
Windows Server 2016 Unleashed, 1st edition
Published by Sams Publishing (September 3, 2017) © 2018
- Rand Morimoto
- Jeffrey R. Shapiro
- Guy Yardeni
- Omar Droubi
- Michael Noel
- Andrew Abbate
- Chris Amaris
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This is the most comprehensive and realistic guide to Windows Server 2016 planning, design, prototyping, implementation, migration, administration, and support. Extensively updated, it contains unsurpassed independent and objective coverage of Windows Server 2016's key innovations, including the cloud, containers, and Windows 10 integration.
Windows Server 2016 Unleashed reflects the authors’ extraordinary experience implementing Windows Server 2016 in large-scale environments since its earliest alpha releases, reaching back more than two years prior to its official launch. Microsoft MVP Rand Morimoto and his colleagues fully address every aspect of deploying and operating Windows Server 2016, including Active Directory, networking and core application services, security, migration from Windows Server 2003/2008, administration, fault tolerance, optimization, troubleshooting, and much more.
How This Book Is Organized    1
Part I:Â Windows Server 2016 Overview
Chapter 1 Windows Server 2016 Technology Primer    5
Windows Server 2016 Defined    6
When Is the Right Time to Migrate?    16
Versions of Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 18
Improvements for Continuous Availability    22
Enhancements for Flexible Identity and Security    25
Enabling Users to Work Anywhere    31
Simplifying the Datacenter    38
Addition of Migration Tools    48
Identifying Which Windows Server 2016 Service to Install or Migrate to First    49
Chapter 2Â Planning, Prototyping, Migrating, and Deploying Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 55
Determining the Scope of Your Project    56
Identifying the Business Goals and Objectives to Implement Windows Server    56
Identifying the Technical Goals and Objectives to Implement Windows Server    59
The Discovery Phase: Understanding the Existing Environment    65
The Design Phase: Documenting the Vision and the Plan    69
The Migration Planning Phase: Documenting the Process for Migration    73
The Prototype Phase: Creating and Testing the Plan    79
The Pilot Phase: Validating the Plan to a Limited Number of Users    81
The Migration/Implementation Phase: Conducting the Migration or Installation    83
Chapter 3 Installing Windows Server 2016 and Server Core    89
Planning for a Server Installation    90
Installing a Clean Version of Windows Server 2016 Operating System    95
Upgrading to Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 104
Understanding Server Core Installation    107
Managing and Configuring a Server Core Installation    110
Performing an Unattended Windows Server 2016 Installation    118
Nano Server    118
Part II:Â Windows Server 2016 Active Directory
Chapter 4 Active Directory Domain Services Primer    125
The Evolution of Directory Services    126
Understanding the Development of AD DSÂ Â Â Â 128
AD DS Structure    128
Outlining AD DS Components    131
Understanding Domain Trusts    136
Defining Organizational Units    137
Outlining the Role of Groups in an AD DS Environment    139
Understanding AD DS Replication    141
Outlining the Role of DNS in AD DSÂ Â Â Â 143
Outlining AD DS Security    145
Getting Familiar with AD DS Features in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 145
Chapter 5 Designing a Windows Server 2016 Active Directory    159
Understanding AD DS Domain Design    160
Choosing a Domain Namespace    161
Examining Domain Design Features    163
Choosing a Domain Structure    164
Understanding the Single-Domain Model    165
Understanding the Multiple-Domain Model    168
Understanding the Multiple Trees in a Single-Forest Model    170
Reviewing the Federated-Forests Model    172
Understanding the Empty-Root Domain Model    175
Understanding the Placeholder Domain Model    178
Understanding the Special-Purpose Domain Model    179
Renaming an AD DS Domain    180
Chapter 6 Designing Organizational Unit and Group Structure    185
Defining Organizational Units in AD DSÂ Â Â Â 186
Defining AD Groups    188
OU and Group Design    192
Starting an OU Design    193
Using OUs to Delegate Administration    194
Group Policies and OU Design    196
Understanding Group Design    197
