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Windows Server 2022 Administration Fundamentals
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Windows Server 2022 Administration Fundamentals: A beginner's guide to managing and administering Windows Server environments , Third Edition

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Windows Server 2022 Administration Fundamentals

Getting Started with Windows Server

This chapter introduces you to computer networking, in general, and Windows Server, in particular. As such, this chapter contains concepts from these two main topics. It begins with a section on computer networks, which covers the ideas and types. Then, discussions about hosts, nodes, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking, and clients/servers are covered in the Exploring computer network components section. Moreover, the Getting to know IP addressing and subnetting section covers IP addressing and subnetting. Together, they will help you learn and remember the basic concepts of computer networks because networking is considered part of the Windows Server Operating System (OS).

In contrast, Windows Server is covered in the second part of this chapter, where basic concepts such as hardware, software, and the Network Operating System (NOS) are explained. In addition, a brief introduction to Windows Server, Linux Server, and macOS Server are included. Furthermore, the Windows Server timeline is presented, too. Finally, in the chapter exercise, you can download Windows Server 2022 and create installation media.

In this chapter, the following sections will be covered:

  • Getting to know computer networks
  • Exploring computer network components
  • Investigating computer network architectures
  • Getting to know IP addressing and subnetting
  • Exploring servers
  • Understanding a NOS
  • Understanding Windows Server
  • Chapter exercise – downloading Windows Server 2022

Technical requirements

To complete the exercise in this chapter, you will need a PC with Windows 11 Pro, at least 8 GB of Random Access Memory (RAM), 500 MB of HDD, and access to the internet.

Getting to know computer networks

When you start reading this section, you will naturally wonder why you should learn about computer networking if you are interested in learning about Windows Server. Initially, your statement would stand. However, the more you delve into Windows Server, the more you will justify the necessity of learning about computer networks. As such, this section has been designed to instill fundamental networking skills in you, which are very much needed for installing and supporting Windows Server 2022. So, let’s go back to computer networks.

It all began many years ago when sharing resources became necessary. As time went by and demand increased, the development and advancement of computer network technologies also occurred. Therefore, the need to connect and interconnect computers within computer networks and among more geographic locations created a demand for well-defined terms and concepts to describe computer networks. Because of that, concepts such as computer network types, computer network topologies, computer network architectures, and computer network components were born. As such, a computer network represented one of humanity’s most significant inventions in communication. That said, simply think about the internet, and you will immediately understand how great of a benefit a computer network is to society. More computers were connected to computer networks, and geographical distances were diminished in communication. Therefore, it created a need for well-defined terms and concepts to describe computer networking. Because of that, different types of computer networks, network topologies, architectures, and components have emerged.

Let’s begin by understanding what a computer network is.

What is a computer network?

Merriam-Webster defines a network as “a group of people or organizations that are closely linked and that work with each other.” Furthermore, from the same dictionary, networking is defined as the “exchange of information or services among individuals, groups or institutions.” These definitions will serve as a simple, clear, and concrete way to define computer networks next.

From what was mentioned in the preceding paragraph, a computer network is a group of computers connected through networking devices and networking media to share resources. Usually, when talking about resources, they can be data, network services, and peripheral devices. So, anyone with experience with computer networks has seen that sharing files, applications, printers, and other peripheral devices is simple. Yet, people often confuse what a computer network is with what a computer network does. While the former explains what constitutes a computer network, the latter shows the benefits we get out of it. That is best illustrated in Figure 1.1, where you can see that a computer network is indeed a group of computers connected to share resources:

Figure 1.1 – A typical computer network

Figure 1.1 – A typical computer network

A computer network is divided into different types. Let’s take a look at each of them individually.

The types of computer networks

Indeed, the most exciting thing about a computer network is the process of designing and building one. The design and deployment of computer networks are linked to the definition of networking itself. Therefore, the minimal requirement for building a computer network is that there must be two computers. The number of computers on a particular computer network and how they access the resources from the same network determine the categorization of computer network types, which will be explained in the following section.

In general, the categorization of computer networks consists of the area they cover and the purpose they serve. The following subsections describe some of the most popular computer networks used today.

Personal area network

A Personal Area Network (PAN), as shown in Figure 1.2, is a computer network that connects and transmits data between devices in a private area. This so-called private area refers to the space that belongs to an individual. For example, at a working desk at home, you can have your laptop, smartphone, printer, and headphones connected to a PAN via Bluetooth. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are the most common communication technologies to interconnect devices in a PAN. Often, a PAN is also known as a Home Area Network (HAN):

Figure 1.2 – A PAN

Figure 1.2 – A PAN

Another type of network is the Local Area Network (LAN). However, its coverage is far greater than a PAN. Let’s learn more about it in the next section.

