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Book Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator s Companion

Download or read book Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator s Companion written by Charlie Russel and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive, one-volume guide to planning, deployment, and administration. Get the critical information you need to build and manage a network with Windows Small Business Server 2011. This essential, single-volume reference delivers detailed guidance to the features, capabilities, and components offered in both the Standard and Premium Editions. Gain the real-world insights, workarounds, and troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results. Discover how to: Plan network infrastructure by evaluating your organization’s business needs Build a fault-tolerant and cost-effective network Use virtualization with Hyper-V virtualization to install and manage your network efficiently Migrate an existing network from Small Business Server 2003 or later Manage file storage, and configure disks for data integrity and redundancy Configure email and SMTP with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Organize and centralize security administration through Group Policy preferences Set up remote access through the web portal or with a VPN Tune your system to its optimum performance level

Book Using Windows Server Essentials 2012

Download or read book Using Windows Server Essentials 2012 written by Jim Clark and published by We Got Served. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials - Step by Step is our comprehensive guide to Microsoft's ideal "first server" platform. Written specifically for home and small business owners new to servers, or those migrating from Microsoft's Windows Home Server, Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials provides easy to follow steps for installing, configuring and extending Windows Server 2012 Essentials - at home or at the office! Fully illustrated with hundreds of colour screenshots, this 586 page eBook is designed to provide a friendly deep dive into the features and workings of Microsoft's server platform - no IT degree required! Author and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Jim Clark walks you through first steps with your server - from the computer hardware you'll need to host Windows Server 2012 Essentials, through installing the software, configuring user accounts and security settings, connecting client PCs, mobile devices and Apple Macs. We take a look at backing up and restoring your vital data, sharing files and folders across multiple users and devices, accessing the server remotely via the web or VPN, streaming music, video and photos and a whole lot more. The eBook wraps up with a high level guide to additional software you could consider installing to extend the Windows Server 2012 platform as well as an introduction to advanced server management tools and features. Whether you're considering the use of a server at home or for your small business, thinking of moving from a Network Attached Storage device or back-up hard drive to a more powerful option, or simply whether you just want to find out more, Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials - Step by Step has been written to answer all of your questions - by non-IT geeks, for non-IT geeks!

Book Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials   Das Handbuch

Download or read book Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Das Handbuch written by Thomas Joos and published by Microsoft Press Deutschland. This book was released on 2011 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dieses Buch gibt Ihnen einen tiefgehenden Einblick in den praktischen Einsatz von Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (SBS), der Serverlosung fur kleine Unternehmen mit bis zu 25 Benutzern. Es zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie SBS-Server installieren, verwalten und eventuell auftretende Fehler beheben. Daruber hinaus wird darauf eingegangen, wie Sie effizient mit Bordmitteln und Zusatztools arbeiten konnen. SBS bietet einfache Verbindungen zu Online Services und Cloud-basierten Anwendungen, daher finden Sie in diesem Buch auch Anleitungen zu Office 365-Anbindung fur E-Mail, Gruppenarbeit, Echtzeitkommunikation und Teamseiten. Softwarewissen in seiner besten Form: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials - Das Handbuch.

Book Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials        Das Handbuch

Download or read book Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Das Handbuch written by Thomas Joos and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step

