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Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

By : Bekim Dauti

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Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

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By: Bekim Dauti

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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.

Preface

What this book covers

What you need for this book

Who this book is for

Conventions

Reader feedback

Customer support

Piracy

Questions

Free Chapter

Introducing Windows Server

Computer network overview

Windows Server overview

References from Windows IT Pro Center

Summary

Questions

Installing Windows Server

Understanding server installation (1)

Understanding server installation options (1.3)

References from Windows IT Pro Center

Summary

Questions

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

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

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

Group Policy in Windows Server

Understanding Group Policy (GP) (3.4)

References from Windows IT Pro Center

Summary

Questions

Virtualization with Windows Server

Understanding server virtualization (2.5)

References from Windows IT Pro Center

Summary

Questions

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

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

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

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

Examples of GPOs for Sys Admins

GPOs of interest to Sys Admins

Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Server

Windows key combinations in Windows Server 2016

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: