Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations

Description

Find in-depth coverage of general networking concepts and basic instruction on Windows Server 2008 installation and management including active directory, DNS, Windows storage, and TCP/IP and IPv4 networking basics in Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations. One of three new books by best-selling author Mark Minasi, this guide explains what servers do, how basic networking works (IP basics and DNS/WINS basics), and the fundamentals of the under-the-hood technologies that support staff must understand. Learn how to install Windows Server 2008 and build a simple network, security concepts, and basic Windows Server administration.

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

  
Chapter 1: Why Network?

  
Chapter 2: Building a Simple Network.

  
Chapter 3: Security Concepts in Windows.

  
Chapter 4: Installing Windows Server 2008: Basics.

  
Chapter 5: Controlling Windows Server: MMC.

  
Chapter 6: Controlling Windows Server: The Command Line.

  
Chapter 7: Controlling Windows III: The Registry.

  
Chapter 8: Controlling Windows Server: Group Policy.

  
Chapter 9: Windows Storage Concepts and Skills.

  
Chapter 10: TCP/IP and IPv4 Networking Basics.

  
Chapter 11: What’s in a Name? Network Name Overview.

  
Chapter 12: Old Names: Understanding NetBIOS, WINS, and NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

  
Chapter 13: New Names: How DNS Works.

  
Chapter 14: Automatic IP Setup: DHCP Essentials.

  
Chapter 15: Things to Come: A Peek at Active Directory.

  
Index.