ADMINISTERING WINDOW SERVER

Active Directory

Actions for Active Directory

Microsoft introduced Active Directory with Windows 2008. In Server 2012, it is in now version 4. What are some new features in the new AD that were not present in Windows 2000 AD?
Backup and Recovery of AD

Actions for Backup and Recovery of AD

As an administrator, how would you backup your Active Directory? What are some best practices in maintaining your AD?

Group Policy €“ Software Deployment

Actions for Group Policy €“ Software Deployment

Describe reasons for using each of the two software deployment methods (Published vs. Assigned), as well as some of the Advanced deployment options. Describe a case when deploying software via the Assigned method presents a problem.

Group Policy and Security

Actions for Group Policy and Security

As a system administrator, what are some of the things you can control to secure end user computers on your network with Group Policy. What are best practices when deploying Group Policy?

File Services

Actions for File Services
Describe the differences between disk quotas and File Server Resource Manager. What are the requirements of using FSRM?

DFS

Actions for DFS
Using Distributed File System, copies of files are stored on different servers. Does DFS eliminate the need to do data backups? Why or why not?

DNS Zones

Actions for DNS Zones

What considerations should be made when designing a DNS namespace for a large enterprise? What are the different types of DNS zones?

DNS Name Resoultion

Actions for DNS Name Resoultion
Describe DNS name resolution process a windows client takes. Why is it necessary to know the steps?

Network Access Protection

Actions for Network Access Protection

Describe a scenario where an organization will need to use NAP? What are the benefits of using NAP?

VPN Protocols

Actions for VPN Protocols

Provide a brief comparison of VPN Protocols, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each. Provide a scenario where it might be useful to use VPN for an organization.

Windows Deployment Services

Actions for Windows Deployment Services
What are the benefits of using WDS over traditional imaging process? What are the requirements for implementing WDS?

WSUS

Actions for WSUS

You are asked to implement a WSUS infrastructure. What are some considerations or requirements you will need to take into account before you deploy WSUS?