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Windows Server® 2008 Server Core Administrator's Pocket Consultant

by Mitch Tulloch

September 2008

Intermediate to advanced

464 pages

12h 10m

English

Microsoft Press

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Who Is This Book For?How This Book Is OrganizedConventions Used in This BookOther Server Core ResourcesContact the AuthorSupport
What Is Server Core?Full vs. Server CoreThe Server Core GUISupported Server RolesSupported Optional FeaturesServer Core ArchitectureDriver SupportService FootprintWhy Is Server Core Useful?Benefits of Server CorePossible Usage ScenariosNon-Usage Scenarios
Planning for InstallationSystem RequirementsUpgrade ConstraintsManually Installing Server CorePerforming a Manual Install from DVDPerforming a Manual Install Using Retail DVD MediaPerforming a Manual Install Using Volume-Licensed DVD MediaPerforming a Manual Install over the NetworkDeploying Server Core Using the Windows AIKTypes of Unattended InstallsInstalling the Windows AIKCreating a Basic Answer File for Unattended InstallsMinimal Answer File Settings for an Unattended InstallPreparing to Create an Answer FileConfiguring Minimal Answer File Settings for a Completely Automated InstallPerforming an Unattended Install from a DVDPerforming an Install from a Configuration SetCreating a Bootable Windows PE CDCreating a Configuration SetPerforming an Install from a Configuration Set Using a Network SharePerforming an Install from ImageCreating and Capturing the Master InstallationApplying the Captured Image to a Destination ComputerDeploying Server Core Using Windows Deployment ServicesDeploying Server Core Using Microsoft Deployment
Methods for Performing Initial ConfigurationSetting the Local Administrator PasswordSetting the Local Administrator Password During First LogonSetting the Local Administrator Password Using an Answer FileResetting the Local Administrator Password from the Command PromptChanging the Local Administrator PasswordManaging Local Users and GroupsManaging Local Users and Groups from the Command PromptDisplaying a List of Local User AccountsAdding a Local User AccountRemoving a Local User AccountAdding a User to the Local Administrators GroupManaging Users and Groups Using an Answer FileChanging the Computer NameChanging the Computer Name from the Command PromptChanging the Computer Name of a Domain-Joined ComputerSpecifying the Computer Name in an Answer FileConfiguring TCP/IP Networking SettingsConfiguring IPv4 Networking Settings from the Command PromptConfiguring IPv4 Networking Settings Using an Answer FileConfiguring IPv6 Networking SettingsConfiguring Date and Time SettingsConfiguring Date and Time Settings from the Command PromptConfiguring Date and Time Settings Using an Answer FileConfiguring Regional and Language SettingsConfiguring Regional and Language Settings from the Command PromptConfiguring Regional and Language Settings in an Answer FileConfiguring Automatic UpdatesConfiguring Automatic Updates from the Command PromptConfiguring Automatic Update Settings Using an Answer FileConfiguring Windows Error ReportingConfiguring Windows Error Reporting from a Command PromptConfiguring Windows Error Reporting on Domain-Joined ComputersConfiguring WER Settings Using an Answer FileParticipating in the Customer Experience Improvement ProgramConfiguring CEIP Settings from the Command PromptConfiguring CEIP Settings Using an Answer FileActivating WindowsActivating Windows from the Command PromptActivating Windows Using an Answer FileEnabling Remote DesktopEnabling Remote Desktop from the Command PromptConfiguring Remote Desktop to Require Network Level AuthenticationEnabling Remote Desktop Using an Answer FileEnabling Remote Administration of Windows FirewallEnabling Remote Administration of Windows Firewall from the Command PromptConfiguring Windows Firewall from the Command PromptEnabling Remote Administration of Windows Firewall Using an Answer FileJoining a DomainJoining a Domain from the Command PromptJoining a Domain Using an Answer FileOther Initial Configuration TasksConfiguring the Paging FileConfiguring Display SettingsConfiguring Screen Saver TimeoutConfiguring Proxy Server Settings
Understanding Roles and FeaturesTools for Installing Roles and FeaturesUnderstanding PackagesUnderstanding Package NamesUnderstanding Package DependenciesEnumerating Installed Roles and FeaturesEnumerating Installed Roles and Features Using OclistUsing Find to Simplify the Output of OclistEnumerating Installed Roles and Features Using WMIInstalling and Uninstalling Roles and Features Using OcsetupInstalling a Role or Feature Using OcsetupInstalling the DHCP Server RoleVerifying Installation of the RoleUninstalling the DHCP Server RoleInstalling the Web Server (IIS) RoleAdding HTTP Logging to the Web Server (IIS) RoleInstalling Roles and Features That Have DependenciesRemoving Roles and Features That Have DependenciesInstalling Multiple Roles and Features Using Ocsetup with an Answer FileUnattended Installation of Roles and FeaturesSysprep Support for Server RolesPermanently Removing Unneeded Roles and Features
Using the Command PromptStarting the Command PromptChanging the Current Directory of the Default Command PromptUsing the Run and RunOnce Registry KeysStart a Command Prompt When No Command Prompt Is VisibleStarting Additional Command Prompt WindowsStarting a Command Prompt at a Specified Drive or DirectoryStarting a Command Prompt Using ParametersWorking with Multiple Command PromptsClosing a Command PromptCustomizing the Command PromptIncreasing the History BufferSimplifying Cut and PasteIncreasing the Screen BufferAdditional CustomizationsCustomizing the BackgroundRunning Multiple CommandsCommand RedirectionWorking with Environment VariablesDisplaying Environment VariablesDefining New Environment VariablesUsing Environment VariablesCommands for Common TasksUsing ScriptsWMI Support in Server CoreWMI Provider Support in Server CoreWMI Namespace Support in Server CoreWMI Classes Supported by Server CoreUsing WMIC
Using Remote DesktopEnabling Remote Desktop Using Scregedit.wsfEnabling Remote Desktop Using an Answer FileUsing Scregedit.wsf to Require Network Level Authentication for Remote DesktopUsing an Answer File to Require Network Level Authentication for Remote DesktopUsing Remote Desktop to Administer Server CoreUsing TS Remote App for Publishing Cmd to Administer Server CoreManaging Terminal Services on Server CoreUsing WinRSConfiguring WinRM on Server CoreUsing WinRS to Administer Server Core in a DomainUsing WinRS to Administer Server Core in a WorkgroupRequirements for Using WinRSConfiguring WinRM and WinRS Using Group PolicyUsing MMC Snap-ins and RSATUsing MMC Consoles to Administer Server Core in a DomainChanging the Focus of an MMC ConsoleUsing MMC Snap-ins to Administer Server CoreUsing the Device Manager Snap-inUsing the Disk Management Snap-inUsing the IP Security Policy Management Snap-inUsing the Reliability And Performance Snap-inEnabling Any MMC Snap-in to Administer Server CoreUsing MMC Snap-ins to Administer Server Core in a WorkgroupUsing RSAT to Administer Server Core in a DomainInstalling RSAT on a Full Installation of Windows Server 2008Installing RSAT on Windows Vista SP1Using RSAT to Administer Server Core Remotely in a DomainUsing RSAT to Administer Server Core Remotely in a WorkgroupUsing Other GUI ToolsUsing Windows Explorer RemotelyUsing Task Scheduler RemotelyUsing Registry Editor RemotelyUsing Group PolicyGroup Policy Tools on Server CoreUsing WMI Filters to Administer Server Core with Group PolicyManaging Local Group Policy on Server CoreUsing Windows PowerShell

Installing AD DS on Server CoreCreating a New Forest Using Unattended DcpromoVerifying the Unattended Dcpromo OperationCustomizing the Dcpromo Unattend File for Domain Controller PromotionCreating a New Domain Tree Using Unattended DcpromoCreating a New Child Domain Using Unattended DcpromoInstalling a Replica Domain Controller into an Existing Domain Using Unattended DcpromoRemoving a Domain Controller Using Unattended DcpromoRemoving a Replica Domain Controller from a DomainCustomizing the Dcpromo Unattend File for Domain Controller DemotionRemoving the Last Domain Controller from a DomainRemoving the Last Domain Controller from a ForestPerforming a Forced Removal of a Domain ControllerPreparing an Existing Active Directory Environment for Windows Server 2008 Domain ControllersPreparing an Existing Active Directory ForestPreparing an Existing Active Directory DomainNew Functionality Provided by Windows Server 2008 Forest Functional LevelNew Functionality Provided by Windows Server 2008 Domain Functional LevelManaging Server Core Domain ControllersManaging Server Core Domain Controllers Using MMC ConsolesManaging Server Core Domain Controllers Using Command-Line UtilitiesPerforming Common Active Directory Management TasksManaging FSMO RolesManaging User AccountsManaging Computer AccountsManage Organizational UnitsManaging Active Directory ReplicationWorking with Server Core Read-Only Domain ControllersAdditional Limitations of RODCsPreparing a Forest for RODCsInstalling an RODC on Server CoreConfiguring the Password Replication Policy for an RODC
Installing the DHCP Server Role on Server CoreInstalling the DHCP Server Role from the Command PromptInstalling the DHCP Server Role Using an Answer FileStarting the DHCP Server ServiceRemoving the DHCP Server RoleManaging a Server Core DHCP ServerManaging DHCP ServersManaging DHCP Servers Using RSATManaging DHCP Servers Interactively Using NetshManaging DHCP Servers in Batch Mode Using Netsh ScriptsGranting Users Privileges for Managing DHCP ServersAuthorizing a DHCP Server in Active DirectorySelecting an Authorized DHCP Server to ManageViewing and Modifying DHCP Server ConfigurationCreating and Managing ScopesCreating a New ScopeAdding an IP Address Range to a ScopeAdding Exclusions to a ScopeCreating ReservationsConfiguring DHCP OptionsCreating and Configuring a Scope Using a Batch FileConfiguring Lease DurationActivating a ScopeViewing ScopesDeleting a ScopeMaintaining DHCP ServersViewing DHCP Server ActivityViewing DHCP Scope StatisticsBacking Up the DHCP Server DatabaseRestoring the DHCP Server DatabaseExporting and Importing a DHCP Server ConfigurationReconciling DHCP ScopesDumping and Loading a DHCP Server ConfigurationMonitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP Servers
Installing the DNS Server Role on Server CoreInstalling the DNS Server Role on a Domain ControllerVerifying the SRV Resource Records for a Domain ControllerConfiguring the Priority and Weight of SRV Resource RecordsInstalling the DNS Server Role from the Command PromptInstalling the DNS Server Role Using an Answer FileRemoving the DNS Server RoleManaging a Server Core DNS ServerManaging DNS ServersManaging a Server Core DNS Server Using RSATManaging a Server Core DNS Server from the Command LineConfiguring DNS ServersConfiguring a Caching-Only DNS ServerConfiguring a Primary DNS ServerConfiguring a Secondary DNS ServerCreating and Managing ZonesDisplaying a List of Zones on a DNS ServerCreating a Forward Lookup Standard Primary ZoneCreating a Forward Lookup AD DS–Integrated Primary ZoneCreating a Forward Lookup Standard Secondary ZoneCreating a Forward Lookup Standard Stub ZoneCreating a Forward Lookup AD DS–Integrated Stub ZoneCreating Reverse Lookup ZonesDeleting a ZoneCreating and Managing Resource RecordsDisplay a List of All Resource Records in a ZoneExporting Detailed Information Concerning All Resource Records in a ZoneDisplaying the Resource Records for a NodeCreating Resource RecordsModifying Resource RecordsModifying the SOA Resource RecordPerforming Other DNS Management TasksConfiguring ForwardersConfiguring Conditional ForwardersConfiguring Zone TransfersIntegrating DNS with DHCPConfiguring Aging and ScavengingIntegrating DNS with WINSConfiguring the GlobalNames ZoneMaintaining DNS ServersStarting and Stopping the DNS Server ServicePausing and Resuming ZonesInitiating ScavengingMonitoring and Troubleshooting DNSConfiguring DNS Server Debug LoggingVerifying DNS Server Configuration Using the DNS ConsoleVerifying DNS Server Configuration Using Nslookup
