Administering Windows Server

The exam tests your ability to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Windows Server as a workload in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Topics include AD DS, hybrid administration, networking, storage, file services, security, and monitoring and troubleshooting. The tasks are based on technologies such as Windows Admin Center, Hyper-V, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Passing the exam shows employers and customers that you can manage core Windows Server features and work with architects, administrators, and engineers on hybrid infrastructures.

Exam focus areas:

• Deploy and manage AD DS (20–25%)
• Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment (10–15%)
• Manage virtual machines (10–15%)
• Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (10–15%)
• Manage storage and file services (15–20%)
• Secure Windows Server infrastructure (10–15%)
• Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (15–20%)