Download or read book Windows Server 2012 R2 Network Installation Guide written by N. Rushton and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 audience:* Someone who is new to Windows Server 2012 R2 and installing it for the first time* Someone setting up Windows Server 2012 R2 in a small business setting* 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 theoryThe 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.CONTENTS1. Hardware and Infrastructure1.1 File Server1.2 Disk Drives and Storage Options1.2.1 Single Drive System1.2.2 Twin Disk Drives1.2.3 RAID1.2.4 Storage Spaces1.2.5 SSD and 2 ½ inch Drives1.3 Internet Connection, Hub, Router1.4 IP Considerations2. Initial Installation of Windows Server 2012 R23. Storage and Shared Folders3.1 Setting up Storage Spaces3.2 Folder Structure and Shares4. Creating Users4.1 Resetting a Password4.2 Disabling an Account4.3 Deleting an Account4.4 User Groups4.5 Home Folders, Login Scripts and Profiles5. Connecting Computers to the Domain5.1 DNS Settings with All-in-One Routers5.2 Connecting a Windows XP Client to the domain5.3 Connecting a Windows Vista Client to the domain5.4 Connecting a Windows 7 Client to the domain5.5 Connecting a Windows 8.1 Client to the domain5.6 Connecting a Windows 10 Client to the domain (classic method)5.7 Connecting a Windows 10 Client to the domain (modern method)5.8 Connecting Computers with Unsupported Operating Systems6. Backups6.1 Installation of Windows Server Backup6.2 Setting up a Scheduled Backup6.3 Recovering Files6.4 Backing up to a Network Drive7. Printing7.1 Independent Networked Printer7.2 Shared Printer on Server8. Cloud Services8.1 Using Dropbox with Windows Server8.2 Using Google Drive with Windows Server9. Group Policy9.1 Installation of Group Policy Management9.2 Group Policy Management Console9.3 Specifying Home Page Using Group Policy9.4 Windows 7 & 8 Logon Behaviour9.5 Logon Warning/Security Message9.6 Changing the Password Policy9.7 Redirect the User's Documents Folder10. Housekeeping and Monitoring the Health of the Server10.1 Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security10.2 Checking the Event Logs10.3 Optimizing the Hard Drives10.4 Applying Windows Updates to the Server10.5 Shutting down the Server10.6 Install Server Management Software10.7 Install Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware Software10.8 Setup Alternative Administrator Account(s)10.9 Remote Desktop10.10 Task Manager and Resource Monitor11. Working with iPads and Other Portable Devices11.1 Accessing the File System with File Browser11.2 Using Dropbox and Google Drive11.3 My Server App for Windows Phone11.4 Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS11.5 ChromebooksAppendix A: Installing DHCPAppendix B: Installing Windows Server Essentials ExperienceAppendix C: Multiple Network Adapters (NIC Teaming)