To my readers—Windows Server 2012 R2 Inside Out: Services, Security, & Infrastructure is my 49th book for Microsoft Press. Thank you for being there with me through many books and many years. It’s been an honor and a privilege.

To my wife—for many years, through many books, many millions of words, and many thousands of pages she’s been there, providing support and encouragement and making every place we’ve lived a home.

To my kids—for helping me see the world in new ways, for having exceptional patience and boundless love, and for making every day an adventure.

To Anne, Karen, Martin, Lucinda, Juliana, and many others who’ve helped out in ways both large and small.

Special thanks to my son Will for not only installing and managing my extensive ...

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