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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.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)

Understanding file and print services (2.4)

File and print services are considered core services of computer networks. Nowadays, every NOS on the market is capable of providing these services. For that reason, it is difficult to imagine a computer network without file and print servers.

The File Services role

In Windows Server 2016, the File Services role is automatically added upon completing the installation of an operating system. Perhaps that is a surprise to you? Maybe not, if you remember the fact that you have just installed a network operating system on your server (see Figure 5.19). As mentioned before, file services are must-have services in today's networks. From simple file sharing to work folders, or from...