Conquer Windows Server 2016–from the inside out!

Dive into Windows Server 2016–and really put your Windows Server expertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2016’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds–all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting Windows Server new capabilities for the cloud-first era, Orin covers everything from Nano Server to Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks–and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

• Optimize the full Windows Server 2016 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration

• Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations

• Seamlessly deliver core DNS, DHCP, file, print, storage, and Internet services

• Use IPAM to centrally manage all enterprise DNS and DHCP infrastructure

• Gain dramatic storage utilization improvements with built-in deduplication and storage replica

• Build flexible cloud and hybrid environments with Windows Containers and Shielded VMs

• Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS services with Windows Server 2016

• Slash resource usage and improve availability with tiny Nano Server installations

• Improve configuration management with Desired State Configuration and Chef

• Deliver Active Directory identity, certificate, federation, and rights management services

• Protect servers, clients, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2016 security features including Just Enough Administration


For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals

• Your role: Experienced intermediate-to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional

• Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation


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Windows Server 2019 Inside Out

by Orin Thomas

Published 10 August 2020

Conquer Windows Server 2019—from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2019—and really put your Windows Serverexpertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2019’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting new innovations for security, hybrid cloud environments, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), it covers everything from cluster sets to Windows Subsystem for Linux. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Optimize the full Windows Server 2019 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration • Leverage new configuration options including App Compatibility Features on Demand (FOD) or Desktop Experience • Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations • Manage Windows servers, clients, and services through Windows Admin Center • Seamlessly deliver and administer core DNS, DHCP, fi le, print, storage, and Internet services • Use the Storage Migration Service to simplify storage moves and configuration at the destination • Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS and hybrid services with Windows Server 2019 • Improve agility with advanced container technologies, including container networking and integration into Kubernetes orchestration clusters • Deliver Active Directory identity, certifi cate, federation, and rights management services • Protect servers, clients, VMs, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2019 security features, from Just Enough Administration to shielded VMs and guarded virtualization fabrics • Monitor performance, manage event logs, confi gure advanced auditing, and perform backup/recovery Windows Server 2019 For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals • Your role: Experienced intermediate to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional • Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation