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Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

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Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

Overview of this book

Windows Server 2016 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. This book is designed to get you started with Windows Server 2016. It will prepare you for your MTA 98-365 exam. With step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand graphics, you will be able to understand the roles, features, functions, and quirks of Windows Server 2016. The book begins with the basics of Windows Server 2016, which includes the installation process and basic configuration. You will then move on to roles and features such as Active Directory, Hyper-V, Remote Access, Storage, and Printer. With the help of real-world examples, you will get to grips with the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016, which will help you solve difficult tasks the easy way. Later, the book also shows you maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, where with the help of best practices you will be able to manage Windows Server 2016 with ease. Each chapter ends with a questionnaire to ensure you make the best use of the content provided. By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge required to administer and manage Windows Server environments.

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Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals
Dec, 2017 | 386 pages
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Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Preface
Preface
What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support
Piracy
Questions
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1
Introducing Windows Server
Introducing Windows Server
Computer network overview
Windows Server overview
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
2
Installing Windows Server
Installing Windows Server
Understanding server installation (1)
Understanding server installation options (1.3)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
3
Post-Installation Tasks in Windows Server
Post-Installation Tasks in Windows Server
Understanding devices and device drivers (1.1)
Understanding the registry and services (1.2)
Windows Server initial configuration
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
4
Directory Services in Windows Server
Directory Services in Windows Server
Understanding the Active Directory infrastructure (3.3)
Understanding Domain Name System (DNS)
Understanding organizational units (OUs) and containers (3.2)
Understanding accounts and groups (3.1)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
5
Adding Roles to Windows Server
Adding Roles to Windows Server
Understanding server roles and features (2)
Identifying application servers (2.1)
Understanding web services (2.2)
Understanding Remote Access (2.3)
Understanding file and print services (2.4)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
6
Group Policy in Windows Server
Group Policy in Windows Server
Understanding Group Policy (GP) (3.4)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
7
Virtualization with Windows Server
Virtualization with Windows Server
Understanding server virtualization (2.5)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
8
Storing Data in Windows Server
Storing Data in Windows Server
Understanding storage technologies (4)
Understanding RAID (4.2)
Understanding disk types (4.3)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
9
Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server
Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server
Identifying major server hardware components (5.1)
Understanding performance monitoring (5.2)
Understanding logs and alerts (5.3)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
10
Updating and Troubleshooting Windows Server
Updating and Troubleshooting Windows Server
Identifying steps in the startup process (6.1)
Understanding business continuity (6.2)
Understanding updates (6.3)
Understanding the troubleshooting methodology (6.4)
References from Windows IT Pro Center
Summary
Questions
11
Studying and Passing the MTA 98-365 Exam
Studying and Passing the MTA 98-365 Exam
Objective 1—Understanding Server installation (10 - 15%)
Objective 2—Understanding server roles (25 - 30%)
Objective 3—Understanding Active Directory (20 - 25%)
Objective 4—Understanding storage (10 - 15%)
Objective 5—Understanding server performance management (10 - 15%)
Objective 6—Understanding server maintenance (15 - 20%)
References for MTA 98-365 exam
12
Examples of GPOs for Sys Admins
Examples of GPOs for Sys Admins
GPOs of interest to Sys Admins
13
Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Server
Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Server
Windows key combinations in Windows Server 2016
14
Answers to Chapter Questions
Answers to Chapter Questions
Chapter 1 — Answers
Chapter 2—Answers
Chapter 3—Answers
Chapter 4—Answers
Chapter 5—Answers
Chapter 6—Answers
Chapter 7—Answers
Chapter 8 — Answers
Chapter 9 — Answers
Chapter 10 — Answers

Installing Windows Server

This chapter is designed to provide you with detailed instructions for installing Windows Server 2016. The step-by-step instructions, driven by easy-to-understand graphics, explain and show you how to master the installation of Windows Server 2016. With the guidance provided by this easy-to-follow chapter, you will quickly learn the installation process without obstacles. It is an excellent collection of how-to tips and an easy way of getting the job done. With that in mind, this chapter covers the following installation types:

  • Clean installation
  • Installation over a network using Windows Deployment Service (WDS)
  • Unattended installation
  • Upgrade and migration

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Understanding partition schemes
  • Understanding boot options
  • Understanding installation options
  • Performing a clean installation
  • Performing a network installation
  • Performing...
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