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A must have resource for the working administrator.
As usual we are always expected to know the new stuff and support it but no one wants to ever pay for training so what to do? I did a lot of scouring for a good server 08R2 book and it was slim pickings. Most books were out of date (R1) or simply geared toward studying for a test which does me little good in defining an AD upgrade road map and figuring out what to define for app server standards. I finally found this on amazon and relying on reviews and the TOC i opted to get it. Its a fantastic resource but huge so expect to be doing some serious reading. What I loved is that right off they talk about what is new in R2. This is a big help. Lets get features out of the way immediately. The rest of the book is structured logically but is easy to jump around in since life does not follow a table of contents. I strongly recommed this if you support windows servers in a real world environment. If you are looking to take an MCSE test, then stick to the exam cram for those since this will...
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March 26, 2010 (Seattle WA) | Helpful Votes: 29 | Rating: 5

Excellent General Reference for Windows Server 2008 R2
In the past, I have used the Mark Minasi "Mastering" series of books for general reference material on the various Windows Server versions (going back to NT4). This is the first "Unleashed" book I have picked up, and it has been every bit as good as any of the "Mastering" books. I will honestly say that I was a bit concerned with a book having five different authors. However, there is no difference in the quality of the material that I could find, as well as the clarity of the information presented.As previously indicated in other reviews, the section on migrating from previous versions of Active Directory to 2008 R2 is excellent. The book covers a lot of Active Directory material overall, and provides good real-world examples that apply to both large and small site designs. The only thing that was missing was some expanded coverage of the Active Directory Administrative Center, which is a great tool for new admins (and can make common tasks much easier for the more...
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September 2, 2010 (San Diego, CA) | Helpful Votes: 12 | Rating: 5

This is One Impressive Book!
Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed is a superior, comprehensive reference book making it a true must have for every system administrator. First, the book itself is huge, totaling 1680 pages. I also appreciate the hardcover and obvious quality; I know my investment will last for years.The content is even more amazing. It didn't find one subject not explored. Where other books only touch on certain topics, such as direct access, this reference book dives into each topic in great detail. Additionally I found all the material to be current and accurate. Unleashed gives some highly detailed coverage to migration, so if you are looking to migrate your 2k or 2003 servers, you will want to read the first few chapters at minimum.Due to the large size, you will also probably want to select the chapters that apply to your specific environment and focus on those. One thing nice about this book is it does permit the reader to skip around among the chapters. Like I said, it is...
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August 26, 2010 (Newport News, VA) | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed is the most comprehensive and realistic guide to planning, design, prototyping, implementation, migration, administration, and support. Based on the authors’ unsurpassed experience working with Windows Server 2008 R2 since its earliest alpha releases, it offers indispensable guidance drawn from hundreds of production environments.

Microsoft MVP Rand Morimoto and his colleagues systematically introduce Windows Server 2008 R2 to IT professionals, identifying R2’s most crucial enhancements and walking through every step of installation and configuration. Next, they present comprehensive coverage of every area of Windows Server 2008 R2, including Active Directory, networking services, security, R2 migration from Windows Server 2003 and 2008, administration, fault tolerance, optimization and troubleshooting, core application services, and more.

The authors thoroughly address major Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements and present extensive coverage of R2 innovations ranging from Hyper-V virtualization to DirectAccess and the enhancements in Failover Clustering. Every chapter contains tips, tricks, and best practices learned from actual deployments: practical information for using Windows Server 2008 R2 to solve real business problems.

Detailed information on how to...

