Windows Server 2019 Overview and Editions
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Windows Server 2019 Overview and Editions

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What is the release date of Windows Server 2019 for general availability?

  • July 2019
  • January 2019
  • October 2018 (correct)
  • March 2018

    • What notable feature of Windows Server 2019 supports hybrid cloud environments?

  • Kubernetes Support
  • Storage Migration Service (correct)
  • Windows Defender Improvement
  • System Insights

    • Which edition of Windows Server 2019 is specifically designed for enterprises with highly virtualized data-centers?

  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2019 Standard
  • Windows Server 2019 Essentials
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter (correct)

    • Which Windows Server 2019 edition is tailored for small businesses with a single server?

    <p>Windows Server 2019 Essentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Windows Admin Center in Windows Server 2019?

    <p>Administrative tool for system management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change was made in the release format of Windows Server 2019 compared to its predecessors?

    <p>It skipped the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features indicates that Windows Server 2019 is built on the foundation of Windows Server 2016?

    <p>Both share some common features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature in Windows Server 2019 offers improved security measures?

    <p>Windows Defender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the System Insights feature in Windows Server 2019 primarily provide to system administrators?

    <p>An analysis of system data and insight into server functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which analytics type does System Insights utilize to predict future resource consumption?

    <p>Predictive analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can System Insights be installed in Windows Server 2019?

    <p>Via Windows PowerShell or as a Windows Admin Center extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does hybrid cloud support provide in Windows Server 2019?

    <p>Improves connections between on-premise servers and Azure cloud services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Storage Migration Service in Windows Server 2019?

    <p>Enabling the migration of servers to a newer Windows Server version</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of Storage Replica in Windows Server 2019?

    <p>It can replicate volumes between servers synchronously and asynchronously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Azure Log Analytics is correct?

    <p>It provides a unified view of the environment when events are forwarded from System Insights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the optional feature of the Storage Migration Service allow regarding server identities?

    <p>It may move identities of old servers to new ones for seamless operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of replication in the context of disaster recovery?

    <p>To maintain synchronized storage across distributed sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature allows users to create a stretching failover cluster for high availability?

    <p>Storage Replica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between traditional and virtualized deployment approaches?

    <p>Traditional requires a physical server for each application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes container deployment?

    <p>Applications share the host operating system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant improvement does Microsoft Defender ATP provide for Windows Server 2019?

    <p>Centralized security management and malware detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology underlies Docker containers?

    <p>Docker Engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key capability does Kubernetes provide that Docker alone does not?

    <p>Automated deployment and scaling of applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kubernetes use to represent a single instance of an application?

    <p>Pod</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which platforms are supported by Docker after development work?

    <p>Linux, Windows, and macOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the former name of Windows Admin Center?

    <p>Project Honolulu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Microsoft Defender ATP?

    <p>A centralized platform focusing on proactive security measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the functionality of Windows Admin Center?

    <p>It allows management of on-premises and cloud servers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial role of Docker before the emergence of Kubernetes?

    <p>To enable applications to run in isolated containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do nodes play in Kubernetes architecture?

    <p>They serve as the physical or virtual machines hosting pods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you download Windows Admin Center?

    <p>Directly from Microsoft's website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Windows Admin Center?

    <p>To serve as a graphical interface for managing Windows Server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Windows Server 2019 Overview

    • Windows Server 2019 is the latest version of the server operating system from Microsoft, released in October 2018.
    • It is based on Windows 10 code and is the first server build that skipped the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) delivery format.
    • Key features include System Insights, hybrid cloud support, Storage Migration Service, Storage Replica, improved Windows Defender, and support for Kubernetes.
    • Microsoft has developed Windows Admin Center, a new administration tool for system administrators.

    Windows Server 2019 Editions

    • Datacenter: Most comprehensive edition designed for enterprises with highly virtualized data centers or cloud providers.
    • Standard: Full-featured edition for medium-sized businesses with on-premises servers.
    • Essentials: Designed for small businesses with a single server in their IT infrastructure.
    • Hyper-V Server 2019: Free product offering enterprise-class virtualization for data centers and hybrid clouds.

    What's New in Windows Server 2019

    • Built on the foundation of Windows Server 2016, sharing many features but with new innovations as well.

    System Insights

    • Analyzes system data locally, providing insights into server functionality and helping system administrators.
    • Uses predictive analytics to analyze past usage trends and predict future resource consumption.
    • Data is collected, processed, and analyzed on the local server, optionally forwarding events to Azure Log Analytics.
    • Can be installed via Windows PowerShell or as a Windows Admin Center extension.

    Hybrid Cloud Support

    • Improves connections between on-premise servers and Azure cloud services.
    • Better support for Azure Backup, File Sync, disaster recovery, and other Azure services.
    • Enables local server applications to take advantage of cloud services.

    Storage Migration Service

    • Facilitates migrating servers to a newer version of Windows Server.
    • Uses a GUI interface and Windows PowerShell to inventory data and transfer it to newer servers.
    • Optionally moves server identities to new servers, minimizing changes for apps and users.
    • Can be used as a Windows Admin Center extension.

    Storage Replica

    • Feature introduced in Windows Server 2016 and enhanced in Windows Server 2019.
    • Enables replication of volumes between servers or clusters synchronously or asynchronously.
    • Typically used for disaster recovery purposes.
    • Creates a stretching failover cluster for high availability, with nodes spread across two sites, maintaining storage synchronization.
    • Available in Windows Admin Center.

    Microsoft Defender ATP

    • Provides proactive malware detection and deals with post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response.
    • Initially available for Windows 10 devices, it's now available for Windows Server 2019 and earlier versions.

    Support for Kubernetes

    • An open-source platform for automated deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers in a virtualized environment.
    • Consists of nodes (physical machines or VMs) and pods, representing single instances of an application.
    • Used in combination with Docker for managing containerized applications at scale.

    Support for Docker Containers

    • Enables applications to run in isolated environments within containers.
    • Allows for shared operating systems on host servers, reducing resource requirements compared to traditional or virtualized deployments.
    • Docker Engine powers Docker containers and is supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Windows Admin Center

    • New server management app introduced with Windows Server 2019.
    • Enables managing both on-premise and cloud servers.
    • Browser-based interface replacing older tools like Server Manager and Computer Management.
    • Downloadable from Microsoft's website and installable on Windows Server 2019, Windows 10, and earlier versions of Windows and Windows Server.

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    Explore the features and editions of Windows Server 2019, the latest operating system from Microsoft. Learn about its key functionalities like System Insights, hybrid cloud support, and improved security features, along with the different editions tailored for various business needs.

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