Tools to Manage Server Roles
Windows Server 2003 R2 first shipped with the new Manage Your Server Wizard. This was the first tool that enabled administrators to easily configure their servers to support whatever roles were appropriate. The toolset in Windows Server 2008 got a bit richer and more full-featured. In this section we will cover the three main tools used to manage server roles on full installations of Windows Server 2008, paying particular attention to the security implications of each.
Initial Configuration Tasks
The first tool you are likely to notice is the tool called Manage Your Server in Windows Server 2003. It is called Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) in Windows Server 2008, and shows up as soon as you log on for the first time. ...
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