1. Edition - February 2008
51.90 Euro
2008. 668 Pages, Softcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN-10: 0-470-23840-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-23840-0 - John Wiley & Sons






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Detailed description
Manage Windows in a new way

If you're a systems administrator looking to reduce maintenance and increase efficiency, Microsoft's new GUI-less Server Core is for you. It's Windows without windows-a command line version of Windows Server 2008 that offers better security, reduced size, and faster access. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find everything you need to quickly master this sleek, innovative version of Windows Server 2008.

Packed with step-by-step instructions and page after page of practical examples, this book teaches you how to operate in a windowless environment, including using all the commands, creating BAT files, working with scripts, using registry hacks, managing remote systems, and more.
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Install and configure Server Core without a Control Panel or Start menu
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Access DLLs using RunDLL32 to perform tasks at the command line
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Understand important differences between internal and external commands
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Set up automatic updates, enable terminal services, and configure IP security
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Change logons, ports, and users with the Change Utility
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Install and manage software, hardware, servers, and applications
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Add, copy, modify, sort, compress, encrypt, and transfer data
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Manage files and directories, including such tasks as disk checks and changing access
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Monitor system events and remote systems, and communicate with TelNet
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Set up virus and intrusion protection, verify drivers, and check Event Trace logs

This valuable desktop reference also includes best practices, 52 indispensable command line tricks, and an alphabetical list of all the commands.

From the contents
Introduction.

Part 1: Discovering Windows in a Command Prompt.

Chapter 1: Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core.

Chapter 2: Using the Command Line Effectively.

Chapter 3: Performing Essential Maintenance Tasks.

Chapter 4: Essential Registry Hacks.

Part 2: Automation Essentials.

Chapter 5: Creating CMD and BAT Files.

Chapter 6: Working with Scripts.

Chapter 7: Editing and Compiling Batch Files and Scripts.

Chapter 8: Performing Task Automation.

Part 3: Working with the Hardware.

Chapter 9: Managing the Hard Drive.

Chapter 10: Managing the Network.

Chapter 11: Working with TCP/IP.

Chapter 12: Managing Other Hardware.

Part 4: Working with the Software.

Chapter 13: Managing Applications.

Chapter 14: Working with Data.

Chapter 15: Managing Files and Directories.

Chapter 16: Configuring the System Setup.

Chapter 17: Creating System Connections.

Chapter 18: Monitoring System Events and Performance.

Chapter 19: Configuring Directory Services.

Part 5: Working with the User.

Chapter 20: Managing System Users.

Chapter 21: Securing the System.

Part 6: Helpful Third-Party Utilities.

Chapter 22: Obtaining Command Prompt Enhancers.

Chapter 23: Increasing Productivity at the Command Line.

Part 7: Working with IIS 7.

Chapter 24: Installing and Configuring IIS.

Chapter 25: Managing IIS.

Appendices.

Appendix A: Indispensable Command Line Tricks and Techniques.

Appendix B: Alphabetical Command List.

Appendix C: Topical Command List.

Appendix D: Listing of Best Practices.

Glossary.

Index.