Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Essential Services written by William Stanek and published by Stanek & Associates. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The in-depth, authoritative reference for intermediate to advanced IT professionals. Windows Server 2016: Essential Services provides solutions, workarounds, tips, and insights for IT pros working with Windows Server 2016. This exhaustive and comprehensive work provides a deep dive into the operating system that will teach you how to squeeze every last bit of power and make the most of the features and programs available. Inside this superbly organized guide, packed with expert advice, you'll find hundreds of timesaving solutions for managing and maintaining Windows Server 2016. Topics covered in this book include: Managing IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing Planning for DNS and DHCP Designing services infrastructure Implementing and managing DNS Configuring advanced DNS services Implementing and managing DHCP Configuring advanced DHCP services Troubleshooting DNS and DHCP Deploying print services Managing and maintaining print services Diagnosing and resolving networking issues And much, much more!! This book, Windows Server 2016: Essential Services, is designed to be used with Windows Server 2016: Installing & Configuring, Windows Server 2016: Storage Solutions, and Windows Server 2016: Domain Infrastructure. Together these books form the Tech Artisans Library for Windows Server 2016, a definitive resource providing over 2,000 pages and 500,000 words documenting all of the core features and enhancements in Microsoft’s server operating system. Windows Server 2016 is Microsoft’s most powerful, versatile and fully featured operating system yet. Get this book and the others in the Tech Artisans Library to conquer it from the inside out.

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Essentials Installation Guide for Small Businesses written by N. Rushton and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Missing Guide" to Windows Server Essentials.Windows Server 2016 Essentials is the latest version of Microsoft's server operating system designed for organizations with up to 25 employees. However, as with most modern applications it comes with only the most basic of instructions. Windows Server 2016 Essentials Installation Guide for Small Businesses is a succinct installation guide produced from a real world perspective and written according to the Goldilocks Principle - not too little information, not too much information, but just right. With over 190 illustrations and screenshots, practical examples and clear explanations it takes you through setting up Essentials in a typical small business. Whether you are installing Essentials for the first time, are planning to do so or are just plain curious, you will find this proven guide of interest and help. 1. HARDWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE1.1 File Server1.2 Disk Drives and Storage Options1.2.1 Single Drive System1.2.2 Twin Disk Drives1.2.3 RAID1.2.4 Storage Spaces1.2.5 SSD and 2 � inch Drives1.3 Internet Connection, Hub, Router1.4 IP Considerations2. INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS SERVER 2016 ESSENTIALS3. WINDOWS SERVER ESSENTIALS USER INTERFACE4. USERS AND FOLDERS 4.1 Setting up Storage Spaces4.2 Creating User Accounts4.3 Managing Users 4.4 Folder Redirection4.5 Relocating the Built-in Server Folders4.6 Creating Additional Folders4.7 User Groups5. CONNECTING COMPUTERS TO THE SERVER5.1 Using the Windows Server Essentials Connector5.2 Additional Considerations When Connecting Windows 8 Clients5.3 Troubleshooting the Windows Server Essentials Connector5.4 Disabling the Launchpad5.5 Adding a Computer to the Domain without using the Connector5.5.1 Connecting Windows XP Clients to the domain5.5.2 Connecting Windows Vista Clients to the domain5.5.3 Connecting Windows 7 Clients to the domain5.5.4 Connecting Windows 8.1 Clients to the domain5.5.5 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Classic Method)5.5.6 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Modern Method)5.6 Connecting Computers with Home Editions of Windows5.7 Connecting Macs5.7.1 Using the Mac Connector Software5.7.2 Connecting as a Workgroup Member5.7.3 Running Windows on the Mac5.8 Removing a Computer from the Network6. BACKUPS AND RESTORES6.1 Configuring Backups for the Server6.2 Restoring Files to the Server6.3 Backing up to a Network Drive6.4 Configuring Backups for the Computers6.4.1 Changing the Backup Parameters6.4.2 User Initiated Backup6.5 Restoring Data to a Computer 6.6 Client Restore Service6.6.1 Setting up the Service6.6.2 Restoring a Client7. PRINTING 7.1 Networked Printer7.2 Shared Printer via Server8. REMOTE ACCESS8.1 Setting up Anywhere Access8.2 Controlling Anywhere Access for Individual Users8.3 Using Remote Web Access8.4 Customizing the Logon Page8.5 Using the VPN (Virtual Private Network)8.5.1 Windows 8/8.1 Clients8.5.2 Windows 10 Clients8.5.3 Windows 7 Clients8.6 Using Dropbox with Essentials9. HOUSEKEEPING AND MONITORING THE HEALTH OF THE SYSTEM 9.1 Windows Defender9.2 Third Party Antimalware/Antivirus Software9.3 Checking the Dashboard9.4 Generating a Report9.5 Customizing the Health Report9.6 Setting up a Scheduled Health Report9.7 Optimizing the Hard Drives9.8 Applying Windows Updates to the Server9.9 Shutting Down & Restarting the Server9.10 Task Manager and Resource Monitor10. WORKING WITH IPADS AND OTHER DEVICES10.1 Accessing the File System with File Browser10.2 Using Dropbox10.3 My Server App for Windows Phone10.4 Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS10.5 Chromebooks11. GROUP POLICY11.1 Group Policy Management Console 11.2 Defining the Internet Home Page for All Users11.3 Windows Logon Behaviour11.4 Logon Warning/Security Message12. OFFICE 36512.1 Preparation12.2 Installation12.3 Creating a New User12.4 Assigning an Existing Local Account12.5 Remote Access to Computers

