Mastering Windows Server 2016

Mastering Windows Server 2016

by Brian Svidergol, Vladimir Meloski, Byron Wright, Santos Martinez, Doug Bassett
Released July 2018
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119404972

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Book description

The IT pro's must-have guide to Windows Server 2016

Mastering Windows Server 2016 is a complete resource for IT professionals needing to get quickly up to date on the latest release. Designed to provide comprehensive information in the context of real-world usage, this book offers expert guidance through the new tools and features to help you get Windows Server 2016 up and running quickly. Straightforward discussion covers all aspects, including virtualization products, identity and access, automation, networking, security, storage and more, with clear explanations and immediately-applicable instruction. Find the answers you need, and explore new solutions as Microsoft increases their focus on security, software-defined infrastructure, and the cloud; new capabilities including containers and Nano Server, Shielded VMs, Failover Clustering, PowerShell, and more give you plenty of tools to become more efficient, more effective, and more productive.

Windows Server 2016 is the ideal server for Windows 10 clients, and is loaded with new features that IT professionals need to know. This book provides a comprehensive resource grounded in real-world application to help you get up to speed quickly.

  • Master the latest features of Windows Server 2016
  • Apply new tools in real-world scenarios
  • Explore new capabilities in security, networking, and the cloud
  • Gain expert guidance on all aspect of Windows Server 2016 migration and management

System administrators tasked with upgrading, migrating, or managing Windows Server 2016 need a one-stop resource to help them get the job done. Mastering Windows Server 2016 has the answers you need, the practicality you seek, and the latest information to get you up to speed quickly.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. About the Authors
  4. About the Contributing Author
  5. Introduction
    1. Major Changes in Windows Server 2016
    2. The Mastering Series
    3. How to Use This Book
    4. How This Book Is Organized
    5. Getting More Information
    6. Errata
  6. Chapter 1: Windows Server 2016 Installation and Management
    1. Windows Server 2016 Editions and Licensing
    2. Installing Windows Server 2016
    3. Automating the Installation of Windows Server 2016
    4. Common Management Tools
    5. Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools
    6. The Bottom Line
  7. Chapter 2: PowerShell
    1. What Is PowerShell?
    2. Running and Customizing PowerShell
    3. Setting Up PowerShell ISE Profiles
    4. Setting Up Execution Policies
    5. Using Aliases and Getting Help
    6. Understanding Cmdlet Syntax
    7. Understanding Shortened Command Syntax
    8. Exploring PowerShell Command Concepts
    9. Using File Input and Output Operations
    10. Processing Pipeline Data
    11. Using Variables
    12. Using Functions
    13. Formatting Output
    14. Using Loops
    15. Managing Remote Systems via PowerShell
    16. The Bottom Line
  8. Chapter 3: Compute
    1. Overview of Hyper-V
    2. What's New in Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V
    3. Installing Hyper-V
    4. Nested Virtualization
    5. Storage Options in Hyper-V
    6. Configuring Hyper-V
    7. Virtual Machine Migration
    8. Hyper-V Replica
    9. High Availability with Failover Clustering in Windows Server 2016
    10. Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
    11. The Bottom Line
  9. Chapter 4: Storage
    1. Overview of Storage in Windows Server 2016
    2. File Systems
    3. Data Deduplication
    4. Storage Spaces
    5. Storage Replica
    6. Storage Quality of Service
    7. The Bottom Line
  10. Chapter 5: Networking
    1. Windows Server 2016 Network Configuration
    2. DNS
    3. DHCP
    4. Remote Access
    5. Network Load Balancing
    6. Software Defined Networking
    7. The Bottom Line
  11. Chapter 6: File Services
    1. File Services Overview
    2. File Server
    3. BranchCache for Network Files
    4. DFS Namespaces and DFS Replication
    5. File Server Resource Manager
    6. Work Folders
    7. The Bottom Line
  12. Chapter 7: Windows Server Containers
    1. Containers Overview
    2. Creating and Maintaining Containers
    3. Configuring Containers
    4. Application Development and Deployment
    5. The Bottom Line
  13. Chapter 8: Security Mechanisms
    1. Security Overview
    2. Where to Begin?
    3. What Are the Risks?
    4. Protecting Accounts
    5. Protecting Data at Rest
    6. Protecting Data in Transit
    7. Protecting Administrative Access
    8. Protecting Active Directory Infrastructure
    9. Malware Protection
    10. Hardening Operating Systems Security with Additional Microsoft Products
    11. Evidence of the Attack
    12. The Bottom Line
  14. Chapter 9: Active Directory Domain Services
    1. Overview of Features
    2. Revisiting Privileged Access Management
    3. Design Considerations
    4. Computer, User, and Group Management
    5. Group Policy
    6. The Bottom Line
  15. Chapter 10: Active Directory Certificate Services
    1. What's New in AD CS Windows Server 2016
    2. Introduction to a Public Key Infrastructure and AD CS
    3. Planning and Design Considerations
    4. Implementing a Two-Tier Hierarchy
    5. Working with Certificate Templates
    6. Auto-Enrollment
    7. The Bottom Line
  16. Chapter 11: Active Directory Federation Services
    1. Overview of AD FS
    2. Planning and Design Considerations
    3. Deploying an AD FS Environment
    4. The Bottom Line
  17. Chapter 12: Management with System Center
    1. Overview of System Center 2016
    2. Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager
    3. Managing Windows Server 2016 with System Center Operations Manager
    4. Managing Windows Server 2016 with System Center Configuration Manager
    5. The Bottom Line
  18. Chapter 13: Management with OMS
    1. What Is Operations Management Suite?
    2. OMS Pricing
    3. System Requirements
    4. Log Analytics
    5. The Bottom Line
  19. Index
  20. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Mastering Windows Server 2016
  • Author(s): Brian Svidergol, Vladimir Meloski, Byron Wright, Santos Martinez, Doug Bassett
  • Release date: July 2018
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119404972