Introduction to Windows Server 2008

This book is a detailed overview of the latest server operating system Windows family. It is written by people who directly participating in the development of Windows Server 2008. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted not only with changes in the interface, but also with innovations affecting the foundation of the OS functioning. The book discusses the basic scenarios of using Windows Server 2008, various methods for deploying and managing this platform. Improvements in Terminal Services, Active Directory, Organization of fault-tolerant clusters, as well as other improvements in the system storage and protection, networks, etc. Separate chapters are devoted to Windows Server 2008, Internet Information Services 7.0 virtualization and NAP platform. It is described in detail about the minimum version of Windows Server 2008 - Windows Server Core. The features of server roles and management of them are discussed.
The book consists of 14 chapters and is intended to system administrators, general profile IT professionals and developers