windows server 2008 all-in-one desk reference for dummies

by John Paul Mueller Windows Server ® 2008 ALL-IN-ONE DESK REFERENCE FOR DUMmIES ‰ 01_180440 ffirs.qxp 3/12/08 10:39 PM Page i Windows Server ® 2008 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies ® Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River Street Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774 www.wiley.com Copyright © 2008 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600. 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Library of Congress Control Number: 2008924084 ISBN: 978-0-470-18044-0 Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 01_180440 ffirs.qxp 3/12/08 10:39 PM Page ii About the Author John Mueller is a freelance author and technical editor. He has writing in his blood, having produced 78 books and over 300 articles to date. The topics range from networking to artificial intelligence and from database manage- ment to heads-down programming. Some of his current books include a Windows power optimization book, a book on .NET security, and books on Amazon Web Services, Google Web Services, and eBay Web Services. His technical editing skills have helped over 52 authors refine the content of their manuscripts. John has provided technical editing services to both Data Based Advisor and Coast Compute magazines. He has also contributed articles to a number of magazines, including CIO.com, DevSource, InformIT, Informant, DevX, SQL Server Professional, Visual C++ Developer, Hard Core Visual Basic, asp.netPRO, Software Test and Performance, and Visual Basic Developer. When John isn’t working at the computer, you can find him in his workshop. He’s an avid woodworker and candlemaker. On any given afternoon, you can find him working at a lathe or putting the finishing touches on a bookcase. He also likes making glycerin soap, which comes in handy for gift baskets. You can reach John on the Internet at JMueller@mwt.net. John is also setting up a Web site at http://www.mwt.net/~jmueller/; feel free to look and make suggestions on how he can improve it. Check out his weekly blog at http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/id/AQOA2QP4X1YWP. 01_180440 ffirs.qxp 3/12/08 10:39 PM Page iii Dedication This book is dedicated to the beauty of nature around my home and what it means to me. No, it has nothing to do with computers, but that’s what makes nature so amazing. Snow falling, crisp winter days, trees in spring, tomatoes in the garden, falling leaves, deer and quail, and all of the other things that I might miss if I never left my desk to see them leave me awestruck at the diversity of our earth and the God who created it. Author’s Acknowledgments Thanks to my wife, Rebecca, for working with me to get this book completed. I really don’t know what I would have done without her help in researching and compiling some of the information that appears in this book. She also did a fine job of proofreading my rough draft. Russ Mullen deserves thanks for his technical edit of this book. He greatly added to the accuracy and depth of the material that you see here. I really appreciate the time that he devoted to checking my procedures for accuracy. I also spent a good deal of time bouncing ideas off Russ as I wrote this book, which is a valuable aid to any author. Matt Wagner, my agent, deserves credit for helping me get the contract in the first place and for taking care of all the details that most authors don’t really consider. I always appreciate his assistance. It’s good to know that someone wants to help. A number of people read all or part of this book to help me refine the approach, test the procedures, and generally provide input that every reader wishes they could have. These unpaid volunteers helped in ways too numer- ous to mention here. I especially appreciate the efforts of Eva Beattie, who read the entire book and selflessly devoted herself to this project. I’d love to thank by name each person who wrote me with an idea, but there are simply too many. Finally, I would like to thank Katie Feltman, Nicole Sholly, Rebecca Whitney, and the rest of the editorial and production staff for their assistance in bringing this book to print. It’s always nice to work with such a great group of professionals. 