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Windows Server 2019 Administration Fundamentals - Second Edition

By : Bekim Dauti
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Windows Server 2019 Administration Fundamentals - Second Edition

By: Bekim Dauti

Overview of this book

Windows Server 2019 is the server operating system introduced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. This book will not only get you started with Windows Server 2019, but will also help you prepare for the MTA 98-365 exam. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand graphics, you will become well-versed with the roles, features, and functions of Windows Server 2019. Starting with the installation process, upgrades, and basic configuration, you will move on to explore roles and features such as Active Directory, Hyper-V, remote access, storage, and printers. The book then takes you through maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to guide you in efficiently managing Windows Server 2019. In addition, it covers Windows Server 2019 best practices using real-world examples. Complete with questionnaires, and detailed answers at the end of the book, you can test your understanding of the concepts covered in each chapter. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the knowledge you need to troubleshoot, update, and maintain servers so as to ensure business continuity.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Title Page
Dedication
Foreword

Chapter exercise – downloading Windows Server 2019

In this chapter exercise, you will learn how to download Windows Server 2019.

Downloading Windows Server 2019

To download Windows Server 2019 on your Windows 10 computer, complete the following steps:

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open Run.
  2. Enter microsoft-edge: and press Enter.
  3. In Microsoft Edge, click the address bar and enter https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/, and then press Enter.
  4. On the Evaluation Center page, click the search icon in the right-upper corner and enter Windows Server 2019, then press Enter.
  5. From the Search results, select Windows Server 2019.
  1. Select your evaluation file type, and then click Continue.
  2. Complete the form as shown in Figure 1.12, and then click Continue:

Figure 1.12. Downloading Windows Server 2019 evaluation
  1. Select your language, and then click Download.
  2. Shortly after, the Windows Server 2019 download will begin. If not, you may want to click the Download button.
Once your Windows Server 2019 download completes, you should burn the ISO file to a USB flash drive. If you do not know how, then follow the instructions at https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-burn-an-iso-file-to-a-usb-drive-2619270. Once completed, you are all set to move on with the installation of the Windows Server 2019 evaluation version.