Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration

by Seguis, Steve

• ISBN13: 9780071493260
• ISBN10: 0071493263
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-13
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Maintain a dynamic, reliable, and secure Windows Server 2008 environmentExploit the powerful management, networking, and security tools in Windows Server 2008 using the comprehensive information contained in this real-world resource. Written by a seasoned Windows systems engineer, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration lays out each feature alongside clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises. Inside, you'll learn how to deploy Windows Server 2008, use the new, integrated Server Manager tool, handle Internet services and remote access, and fine-tune performance. You'll also learn how to automate administrative tasks, create reliable system backups, and harden your server's defenses. Perform typical and Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008 Modify system and component settings using the new Server Manager Administer users, groups, and computers with Active Directory Deliver robust web and FTP hosting using IIS 7.0 and ASP.NET Monitor stability and performance with Windows System Resource Manager Manage security using NAP, IPSec, 802.1x, and DHCP enforcement Encrypt data with Active Directory Certification Services and PKI Provide secure remote access using Terminal Services and RRAS Handle Windows DNS, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Itanium support Build Windows PowerShell scripts to perform repetitive management jobs

Author Biography

Steve Seguis is a Microsoft Windows systems engineer with more than nine years of IT experience. He is a contributing author and technical editor for Windows Scripting Solutions magazine.

Table of Contents

Getting Started with Windows Server 2008	p. 1
Server Core	p. 25
Server Manager	p. 51
Active Directory Domain Services	p. 95
Windows Deployment Services	p. 145
Internet Information Services 7.0	p. 177
Resource Management and Performance Monitoring	p. 213
Network Policy and Access Services	p. 253
Terminal Services	p. 285
Windows DNS, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Itanium Support	p. 331
Routing and Remote Access	p. 353
Enterprise Public Key Infrastructure	p. 401
Windows PowerShell	p. 433
Index	p. 459
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