About Windows Server 2008 R2 Essentials
Windows Server 2008 R2 is the second release of Microsoft's highly regarded server operating system.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Essentials is intended to cover all aspects of installing, configuring and administering Windows Server 2008 R2 systems. Whether you are new to Microsoft's Windows Server operating systems, or upgrading from Windows Server 2003, this on-line book is designed to help you traverse the learning curve as rapidly as possible.
Topics covered in this publication include installation and upgrades, networking configuration, terminal services, disk and partition management, RAID configuration, security, BitLocker encryption, remote desktop access, print services, resource sharing, clustering, load balancing and user permission management.
In addition to providing a detailed overview of the features and functions of Windows Server 2008 R2, this book also provides practical, step by step examples intended to bridge the gap between text book theory and real world practice.