Synopses & Reviews
Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Server 2012. Zero in on core operations and daily tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field.
Get fast facts on these essential topics:
- Managing servers running Windows Server 2012
- Creating user and group accounts
- Monitoring services, processes, and events
- Administering Active Directory
- Managing files, folders, drives
- Automating administrative tasks and policies
- Administering data sharing, security, and auditing
- Managing TCP/IP networking
- Implementing data backup and recovery
- Administering network printers and print services
About the Author
William R. Stanek has 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert and an award-winning author. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers and network engineers all over the world. He has written more than two dozen computer books. Current or forthcoming books include Microsoft Windows® XP Professional Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Microsoft Windows 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Second Edition, and Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 and IIS 6.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I: Windows Server 2012 Administration Fundamentals
- Chapter 1: Windows Server 2012 Administration Overview
- Chapter 2: Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2012
- Chapter 3: Monitoring Processes, Services, and Events
- Chapter 4: Automating Administrative Tasks, Policies, and Procedures
- Chapter 5: Enhancing Computer Security
- Part II: Windows Server 2012 Directory Services Administration
- Chapter 6: Using Active Directory
- Chapter 7: Core Active Directory Administration
- Chapter 8: Creating User and Group Accounts
- Chapter 9: Managing User and Group Accounts
- Part III: Windows Server 2012 Data Administration
- Chapter 10: Managing File Systems and Drives
- Chapter 11: Configuring Volumes and RAID Arrays
- Chapter 12: Data Sharing, Security, and Auditing
- Chapter 13: Data Backup and Recovery
- Part IV: Windows Server 2012 Network Administration
- Chapter 14: Managing TCP/IP Networking
- Chapter 15: Running DHCP Clients and Servers
- Chapter 16: Optimizing DNS