Microsoft Windows Server Administration Essentials - A Guide to the Mta Exam 98-365

Informationen zum Autor Tom Carpenter is the author of several books for the IT industry, including Sybex's Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administration: Real-World Skills for MCITP Certification and Beyond. He is the founder and senior consultant for The Systems Education Company (SysEdCo), a training and consulting company specializing in Microsoft and network infrastructure technologies. Tom has trained the U.S. Department of Defense, the FBI, Procter & Gamble, Wells Fargo, and several other companies and organizations on topics ranging from Windows Server administration to wireless LAN penetration testing. Klappentext The core concepts and technologies you need to administer a Windows Server OSAdministering a Windows operating system (OS) can be a difficult topic to grasp, particularly if you are new to the field of IT. This full-color resource serves as an approachable introduction to understanding how to install a server, the various roles of a server, and how server performance and maintenance impacts a network.With a special focus placed on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certificate, the straightforward, easy-to-understand tone is ideal for anyone new to computer administration looking to enter the IT field. Each chapter offers a clear and concise look at the core Windows administration concepts you need to know to gain an understanding of these difficult topics.* Offers a clear, no-nonsense approach to administering a Windows operating system and presents it in such a way that IT beginners will confidently comprehend the subject matter* Targets the MTA 98-365 exam by covering Windows Server installation, server roles, storage, and active directory infrastructure* Provides you with a solid foundation of various networking topics so that you can gain a strong understanding of Windows Server administration concepts* Includes review questions and suggested labs to further enhance your learning processWith this book by your side, you will be armed with the core concepts and technologies needed to administer a Windows Server operating system. Zusammenfassung The core concepts and technologies you need to administer a Windows Server OSAdministering a Windows operating system (OS) can be a difficult topic to grasp, particularly if you are new to the field of IT. This full-color resource serves as an approachable introduction to understanding how to install a server, the various roles of a server, and how server performance and maintenance impacts a network.With a special focus placed on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certificate, the straightforward, easy-to-understand tone is ideal for anyone new to computer administration looking to enter the IT field. Each chapter offers a clear and concise look at the core Windows administration concepts you need to know to gain an understanding of these difficult topics.* Offers a clear, no-nonsense approach to administering a Windows operating system and presents it in such a way that IT beginners will confidently comprehend the subject matter* Targets the MTA 98-365 exam by covering Windows Server installation, server roles, storage, and active directory infrastructure* Provides you with a solid foundation of various networking topics so that you can gain a strong understanding of Windows Server administration concepts* Includes review questions and suggested labs to further enhance your learning processWith this book by your side, you will be armed with the core concepts and technologies needed to administer a Windows Server operating system. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction xixChapter 1 Windows Server Overview 1Introducing Servers 1Understanding Server Concepts 1Understanding Client/Server Concepts 2Choosing Server Hardware 6Understanding Server Roles 8Deploying Applications on Your Network 10Providing Internet Access and Collaboration on Your Network 11Managing Files and Printers on ...