Exploring Sample Design Models    199
Chapter 7 Active Directory Infrastructure    207
Understanding AD DS Replication in Depth    207
Understanding Active Directory Sites    212
Planning Replication Topology    219
Windows Server 2016 IPv6 Support    226
Detailing Real-World Replication Designs    229
Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers    232
Deploying a Clone Virtualized DCÂ Â Â Â 236
Chapter 8 Creating Federated Forests and Lightweight Directories    241
Keeping a Distributed Environment in Sync    241
Active Directory Federation Services    247
Synchronizing Directory Information with Microsoft Identity Manager    251
Harnessing the Power and Potential of MIMÂ Â Â Â 254
Part III:Â Networking Services
Chapter 9Â Domain Name System, WINS, and DNSSECÂ Â Â Â 259
The Need for DNSÂ Â Â Â 261
Getting Started with DNS on Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 264
Resource Records    267
Understanding DNS Zones    272
Performing Zone Transfers    276
Understanding DNS Queries    279
Other DNS Components    280
Understanding the Evolution of Microsoft DNSÂ Â Â Â 288
DNS in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 289
DNS in an Active Directory Domain Services Environment    291
Troubleshooting DNSÂ Â Â Â 295
Secure DNS with DNSSECÂ Â Â Â 304
Reviewing the Windows Internet Naming Service    310
Installing and Configuring WINSÂ Â Â Â 311
Planning, Migrating, and Maintaining WINSÂ Â Â Â 316
Chapter 10Â DHCP, IPv6, IPAMÂ Â Â Â 321
Understanding the Components of an Enterprise Network    321
Exploring DHCPÂ Â Â Â 323
Exploring DHCP Changes in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 331
Enhancing DHCP Reliability    338
Exploring Advanced DHCP Concepts    349
Securing DHCPÂ Â Â Â 350
IPv6 Introduction    351
Configuring IPv6 on Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 362
IP Address Management    370
Installing the IPAM Server and Client Features    371
Exploring the IPAM Console    387
Chapter 11 Internet Information Services    391
Understanding Internet Information Services    10    392
Planning and Designing IIS 10Â Â Â Â 396
Installing and Upgrading IIS 10Â Â Â Â 397
Installing and Configuring Websites    403
Installing and Configuring FTP Services    413
Securing IIS 10Â Â Â Â 422
Part IV:Â Security
Chapter 12 Server-Level Security    433
Defining Windows Server 2016 Security    434
Deploying Physical Security    435
Using the Integrated Windows Firewall with Advanced Security    437
Hardening Servers    442
Examining File-Level Security    450
Malware and Backup Protection    454
Windows Server Update    456
Chapter 13 Securing Data in Transit    463
Introduction to Securing Data in Transit in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 464
Deploying a Public Key Infrastructure with Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 465
Understanding Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 467
Active Directory Rights Management Services    476
Using IPsec Encryption with Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 479
Chapter 14 Network Policy and Access Services, Routing and Remote Access and DirectAccess    483
Installing a Network Policy Server    484
Deploying a Virtual Private Network Using RRASÂ Â Â Â 485
Configuring DirectAccess    491
Part V:Â Migrating to Windows Server 2016
Chapter 15Â Migrating to Active Directory 2016Â Â Â Â 495
Beginning the Migration Process    496
Big Bang Migration    499
Phased Migration    503
Multiple Domain Consolidation Migration    519
Chapter 16 Compatibility Testing    537
The Importance of Compatibility Testing    538
Preparing for Compatibility Testing    539
Researching Products and Applications    545
Verifying Compatibility with Vendors    548
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit    554
Lab-Testing Existing Applications    554
Documenting the Results of the Compatibility Testing    557
Determining Whether a Prototype Phase Is Required    557
Part VI:Â Windows Server 2016 Administration and Management
Chapter 17 Windows Server 2016 Administration    561
Defining the Administrative Model    562
Examining Active Directory Site Administration    563
Configuring Sites    566
Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Groups    574
Creating Groups    575
Managing Users with Local Security and Group Policies    580
Managing Printers with the Print Management Console    588
