Paperback, Cengage
The perfect resource for learning from the ground up, Eckert's HANDS-ON MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® SERVER 2022 equips students with a solid foundation in basic server administration -- no prior experience required. It covers all of the core Windows® Server 2022 features using a logical topic flow and step-by-step exercises that can be performed within a home or college lab environment, making it ideal for a Windows® Server administration course. Students learn how to deploy Windows® Server 2022 in a variety of different environments, configure and manage server storage, troubleshoot performance issues and work with common technologies and network services such as Active Directory, PowerShell, DNS, DHCP, IIS, file sharing, printing and remote access. Additionally, students learn how to run Windows Server 2022 virtual machines and containers within cloud environments, host Linux network services using the Windows Subsystem for Linux, as well as configure key security technologies including certificates, 802.1X, WSUS, and Microsoft Defender. Hands-on projects and discovery exercises help learners engage and actively apply their skills in real-world scenarios.
What's New
- Updated content, projects, and exercises reflect Windows Server 2022. Emerging technologies cover virtualization, containers, enterprise storage, cloud environments and security.
- The web services and cloud chapter includes the latest Windows Server container features, and WSL version 2 for the hosting of Linux containers replaces deprecated LCOW features.
- A new visual layout has been applied that optimizes topic flow and graphical figures.
- Versatile labs for classroom and remote learning are offered. Hands-on projects, restructured for concise virtual machine naming, provide practical experience performing Windows Server tasks.
Features
- MindTap's Live Virtual Machine Labs offers hands-on practice to troubleshoot, explore, and experiment with real Windows Server operating systems in a safe, sandbox environment.
- Discovery exercises added to the end of each module provide additional opportunities to explore and reinforce advanced concepts and real-world application.
- MindTap's Server for Life activities offer podcasts, videos, websites, RSS feeds, and resources to explore and stay updated on the latest IT industry news, sparking student interest in networking and fostering lifelong learning habits.
- MindTap Reflection prompts promote concept consideration, self-reflection, sharing insights, and debating controversial topics among classmates, enhancing retention and understanding, as research suggests.