Windows Server 2008 How-To, E-Pub

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...
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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