Hiring Microsoft Windows Server developers? Then you should know!
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How and where is Microsoft Windows Server used?
- Virtualization Management: Consolidating servers
- File and Print Services: Storing and sharing files
- Network Policy and Access Services: Managing network access
- Web Server: Hosting websites
- Remote Desktop Services: Providing remote access
- Database Management: Running database applications
- Backup and Restore: Data protection
- Identity and Access Management: Secure user authentication
- Containerization: Deploying applications
- Monitoring and Reporting: Tracking server performance
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead Microsoft Windows Server Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of exp | Responsibilities & Activities | Avg salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 0-2 years |
| 50,000 |
Middle | 2-5 years |
| 75,000 |
Senior | 5-8 years |
| 100,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 8+ years |
| 150,000 |
Quick Facts about Microsoft Windows Server.
- Microsoft Windows Server Software Development began its journey in 1993.
- One of the most popular project types using this technology is enterprise resource planning systems.
- The entry threshold to start developing with Microsoft Windows Server is having a basic understanding of networking and server management.
- One of the most popular related technologies to Microsoft Windows Server is Active Directory.
- In a fun twist, Microsoft Windows Server codenames were inspired by ski resorts, such as Windows Server 2008 R2 being codenamed “Windows Server 7” after the Canadian ski resort.
TOP Microsoft Windows Server Related Technologies
- .NET Framework
(Microsoft, 2002) - Visual Studio
(Microsoft, 1997) - SQL Server
(Microsoft, 1989) - PowerShell
(Microsoft, 2006) - Azure DevOps
(Microsoft, 2018)
What are top Microsoft Windows Server instruments and tools?
- Active Directory: Tool by Microsoft, released in 2000.
- PowerShell: Microsoft’s shell scripting tool, launched in 2006.
- Hyper-V: Microsoft’s virtualization tool, debuted in 2008.
- Remote Desktop Services: Microsoft’s remote access tool, from 2009.
- Internet Information Services (IIS): Microsoft’s web server, from 2012.
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