Product Description
Did you know, 91% of hiring managers consider certification as part of their hiring requirements? IT Professionals who are new to the industry need a strong foundational understanding of the fundamentals before moving on towards more challenging technology certifications. This book covers everything you need to know about understanding how to manage windows servers and storage along with monitoring and troubleshooting servers as well. Written to the Windows Server Administration Fundamentals MTA Certification, it is a recommended entry point into IT certification.

This book covers the basics of Windows Server Administration. Each chapter closes with a quiz to make sure you can practice exam questions and test your knowledge begore moving to the next section. We start by discussing what a server is and does by providing an in-depth overview including installation of Windows Server 2016.

There are sections dedicated to the following:

Preforming configurations and managing your Windows Server, by configuring your IP address settings and managing devices and device drivers.
Managing your storage, by identifying storage technologies, understanding disk structure, and using disk management tools.
Monitoring and troubleshooting servers, by managing information technology, and understanding performance, backups and preforming server repair.
Overview of popular Windows network services and applications, like understanding remote access, server virtualization, and introducing remote administration.
IT Professionals looking to understand more about Windows Server Administration will gain he knowledge to effectively install and manage a Windows Server including basic troubleshooting. Thanks to some troubleshooting tools and tops it will be easier to apply the skills in real world situations and feel confident when taking the certification.

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The Sybex™ method for teaching core Windows Server Administration concepts

Understanding Windows Server is essential for anyone working in, or seeking to enter, the Information Technology (IT) industry. Windows Server, a leading enterprise-class server operating system, shares services with multiple users and provides administrative control of data storage, applications, and corporate networks. The new Windows Server Administration Fundamentals MTA Certification shows employers that you have the basic skills and knowledge to manage an organization's servers and storage. Windows Server Administration Fundamentals provides all the information you need to understand configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Windows Server.

This invaluable Sybex guide is your one-stop resource for passing the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exam and moving your IT career forward. Detailed, reader-friendly chapters cover the basics of Windows Server Administration, including an in-depth overview of installing Windows Server 2016 and configuring server applications and services. Definitions of key terms, real-world examples and troubleshooting tips, end-of-chapter skill summaries, and numerous practice questions fully prepare you for success on exam day. Each topic is explained in clear, easy-to-understand language, from selecting server hardware and configuring administrative tools, to managing server resources and monitoring network connections. Designed for beginners and new IT professionals alike, Windows Server Administration Fundamentals teaches you how to:

Install and manage Windows Server
Use disk management tools
Manage devices and device drivers
Optimize server performance
Configure Windows network services and applications
Administer remote and virtual servers
Validate your skills and knowledge with MTA Certification