Download or read book Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step written by Terry Walsh and published by We Got Served. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step is your comprehensive guide to building, installing, configuring and mastering Microsoft's home server platform. Authored by Microsoft Windows Home Server MVPs Terry Walsh and Jim Clark, Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step is We Got Served essential "missing manual" for the operating system, for beginners and experts alike - covering hardware, software, apps, add-ins, tips, tricks, advice, support and a whole lot more. Having covered Windows Home Server extensively for the last five years, everything we know about the platform is included in the 667 page eBook, including: 25 Chapters Covering the World of Windows Home Server 2011 Get over 600 pages of home server walkthroughs, covering a wide range of topics for beginners and experts alike. We'll discuss why you need a home server in your digital home, the benefits of Windows Home Server vs other storage platforms and walk you through your first few days of life with your home server. From there, we move on to more advanced topics, covering Apple Mac integration, remote access and media streaming before kicking off a series of advanced projects to help you make the most of your home server. Simple, Straightforward Advice and Support Each chapter is crafted in We Got Served's usual style - expect step by step advice and lovingly captured screenshots to make working with Windows Home Server 2011 easy, no matter if we talking basics, or advanced moves. Exclusive Content, Not Available on the Website Windows Home Server 2011 Step by Step includes tips, tricks, guides and walkthroughs not published at We Got Served, ensuring it's our most comprehensive guide to owning Windows Home Server available. This exhaustive guide will be your essential companion for Microsoft's home server platform. Links to Online Discussion at WGS for Peer to Peer Support No need to miss out on the conversation online! Each chapter will be serialised and summarised on WGS where you can ask the community questions, share knowledge and solve problems together. Chapter List What is a Home Server? Building Your Home Server Should I Upgrade to Windows Home Server 2011? Windows Home Server 2011 Hardware Requirements Installing Windows Home Server 2011 Connecting Client Computers to the Server The Launchpad Managing Your Server With the Dashboard Backing Up Your PCs Restoring Files, Folders and PCs Managing Users Home Server Storage Accessing Your Server Remotely Doing More With Add-ins Backing Up Your Server Recovering Your Server Windows Home Server and Apple Macs Managing TV Recordings With Windows Media Center Streaming Music, Videos and Photos Install a Wordpress Blog Install a Photo and Video Gallery on Your Home Server Share Your Printer With Devices On the Network Host PC Updates Locally With Windows Server Update Services Advanced Storage Management With RAID Media Streaming From Windows Home Server to Apple iPad

Book Working with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

Download or read book Working with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials written by Charlie Russel and published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Windows Small Business Server 2011 covers such topics as installation, adding user accounts, configuring storage, installing and sharing printers, managing remote access, disaster planning and server recovery, and monitoring network health.

Book Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator s Pocket Consultant

Download or read book Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator s Pocket Consultant written by Craig Zacker and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for administering Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field. Get fast facts to: Install Windows Small Business Server 2011 on-premise Use Active Directory to manage computers and users Handle core administrative tasks with the console Use permissions to control access to network resources Manage your data storage resources Administer email with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Monitor the performance of your servers and workstations Build an intranet with Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Migrate an existing network

Book Windows Server 2016 Essentials Installation Guide for Small Businesses

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

Book 25 Essential Windows Home Server Projects Volume 2

Download or read book 25 Essential Windows Home Server Projects Volume 2 written by Jim Clark and published by We Got Served. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 25 Essential Windows Home Server Projects Volume 2 is the follow up to the wildly popular guide to getting much, much more from Microsoft's home server platform. Written by Microsoft Windows Home Server MVPs Jim Clark and Christopher Courtney, this eBook provides another 25 detailed, step by step walkthroughs for those seeking to extend the features and usefulness of their home servers - with projects designed for both Windows Home Server v1 and Windows Home Server 2011. Beginners and experts alike will find the eBook essential reading, with a wide rage of projects including using your home server with Apple iTunes, building a Recorded TV Collection with Sick Beard, transforming your Remote Web Access website into a personal cloud server, updating your Windows Home Server Client Restore CD with the latest drivers and a whole lot more. Advanced users can check out how to install Active Directory on Windows Home Server v1, create a Sharepoint collaboration site and boot the Windows Home Server Restore CD from over the network! This all-new, 822 page guide will help you push Windows Home Server to fulfill its potential in the digital home and small office. Projects include: Stream Music and Movies to Android, iOS and WP7 Devices with Subsonic Convert Your Home Server’s Security Certificate to a Friendlier Format Use Windows Home Server as a Time Server Manage PC Updates With Windows Server Update Services Keep Your Electricity Bills in Check with Lights-Out Power Management Update Your Windows Home Server Client Restore Disk With the Latest Drivers Run Virtual Machines on Windows Home Server Spring Clean Your Files and Folders With the Power of De-Duplication Create a SharePoint Collaboration Site on Windows Home Server Back Up Your Home Server’s Files to the Cloud for Added Protection Create Your Own Streaming Internet Radio Station With SHOUTcast Build a Widgetised Web Portal for Your Home Server Replicate Your Files and Folders Automatically to an External Storage Device Sync Your Home Server’s Files Across Multiple Devices Build and Manage an iTunes Server for Your Network Clean and De-duplicate Your iTunes Music Library Install an FTP Server on Windows Home Server Stream DVDs, Blu-rays and ISOs to Network Devices and Games Consoles Migrate From Windows Home Server to Windows 8 Secure and Monitor Your Home Server’s Remote Web Access Manage Your TV Show Recordings With Sick Beard Upgrade Your HP MediaSmart Server to Windows Home Server 2011 Create a Personal Cloud Server with ownCloud Add a Windows Home Server Restore Option to Your PC’s Boot Menu Enable Active Directory Support on Windows Home Server v1

