Introduction to Windows Server Administration Concepts
by Glenn Weadock
This learning path is a great foundation for budding Windows server administrators and a fine study guide for the Microsoft Technology Associate certification. This introduction summarizes the subject matter so you can decide which courses you need.
What you'll learn
The Windows Server Administration Concepts learning path presents a wide-ranging review of the Windows Server administration fundamentals for people who may not have much experience with the topic. For example, it’s the ideal first learning path for technicians moving from desktop support to server management. This mini-course will help you determine if this learning path is right for you. And, if it is, it will help you decide whether you need to view all the courses. We summarize what each course covers, so that you can plan your study accordingly and make the best use of your time. We close with some suggestions for continuing your Windows Server education after you complete this learning path.
About the author
Glenn E. Weadock (MDAA, MCAAA, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, A+, Security+) is the president of Independent Software Inc., which he founded in 1982 after graduating from Stanford University's engineering school. ISI provides expert witness, consulting, and training services in the IT field with a focus on operating systems and networking technologies. Glenn is the author of 18 commercial books on topics such as Windows clients and servers, Microsoft certification, website design, troubleshooting, and ... moreclient/server networking, for publishers including McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Sybex, and the famous Dummies series. Glenn has developed seminars and video courses for Data-Tech Institute, Global Knowledge, and O’Reilly Media; co-authored two Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses on Windows Server 2008; and has taught PC and network troubleshooting, design, and support to tens of thousands of students in the US, UK, Canada, and Southeast Asia. Glenn advised the U.S. Justice Department in the Microsoft antitrust case, and has been an expert witness in patent cases involving companies such as IBM, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Disney, and LendingTree. He has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering With Distinction, from Stanford University, where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi honor societies. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys hiking, reading, and music.