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Windows Server 2019 Cookbook - Second Edition

Name: Windows Server 2019 Cookbook - Second Edition
ISBN: 9781838987190

by Mark Henderson, Jordan Krause

July 2020

Intermediate to advanced

650 pages

14h 14m

English

Packt Publishing

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Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the example code filesCode in ActionDownload the color imagesConventions usedSectionsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…See alsoGet in touchReviews
Chapter 1: Learning the Interface
Shutting down or restarting the serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Launching Administrative ToolsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using WinKey + X for quick admin tasksHow to do it…How it works…Using the search function to launch applications quicklyGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Managing remote servers from a single pane with Server ManagerGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing PowerShell to accomplish any function in Windows ServerGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Installing a role or featureGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Administering Server 2019 from a Windows 10 machineGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoManaging your servers through the Windows Admin CenterGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Identifying useful keyboard shortcuts in Server 2019Getting readyHow to do it…How it works…Setting your PowerShell Execution PolicyGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Building and executing your first PowerShell scriptGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Searching for PowerShell cmdlets with Get-HelpGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 2: Core Infrastructure Tasks
Configuring a combination Domain Controller, DNS server, and DHCP serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's moreAdding a second DCGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Organizing your computers with Organizational UnitsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Creating an A or AAAA record in DNSGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Creating and using a CNAME record in DNSGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating a DHCP scope to assign addresses to computersGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Creating a DHCP reservation for a specific server or resourceGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Pre-staging a computer account in Active DirectoryGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using PowerShell to create a new Active Directory userGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing PowerShell to run commands on another serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 3: Networking
Using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security to block unnecessary trafficGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Multi-homing Windows Server 2019Getting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoAdding a static route to the Windows routing tableGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using dynamic BGP routing in your Windows routing tableGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also...Using Telnet and Test-NetConnection to test a connection and network flowGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using the pathping command to trace network trafficGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Setting up NIC TeamingGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Renaming and domain joiningGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 4: Working with Certificates
Setting up the first Certification Authority server in a networkGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…See alsoBuilding a subordinate Certification Authority serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating a certificate template to prepare for issuing machine certificates to your clientsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Publishing a certificate template to allow enrolmentGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using MMC to request a new certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using the web interface to request a new certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using PowerShell to request a new certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also…Configuring Autoenrollment to issue certificates to all domain-joined systemsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Renewing your root certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Revoking a certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also…
Chapter 5: Internet Information Services
Installing the Web Server role with PowerShellGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoLaunching your first websiteGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Changing the port on which your website runsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Adding encryption to your websiteGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using a Certificate Signing Request to acquire your SSL certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing Let's Encrypt to acquire your SSL certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See Also…Moving an SSL certificate from one server to anotherGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Rebinding your renewed certificates automaticallyGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Hosting multiple websites on your IIS serverGetting readyHow to do it… How it works…Using host headers to manage multiple websites on a single IP addressGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 6: Remote Access
DirectAccess planning questions and answersConfiguring DirectAccess, a VPN, or a combination of the twoGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Pre-staging Group Policy Objects to be used by DirectAccessGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also…Enhancing the security of DirectAccess by requiring certificate authenticationGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Building your Network Location Server on its own systemGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Enabling Network Load Balancing on your DirectAccess serversGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Adding a VPN to your existing DirectAccess serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Replacing your expiring IP-HTTPS certificateGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Reporting on DirectAccess and VPN connectionsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 7: Remote Desktop Services
Basics of an RDS environmentBuilding a single server RDS environmentGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Adding an additional RDSH server to your RDS environmentGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also…Installing applications on an RDSH serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Disabling the redirection of local resourcesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also…Shadowing another session in RDSGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Installing a printer driver to use with redirectionGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Removing an RD Session Host server from use for maintenanceGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Publishing WordPad with RemoteAppGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Adding support for OpenGL and OpenCL applicationsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 8: Monitoring and Backup
Using Server Manager as a quick monitoring toolGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using the new Task Manager to its full potentialGetting readyHow to do it...How it works…Configuring a full system backup using Windows Server BackupGetting readyHow to do it...How it works…Recovering data from a Windows backup fileGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using IP Address Management to keep track of your used IP addressesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Checking for viruses and adding ransomware protectionGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…