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 The Administrator s Reference written by William Stanek and published by Stanek & Associates. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This super-sized desktop reference combines two personal training guides in one convenient volume. Completely updated for Windows Server 2016 RTM and covering all editions of the operating system. Over 250,000 words. Includes: Windows Server 2016: Essentials for Administration Windows Server 2016: Server Infrastructure Inside you'll find expert insights, tips, tricks and workarounds that will save time and help you get the job done by giving you the right information right now. During the course of reading this book, you will master a number of complex topics, techniques, commands and functions. Like the individual books themselves and all IT Pro Solutions books, this reference set will be updated periodically to keep pace with the changes in Windows Server 2016. Pricing of this set is based on the MSRP of $29.99 for each ebook. From time to time you may find introductory or sale pricing of the individual books. Topics covered include: Planning for Windows Server 2016 and developing a deployment plan Using containers, virtualization and nano server Configuring server roles, services and features Managing and troubleshooting Active Directory Creating and managing user, group and computer accounts Monitoring and tuning performance Optimizing security settings, policies and templates Managing file services and data storage Configuring file sharing Managing share permissions and auditing resource usage Using group policy for administration Configuring and maintaining print services Deploying essential infrastructure services including DHCP and DNS Maintaining and troubleshooting Windows Server 2016 And much, much more!!! Not only will this informative training manual help you become familiar with essential concepts, it'll help you reach new levels of mastery. This is the ideal ready-answers reference you’ll want with you at all times. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Welcome to Windows Server 2016 Chapter 2. Working with Windows Servers Chapter 3. Configuring Server Settings Chapter 4. Understanding Active Directory Chapter 5. Managing Active Directory Chapter 6. Maintaining Active Directory Chapter 7. Accounts: The Essentials Chapter 8. Managing Account Policies Chapter 9. Creating Accounts Chapter 10. Working with Managed Accounts Chapter 11. Managing Computers, Users and Groups Chapter 12. Maintaining Your Servers Chapter 13. Optimizing Server Performance Chapter 14. Using Group Policy Chapter 15. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Group Policy Chapter 16. Optimizing Server Security Chapter 17. Deploying Windows Server 2016 Chapter 18. Implementing TCP/IP Networking Chapter 19. Data Storage: The Essentials Chapter 20. Partitioning and Optimizing Drives Chapter 21. Using TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption Chapter 22. Using Storage Spaces Chapter 23. Using RAID Chapter 24. Maintaining Partitions and Drives Chapter 25. Implementing File Sharing Chapter 26. Using Shadow Copies and Work Folders Chapter 27. Managing Permissions and Auditing Chapter 28. Configuring Disk Quotas Chapter 29. Using Group Policy for Administration Chapter 30. Implementing Print Services Chapter 31. Configuring and Maintaining Print Services Chapter 32. Implementing DHCP Chapter 33. Managing and Maintaining DHCP Chapter 34. Implementing DNS Chapter 35. Managing and Maintaining DNS Thank you readers for your years of support! Check the companion website for updates and details on extras. Your support of this reference set will ensure that I can continue to refresh and expand it.

