Organize your network resources by learning how to design, manage, and maintain Active Directory. Updated to cover Windows Server 2012, the fifth edition of this bestselling guide gives you a thorough grounding of Microsoft's network directory service by explaining concepts in an easy-to-understand, narrative style. You'll negotiate a maze of technologies for deploying a scalable and reliable AD infrastructure, with new chapters on management tools, searching the AD database, authentication and security protocols, and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). This book provides real-world scenarios let you apply what you've learned--ideal whether you're a network administrator for a small business or a multinational enterprise.\n\nUpgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2012 Learn the fundamentals, such as how AD stores objects Use the AD Administrative Center and other management tools Learn to administer AD with Windows PowerShell Search and gather AD data, using the LDAP query syntax Understand how Group Policy functions Tackle designing a new Active Directory forest Examine the Kerberos security protocol Learn AD Federation Services Get a detailed look at the AD replication process Explore AD Lightweight Directory Services Ideal for administrators, IT professionals, project managers, and programmers alike, Active Directory is not only for people getting started with AD, it's also for experienced users who need to stay up-to-date with the latest AD features in Windows Server 2012. It is no wonder this guide is the bestselling AD resource available.

Deploy, set up, and deliver network services with Windows Server 2022, along with exploring Microsoft's role-based certifications Key Features Get started with server installation, performance monitoring, and server maintenance Develop the skills necessary to manage an enterprise environment Implement networking and security best practices in your Windows Server environment Book Description\nThis third edition gets you up and running with Windows Server 2022, Microsoft's new server operating system, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10, version 21H2.\nThe book begins by introducing computer networking and Windows Server concepts, gradually moving towards Windows Server 2022. With the help of step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand graphics, you'll become well versed with the roles, features, and functionalities of Windows Server 2022. Topics such as the installation process, upgrades, post-installation tasks, and initial server configuration are covered in detail. As you make progress, you'll explore roles, features, and role services such as Active Directory, DNS, Hyper-V, remote access, storage, and printers, among others. The book then takes you through maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to guide you in efficiently managing Windows Server 2022. Finally, by working with numerous questions in each chapter and detailed answers at the end, you can test your understanding of the concepts covered.\nBy the end of this Windows Server book, you'll be equipped with the knowledge needed to update, maintain, and troubleshoot servers to ensure business continuity by relying on best practices and using step-by-step graphic-driven examples. What you will learn Grasp the fundamentals of Windows Server 2022 Understand how to deploy Windows Server 2022 Discover Windows Server post-installation tasks Add roles to your Windows Server environment Apply Windows Server 2022 GPOs to your network Delve into virtualization and Hyper-V concepts Tune, maintain, update, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2022 Get familiar with Microsoft's role-based certifications Who this book is for\nIf you are an IT professional who wants to deploy and configure Windows Server 2022, then this book is for you. You can also use this book to learn about Microsoft's role-based certifications if you're planning to enroll in a course. No prior experience with Windows Server operating systems or familiarity with networking concepts is required. Table of Contents Getting Started with Windows Server Introducing Windows Server 2022 Installing Windows Server 2022 Post-Installation Tasks in Windows Server 2022 Directory Services in Windows Server 2022 Adding Roles to Windows Server 2022 Group Policy in Windows Server 2022 Virtualization with Windows Server 2022 Storing Data in Windows Server 2022 Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server 2022 Updating and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2022 Preparing for Microsoft Certifications

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Active Directory in Windows Server 2008. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: \nInstall forests, domain trees, and child domains Add and remove writable domain controllers and deploy read-only controllers Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot global catalog servers Maintain directory and data integrity using operations masters Evaluate sites, subnets, and replication before expanding a network Establish a trust relationship between domains and between forests Maintain and recover Active Directory Domain Services Employ essential command-line utilities\n

