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Windows Server 2022 Administration Fundamentals - Third Edition

by Bekim Dauti

September 2022

Beginner

398 pages

8h 30m

English

Packt Publishing

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Technical requirementsGetting to know computer networksWhat is a computer network?The types of computer networksExploring computer network componentsClients and serversHosts and nodesInvestigating computer network architecturesP2P network architectureClient/server network architectureGetting to know IP addressing and subnettingIPv4 network addressesIPv6 network addressesIPv4 subnettingExploring serversServer hardware and softwareServer sizes, form factors, and shapesUnderstanding a NOSWindows Server overviewLinux Server overviewmacOS Server overviewUnderstanding Windows ServerThe Windows Server timelineChapter exercise – downloading Windows Server 2022SummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsAn overview of Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2022 editionsWindows Server 2022 versus Windows Server 2019The minimum and recommended system requirementsWhat’s new in Windows Server 2022?Microsoft Edge ChromiumAzure hybrid centerStorage Migration ServiceStorage ReplicaSecured-core serverAzure Kubernetes ServiceContainersWindows Admin CenterChapter exercise – downloading Windows Admin CenterSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding the installation of Windows Server 2022Getting to know the partition schemesGetting to know the boot optionsAccessing the advanced startup optionsVarious Windows Server 2022 installation methodsChoosing Desktop Experience, Server Core, or Nano Server installationA clean installationInstalling over a networkUnattended installationAn in-place upgradeMigrating network servicesTrying Windows Server 2022 in AzureChapter exercise – setting up WDSInstalling WDSSetting up WDSSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding devices and device driversGetting to know computer devices and device driversWorking with devices and device driversGetting to know PnP, IRQ, DMA, and driver signingUnderstanding the Windows Registry and its servicesWindows Server RegistryWindows Server servicesWorking with Windows Registry and its servicesUnderstanding Windows Server initial configurationUsing Server Manager in Desktop ExperienceUsing Server Configuration in Server CoreChapter exercise – performing an initial Windows Server configurationPerforming Windows Server initial configuration using Server ManagerPerforming Windows Server initial configuration using Server ConfigurationSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding the Active Directory infrastructureDCDomainsTree domainForestChild domainOperations master rolesComparing a domain with a workgroupTrust relationshipFunctional levelsNamespacesSitesReplicationSchemaMicrosoft PassportUnderstanding DNSAdding the DNS roleThe hosts and lmhosts filesHostnamesDNS zonesWINSUNCUnderstanding OUs and containersWhat are OUs?Default containersHidden default containersUses of default containersDelegating control to an OUUnderstanding accounts and groupsDomain accountsLocal accountsUser profilesComputer accountsGroup typesDefault groupsGroup scopesGroup nestingChapter exercise – installing the AD DS and DNS roles and promoting the server to a DCSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding server roles and featuresServer rolesRole servicesServer featuresServer ManagerUnderstanding application serversEmail serverDatabase serverCollaboration serverMonitoring serverData protection serverUnderstanding web servicesIISWWWFTPSeparate worker processesAdding components to the IISSitesPortsSSLCertificatesUnderstanding Remote AccessRemote AssistanceRSATRDSRDS LicensingRDGVPNApp-VMultiple portsUnderstanding file and print servicesFile Services rolePDS roleUnderstanding user rights, NTFS permissions, and share permissionsUnderstanding file server auditingChapter exercise – installing the Web Server (IIS) and  PDS rolesInstalling the Web Server (IIS) roleInstalling a PDS roleSummaryQuestionsFurther reading

