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Your One-Stop Resource on Windows Server 2012 R2Check out the new Hyper-V, find new and easier ways to remotely connect back into the office, or learn all about Storage Spaces—these are just a few of the features in Windows Server 2012 R2 that are explained in this updated edition from Windows authority Mark Minasi and a team of Windows Server experts. This book gets you up to speed on all of the new features and functions of Windows Server and includes real-world scenarios to put them in perspective. If you're a system administrator upgrading to, migrating to, or managing Windows Server 2012 R2, find what you need to do the job in this complete resource.
Coverage includes:
- Installing or upgrading to and managing Windows Server 2012 R2
- Understanding Microsoft NIC teams 2012 and PowerShell
- Setting up via GUI or updated Server Core 2012
- Migrating, merging, and modifying your Active Directory
- Managing address spaces with IPAM
- Understanding new shared storage, storage spaces, and better tools
- Controlling access to file shares—a new and improved approach
- Using and administering Remote Desktop, Virtual Desktop, and Hyper-V®
Plan, Install, and Manage Windows Server 2012 R2
Learn Tips and How-Tos from Windows Guru Mark Minasi and a Team of Experts
Discover What's New in Active Directory and PowerShell
Virtualize, Virtualize, Virtualize with Improved Hyper-V and VDI
Take Storage Management to the Next Level with Storage Tiering
Reinforce Your Skills with Real-World Examples
Synopsis
The professional's guide to Windows Server 8This complete guide explores the essential features of the latest version of Microsoft's flagship network operating system. Offering a wealth of information on the topic, rivaling that of any book on the market, not only does this comprehensive book thoroughly cover the features IT professionals need to know and understand, it also provides workarounds for things that don't quite work as they should. Even better, this valuable resource describes in detail many undocumented features.
- Offers a hands-on guide for IT professionals working with Microsoft Windows Server 8
- Includes the must-have information for IT professionals and those learning the Windows Server 8 system
Mastering Windows Server 8 is the go-to book that Windows administrators will want to keep within easy reach.
Synopsis
Check out the new Hyper-V, find new and easier ways to remotely connect back into the office, or learn all about Storage Spaces--these are just a few of the features in Windows Server 2012 R2 that are explained in this updated edition from Windows authority Mark Minasi and a team of Windows Server experts led by Kevin Greene. This book gets you up to speed on all of the new features and functions of Windows Server, and includes real-world scenarios to put them in perspective. If you're a system administrator upgrading to, migrating to, or managing Windows Server 2012 R2, find what you need to do the job in this complete resource.
Learn all about:
- Installing or upgrading to and managing Windows Server 2012 R2
- Understanding Microsoft NIC teams 2012 and PowerShell
- Setting up via GUI or updated Server Core 2012
- Migrating, merging, and modifying your Active Directory
- Managing address spaces with IPAM
- Understanding new shared storage, storage spaces, and better tools
- Controlling access to file shares--a new and improved approach
- Using and administering Remote Desktop, Virtual Desktop, and Hyper-V(R)
About the Author
Mark Minasi, MCSE, is one of the world's leading Windows authorities. He teaches classes in 15 countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences and industry gathering keynotes. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks. Mark has written or cowritten numerous books, including the popular Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide. Twitter: @mminasi
Table of Contents
Introduction xxxi
Chapter 1: What's New in Windows Server 2012 R2 1
Chapter 2: Installing and Upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2 19
Chapter 3: Introduction to Server Core 105
Chapter 4: Windows Server 2012 R2 Networking Enhancements 147
Chapter 5: IP Address Management and DHCP Failover 175
Chapter 6: DNS and Name Resolution in Windows Server 2012 R2 211
Chapter 7: Active Directory in Windows Server 2012 257
Chapter 8: Creating and Managing User Accounts 377
Chapter 9: Group Policy: AD's Gauntlet and Active Directory Delegation 467
Chapter 10: Active Directory Federation Services 533
Chapter 11: Shared Storage and Clustering Introduction 561
Chapter 12: Windows 2012 R2 Storage: Storage Spaces, SANish Abilities, and Better Tools 589
Chapter 13: Files, Folders, and Basic Shares 649
Chapter 14: Creating and Managing Shared Folders 703
Chapter 15: Dynamic Access Control: File Shares, Reimagined 759
Chapter 16: Sharing Printers on Windows Server 2012 R2 Networks 827
Chapter 17: Remote Server Administration 883
Chapter 18: Connecting Windows and Mac Clients 929
Chapter 19: Web Server Management with IIS 979
Chapter 20: Advanced IP: Routing with Windows 1025
Chapter 21: Getting from the Office to the Road: VPNs 1065
Chapter 22: Adding More Locations: Sites in Active Directory 1123
Chapter 23: The Third DC: Understanding Read-only Domain Controllers 1153
Chapter 24: Creating Larger Active Directory Environments: Beyond One Domain 1185
Chapter 25: Migrating, Merging, and Modifying Your Active Directory 1243
Chapter 26: Advanced User Account Management and User Support 1267
Chapter 27: Server Virtualization with Hyper-V 1339
Chapter 28: Managing Virtual Machines 1399
Chapter 29: Installing, Using, and Administering Remote Desktop Services 1435
Chapter 30: Monitoring Windows Server 2012 R2 1479
Chapter 31: Patch Management 1531
Chapter 32: Windows Server 2012 R2 and Active Directory Backup and Maintenance 1555
Appendix: The Bottom Line 1585
Index 1631