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Windows Server ® 2008: Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Second Edition

Name: Windows Server ® 2008: Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Second Edition
Author: William R. Stanek
ISBN: 9780735642119

by William R. Stanek

December 2009

Intermediate to advanced

720 pages

23h 46m

English

Microsoft Press

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Windows Server ® 2008: Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Second Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Who Is This Book For?How This Book Is OrganizedConventions Used in This BookOther ResourcesSupport for This BookWe Want to Hear from You
1. Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration Overview
Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7Getting to Know Windows Server 2008 R2Power Management OptionsNetworking Tools and ProtocolsUnderstanding Networking OptionsWorking with Networking ProtocolsDomain Controllers, Member Servers, and Domain ServicesWorking with Active DirectoryUsing Read-Only Domain ControllersUsing Restartable Active Directory Domain ServicesName-Resolution ServicesUsing Domain Name SystemUsing Windows Internet Name ServiceUsing Link-Local Multicast Name ResolutionFrequently Used ToolsWindows PowerShell 2.0Windows Remote ManagementEnabling and Using WinRMConfiguring WinRM
2. Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
Server Roles, Role Services, and Features for Windows Server 2008 R2Full-Server and Core-Server Installations of Windows Server 2008 R2Installing Windows Server 2008 R2Performing a Clean InstallationPerforming an Upgrade InstallationPerforming Additional Administration Tasks During InstallationUsing the Command Line During InstallationForcing Disk Partition Removal During InstallationLoading Disk Device Drivers During InstallationCreating, Formatting, Deleting, and Extending Disk Partitions During InstallationCreating Disk Partitions During InstallationFormatting Disk Partitions During InstallationDeleting Disk Partitions During InstallationExtending Disk Partitions During InstallationManaging Roles, Role Services, and FeaturesViewing Configured Roles and Role ServicesAdding or Removing Roles on ServersViewing and Modifying Role Services on ServersAdding or Removing Features in Windows Server 2008 R2Deploying Virtualized Servers
3. Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2008 R2
Performing Initial Configuration TasksManaging Your ServersManaging Your Servers RemotelyManaging System PropertiesThe Computer Name TabThe Hardware TabThe Advanced TabSetting Windows PerformanceSetting Application PerformanceConfiguring Virtual MemoryConfiguring Data Execution PreventionUsing and Configuring DEPUnderstanding DEP CompatibilityConfiguring System and User Environment VariablesCreating an Environment VariableEditing an Environment VariableDeleting an Environment VariableConfiguring System Startup and RecoverySetting Startup OptionsSetting Recovery OptionsThe Remote TabManaging Dynamic-Link Libraries
4. Monitoring Processes, Services, and Events
Managing Applications, Processes, and PerformanceTask ManagerManaging ApplicationsAdministering ProcessesViewing System ServicesViewing and Managing System PerformanceGraphs on the Performance TabCustomizing and Updating the Graph DisplayViewing and Managing Networking PerformanceViewing and Managing Remote User SessionsManaging System ServicesStarting, Stopping, and Pausing ServicesConfiguring Service StartupConfiguring Service LogonConfiguring Service RecoveryDisabling Unnecessary ServicesEvent Logging and ViewingAccessing and Using the Event LogsFiltering Event LogsSetting Event Log OptionsClearing Event LogsArchiving Event LogsArchive Log FormatsCreating Log ArchivesViewing Log ArchivesMonitoring Server Performance and ActivityWhy Monitor Your Server?Getting Ready to MonitorUsing the Monitoring ConsolesChoosing Counters to MonitorPerformance LoggingCreating and Managing Data Collector SetsCollecting Performance Counter DataCollecting Performance Trace DataCollecting Configuration DataViewing Data Collector ReportsConfiguring Performance Counter AlertsTuning System PerformanceMonitoring and Tuning Memory UsageMonitoring and Tuning Processor UsageMonitoring and Tuning Disk I/OMonitoring and Tuning Network Bandwidth and Connectivity
