MCITP: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008
The Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 certification is for IT professional who are responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of Windows Server 2008 R2 servers for an enterprise organization. Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers. The Windows server administrators use scripts and batch files written by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. They conduct most server management tasks remotely by using Remote Desktop Server or administration tools installed on their local workstation. A server administrator’s primary tasks include:
- Managing the server operating system, file, and directory services
- Software distribution and updates
- Profiling and monitoring assigned servers
- Troubleshooting
Server administrators also support engineering projects. Server administrators are responsible for server builds and configuration. Their job role involves 60 percent operations, 20 percent engineering, and 20 percent support tasks.
Required exams
- Exam 70-640 - TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
- Exam 70-642 - TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
- Exam 70-646 - Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
Community
Related Forum Posts
If one of the posts in the following threads helps you answering your question, please vote them as helpful so other community members will find helpful information faster.
- Need online training suggestions for MCITP: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008
- Which is more appealing for employers? MCITP: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator or MCITP: Server Administrator
- Server Administrator or Enterprise Administrator?
Other Languages
This article is also available in the following languages: