Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback)

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If you’ve been waiting impatiently for the arrival of Windows Server 2008, wait no more! It’s here, and so is Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies to help you install it, configure it, network with it, secure it, command it with Windows PowerShell, and more. Services best practices and the cool IIS Web server are covered too.

The eight powerful quick-reference manuals in this one-stop guide cover all the information you need to perform common administrative tasks with Windows Server 2008. You’ll find sure-handed guidance and considerable detail on everything from installation to figuring out why a user can’t gain access to resources on the server. You also see procedures for all common tasks — everything from setting up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) to promoting your server to a domain controller. Discover how to:

• Use Windows Server virtualization
• Perform a complete PC restore
• Configure server roles and features
• Measure system performance
• Add network clients and protocols
• Keep your server operating at peak performance
• Monitor network interactions with others
• Work with Active Directory RMS
• Use best practices for implementing security
• Implement scripts and cmdlets with PowerShell
• Uncloak viruses masquerading as services

Windows Server 2008 contains so many features that it’s sometimes hard to know which one to install. No problem! Just flip open Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies and find your answer in a flash!

From the Back Cover

Covers the all-new Windows Server 2008!

Your one-stop guide to setting up, using, and maintaining Windows Server 2008

If, like many system administrators, you've been waiting impatiently for the arrival of Windows Server 2008, wait no more! It's here, and so is this book to help you install it, configure it, network with it, secure it, command it with Windows PowerShell, and more. Services best practices and the cool IIS Web server are covered, too.

Discover how to:

• Use Windows Server Virtualization

• Perform a complete PC restore

• Configure server roles and features

• Add network clients and protocols

• Work with Active Directory RMS

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Product Details

• Paperback: 866 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (April 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470180447
• ISBN-13: 978-0470180440
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,943 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is the Ideal how to for beginners and advanced Techs, August 7, 2009

By	David Montgomery - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Make sure there is a revision for Server 2008 R2 though with all the changes Microsoft has made it is prudent.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Skip This, June 30, 2009

By	Charles - See all my reviews

I buy dummies books because they are a quick read and can have you on the ground quick. This one did not work out. I will not be buying and more multi-volume dummies books. They are self referencing to a point of madness. to complete one section you must refer to multiple previous or future volume chapters for topics. This was done to condense the books size however the information called out is often weak. It will provide you the google key words but not to much more.

I am a web developer who wanted to build a development server, this book was little help.