Designed for professional Windows Server administrators, this volume is updated to provide ready answers for configuring and solving problems with Release 2. Written by Stanek, the author of over 100 books and the editor of the Administrator's Pocket Consultant series, it covers a wide range of subjects including Active Directory, Hyper-V networking, RAID, and Windows PowerShell. Includes quick step-by-step procedures, lists, tables, a thorough table of contents, and an extensive index. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Now updated for Windows Server 2008 R2, this practical, portable guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Server 2008. It includes coverage of Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements, including Hyper-V with Live Migration, Direct Access Infrastructure, Branch Cache, Windows PowerShell 2.0, the new Active Directory® console, and more. Zero in on core support and administration tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to:
- Set up server roles and deploy Windows Server 2008
- Configure and maintain Active Directory(r)
- Create user and group accounts; control rights and permissions
- Manage file systems, drives, and RAID arrays
- Configure TCP/IP networking and DHCP and DNS clients and servers
- Troubleshoot printers and print servers
- Monitor and tune network performance
- Prepare a disaster plan; back up and restore servers
Now updated for Windows Server 2008 R2, this practical, portable guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Server 2008. It includes coverage of Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements, including Hyper-V with Live Migration, Direct Access Infrastructure, Branch Cache, Windows PowerShell 2.0, the new Active Directory console, and more. Zero in on core support and administration tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to:
- Set up server roles and deploy Windows Server 2008
- Configure and maintain Active Directory
- Create user and group accounts; control rights and permissions
- Manage file systems, drives, and RAID arrays
- Configure TCP/IP networking and DHCP and DNS clients and servers
- Troubleshoot printers and print servers
- Monitor and tune network performance
- Prepare a disaster plan; back up and restore servers
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration Overview
Chapter 2: Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
Chapter 3: Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2008 R2
Chapter 4: Monitoring Processes, Services, and Events
Chapter 5: Automating Administrative Tasks, Policies, and Procedures
Chapter 6: Enhancing Computer Security
Chapter 7: Using Active Directory
Chapter 8: Core Active Directory Administration
Chapter 9: Understanding User and Group Accounts
Chapter 10: Creating User and Group Accounts
Chapter 11: Managing User and Group Accounts
Chapter 12: Managing File Systems and Drives
Chapter 13: Administering Volume Sets and RAID Arrays
Chapter 14: Managing File Screening and Storage Reporting
Chapter 15: Data Sharing, Security, and Auditing
Chapter 16: Data Backup and Recovery
Chapter 17: Managing TCP/IP Networking
Chapter 18: Administering Network Printers and Print Services
Chapter 19: Running DHCP Clients and Servers
Chapter 20: Optimizing DNS
William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author whos written more than 100 books, including Windows Server 2012 Pocket Consultant and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket Consultant.