01_180440 ffirs.qxp 3/12/08 10:39 PM Page v Publisher’s Acknowledgments We’re proud of this book; please send us your comments through our online registration form located at www.dummies.com/register/. Some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following: Acquisitions, Editorial Project Editor: Nicole Sholly Sr. Acquisitions Editor: Katie Feltman Copy Editor: Rebecca Whitney Technical Editor: Russ Mullen Editorial Manager: Kevin Kirschner Editorial Assistant: Amanda Foxworth Sr. Editorial Assistant: Cherie Case Cartoons: Rich Tennant (www.the5thwave.com) Composition Services Project Coordinator: Erin Smith Layout and Graphics: Claudia Bell, Stacie Brooks, Melissa K. Jester, Christine Williams Proofreader: Catie Kelly, Tricia Liebig Indexer: WordCo Indexing Services Publishing and Editorial for Technology Dummies Richard Swadley, Vice President and Executive Group Publisher Andy Cummings, Vice President and Publisher Mary Bednarek, Executive Acquisitions Director Mary C. Corder, Editorial Director Publishing for Consumer Dummies Diane Graves Steele, Vice President and Publisher Joyce Pepple, Acquisitions Director Composition Services Gerry Fahey, Vice President of Production Services Debbie Stailey, Director of Composition Services 01_180440 ffirs.qxp 3/12/08 10:39 PM Page vi Table of Contents Introduction 1 About This Book 2 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You Should Read 3 What You Don’t Have to Read 4 Foolish Assumptions 4 How This Book Is Organized 5 Book I: Installation and Setup 5 Book II: Configuration 5 Book III: Administration 5 Book IV: Networking 6 Book V: Security 6 Book VI: Windows PowerShell 6 Book VII: IIS 7 Book VIII: Services 7 Icons Used in This Book 7 Where to Go from Here 8 Part I: Installation and Setup 9 Chapter 1: An Overview of Windows Server 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 An Overview of Major New Features in Windows Server 2008 12 BitLocker drive encryption 12 Enhanced Windows Firewall 12 Federated rights management 14 Improved failover clustering 14 Internet Information Server (IIS) 7 15 Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) 16 .NET Framework 3.0 17 Network access protection (NAP) and enforcement 18 New printer and storage options 19 Read-only domain controller (RODC) 20 Windows Deployment Services 21 Considering the Windows Server 2008 Editions 22 Memory considerations 23 Other hardware considerations 23 Standard 24 Enterprise 24 Datacenter 24 Web 24 02_180440 ftoc.qxp 3/14/08 5:46 PM Page vii Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies viii Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core 25 Creating lightweight servers with specific roles 26 Working with Windows Server Virtualization (WSV) 26 Defining the Benefits of Windows Server Manager 27 Considering Windows PowerShell 28 Communicating with Terminal Services (TS) 29 TS Easy Print 29 TS Gateway 29 TS RemoteApp 29 TS Session Broker 30 TS Web Access 30 Chapter 2: Using the Boot Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Accessing the Boot Diagnostics 33 Starting diagnostics from the boot CD 34 Starting diagnostics from the boot menu 36 Using a Special Boot Mode 37 Working with the Safe Mode options 37 Enabling boot logging 40 Enabling low-resolution video 42 Using the last known good configuration 42 Using Directory Services Restore mode 43 Using debugging mode 44 Disabling the automatic restart on system failure 45 Disabling driver signature enforcement 45 Performing a Memory Test 49 Performing a Windows Complete PC Restore 50 Using the Command Prompt 52 Chapter 3: Performing the Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 An Overview of the Installation Prerequisites 56 Choosing a processor configuration 57 Considering the version and edition requirements 59 Understanding the minimum requirements 60 Deciding between a DVD and Windows installation 62 Considering Pre-Installation Requirements 64 Preparing a forest for installation 66 Preparing a domain for installation 67 Performing a DVD Installation 68 Performing a Windows Installation 72 Considering the Windows Installation Alternatives 78 Performing an Initial Configuration 79 Chapter 4: Performing Initial Configuration Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 An Overview of the Initial Configuration Tasks Window 84 Understanding the default Windows Server 2008 settings 85 An overview of the configuration process 86 Reopening the Initial Configuration Tasks window 88 02_180440 ftoc.qxp 3/14/08 5:46 PM Page viii Table of Contents ix Providing Computer Information 88 Setting the time zone 88 Providing a computer name and domain 90 Configuring networking 92 Updating Your Server 95 Enabling automatic updating and feedback 95 Downloading and installing updates 101 Customizing Your Server 103 Adding roles 104 Adding features 105 Enabling Remote Desktop 106 Configuring the Windows Firewall 107 Configuring the Startup Options with BCDEdit 108 Part II: Configuration 111 Chapter 1: Configuring Server Roles