Chapter 18 Windows Server 2016 Group Policies and Policy Management    595
Group Policy Overview    596
Group Policy Processing: How Does It Work?    597
Local Group Policies    600
Domain-Based Group Policies    601
Security Templates    602
Understanding Group Policy    603
Group Policy Policies Node    615
Group Policy Preferences Node    618
Policy Management Tools    618
Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure    626
GPO Administrative Tasks    629
Chapter 19 Windows Server 2016 Management and Maintenance Practices    651
Going Green with Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 652
Server Manager Dashboard    653
Managing Windows Server 2016 Roles and Features    655
Creating a Server Group    660
Viewing Events    660
Server Manager Storage Page    670
Auditing the Environment    673
Managing Windows Server 2016 Remotely    682
Common Practices for Securing and Managing Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 688
Keeping Up with Service Packs and Updates    689
Maintaining Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 693
Chapter 20 Automating Tasks Using PowerShell Scripting    707
Understanding Shells    708
Introduction to PowerShell    710
Understanding PowerShell Fundamentals    712
Using Windows PowerShell    739
Chapter 21 Documenting a Windows Server 2016 Environment    771
Benefits of Documentation    772
Types of Documents    773
Planning to Document the Windows Server 2016 Environment    774
Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Management    774
Windows Server 2016 Project Documents    775
Administration and Maintenance Documents    788
Network Infrastructure    792
Disaster Recovery Documentation    793
Change Management Procedures    796
Performance Documentation    796
Baselining Records for Documentation Comparisons    796
Routine Reporting    796
Security Documentation    797
Part VII:Â Remote and Mobile Technologies
Chapter 22 Server-to-Client Remote and Mobile Access    801
Remote Access in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 803
VPN in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 805
RAS System Authentication Options    808
VPN Protocols    810
DirectAccess in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 815
Choosing Between Traditional VPN Technologies and DirectAccess    826
Setting Up the Unified Remote Access Role    829
DirectAccess Scenario    830
VPN Scenario    836
Monitoring the Remote Access Server    847
Chapter 23 Remote Desktop Services    851
Why Implement Remote Desktop Services?    852
How Remote Desktop Works    855
Understanding the Name Change    857
RDS Roles    857
Configuration Options and Fine-Tuning Terminology    865
Planning for RDSÂ Â Â Â 872
Deploying RDSÂ Â Â Â 877
Deploying Virtual Desktops    888
Enabling RemoteFXÂ Â Â Â 896
Securing and Supporting RDSÂ Â Â Â 898
Part VIII:Â Desktop Administration
Chapter 24 Windows Server 2016 Administration Tools for Desktops    903
Managing Desktops and Servers    904
Operating System Deployment Options    905
Windows Server 2016 Windows Deployment Services    908
Installing Windows Deployment Services    910
Customizing Boot Images    921
Creating Discover Images    925
Pre-Creating Active Directory Computer Accounts for WDS (Prestaged Systems)Â Â Â Â 926
Creating Custom Installations Using Capture Images    930
Automating Image Deployment Using Unattend Files    933
General Desktop Administration Tasks    934
Chapter 25 Group Policy Management for Network Clients    937
The Need for Group Policies    938
Windows Group Policies    939
Group Policy Feature Set    942
Planning Workgroup and Standalone Local Group Policy Configuration    947
Planning Domain Group Policy Objects    950
Managing Computers with Domain Policies    959
Configuring Preference Item-Level Targeting    967
Managing Users with Policies    977
Managing Active Directory with Policies    984
Chapter 26 Storage    999
Storage Spaces and Storage Pools    999
Managing Windows Server 2016 Disks    1010
Configuring Storage Spaces Direct    1014
Part IX:Â Fault-Tolerance Technologies
Chapter 27 File System Management    1023
File System Access Services and Technologies    1023
Adding the File and Storage Services Role    1027
Managing Data Access Using Windows Server 2016 Shares    1028
File Server Resource Manager    1032
The Distributed File System    1044
