Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant

by Stanek, William

• ISBN13: 9780735624375
• ISBN10: 0735624372
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-12
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

Here s the practical, pocket-sized reference for IT professionals who administer and support Windows Server 2008. Designed for quick referencing, this portable guide covers all the essentials for performing everyday system administration tasks. Written by an award-winning author of more than two dozen computer books, this guide puts expert installation, migration, administration, and troubleshooting advice right at your fingertips. You ll discover how to manage workstations and servers, use Microsoft Active Directory-« directory service, create and administer user and group accounts, manage files and directories, back up and recover data, and use TCP/IP, WINS, and DNS for network administration. Featuring quick-reference tables, concise lists, and step-by-step instructions, this handy, one-stop guide provides fast, accurate answers on the spot whether you re at your desk or in the field.Zeroes in on exactly what the administrator needs to perform day-to-day tasksDelivers information in concise tables, easy-to-scan lists, and step-by-step instructionsFeatures a pocket-sized format that puts the right information right at your fingertips

Author Biography

William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author who’s written more than 100 books, including Windows Server 2012 Pocket Consultant and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket Consultant.

Table of Contents

Windows Server 2008 Administration Fundamentals
Windows Server 2008 Administration Overview	p. 3
Deploying Windows Server 2008	p. 21
Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2008	p. 48
Monitoring Processes, Services, and Events	p. 68
Automating Administrative Tasks, Policies, and Procedures	p. 111
Enhancing Computer Security	p. 170
Windows Server 2008 Directory Services Administration
Using Active Directory	p. 193
Core Active Directory Administration	p. 215
Understanding User and Group Accounts	p. 251
Creating User and Group Accounts	p. 274
Managing Existing User and Group Accounts	p. 296
Windows Server 2008 Data Administration
Managing File Systems and Drives	p. 331
Administering Volume Sets and RAID Arrays	p. 375
Managing File Screening and Storage Reporting	p. 396
Data Sharing, Security, and Auditing	p. 410
Data Backup and Recovery	p. 461
Windows Server 2008 Network Administration
Managing TCP/IP Networking	p. 501
Administering Network Printers and Print Services	p. 514
Running DHCP Clients and Servers	p. 547
Optimizing DNS	p. 584
Index	p. 619
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