January 2025
Beginner to intermediate
634 pages
18h 36m
English
Overview
If you're starting your journey into Windows Server administration or looking to upgrade your skills to the latest Windows Server 2025, this book has you covered. You will learn how to manage, maintain, and secure Windows Server 2025, ensuring high performance and reliability in either new or existing deployments. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to handle practical challenges and pass certification exams.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and configure directory services and AD DS roles effectively.
- Establish a secure and stable server environment using advanced security features.
- Use Windows Server 2025's virtualization features to enhance scalability and resource efficiency.
- Implement server updates and maintenance using hotpatching and Azure Arc.
- Prepare for and pass the AZ-800 certification exam confidently with detailed guides and practice material.
Author(s)
Bekim Dauti is an experienced Microsoft-certified IT consultant with a deep knowledge of systems engineering and server administration. Having authored multiple editions of Windows Server administration guides, Bekim highlights comprehensive, well-structured, and applicable concepts. His dedication to enhancing IT education is apparent in his approachable instructional style.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for IT professionals such as system administrators, network engineers, and managers who are either beginning with Windows Server or upgrading their skills to the latest version. Prior familiarity with basic IT concepts will help readers make the most out of this book. It's also aimed at certification seekers preparing for the AZ-800 Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam. If you're responsible for managing servers or securing networks, this book is ideal for your needs.
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