Mastering Windows Server 2019 Practice Exam
Mastering Windows Server 2019 Practice Exam
About Mastering Windows Server 2019 Exam
The Mastering Windows Server 2019 certification exam is designed to assess an individual's expertise in deploying, managing, securing, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2019 environments. This exam validates a candidate’s ability to handle modern IT infrastructure requirements, including virtualization, networking, identity management, security, and automation.
Skilled Evaluated
Candidates will be tested on core server administration tasks, including installation, Active Directory management, Group Policy configuration, networking services, Hyper-V deployment, PowerShell automation, and security best practices. The exam also covers high availability, disaster recovery solutions, performance tuning, and compliance enforcement.
Skills Required
To successfully pass the Mastering Windows Server 2019 exam, candidates should have a strong grasp of the following areas:
- Deploy Windows Server 2019 using different installation methods
- Configure and manage server roles and features
- Implement Windows Admin Center and remote server management tools
- Manage Active Directory (AD DS), including user and group management
- Implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for centralized control
- Configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Lightweight Directory Tools (AD LDS)
- Set up and manage networking components such as DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
- Configure Windows Firewall, Secure Socket Layer (SSL), and encryption protocols
- Implement security policies, including role-based access control and auditing
- Deploy and manage Hyper-V, including virtual machine creation and migration
- Configure storage solutions such as Storage Spaces Direct and iSCSI
- Implement failover clustering for high availability
- Use built-in tools like Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and Resource Monitor
- Diagnose and resolve common server performance issues
- Configure and analyze Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Configure backup and restore strategies using Windows Server Backup
- Implement failover clustering and Network Load Balancing (NLB)
- Manage disaster recovery solutions, including Hyper-V replication
- Utilize PowerShell for system administration and automation
- Write and execute scripts to streamline server management
- Leverage Desired State Configuration (DSC) for compliance enforcement
Who should take the Exam?
This certification is ideal for IT professionals who work with Windows Server environments and want to validate their expertise in managing enterprise-level infrastructure. The exam is highly recommended for:
- System Administrators
- Network Administrators
- Cloud and Virtualization Engineers
- IT Support Specialists
- DevOps and Automation Engineers
- Enterprise IT Architects
Course Outline
The Mastering Windows Server 2019 Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1. Server Installation & Administration
- Introduction to Server Deployment
- Installing Server with Desktop Experience
- Setting Up Server Core
- Managing with Server Manager
- Utilizing Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT)
- Configuring Windows Admin Center
- Implementing PowerShell Remoting
Domain 2. Identity & Access Management
- Deploying Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Configuring and Managing Group Policy
- Diagnosing and Resolving Group Policy Issues
- Setting Up Certificate Services
- Managing and Configuring Certificate Authorities
Domain 3. Networking Services & Infrastructure
- Configuring and Deploying DHCP Services
- Setting Up and Managing DNS
Domain 4. Storage Solutions & Management
- Implementing and Managing Storage Spaces
- Configuring iSCSI for Network Storage
Domain 5. Virtualization with Hyper-V
- Installing and Enabling Hyper-V
- Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
Domain 6. High Availability & Redundancy
- Configuring and Managing Failover Clusters
Domain 7. Remote Connectivity & Security
- Setting Up and Managing VPNs
- Configuring Network Policy Server (NPS)
Domain 8. System Monitoring, Optimization & Troubleshooting
- Using Performance Monitor for System Insights
- Event Viewer for System Logging and Analysis
- Utilizing Built-in Troubleshooting Tools for Issue Resolution
