Windows Server 2008 administration explained in plain English
Take advantage of enhanced features, functions, and capabilities
If you're curious -- but hesitant -- to start using Microsoft's newest enterprise operating system, then this is the book for you! Within this friendly reference, you'll find everything you need to know about Windows Server 2008. From installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008-based network, you'll gain the knowledge you need to use Windows Server 2008 immediately.
Discover how to:
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Install and configure Windows Server 2008
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Manage users and groups
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Secure your network
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Troubleshoot problems
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Plan for and install Active Directory

Ed Tittel is an increasingly grizzled, if not wizened, veteran of the publishing game, with over a thousand magazine articles and more than 140 books to his credit. Ed has worked on numerous For Dummies books, including HTML 4 For Dummies, 5th Edition (with Mary Burmeister) and XML For Dummies, 4th Edition (with Lucinda Dykes), as well as books on many other topics. Ed runs a small professional IT practice in Round Rock, TX, that specializes in network-oriented training, writing, and consulting. When Ed's not busy writing, he likes to spend time with his wife, Dina, and son, Gregory. He also likes to shoot pool, cook, and read sci-fi. You can reach Ed by e-mail at etittel@yahoo.com or through his Web page at www.edtittel.com.

Justin Korelc has been working with computers and technology for over 15 years. Justin is an independent consultant working as a writer and trainer. His work focuses on security, Windows and Linux operating systems, and PC hardware. Justin has coauthored several books on media PCs, including Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC (an ExtremeTech BuildIt Guide) and Hacking MythTV (an ExtremeTech title). He has developed online training materials on information security, PC tune-ups, file transfer technologies, and more. Justin's computer knowledge is self-taught and based on nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. He spends his spare time practicing the fine art of bricolage, playing with computers, and improving his culinary skills. You can reach Justin by e-mail at jusphikor@yahoo.com.

Introduction 1

Part I: Servers at Your Service 7

Chapter 1: Making Windows Server 2008 Serve You 9

Chapter 2: Server Networking Principles 21

Chapter 3: Building Your Network 39

Chapter 4: Hooking Up Your Network 57

Part II: Servers, Start Your Engines 71

Chapter 5: Ready, Set, Install! 73

Chapter 6: Configuring Connections to the Universe 93

Chapter 7: Doing the Directory Thing 115

Chapter 8: Working with Active Directory, Domains, and Trusts 137

Chapter 9: Printing on the Network 155

Chapter 10: IP Addressing: Zero to Insane in Two Seconds Flat 175

Part III: Running Your Network 199

Chapter 11: Managing Users with Active Directory Users and Computers 201

Chapter 12: Managing Shares, Permissions, and More 227

Chapter 13: Preparing for That Rainy Day 241

Chapter 14: Network Security Management 263

Part IV: Serve It Yourself 281

Chapter 15: How to Be a DIY Guru 283

Chapter 16: Servers the Intel Way 297

Chapter 17: Servers the AMD Way 315

Chapter 18: Taking Care of Your Own Issues 331

Part V: The Part of Tens 351

Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Installation and Configuration 353

Chapter 20: Ten Steps to Networking Nirvana with Windows Server 2008 363

Part VI: Appendixes 371

Appendix A: Server Components and Technologies 373

Appendix B: Windows Troubleshooting Resources 385

Index 391