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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)

Identifying application servers (2.1)

When searching for the meaning of the word application in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, one of the definitions is: an act of putting something to use. From that, the conclusion can be drawn that application servers are servers that offer usable services to the network. In the following sections, you will become familiar with some of the most applicable application servers around today.

Mail servers (2.1.1)

A mail server is a server that sends and receives emails. The main components of a mail server are:

  • Mail Transport Agent (MTA): This is responsible for transporting the mail between mail servers
  • Mail Delivery Agent (MDA): This is responsible for delivering the mail from the server...