Windows Server 2022: Implement and Manage Windows Server High Availability from Pluralsight

Windows Server failover clustering is a built-in server role to provide high availability to key services. This course will teach you how to plan, deploy, and maintain Windows Server failover clusters both on-premises and in Microsoft Azure.

You need to provide high availability for key applications and services hosted on Windows Server. In this course, Windows Server 2022: Implement and Manage Windows Server High Availability, you’ll learn to implement Windows Server Failover clustering both on-premises and in the Microsoft Azure cloud. First, you’ll explore the failover clustering use case and how it addresses the need for high availability. Next, you’ll discover how to plan, deploy, and maintain Windows Server failover clusters. Finally, you’ll learn how to administer virtual machine high availability in the Microsoft Azure cloud. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Windows Server failover clustering needed to answer all related AZ-801 certification exam questions correctly, and you'll have valuable industry skills you can use to accelerate your career as a Windows Server hybrid administrator.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Implement a Windows Server Failover Cluster

Configure a Windows Server Failover Cluster

Manage a Windows Server Failover Cluster

Manage Failover Clustering

Implement and Manage Storage Spaces Direct

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Students preparing for the AZ-801 certification exam may find this useful for answering related questions

Designed for Windows Server hybrid administrators aiming to advance their careers

Covers implementing and configuring Windows Server Failover clusters both on-premises and in Azure

Emphasizes high availability for Windows Server-hosted applications and services

Includes administration of virtual machine high availability in Azure

Incorporates industry-relevant skills for enhancing career prospects

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Windows Server 2022: Implement and Manage Windows Server High Availability with these activities:

Review Virtualization Concepts

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As this course provides deep dives into Windows Server and clustering, having a fresh understanding of virtualization concepts will serve as a solid foundation to further understanding the concepts.

Browse courses on Virtualization

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Review articles and documentation about virtualization and containers.
Visit Microsoft documentation on virtualization.

Follow Microsoft Azure Tutorials on High Availability

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The tutorials provided by Microsoft Azure offer hands-on experience and provide a practical understanding of high availability concepts.

Browse courses on High Availability

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Create an Azure account (if you don't already have one).
Follow the Microsoft Azure tutorial on creating a Windows Server failover cluster.
Experiment with different failover scenarios.

Attend a Workshop on Windows Server High Availability

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Workshops typically provide a deep dive into the subject matter with hands-on labs and interaction with experts.

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Search for and register for a workshop on Windows Server high availability.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the exercises and discussions.

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Design and Implement a High Availability Solution for a Small Business

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A practical project allows for the application of knowledge and skills to a real-world scenario.

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Gather requirements and analyze the business needs.
Design a high availability solution using Windows Server failover clusters.
Implement the solution in a test environment.
Document the solution and present it to stakeholders.

Mentor Junior IT Staff on Failover Clustering

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Mentoring helps reinforce knowledge and provides an opportunity to share expertise with others.

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Identify junior IT staff who would benefit from mentoring.
Share knowledge and provide guidance on failover clustering concepts and best practices.
Review and provide feedback on their work.

Career center

Learners who complete Windows Server 2022: Implement and Manage Windows Server High Availability will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Database Administrator

A Database Administrator plans, implements, deploys, manages, and maintains databases. They ensure the availability, reliability, and security of database systems and data. This course may be helpful to Database Administrators who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. Windows Server is a common operating system used for database servers, and high availability is crucial for ensuring that databases are always available and reliable.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator plans, implements, deploys, manages, and maintains computer networks. They ensure the availability, reliability, and security of network resources, including servers, routers, switches, and firewalls. This course may be helpful to Network Administrators who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. Windows Server is a common operating system used in enterprise networks, and high availability is crucial for ensuring the performance and reliability of network services.

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Virtualization Engineer

A Virtualization Engineer designs, deploys, and manages virtualized IT environments. They use virtualization technologies to consolidate servers, improve resource utilization, and reduce costs. This course may be helpful to Virtualization Engineers who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability in virtualized environments. Windows Server is a popular platform for virtualization, and high availability is essential for ensuring that virtualized applications and services are always available and reliable.

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Storage Administrator

A Storage Administrator plans, deploys, and manages storage systems and devices. They ensure the availability, reliability, and security of storage systems and data. This course may be helpful to Storage Administrators who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability with Storage Spaces Direct. Storage Spaces Direct is a software-defined storage solution that can be used to create highly available storage clusters for Windows Server environments.

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IT Director

An IT Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of an organization's IT department. They develop and implement IT strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure that IT systems and services align with business goals. This course may be helpful to IT Directors who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. Windows Server is a critical platform for many organizations, and ensuring high availability is essential for maintaining business continuity.

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Cloud Consultant

A Cloud Consultant helps organizations adopt and use cloud computing services. They advise on cloud strategy, design, implementation, and management. This course may be helpful to Cloud Consultants who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability in Microsoft Azure. Azure is a leading cloud platform used by businesses of all sizes, and high availability is crucial for ensuring that applications and services are always available and reliable.

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Solutions Architect

A Solutions Architect designs, develops, and implements IT solutions that align with business needs. They collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, design solutions, and ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. This course may be helpful to Solutions Architects who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. Windows Server is a popular platform for building IT solutions, and high availability is essential for ensuring that solutions are reliable and meet business requirements.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, develops, and maintains cloud computing systems. They collaborate with developers, operations engineers, and other IT professionals to ensure that cloud solutions are aligned with business goals. This course may be helpful to Cloud Architects who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability in Microsoft Azure. Azure is a leading cloud platform used by businesses of all sizes. By completing this course, Cloud Architects can gain skills and knowledge to enhance their ability to design and manage highly available cloud solutions.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer helps bridge the gap between development and operations teams to improve the efficiency and quality of software development and delivery. They use automation, collaboration tools, and best practices to streamline the software development lifecycle. This course may be helpful to DevOps Engineers who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability in a DevOps environment. By understanding how to achieve high availability in Windows Server environments, DevOps Engineers can ensure that applications and services are always available and reliable.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of an organization's IT department. They develop and implement IT strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure that IT systems and services align with business goals. This course may be helpful to IT Managers who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. High availability is critical for ensuring the reliability and performance of IT systems, and IT Managers need to understand how to achieve high availability in Windows Server environments.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, develops, and deploys complex IT systems and solutions. They work with stakeholders to understand requirements, develop solutions, and ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. This course may be helpful to Systems Engineers who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. Windows Server is a popular platform for building IT solutions, and high availability is essential for ensuring that solutions are reliable and meet business requirements.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst plans, implements, and manages security measures to protect an organization's IT systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be helpful to Information Security Analysts who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability to enhance the security and reliability of IT systems and data.

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Data Center Technician

A Data Center Technician installs, maintains, and repairs computer systems and equipment in a data center. They ensure the availability, reliability, and security of data center infrastructure. This course may be helpful to Data Center Technicians who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. Windows Server is a common operating system used in data centers, and high availability is crucial for ensuring that data center operations are not disrupted.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, deploys, and manages computer networks. They ensure the availability, reliability, and security of network resources, including servers, routers, switches, and firewalls. This course may be helpful to Network Engineers who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. Windows Server is a common operating system used in enterprise networks, and high availability is crucial for ensuring the performance and reliability of network services.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator plans, implements, deploys, manages, and maintains computer systems, including hardware and software. They provide technical support to users of the network and applications associated with computer systems. This course may be helpful to Systems Administrators who want to learn how to implement and manage Windows Server High Availability. High availability is a crucial aspect of maintaining a reliable IT infrastructure, preventing downtime that can be costly for businesses.

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