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Microsoft® Windows Server® Administration: Essentials

Name: Microsoft® Windows Server® Administration: Essentials
Author: Tom Carpenter
ISBN: 9781118016862

by Tom Carpenter

August 2011

Beginner

400 pages

10h 44m

English

Sybex

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Publisher's Note
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Who Should Read This BookWhat Is Covered in This Book?
Chapter 1: Windows Server Overview
Introducing ServersUnderstanding Server RolesMicrosoft Windows Server Features
Chapter 2: Installing Windows Servers
Installation OptionsUpgrading ServersUsing Server CoreWorking with Device Drivers

Chapter 3: Managing Windows Server Storage
Data Storage ConceptsUnderstanding RAIDIdentifying Storage TechnologiesUnderstanding Disk Types
Chapter 4: Administering Services
Understanding ServicesConfiguring ServicesManaging Services Troubleshooting Services
Chapter 5: Active Directory Infrastructure
Understanding Active DirectoryPlanning for Active Directory ServersPlanning a DNS NamespaceExploring Sites and Replication
Chapter 6: Configuring Active Directory
Planning an Active Directory Installation Installing Active Directory
Chapter 7: Managing Active Directory
Exploring AD Management ToolsWorking with Users and GroupsUnderstanding Organizational Units and Containers
Chapter 8: Group Policy Management
Understanding Group PolicyDefining the Group Policy HierarchyTouring the Group Policy Management ConsoleCreating a Group Policy Object
Chapter 9: Application Servers
Understanding Application ServersDatabase ServersMail Servers: Using Microsoft Exchange ServerCollaboration ServersMonitoring ServersThreat Management Servers
Chapter 10: Internet Information Services (IIS)
Understanding Web ServicesInternet Information ServicesRunning an FTP ServerConfiguring Sites and PortsWeb Server Security
Chapter 11: File and Print Servers
Exploring File ServersUnderstanding DFSUnderstanding Print Servers
Chapter 12: Remote Access Technologies
Planning for Remote Administration ToolsUnderstanding Remote Desktop Services
Chapter 13: Server Troubleshooting
Introducing Troubleshooting Processes and ProceduresREACTingStepping Through the OSI ModelTroubleshooting with the Hardware/Software ModelSymptom, Diagnosis, and SolutionSystems ThinkingTroubleshooting Tools
Chapter 14: Performance Tuning
Performance Myths and TruthsCommand Prompt ToolsResource MonitorPerformance MonitorVirtualization and Performance
Chapter 15: Server Maintenance
Maintaining the HardwarePlanning for Server DowntimeUnderstanding Windows UpdateAutomating with Logs and AlertsPlanning for Continuity
Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15
Appendix B: Microsoft’s Certification Program
Certification Objectives Map
Appendix C: Answers for Additional Exercises
Chapter 1Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 2Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 3Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 4Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 5Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 6Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 7Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 8Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 9Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 10Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 11Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 12Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 13Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 14Answers for Additional ExercisesChapter 15Answers for Additional Exercises
Glossary
Index

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Introduction

Servers are important tools used on modern networks. They provide email support, file and print services, application functionality, and so much more. Server administrators are in high demand, and modern technologies such as virtualization and cloud computing have only increased the importance of the server administrator’s job.

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is a certification provided for entry-level professionals and those with long careers in the industry who have never acquired a certification credential. It includes three separate tracks: Information Technology (IT) Professional, Developer, and Database. The IT Professional track is for individuals pursuing work as administrators. The Developer track ...

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