SKILL BENCHMARK
Windows Server 2022 Literacy (Beginner Level)
- 20m
- 20 questions
The Windows Server 2022 Literacy (Beginner Level) benchmark measures your beginner-level understanding of the Windows Server platform. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of the hardware and software requirements for installing Windows Server 2022, licensing for Windows Server 2022, how Windows Server 2022 is built around three key themes, virtualization in Windows Server, the basics of Active Directory (AD), and networking principles. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates an understanding of the Windows Server technology platform and can participate in educated discussions about the product.
Topics covered
- define and discuss virtualization
- describe Active Directory
- differentiate between the Desktop and Server Core experiences in Windows Server 2022
- differentiate between the Windows Server 2022 Essential, Standard, and Datacenter editions
- list common server roles available in Windows Server 2022
- list features removed or no longer developed starting with Windows Server 2022
- list hardware and software requirements for Windows Server 2022
- list the components of Active Directory
- list the requirements to successfully install Active Directory
- outline basic networking terms and concepts such as IP addresses, nodes, switches, and cabling, and describe the principles and application of network segmentation and subnetting
- outline deployment options including clean installations, upgrades, and network installations
- outline how Windows Server 2022 is built around three key themes: security, Azure hybrid integration and management, and application platform
- outline the key benefits of server virtualization technology
- outline the use of the Windows Admin Center server management tool
- provide an overview of common computer networks including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and storage area networks (SANs)
- provide an overview of licensing for Windows Server 2022
- provide an overview of some of the new features in Windows Server 2022
- provide an overview of the Azure Datacenter edition, specifically designed for the Microsoft Azure platform
- provide an overview of the role of Windows Server 2022 in an organization
- provide an overview of the Server Manager features
