Book Image

Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

Book Image

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.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)

Summary

We summarize the chapter with following points:

  • A computer system is comprised of the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
  • An internal device is any device that is located in the computer's case.
  • An external device is any device that is attached or connected to a computer's case, and as such constitutes the whole computer system.
  • A peripheral device is considered to be any device that is geographically located near to a computer, and as such is not an essential part of the computer system as a whole.
  • A network device is actually a peripheral device connected to a computer by a network cable.
  • A device driver is a program which acts as the translator between the computer hardware and an operating system.
  • A generic driver indicates that a generic (that is, alternative) device driver is installed instead of a proper one.
  • A black exclamation point on a yellow...