Mastering Windows Server 2008 networking foundations

Find in-depth coverage of general networking concepts and basic instruction on Windows Server 2008 installation and management including active directory, DNS, Windows storage, and TCP/IP and IPv4 networking basics in Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations . One of three new books by best-selling author Mark Minasi, this guide explains what servers do, how basic networking works (IP basics and DNS/WINS basics), and the fundamentals of the under-the-hood technologies that support staff must understand. Learn how to install Windows Server 2008 and build a simple network, security concepts, and basic Windows Server administration.

• 1 Why Network?
• 2 Building a Simple Network
• 3 Security Concepts
• 4 Installing Windows Server 2008: The Basics
• 5 Controlling Windows with MMC
• 6 Controlling Windows with CLI
• 7 Controlling Windows with the Registry
• 8 Controlling Windows w/ Group Policy
• 9 Windows storage concepts and skills
• 10 TCP/IP and IPv4 networking basics
• 11 What's in a Name? Network Naming Overview
• 12 Old Names: Understanding NetBIOS, WINS, and NetBT
• 13 New Names: How DNS Works
• 14 Automatic IP Setup: Creating DHCP Servers
• 15 Introduction to Directory Services and AD