This is the code repository for Windows Server 2019 Cookbook — Second Edition, published by Packt.
Over 100 recipes to effectively configure networks, manage security, and administer workloads
Do you want to get up and running with essential administrative tasks in Windows Server 2019? This second edition of the Windows Server 2019 Cookbook is packed with practical recipes that will help you do just that. The book starts by taking you through the basics that you need to know to get a Windows Server operating system working, before teaching you how to navigate through daily tasks using the upgraded graphical user interface (GUI). You'll then learn how to compose an optimal Group Policy and perform task automation with PowerShell scripting. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with faster app innovation, improved Windows security measures, and hybrid cloud environments. After you’ve explored the functions available to provide remote network access to your users, you’ll cover the new Hyper-V enhancements. Finally, this Windows Server book will guide you through practical recipes relating to Azure integration and important tips for how to manage a Windows Server environment seamlessly.
This book covers the following exciting features: <First 5 What you'll learn points>
- Get up and running with Windows Server 2019’s new features
- Install, configure, and administer Windows Server 2019 effectively
- Configure the server to host any enterprise application
- Discover ways to manage a server without a GUI
- Safeguard your virtual machines in the event of server failure
If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!
All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.
The code will look like the following:
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Following is what you need for this book: This Windows Server 2019 book is for system administrators and IT professionals who have basic experience in Windows environments and are interested in acquiring the skills and knowledge needed to manage and maintain the core infrastructure required for a Windows Server 2019 environment.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-16).
| Chapter | Software required | OS required |
|---|---|---|
| 1-16 | Windows Server 2019 | A downloaded ISO or an installation DVD of Windows Server 2019. An accessible internet connection |
We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. [Click here to download it](http://www.packtpub.com/sites/default/ files/downloads/9781838987190_ColorImages.pdf).
Click on the following link to see the Code in Action:
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Mastering Windows Server 2019 – Second Edition [Packt] [Amazon]
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Windows Server 2019 Adminsitration Fundamentals [Packt] [Amazon]
Mark Henderson is a Site Reliability Engineer. He has worked for companies like Take 2 Games and Stack Overflow. He has Bachelor of Information Systems and over 13 years of experience in Windows administration, focussed on internet-facing applications and scaling enterprise applications. He works daily with containers, Azure, Amazon Web Services, Active Directory, IIS, SQL Server, and .NET. He lives in a quiet, peaceful beach town in Australia with his family, but has been working with small, medium and large American companies since 2015.o
Jordan Krause is a six-time Microsoft MVP, currently awarded in the Cloud and Datacenter Management category. He has the unique opportunity of working daily with Microsoft networking and remote access technologies. Jordan specializes in Microsoft DirectAccess and Always On VPN. Committed to continuous learning, Jordan holds Microsoft certifications as an MCP, MCTS, MCSA, and MCITP Enterprise Administrator, and regularly writes articles reflecting his experiences with these technologies. Jordan lives in beautiful West Michigan (USA), but works daily with companies around the world.
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