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Windows Server 2008 Portable Command Guide: MCTS 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and MCITP 70-646, 70-647

Windows Server 2008 Portable Command Guide: MCTS 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and MCITP 70-646, 70-647

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by Darril Gibson
Publisher: Pearson IT Certification
Release Date: May 2011
ISBN: 9780132602990
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Book Description

All essential Windows Server 2008 and R2 MCTS 70-640, 70-642 and 70-643, and MCITP 70-646 and 70-647 commands in one quick, portable guide

  • Fast, authoritative Windows Server 2008 and R2 command review that maps directly to Microsoft's new 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-646, and 70-647 exams

  • Contains realistic examples, diagrams, and command outputs that illuminate the "how" and "why" of using each command

  • Convenient, lightweight, and friendly: lets readers study without a huge book or live Web connection

This is the ideal supplementary resource for every network, system, and support professional who wants to earn MCTS or MCITP certification for Windows Server 2008. Quick, lightweight, and packed with realistic examples, it summarizes all the commands, keywords, options, and prompts covered on Microsoft's latest exams (70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-646, 70-647), plus additional commands used in day-to-day administration of Windows Server 2008 (including R2). Using diagrams and sample outputs, it explains all the commands needed to deploy, administer, secure, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 in any environment. Designed to map directly to each exam objective, this book enables you to study anywhere, even if you don't have an Internet connection - and without having to carry around a large, heavy book. You immediately see a "What do you want to do" section pointing you to the specific topics, chapters, and pages you're looking for - making this book an ideal resource for solving real problems, not just preparing for exams.

Table of Contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Contents at a Glance
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. About the Author
  7. About the Series Editor
  8. About the Technical Editor
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. We Want to Hear from You!
  11. Reader Services
  12. Introduction
  13. Part I: Command Prompt Basics
    1. Chapter 1. Launching and Using the Command Prompt
    2. Chapter 2. Basic Rules When Using the Command Prompt
    3. Chapter 3. Manipulating Files, Folders, and Shares
    4. Chapter 4. Creating Batch Files
  14. Part II: Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
    1. Chapter 5. Using dnscmd
    2. Chapter 6. Using nslookup
  15. Part III: Managing and Troubleshooting Active Directory
    1. Chapter 7. Using Basic ds Commands
    2. Chapter 8. Using Advanced ds Commands
    3. Chapter 9. Promoting and Demoting a Domain Controller (DC)
    4. Chapter 10. Working with the Schema
    5. Chapter 11. Working with Active Directory Accounts
    6. Chapter 12. Using ntdsutil
    7. Chapter 13. Using netdom
    8. Chapter 14. Troubleshooting Replication
  16. Part IV: Group Policy and the Command Line
    1. Chapter 15. Group Policy Overview
    2. Chapter 16. Group Policy Command-Line Tools
    3. Chapter 17. Security Configuration Wizard
  17. Part V: Configuring Server Core
    1. Chapter 18. Configuring Server Core after Installation
    2. Chapter 19. Adding Roles to Server Core
    3. Chapter 20. Configuring Server Core for Remote Administration
  18. Part VI: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    1. Chapter 21. Manipulating Services
    2. Chapter 22. Basic Routing on a Server
    3. Chapter 23. Working with Printers
    4. Chapter 24. Licensing and Activation
    5. Chapter 25. Using netsh
    6. Chapter 26. Working with Event Subscriptions
    7. Chapter 27. Using wbadmin
  19. Part VII: Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    1. Chapter 28. Troubleshooting Networking Issues
    2. Chapter 29. Using the Reliability and Performance Monitor
    3. Chapter 30. Using Network Monitor and nmcap
  20. Part VIII: Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services
    1. Chapter 31. Remote Desktop Services
    2. Chapter 32. Remote Administration
  21. Part IX: Working with Some Server Roles from the Command Line
    1. Chapter 33. Using Windows Deployment Services
    2. Chapter 34. Manipulating IIS with appcmd
  22. Part X: Using Visual Basic Scripts (VB Script)
    1. Chapter 35. Creating Basic Visual Basic Scripts
    2. Chapter 36. Manipulating Active Directory with Visual Basic Scripts
  23. Part XI: Using PowerShell
    1. Chapter 37. Starting and Using PowerShell
    2. Chapter 38. Creating and Running a PowerShell Script
    3. Chapter 39. Using the Integrated Scripting Environment
    4. Chapter 40. Using PowerShell to Manage Active Directory
  24. Appendix. Create Your Own Journal Here