Windows Server 2016 Network Installation Guide

Download or read book Windows Server 2016 Network Installation Guide written by N. Rushton and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this guide is to take the reader through a typical installation of a small network using the very latest version of Windows Server and is written for the following audience:* Someone who is new to Windows Server 2016 and installing it for the first time* Someone setting up Windows Server 2016 in a small business setting* Someone wishing to learn the basics of Windows Server 2016 and who wants a succinct, practical guide based on real world scenarios and experience rather than abstract theory.It should give you a good feel for Windows Server 2016 and help you setup a network that meets the needs of a typical small organization. It assumes a reasonable working knowledge of Windows, along with the basics of networking. With over 160 illustrations and screenshots and written in a friendly, no nonsense style, it is the ideal introduction to Windows Server 2016.1. HARDWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE1.1 File Server1.2 Disk Drives and Storage Options1.2.1 Single Drive System1.2.2 Twin Disk Drives1.2.3 RAID1.2.4 Storage Spaces1.2.5 SSD and 2 � inch Drives1.3 Internet Connection, Hub, Router1.4 IP Considerations2. INITIAL INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS SERVER 20162.1 Windows Server 2016 User Interface3. STORAGE AND SHARED FOLDERS3.1 Setting up Storage Spaces3.2 Folder Structure and Shares3.3 Creating a Shared Folder using Server Manager4. USERS4.1 Creating Users4.2 Resetting a Password4.3 Disabling an Account4.4 Deleting an Account4.5 User Groups4.6 Home Folders, User Profiles and Logon Scripts5. CONNECTING COMPUTERS TO THE SERVER5.2 Connecting Windows XP Clients to the domain5.3 Connecting Windows Vista Clients to the domain5.4 Connecting Windows 7 Clients to the domain5.5 Connecting Windows 8.1 Clients to the domain5.6 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Classic Method)5.7 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Modern Method)5.8 Connecting Computers with Home Editions of Windows5.9 Connecting Macs5.10 Removing a Windows Computer from the Domain5.11 Troubleshooting DNS Settings with All-in-One Routers6. BACKUPS6.1 Installation of Windows Server Backup6.2 Setting up a Scheduled Backup6.3 Backup Performance Settings6.4 Recovering Files6.5 Backing up the Server to a Network Drive6.6 Third Party Server Backup Programs6.7 Backing up Computers to the Server7. PRINTING7.1 Independent Networked Printer7.2 Shared Printer via Server8. GROUP POLICY8.1 Group Policy Management Console8.2 Specifying Home Page Using Group Policy8.3 Windows Logon Behaviour8.4 Logon Warning/Security Message8.5 Changing the Password Policy8.6 Redirect the User's Documents Folder9. USING DROPBOX WITH WINDOWS SERVER10. WORKING WITH MOBILE DEVICES10.1 Accessing the File System with File Browser10.2 My Server App for Windows Phone10.3 Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS10.4 Chromebooks11. HOUSEKEEPING AND MONITORING THE SERVER11.1 Shutting Down & Restarting the Server11.2 Setup Alternative Administrator Account(s)11.3 Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security11.4 Headless Operation/Remote Desktop11.5 Checking the Event Logs11.6 Optimizing the Hard Drives11.7 Applying Windows Updates to the Server11.8 Install Server Management Software11.9 Windows Defender11.10 Third Party Antimalware/Antivirus Software11.11 Task Manager and Resource Monitor12. WINDOWS SERVER ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCE12.1 Installing Windows Server Essentials Experience12.2 Windows Server Essentials Dashboard: Quick Overview12.3 Managing Users from the Windows Server Essentials Dashboard12.4 Making Changes to Users13. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS13.1 Windows Activation13.2 Controlling User Logon Times13.3 Installing DHCP13.4 Multiple Network Adapters (NIC Teaming)13.5 Adding An Additional Server