Simplified actionable recipes for managing Active Directory and Azure AD, as well as Azure AD Connect, for administration on-premise and in the cloud with Windows Server 2022 Key Features Expert solutions for name resolution, federation, certificates, and security with Active Directory Explore Microsoft Azure AD and Azure AD Connect for effective administration on the cloud Automate security tasks using Active Directory tools and PowerShell Book Description\nUpdated to the Windows Server 2022, this second edition covers effective recipes for Active Directory administration that will help you leverage AD's capabilities for automating network, security, and access management tasks in the Windows infrastructure.\nStarting with a detailed focus on forests, domains, trusts, schemas, and partitions, this book will help you manage domain controllers, organizational units, and default containers. You'll then explore Active Directory sites management as well as identify and solve replication problems. As you progress, you'll work through recipes that show you how to manage your AD domains as well as user and group objects and computer accounts, expiring group memberships, and Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSAs) with PowerShell. Once you've covered DNS and certificates, you'll work with Group Policy and then focus on federation and security before advancing to Azure Active Directory and how to integrate on-premise Active Directory with Azure AD. Finally, you'll discover how Microsoft Azure AD Connect synchronization works and how to harden Azure AD.\nBy the end of this AD book, you'll be able to make the most of Active Directory and Azure AD Connect. What you will learn Manage the Recycle Bin, gMSAs, and fine-grained password policies Work with Active Directory from both the graphical user interface (GUI) and command line Use Windows PowerShell to automate tasks Create and remove forests, domains, domain controllers, and trusts Create groups, modify group scope and type, and manage memberships Delegate, view, and modify permissions Set up, manage, and optionally decommission certificate authorities Optimize Active Directory and Azure AD for security Who this book is for\nThis book is for administrators of existing Active Directory Domain Service environments as well as for Azure AD tenants looking for guidance to optimize their day-to-day tasks. Basic networking and Windows Server Operating System knowledge will be useful for getting the most out of this book. Table of Contents Optimizing Forests, Domains, and Trusts Managing Domain Controllers Managing Active Directory Roles and Features Managing Containers and Organizational Units Managing Active Directory Sites and Troubleshooting Replication Managing Active Directory Users Managing Active Directory Groups Managing Active Directory Computers Managing DNS Getting the Most Out of Group Policy Securing Active Directory Managing Certificates Managing Federation Handling Authentication in a Hybrid World (AD FS, PHS, PTA and DSSO) Handling Synchronization in a Hybrid World (Azure AD Connect) Hardening Azure AD

This certification guide focuses on identity solutions and strategies that will help you prepare for Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator certification, while enabling you to implement what you've learned in real-world scenarios Key Features Design, implement, and operate identity and access management systems using Azure AD Provide secure authentication and authorization access to enterprise applications Implement access and authentication for cloud-only and hybrid infrastructures Book Description\nCloud technologies have made identity and access the new control plane for securing data. Without proper planning and discipline in deploying, monitoring, and managing identity and access for users, administrators, and guests, you may be compromising your infrastructure and data. This book is a preparation guide that covers all the objectives of the SC-300 exam, while teaching you about the identity and access services that are available from Microsoft and preparing you for real-world challenges.\nThe book starts with an overview of the SC-300 exam and helps you understand identity and access management. As you progress to the implementation of IAM solutions, you'll learn to deploy secure identity and access within Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory. The book will take you from legacy on-premises identity solutions to modern and password-less authentication solutions that provide high-level security for identity and access. You'll focus on implementing access and authentication for cloud-only and hybrid infrastructures as well as understand how to protect them using the principles of zero trust. The book also features mock tests toward the end to help you prepare effectively for the exam.\nBy the end of this book, you'll have learned how to plan, deploy, and manage identity and access solutions for Microsoft and hybrid infrastructures. What you will learn Understand core exam objectives to pass the SC-300 exam Implement an identity management solution with MS Azure AD Manage identity with multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access, and identity protection Design, implement, and monitor the integration of enterprise apps for Single Sign-On (SSO) Add apps to your identity and access solution with app registration Design and implement identity governance for your identity solution Who this book is for\nThis book is for cloud security engineers, Microsoft 365 administrators, Microsoft 365 users, Microsoft 365 identity administrators, and anyone who wants to learn identity and access management and gain SC-300 certification. You should have a basic understanding of the fundamental services within Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory before getting started with this Microsoft book. Table of Contents Preparing for Your Microsoft Exam Defining Identity and Access Management Implementing and Configuring Azure Active Directory Creating, Configuring, and Managing Identities Implementing and Managing External Identities and Guests Implementing and Managing Hybrid Identities Planning and Implementing Azure Multi-Factor Authentication and Self-Service Password Reset Planning and Managing Password-Less Authentication Methods Planning, Implementing, and Administering Conditional Access and Azure Identity Protection Planning and Implementing Enterprise Apps for Single Sign-On (SSO) Monitoring Enterprise Apps with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Planning and Implementing Entitlement Management Planning and Implementing Privileged Access and Access Reviews\n(N.B. Please use the Look Inside option to see further chapters)

