Once installed and configured, Windows Server 2016 is functional for production in most scenarios. Each server, however, needs to be monitored and maintained during its life cycle. Windows Server 2016 has built-in roles and services that can help you to achieve this goal. In this chapter, you'll learn how to implement Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and use it to manage system updates. You will also learn how to install and configure Windows Server Backup, how to protect services with this feature, and how to monitor Windows Server 2016 using built-in tools.
We'll cover the following topics in this chapter:
- Implementing Windows Server Update Services
- Configuring Windows Server Backup
- Monitoring Windows Server Installations