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Essentials for Administration written by William Stanek and published by Stanek & Associates. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice for Windows Server 2016 right at your fingertips. Practical and precise, this hands-on guide with ready answers is designed for architects, administrators, engineers and others working with Windows Server 2016. If you're an IT Pro responsible for configuring, managing and maintaining computers running Windows Server 2016, start with this well-organized and authoritative resource. Inside you'll find expert insights, tips, tricks and workarounds that will save time and help you get the job done by giving you the right information right now. During the course of reading this book, you will master a number of complex topics, techniques, commands and functions. Topics covered include: Using containers, virtualization and nano server Configuring server roles, services and features Managing and troubleshooting Active Directory Creating and managing user, group and computer accounts Monitoring and tuning performance Optimizing security settings, policies and templates And much, much more!!! Not only will this informative training manual help you become familiar with essential concepts, it'll help you reach new levels of mastery. This is the ideal concise, immediate reference you’ll want with you at all times.

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Server Infrastructure written by William Stanek and published by Stanek & Associates. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice for Windows Server 2016 right at your fingertips. Updated. Practical and precise, this hands-on guide with ready answers is designed for IT professionals working with Windows Server 2016. If you're an IT Pro responsible for configuring, managing and maintaining servers running Windows Server 2016, start with this well-organized and authoritative resource. Inside, you'll find expert insights, tips, tricks and workarounds that will show you how to master Windows Server 2016 in the shortest amount of time possible. During the course of reading this book, you will master a number of complex topics, techniques, commands and functions. Topics discussed in this book include: Planning for Windows Server 2016 and developing a deployment plan Implementing TCP/IP networking and NIC teaming Managing file services and data storage Partitioning and optimizing drives Using TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption Using Storage Spaces and Storage Pools Configuring file sharing and disk quotas Configuring Shadow Copies and Work Folders Using group policy for administration Configuring and maintaining print services Deploying essential infrastructure services including DHCP and DNS And much, much more!!! Not only will this informative training manual help you become familiar with many new ideas, it'll help you master Windows Server 2016 in the shortest amount of time possible. This is the ideal concise, immediate reference you’ll want with you at all times. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Deploying Windows Server 2016 Chapter 2. Implementing TCP/IP Networking Chapter 3. Data Storage: The Essentials Chapter 4. Partitioning and Optimizing Drives Chapter 5. Using TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption Chapter 6. Using Storage Spaces Chapter 7. Using RAID Chapter 8. Maintaining Partitions and Drives Chapter 9. Implementing File Sharing Chapter 10. Using Shadow Copies and Work Folders Chapter 11. Managing Permissions and Auditing Chapter 12. Configuring Disk Quotas Chapter 13. Using Group Policy for Administration Chapter 14. Implementing Print Services Chapter 15. Configuring and Maintaining Print Services Chapter 16. Implementing DHCP Chapter 17. Managing and Maintaining DHCP Chapter 18. Implementing DNS Chapter 19. Managing and Maintaining DNS