Local area network

A LAN, as shown in Figure 1.3, is a computer network that connects two or more computers within a local area. Imagine a local area as one single room, a floor, several floors, a building, or several buildings adjacent to each other at a distance that Ethernet communication technology IEEE 802.3 permits. Usually, a LAN utilizes a central device that uses twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber optic cables as a networking media to interconnect computers.

Now that you have learned about PAN, it will be easier to understand what LAN is. Next, let’s compare it with the PAN. A PAN is dominated by portable devices (smartphones), while a LAN mainly consists of fixed appliances. Both computer networks cover the local area. However, the LAN has more extensive coverage than the PAN. For example, a LAN can cover a single floor of the building, several floors of the building, an entire building, or even a few buildings close to one another. Furthermore, while a PAN is primarily organized around a person, a LAN is organized around a site:

Figure 1.3 – A LAN

Figure 1.3 – A LAN

The next type of network we will look at is the Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). Its coverage is even more significant than a LAN.

Metropolitan area network

In contrast to a LAN, a MAN, as shown in Figure 1.4, represents a group of LANs interconnected within the geographical boundary of a town or city. As was the case with the PAN and the LAN, the MAN’s existence is the need for sharing and accessing the resources inside the city or metro. As a result, a MAN is larger than a LAN in terms of coverage and smaller than a Wide Area Network (WAN). At the same time, the MAN is faster than the LAN and the WAN in data transmission speeds. Nowadays, fiber optics and gigabit Layer 3 switches interconnect LANs and route the traffic, thus enabling MAN’s high speeds:

Figure 1.4 – A MAN

Figure 1.4 – A MAN

Finally, we will understand a WAN with the most significant coverage.

Wide area network

A WAN covers areas that a LAN or a MAN does not cover. Therefore, unlike a MAN, a WAN, as shown in Figure 1.5, is a computer network covering a wide geographic area using dedicated telecommunication lines such as telephone lines, leased lines, or satellites. As such, WANs do not have geographic restrictions. The internet is the best example of a WAN:

Figure 1.5 – A WAN

Figure 1.5 – A WAN

Important note

You can learn more about the types of computer networks at https://www.lifewire.com/lans-wans-and-other-area-networks-817376.

Now that we’ve understood the different types of computer networks, let’s look at the underlying components that make up those networks.

Exploring computer network components

Just as PCs have components, computer networks have their components, too. Usually, while PCs and peripheral devices are known to most people, IT professionals mostly understand components such as networking devices, networking media, and NOSes.

First, let’s understand what clients and servers in a computer network are.

Clients and servers

Let’s assume that the network resource is the reference point for clients and servers. Then, in a computer network, clients usually request access to resources. On the other hand, servers are responsible for providing resources and managing access to those resources. Both clients and servers play an active role in the computer network. For example, in Figure 1.6, a server with a directly connected printer provides print services to PCs in the role of print requesters:

Figure 1.6 – The client and server in a computer network

Figure 1.6 – The client and server in a computer network

Important note

Interestingly, the origin of the word servers comes from the word serve. If you search for the word serve in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, among the results, you will find one that says "to provide services that benefit or help". Therefore, we can think of a server in a computer network as the computer that provides services to clients. In conclusion, the server serves the clients.

Although clients and servers are the most critical components of a computer network, they take a different naming approach in computer network terminology. So, let’s see how that fits into this structure.

Hosts and nodes

Have you heard about hosts and nodes and wondered what they are? Our first impressions might make us think that hosts and nodes are the same, but they are not! While all hosts can be nodes, not every node can be a host. Hence, a host represents any device with an IP address assigned to its network interface that requests or provides networking services. Usually, clients, servers, and routers act as hosts.

Important note

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a logical element of decimal numbers separated by a dot. It is assigned to the host’s network interface to identify it in a computer network.

However, a node is any device that can receive and transmit the network traffic but has no interface with an IP address assigned to it. However, nodes have a network interface that is used for their management. For example, in Figure 1.7, the PCs and the file server act as hosts, while switches act as nodes:

Figure 1.7 – Hosts and nodes within a computer network

Figure 1.7 – Hosts and nodes within a computer network

Now that we have learned what a network is and its components, we can understand its architecture.

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  • 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

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This 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. The 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. By 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.

Who is this book for?

If 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.

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

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This 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 22H2.The 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.By 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.Who is this book is for?If 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. However, even seasoned professionals can learn something! I’ve been supporting Windows Server operating systems since the late 90’s (first certification MCSE+I). If you are a seasoned Windows IT Pro, this book will help familiarize you with all the new features currently sought such as containers and Kubernetes (yes - both of those are included in Windows Server 2022).
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