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This chapter is designed to provide you with an introduction to Windows Server in general, and Windows Server 2016 in particular. Windows Server 2016 is the server's operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems and developed concurrently with Windows 10. Besides introducing Windows Server, right at the beginning of this chapter, there is a reminder of the very basic concepts of computer networks. So, this chapter is organized into two parts, where each part attempts to provide a concise yet complete description. Definitions such as hosts, nodes, peer-to-peer, and clients/servers are covered in the Computer Network Overview section. In contrast, the Windows Server Overview section uncovers the essentials of Windows Server in general and Windows Server 2016 in particular.

In this chapter, we will cover:

Understanding hosts and nodes
Understanding clients and servers
Understanding network architectures
Understanding IP addressing and subnetting
Windows Server overview
Identifying Windows Server 2016 editions
Identifying minimum and recommended system requirements
Downloading Windows Server 2016

Key benefits

•Get your hands on learning the fundamentals to managing and administering Windows Server 2016.

•A step-by-step guide that will help you develop necessary skills and knowledge to manage an enterprise environment.

•Learn to implement strong networking and security practices into your Windows Server environment.

Description

Windows Server 2016 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. This book is designed to get you started with Windows Server 2016. It will prepare you for your MTA 98-365 exam. With step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand graphics, you will be able to understand the roles, features, functions, and quirks of Windows Server 2016. The book begins with the basics of Windows Server 2016, which includes the installation process and basic configuration. You will then move on to roles and features such as Active Directory, Hyper-V, Remote Access, Storage, and Printer. With the help of real-world examples, you will get to grips with the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016, which will help you solve difficult tasks the easy way. Later, the book also shows you maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, where with the help of best practices you will be able to manage Windows Server 2016 with ease. Each chapter ends with a questionnaire to ensure you make the best use of the content provided. By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge required to administer and manage Windows Server environments.

What you will learn

• Become familiar with Windows Server OS concepts

• Learn how to install Windows Server 2016

• Learn how to install device drivers and run services in Windows

Server 2016

• Learn how to add and install roles in Windows Server 2016

• Learn how to apply GPO to your Windows Server 2016 environment

• Learn how to tune, maintain, update, and troubleshoot

Windows Server 2016

• Prepare for the MTA 98-365 exam

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