Book description
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2: The Administrators Essential Reference introduces the Windows Server 2008 R2, which is Microsofts flagship server operating systems latest release. The book explores its features; describes differences between the available editions; and discusses its deployment. After introducing Windows Server 2008 R2, the book explains its installation and configuration processes followed by its networking. It also examines different features, such as the active directory, internet information services 7.5, Hyper-V, and PowerShell V2. It discusses securing Windows Server 2008 R2 files and its print services, remote desktop services, high-availability and recovery features, and monitoring and troubleshooting; in addition, their delta changes are discussed in the final chapter. The book also explores the features that influence both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. These features allow the server operating system to work with Windows 7. One feature is the BranchCache, which offers users who open files across a Wide Area Network a better end-user experience by caching copy in the branch office when a document or intranet Web site is opened for the first time. Another feature is DirectAccess, which is the new remote connectivity solution for Windows networks.- Features information on how to plan, deploy, and administrate Windows Server 2008 R2 using best practice guidance
- Provides in-depth coverage of Hyper-V, DirectAccess, Remote Desktop Services, Active Directory, and BranchCache
- Includes Delta Changes to allow experienced administrators to quickly gain insight to changes between Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2008 R2
- Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2
- Chapter 3: Windows Server 2008 R2 Networking
- Chapter 4: Feature Focus
- Chapter 5: Windows Server 2008 R2 File and Print Services
- Chapter 6: Internet Information Services 7.5 Feature Focus
- Chapter 7: Hyper-V Feature Focus
- Chapter 8: Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services
- Chapter 9: Windows Server 2008 R2 High-Availability and Recovery Features
- Chapter 10: Securing Windows Server 2008 R2
- Chapter 11: Power Shell V2 Feature Focus
- Chapter 12: Windows Server 2008 R2 Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Chapter 13: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
- Chapter 14: Windows Server 2008 R2 Delta Changes
- Index
Product information
- Title: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Administrator's Reference
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2010
- Publisher(s): Syngress
- ISBN: 9781597495790
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