Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Companion

Charlie Russel is an information technology consultant, specializing in combined Windows and UNIX networks. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows Server and Security. Together with Sharon Crawford, Charlie authored the top selling Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion by Microsoft Press as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion. Charlie also co-authored the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Prepare

Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2008
Chapter 2: Introducing Directory Services
Chapter 3: Planning Namespace and Domains
Chapter 4: Planning Deployment


Install and Configure

Chapter 5: Getting Started
Chapter 6: Upgrading to Windows Server 2008
Chapter 7: Configuring a New Installation
Chapter 8: Installing Server Roles and Features
Chapter 9: Installing and Configuring Server Core
Chapter 10: Managing Printers
Chapter 11: Managing Users and Groups
Chapter 12: Managing File Resources
Chapter 13: Group Policy


Administer the Network

Chapter 14: Managing Daily Operations
Chapter 15: Using Scripts for Consistent Administration
Chapter 16: Installing and Configuring Directory Services
Chapter 17: Managing Active Directory
Chapter 18: Administering TCP/IP
Chapter 19: Implementing Disk Management
Chapter 20: Managing Storage
Chapter 21: Using Clusters


Secure the Network

Chapter 22: Planning Security
Chapter 23: Implementing Security
Chapter 24: Administering Network Access Protection
Chapter 25: Patch Management
Chapter 26: Implementing Remote Access Strategies: SSTP, VPN, and Wireless


Use Support Services and Features

Chapter 27: Interoperability
Chapter 28: Managing Software
Chapter 29: Working with Windows Virtualization
Chapter 30: Deploying Terminal Services
Chapter 31: Internet Information Services


Tune, Maintain, and Repair

Chapter 32: Windows Reliability And Performance Monitor
Chapter 33: Disaster Planning
Chapter 34: Using Backup
Chapter 35: Planning Fault Tolerance and Avoidance
Chapter 36: Managing the Registry
Chapter 37: Troubleshooting and Recovery


Interface Changes from Windows Server 2003
Optional Components
Understanding TCP/IP v4
About the Authors
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