5. Automating Administrative Tasks, Policies, and Procedures
Understanding Group PoliciesGroup Policy EssentialsIn What Order Are Multiple Policies Applied?When Are Group Policies Applied?Group Policy Requirements and Version CompatibilityNavigating Group Policy ChangesManaging Local Group PoliciesLocal Group Policy ObjectsAccessing the Top-Level Local Policy SettingsLocal Group Policy Object SettingsAccessing Administrator, Non-Administrator, and User-Specific Local Group PolicyManaging Site, Domain, and Organizational Unit PoliciesUnderstanding Domain and Default PoliciesUsing the Group Policy Management ConsoleGetting to Know the Policy EditorUsing Administrative Templates to Set PoliciesCreating and Linking GPOsCreating and Using Starter GPOsDelegating Privileges for Group Policy ManagementBlocking, Overriding, and Disabling PoliciesMaintaining and Troubleshooting Group PolicyRefreshing Group PolicyConfiguring the Refresh IntervalModeling Group Policy for Planning PurposesCopying, Pasting, and Importing Policy ObjectsBacking Up and Restoring Policy ObjectsDetermining Current Group Policy Settings and Refresh StatusDisabling an Unused Part of Group PolicyChanging Policy Processing PreferencesConfiguring Slow-Link DetectionRemoving Links and Deleting GPOsTroubleshooting Group PolicyFixing Default Group Policy ObjectsManaging Users and Computers with Group PolicyCentrally Managing Special FoldersRedirecting a Special Folder to a Single LocationRedirecting a Special Folder Based on Group MembershipRemoving RedirectionUser and Computer Script ManagementAssigning Computer Startup and Shutdown ScriptsAssigning User Logon and Logoff ScriptsDeploying Software Through Group PolicyGetting to Know Software Installation PolicyDeploying Software Throughout Your OrganizationConfiguring Software Deployment OptionsUpdating Deployed SoftwareUpgrading Deployed SoftwareAutomatically Enrolling Computer and User CertificatesManaging Automatic Updates in Group PolicyConfiguring Automatic UpdatesOptimizing Automatic UpdatesUsing Intranet Update Service Locations
6. Enhancing Computer Security
Using Security TemplatesUsing the Security Templates and Security Configuration And Analysis Snap-InsReviewing and Changing Template SettingsChanging Settings for Account, Local, and Event Log PoliciesConfiguring Restricted GroupsEnabling, Disabling, and Configuring System ServicesConfiguring Security Settings for Registry and File System PathsAnalyzing, Reviewing, and Applying Security TemplatesDeploying Security Templates to Multiple ComputersUsing the Security Configuration WizardCreating Security PoliciesEditing Security PoliciesApplying Security PoliciesRolling Back the Last-Applied Security PolicyDeploying a Security Policy to Multiple Computers
7. Using Active Directory
Introducing Active DirectoryActive Directory and DNSRead-Only Domain Controller DeploymentNew Active Directory FeaturesWorking with Domain StructuresUnderstanding DomainsUnderstanding Domain Forests and Domain TreesUnderstanding Organizational UnitsUnderstanding Sites and SubnetsWorking with Active Directory DomainsUsing Windows 2000 and Later Computers with Active DirectoryWorking with Domain Functional LevelsUsing Windows Server 2003 Functional LevelUsing Windows Server 2008 Functional LevelUsing Windows Server 2008 R2 Functional LevelRaising Domain and Forest FunctionalityUnderstanding the Directory StructureExploring the Data StoreExploring Global CatalogsUniversal Group Membership CachingReplication and Active DirectoryActive Directory and LDAPUnderstanding Operations Master RolesUsing the Active Directory Recycle BinPreparing Schema for the Recycle BinRecovering Deleted ObjectsUsing Ldp.exe for Basic RecoveryUsing Windows PowerShell for Basic and Advanced Recovery

