Windows-Server-2012-R2-Network-Installation-Guide

Windows-Server-2012-R2-Network-Installation-Guide

New - 2nd Edition with expanded topics. Updated July 2015. <br /> <br />The aim of this guide is to take the reader through a typical installation of a small Windows Server 2012 R2 network and is written for the following people: <br /> <br />• Someone who is new to Windows Server 2012 R2 and installing it for the first time <br />• Someone setting up Windows Server 2012 R2 in a small business setting <br />• Someone wishing to learn the basics of Windows Server 2012 R2 and who wants a succinct, practical guide based on real world scenarios and experience rather than abstract theory <br /> <br />The approach is very much practical and hands on and based on real world experience. It should give you a good feel for Windows Server 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 110 illustrations and screenshots and written in a friendly, no nonsense style, it is the ideal introduction to Windows Server. <br /> <br />CONTENTS <br />1. Hardware and Infrastructure <br />1.1 File Server <br />1.2 Disk Drives and Storage Options <br />1.2.1 Single Drive System <br />1.2.2 Twin Disk Drives <br />1.2.3 RAID <br />1.2.4 Storage Spaces <br />1.2.5 SSD and 2 ½ inch Drives <br />1.3 Internet Connection, Hub, Router <br />1.4 IP Considerations <br />2. Initial Installation of Windows Server 2012 R2 <br />3. Storage and Shared Folders <br />3.1 Setting up Storage Spaces <br />3.2 Folder Structure and Shares <br />4. Creating Users <br />4.1 Resetting a Password <br />4.2 Disabling an Account <br />4.3 Deleting an Account <br />4.4 User Groups <br />4.5 Home Folders, Login Scripts and Profiles <br />5. Connecting Computers to the Domain <br />5.1 DNS Settings with All-in-One Routers <br />5.2 Connecting a Windows XP Client to the domain <br />5.3 Connecting a Windows Vista Client to the domain <br />5.4 Connecting a Windows 7 Client to the domain <br />5.5 Connecting a Windows 8.1 Client to the domain <br />5.6 Connecting a Windows 10 Client to the domain (classic method) <br />5.7 Connecting a Windows 10 Client to the domain (modern method) <br />5.8 Connecting Computers with Unsupported Operating Systems <br />6. Backups <br />6.1 Installation of Windows Server Backup <br />6.2 Setting up a Scheduled Backup <br />6.3 Recovering Files <br />6.4 Backing up to a Network Drive <br />7. Printing <br />7.1 Independent Networked Printer <br />7.2 Shared Printer on Server <br />8. Cloud Services <br />8.1 Using Dropbox with Windows Server <br />8.2 Using Google Drive with Windows Server <br />9. Group Policy <br />9.1 Installation of Group Policy Management <br />9.2 Group Policy Management Console <br />9.3 Specifying Home Page Using Group Policy <br />9.4 Windows 7 & 8 Logon Behaviour <br />9.5 Logon Warning/Security Message <br />9.6 Changing the Password Policy <br />9.7 Redirect the User’s Documents Folder <br />10. Housekeeping and Monitoring the Health of the Server <br />10.1 Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security <br />10.2 Checking the Event Logs <br />10.3 Optimizing the Hard Drives <br />10.4 Applying Windows Updates to the Server <br />10.5 Install Server Management Software <br />10.6 Install Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware Software <br />10.7 Setup Alternative Administrator Account(s) <br />10.8 Remote Desktop <br />10.9 Task Manager and Resource Monitor <br />11. Working with iPads and Other Portable Devices <br />11.1 Accessing the File System with File Browser <br />11.2 Using Dropbox and Google Drive <br />11.3 My Server App for Windows Phone <br />11.4 Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS <br />11.5 Chromebooks <br />Appendix A: Installing DHCP <br />Appendix B: Installing Windows Server Essentials Experience <br />Appendix C: Multiple Network Adapters (NIC Teaming)