(Reference Guide) Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals eBook

Book Description

Windows Server 2016 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. This book is designed to get you started with Windows Server 2016. It will prepare you for your MTA 98-365 exam. With step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand graphics, you will be able to understand the roles, features, functions, and quirks of Windows Server 2016.

The book begins with the basics of Windows Server 2016, which includes the installation process and basic configuration. You will then move on to roles and features such as Active Directory, Hyper-V, Remote Access, Storage, and Printer. With the help of real-world examples, you will get to grips with the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016, which will help you solve difficult tasks the easy way. Later, the book also shows you maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, where with the help of best practices you will be able to manage Windows Server 2016 with ease. Each chapter ends with a questionnaire to ensure you make the best use of the content provided. By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge required to administer and manage Windows Server environments.

What You Will Learn

• Become familiar with Windows Server OS concepts
• Learn how to install Windows Server 2016
• Learn how to install device drivers and run services in Windows Server 2016
• Learn how to add and install roles in Windows Server 2016
• Learn how to apply GPO to your Windows Server 2016 environment
• Learn how to tune, maintain, update, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016
• Prepare for the MTA 98-365 exam

Table of Contents

1: Introducing Windows Server

• Computer network overview
• Windows Server overview
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

2: Installing Windows Server

• Understanding server installation (1)
• Understanding server installation options (1.3)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

3: Post-Installation Tasks in Windows Server

• Understanding devices and device drivers (1.1)
• Understanding the registry and services (1.2)
• Windows Server initial configuration
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

4: Directory Services in Windows Server

• Understanding the Active Directory infrastructure (3.3)
• Understanding Domain Name System (DNS)
• Understanding organizational units (OUs) and containers (3.2)
• Understanding accounts and groups (3.1)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

5: Adding Roles to Windows Server

• Understanding server roles and features (2)
• Identifying application servers (2.1)
• Understanding web services (2.2)
• Understanding Remote Access (2.3)
• Understanding file and print services (2.4)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

6: Group Policy in Windows Server

• Understanding Group Policy (GP) (3.4)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

7: Virtualization with Windows Server

• Understanding server virtualization (2.5)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

8: Storing Data in Windows Server

• Understanding storage technologies (4)
• Understanding RAID (4.2)
• Understanding disk types (4.3)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

9: Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server

• Identifying major server hardware components (5.1)
• Understanding performance monitoring (5.2)
• Understanding logs and alerts (5.3)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

10: Updating and Troubleshooting Windows Server

• Identifying steps in the startup process (6.1)
• Understanding business continuity (6.2)
• Understanding updates (6.3)
• Understanding the troubleshooting methodology (6.4)
• References from Windows IT Pro Center
• Summary
• Questions

11: Studying and Passing the MTA 98-365 Exam

• Objective 1—Understanding Server installation (10 - 15%)
• Objective 2—Understanding server roles (25 - 30%)
• Objective 3—Understanding Active Directory (20 - 25%)
• Objective 4—Understanding storage (10 - 15%)
• Objective 5—Understanding server performance management (10 - 15%)
• Objective 6—Understanding server maintenance (15 - 20%)
• References for MTA 98-365 exam

12: Examples of GPOs for Sys Admins

• GPOs of interest to Sys Admins

13: Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Server

• Windows key combinations in Windows Server 2016

14: Answers to Chapter Questions