Book Windows 7 Inside Out  Deluxe Edition

Download or read book Windows 7 Inside Out Deluxe Edition written by Ed Bott and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 1822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deeper into Windows 7—with new content and new resources on CD! The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate, in-depth reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 and Internet Explorer 9, and features 300+ pages of additional coverage and advanced topics. It’s now packed with even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds from the experts—and includes a fully searchable eBook and other online resources. Topics include installation, configuration, and setup; network connections and troubleshooting; remote access; managing programs; controlling user access and accounts; advanced file management; working with Internet Explorer 9; managing security features and issues; using Windows Live Essentials 2011; performance monitoring and tuning; backups and maintenance; sharing networked resources; hardware and device drivers. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Book Microsoft Office 365

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Greve
  • Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
  • Release : 2012-01-01
  • ISBN : 1849685878
  • Pages : 366 pages

Download or read book Microsoft Office 365 written by David Greve and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, hands-on tutorial that shows small businesses to enterprises how to implement and migrate to Exchange Online in Office 365. If you are an information technology (IT) professional; administrator, small business owner, manager or consultant who needs to implement and migrate to Exchange Online in Office 365 within your business, then this book is for you. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is not required, however, experience with Microsoft Exchange Server and mail clients, role and delegation concept is required.

Book Mastering Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008

Download or read book Mastering Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 written by Steven Johnson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-12 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, winning approach to the number one small business solution Do you have 75 or fewer users or devices on your small-business network? Find out how to integrate everything you need for your mini-enterprise with Microsoft's new Windows Server 2008 Small Business Server, a custom collection of server and management technologies designed to help small operations run smoothly without a giant IT department. This comprehensive guide shows you how to master all SBS components as well as handle integration with other Microsoft technologies. Focuses on Windows Server 2008 Small Business Server, an integrated server solution for small business, and part of the new Windows Essential Server Solutions Covers the essentials of SBS deployment and setup, as well as integration with Windows Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Windows Update Services 3.0, Web Server technologies, and Windows Live OneCare for Server Walks you step-by-step through instructions and practical applications and provides plenty of real-world examples to reinforce concepts Get the very most out of Windows Server 2008 SBS with this comprehensive guide.

Book Deploying and Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell

Download or read book Deploying and Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell written by Charlie Russel and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Streamline and modernize the way you manage Active Directory Use Windows PowerShell to simplify and accelerate Active Directory domain controller management, whether you’re running Active Directory entirely in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment. In this concise reference, Microsoft MVP Charlie Russel presents the commands, tested scripts, and best-practice advice you need to deploy and run Active Directory in a modern environment and to migrate smoothly to cloud or hybrid deployments wherever they offer more value. Supercharge your productivity as an Active Directory administrator Get proven scripts that leverage the power of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Management Framework 4.0 and 5.0 Deploy forests and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Manage DNS and DHCP Create and manage users and groups Deploy additional domain controllers, read-only domain controllers (RODCs), and domains Implement and manage fine-grained password policies Perform fast, reliable backups and restores Quickly extend on-premises Active Directory deployments to the cloud Efficiently manage roles and sites