8. Core Active Directory Administration
Tools for Managing Active DirectoryActive Directory Administration ToolsActive Directory Command-Line ToolsActive Directory Support ToolsActive Directory Administrative Center and Windows PowerShellUsing Active Directory Users And ComputersGetting Started with Active Directory Users And ComputersConnecting to a Domain ControllerConnecting to a DomainSearching for Accounts and Shared ResourcesManaging Computer AccountsCreating Computer Accounts on a Workstation or ServerCreating Computer Accounts in Active Directory Users And ComputersViewing and Editing Computer Account PropertiesDeleting, Disabling, and Enabling Computer AccountsResetting Locked Computer AccountsMoving Computer AccountsManaging ComputersJoining a Computer to a Domain or WorkgroupUsing Offline Domain JoinManaging Domain Controllers, Roles, and CatalogsInstalling and Demoting Domain ControllersViewing and Transferring Domainwide RolesViewing and Transferring the Domain Naming Master RoleViewing and Transferring Schema Master RolesTransferring Roles Using the Command LineSeizing Roles Using the Command LineConfiguring Global CatalogsConfiguring Universal Group Membership CachingManaging Organizational UnitsCreating Organizational UnitsViewing and Editing Organizational Unit PropertiesRenaming and Deleting Organizational UnitsMoving Organizational UnitsManaging SitesCreating SitesCreating SubnetsAssociating Domain Controllers with SitesConfiguring Site LinksConfiguring Site Link BridgesMaintaining Active DirectoryUsing ADSI EditExamining Intersite TopologyTroubleshooting Active Directory
9. Understanding User and Group Accounts
The Windows Server Security ModelAuthentication ProtocolsAccess ControlsDifferences Between User and Group AccountsUser AccountsLogon Names, Passwords, and Public CertificatesSecurity Identifiers and User AccountsGroup AccountsGroup TypesGroup ScopeSecurity Identifiers and Group AccountsWhen to Use Domain Local, Global, and Universal GroupsDefault User Accounts and GroupsBuilt-in User AccountsPredefined User AccountsThe Administrator AccountThe Guest AccountBuilt-in and Predefined GroupsImplicit Groups and Special IdentitiesAccount CapabilitiesPrivilegesLogon RightsBuilt-in Capabilities for Groups in Active DirectoryUsing Default Group AccountsGroups Used by AdministratorsImplicit Groups and Identities
10. Creating User and Group Accounts
User Account Setup and OrganizationAccount Naming PoliciesRules for Display NamesRules for Logon NamesNaming SchemesPassword and Account PoliciesUsing Secure PasswordsSetting Account PoliciesConfiguring Account PoliciesConfiguring Password PoliciesEnforce Password HistoryMaximum Password AgeMinimum Password AgeMinimum Password LengthPasswords Must Meet Complexity RequirementsStore Password Using Reversible Encryption For All UsersConfiguring Account Lockout PoliciesAccount Lockout ThresholdAccount Lockout DurationReset Account Lockout Counter AfterConfiguring Kerberos PoliciesEnforce User Logon RestrictionsMaximum LifetimeMaximum ToleranceConfiguring User Rights PoliciesConfiguring Global User RightsConfiguring Local User RightsAdding a User AccountCreating Domain User AccountsCreating Local User AccountsAdding a Group AccountCreating a Global GroupCreating a Local Group and Assigning MembersHandling Global Group MembershipManaging Individual MembershipManaging Multiple Memberships in a GroupSetting the Primary Group for Users and ComputersImplementing Managed AccountsCreating and Using Managed Service AccountsConfiguring Services to Use Managed Service AccountsRemoving Managed Service AccountsMoving Managed Service AccountsUsing Virtual Accounts
11. Managing User and Group Accounts
Managing User Contact InformationSetting Contact InformationSearching for Users and Groups in Active DirectoryConfiguring the User’s Environment SettingsSystem Environment VariablesLogon ScriptsAssigning Home DirectoriesSetting Account Options and RestrictionsManaging Logon HoursConfiguring Logon HoursEnforcing Logon HoursSetting Permitted Logon WorkstationsSetting Dial-In and VPN PrivilegesSetting Account Security OptionsManaging User ProfilesLocal, Roaming, and Mandatory ProfilesCreating Local ProfilesCreating Roaming ProfilesCreating Mandatory ProfilesUsing the System Utility to Manage Local ProfilesCreating a Profile by HandCopying an Existing Profile to a New User AccountCopying or Restoring a ProfileDeleting a Local Profile and Assigning a New OneChanging the Profile TypeUpdating User and Group AccountsRenaming User and Group AccountsCopying Domain User AccountsImporting and Exporting AccountsChanging and Resetting PasswordsEnabling User AccountsAccount DisabledAccount Locked OutAccount ExpiredManaging Multiple User AccountsSetting Profiles for Multiple AccountsSetting Logon Hours for Multiple AccountsSetting Permitted Logon Workstations for Multiple AccountsSetting Logon, Password, and Expiration Properties for Multiple AccountsTroubleshooting Logon ProblemsViewing and Setting Active Directory Permissions
