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Type
Learning Path
Provider
Sunrun via LinkedIn Learning
Job Level
IT Professional
Overview
Learn the essentials you need to install and administer Windows Server 2019. Discover how to choose your server roles; set up different server environments, including hyperconverged infrastructure; and configure storage, identity and access, and virtualization. Instructor Scott Burrell reviews the basics of PowerShell scripting for automated administration, and reviews the Windows Admin Center and Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). Plus, learn how the IT community has influenced the features included in Windows Server 2019 and what you can expect from the new Microsoft release strategy, which funnels updates along two branches: Long-Term Servicing Channel and Semi-Annual Channel.
Prerequisites
None
What you'll learn
Roles and features - Upgrades and migration - Defender and Firewall - PowerShell
Windows Admin Center - RSAT - Planning sites and services
Environments: hybrid cloud hyper-converged - Storage - Identity and access roles
Virtualization - Staying up to date
Courses
Introduction
Getting Started
Management and Administration
Windows Server Environments
Storage Solutions
Identity and Access Roles
Virtualization
Going Forward
Conclusion
Cost
N/A
Format
Learning Path
Online
Self-Paced
Type
Professional Certification
Provider
Microsoft via Pearson VUE or Certiport
Job Level
Administrator, Business User, Developer, Student, Technology Manager
Overview
Azure Fundamentals certification is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Candidates should be familiar with the general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development. Azure Fundamentals can be used to prepare for other Azure role-based or specialty certifications,
but it is not a prerequisite for any of them.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the Azure Fundamentals certification should have foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. This certification is intended for candidates who are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure.
What you'll learn
Cloud concepts
Core Azure services
Core solutions and management tools on Azure
General security and network security features
Identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features
Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements
Courses
Describe Cloud Concept
Describe Core Azure Services
Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure
Describe general security and network security features
Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features
Describe Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements
Cost
Online Learning Path - Free
Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - $99
Format
Online Learning Path
Proctored Exam
Type
Professional Certification
Provider
Microsoft via Pearson VUE
Job Level
Administrator, Identity And Access Administrator, Information Protection Administrator,
Network Engineer, Security Engineer, Support Engineer, Technology Manager
Overview
Candidates for this certification administer core and advanced Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. These professionals should have expertise in implementing and managing on-premises and hybrid solutions, such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage. They are also experts at performing tasks related to security, migration, monitoring, high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. These professionals use administrative tools and technologies, including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, and IaaS virtual machine administration. They also work with Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity,
Azure Security Center, Azure Migrate, and Azure Monitor.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification should have subject matter expertise in configuring and managing Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform workloads. A candidate for this certification should have extensive experience working with Windows Server operating systems.
What you'll learn
Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments
Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment
Manage virtual machines and containers
Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
Manage storage and file services
Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures
Implement and manage Windows Server high availability
Implement disaster recovery
Migrate servers and workloads
Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
Courses
Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on premises and cloud environments
Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment
Manage virtual machines and containers
Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
Manage storage and file services
Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures
Implement and manage Windows Server high availability
Implement disaster recovery
Migrate servers and workloads
Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
Cost
Online Learning Path - Free
Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure - $165
Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services - $165
Format
Online Learning Path
Proctored Exam
Type
Professional Certification
Provider
Microsoft via Pearson VUE
Job Level
Administrator
Overview
Responsibilities for this role include implementing, managing, and monitoring identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, plus provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources, when needed. An Azure administrator often serves as part of a larger team dedicated to implementing an organization's cloud infrastructure.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the Azure Administrator Associate certification should have subject matter expertise implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Microsoft Azure environment. A candidate for this certification should have at least six months of hands-on experience administering Azure, along with a strong understanding of core Azure services, Azure workloads, security, and governance. In addition, this role should have experience using PowerShell,
Azure CLI, Azure portal and Azure Resource Manager templates.
What you'll learn
Manage Azure identities and governance
Implement and manage storage
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
Configure and manage virtual networking
Monitor and back-up Azure resources
Courses
Manage Azure identities and governance
Implement and manage storage
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
Configure and manage virtual networking
Monitor and back-up Azure resources
Cost
Online Learning Path - Free
Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator - $165
Format
Online Learning Path
Proctored Exam