and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Using the Server Manager Console 113 Working with roles 115 Working with features 125 Performing diagnostics 126 Performing configuration tasks 128 Configuring and managing storage 129 Using the ServerManagerCmd Utility 130 Understanding the Server Roles 134 Considering the Active Directory Certificate Service role 134 Considering the Active Directory Domain Services role 135 An overview of the Active Directory Federation Services role 135 Working with the Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services role 136 Working with the Active Directory Rights Management Services role 136 Working with the Application Server role 137 Considering the DHCP Server role 137 Considering the DNS Server role 137 An overview of the Fax Server role 138 An overview of the File Services role 138 Considering the Network Policy and Access Services role 138 Considering the Print Services role 139 Considering the Terminal Services role 139 Considering the UDDI Services role 139 Considering the Web Server (IIS) role 139 Working with the Windows Deployment Services role 139 Working with the Windows SharePoint Services role 140 Understanding the Server Features 140 Considering the .NET Framework 3.0 features 140 Considering the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature 141 02_180440 ftoc.qxp 3/14/08 5:46 PM Page ix Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies x Considering the BITS Server Extensions feature 141 Working with the Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK) feature 142 Defining the Desktop Experience feature 142 Considering the Failover Clustering feature 142 Considering the Group Policy Management feature 143 Considering the Internet Printing Client feature 143 Considering the Internet Storage Name Server feature 143 Considering the LPR Port Monitor feature 143 Considering the Message Queuing feature 144 Considering the Multipath I/O feature 144 Considering the Network Load Balancing feature 144 Considering the Peer Name Resolution Protocol feature 145 Considering the Quality Windows Audio Video Experience feature 145 Working with the Remote Assistance feature 145 Working with the Remote Differential Compression feature 146 Considering the Remote Server Administration Tools feature 146 Considering the Removable Storage Manager feature 147 Working with the RPC over HTTP Proxy feature 147 Working with the Simple TCP/IP Services feature 147 Considering the SMTP Server feature 148 Considering the SNMP Services feature 148 Considering the Storage Manager for SANs feature 148 Working with the Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications feature 149 Considering the Telnet Client feature 149 Considering the Telnet Server feature 149 Considering the TFTP Client feature 149 An overview of the Windows Internal Database feature 150 Considering the Windows PowerShell feature 150 Considering the Windows Process Activation Service feature 150 Considering the Windows Recovery Disc feature 151 Considering the Windows Server Backup features 151 Considering the Windows System Resource Manager feature 151 Considering the WINS Server feature 151 Considering the Wireless LAN Service feature 152 Chapter 2: Configuring Server Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Considering the Windows Scalability Improvements 154 Working with Device Manager 155 Managing the Device Manager display 157 Viewing broken devices 159 Understanding resources 160 Viewing hidden devices 163 Scanning for new devices 166 Working with older devices 166 Viewing individual device settings 167 02_180440 ftoc.qxp 3/14/08 5:46 PM Page x Table of Contents xi Updating drivers 169 Configuring power management 172 Using the Add Hardware Wizard 173 Performing Hard-Drive-Related Tasks 175 Encrypting your hard drive using BitLocker 176 Working with Multipath I/O 180 Working with the Removable Storage Manager 182 Working with SANs 186 Performing Printer-Related Tasks 187 Working with the Printer Installation Wizard 188 Configuring the printer options 194 Configuring an LPR printer 203 Performing Configuration Tasks 204 Working with fonts 204 Configuring the keyboard 205 Configuring the mouse 206 Configuring the phone and modem options 208 Setting the power management options 209 Configuring the sound options 211 Chapter 3: Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Accessing the Control Panel 213 Bypassing the Control Panel to access applets 214 Using CPL files to open applets 214 Using command objects to open applets 216 Configuring the Control Panel 218 Using Category view 218 Understanding the Control Panel groups 220 Using Classic view 221 Understanding the Control Panel Applets 223 Add Hardware 223 Administrative Tools 224 AutoPlay 224 Color Management 225 Date and Time 226 Default Programs 228 Device Manager 230 Ease of Access/Ease of Access Center 230 Folder Options 231 Fonts 231 Indexing Options 231 Internet Options 231 iSCSI Initiator 232 Keyboard 232 Mouse 232 Network and Sharing Center 232 Offline Files 232 Personalization 232 02_180440 ftoc.qxp 3/14/08 5:46 PM Page xi [...]