12. Managing File Systems and Drives
Managing the File Services RoleAdding Hard Disk DrivesPhysical DrivesPreparing a Physical Drive for UseUsing Disk ManagementRemovable Storage DevicesInstalling and Checking for a New DriveUnderstanding Drive StatusWorking with Basic, Dynamic, and Virtual DisksUsing Basic and Dynamic DisksSpecial Considerations for Basic and Dynamic DisksChanging Drive TypesConverting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic DiskChanging a Dynamic Disk Back to a Basic DiskReactivating Dynamic DisksRescanning DisksMoving a Dynamic Disk to a New SystemManaging Virtual Hard DisksUsing Basic Disks and PartitionsPartitioning BasicsCreating Partitions and Simple VolumesFormatting PartitionsManaging Existing Partitions and DrivesAssigning Drive Letters and PathsChanging or Deleting the Volume LabelDeleting Partitions and DrivesConverting a Volume to NTFSThe Convert Utility SyntaxUsing the Convert UtilityResizing Partitions and VolumesRepairing Disk Errors and InconsistenciesRunning Check Disk from the Command LineRunning Check Disk InteractivelyDefragmenting DisksCompressing Drives and DataCompressing DrivesCompressing Directories and FilesExpanding Compressed DrivesExpanding Compressed Directories and FilesEncrypting Drives and DataUnderstanding Encryption and the Encrypting File SystemEncrypting Directories and FilesWorking with Encrypted Files and FoldersConfiguring Recovery PolicyDecrypting Files and Directories
13. Administering Volume Sets and RAID Arrays
Using Volumes and Volume SetsUnderstanding Volume BasicsUnderstanding Volume SetsCreating Volumes and Volume SetsDeleting Volumes and Volume SetsManaging VolumesImproving Performance and Fault Tolerance with RAIDImplementing RAID on Windows Server 2008 R2Implementing RAID 0: Disk StripingImplementing RAID 1: Disk MirroringCreating a Mirror Set in Disk ManagementMirroring an Existing VolumeImplementing RAID 5: Disk Striping with ParityCreating a Striped Set with Parity in Disk ManagementManaging RAID and Recovering from FailuresBreaking a Mirrored SetResynchronizing and Repairing a Mirrored SetRepairing a Mirrored System Volume to Enable BootRemoving a Mirrored SetRepairing a Striped Set Without ParityRegenerating a Striped Set with ParityManaging LUNs on SANsConfiguring Fibre Channel SAN ConnectionsConfiguring iSCSI SAN ConnectionsAdding and Removing TargetsCreating, Extending, Assigning, and Deleting LUNsDefining a Server Cluster in Storage Manager For SANs
14. Managing File Screening and Storage Reporting
Understanding File Screening and Storage ReportingManaging File Screening and Storage ReportingManaging Global File Resource SettingsConfiguring E-Mail NotificationsConfiguring Notification LimitsReviewing Reports and Configuring Storage Report ParametersConfiguring Report LocationsConfiguring File Screen AuditingManaging the File Groups to Which Screens Are AppliedManaging File Screen TemplatesCreating File ScreensDefining File Screening ExceptionsScheduling and Generating Storage Reports
15. Data Sharing, Security, and Auditing
Using and Enabling File SharingConfiguring Standard File SharingViewing Existing SharesCreating Shared FoldersCreating Additional Shares on an Existing ShareManaging Share PermissionsThe Different Share PermissionsViewing Share PermissionsConfiguring Share PermissionsModifying Existing Share PermissionsRemoving Share Permissions for Users and GroupsManaging Existing SharesUnderstanding Special SharesConnecting to Special SharesViewing User and Computer SessionsManaging Sessions and SharesEnding Individual SessionsEnding all SessionsManaging Open ResourcesClosing an Open FileClosing all Open FilesStopping File and Folder SharingConfiguring NFS SharingUsing Shadow CopiesUnderstanding Shadow CopiesCreating Shadow CopiesRestoring a Shadow CopyReverting an Entire Volume to a Previous Shadow CopyDeleting Shadow CopiesDisabling Shadow CopiesConnecting to Network