Mastering Windows Server 2016

The definitive, hands-on guide to mastering Windows Server 2016

This book gets you up to speed, fast, on all of Windows Server 2016's new tools, features, functions, and capabilities. Real-world scenarios frame the information in a practical, solutions-oriented light for the system administrator tasked with upgrading or migrating to the latest Windows Server iteration and for managing Windows Server 2016. Straightforward discussions cover all aspects—including virtualization products, identity and access, automation, networking, security, storage, and more—with clear explanations and immediately applicable instruction. Your one-stop guide to all things Windows Server 2016, Mastering Windows Server 2016 gives you the information you need, when you need it, to get the job done right.

Coverage includes:

• Using virtual features to design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server 2016
• Securing Active Directory^® environments
• Migrating to cloud-only deployments as well as hybrid deployments
• Running and managing Windows Server 2016 using PowerShell^® and other tools
• Designing and maintaining Windows Server 2016 using the latest networking features
• Utilizing the new security features in a datacenter and cloud environment
• Using failover clustering features and tools to guarantee uninterrupted service
• Running multiple operating systems simultaneously using Hyper-V^®
• Exploiting new features and enhancements for software-defined storage

Master all the Latest Windows Server 2016 Features

Apply New Tools in Real-World Scenarios

Explore New Capabilities in Security, Networking, and the Cloud

Get Expert Guidance on Windows Server 2016 Migration and Management

Find Proven Solutions to all Common Windows Server 2016 Issues