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals written by Bekim Dauti and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage and administer your environment with ease About This Book Get your hands on learning the fundamentals to managing and administering Windows Server 2016. A step-by-step guide that will help you develop necessary skills and knowledge to manage an enterprise environment. Learn to implement strong networking and security practices into your Windows Server environment. Who This Book Is For If you are a System administrator or an IT professional interested in configuring and deploying Windows Server 2016 then, this book is for you. This book will also help readers clear the MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals: 98-365 exam. What You Will Learn Become familiar with Windows Server OS concepts Learn how to install Windows Server 2016 Learn how to install device drivers and run services in Windows Server 2016 Learn how to add and install roles in Windows Server 2016 Learn how to apply GPO to your Windows Server 2016 environment Learn how to tune, maintain, update, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016 Prepare for the MTA 98-365 exam In Detail Windows Server 2016 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. This book is designed to get you started with Windows Server 2016. It will prepare you for your MTA 98-365 exam. With step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand graphics, you will be able to understand the roles, features, functions, and quirks of Windows Server 2016. The book begins with the basics of Windows Server 2016, which includes the installation process and basic configuration. You will then move on to roles and features such as Active Directory, Hyper-V, Remote Access, Storage, and Printer. With the help of real-world examples, you will get to grips with the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016, which will help you solve difficult tasks the easy way. Later, the book also shows you maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, where with the help of best practices you will be able to manage Windows Server 2016 with ease. Each chapter ends with a questionnaire to ensure you make the best use of the content provided. By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge required to administer and manage Windows Server environments. Style and approach With step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand graphics, this book explains and shows you how to use the roles and features, functions, and quirks of the Windows Server 2016. The chapters are presented in a step by step format accompanied by graphics wherever applicable.

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Domain Infrastructure written by William Stanek and published by Stanek & Associates. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The in-depth, authoritative reference for intermediate to advanced IT professionals. Windows Server 2016: Domain Infrastructure by William Stanek provides solutions, workarounds, tips, and insights for IT pros working with Windows Server 2016. This exhaustive and comprehensive work provides a deep dive into the operating system that will teach you how to squeeze every last bit of power and make the most of the features and programs available. Inside this superbly organized guide, packed with expert advice, you'll find hundreds of timesaving solutions for managing and maintaining Windows Server 2016. Topics covered in this book include: Designing Active Directory Infrastructure Managing and maintaining Accounts Configuring Account Policies Troubleshooting and resetting Accounts Planning OUs, Domains and Forests Managing Operations Masters and Global Catalogs Delegating Authentication Managing Domain and Forest Trusts Managing Replication and Revising Site Design Diagnosing and Resolving Trusts and Authentication Issues Implementing Active Directory Domain Services Deploying Read-only Domain Controllers Monitoring and Troubleshooting Replication Creating and Managing GPOs Managing Group Policy Inheritance and Processing Maintaining and Troubleshooting Group Policy And Much, Much More!! This book, Windows Server 2016: Domain Infrastructure, is designed to be used with other volumes in the Tech Artisans Library for Windows Server 2016, which together provide a definitive resource for all of the core features and enhancements in the operating system. Windows Server expert William Stanek doesn’t just show you the steps you need to follow, he tells you how features work, why you would want to configure them, and how you can optimize them to meet your needs. Windows Server 2016 is Microsoft’s most powerful, versatile and fully featured operating system yet. Get this book and the others in the Tech Artisans Library to conquer it from the inside out.

