Check out the new Hyper-V, find new and easier ways to remotely connect back into the office, or learn all about Storage Spaces—these are just a few of the features in Windows Server 2012 R2 that are explained in this updated edition from Windows authority Mark Minasi and a team of Windows Server experts led by Kevin Greene. This book gets you up to speed on all of the new features and functions of Windows Server, and includes real-world scenarios to put them in perspective. If you're a sy...

All your Windows Server 2008 R2 questions answered—on the spot!Get up to speed on the new features of Windows Server 2008 R2 with this indispensableguide. Designed for busy IT professionals, it's the perfect go-to resource for quick answers and real-world solutions as you administer the new server OS. You'll find easy-to-read lists, quick-reference tables, helpful thumb tabs, and much more in a handy, compact format that puts the information you need at your finger...

Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system, plus the solutions, hacks, and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC.Streamline Windows Explorer, improve the Search tool, eliminate the Green Ribbon of Death, and tame User Account Contro...

This book is written in a Cookbook-style format and provides practical, immediately usable task-based recipes that show you how to manage and maintain your Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 environment with Windows PowerShell 3. Each chapter of the book is written so that it can be used as a desktop reference, or it can be read from beginning to end, allowing you to build a solid foundation for building scripts in your Exchange environment.This Cookbook is for messaging professionals who want...

Learn PowerShell from the inside out, right from basic scripting all the way to becoming a master at automating, managing, and maintaining your Windows environmentAbout This BookUse proven best practices to optimize code and automate redundant tasksGet to grips with PowerShell's advanced functions and effectively administer your systemCreate a variety of PowerShell scripts to automate your environmentWho This Book...

Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks.The approach would be in a tutorial manner that will guide the users in an orderly manner toward virtualization.This book is conceived for system administrator and advanced PC enthusiasts who want to venture into the virtualization world. Although this book goes from scratch up, knowledge on server Operative Systems, LAN and networking has to...

Develop real-world applications in Windows.Key Features\[\*\] Create diverse applications featuring the versatility of Small Windows C++ library\[\*\] Learn about object-oriented programming in Windows and how to develop a large object-oriented class library in C++\[\*\] Understand how to tackle application-specific problems along with acquiring a deep understanding of the workings of Windows architectureBook DescriptionIt is...

Become a master at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active DirectoryKey FeaturesManage your Active Directory services for Windows Server 2016 effectivelyAutomate administrative tasks in Active Directory using PowerShellManage your organization’s network with easeBook DescriptionActive Directory is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and dis...

The quick start guide for an advanced enterprise PowerShell frameworkKey Features\[\*\]Introduces industry-proven techniques that improve script efficiency and reliability\[\*\] Example-rich guide based on real-world scenarios\[\*\]Facilitates building a script that can fully scan a Windows server and identify componentsBook DescriptionEnterprise PowerShell Scripting Bootcamp explains how to create your own repeatable PowerSh...

This is the eBook version of the printed book.Organizations that have implemented Microsoft® Windows Active Directory® need to make sure that Active Directory is configured and operating properly. Even an Active Directory that is properly installed can easily have components fail or stop working, which causes problems with the Windows networking environment. An organization should run an Active Directory® Health Check at least every quarter, with some very large enterprises that ha...

Troubleshoot all the aspects of your Configuration Manager installation, from basic easy checks to the advanced log files and serious issuesKey FeaturesLearn to troubleshoot Configuration Manager 2012 based versions of Microsoft System CenterUnderstand the usability of tools and find resolutions to all the issues of Configuration ManagerA step-by-step practical guide with the necessary screenshots and examplesBook Description...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a Microsoft System Center administrator who manages System Center environments and utilizes the console for management, then this book is ideal for you. This book is also for System Center users who now want to learn to manage systems using PowerShell.What you will learnSet up an environment to effectively use PowerShell for SCCM, SCOM, and SCSMUnderstand the advanced usage of all the ava...