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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 disk types (4.3)

One reason why you should know about disk types is to find about their benefits. In turn, that will help you understand the real storage potential of any disk types.

Hard disk drive

The hard disk drive (HDD) is a secondary storage type. As such, it is a computer component that uses the motor to spin the disc, has a magnetic read-and-write head, and has metal platters that permanently store data. Each platter contains tracks and sectors. The starting point for storing data in HDDs is the outer track. In the case of an HDD with one disc platter, the read-and-write head is located above the platter at a distance of microns, thus never touching the disc. If it does, then physical damage occurs. The...