DrivesMapping a Network DriveDisconnecting a Network DriveObject Management, Ownership, and InheritanceObjects and Object ManagersObject Ownership and TransferObject InheritanceFile and Folder PermissionsUnderstanding File and Folder PermissionsSetting File and Folder PermissionsAuditing System ResourcesSetting Auditing PoliciesAuditing Files and FoldersAuditing the RegistryAuditing Active Directory ObjectsUsing, Configuring, and Managing NTFS Disk QuotasUnderstanding NTFS Disk Quotas and How NTFS Quotas Are UsedSetting NTFS Disk Quota PoliciesEnabling NTFS Disk Quotas on NTFS VolumesViewing Disk Quota EntriesCreating Disk Quota EntriesDeleting Disk Quota EntriesExporting and Importing NTFS Disk Quota SettingsDisabling NTFS Disk QuotasUsing, Configuring, and Managing Resource Manager Disk QuotasUnderstanding Resource Manager Disk QuotasManaging Disk Quota TemplatesCreating Resource Manager Disk Quotas
16. Data Backup and Recovery
Creating a Backup and Recovery PlanFiguring Out a Backup PlanThe Basic Types of BackupDifferential and Incremental BackupsSelecting Backup Devices and MediaCommon Backup SolutionsBuying and Using Backup MediaSelecting a Backup UtilityBacking Up Your Data: The EssentialsInstalling the Windows Backup and Recovery UtilitiesGetting Started with Windows Server BackupGetting Started with the Backup Command-Line UtilityWorking with Wbadmin CommandsUsing General-Purpose CommandsUsing Backup Management CommandsUsing Recovery Management CommandsPerforming Server BackupsConfiguring Scheduled BackupsModifying or Stopping Scheduled BackupsCreating and Scheduling Backups with WbadminRunning Manual BackupsRecovering Your Server from Hardware or Startup FailureStarting a Server in Safe ModeResuming After a Failed StartBacking Up and Restoring the System StateRestoring Active DirectoryRestoring the Operating System and the Full SystemRestoring Applications, Nonsystem Volumes, and Files and FoldersManaging Encryption Recovery PolicyUnderstanding Encryption Certificates and Recovery PolicyConfiguring the EFS Recovery PolicyBacking Up and Restoring Encrypted Data and CertificatesBacking Up Encryption CertificatesRestoring Encryption Certificates
17. Managing TCP/IP Networking
Navigating Networking in Windows Server 2008 R2Managing Networking in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Installing TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Static IP AddressesUsing the PING Command to Check an AddressConfiguring a Static IPv4 or IPv6 AddressConfiguring Dynamic IP Addresses and Alternate IP AddressingConfiguring Multiple GatewaysConfiguring Networking for Hyper-VManaging Network ConnectionsChecking the Status, Speed, and Activity for Local Area ConnectionsEnabling and Disabling Local Area ConnectionsRenaming Local Area Connections
18. Administering Network Printers and Print Services
Managing the Print and Document Services RoleUsing Print DevicesPrinting EssentialsConfiguring Print ServersEnabling and Disabling File and Printer SharingGetting Started with Print ManagementInstalling PrintersUsing the Autoinstall Feature of Print ManagementInstalling and Configuring Physically Attached Print DevicesInstalling Network-Attached Print DevicesConnecting to Printers Created on the NetworkDeploying Printer ConnectionsConfiguring Point and Print RestrictionsMoving Printers to a New Print ServerMonitoring Printers and Printer Queues AutomaticallySolving Spooling ProblemsConfiguring Printer PropertiesAdding Comments and Location InformationListing Printers in Active DirectoryManaging Printer DriversUpdating a Printer DriverConfiguring Drivers for Network ClientsSetting a Separator Page and Changing Print Device ModeChanging the Printer PortScheduling and Prioritizing Print JobsScheduling Printer AvailabilitySetting Printer PriorityConfiguring Print SpoolingEnabling SpoolingOther Spooling OptionsStarting and Stopping Printer SharingSetting Printer Access PermissionsAuditing Print JobsSetting Document DefaultsConfiguring Print Server PropertiesLocating the Spool Folder and Enabling Printing on NTFSManaging High-Volume PrintingLogging Printer EventsEnabling Print Job Error NotificationManaging Print Jobs on Local and Remote PrintersViewing Printer Queues and Print JobsPausing the Printer and Resuming PrintingEmptying the Print QueuePausing, Resuming, and Restarting Individual Document PrintingRemoving a Document and Canceling a Print JobChecking the Properties of Documents in the PrinterSetting the Priority of Individual DocumentsScheduling the Printing of Individual Documents
