Windows Server 2016 Inside Out

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

Table of Contents

Chapter 01. Administration Tools
Chapter 02. Installation Options
Chapter 03. Deployment and configuration
Chapter 04. Active Directory
Chapter 05. DNS, DNS and IPAM
Chapter 06. Hyper-V
Chapter 07. Storage Services
Chapter 08. File servers
Chapter 09. Internet Information Services
Chapter 10. Containers
Chapter 11. Clustering and High Availability
Chapter 12. Active Directory Certificate Services
Chapter 13. Active Directory Federation Services
Chapter 14. Dynamic Access Control and Active Directory Rights Management Services
Chapter 15. Network Policy and Access Services
Chapter 16. Remote Desktop Services
Chapter 17. Windows Server 2016 and Azure IaaS
Chapter 18. Security
Chapter 19. Monitoring and maintenance
Chapter 20. Upgrade and Migration
Chapter 21. Troubleshooting