Book description
Get the practical, pocket-sized reference for IT professionals responsible for administering and supporting Windows Server 2008 Server Core. Designed for quick referencing, this portable guide covers all the essentials for performing everyday tasks placing expert advice on installation, migration, administration, and troubleshooting right at your fingertips. You ll discover how to deploy and configure Windows Server 2008 Server Core; configure server roles, including Active Directory Domain Services, DHCP, DNS, File Services, Print Services, Web Services, and Hyper-V; perform local and remote administration; monitor, troubleshoot, and configure high availability; perform backups and recovery; and manage software updates. Featuring quick-reference tables, concise lists, and step-by-step instructions, this handy, one-stop guide provides fast, accurate answers on the spot whether you re at your desk or in the field.
Key Book Benefits
Zeroes in on exactly what the administrator needs to perform day-to-day tasks for Windows Server 2008 Server Core Covers deployment and configuration, server roles, local and remote administration, high availability, backup and recovery, software updates, and other essential topics Delivers information in concise tables, easy-to-scan lists, and step-by-step instructions Features a pocket-sized format that puts the right information right at your fingertips
Table of contents
- Special Upgrade Offer
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. Examining Server Core
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2. Deploying Server Core
- Planning for Installation
- Manually Installing Server Core
- Deploying Server Core Using the Windows AIK
- Deploying Server Core Using Windows Deployment Services
- Deploying Server Core Using Microsoft Deployment
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3. Initial Configuration
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Methods for Performing Initial Configuration
- Setting the Local Administrator Password
- Managing Local Users and Groups
- Changing the Computer Name
- Configuring TCP/IP Networking Settings
- Configuring Date and Time Settings
- Configuring Regional and Language Settings
- Configuring Automatic Updates
- Configuring Windows Error Reporting
- Participating in the Customer Experience Improvement Program
- Activating Windows
- Enabling Remote Desktop
- Enabling Remote Administration of Windows Firewall
- Joining a Domain
- Other Initial Configuration Tasks
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Methods for Performing Initial Configuration
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4. Installing Roles and Features
- Understanding Roles and Features
- Tools for Installing Roles and Features
- Understanding Packages
- Enumerating Installed Roles and Features
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Installing and Uninstalling Roles and Features Using Ocsetup
- Installing a Role or Feature Using Ocsetup
- Installing the DHCP Server Role
- Verifying Installation of the Role
- Uninstalling the DHCP Server Role
- Installing the Web Server (IIS) Role
- Adding HTTP Logging to the Web Server (IIS) Role
- Installing Roles and Features That Have Dependencies
- Removing Roles and Features That Have Dependencies
- Installing Multiple Roles and Features Using Ocsetup with an Answer File
- Unattended Installation of Roles and Features
- Sysprep Support for Server Roles
- Permanently Removing Unneeded Roles and Features
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5. Local Management
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Using the Command Prompt
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Starting the Command Prompt
- Changing the Current Directory of the Default Command Prompt
- Using the Run and RunOnce Registry Keys
- Start a Command Prompt When No Command Prompt Is Visible
- Starting Additional Command Prompt Windows
- Starting a Command Prompt at a Specified Drive or Directory
- Starting a Command Prompt Using Parameters
- Working with Multiple Command Prompts
- Closing a Command Prompt
- Customizing the Command Prompt
- Running Multiple Commands
- Command Redirection
- Working with Environment Variables
- Commands for Common Tasks
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Starting the Command Prompt
- Using Scripts
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Using the Command Prompt
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6. Remote Management
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Using Remote Desktop
- Enabling Remote Desktop Using Scregedit.wsf
- Enabling Remote Desktop Using an Answer File
- Using Scregedit.wsf to Require Network Level Authentication for Remote Desktop
- Using an Answer File to Require Network Level Authentication for Remote Desktop
- Using Remote Desktop to Administer Server Core
- Using TS Remote App for Publishing Cmd to Administer Server Core
- Managing Terminal Services on Server Core
- Using WinRS
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Using MMC Snap-ins and RSAT
