I'm wondering if I can quickly grasp the major aspects of Windows Server by watching videos on YouTube over a day or two, or maybe a week at most. My goal is to get a general idea of what Windows Server does and how it's used so that I can build my confidence before diving deeper into the more complex details. Is this feasible? Thanks!
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If you really want to learn Windows Server, expect to spend some dedicated time—like three months of full-time study to prepare for exams. You’ll get insights into what it does, but not the hows and whys without more practice. Back in the day, I spent months just understanding the basics and how everything fits together.
Absolutely, you can pick up some information in that timeframe, but mastering Windows Server is a different story. My advice would be to spin up a virtual machine and start experimenting while you watch tutorials. You’ll get a sense of what it can do, but real understanding takes time.
For a deeper dive, I recommend 'Windows Server 2019 Inside Out.' It’s over 900 pages covering features—great for learning, but keep in mind it’s more about the features without diving into specifics right away. You could familiarize yourself with everything, but true understanding will come later.
There are some massive books out there just focused on Active Directory, so while you could learn enough to get a rough understanding in about a dozen hours of video, you might struggle with anything beyond basic concepts.
Would learning the material for the Windows Server exams put me in a good place? I want to avoid underestimating the task ahead.