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Installing Configuring written by William Stanek and published by Stanek & Associates. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The in-depth, authoritative reference for intermediate to advanced IT professionals. Solutions, workarounds, tips and insights for IT pros working with Windows Server 2016. This exhaustive and comprehensive work provides a deep dive into the operating system that will teach you how to squeeze every last bit of power and make the most of the features and programs available. Inside this superbly organized guide, packed with expert advice, you'll find hundreds of timesaving solutions for installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining Windows Server 2016. Topics covered in this book include: Planning server deployments Building enterprise solutions Designing for high availability Deploying Full-Server and Server Core Deploying Nano Server and Windows Containers Managing Boot Configuration Data Hacking the Registry Configuring roles and features Managing server binaries Selecting hardware components Managing and troubleshooting hardware Performing diagnostics and troubleshooting Configuring event forwarding Tracking server health and performance Optimizing server performance And much, much more!! This book, Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2016, is designed to be used with other volumes in the Tech Artisans Library, which together provide a definitive resource for all of the core features and enhancements in Windows Server 2016. Windows Server expert William Stanek doesn’t just show you the steps you need to follow, he tells you how features work, why you would want to configure them, and how you can optimize them to meet your needs. Windows Server 2016 is Microsoft’s most powerful, versatile and fully featured operating system yet. Get this book and the others in the Tech Artisans Library to conquer it from the inside out.

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Inside Out written by Orin Thomas and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 1235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conquer Windows Server 2016—from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2016—and really put your Windows Server expertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2016’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting Windows Server new capabilities for the cloud-first era, Orin covers everything from Nano Server to Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Optimize the full Windows Server 2016 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration • Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations • Seamlessly deliver core DNS, DHCP, file, print, storage, and Internet services • Use IPAM to centrally manage all enterprise DNS and DHCP infrastructure • Gain dramatic storage utilization improvements with built-in deduplication and storage replica • Build flexible cloud and hybrid environments with Windows Containers and Shielded VMs • Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS services with Windows Server 2016 • Slash resource usage and improve availability with tiny Nano Server installations • Improve configuration management with Desired State Configuration and Chef • Deliver Active Directory identity, certificate, federation, and rights management services • Protect servers, clients, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2016 security features including Just Enough Administration For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals • Your role: Experienced intermediate-to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional • Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation

Download or read book Introduction to Windows Server 2016 written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows Server 2016 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft, designed as a successor to Windows Server 2012. It was released to the public on September 26, 2016. The operating system is packed with new and improved features, including enhanced security, hyper-converged infrastructure, cloud integration, and virtualization improvements. Windows Server 2016 supports hybrid cloud environments, allowing users to run applications on-premises or in the cloud. This allows for efficient and secure workload mobility, as well as improved data protection and disaster recovery. Additionally, the operating system includes new features such as Shielded Virtual Machines, which add an extra layer of security by encrypting virtual machines, and Remote Desktop Services that make it easier to manage and deliver applications to remote desktop users. With these new features, Windows Server 2016 aims to provide a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution for enterprise-level computing. Overall, Windows Server 2016 is an improved and more secure version of Windows Server 2012. It was designed with greater focus on cloud technologies, and hence, it offers features such as the Azure cloud connector and the ability to create a hybrid cloud configuration. Windows Server 2016 is a highly capable operating system that adds a layer of security and flexibility to enterprise computing, thus making it easier for users to set up and manage their own servers and workloads.

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 written by William Stanek and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solutions, workarounds, tips and insights for IT pros working with Windows Server 2016. This exhaustive and comprehensive work provides a deep dive into the operating system that will teach you how to squeeze every last bit of power and make the most of the features and programs available. Inside this superbly organized guide, packed with expert advice, you'll find hundreds of timesaving solutions for managing and maintaining Windows Server 2016. Topics covered in this book include: Managing IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing Planning for DNS and DHCP Designing services infrastructure Implementing and managing DNS Configuring advanced DNS services Implementing and managing DHCP Configuring advanced DHCP services Troubleshooting DNS and DHCP Deploying print services Managing and maintaining print services Diagnosing and resolving networking issues And much, much more!! Windows Server 2016 is Microsoft's most powerful, versatile and fully featured operating system yet. Get this book and the others in the Tech Artisans Library to conquer it from the inside out.