Technical requirementsUnderstanding GPManaging GPOsGPO configuration settingsProcessing GPOsTypes of GP editorsLocal Group Policy EditorUpdating local GPOsGPO configuration settingsChapter exercise – examples of GPOs for system administratorsRenaming the administrator accountRenaming the guest accountBlocking the Microsoft accountsProhibiting access to the Control Panel and PC settingsDenying access to all removable storage classesSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding server virtualizationVirtualization modesThe Hyper-V architectureHyper-V’s installation requirementsNested virtualizationGetting to know Hyper-V ManagerConfiguration settings in Hyper-VCreating and configuring VHDsManaging a VM’s virtual memorySetting up a virtual networkUnderstanding checkpointsVHD and VHDX formatsP2V conversionV2P conversionConfiguring VM settingsManaging VMsChapter exercise – installing Hyper-V on Windows Server 2022SummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding storage technologiesExploring different storage typesAdapter and controller typesSerial bus technologiesStorage protocolsFile-sharing protocolsThe HBA and FC switchesThe iSCSI hardwareS2DDedupStorage tieringManaging storageUnderstanding RAIDTypes of RAIDHardware versus software RAIDSDSResiliency using S2DHigh availabilityUnderstanding disksHDDsSSDsODDsBasic diskDynamic diskMount pointsFilesystemsMounting a VHDDFSChapter exercise – enabling Dedup on Windows Server 2022SummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding server hardware componentsProcessorMemoryDiskNetwork interface32-bit and 64-bit architecturesRemovable drivesGraphics cardsCoolingPower supplyPhysical portsUnderstanding performance monitoringPerformance monitoring methodologyPerformance monitoring proceduresServer baselinesPerformance MonitorResource MonitorTask ManagerPerformance countersUnderstanding logs and alertsChapter exercise – working with the Performance Logs & Alerts serviceStarting the Performance Logs & Alerts serviceAccessing the Performance Monitor logs folderCreating performance data logsSetting up performance counter alertsSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsUnderstanding updatesUnderstanding Windows UpdateUpdating Microsoft programsUpdating third-party programsUpdating the device driversGetting to know WSUSUnderstanding the troubleshooting methodologyBest practices, guidelines, and proceduresTroubleshooting processThe systematic versus the specific approachTroubleshooting proceduresITILEvent ViewerUnderstanding the startup processBIOSUEFITPMPOSTMBRBCDBootloaderBoot sectorBoot menuSafe ModeUnderstanding business continuityDRPData redundancyClusteringFolder redirectionBackup and restoreActive Directory (AD) restorePower redundancyChapter exercise – using Event Viewer to monitor and manage logsSetting up centralized monitoringFiltering Event Viewer logsChanging the default logs locationSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
What is Microsoft Certification?What is Microsoft role-based certification?Who should take a Microsoft Certification exam?Which skills are measured by Microsoft Certification exams?Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments (30–35%) Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment (10–15%)Manage virtual machines and containers (15–20%)Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (15–20%) Manage storage and file services (15–20%)What should you expect in a Microsoft Certification exam?How should you prepare for a Microsoft Certification exam?How do you register for a Microsoft Certification exam?On the day of the Microsoft Certification examNew Microsoft Certification validity period and renewal formatSummaryFurther reading
Chapter 1 – Getting Started with Windows ServerChapter 2 – Introducing Windows Server 2022Chapter 3 – Installing Windows Server 2022Chapter 4 – Post-Installation Tasks in Windows Server 2022Chapter 5 – Directory Services in Windows Server 2022Chapter 6 – Adding Roles to Windows Server 2022Chapter 7 – Group Policy in Windows Server 2022Chapter 8 – Virtualization with Windows Server 2022Chapter 9 – Storing Data in Windows Server 2022Chapter 10 – Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server 2022Chapter 11 – Updating and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2022
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1 Getting Started with Windows Server

This chapter introduces you to computer networking, in general, and Windows Server, in particular. As such, this chapter contains concepts from these two main topics. It begins with a section on computer networks, which covers the ideas and types. Then, discussions about hosts, nodes, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking, and clients/servers are covered in the Exploring computer network components section. Moreover, the Getting to know IP addressing and subnetting section covers IP addressing and subnetting. Together, they will help you learn and remember the basic concepts of computer networks because networking is considered part of the Windows Server Operating System (OS).

In contrast, Windows Server is covered ...