Windows Server 2025 Administration

AZ-800 and AZ-801 Exam Topics

What you'll learn
- Windows system administrator, is an IT professional responsible for installing, managing, and maintaining computer systems, servers, and networks that run on th
- The responsibilities of a Windows administrator vary depending on their level of experience and the size of the organization
- This is a current role-based certification that covers managing Windows Server across on-premises and cloud environments.
- The IT field evolves rapidly. Continuous learning is necessary to keep up with new Windows versions, security threats, and cloud technologies

Requirements
- Windows and Networking Administration Knowledge
- Maintain, Troubleshoot WIndows Operating Systems

Description
A Windows Administrator is responsible for maintaining the systems and servers of a business' Windows operating system. Includes installing, configuring and supporting Windows based physical and virtual servers and deploying and testing Windows operating systems including virus updates, patches and performance tuning.

Server and OS management: Installing, configuring, and supporting Windows server operating systems. Security: Applying updates, patches, and implementing security measures to protect the system.User management: Creating, managing, and assigning permissions for other user accounts.Performance tuning: Monitoring and optimizing system performance. Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving issues with the Windows environment.

A Windows administrator manages and maintains Windows servers, operating systems, and networks, including tasks like installation, configuration, patching, and security management. In a local Windows environment, an "administrator" can refer to an account with full system privileges or the user who has those elevated privileges. These accounts can perform critical tasks such as creating user accounts, managing permissions, and installing software.

A Windows administrator profile is a type of user account with elevated privileges, allowing the user to make system-wide changes, install software and hardware, and access all files. There are two main types: the built-in, disabled "Administrator" account, and other administrator accounts created with full permissions for daily administrative tasks. For security, it is best to use a standard user account for everyday activities and only use administrator privileges when necessary.

Administrator Profile Can Do: Install Software and Hardware: Perform installations and configurations that affect the entire system. Change System Settings: Modify user accounts, security settings, and other core system configurations. Access All Files: Read, write, and delete any file on the computer, regardless of ownership. Manage Users and Permissions: Create new user accounts and assign specific access control right

Who this course is for:
- A budding administrator assists in the implementation, management, and monitoring of identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, plus provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources, when needed.
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