This module takes a shallow dive into the core technologies of on$-$premises Windows Server, discusses the roles a server operating system plays in a computer network, and discusses the many features in Windows Server designed to fill these roles. This module introduces you to core features such as the NT File System $($NTFS$),$ Active Directory, and Hyper$-$V$.$

As a class, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using on$-$premises Windows Servers.

As a class, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud$-$based servers.