We’ve handpicked some of our favorite recommended Windows Operating System self-learning guides and reference books below.
Get prepared for the high-stakes MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification exam Windows Server 2016 is the latest version of Microsoft’s Windows server operating system, and the ideal server for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 desktop clients. Windows Server 2016 will include many new and updated features, including enhancements to Hyper-V, Storage Spaces, and Active Directory.…
Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills – this Training Guide focuses on core infrastructure administration for Windows Server 2012 R2. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices – and help maximize your performance on the job. This Microsoft Training Guide:…
If you’re curious, but hesitant, about finding your way around Microsoft’s new Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 For Dummies is the book for you. This friendly reference shows you everything you need to know — from installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008 network. Server-based networking really is a big…
This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for Windows Server 2012 R2 – with a focus on configuration, storage, and essential administrative tasks. Coverage includes: Deployment Boot configuration Administration Configuring roles, role services, and features Managing and troubleshooting hardware TPM and Bitlocker drive encryption Managing the registry Software and…
Windows Server 2016 Network Installation Guide Updated April 2018 The purpose of this guide is to take the reader through a typical installation of a small Windows Server 2016 network and is written for the following audiences: • Someone who is new to Windows Server 2016 and installing it for the first time • Someone…
Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-410 – and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of implementing and configuring core services in Windows Server 2012 R2. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision making acumen needed for success at…
MCTS Guide to MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration prepares students to develop the skills needed to manage a Windows Server 2008 system and to prepare to pass the MCTS 70-640 certification exam. While the focus of topics is on the configuration of Active Directory and related services, coverage of Windows foundational topics such as…
Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-411 – and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of administering Windows Server 2012 R2. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Deploy, manage, and…
Apply powerful window functions in T-SQL—and increase the performance and speed of your queries Optimize your queries—and obtain simple and elegant solutions to a variety of problems—using window functions in Transact-SQL. Led by T-SQL expert Itzik Ben-Gan, you’ll learn how to apply calculations against sets of rows in a flexible, clear, and efficient manner. Ideal…
The “Missing Guide” to Windows Server Essentials. Updated March 2018. Windows Server 2016 Essentials is the latest version of Microsoft’s server operating system designed for organizations with up to 25 employees. However, as with most modern applications it comes with only the most basic of instructions. Windows Server 2016 Essentials Installation Guide for Small Businesses…
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