Windows Server 2022 Proficiency (Advanced Level)

Topics covered

• configure a performance baseline using Performance Monitor in Windows Server 2022
• configure performance alerts using Server Manager
• create a DFS namespace and add a DFS folder target
• create a failover cluster
• create a file share and configure NTFS permissions
• create a storage space and configure it as a virtual disk
• describe file and storage services, including offloading and tiering in Windows Server 2022
• describe how to configure, manage, and maximize storage spaces, including creating and managing storage pools and virtual disks
• explain how Active Directory replication works
• identify common threats to Windows servers including eavesdropping, identity spoofing, and network denial-of-service attacks
• identify the benefits and challenges of Active Directory security
• install the Failover Clustering features in Windows Server 2022
• list cloud security features including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, and Azure Information Protection
• list common applications that use failover clustering
• list common performance monitor counters that can be used to monitor performance
• list considerations for optimizing and monitoring Windows Server performance
• list new security features in Windows Server 2022 including secured-core server, secure connectivity, and simplified configuration tools
• list server hardware performance recommendations for Windows Server 2022
• list the considerations to include in a Windows server hardening checklist
• outline common scenarios that could cause bottlenecks in a virtualized environment
• outline common Windows hardening misconfigurations
• outline how trusts work when dealing with multiple forests
• outline possible file recovery features in Windows Server 2022
• outline prerequisites that must be confirmed before creating failover clusters
• provide an overview of DFS namespaces in Windows Server 2022
• provide an overview of encryption and key management in Windows Server 2022
• provide an overview of high availability and continuous availability failover clusters
• provide an overview of how the flow of communication over trusts is determined
• provide an overview of Hyper-V monitoring including processor, memory, storage, and network performance
• provide an overview of Sites and Services
• recognize the advantages and application of two-factor authentication in Windows Server 2022
• recognize the importance of network security and how to best monitor Windows servers
• setup and apply Windows Firewall rules
• setup and configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus
• use Sites and Services to configure Active Directory replication