Plan and migrate from Windows Server 2003/2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2 and use R2’s new server migration tools
Manage Active Directory with Active Directory Administrative Center, Best Practice Analyzer, and PowerShell scripts
Use R2’s updated security tools and templates to lock down servers, clients, and networks
Maximize availability with Windows Server 2008 R2 clustering, fault tolerance, and replication
Streamline client management with new Group Policy ADMX settings and management tools
Improve remote access using DirectAccess, Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Implement Hyper-V virtualization including the built-in Live Migration technology
Leverage add-ons such as Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Media Services, and IIS 7.5

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A daily answers guide to R1 and R2
Stanek is the best of the best in computer writing for a reason. He's both a professional writer and one of thew few technical gurus Microsoft looks to. Thanks to one of Stanek's other books, I lead our deployment of Windows Server 2008 the first time. Now we're preparing for R2, I did my homework again and again chose one of his books to help me -- this one.This book, Windows Server 2008 Administrators Pocket Consultant Second Edition, covers the R1 and R2 releases of Windows Server 2008. I found it had a good balance of both step by steps and expanded details. There are many new features in R2 and this one covers most of them and in sufficient enough depth. Whether you are working with R1 only or with both R1+R2, I can't see how you can go wrong with this one.
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February 4, 2010 (Tewksbury, MA USA) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

Great Resource For Windows 2008 Admins
'Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant' is a great resource for IT admins that need to have a quick guide at their fingertips. With nearly 700 pages of material spread over 20 chapters, this is a solid piece of writing. The thing I really like about it is the size. It easily fits in your hand and is perfect for travelling with. This might seem like a minor point, but it really isn't.Let's take a look at the Table of Contents01. Overview of Windows 2008 R202. Deploying Win 2008 R203. Managing Win 2K8 Servers04. Monitoring Processes, Services, Events05. Automating Tasks, Policies, Procedures06. Enhancing Security07. Active Directory08. Active Directory Administration09. User and Group Accounts10. Creating User and Group Accounts11. Managing User and Group Accounts12. Managing File Systems and Drives13. Admin of Volume Sets and RAID Arrays14. Managing File Screening...
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March 9, 2010 (Hobart, IN, United States) | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 5

Hand reference
I was building just a test box to bring Server 2008R2 into our environment. I'm using Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration Instant Reference to setup a Windows 2008R2 environment. This book is helpful figuring out a few things we didn't see in the reference guide. It's there we just didn't see it. We found this out later.
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November 17, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Now updated for Windows Server 2008 R2, this practical, portable guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Server 2008. It includes coverage of Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements, including Hyper-V™ with Live Migration, Direct Access Infrastructure, Branch Cache, Windows PowerShell™ 2.0, the new Active Directory® console, and more. Zero in on core support and administration tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to:

Set up server roles and deploy Windows Server 2008
Configure and maintain Active Directory(r)
Create user and group accounts; control rights and permissions
Manage file systems, drives, and RAID arrays
Configure TCP/IP networking and DHCP and DNS clients and servers
Troubleshoot printers and print servers
Monitor and tune network performance
Prepare a disaster plan; back up and restore servers

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Incredible Resource!!!
I went to the Windows 2008 launch event and got excited about migrating our company to Windows 2008, but wanted to get a third party book to help me better understand the REAL features, functions, and experiences of the product (rather than Microsoft's rendition of it). I jumped on Amazon and searched for a book, and this Windows 2008 Unleashed book was already rated with a couple 5-stars, so I bought it. I just got it last week.At first, I was a little overwhelmed as the book is almost 2-inches thick and hard bound (definitely worth the cost for the shear volume and amount of paper it took to print this book)! I read the introduction chapter and got a lot more comfortable with Windows 2008 as the author provided a really good comparison of Windows 2008 to Windows 2003 (which I already know pretty well). The intro chapter also gave me links to different parts of the book that helped me organize the way I was going to review the text of the book (I prioritized chapters...
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March 3, 2008 (Los Angeles, California) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 5

Excellent Book!
I've been waiting for a complete book on Windows 2008, and glad to have gotten in a pre-order and purchase of this book! 1400+ pages!!! I jumped straight to the migration chapter as we're looking for tips on how to plan our migration from Windows 2003. Very complete and detailed process along with tips and hints, which was great to see someone has actually done the migrations before and could share best practices! I also found the chapter on clustering and high availability (chapter 29) to cover the new Windows 2008 clustering in detail as being very helpful! And since we have several sites, Chapter 32 on branch office was a good read! I think I'm only 120 pages thru the most pertinent chapters to me, but expect to read the thing cover to cover. GREAT book, I highly recommend it!!!
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February 12, 2008 (Chicago, IL) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Windows Server 2008 Unleashed covers the planning, design, prototype testing, implementation, migration, administration, and support of a Windows 2008 and Active Directory environment, based on more than three and a half years of early adopter experience in full production environments. This book addresses not only what is new with Windows 2008 compared to previous versions of the Windows Server product, but also what is different and how the similarities and differences affect an organization’s migration to Windows 2008. Chapters are dedicated to the migration process from Windows 2000/2003 to Windows 2008, how to properly use Group Policies in Windows 2008, and tips and tricks on managing and administering a Windows 2008 environment.