Book Professional Team Foundation Server 2013

Download or read book Professional Team Foundation Server 2013 written by Steven St. Jean and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Team Foundation Server is now for everyone! Team Foundation Server is an integral part of Microsoft's Application Lifecycle Management suite for managing and delivering software projects. The 2013 update has opened up TFS for everyone by expanding capabilities to support iOS, MacOS, Android, and Java development. Professional Team Foundation Server 2013 covers the latest updates for Agile Project Management, Test-Case Management, Release Management, and shows new users the TFS workflow for managing and delivering products. The authors leverage their positions as MVP Microsoft insiders to guide you step-by-step through all things TFS, as well as help prepare you for the Team Foundation Server Certification Exam. Provides a broad overview of Team Foundation Server for developers, software project managers, testers, business analysts, and others wanting to learn how to use TFS Gives TFS administrators the tools they need to efficiently monitor and manage the TFS environment Covers core TFS functions including project management, work item tracking, version control, test case management, build automation, reporting Explains extensibility options and how to write extensions for TFS Helps certification candidates prepare for the Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2013 certification exam Professional Team Foundation Server 2013 is the ultimate guide to mastering this invaluable developer's tool.

Book BLITZ THE IT QUIZ BOOK

    Book Details:
  • Author : Raveesh Mayya.K
  • Publisher : Sapna Book House (P) Ltd.
  • Release : 2012-05-18
  • ISBN : 8128005804
  • Pages : 431 pages

Download or read book BLITZ THE IT QUIZ BOOK written by Raveesh Mayya.K and published by Sapna Book House (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blitz, the only comprehensive guide to IT quizzing in India, is tailor made for participants of TCS IT Wiz, Rural IT Quiz and various other IT/TECH Quizzes. Written by an avid IT quizzer and now a Quiz master himself, this book serves as a handy IT reference book for everyone, from tech savvy readers to ardent quizzers. Salient Features : • Comprehensive coverage on history of computers and IT companies. • Over 2800 Technology terms abbreviations and acronyms. • 1000 Multiple Choice Questions-Indians in IT, Computer Games etc. • Who Coined IT Terms, Happy Father's day, Derivation of names etc. About The Author Raveesh Mayya K, who is currently pursuing his MBA at FMS, Delhi University, conceptualized and compiled this book at the age of 19. His brainchild, the Quizblog Portal (www.quizblog.in) has been appreciated and accepted really well by the Quizzing fraternity. He has worked as a IT Quiz Researcher Consultant with Greycaps India Pvt Ltd, led by Mr. Giri Balasubramaniam. He founded the Quotient Quiz Club while studying at PESIT (Bangalore) and ECN Quizzing Circuit while working at Cisco Systems. As a quizmaster, he has hosted many successful quizzes. He's been the quizmaster at college events like the 12th Annual Intercollegiate Youth Festival, VTU 2010 (CIT, Gubbi), Pragyan 1.0 (Chitkara University, Chandigarh) and corporate events like Adobe People Connect Quiz, Microsoft Dreamspark Yatra, Cisco Connceted Women Quiz etc. Table Of Contents • Must Know It • Firsties First • Games! Games!! Games!!! • Power to Create It • Acronums • Swadesh, We Indians • Internet Fever • I'm Loving It • What's in a Name • Pre Internet Timeline