\nNetwork administrators can streamline Windows Server 2000 and 2003 management by grouping policy settings to monitor and regulate users and the network's computers; Group Policy concepts and tools allow them to enforce rules and automate processes Revised for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Windows XP SP2 with new material, including extensive coverage of network security Provides background information for planning, creating, and applying Group Policy settings and offers extensive coverage of troubleshooting techniques Includes ready-to-use scripts to automate routine administration tasks

Networking Made Easy is designed to take your overall networking skills from a beginner to the next level. Get a top-level understanding without a complex education. This easy to use guide will help you navigate your way to becoming proficient with network fundamentals and technology.\nChapter 1 – What is a Network?Chapter 2 – Networking hardwareChapter 3 – Network CablingChapter 4 – Wireless NetworkingChapter 5 – IP AddressingChapter 6 - ProtocolsChapter 7 – The InternetChapter 8 – Windows NetworkingChapter 9- Virtualization & Cloud ComputingChapter 10 – Network Troubleshooting\nAbout the Author\nJames Bernstein has been working with various companies in the IT field since 2000, managing technologies such as SAN and NAS storage, VMware, backups, Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Networking, Microsoft Office, Exchange, and more.\nHe has obtained certifications from Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, ShoreTel, and SNIA, and continues to strive to learn new technologies to further his knowledge on a variety of subjects.\nHe is also the founder of the website OnlineComputerTips.com, which offers its readers valuable information on topics such as Windows, networking, hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Jim writes much of the content himself and adds new content on a regular basis. The site was started in 2005 and is still going strong today.

Deploy, set up, and deliver network services with Windows Server 2019, and prepare for the MTA 98-365 exam Key Features \nGet started with server installation, performance monitoring, and server maintenance Develop the skills necessary to manage an enterprise environment Implement networking and security best practices in your Windows Server environment\n Book Description Windows Server 2019 is the server operating system introduced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. This book will not only get you started with Windows Server 2019, but will also help you prepare for the MTA 98-365 exam. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand graphics, you will become well-versed with the roles, features, and functions of Windows Server 2019. Starting with the installation process, upgrades, and basic configuration, you will move on to explore roles and features such as Active Directory, Hyper-V, remote access, storage, and printers. The book then takes you through maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to guide you in efficiently managing Windows Server 2019. In addition, it covers Windows Server 2019 best practices using real-world examples. Complete with questionnaires, and detailed answers at the end of the book, you can test your understanding of the concepts covered in each chapter. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the knowledge you need to troubleshoot, update, and maintain servers so as to ensure business continuity. What you will learn \nGrasp the fundamentals of Windows Server 2019 Understand how to deploy Windows Server 2019 Discover Windows Server post-installation tasks Add roles to your Windows Server environment Apply Windows Server 2019 GPOs to your network Delve into virtualization and Hyper-V concepts Explore ways to tune, maintain, update, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2019 Study relevant concepts in preparation for the MTA 98-365 exam\n Who this book is for If you are a system administrator or an IT professional who wants to deploy and configure Windows Server 2019, this book is for you. You can also use this as a reference guide for the MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals: 98-365 exam.Table of Contents \nGetting started with Windows Server Introducing Windows Server 2019 Installing Windows Server 2019 Post-Installation Tasks in Windows Server 2019 Directory Services in Windows Server 2019 Adding Roles to Windows Server 2019 Group Policy in Windows Server 2019 Virtualization with Windows Server 2019 Storing Data in Windows Server 2019 Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server 2019 Updating and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2019 Preparing for the MTA 98-365 Exam\n

Product Description \nBecome an expert at managing enterprise identity infrastructure with Active Directory Domain Services 2022