The authors cover the technologies new to Windows 2008, such as IPv6, Network Access Protection (NAP), Network Policy Server (NPS), Terminal Services Remote Programs, Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Hyper-V virtualization, and more! This book doesn’t just describe the features and functions included in Windows 2008--there are notes throughout the book explaining how organizations have successfully used the technologies to fulfill core business needs. Tips, tricks, and best practices share lessons learned from hundreds of implementations of Windows 2008 in real-world environments.

Detailed information on how to…

Plan and migrate from Windows 2000/2003 to Windows 2008
Leverage new tools and utilities that simplify system and network administration functions
Enable the latest security technologies to improve secured enterprise computing
Better manage a Windows 2008 Active Directory environment
Optimize a Windows 2008 environment for better scalability and enhanced performance
Implement Windows 2008 for better branch office and remote office integration
Design a Windows 2008 environment to support the latest in clustering, stretched clusters, fault tolerance, and redundant systems technologies
Take advantage of add-on technologies available for Windows 2008, including Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization, Windows Media Services, and IIS 7 web server solutions

Rand, Michael, Ross, and Chris work for Convergent Computing, an IT consulting firm in the San Francisco Bay area that has three and a half years of early adopter experience with Windows 2008. In collaboration with co-author Omar Droubi, the authors helped organizations of all sizes plan, migrate, implement, and test Windows 2008 in production environments. The book was written from direct experiences where Windows 2008 was put into enterprise production environments focused to meet specific strategic business requirements.

Category: Windows Server

Covers: Windows Server 2008

User Level: Intermediate--Advanced

Introduction xlix

Part I: Windows Server 2008 Overview

1: Windows Server 2008 Technology Primer 3

2: Planning, Prototyping, Migrating, and Deploying Windows Server 2008 Best Practices 39

3: Installing Windows Server 2008 and Server Core 73

Part II: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

4: Active Directory Domain Services Primer 105

5: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory 139

6: Designing Organizational Unit and Group Structure 165

7: Active Directory Infrastructure 185

8: Creating Federated Forests and Lightweight Directories 217

9: Integrating Active Directory in a UNIX Environment 235

Part III: Networking Services

10: Domain Name System and IPv6 251

11: DHCP/WINS/Domain Controllers 297

12: Internet Information Services 331

Part IV: Security

13: Server-Level Security 375

14: Transport-Level Security 399

15: Security Policies, Network Policy Server, and Network Access Protection 415

Part V: Migrating to Windows Server 2008

16: Migrating from Windows 2000/2003 to Windows Server 2008 439

17: Compatibility Testing for Windows Server 2008 473

Part VI: Windows Server 2008 Administration and Management

18: Windows Server 2008 Administration 499

19: Windows Server 2008 Group Policies and Policy Management 533

20: Windows Server 2008 Management and Maintenance Practices 581

21: Automating Tasks Using PowerShell Scripting 639

22: Documenting a Windows Server 2008 Environment 685

23: Integrating Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 with Windows Server 2008 715

