Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 R2

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • PLAN FOR WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2 (Pages 4 – 11)

    • Understand Hardware Requirements (Page 5)

    • Understand Windows Server 2008 R2 Editions and Roles (Page 7)

    • Consider Your Licensing Options (Page 11)

  • INSTALL WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2 (Pages 12 – 30)

    • Perform a Windows Server 2008 R2 Full Installation (Page 12)

    • Perform a Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core Installation (Page 20)

    • Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 (Page 21)

    • Install Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Unattended (Page 27)

  • MIGRATE TO WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2 (Pages 31 – 37)

    • Install Windows Server 2008 R2 Migration Tools (Page 32)

    • Migrate to Windows Server 2008 R2 (Page 37)

Every release of Windows Server has offered numerous ...

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