Mastering Windows Server 2022: Comprehensive administration of your Windows Server environment, 4th Edition

The complete guide for system administrators to install, manage, secure, and squeeze return on investment from their Windows Server 2022 infrastructure

Key Features
Design and implement Microsoft Server 2022 in an enterprise environment and use Windows Server to create secure and efficient networks
Concentrated learning on Windows core infrastructure technologies
Discover how to harden and secure your Windows Server infrastructure
Book Description
Written by a 10-time Microsoft MVP award winner with over 20 years of IT experience, Mastering Windows Server 2022 is a hands-on guide to administer any Windows Server environment. Whether new to the server world or working to keep your existing skills sharp, this book aims to be referenced on a regular basis instead of gathering dust on your shelf.

Updated with Server 2022 content, this book covers a wide variety of information pertaining to your role as a server administrator. We will expand upon versions and licensing models for this OS, and explore the 'single pane of glass' administration methodology by utilizing tools like Server Manager, PowerShell, and even Windows Admin Center. This book is primarily focused on Windows Server 2022 LTSC version, but follow along as we discuss the latest news for SAC server releases as this impacts Containers, Nano Server, and general OS release cadence.

This book covers a range of remote access technologies, and even teaches management of PKI and certificates. You will be empowered to virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V, and deploy your own Remote Desktop Services "farm". Learn about Server Core, built-in redundancy, and explore troubleshooting skills. All this on top of chapters about core infrastructure technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.

What you will learn
Build a Windows Server from the ground up and implement your own PKI
Manage your servers with Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Admin Center
Secure your network and data with modern technologies in Windows Server 2022
Understand containers and where Nano Server fits into the equation
Discover new ways to integrate your datacenter with Microsoft Azure
Virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V
Round out your understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
Deploy Remote Desktop Services in your environment
Who this book is for
Anyone interested in Windows Server administration will benefit from this book. If you are proficient in Microsoft infrastructure technologies and have worked with prior versions of Windows Server, then there are some focused topics on the aspects that are brand new and only available in Server 2022. On the other hand, if you are currently in a desktop support role looking to advance, or fresh into the IT workforce, care was taken in the pages of this book to ensure that you will receive a rounded understanding of Windows Server core capabilities that translate into any environment

Table of Contents
Getting Started with Windows Server 2022
Installing and Managing Windows Server 2022
Active Directory
DNS and DHCP
Group Policy
Certificates
Networking with Windows Server 2022
Remote Access
Hardening and Security
Server Core
PowerShell
Redundancy in Windows Server 2022
Containers
Hyper-V
Remote Desktop Services
Troubleshooting