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Exam 98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

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This exam retired on June 30, 2022.

 
Candidates for this exam are familiar with the concepts and the technologies of Windows Server administration. Candidates should have some hands-on experience with Windows Server, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools and concepts.

There are exam updates effective as of January 31, 2018. To learn more about these changes and how they affect the skills measured, please download and review the Exam 98-365 change document.

Part of the requirements for: MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

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  • 98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

    Languages: English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico)

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    Candidates for this exam are familiar with the concepts and the technologies of Windows Server administration. Candidates should have some hands-on experience with Windows Server, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools and concepts.

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    for Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

Skills measured

  • Understanding server installation (10–15%)
  • Understanding server roles (25–30%)
  • Understanding Active Directory (20–25%)
  • Understanding storage (10–15%)
  • Understanding server performance management (10–15%)
  • Understanding server maintenance (15–20%)

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  • MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

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