Download or read book Introducing Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview written by John McCabe and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2016-05-11 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a head start evaluating Windows Server 2016–guided by the experts. Based on Technical Preview 4, John McCabe and the Windows Server team introduce the new features and capabilities, with practical insights on how Windows Server 2016 can meet the needs of your business. Get the early, high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now!

Download or read book MCSA Windows Server 2016 Complete Study Guide written by William Panek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 1248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1,000 pages of comprehensive exam prep for the entire MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification process MCSA Windows Server 2016 Complete Study Guide is your ultimate companion on the journey to earning the MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification. Covering required Exams 70-740, 70-741, and 70-742, plus preparing you to take the composite upgrade Exam 70-743 (not covered separately in this book), this Study Guide walks you through 100 percent of all exam objectives to help you achieve complete readiness. Hands-on exercises strengthen your practical skills, and real-world scenarios help you understand how these skills are used on the job. Over 500 practice questions allow you to test your understanding along the way, and the online test bank gives you access to electronic flashcards, practice exams, and over an hour of expert video demonstrations. From basic networking concepts and services to Active Directory and Hyper-V, this guide provides full coverage of critical MCSA concepts and skills. This new edition has been updated for the latest MCSA Windows Server 2016 exam releases, featuring coverage of all the objective domains. This value-priced guide is three books in one, giving you the most comprehensive exam prep experience for all required MCSA exams. Whether you're starting from the beginning, or upgrading from the MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 certification, arm yourself with the ultimate tool for complete and comprehensive preparation. Study 100 percent of the objectives for all three MCSA exams, plus the upgrade exam Practice your skills using hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios Test your knowledge with over 500 challenging practice questions Access online study aids including flashcards, video demos, and more! The MCSA exams test your knowledge and skill in installation, configuration, deployment, and administration using a variety of networking tools. The scope is broad, but your complete understanding of the most up-to-date concepts and practices is critical to your success on the exam—and on the job. MCSA Windows Server 2016 Complete Study Guide covers everything you need to know, and gives you the tools to help you learn it.

Download or read book Exam Ref 70 740 Installation Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 written by Craig Zacker and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 993 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-740–and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows Server 2016 installation, storage, and compute features and capabilities. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: • Install Windows Servers in host and compute environments • Implement storage solutions • Implement Hyper-V • Implement Windows containers • Implement high availability • Maintain and monitor server environments This Microsoft Exam Ref: • Organizes its coverage by exam objectives • Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you • Assumes you have experience working with Windows Server in an enterprise environment; are familiar with core networking infrastructure, topologies, architectures, and protocols; and have experience with Windows clients and virtualization About the Exam Exam 70-740 focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and configure storage and compute features and functionality in Windows Server 2016. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam earns you credit toward a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification that demonstrates your mastery of core Windows Server 2016 skills for reducing IT costs and delivering more business value. Exam 70-741 (Networking with Windows Server 2016) and Exam 70-742 (Identity with Windows Server 2016) are also required for MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification. See full details at: microsoft.com/learning

