This competency assessment assesses the following Outcome(s):
IT278M1-1: Examine the features, roles, and installation methods of a network operating system.
GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Purpose
Part 1: The purpose of Part 1 is to prepare you for changing Windows 2012 to 2016, or the current version of Windows Server operating system. Each has its own process using Server Core™ or graphical UI to install based on hardware requirements. Windows administrators need to know what these hardware requirements are to properly plan for the deployment of Windows 2016 Server. The second section of Part 1 is to help you understand how Windows Server compares to its Linux® equivalents, such as Red Hat®, Fedora™, or Ubuntu®.
Part 2: Before you can begin working with Windows networks, a good understanding of network components and concepts is necessary. It is important to understand the characteristics of and differences between the types of networks and components such as switches and routers. An understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 is also important. Windows administrators should know the hardware requirements for all versions of a current version of Windows Server.
Read the assessment and respond to the checklist items based on the reading and learning activities.
Instructions
Part 1: Planning a Windows Server Operating System Installation
Section 1: Summary
Review all video lectures on Windows Server 2012, 2016, and Nano deployments in uCertify Lesson 1, and write a 2-paragraph summary on similarities to each and differences worth noting. In Section 3, you will complete labs that will reinforce the module concepts.
Section 2: Paper
Conduct research in the library or on the Internet about the history of Windows Server and how it compares to Linux. Write a minimum 2-page APA formatted, descriptive paper on the history of Windows Server and select a Linux version to compare it to (such as Red Hat Fedora, Ubuntu, or Debian®). Compare the evolution of Windows Server, including Windows 2012 R2 Server, and find the major differences as well as similarities to Linux. Cite your sources.
These are the requirements for this section of the assessment:
At least 2 pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, double-spaced, font size 10 or 12.
Includes a highly developed viewpoint, purpose, and exceptional content.
Demonstrates superior organization, is well ordered, logical, and unified.
Writing demonstrates original thought and analysis.
No evidence of plagiarism.
Follows the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling).
Your descriptive paper should be in the most current edition of APA formatting with correct APA citations for all external references.
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