If you re curious, but hesitant, about finding your way around Microsoft s new Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 For Dummies is the book for you. This friendly reference shows you everything you need to know from installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008 network.
Windows Server 2008 administration explained in plain English
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If you're curious -- but hesitant -- to start using Microsoft's newest enterprise operating system, then this is the book for you! Within this friendly reference, you'll find everything you need to know about Windows Server 2008. From installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008-based network, you'll gain the knowledge you need to use Windows Server 2008 immediately.
Discover how to:
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Install and configure Windows Server 2008
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Manage users and groups
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Secure your network
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Troubleshoot problems
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Plan for and install Active Directory
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction 1
Part I: Servers at Your Service 7
Chapter 1: Making Windows Server 2008 Serve You 9
Chapter 2: Server Networking Principles 21
Chapter 3: Building Your Network 39
Chapter 4: Hooking Up Your Network 57
Part II: Servers, Start Your Engines 71
Chapter 5: Ready, Set, Install! 73
Chapter 6: Configuring Connections to the Universe 93
Chapter 7: Doing the Directory Thing 115
Chapter 8: Working with Active Directory, Domains, and Trusts 137
Chapter 9: Printing on the Network 155
Chapter 10: IP Addressing: Zero to Insane in Two Seconds Flat 175
Part III: Running Your Network 199
Chapter 11: Managing Users with Active Directory Users and Computers 201
Chapter 12: Managing Shares, Permissions, and More 227
Chapter 13: Preparing for That Rainy Day 241
Chapter 14: Network Security Management 263
Part IV: Serve It Yourself 281
Chapter 15: How to Be a DIY Guru 283
Chapter 16: Servers the Intel Way 297
Chapter 17: Servers the AMD Way 315
Chapter 18: Taking Care of Your Own Issues 331
Part V: The Part of Tens 351
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Installation and Configuration 353
Chapter 20: Ten Steps to Networking Nirvana with Windows Server 2008 363
Part VI: Appendixes 371
Appendix A: Server Components and Technologies 373
Appendix B: Windows Troubleshooting Resources 385
Index 391