- Using MMC Consoles to Administer Server Core in a Domain
- Using MMC Snap-ins to Administer Server Core in a Workgroup
- Using RSAT to Administer Server Core in a Domain
- Installing RSAT on a Full Installation of Windows Server 2008
- Installing RSAT on Windows Vista SP1
- Using RSAT to Administer Server Core Remotely in a Domain
- Using RSAT to Administer Server Core Remotely in a Workgroup
- Using Other GUI Tools
- Using Group Policy
- Using Windows PowerShell
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Using Remote Desktop
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7. Active Directory Domain Services Role
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Installing AD DS on Server Core
- Creating a New Forest Using Unattended Dcpromo
- Creating a New Domain Tree Using Unattended Dcpromo
- Creating a New Child Domain Using Unattended Dcpromo
- Installing a Replica Domain Controller into an Existing Domain Using Unattended Dcpromo
- Removing a Domain Controller Using Unattended Dcpromo
- Preparing an Existing Active Directory Environment for Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
- Managing Server Core Domain Controllers
- Working with Server Core Read-Only Domain Controllers
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Installing AD DS on Server Core
- 8. DHCP Server Role
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9. DNS Server Role
- Installing the DNS Server Role on Server Core
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Managing a Server Core DNS Server
- Managing DNS Servers
- Configuring DNS Servers
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Creating and Managing Zones
- Displaying a List of Zones on a DNS Server
- Creating a Forward Lookup Standard Primary Zone
- Creating a Forward Lookup AD DS–Integrated Primary Zone
- Creating a Forward Lookup Standard Secondary Zone
- Creating a Forward Lookup Standard Stub Zone
- Creating a Forward Lookup AD DS–Integrated Stub Zone
- Creating Reverse Lookup Zones
- Deleting a Zone
- Creating and Managing Resource Records
- Performing Other DNS Management Tasks
- Maintaining DNS Servers
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10. File and Print Services Roles
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Installing and Managing the File Services Role on Server Core
- Installing File Services Role Services from the Command Line
- Installing File Services Role Services Using an Answer File
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Managing Disks and File Systems
- Managing Disks and Volumes Using Diskpart
- Scripting Diskpart Commands
- Displaying Detailed File System Information
- Displaying Free Space on a Volume
- Search for Files or Folders on a Volume
- Displaying File System Filters
- Setting the Dirty Bit on a Volume
- Running Chkdsk
- Configuring Self-Healing NTFS
- Enabling BugcheckOnCorrupt
- Defragment a Volume
- Viewing and Modifying the ACLs for Files and Folders
- Creating Symbolic Links
- Formatting USB Flash Drives Using exFAT
- Managing Hardware RAID Using Diskraid
- Managing Shared Folders
- Implementing DFS
- Installing and Managing the Print Services Role on Server Core
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Installing and Managing the File Services Role on Server Core
- 11. Web Server Role
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12. Hyper-V and Other Roles
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Installing and Managing the Hyper-V Role on Server Core
- Hyper-V Terminology
- Installing the Hyper-V Role
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Managing the Hyper-V Role
- Using the Hyper-V Management Console
- Configuring Hyper-V Settings
- Configuring Virtual Networks
- Creating New Virtual Machines
- Configuring Virtual Machine Settings
- Installing Guest Operating Systems
- Managing Virtual Machines
- Installing Integration Services
- Creating Snapshots
- Managing Virtual Machines Using WMI
- Managing Virtual Machines Using PowerShell
- Installing and Managing the AD LDS Role on Server Core
- Installing and Managing the Streaming Media Services Role on Server Core
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Installing and Managing the Hyper-V Role on Server Core
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13. Maintaining Server Core
- Managing Services
- Managing Devices and Device Drivers
- Managing Processes
- Managing Scheduled Tasks
- Event Logging
- Performance Monitoring
- Backup and Recovery
- Installing Software Updates
- Installing Applications
- A. About the Author
- B. Additional Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press
- C. More Great Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press
- Index
- About the Author
- Special Upgrade Offer
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Windows Server® 2008 Server Core Administrator's Pocket Consultant
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2008
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735626263
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