Enhance and secure your datacenter with Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Key Features

• Updated with four new chapters on Active Directory, DNS and DHCP, group policy, and troubleshooting
• Design and implement Microsoft Server 2019 in an enterprise environment
• Learn how to use Windows Server to create secure and efficient networks

Book Description

Written by a nine-time Microsoft MVP award winner with over twenty years of experience working in IT, Mastering Windows Server 2019 is a hands-on guide for anyone looking to keep their skills up to date.

This third edition comes with four new chapters to provide you with the in-depth knowledge needed to implement and use this operating system in any environment.

Centralized management, monitoring, and configuration of servers are key to an efficient IT department.

This book delves into multiple methods for quickly managing all your servers from a ‘single pane of glass' — the ability to monitor different servers across a network using Server Manager, Windows PowerShell, and even Windows Admin Center — from anywhere. Despite the focus on Windows Server 2019 LTSC, you will still explore containers and Nano Server, which are more related to the SAC of server releases. This additional coverage will give you insights into all aspects of using Windows Server 2019 in your environment.

This book covers a range of remote access technologies available in this operating system, teaches management of PKI and certificates, and empowers you to virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V. You will also discover the tools and software included with Windows Server 2019 that assist in the inevitable troubleshooting of problems that crop up.

What you will learn

• Work with Server Core and Windows Admin Center
• Secure your network and data with modern technologies in Windows Server 2019
• Understand containers and understand when to use Nano Server
• Discover new ways to integrate your datacenter with Microsoft Azure
• Reinforce and secure your Windows Server
• Virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V
• Explore Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Admin Center
• Centralize your information and services using Active Directory and Group Policy

Who this book is for

If you are a system administrator or an IT professional designing and deploying Windows Server 2019, this book is for you. It will be particularly useful for sysadmins who’ve worked with older versions of Microsoft Server or those who want to stay up to date with new developments. Prior experience with Windows Server operating systems and familiarity with networking concepts is a must.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Windows Server 2019
2. Installing and Managing Windows Server 2019
3. Active Directory
4. DNS and DHCP
5. Group Policy
6. Certificates in Windows Server 2019
7. Networking with Windows Server 2019
8. Remote Access
9. Hardening and Security
10. Server Core
11. PowerShell
12. Redundancy in Windows Server 2019
13. Containers and Nano Server
14. Hyper-V
15. Troubleshooting Windows Server 2019

Enhance and secure your datacenter with the newest Microsoft server platform

Key Features

• Develop necessary skills to design and implement Microsoft Server 2019 in enterprise environment
• Provide support to your medium to large enterprise and leverage your experience in administering Microsoft Server 2019
• Effectively administering Windows server 2019 with the help of practical examples

Book Description

Mastering Windows Server 2019 – Second Edition covers all of the essential information needed to implement and utilize this latest-and-greatest platform as the core of your data center computing needs. You will begin by installing and managing Windows Server 2019, and by clearing up common points of confusion surrounding the versions and licensing of this new product. Centralized management, monitoring, and configuration of servers is key to an efficient IT department, and you will discover multiple methods for quickly managing all of your servers from a single pane of glass. To this end, you will spend time inside Server Manager, PowerShell, and even the new Windows Admin Center, formerly known as Project Honolulu. Even though this book is focused on Windows Server 2019 LTSC, we will still discuss containers and Nano Server, which are more commonly related to the SAC channel of the server platform, for a well-rounded exposition of all aspects of using Windows Server in your environment. We also discuss the various remote access technologies available in this operating system, as well as guidelines for virtualizing your data center with Hyper-V. By the end of this book, you will have all the ammunition required to start planning for, implementing, and managing Windows.

What you will learn

• Work with the updated Windows Server 2019 interface, including Server Core and Windows Admin Center
• Secure your network and data with new technologies in Windows Server 2019
• Learn about containers and understand the appropriate situations to use Nano Server
• Discover new ways to integrate your data center with Microsoft Azure
• Harden your Windows Servers to help keep the bad guys out
• Virtualize your data center with Hyper-V

Who this book is for

If you are a System Administrator or an IT professional interested in designing and deploying Windows Server 2019 then this book is for you. Previous experience of Windows Server operating systems and familiarity with networking concepts is required.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Windows Server 2019
2. Installing and Managing Windows Server 2019
3. Core Infrastructure Services
4. Certificates in Windows Server 2019
5. Networking with Windows Server 2019
6. Enabling your Mobile Workforce
7. Hardening and Security
8. Server Core
9. Redundancy in Windows Server 2019
10. PowerShell
11. Containers and Nano Server
12. Virtualizing your Datacenter with Hyper-V

Improve and reimagine your organization's security stance, desktop standards, and server administration with centralized management via Group Policy.

Key Features

• Explore advanced filtering techniques for Group Policy Objects
• Interact with Group Policy through GPMC and PowerShell
• Practical guide covering the daily and advanced administration of group policy

Book Description

This book begins with a discussion of the core material any administrator needs to know in order to start working with Group Policy. Moving on, we will also walk through the process of building a lab environment to start testing Group Policy today. Next we will explore the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and start using the powerful features available for us within that interface. Once you are well versed with using GPMC, you will learn to perform and manage the traditional core tasks inside Group Policy. Included in the book are many examples and walk-throughs of the different filtering options available for the application of Group Policy settings, as this is the real power that Group Policy holds within your network. You will also learn how you can use Group Policy to secure your Active Directory environment, and also understand how Group Policy preferences are different than policies, with the help of real-world examples. Finally we will spend some time on maintenance and troubleshooting common Group Policy-related issues so that you, as a directory administrator, will understand the diagnosing process for policy settings.

By the end of the book, you will be able to jump right in and use Group Policy to its full potential.

What you will learn

• Become familiar with the Group Policy Management Console
• Create, link, and filter new policies
• Secure your users and devices using Group Policy
• Maintain and troubleshoot Group Policy
• Administer Group Policy via PowerShell
• Control your Active Directory environment efficiently with Group Policy settings

Who this book is for

If you are an IT professional who works with Windows Servers or are interested in an Active Directory environment then this book is for you. General knowledge of Microsoft Windows, how Windows Server fits into an enterprise’s infrastructure and also some existing knowledge of an Active Directory domain environment is expected.

Table of Contents

1. Group Policy - The Basics
2. Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
3. Daily Tasks in Group Policy
4. Advanced Filtering of Group Policy Objects
5. Deploying Policy Settings
6. Group Policy Preferences
7. Group Policy as a Security Mechanism
8. Group Policy Maintenance
9. Group Policy Troubleshooting
10. PowerShell for Group Policy Administration

Efficiently manage and administer enterprise environments using Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Key Features

• Leverage Windows Server 2019 to improve enterprise workflow efficiency and increase productivity
• Deliver enterprise-grade cloud services that can be applied in your infrastructure
• Get up and running with PowerShell and the all-new Hyper-V improvements

Book Description

Do you want to get up and running with essential administrative tasks in Windows Server 2019?

This second edition of the Windows Server 2019 Cookbook is packed with practical recipes that will help you do just that.

The book starts by taking you through the basics that you need to know to get a Windows Server operating system working, before teaching you how to navigate through daily tasks using the upgraded graphical user interface (GUI). You'll then learn how to compose an optimal Group Policy and perform task automation with PowerShell scripting. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with faster app innovation, improved Windows security measures, and hybrid cloud environments. After you’ve explored the functions available to provide remote network access to your users, you’ll cover the new Hyper-V enhancements. Finally, this Windows Server book will guide you through practical recipes relating to Azure integration and important tips for how to manage a Windows Server environment seamlessly.

By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed with Windows Server 2019 essentials and have the skills you need to configure Windows services and implement best practices for securing a Windows Server environment.

What you will learn

• Get up and running with Windows Server 2019’s new features
• Install, configure, and administer Windows Server 2019 effectively
• Configure the server to host any enterprise application
• Discover ways to manage a server without a GUI
• Safeguard your virtual machines in the event of server failure
• Explore new ways to integrate Windows Server with Microsoft Azure
• Deploy Windows containers using Docker

Who this book is for

This Windows Server 2019 book is for system administrators and IT professionals who have basic experience in Windows environments and are interested in acquiring the skills and knowledge needed to manage and maintain the core infrastructure required for a Windows Server 2019 environment.

Table of Contents

1. Learning the Interface
2. Core Infrastructure Tasks
3. Security and Networking
4. Working with Certificates
5. Internet Information Services
6. Remote Access
7. Remote Desktop Services
8. Monitoring and Hybrid Backup
9. System Insights
10. Group Policy
11. File Services and Data Control
12. Windows Server Core
13. Hyper-V and Azure
14. Containers and Docker
15. Desired State Configuration and Automation
16. Hardening your infrastructure