Praise for the First Edition “Trust me on this one...if you’re an Active Directory engineer or architect, this is the book you need. It’s the companion that’s going to help you keep your job if you’re up in the middle of the night trying to understand how something works or why it’s not working. It’s truly an amazing book.”—Scott Rachui, MCSE and Senior Active Directory Engineer, author of MCSE Exchange Server 5.5 for Dummies “This is the best book on Windows 2000 that I have read and one of the best computer books I have ever read. The most unique quality is the excellent explanation of how to use scripting to maximize your results and minimize your effort. This book is especially well suited to the enterprise audience that has to deploy many servers (100+) and not just 1-10. If you have even a small bit of programming experience, you will really appreciate the in-depth explanations of Windows 2000 under the covers.”—Eric Chipko “Wow!! I love this book. I’d trade all my books covering Active Directory for this book in a second. The material is covered at a depth that I haven’t seen in any other book—and I’ve looked at most of them. The material is presented in a straightforward manner that doesn’t put you to sleep. An NT4 administrator could easily read this book and become an expert at Active Directory. I especially appreciated the chapter on Active Directory security.”—Brian Arkills, author of LDAP Directories Explained Praise for the Second Edition “If you are committed and really desire to know what makes Active Directory tick—and with it the backbone of the latest, and greatest, generation of Windows Network Operating Systems—then there is no better guide to get you there than this book. Inside Active Directory has no equal in the breadth, depth, and scope of its value to a technical practitioner.”—Rick Kingslan, Microsoft MVP, Directory Services “Kouti and Seitsonen provide excellent coverage of topics a lot of people have difficulty understanding and setting up properly. This book supplies you with sound background theory so you can understand these concepts and at the same time gives just the right amount of detail to actually accomplish what you are trying to do.”—Harold McFarland, Editor, Readers Preference Reviews “The style of this book is very appealing. It gives sufficient detail for the experienced administrator and explains what is happening ’behind the scenes’ at each step, which is extremely helpful when problems arise. An excellent read and an essential component for any skilled administrator!”—Jeff Dunkelberger, Solutions Architect “An outstanding refresh of an already great book, Inside Active Directory, Second Edition, should be in the toolbox of any serious Active Directory administrator, architect, or developer. Inside Active Directory is one of the five books I refer to on a weekly basis. Thanks to the authors for all their hard work and dedication.”—Joe Richards, Microsoft MVP, Windows Server/Active Directory \nThe most practical, comprehensive, and highly praised guide to Active Directory has now been fully updated for Windows Server 2003. The second edition of Inside Active Directory: A System Administrator’s Guide offers a definitive reference to the design, architecture, installation, and management of Active Directory, the cornerstone technology within Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 distributed networks. This new edition—based on the final release software of Windows Server 2003—emphasizes security and covers all the new features, including enhancements in replication and Group Policy, forest trusts, functional levels, and working with dynamic objects. Inside this core reference, you’ll find practical strategies for managing Active Directory, along with detailed instructions for efficiently administering your entire network operating environment. You will find detailed coverage of the following: \nSite basics and replication topologies, processes, and diagnostics Group Policy architecture, planning, management, and diagnostics Security and permission architecture and management scenarios Administration scripts, from basic concepts to advanced topics, including more than 50 sample scripts New cross-forest security features, including Selective Authentication, SID Filtering, and Name Suffix Routing A detailed drill-down to the schema, and practical strategies and examples for extending it Using Active Directory hierarchies to implement an effective structure for your network \nThis is an indispensable reference for anyone working with Active Directory. Network operating system novices will gain a solid understanding of Active Directory, while administrators experienced in NT, NetWare, or UNIX will learn how to utilize their current skills in Active Directory. Experienced Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003 professionals will pick up advanced techniques, and developers will benefit strongly from the architecture topics.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\nGet up and running on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with ease\nThis hands-on guide covers all the essentials of deploying and administering the latest release of Microsoft's powerful, versatile network operating system. Using clear screenshots and step-by-step instructions, Microsoft Windows Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to set up the server, migrate from earlier versions, and handle networking, administration, storage, and security. You'll also get details on the new Web tools and management utilities available in Windows Server 2008. \n\nInstall, configure, and deploy Windows Server 2008\n\nSet up and manage a network\nWork with Active Directory and Domains\nSet up communications features and an Internet connection \nInstall, customize, and maintain Internet Information Services (IIS) 7\nConfigure a VPN server and client \nSet up Terminal Services and Remote Desktop\nManage storage and file systems\nSecure your Windows Server environment\nSet up and manage printing and faxing\nUse the built-in management tools, including Server Manager and group policies\n

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\nA proven, patient approach that will help you understand in detail hundreds of upgrades and take advantage of powerful new features of Windows Server 2003Step-by-step tutorials cover all the essential aspects of migrating, deploying, networking, and administering Windows Server 2003. You’ll discover many ways to foster the exchange of information and computer resources among people, systems, and devices. Make your organization more efficient with Windows Server 2003.