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Introduction xixChapter 1 Windows Server Overview 1Introducing Servers 1Understanding Server Concepts 1Understanding Client/Server Concepts 2Choosing Server Hardware 6Understanding Server Roles 8Deploying Applications on Your Network 10Providing Internet Access and Collaboration on Your Network 11Managing Files and Printers on Your Network 12Providing Network Access for Remote Users 12Adding More Roles as Needed 13Microsoft Windows Server Features 15Windows Server User Interfaces 15Networking Features 18Management Features 19Windows Server Editions 20The Essentials and Beyond 22Chapter 2 Installing Windows Servers 25Installation Options 25Choosing an Installation Destination 26Performing an Interactive Installation 28Automating an Installation 36Understanding Windows Deployment Services 37Upgrading Servers 38Supported Upgrade Paths 38Upgrades Versus Clean Installations 39Understanding the Upgrade Process 40Using Server Core 40Server Core Features and Limitations 41Performing a Server Core Installation 42Administering a Server Core Installation 43Working with Device Drivers 45Understanding Device Drivers 45Obtaining and Installing Drivers 46Driver Maintenance 48Understanding Hardware Resources 51The Essentials and Beyond 54Chapter 3 Managing Windows Server Storage 57Data Storage Concepts 57Selecting Hard Drives for Your Network 58Choosing a File System 60Understanding Networked Storage 61Using the Distributed File System 62Understanding RAID 64Identifying Storage Technologies 67Networked Storage Solutions 68Understanding Disk Types 69Basic and Dynamic Disks 69Virtual Hard Disks 71Optical Media 72The Essentials and Beyond 72Chapter 4 Administering Services 75Understanding Services 75Applications as Services 76Important Windows Services 77Add-On Services 81Configuring Services 83Service Startup Types 83Service Recovery Options 84Service Privileges 84Managing Services 85Starting Services 85Stopping Services 86Restarting Services 89Troubleshooting Services 89Service Dependencies 90Service Configuration 91Understanding Service Accounts 91The Essentials and Beyond 92Chapter 5 Active Directory Infrastructure 95Understanding Active Directory 95AD Domains 96AD Domain Trees 99AD Forests 100Planning for Active Directory Servers 101Domain Controllers 101Supporting Servers 104Planning a DNS Namespace 105DNS Overview 105Namespace Hierarchies 108Exploring Sites and Replication 110AD Sites 110AD Replication 111The Essentials and Beyond 113Chapter 6 Configuring Active Directory 115Planning an Active Directory Installation 115High-Level Planning 116Detailed Design 119Installing Active Directory 123Preparing to Install DNS 125Adding the DNS Server Role 127Configuring the DNS Zone 129Configuring the IP Settings and Primary DNS Suffix 131Installing the AD DS Role 135Running the DCPROMO Wizard 136The Essentials and Beyond 140Chapter 7 Managing Active Directory 143Exploring AD Management Tools 143Understanding the AD Architecture Management Tools 144Understanding the AD Object Management Tools 147Working with Users and Groups 149User Account Types 149Creating User Accounts 151Group Types and Scopes 155Working with Groups 157Group Management 162Understanding Organizational Units and Containers 162The Essentials and Beyond 164Chapter 8 Group Policy Management 167Understanding Group Policy 167Group Policy Defined 168Group Policy Requirements 170Group Policy Management Tools 170Group Policy Sections and Categories 172Supporting Different Windows Client Versions 174Defining the Group Policy Hierarchy 175Group Policy Processing 175Local Group Policy 177Touring the Group Policy Management Console 179Exploring the GPMC Interface 179Understanding the GPMC Features 181Creating a Group Policy Object 182Determining Policy Settings 182Creating the GPO 183Linking GPOs to Containers 183Modifying Permissions on the GPO 184Configuring a Local Group Policy Setting 184The Essentials and Beyond 185Chapter 9 Application Servers 189Understanding Application Servers 189Database Servers 191Microsoft SQL Server 192Database Application Types 193Mail Servers: Using Microsoft Exchange Server 195Exchange Server Design Goals 197Exchange Server Roles 198Exchange Server Storage Architecture 198Exchange Mailbox Management 199Collaboration Servers 200SharePoint 2010 Defined 200SharePoint Editions 202Monitoring Servers 203Threat Management Servers 204The Essentials and Beyond 205Chapter 10 Internet Information Services ( I IS) 207Understanding Web Services 207Internet Information Services 209Understanding How IIS Works 209Adding the Web Server (IIS) Role 211Configuring IIS 213Running an FTP Server 217Configuring Sites and Ports 221Web Server Security 223Planning for Authentication 223Planning for Encryption 226The Essentials and Beyond 229Chapter 11 File and Print Servers 231Exploring File Servers 231Understanding Share Permissions 232Understanding NTFS Permissions 234Auditing Files and Folders 236Understanding DFS 238Understanding How DFS Works 238Planning for DFS Recommended Uses 240Creating a DFS Namespace 241Understanding Print Servers 242Managing Basic Print Server Functionality 242Understanding Printer Pools 244Using Web Printing 246The Essentials and Beyond 247Chapter 12 Remote Access Technologies 249Planning for Remote Administration Tools 249Understanding Remote Access Solutions 250Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 252Understanding Remote Desktop Services 255Remote Desktop Versus Remote Desktop Services 255RDS Licensing 258Remote Desktop Role Services 259The Essentials and Beyond 260Chapter 13 Server Troubleshooting 263Introducing Troubleshooting Processes and Procedures . 263REACTing 264Research 266Engage 267Adjust 268Configure 268Take Note 269Stepping Through the OSI Model 269Layer 1 270Layer 2 271Layer 3 271Upper Layers 274Troubleshooting with the Hardware/Software Model 274Hardware Problems 274Software Problems 275Symptom, Diagnosis, and Solution 276Systems Thinking 277Troubleshooting Tools 279Task Manager 279Performance Monitor 281Resource Monitor 282Event Viewer 284The Essentials and Beyond 288Chapter 14 Performance Tuning 291Performance Myths and Truths 291One System Component Is Seldom the Culprit 292Better Code Is Better, But Better Design Is Best 293It Still Has to Travel the Network 293Command Prompt Tools 293Using the TaskList Command 294Using the SC Command 295Using the TaskKill Command 296Using the Shutdown Command 296Using the SystemInfo Command 297Using the TypePerf Command 299Resource Monitor 300Performance Monitor 302Understanding Performance Counters 304Defining a Baseline 306Developing Monitoring Points 307Viewing Live Performance Data 308Capturing and Logging Performance Data 310Viewing DCS Reports 312Virtualization and Performance 313Exploring Virtualization Modes 314Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions 316Migrating Between Physical and Virtual 318The Essentials and Beyond 319Chapter 15 Server Maintenance 321Maintaining the Hardware 321Planning for Server Downtime 325Executing the Planning Actions for Downtime . 325Understanding the Windows Server Boot Process 326Understanding Windows Update 328Updating with Windows Update 330Using Windows Server Update Service 333Automating with Logs and Alerts 338Planning for Continuity 339Disaster Recovery 340Clustering 344The Essentials and Beyond 345Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 349Chapter 1 349Chapter 2 350Chapter 3 350Chapter 4 351Chapter 5 352Chapter 6 353Chapter 7 353Chapter 8 354Chapter 9 355Chapter 10 356Chapter 11 357Chapter 12 357Chapter 13 358Chapter 14 359Chapter 15 360Appendix B Microsof t's Certification Program 361Certification Objectives Map 362Index 367

Product details

• Authors: T Carpenter, Tom Carpenter, Tom Gibson Carpenter, Darril Gibson
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2011
• EAN: 9781118016862
• ISBN: 978-1-118-01686-2
• No. of pages: 400
• Series: Serious Skills; Serious Skills
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; Informatik, Netzwerke, Networking, computer science, Microsoft (Windows) operating systems, Computer networking and communications, Windows Server Administration