Section 1 Flashcards
A Windows console used to provision and manage both local and remote Windows-based servers.
Server Manager
The menu that is accessed by clicking the Windows logo in the taskbar. This is typically the easiest way to access programs and features in Windows.
Start menu
The working surface that displays icons used to access programs, files, applications, and file systems. The desktop is what you see when all programs and open folders are minimized. When installing an application, an icon is often added to the desktop.
Desktop
A web-based platform used to access and manage Azure resources. To access the portal, open the Edge browser and go to https://portal.azure.com.
Azure Portal
A multi-factor authentication application that is provided by Microsoft.
Microsoft Authenticator app
A container in Azure that holds a group of resources that are used and billed together.
Subscriptions
Located at the bottom of a Windows desktop. Can be centered or moved to the left.
Displays the icons of apps currently running or pinned.
Can be hidden.
Taskbar
An easily navigable application used to configure the Windows operating system.
Settings app
A feature that allows multiple desktops to be created in order to organize applications.
Virtual desktop
A command line shell scripting language that can be used to administer, maintain, and configure the server. Designed for system administration, it uses cmdlets to control and automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows.
PowerShell
Start programs
Access utilities used to configure and manage the system
Access the current user’s files and folders
Start menu
These are commonly used Windows utilities that are displayed when right-clicking the Start menu icon
Start Menu shortcuts
This is the first screen a user sees when logging in to the Azure portal. Microsoft includes links to free online courses, documentation, core services, and other useful sites. This screen also shows a list of the most recently visited resources for easy access.
It cannot be customized, but the user can select to have the dashboard as the default view.
Azure Home
Provides an overview of the most important resources. The resources can be customized by the user and will not affect other users’. Can be customized and shared with other users.
Users can easily access the resources that have been pinned and see detailed information.
Dashboard
The bar that sits on top of the screen. Is persistent across all screens when navigating through the Azure portal.
Page header
This menu is accessed by clicking the three lines in the top-left corner; it offers quick access to all services and favorite resources in Azure.
Azure portal menu
Is located in the middle of the page header and is used to search for specific services or resources in Azure.
Search bar
These icons are located in the top-right of the page header.
Global controls
Used to open either a Bash or PowerShell window to run scripts inside of Azure.
Cloud shell
Allows the user to view directories and subscriptions they have. The user can also switch between directories here.
Subscription filter
Used to view any current notifications.
Notifications
Used to access portal settings for directories and subscriptions, appearance, language, and more.
Portal settings
Shows the user any Azure service issues and also provides links to support resources.
Help and Support
Allows users to send comments and feedback to Microsoft.
Feedback
Users can view their account information, switch directories, sign out, and sign in with a different account from here.
Your Account
This menu is located on the left side of the screen and shows different commands and options for the currently selected resource.
Resource menu
