Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations

by Minasi, Mark; Layfield, Rhonda; Mueller, John Paul

• ISBN13: 9780470249840
• ISBN10: 0470249846
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-08
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Windows Server 2008 is the new version of Microsoft's flagship network operating system; this book delivers what IT professionals and trainees need to master it from the ground up Covers what servers do, how basic networking works--including IP basics and DNS/WINS basics--and the nuts-and-bolts of the under-the-hood technologies that support staff must be familiar with, such as the Microsoft Management Console and the Registry Teaches security concepts, basic Windows Server administration, and how to install Windows Server 2008 and build a simple network Two other upcoming books by Mark Minasi--Mastering Windows Server 2008: Essential Technologies and Mastering Windows Server 2008: Enterprise Technologies--along with this title, will constitute the update to the market-leading Mastering Windows Server 2003

Author Biography

Mark Minasi, Directory Services MVP, is one of the world's leading Windows authorities. He teaches classes in two dozen countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences and industry gatherings. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks. Mark has written more than 25 books for Sybex, including the market-leading Mastering Windows Server 2003 and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide.

Table of Contents

Why Network?

Building a Simple Network

Security Concepts

Installing Windows Server 2008: The Basics

Controlling Windows with MMC

Controlling Windows with CLI

Controlling Windows with the Registry

Controlling Windows w/ Group Policy

Windows storage concepts and skills

TCP/IP and IPv4 networking basics

What's in a Name? Network Naming Overview

Old Names: Understanding NetBIOS, WINS, and NetBT

New Names: How DNS Works

Automatic IP Setup: Creating DHCP Servers

Introduction to Directory Services and AD

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