• Online, Self-Paced

In this challenge, you will administer local and remote servers that run Windows Server 2016. First, you will configure log files, and then you will configure monitoring. Next, you will administer a server by using Windows PowerShell. Finally, you will configure a server by using a PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) script. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your challenge. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this challenge, you will administer local and remote servers that run Windows Server 2016. First, you will configure log files, and then you will configure monitoring. Next, you will administer a server by using Windows PowerShell. Finally, you will configure a server by using a PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) script. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your challenge. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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