You’ll save bags of time on day–to–day Windows Server administration tasks with Brian Culp’s and Guy Yardeni’s expert help. Providing the perfect balance between short, “wow” tips and invaluable background information, Culp and Yardeni’s concise, efficient style and honest approach, makes Practical Windows Server 2008 an invaluable companion for busy Windows Server administrators.

Experienced Windows author and teacher Brian Culp and Guy Yardeni focus on the key topics needed every day by Windows Server 2008 admins and tells it how it is. A distinct advantage of this book is that you’ll not only get numerous clearly written tips but, unlike some superficial recipe books, or lengthy “from–the–ground–up” exam tomes, Practical Windows Server 2008: Hundreds of Practical Tips and Tweaks for Everyday Windows Server Administration provides the necessary supporting information you need without needing an unnecessary amount of time to read it.

What you’ll learn

• How to use Powershell wisely
• Tips on installing and configuring Windows Server
• Tips on remote administration
• Tips on automated administration
• Centralized application administration
• How to secure data through Windows Server
• How to troubleshootWindows Server

Who is this book for?

This book is for people who are administrators who may or may not have used Windows Server before, but instead of tackling a long winded tome to read, would rather read a book that gives them information fast and goes deep.

About the Apress Practical Series

The Practical series from Apress is your best choice for getting the job done, period. From professional to expert, this series lets you apply project–motivated templates (or frameworks) step by step in a very direct, practical, and efficient manner toward current real–world projects that may be sitting on your desk. So whatever your career goal, Apress can be your trusted guide to take you where you want to go on your IT career empowerment path.