Book Using OS X Lion Server At Home

Download or read book Using OS X Lion Server At Home written by Terry Walsh and published by We Got Served. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using OS X Lion Server at Home is the "missing manual" for Apple's OS X Lion Server operating system. If you've ever thought about powering your digital home with an Apple Mac home server, then this eBook takes you step by step through selecting the right hardware, installing and configuring Apple's server operating system. Written in straightforward language for non-geeks and those new to OS X, this comprehensive guide ensures you can get the most out of OS X Lion Server in the home by walking you through the product's essential features, including file and folder sharing, setting up shared family calendars and contacts, remote access, backup, media streaming, managing iPhones and iPads and more. Chapter List Choosing Your Hardware OS X Lion's Features Installing OS X Lion Server The Server App Storage and Network Configuration Users and Groups Managing OS X Devices With Profile Manager Managing iOS Devices With Profile Manager File and Folder Sharing Create a Shared Family Address Book Create a Shared Family Calendar Setting Up iChat Server Backing Up Your Macs to Lion Server With Time Machine Backing Up Your PCs to Lion Server Access Lion Server From Anywhere With VPN Create and Host Websites, Blogs and Wikis

Book Windows Server 2019 Essentials Installation Guide for Small Businesses

Download or read book Windows Server 2019 Essentials Installation Guide for Small Businesses written by Nicholas Rushton and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows Server 2019 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 2019 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 170 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. And, with everything in one place, it is the superior alternative to spending many frustrating hours searching the internet for what is sometimes inaccurate or obsolete information.1. INTRODUCTION1.1 What is Windows Server Essentials 2019?1.2 A Typical Small Network1.3 The Server1.4 Switch and Wireless Access Points1.5 Client Devices2. BASIC INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION2.1 Overview2.2 Installing Essentials2.3 Setting the IP Address2.4 Naming the Server2.5 Server Manager2.6 Creating a Domain3 STORAGE3.1 Overview3.2 Two Disk Drives3.3 Single Disk Drive3.4 RAID3.5 Storage Spaces4. SHARED FOLDERS4.1 Overview4.2 Creating Shared Folders4.3 Loading Existing Data into Shared Folders5. USERS5.1 Overview5.2 Creating Users5.3 Creating Users Using PowerShell5.4 Resetting a Password5.5 Disabling an Account5.6 Deleting an Account5.7 User Groups5.8 Home Folders, User Profiles and Logon Scripts5.9 Editing Multiple Users Simultaneously6. CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SERVER6.1 Overview6.2 Adding a Computer to the Domain6.3 Connecting Computers with Home Editions of Windows6.4 Connecting Macs6.5 Connecting Linux Computers6.6 Accessing the File System with File Browser7. BACKUPS AND RESTORES7.1 Overview7.2 Configuring Backups for the Server7.3 Restoring Files to the Server7.4 Backing up the Server to a NAS Drive7.5 Backing up Computers to the Server8. PRINTING8.1 Overview8.2 Networked Printer8.3 Shared Printer via Server9. REMOTE ACCESS: VPN & CLOUD SERVICES9.1 Overview9.2 Installing & Configuring Remote Access9.3 Configure the Router9.4 Enabling Remote Access for Users9.5 Connecting Client Computers9.6 Checking and Monitoring Remote Users9.7 Using Dropbox with Essentials10. GROUP POLICY10.1 Overview10.2 Group Policy Management Console10.3 Specifying the Home Page10.4 Windows Logon Behavior10.5 Logon Warning/Security Message10.6 Changing the Password Policy10.7 Account Lockout Policy10.8 Redirect the User's Documents Folder11. HOUSEKEEPING11.1 Overview11.2 Shutting Down & Restarting the Server11.3 Windows Updates11.4 Event Viewer11.5 Windows Security11.6 Virus & threat protection11.7 Firewall & network protection11.8 Checking Disk Space11.9 Optimizing the Hard Drives11.10 Task Manager and Resource Monitor11.11 Headless Operation using Remote Desktop12. WINDOWS ADMIN CENTER12.1 Overview12.2 Installation12.3 Tools within Windows Admin Center13. MISCELLANEOUS & ADVANCED TOPICS13.1 Overview13.2 Windows Activation13.3 Setup Alternative Administrator Account(s)13.4 Accessing the Internet from the Server13.5 Controlling User Logon Times13.6 Diagnostics & feedback13.7 Ease of Access13.8 Installing DHCP13.9 Multiple Network Adapters (NIC Teaming)INDEX