Administering Windows Server 2008 Server Core

by Mueller, John Paul

• ISBN13: 9780470238400
• ISBN10: 0470238402
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-29
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Microsoft's new GUI-less Server Core is a command line version of Windows Server 2008 that offers better security, reduced size, and faster access. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find everything you need to quickly master this sleek new version. Packed with instructions and practical examples, this book teaches you how to operate in a windowless environment, including using all the commands, creating BAT files, working with scripts, using registry hacks, managing remote systems, and more. Includes best practices, 52 indispensable command line tricks, and an alphabetical list of all the commands.

Author Biography

John Paul Mueller, consultant, application developer, writer, and technical editor, has written over 300 articles and 75 books, including IIS 7 Implementation and Administration and Mastering Windows Vista Business: Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise (both from Sybex). His topics range from programming and operating systems to home security and accessibility. He has contributed articles to such magazines as DevSource, asp.netPro, InformIT, SQL Server Professional, and Visual C++ Developer, among others. His Web site is www.mwt.net/~jmueller/.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Discovering Windows in a Command Prompt

Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Using the Command Line Effectively

Performing Essential Maintenance Tasks

Essential Registry Hacks

Automation Essentials

Creating CMD and BAT Files

Working with Scripts

Editing and Compiling Batch Files and Scripts

Performing Task Automation

Working with the Hardware

Managing the Hard Drive

Managing the Network

Working with TCP/IP

Managing Other Hardware

Working with the Software

Managing Applications

Working with Data

Managing Files and Directories

Configuring the System Setup

Creating System Connections

Monitoring System Events and Performance

Configuring Directory Services

Working with the User

Managing System Users

Securing the System

Helpful Third-Party Utilities

Obtaining Command Prompt Enhancers

Increasing Productivity at the Command Line

Working with IIS

Installing and Configuring IIS

Managing IIS

Appendices

Indispensable Command Line Tricks and Techniques

Alphabetical Command List

Topical Command List

Listing of Best Practices

Glossary

Index

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