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Real Solutions for Windows Server 2008 Administrators   Need fast, reliable, easy-to-implement solutions for Microsoft Windows Server 2008? This book delivers exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll find tested, step-by-step procedures for every facet of Windows Server 2008 planning, deployment, configuration, security, and day-to-day administration. This book includes special sections looking forward to the new R2 release and fully reflects all major enhancements built into Windows Server 2008--including Hyper-V virtualization, Server Core, major Terminal Services improvements, and many more changes that make older administration guides obsolete. When time is of the essence, turn here first: get answers you can trust--and use--right now!    Fast, Accurate, and Easy to Use!   Prepare to deploy Windows Server 2008 and walk through an efficient installation Administer Windows Server 2008 with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Device Manager, Task Scheduler, and Remote Desktop Use Server Manager to perform initial configuration tasks, manage settings, and administer server roles Deliver client applications more efficiently with Terminal Services Deploy Server Core to minimize attack surface and maximize security Plan, deploy, and manage Hyper-V virtualized environments that reduce costs and improve business flexibility Create, configure, secure, and manage new websites with IIS 7.x Centrally manage your users with the newest version of Active Directory Install and configure server roles such as DNS, DHCP, and file services Configure both IPv4 and IPv6 Establish efficient, practical backup and restore procedures Protect your data and infrastructure using Windows Server 2008’s multiple security features Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune server performance

