Windows Server 2008 Assessment Test

A Windows Server 2008 Assessment Test evaluates an individual’s knowledge and skills related to the administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows Server 2008 environments. This test covers a range of topics relevant to managing and maintaining server infrastructures based on Windows Server 2008.

A Windows Server 2008 Assessment Test evaluates candidates for:

1. Installation and Configuration:

• Installation: Understanding different installation options (e.g., Server Core vs. Full Installation).
• Configuration: Knowledge of initial server setup, including configuring IP addresses, domain settings, and system updates.
• Roles and Features: Ability to install and configure server roles and features such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and File Services.

2. Active Directory:

• Setup and Management: Skills in installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), creating and managing domains, and configuring trusts.
• User and Group Management: Proficiency in creating, managing, and securing user accounts, groups, and organizational units (OUs).
• Group Policy: Understanding Group Policy Objects (GPOs), creating and applying GPOs, and troubleshooting Group Policy issues.

3. Network Services:

• DNS Configuration: Knowledge of configuring and managing DNS servers, zones, and records.
• DHCP Configuration: Ability to set up and manage DHCP servers, scopes, reservations, and options.
• Remote Access: Skills in configuring and managing remote access services, including VPN and Remote Desktop Services (RDS).

4. File and Print Services:

• File Server Role: Understanding how to configure and manage shared folders, permissions, and quotas.
• Print Server Role: Ability to set up and manage print servers, printers, and print queues.

5. Security and Permissions:

• User Rights and Permissions: Proficiency in configuring user rights assignments and file system permissions.
• Firewall Configuration: Knowledge of configuring Windows Firewall rules and settings.
• Security Policies: Understanding security policies and practices, including auditing and monitoring.

6. Backup and Recovery:

• Backup Solutions: Skills in configuring and managing backups using Windows Server Backup and other tools.
• Disaster Recovery: Ability to perform system restores and manage disaster recovery procedures.

7. Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Performance Monitoring: Understanding how to use performance monitoring tools and analyze performance metrics.
• Resource Management: Ability to optimize server performance by managing resources such as CPU, memory, and disk usage.

8. Virtualization:

• Hyper-V Configuration: Knowledge of installing and configuring Hyper-V, creating and managing virtual machines.
• Virtual Machine Management: Skills in configuring virtual networking, storage, and resources for virtual machines.

9. Updates and Patching:

• Windows Update: Understanding the process for managing and deploying updates and patches.
• Patch Management: Ability to configure and manage Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and other patch management solutions.

10. Troubleshooting:

• Diagnostic Tools: Proficiency in using diagnostic and troubleshooting tools such as Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and Reliability Monitor.
• Common Issues: Ability to identify and resolve common issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.

11. Scripting and Automation:

• PowerShell: Understanding basic PowerShell commands and scripting for automating administrative tasks.
• Task Scheduler: Ability to use Task Scheduler for automating routine tasks.

12. Networking:

• Network Configuration: Knowledge of configuring network interfaces, IP addressing, and routing.
• Network Services: Understanding of network services such as DHCP, DNS, and IPAM.

Overall, a Windows Server 2008 Assessment Test evaluates candidates' abilities to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 environments effectively. It ensures they possess both the technical skills required for day-to-day server administration and the problem-solving skills needed for maintaining a stable and secure server infrastructure.