Installing and Managing the File Services Role on Server CoreInstalling File Services Role Services from the Command LineInstalling File Services Role Services Using an Answer FileManaging Disks and File SystemsManaging Disks and Volumes Using DiskpartScripting Diskpart CommandsDisplaying Detailed File System InformationDisplaying Free Space on a VolumeSearch for Files or Folders on a VolumeDisplaying File System FiltersSetting the Dirty Bit on a VolumeRunning ChkdskConfiguring Self-Healing NTFSEnabling BugcheckOnCorruptDefragment a VolumeViewing and Modifying the ACLs for Files and FoldersCreating Symbolic LinksFormatting USB Flash Drives Using exFATManaging Hardware RAID Using DiskraidManaging Shared FoldersCreating Shared FoldersViewing Shared FoldersConfiguring Shared Folder PermissionsDeleting a ShareUsing the Share And Storage Management Snap-inImplementing DFSUnderstanding DFS Management ToolsCreating a Domain-Based NamespaceAdding an Additional Namespace ServerCreating FoldersAdding a Folder TargetReplicating a FolderTesting a DFS NamespaceInstalling and Managing the Print Services Role on Server CoreManaging Server Core Print Servers Using Print ManagementManaging Server Core Print Servers from the Command LineUsing the Printer Admin ScriptsUsing PrintUI.dll with Rundll32.exeConfiguring Print Server PropertiesInstall a PrinterViewing and Configuring Printer PropertiesDisplaying Printer SettingsSpecifying the Default PrinterAdding Printer DriversManaging Print Queues and Print Jobs
Understanding the Web Server RoleUnderstanding IIS 7.0 Components and Their DependenciesCategories of IIS 7.0 ComponentsIndividual IIS 7.0 ComponentsUnderstanding the Limitations of IIS 7.0 on Server CoreInstalling the Web Server RoleInstalling a Default Web ServerInstalling a Classic ASP Web ServerInstalling All IIS 7.0 ComponentsInstalling PHP on Server CoreInstalling the Web Server Role Using an Answer FileManaging the Web Server RoleUsing Appcmd.exeCommon Management TasksVerifying the Default Web SiteCreating a Web SiteStopping and Starting a Web SiteCreating a Virtual DirectoryCreating an ApplicationCreating an Application PoolIsolating an Application in a Separate PoolManaging an Application Pool
Installing and Managing the Hyper-V Role on Server CoreHyper-V TerminologyHypervisorPartitionSnapshotEnlightenmentsIntegration ServicesSynthetic DevicesEmulated DevicesInstalling the Hyper-V RoleVerifying Operating System Support for Hyper-VInstalling the Hyper-V Update PackageInstalling the Hyper-V RoleVerifying Role InstallationTroubleshooting Role InstallationManaging the Hyper-V RoleUsing the Hyper-V Management ConsoleConfiguring Hyper-V SettingsConfiguring Virtual NetworksCreating New Virtual MachinesConfiguring Virtual Machine SettingsInstalling Guest Operating SystemsManaging Virtual MachinesInstalling Integration ServicesCreating SnapshotsManaging Virtual Machines Using WMIManaging Virtual Machines Using PowerShellInstalling and Managing the AD LDS Role on Server CoreInstalling the AD LDS RoleManaging the AD LDS RoleCreating a New AD LDS InstanceManaging the New InstanceInstalling and Managing the Streaming Media Services Role on Server CoreInstalling the Streaming Media Services RoleDownloading and Applying the Windows Media Services 2008 Update PackageInstalling the Streaming Media Services Role on Server CoreStarting the Windows Media Services ServiceManaging the Streaming Media Services RoleDownloading and Applying the Windows Media Services Remote Server Administration Tools Update PackageUsing the Windows Media Services Remote Server Administration Tools Snap-in
Managing ServicesManaging Services from the Command LineDetermining What Services Are RunningStopping and Starting ServicesDisplaying Service Configuration InformationConfiguring the Start Mode for a ServiceManaging Services Using the Services Snap-inManaging Devices and Device DriversManaging Devices from the Command LineDisplaying a List of DriversInstalling Drivers Manually Using PnputilObtaining Drivers for DevicesManaging Devices Using the Device Manager Snap-inManaging ProcessesDisplaying Processes and Process DetailsStopping a ProcessStarting a ProcessManaging Scheduled TasksManaging Scheduled Tasks from the Command LineViewing Scheduled TasksCreating a New TaskModifying an Existing TaskRunning Tasks and Ending Running TasksDeleting a TaskManaging Scheduled Tasks Using the Task Scheduler Snap-inEvent LoggingViewing Events from the Command LineEnumerating the Names of All Event LogsDisplaying the Status of an Event LogViewing and Modifying the Configuration of an Event LogQuerying for Specific Events in an Event LogExporting, Archiving, and Clearing an Event LogViewing Events Using Event ViewerConfiguring Event SubscriptionsConfiguring the Source ComputerConfiguring the CollectorManaging Subscriptions Using WecutilPerformance MonitoringCollecting and Analyzing Performance Data Using the Reliability and Performance MonitorCollecting and Analyzing Performance Data from the Command LineBackup and RecoveryInstalling the Windows Server Backup FeatureInstalling the Windows Server Backup Feature from the Command LineInstalling the Windows Server Backup Feature Using an Answer FilePerforming Backup and Recovery Using the Windows Server Backup Snap-inPerforming a Manual BackupScheduling BackupsConfiguring Backup TypePerforming a RecoveryPerforming a Full Server RecoveryPerforming Backup and Recovery from the Command LineManaging Scheduled Backups Using WbadminPerforming a Manual Backup Using WbadminViewing the Status of a Backup Operation Using WbadminPerforming a Recovery Using WbadminBacking Up the System State Using WbadminInstalling Software UpdatesInstalling Updates ManuallyViewing Installed UpdatesUninstalling UpdatesInstalling ApplicationsSupported Types of ApplicationsInstalling and Uninstalling ApplicationsInstalling an ApplicationViewing Installed ApplicationsUninstalling an Application
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