This comprehensive, one-volume guide delivers the information you need to successfully deploy, administer, and support Windows Server 2008. The authors—MVP experts in Windows Server technologies—provide easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics for everyday, on-the-job results. Delve into core system administration topics, system features, and capabilities—and get expert insights for administering Windows Server 2008. This reference delivers essential information on Active Directory® directory service, security issues, disaster planning and recovery, and interoperability with Linux and UNIX. It also includes coverage of Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, virtualization, clustering, and performance tuning. With the ADMINISTRATOR’S COMPANION, you get the in-depth information you need in a single volume. Includes a companion CD with a searchable eBook and sample utilities.
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Prepare
Chapter 1 Introduction to Windows Server 2008
Worth the Wait
Server Virtualization
Server Core
PowerShell
Read-Only Domain Controller
Active Directory Domain Services
Terminal Services
Server Manager
Windows Server Backup
Clean Service Shutdown
More Security Features
Versions of Windows Server 2008
Summary
Chapter 2 Introducing Directory Services
Understanding Directory Services
Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008
The Active Directory Architecture
Summary
Chapter 3 Planning Namespace and Domains
Analyzing Naming Convention Needs
Planning a Domain Structure
Planning Multiple Domains
Summary
Chapter 4 Planning Deployment
How Information Technology Functions
Identifying Business Needs
Assessing Current Systems
Making a Roadmap
Summary
Install and Configure
Chapter 5 Getting Started
Reviewing System Requirements
Designing a Deployment Environment
Troubleshooting Installations
Summary
Chapter 6 Upgrading to Windows Server 2008
Upgrade Matrix
Common Threads to Upgrades
Preparing Domains and Computers
Performing the Upgrade
Summary
Chapter 7 Configuring a New Installation
Overview of the Tasks
Initial Logon
Configure Hardware
Configuring Basic Computer Information
Updating and Feedback Settings
Customizing the Server
Closing the Initial Configuration Tasks Wizard
Summary
Chapter 8 Installing Server Roles and Features
Defining Server Roles
Adding and Removing Roles
Adding and Removing Role Services
Adding and Removing Features
Summary
Chapter 9 Installing and Configuring Server Core
Benefits of a Server Core Installation
Installing Server Core
Configuration
Initial Configuration
Managing a Server Core Computer
Summary
Chapter 10 Managing Printers
Planning Printer Deployment
Creating a Print Server
Enabling Printer Location Tracking
Migrating Print Servers
Installing Printers
Deploying Printers with Group Policy
Managing Print Jobs from Windows
Managing Printers from the Command Line
Setting Security Options
Changing Printer Availability and Group Priorities
Specifying a Separator Page
Modifying Print Spooling by Printer
Modifying Spooling on a Print Server
Optimizing Print Server Performance
Managing Printer Drivers
Creating Printer Pools
Preparing for Print Server Failure
Troubleshooting Printers
Summary
Chapter 11 Managing Users and Groups
Understanding Groups
Planning Organizational Units
Planning a Group Strategy
Implementing the Group Strategy
Managing Default Groups and User Rights
Creating User Accounts
Managing User Accounts
Using Home Folders
Maintaining User Profiles
Summary
Chapter 12 Managing File Resources
Share Permissions vs. File Permissions
NTFS Permissions
Shared Folders
Distributed File System (DFS)
Summary
Chapter 13 Group Policy
What’s New in Server 2008
Components of Group Policy
Group Policy Objects
Delegating Permissions on GPOs
Disabling a Branch of a GPO
Refreshing Group Policy
Backing Up a Group Policy Object
Restoring a Group Policy Object
Using Group Policy for Folder Redirection
Using Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
Summary
Administer the Network
Chapter 14 Managing Daily Operations
User Account Control (UAC) for Administration
Using Microsoft Management Console 3.0
Summary
Chapter 15 Using Scripts for Consistent Administration
Introducing Windows PowerShell
Understanding Windows PowerShell
Windows Infrastructure
Exploring PowerShell
Powershell Scripting Basics
Windows PowerShell Examples
Summary
Chapter 16 Installing and Configuring Directory Services
Active Directory in Windows Server 2008
Installing Active Directory Domain Services
Installing AD DS Using the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard
Installing and Configuring Read-Only Domain Controllers
Managing AD DS with Active Directory Users and Computers
Managing AD DS with Active Directory Domains and Trusts
Using Active Directory Sites And Services
Installing and Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service
Charlie Russel is an information technology consultant, specializing in combined Windows and UNIX networks. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows Server and Security. Together with Sharon Crawford, Charlie authored the top selling Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion by Microsoft Press as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion. Charlie also co-authored the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.
Sharon Crawford is a veteran writer of computer books. Together with Charlie Russel, Sharon authored the top selling Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion by Microsoft Press as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.