Part VII: Remote and Mobile Technologies

24: Server-to-Client Remote and Mobile Access 737

25: Terminal Services 783

Part VIII: Desktop Administration

26: Windows Server Administration Tools for Desktops 839

27: Group Policy Management for Network Clients 865

Part IX: Fault Tolerance Technologies

28: File System Management and Fault Tolerance 935

29: System-Level Fault Tolerance (Clustering/Network Load Balancing) 993

30: Backing Up the Windows Server 2008 Environment 1043

31: Recovering from a Disaster 1077

Part X: Optimizing, Tuning, Debugging, and Problem Solving

32: Optimizing Windows Server 2008 for Branch Office Communications 1111

33: Logging and Debugging 1145

34: Capacity Analysis and Performance Optimization 1189

Part XI: Integrated Windows Application Services

35: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 1233

36: Windows Media Services 1281

37: Deploying and Using Windows Virtualization 1313

Index 1339

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Lots of theory. Not so much practice.
This is a great book if you're looking for a lot of general information on the features of different aspects of server 2008. I pulled a lot of valuable information out of this book, and I'm glad I bought it. Unfortunately, it includes very little information on actually implementing this theory. I did learn a lot from the book. But for the most part, it would explain the theory in great detail, but then I'd have to hit google to figure out how to put this theory into practice. I do recommend the book, but don't expect it to be your only, or even primary, source.
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August 26, 2009 (Dallas, TX) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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March 26, 2010 (Seattle WA) | Helpful Votes: 29 | Rating: 5

September 2, 2010 (San Diego, CA) | Helpful Votes: 12 | Rating: 5

August 26, 2010 (Newport News, VA) | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Detailed information on how to...

Plan and migrate from Windows Server 2003/2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2 and use R2’s new server migration tools
Manage Active Directory with Active Directory Administrative Center, Best Practice Analyzer, and PowerShell scripts
Use R2’s updated security tools and templates to lock down servers, clients, and networks
Maximize availability with Windows Server 2008 R2 clustering, fault tolerance, and replication
Streamline client management with new Group Policy ADMX settings and management tools
Improve remote access using DirectAccess, Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Implement Hyper-V virtualization including the built-in Live Migration technology
Leverage add-ons such as Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Media Services, and IIS 7.5

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Great reference book for experienced and inexperienced users
You could start at the beginning and read all the way through 'Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration Instant Reference' by Matt Hester and Chris Henley. Part 1 of the book of the book ("Getting Started") walks the reader through planning, installing and upgrading the operating system, while subsequent sections dive into details about specific areas of the software.But a more reasonable approach is to open to the section on which you are working today. Each chapter is structured so that you can dig into the detail you need. Each topic begins with an explanation of concepts and definitions of key terms. This part is critical for someone like me, who doesn't spend his days managing servers. Experienced administrators may skip this section and jump to the detailed explanations of how to use and configure each feature of Windows Server 2008 R2. Basic functionality is described first, followed by more advanced features.A section on Active Directory, for example,...
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February 16, 2010 (Michigan, USA) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

Very good reference book for Windows Server 2008 R2
This should be on every System Admin's desk so that when you need to look up one of those rare and obscure tasks that you need to perform it can be found here.If you are a Windows Server 2008 Administrator you will find it to be an invaluable tool in showing you how to utilize those Windows Server 2008 R2 features.Also check out Chapter 3 on PowerShell v2 if you are new to the scripting environment.
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August 27, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

This book saves lives
I have had my copy for over a month and I can't live without it. I am mainly a Unix sysadmin and am actually pretty rusty with Windows Server 2008. This book has helped me build a completely functional domain and forest from the ground up on my own. I couldn't get by without it. Much more convenient than reading 60 articles on the web. Great reference and the author is very clear about even the most minute tasks.Highly recommend for administrators and anyone interested in Windows Server infrastructure!
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April 3, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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All your Windows Server 2008 R2 questions answered—on the spot!

Get up to speed on the new features of Windows Server 2008 R2 with this indispensableguide. Designed for busy IT professionals, it's the perfect go-to resource for quick answers and real-world solutions as you administer the new server OS. You'll find easy-to-read lists, quick-reference tables, helpful thumb tabs, and much more in a handy, compact format that puts the information you need at your fingertips.

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Getting started and adding roles and functionality
Automating tasks
Managing users, groups, directories, and the centralized desktop
Handling folder security, disk management, storage, backup, and recovery
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Doing performance tuning and maintaining virtual servers

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Integrated Experience with Windows 7
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