19. Running DHCP Clients and Servers
Understanding DHCPUsing Dynamic IPv4 Addressing and ConfigurationUsing Dynamic IPv6 Addressing and ConfigurationChecking IP Address AssignmentUnderstanding ScopesInstalling a DHCP ServerInstalling DHCP ComponentsStarting and Using the DHCP ConsoleConnecting to Remote DHCP ServersStarting and Stopping a DHCP ServerAuthorizing a DHCP Server in Active DirectoryConfiguring DHCP ServersBinding a DHCP Server with Multiple Network Interface Cards to a Specific IP AddressUpdating DHCP StatisticsDHCP Auditing and TroubleshootingUnderstanding DHCP AuditingEnabling or Disabling DHCP AuditingChanging the Location of DHCP Auditing LogsChanging the Log UsageIntegrating DHCP and DNSIntegrating DHCP and NAPAvoiding IP Address ConflictsSaving and Restoring the DHCP ConfigurationManaging DHCP ScopesCreating and Managing SuperscopesCreating SuperscopesAdding Scopes to a SuperscopeRemoving Scopes from a SuperscopeActivating and Deactivating a SuperscopeDeleting a SuperscopeCreating and Managing ScopesCreating Normal Scopes for IPv4 AddressesCreating Normal Scopes for IPv6 AddressesCreating Multicast ScopesSetting Scope OptionsViewing and Assigning Server OptionsViewing and Assigning Scope OptionsViewing and Assigning Reservation OptionsModifying ScopesActivating and Deactivating ScopesEnabling the Bootstrap ProtocolRemoving a ScopeConfiguring Multiple Scopes on a NetworkCreating and Managing Split ScopesCreating Split ScopesModifying or Removing Split ScopesManaging the Address Pool, Leases, and ReservationsViewing Scope StatisticsEnabling and Configuring MAC Address FilteringSetting a New Exclusion RangeDeleting an Exclusion RangeReserving DHCP AddressesReleasing Addresses and LeasesModifying Reservation PropertiesDeleting Leases and ReservationsBacking Up and Restoring the DHCP DatabaseBacking Up the DHCP DatabaseRestoring the DHCP Database from BackupUsing Backup and Restore to Move the DHCP Database to a New ServerForcing the DHCP Server Service to Regenerate the DHCP DatabaseReconciling Leases and Reservations
20. Optimizing DNS
Understanding DNSIntegrating Active Directory and DNSEnabling DNS on the NetworkUnderstanding DNSSECConfiguring Name Resolution on DNS ClientsInstalling DNS ServersInstalling and Configuring the DNS Server ServiceConfiguring a Primary DNS ServerConfiguring a Secondary DNS ServerConfiguring Reverse LookupsConfiguring Global NamesManaging DNS ServersAdding Remote Servers to the DNS Manager ConsoleRemoving a Server from the DNS Manager ConsoleStarting and Stopping a DNS ServerCreating Child Domains Within ZonesCreating Child Domains in Separate ZonesDeleting a Domain or SubnetManaging DNS RecordsAdding Address and Pointer RecordsAdding a PTR Record LaterAdding DNS Aliases with CNAMEAdding Mail Exchange ServersAdding Name ServersViewing and Updating DNS RecordsUpdating Zone Properties and the SOA RecordModifying the SOA RecordAllowing and Restricting Zone TransfersNotifying Secondaries of ChangesSetting the Zone TypeEnabling and Disabling Dynamic UpdatesManaging DNS Server Configuration and SecurityEnabling and Disabling IP Addresses for a DNS ServerControlling Access to DNS Servers Outside the OrganizationCreating Nonforwarding and Forwarding-Only ServersCreating Forwarding ServersConfiguring Conditional ForwardingEnabling and Disabling Event LoggingUsing Debug Logging to Track DNS ActivityMonitoring a DNS Server
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Overview

Now updated for Windows Server 2008 R2, this practical, portable guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Server 2008. It includes coverage of Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements, including Hyper-V with Live Migration, Direct Access Infrastructure, Branch Cache, Windows PowerShell 2.0, the new Active Directory console, and more. Zero in on core support and administration tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to:

Set up server roles and deploy Windows Server 2008

Configure and maintain Active Directory

Create user and group accounts; control rights and permissions

Manage file systems, drives, and RAID arrays

Configure TCP/IP networking and DHCP and DNS clients and servers

Troubleshoot printers and print servers

Monitor and tune network performance

Prepare a disaster plan; back up and restore servers

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