Sams Teach Yourself Windows® Server 2008 in 24 Hours

Chapter 3. Configuring Windows Server 2008 Basic Settings

What You’ll Learn in This Hour:

• Working with the Server Start Menu

• Using the Control Panel

• Working with Printers and Other Hardware Devices

• Uninstalling a Program

• Scheduling Tasks

• Configuring Virtual Memory Settings

• Using the Server Manager

• Managing Local User Accounts and Groups

Windows Server 2008 has a slightly different look and feel when compared to the previous version—Windows Server 2003—of Microsoft’s network operating system. It now embraces a somewhat similar desktop to Windows Vista. It also embraces a similar Start menu system and set of Control Panel applets.

Accessing administrative features for the local computer (such as local users and disk management) can still be accomplished through ...