Mastering Windows Server 2016

'Mastering Windows Server 2016' is a complete resource for IT professionals needing to get quickly up to date on the latest release. Designed to provide comprehensive information in the context of real-world usage, this book offers expert guidance through the new tools and features to help you get Windows Server 2016 up and running quickly. Abstract: The IT pro's must-have guide to Windows Server 2016 Mastering Windows Server 2016 is a complete resource for IT professionals needing to get quickly up to date on the latest release. Read more... Content: Cover Title Page Copyright Acknowledgments About the Authors About the Contributing Author Contents Introduction Major Changes in Windows Server 2016 The Mastering Series How to Use This Book How This Book Is Organized Getting More Information Errata Chapter 1 Windows Server 2016 Installation and Management Windows Server 2016 Editions and Licensing Processor Core-Based Licensing Client Access Licenses Licensing Programs Other Editions of Windows Server 2016 Installing Windows Server 2016 Installation Steps Post-Installation Configuration Activation. Automating the Installation of Windows Server 2016Sysprep and Imaging Windows System Image Manager Windows Deployment Services Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Deployment Solutions for Virtualization Common Management Tools Overview of Server Manager Computer Management Device Manager Task Scheduler Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools Event Viewer Task Manager Resource Monitor Performance Monitor The Bottom Line Chapter 2 PowerShell What Is PowerShell? Forward Compatible PowerShell Versions Running and Customizing PowerShell Customizing the PowerShell Console. Cutting and Pasting in PowerShellUsing PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) Exploring the Command Add-On Pane Setting Up PowerShell ISE Profiles Editing Profiles Setting Up Execution Policies Recording PowerShell Sessions Using Aliases and Getting Help Using CMD. EXE-Like Commands in PowerShell Exploring a Get-Help Example Getting Get-Help Updates Updating Help for Servers Without Internet Access Accessing Online Help Files Understanding Cmdlet Syntax Interpreting the Syntax Using Spaces in Cmdlets Passing Multiple Values to a Parameter Using Show-Command. Using -WhatIfUsing -Confirm All About "About" Files Understanding Shortened Command Syntax Exploring PowerShell Command Concepts Implementing Pipelines Exploring Objects and Members Exploring Properties, Events, and Methods Performing Object Sorting Measuring Objects Using Select-Object to Select a Subset of Objects in a Pipeline Using File Input and Output Operations Converting Objects to Different Formats Using ConvertTo-CSV Using Export-Csv Using ConvertTo-Html Using ConvertTo-Xml Using Export-Clixml Encrypting an Exported Credential Object with Export-Clixml. Saving the Credentials to an XML FileImporting Data into PowerShell Processing Pipeline Data Using Comparison Operators Using Wildcards and the -like Operator Exploring Common Data Types Determining Data Type with -is Finding Portions of Strings with -match Using the Containment Operators -contains and -notcontains Using the -in and -notin Operators Using the -replace Operator Using Variables Exploring Types of PowerShell Variables Clearing and Removing Variables Using the Variable Drive Using Environmental Variables Using Functions Seeing Them in Action Splatting. 'Mastering Windows Server 2016' is a complete resource for IT professionals needing to get quickly up to date on the latest release. Designed to provide comprehensive information in the context of real-world usage, this book offers expert guidance through the new tools and features to help you get Windows Server 2016 up and running quickly. The IT pro's must-have guide to Windows Server 2016Mastering Windows Server 2016 is a complete resource for IT professionals needing to get quickly up to date on the latest release. Designed to provide comprehensive information in the context of real-world usage, this book offers expert guidance through the new tools and features to help you get Windows Server 2016 up and running quickly. Straightforward discussion covers all aspects, including virtualization products, identity and access, automation, networking, security, storage and more, with clear explanations and immediately-applicable instruction. Find the answers you need, and explore new solutions as Microsoft increases their focus on security, software-defined infrastructure, and the cloud; new capabilities including containers and Nano Server, Shielded VMs, Failover Clustering, PowerShell, and more give you plenty of tools to become more efficient, more effective, and more productive. Windows Server 2016 is the ideal server for Windows 10 clients, and is loaded with new features that IT professionals need to know. This book provides a comprehensive resource grounded in real-world application to help you get up to speed quickly. Master the latest features of Windows Server 2016 Apply new tools in real-world scenarios Explore new capabilities in security, networking, and the cloud Gain expert guidance on all aspect of Windows Server 2016 migration and managementSystem administrators tasked with upgrading, migrating, or managing Windows Server 2016 need a one-stop resource to help them get the job done. Mastering Windows Server 2016 has the answers you need, the practicality you seek, and the latest information to get you up to speed quickly The IT pro's must-have guide to Windows Server 2016

Mastering Windows Server 2016 is a complete resource for IT professionals needing to get quickly up to date on the latest release. Designed to provide comprehensive information in the context of real-world usage, this book offers expert guidance through the new tools and features to help you get Windows Server 2016 up and running quickly. Straightforward discussion covers all aspects, including virtualization products, identity and access, automation, networking, security, storage and more, with clear explanations and immediately-applicable instruction. Find the answers you need, and explore new solutions as Microsoft increases their focus on security, software-defined infrastructure, and the cloud; new capabilities including containers and Nano Server, Shielded VMs, Failover Clustering, PowerShell, and more give you plenty of tools to become more efficient, more effective, and more productive.

Windows Server 2016 is the ideal server for Windows 10 clients, and is loaded with new features that IT professionals need to know. This book provides a comprehensive resource grounded in real-world application to help you get up to speed quickly.

• Master the latest features of Windows Server 2016
• Apply new tools in real-world scenarios
• Explore new capabilities in security, networking, and the cloud
• Gain expert guidance on all aspect of Windows Server 2016 migration and management

System administrators tasked with upgrading, migrating, or managing Windows Server 2016 need a one-stop resource to help them get the job done. Mastering Windows Server 2016 has the answers you need, the practicality you seek, and the latest information to get you up to speed quickly.