Windows Server 2008: The Definitive Guide

Description

Windows Server 2008: The Definitive Guide is a complete soup-to-nuts reference and practical guide to everything in the latest release of Microsoft's widely used server operating system. With this book, you'll come away with a firm understanding of what's happening under the hood of the server, with a thorough discussion and treatment of each of its major components. You'll find complete coverage of:

* Indispensable features such as the Domain Name System, Active Directory, and User Services
* New features such as the Internet Information Services 7, Server Core, and Windows Terminal Services
* And much more This is the only book you need to become familiar with Windows Server 2008. Whether you're an experienced system administrator or one who's just beginning, you'll turn to this practical and comprehensive guide again and again when you need to understand this complex but adaptable product.

CONTENTS:

PrefaceChapter 1: Introducing Windows Server 2008Chapter 2: Installation and DeploymentChapter 3: File ServicesChapter 4: Domain Name SystemChapter 5: Active DirectoryChapter 6: Group Policy and IntelliMirrorChapter 7: Windows Security and Patch ManagementChapter 8: Internet Information Services 7Chapter 9: Windows Server 2008 Server CoreChapter 10: Terminal ServicesChapter 11: DHCP and Network Access ProtectionChapter 12: An Introduction to Clustering TechnologiesChapter 13: PowerShellChapter 14: Hyper-VColophon