Planning a DFS Deployment    1048
Installing and Configuring DFSÂ Â Â Â 1051
Using the Volume Shadow Copy Service    1057
Configuring Data Deduplication    1060
Dynamic Access Control    1062
Chapter 28Â Operational Fault Tolerance (Clustering/Network Load Balancing)Â Â Â Â 1073
Building Fault-Tolerant Windows Server 2016 Systems    1075
Windows Server 2016 Clustering Technologies    1077
Determining the Correct Clustering Technology    1083
Overview of Failover Clusters    1085
Deploying Failover Clusters    1090
Backing Up and Restoring Failover Clusters    1113
Deploying Network Load-Balancing Clusters    1117
Managing NLB Clusters    1125
Network Teaming    1127
Chapter 29 Backing Up the Windows Server 2016 Environment    1131
Understanding Your Backup and Recovery Needs and Options    1132
Creating the Disaster Recovery Solution    1135
Documenting the Enterprise    1136
Developing a Backup Strategy    1137
Windows Server Backup Overview    1138
Using Windows Server Backup    1141
Managing Backups Using the Command-Line Utility Wbadmin.exe and Windows PowerShell Cmdlets    1146
Backing Up Active Directory    1150
Backing Up Windows Server 2016 Roles    1153
Volume Shadow Copy Service    1154
Extending Server Backup to the Enterprise with Data Protection Manager 2016Â Â Â Â 1155
Chapter 30 Recovering from a Disaster    1157
Ongoing Backup and Recovery Preparedness    1157
When Disasters Strike    1161
Disaster Scenario Troubleshooting    1163
Recovering from a Server or System Failure    1166
Managing and Accessing Windows Server Backup Media    1173
Windows Server Backup Volume Recovery    1174
Recovering Role Services and Features    1176
Part X:Â Optimizing, Tuning, Debugging, and Problem Solving
Chapter 31 Optimizing Windows Server 2016 for Branch Office Communications    1185
Key Branch Office Features in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 1186
Understanding Read-Only Domain Controllers    1186
Using BitLocker with Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 1202
BranchCache in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 1213
Printing with Branch Office Direct Printing    1226
Chapter 32 Logging and Debugging    1229
Using the Task Manager for Logging and Debugging    1229
Using Event Viewer for Logging and Debugging    1237
Performance Monitoring    1248
Setting Baseline Values    1275
Using the Debugging Tools Available in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 1277
Task Scheduler    1291
Chapter 33 Capacity Analysis and Performance Optimization    1299
Defining Capacity Analysis    1299
Using Capacity-Analysis Tools    1303
Monitoring System Performance    1317
Optimizing Performance by Server Roles    1325
Part XI:Â Integrated Windows Application Services
Chapter 34 SharePoint 2016 Products    1333
History of SharePoint Technologies    1333
Identifying the Need for SharePoint 2016 Products    1335
Designing a SharePoint 2016 Farm    1339
Exploring a Basic SharePoint 2016 Site    1343
Lists and Libraries in SharePoint 2016Â Â Â Â 1345
Managing the Site Collection    1351
Chapter 35 Windows Server Virtualization    1357
Understanding Microsoft’s Virtualization Strategy    1357
Integration of Hypervisor Technology in Windows Server    1360
Windows Containers and Hyper-V Containers in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 1368
Planning Your Implementation of Hyper-VÂ Â Â Â 1368
Installing the Microsoft Hyper-V Role    1371
Becoming Familiar with the Hyper-V Administrative Console    1374
Installing a Guest Operating System Session    1380
Modifying Guest Session Configuration Settings    1384
Launching a Hyper-V Guest Session    1387
Using Snapshots of Guest Operating System Sessions    1389
Quick Migration and Live Migration    1391
Utilizing Hyper-V Replica for Site-to-Site Redundancy    1404
Hyper-V Containers in Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 1410
Windows Docker Containers    1412
Chapter 36Â Integrating System Center Operations Manager 2016 with Windows Server 2016Â Â Â Â 1417
Windows Server 2016 Monitoring    1418
Understanding How OpsMgr Works    1419
OpsMgr Architecture Components    1423
Securing OpsMgr    1433
Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery    1438
Understanding OpsMgr Components    1444
Putting it All Together in a Design    1448
Index    1459
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