Download or read book Mastering Windows Server 2016 written by Jordan Krause and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and practical guide to Windows Server 2016 About This Book In-depth coverage of new features of Windows Server 2016 Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to design and implement Microsoft Server 2016 in enterprise environment Know how you can support your medium to large enterprise and leverage your experience in administering Microsoft Server 2016, A practical guide to administering Windows server 2016 Who This Book Is For The book is targeted at System Administrators and IT professionals who would like to design and deploy Windows Server 2016 (physical and logical) Enterprise infrastructure. Previous experience of Windows Server operating systems and familiarity with networking concepts is assumed. System administrators who are upgrading or migrating to Windows Server 2016 would also find this book useful. What You Will Learn Familiarize yourself with Windows Server 2016 ideology, the core of most datacenters running today New functions and benefits provided only by the new Windows Server 2016 Get comfortable working with Nanoserver Secure your network with new technologies in Server 2016 Harden your Windows Servers to help keep those bad guys out! Using new built-in integration for Docker with this latest release of Windows Server 2016 Virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V In Detail Windows Server 2016 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. With Windows Server 2016, Microsoft has gotten us thinking outside of the box for what it means to be a system administration, and comes with some interesting new capabilities. These are exciting times to be or to become a server administrator! This book covers all aspects of administration level tasks and activities required to gain expertise in Microsoft Windows Server 2016. You will begin by getting familiar and comfortable navigating around in the interface. Next, you will learn to install and manage Windows Server 2016 and discover some tips for adapting to the new server management ideology that is all about centralized monitoring and configuration. You will deep dive into core Microsoft infrastructure technologies that the majority of companies are going to run on Server 2016. Core technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Certificate Services, File Services, and more. We will talk about networking in this new operating system, giving you a networking toolset that is useful for everyday troubleshooting and maintenance. Also discussed is the idea of Software Defined Networking. You will later walk through different aspects of certificate administration in Windows Server 2016. Three important and crucial areas to cover in the Remote Access role -- DirectAccess, VPN, and the Web Application Proxy -- are also covered. You will then move into security functions and benefits that are available in Windows Server 2016. Also covered is the brand new and all-important Nano Server! We will incorporate PowerShell as a central platform for performing many of the functions that are discussed in this book, including a chapter dedicated to the new PowerShell 5.0. Additionally, you will learn about the new built-in integration for Docker with this latest release of Windows Server 2016. The book ends with a discussion and information on virtualizing your datacenter with Hyper-V. By the end of this book, you will have all the ammunition required to start planning for and implementing Windows Server 2016. Style and approach This book offers a practical and wide coverage of all features of brand new Microsoft Server 2016 along with tips on daily administration tasks.

Download or read book Exam Ref 70 743 Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA written by Charles Pluta and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book: Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-743—and demonstrate that your skills are upgraded for Windows Server 2016. Designed for experienced IT pros ready to advance their status, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the skills measured on the exam: • Install Windows servers in host and compute environments • Implement storage solutions • Implement Hyper-V • Implement Windows containers • Implement high availability • Implement Domain Name System (DNS) • Implement IP Address Management (IPAM) • Implement network connectivity and remote access solutions • Implement an advanced network infrastructure • Install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) • Implement identity federation and access solutions This Microsoft Exam Ref: • Organizes its coverage by the “Skills measured” posted on the exam webpage • Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you • Points to in-depth material by topic for exam candidates needing additional review • Assumes you are an IT pro looking to validate your skills in and knowledge of installing and configuring Windows Server 2016

Download or read book Mastering Windows Server 2016 Hyper V written by John Savill and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a seamless, flexible, full-service datacenter solution Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V is the IT administrator's guide to this rising datacenter solution. Hyper-V has already surpassed VMWare in datacenter management, identity service for multiple devices, and more; this book shows you how to harness the power of this hypervisor to simplify the infrastructure, reduce costs, improve productivity, and better manage system resources. From a tour of the technology through architecture, deployment, and integration of System Center, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Azure Stack, the discussion illustrates the skills you need to create a complete solution for optimum enterprise management. Coverage includes Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines, managing a hybrid cloud, IaaS, storage capabilities, PowerShell, and more, with practical real-world guidance from a leading authority in the field. Hyper-V has recently undergone improvements in scalability and features that have positioned it as an ideal solution in the Small/Medium Business and Enterprise markets. This book shows you how to exploit these new capabilities to build a robust data solution for your organization. Discover the capabilities of Microsoft Hyper-V Architect a Hyper-V datacenter solution Plan and manage a deployment or migration Integrate complementary technologies for full scalability Data is everywhere—on desktops, laptops, phones, and multiple operating systems, accessed through email, text messages, web searches, online services, and more. All of this data must be stored, accessible, updated, backed up, secured, managed, sorted, and analyzed—sometimes instantly. Hyper-V is the rising star in the virtualization space, and Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V shows you how to turn greater capabilities into better datacenter solutions.