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Summary of the Windows Server Administration test

This Windows Server Administration test evaluates candidates’ technical knowledge of and skills using Windows Server operating systems and their ability to deploy and support Windows Server. This test helps identify skilled Windows Server administrators.

Covered skills

  • Windows Server setup and administration

  • Implementing identity services and applying security features

  • Managing network infrastructure services and server roles

  • Implementing performance monitoring and maintenance

Use the Windows Server Administration test to hire

System administrator, network administrator, Windows administrator, Windows Server engineer, technical support staff

Type

Software skills

Time

10 min

Languages

English

Level

Intermediate
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About the Windows Server Administration test

Windows Server is a powerful server operating system in development since 2003. Various versions of these server operating systems are used to deploy and administer Windows servers for some of the biggest companies in the world.

This screening test evaluates candidates’ skills in deploying and supporting Windows Server for businesses of different sizes and contexts. Using questions based on real-world scenarios, this Windows Server Administration test focuses on the skills most necessary to deploy and keep Windows servers running smoothly.

This hiring test focuses on setup and administration, implementing identity and security services, and management network infrastructure and roles, as well as performance monitoring and maintenance.

Candidates who perform well on this test have a strong grasp of Windows Server administration and practical experience using the software. Because of its interconnected nature, candidates doing well on this test will also have knowledge of basic Active Directory infrastructure, as well as local and server storage solutions, including the configuration of disks and volumes, accounts, and groups.

Successful candidates will also be familiar with managing Hyper-V and containers as well as maintaining performance monitoring and troubleshooting methodology.

This Windows Server Administration test ensures that these candidates have all the technical skills needed to manage your company’s Windows server environment.

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The test is made by a subject-matter expert

Geeth Nuwan P.

Geeth Nuwan is a VMware Certified Professional who has worked in visualization, Cloud technologies and IT infrastructure at an enterprise level for more than seven years. His proven experience in implementation, management and troubleshooting IT infrastructure led him to his current role as a Senior Virtualization Engineer.

He holds a Bachelor's Technology Networking degree and is reading for his Master's degree at Kingston University, UK. In his free time, he enjoys traveling by motorcycle.

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