Questions and Answers
What is the main benefit of Windows Admin Center?
Enhanced security
What is the function of the gateway component in Windows Admin Center?
Provides a single console for admin tools
Which module is not included in Windows Admin Center?
Linux servers
What does the Server Manager tool allow administrators to do?
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What is the purpose of Remote Server Administration Tools?
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Which feature is NOT offered by the Windows Admin Center?
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What type of web application is Windows Admin Center?
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"Least-privilege administration concept" refers to:
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"Jump servers" are used for:
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What is the primary function of Windows PowerShell?
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Which tool allows you to remotely run cmdlets on other Windows systems using Windows PowerShell?
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What does the PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) allow administrators to do?
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What are modules in the context of Windows PowerShell?
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Which feature enables the running of a Windows PowerShell cmdlet or script inside a virtual machine from the host operating system?
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What is the main function of Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT)?
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What is the purpose of Failover clustering tools in Windows PowerShell?
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What is the function of the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) tools in Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT)?
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Windows Admin Center
- Main benefit: provides a single pane of glass for managing Windows servers and clusters, allowing administrators to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot their servers and clusters from a single interface.
Windows Admin Center Components
- Gateway component: responsible for routing traffic from the web browser to the target server, allowing administrators to manage servers without requiring a VPN connection.
Server Management Tools
- Server Manager tool: allows administrators to manage and monitor remote servers, as well as install and configure roles and features.
- Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT): allows administrators to manage roles and features on remote servers from a Windows 10 or Windows Server machine.
Windows PowerShell
- Primary function: provides a task automation and configuration management framework, consisting of a command-line shell and scripting language.
- PowerShell allows administrators to run cmdlets on other Windows systems remotely using Windows PowerShell Remoting.
- PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) allows administrators to create, edit, and run PowerShell scripts.
- Modules in Windows PowerShell: self-contained packages that contain PowerShell cmdlets, providers, and other functionalities.
- Feature that enables running PowerShell cmdlets or scripts inside a virtual machine from the host operating system: PowerShell Direct.
Clustering and Update Tools
- Failover clustering tools: provide high availability and scalability for applications and services, allowing administrators to configure and manage failover clusters.
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) tools: enable administrators to manage and deploy updates to Windows servers, ensuring they are up-to-date and secure.
Security Concepts
- "Least-privilege administration concept": refers to the practice of granting administrators only the necessary privileges to perform their tasks, reducing the risk of security breaches.
- "Jump servers": used for secure access to sensitive environments, providing an intermediate layer of security and control.
Feature Not Offered
- Windows Admin Center does not offer a virtual machine (VM) management feature.
Type of Web Application
- Windows Admin Center is a web-based application that provides a single interface for managing Windows servers and clusters.