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Using Windows Server 2008 How-To     1 How to Educate Yourself About Windows Server 2008     2 How to Benefit from This Book     2 How to Continue Expanding Your Knowledge      4   Chapter 1 Perform the Installation     5 Determine Your Hardware Requirements for Windows Server 2008     6 Perform Other Pre-Installation Tasks     7 Check Application Compatibility     7 Disconnect the UPS     8 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool     8 Identify Mass Storage Device Drivers     8 Back Up Servers     9 Disable Virus Protection Software     9 Prepare Active Directory     9 Decide What Edition of Windows Server 2008 to Install     10 Windows Web Server 2008     11 Windows Server 2008 Standard     11 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise     12 Windows Server 2008 Datacenter     12 Windows HPC Server 2008     13 Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems     13 Install Windows Server 2008     14 Manual Installation     14 Unattended Installation     21   Chapter 2 Configure and Manage Server Core     25 Determine Your Need for Server Core     26 Install Server Core     27 Server Core Installation Options     28 Extend the Evaluation     30 Configure Server Core Postinstallation     30 Configuration Commands     31 Install Roles and Features     34 Manage Server Core     36 Manage Server Core with Terminal Services     36 Manage with TS RemoteApp     36 Manage with Windows Remote Shell      37 Manage Server Core with MMC Snap-ins     37 Incorporate Server Core Changes inWindows Server 2008 R2     39 Make Progress in Server Core Administration     40   Chapter 3 Work with Server Manager     41 Use Initial Configuration Tasks     42 Navigate Settings with Server Manager     43 Perform Role and Feature Management     45 Know Your Server Roles     45 Know Your Server Features     49 Install Roles     52 Install Features     55 Use the Command-Line Server Manager (ServerManagerCmd.exe)      56 Know What R2 Will Bring to Server Manager     58   Chapter 4 Manage Windows Server 2008     59 Use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)      60 Work with Preconfigured MMCs     64 Server Manager     64 Computer Manager     65 Utilize Device Manager     66 Work with the Task Scheduler     67 Manage Windows Server 2008 Using Remote Desktop     72 Configure Backups and Perform Restores     76   Chapter 5 Install and Configure Specific Server Roles     81 Install and Configure the DNS Server Role     82 Create and Configure DNS Lookup Zones     83 Manage a DNS Server     86 Manage a DNS Zone     87 Install and Configure the DHCP Server Role     90 Configure Additional Settings in DHCP     93 Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Settings     93 Configuring Scope Options     94 Configure IPv6 in Windows Server 2008     96 Make Progress with IPv6     98 Install and Configure the File Services Role     98 Work with Share and Storage Management     101 Work with the File Server Resource Manager     102 Work with DFS Management     103 Understand the Improvement Windows Server 2008 R2 Brings to Server Roles     105   Chapter 6 Work with IIS 7.0     107 Install the Web Server Role     108 Create, Configure, and Manage New Websites     114 Secure Websites     118 IP and Domain Restrictions     119 Restrictive Authentication     119 HTTP Request Filtering     119 Restrict Directory Browsing     120 Delegate Rights Assignments     121 Use the Command Line with IIS 7.0     124 Add a Website Using appcmd.exe     126 Configure a Website Using appcmd.exe     127 Delete a Website Using appcmd.exe     127 Back Up Your Configuration     127 View Available Configuration Backups      127 Restore Configuration Backups     127 Improve IIS 7.0 Performance     128 Output Caching     128 Compression     129 Logging Frequency     130 Windows Server Resource Manager (WSRM)      130 See What’s New in Windows Server 2008 R2      131   Chapter 7 Implement and Utilize Hyper-V     133 Install the Hyper-V Role     134 Install Hyper-V on a Full Installation of Windows Server 2008     135 Install Hyper-V on Server Core     137 Manage Hyper-V Remotely     137 Create Virtual Hard Drives and Machines    138 Virtual Hard Drives     139 Create Virtual Machines     141 Work with the Virtual Machine Connection Tool     143 Install Integration Services     145 Monitor Hyper-V Performance     146 Utilize System Center VMM     147 Prepare for New Features to Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2     149   Chapter 8 Install and Configure Terminal Services     151 Determine Which Terminal Services Roles to Install     152 Install Terminal Services     154 Install the Terminal Server Role Service     154 Install the TS Licensing Role Service     156 Install the TS Session Broker Role Service      157 Install the TS Gateway Role Service      157 Install the TS Web Access Role Service      160 Configure Terminal Services        160 Configure the TS RemoteApp Manager     161 Configure the TS Gateway Manager      163 Configure a Load-Balanced Farm with TS Session Broker     166 Configure Terminal Services     167 Manage Terminal Services        169 Add RemoteApp Programs     170 Monitor Terminal Services     173 Get More from Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 R2     175   Chapter 9 Understand and Manage Active Directory     179 Understand the Functionality of Active Directory     180 Visualize the Physical and Logical Sides of Active Directory     180 Utilize Domain Controllers Appropriately     182 Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs)      183 Promote Servers as Domain Controllers     184 Install the First DC of the Forest     184 Setting Up Additional DCs     187 Prepare an Existing Domain Schema     191 Create Active Directory Objects     192 Design and Create an OU Structure     192 Create Computer Objects     193 Create User Objects     195 Work with Site and Domain Consoles     198 Active Directory Sites and Services     198 Active Directory Domains and Trusts     202 Utilize Other Active Directory Services     204 Improve Active Directory with Windows Server 2008 R2     205   Chapter 10 Utilize Group Policy     207 Grasp the Structure of Group Policy     208 Group Policy Objects     208 The Group Policy Central Store     208 The Application Order of Group Policy     209 Use Starter GPOs     210 Create and Apply Group Policies     211 Access Group Policy Settings     211 The Group Policy Management Editor     212 Change an Existing GPO     216 Create a New GPO     216 Apply a GPO     218 Create and Apply a GPO     218 Configure Group Policy Application Settings     218 Raise or Lower the Link Order     219 Disable a Policy     220 Disable Half a Policy        220 Delete a Link or a Policy     221 Block Inheritance     221 Enforce a Policy     221 Filter GPO Application     222 Work with Group Policy Modeling and Results      224 The Group Policy Modeling Wizard     224 The Group Policy Results Wizard     225 Prepare for Windows Server 2008 R2 Enhancements to Group Policy     226   Chapter 11 Configure Security     229 Understand Security Improvements in Windows Server 2008     230 Built-in Security Features     230 User Account Control (UAC)     233 Additional Security Components     234 Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security     235 Create Inbound and Outbound Rules      237 Create Connection Security Rules    239 Monitor Windows Firewall and Advanced Security     241 Configure NAP         242 Install the Network Policy Server      242 Configure NAP Health Policies     243 Configure System Health Validator and Remediation Server Groups          245 Configure Policy Properties     247 Plan for Security Changes and Additions in Windows Server 2008 R2        248 Changes to Security         248   Chapter 12 Monitor Performance and Troubleshoot     251 Monitor Performance in Windows Server 2008     252 Use the Performance Monitor and the Reliability Monitor     253 Create a Data Collector Set     257 Configure Data Collector Sets     259 Use Reliability Reports     260 Troubleshoot Windows Server 2008     262 Troubleshoot Using the Event Viewer      262 Manage Event Viewer     263 Create a New Subscription     265 Troubleshoot Using Command-Line Tools     266 Use the Problem Reports and Solutions     266 Monitor Performance and Troubleshoot in Windows Server 2008 R2     269   Index     271


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780768689297
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Sams Publishing
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0768689295
  • Publisher Date: 08 Jul 2009
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 312


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