Windows Server 2008 How-To

Real Solutions for Windows Server 2008 Administrators
Need fast, reliable, easy-to-implement solutions for Microsoft Windows Server 2008? This book delivers exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll find tested, step-by-step procedures for every facet of Windows Server 2008 planning, deployment, configuration, security, and day-to-day administration. This book includes special sections looking forward to the new R2 release and fully reflects all major enhancements built into Windows Server 2008–including Hyper-V virtualization, Server Core, major Terminal Services improvements, and many more changes that make older administration guides obsolete. When time is of the essence, turn here first: get answers you can trust–and use–right now!
Fast, Accurate, and Easy to Use!
Prepare to deploy Windows Server 2008 and walk through an efficient installation
Administer Windows Server 2008 with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Device Manager, Task Scheduler, and Remote Desktop
Use Server Manager to perform initial configuration tasks, manage settings, and administer server roles
Deliver client applications more efficiently with Terminal Services
Deploy Server Core to minimize attack surface and maximize security
Plan, deploy, and manage Hyper-V virtualized environments that reduce costs and improve business flexibility
Create, configure, secure, and manage new websites with IIS 7.x
Centrally manage your users with the newest version of Active Directory
Install and configure server roles such as DNS, DHCP, and file services
Configure both IPv4 and IPv6
Establish efficient, practical backup and restore procedures
Protect your data and infrastructure using Windows Server 2008’s multiple security features
Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune server performance