Chapter 9: System Insights
Installing System InsightsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoWindows Server System Insights capabilitiesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Managing System InsightsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Managing Windows Server System Insights from PowerShellGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Aggregate prediction outcomesGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 10: Group Policy
Creating and assigning a new Group Policy ObjectGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Mapping network drives with Group PolicyGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Redirecting the Documents folder to a network shareGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Creating a VPN connection with Group PolicyGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Creating a printer connection with Group PolicyGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using Group Policy to enforce an internet proxy serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Viewing the settings currently enabled inside a GPOGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoViewing the GPOs currently assigned to a computerGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Backing up and restoring GPOsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoWorking with WMI filters to assign GPOsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoPlugging in ADMX and ADML templatesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 11: File Services and Data Control
Enabling Distributed File System and creating a NamespaceGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Configuring Distributed File System ReplicationGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Creating an iSCSI target on your serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoConfiguring an iSCSI initiator connectionGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Configuring Storage SpacesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoTurning on data deduplicationGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoSetting up Windows Server 2019 work foldersGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoConfiguring a Scale-Out File ServerGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 12: Server Core
Building your first Server Core instanceGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Configuring Server Core from the consoleGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Switching between Server Core and Desktop Experience?Getting readyHow to do it…How it works…Limitations of Server CoreGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoManaging Server Core with Server ManagerGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Managing Server Core using remote MMC toolsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Managing Server Core with PowerShell remotingGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 13: Working with Hyper-V
Creating a Windows Server that runs Hyper-VGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Creating a Hyper-V serverGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Networking your VMsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Building your first VMHow to do it…How it works…Using the VM Settings pageGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoEditing virtual hard disksGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using checkpoints as rollback pointsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using nested resiliencyGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 14: Containers and Docker
Configuring your server to run container imagesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works...See alsoRunning your first containerGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Running commands inside a containerGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Creating and customizing your own container imageGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUpgrading a containerGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Productionizing a running containerGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…See alsoChanging the container networkingGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…See alsoDeploying a container to AzureGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 15: Desired State Configuration and Automation
Making your first DSCGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Adding additional roles to DSCGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing complex resourcesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Converting a GPO to DSCGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Pushing a DSC configuration to multiple serversGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing Azure DSC automationGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 16: Hardening Your Infrastructure
Using Group Policy to enforce a password policyGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…The Microsoft Security Compliance ToolkitGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Using Desired State Configuration to enforce default configurationsGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Disabling outdated services and protocolsGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Delegating Active Directory permissionsGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Enabling the Active Directory Recycle BinGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Using System Monitor to identify security issuesGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…Windows Server Update ServicesGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing BitLocker for drive encryptionGetting startedHow to do it…How it works…
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Overview

Dive into the world of Windows Server 2019 with this comprehensive cookbook, designed to help you master the key administrative and management tasks. Through its hands-on recipe approach, you'll explore a wide range of topics, from core server configuration to advanced features like Hyper-V and Azure integration. This book equips you for real-world scenarios in server administration.

What this Book will help me do

Master key administrative tasks in Windows Server 2019.
Set up and configure enterprise-level server environments efficiently.
Leverage PowerShell scripting for automating routine server management.
Secure and protect your server infrastructure using best practices.
Integrate Windows Server with Microsoft Azure for hybrid cloud solutions.

Author(s)

None Henderson and Jordan Krause are experienced IT professionals and authors, specializing in Windows Server technologies. With decades of combined expertise, they excel in offering practical guidance to IT administrators and server professionals. Their writing is focused on clarity and application, making complex technologies accessible.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT administrators and system architects who are looking to enhance their Windows Server 2019 skills, whether starting from basic server knowledge or seeking advanced expertise. It serves professionals aiming to optimize server environments, improve security, and implement best practices and cutting-edge features. A fundamental understanding of IT infrastructure is recommended to make the most of this guide.

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