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 (A)</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 (C)</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. (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature in Windows Server 2019 offers improved security measures?

<p>Windows Defender (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Predictive analytics (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Storage Replica (C)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes container deployment?

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

What technology underlies Docker containers?

<p>Docker Engine (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pod (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which platforms are supported by Docker after development work?

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

What was the former name of Windows Admin Center?

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

Which statement best describes Microsoft Defender ATP?

<p>A centralized platform focusing on proactive security measures (B)</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. (A)</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 (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you download Windows Admin Center?

<p>Directly from Microsoft's website (A)</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. (A)</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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