... need to install Windows Server 2008 and perform a basic setup This book describes the new Windows Server 2008 features and helps you understand why they’re important You also discover the requirements for working with various editions of Windows Server 2008 and even the new Windows version, Windows Server 2008 Server Core You want to at least skim this minibook because Windows Server 2008 includes boot... receive Even so, Windows Server 2008 All-inOne Desk Reference For Dummies won’t leave you in the lurch to figure out the small number of changes that break applications — this book is all about finding the solutions you need 03_180440 intro.qxp 2 3/12/08 10:40 PM Page 2 About This Book About This Book Windows Server 2008 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies provides everything needed to perform common... them later Windows Server 2008 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes a special effort to describe all the security changes Unfortunately, nothing comes free Spend more than a little time with Windows Server 2008 and you’ll find that some changes break applications and cause other problems This book also helps you overcome any potential obstacles that can interfere with your Windows Server 2008 computing... xxii Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies 03_180440 intro.qxp 3/12/08 10:40 PM Page 1 Introduction M icrosoft is determined to make a better operating system, and the company accomplished that goal with Windows Server 2008 Reliability, performance (as long as you have the required hardware), and security are all improved In fact, security takes a front seat with Windows Server 2008. .. new Windows Server 2008 Core Services, which is a Windows without windows That’s right: All you get is a command prompt with this version of Windows Fortunately, Microsoft has a good reason for creating this version of Windows Server 2008, and you should 05_180440 bk01ch01.qxp 12 3/12/08 10:40 PM Page 12 An Overview of Major New Features in Windows Server 2008 read about it in the “Understanding Windows. .. of Windows Server 2008 11 Chapter 2: Using the Boot Diagnostics 31 Chapter 3: Performing the Basic Installation 55 Chapter 4: Performing Initial Configuration Tasks 83 05_180440 bk01ch01.qxp 3/12/08 10:40 PM Page 11 Chapter 1: An Overview of Windows Server 2008 In This Chapter ߜ Understanding the new features of Windows Server 2008 ߜ Choosing the right Windows Server 2008. .. Server 2008 edition ߜ Working with Windows Server 2008 Server Core ߜ Working with Windows Server Manager ߜ Working with Windows PowerShell ߜ Using new Terminal Services features M icrosoft tries to improve each version of Windows Server Most new versions offer improved reliability, performance, and security They also include a wealth of new features Windows Server 2008 is no different in this regard... and perform a basic setup of Windows Server 2008, you want to perform some configuration tasks Unlike with previous versions of Windows, Microsoft doesn’t assume anything about you Consequently, when you start Windows Server 2008 the first time, you don’t have any functionality — not even a file server This minibook introduces you to the vast array of roles and features that Windows Server 2008 provides... New Features in Windows Server 2008 read about it in the “Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core” section of this chapter With all these changes in mind, you find that the following sections help you prepare for the new Windows Server 2008 update An Overview of Major New Features in Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 includes a host of new features, and I explore all of them somewhere in this... front seat with Windows Server 2008 In Windows Server 2008 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, you discover just how profound these changes are I found myself impressed by many of the new features that Microsoft added and feel that the company has done a good job of putting together this version of Windows You come across many things to like in Windows Server 2008 Of course, you find the usual new . John Paul Mueller Windows Server ® 2008 ALL-IN-ONE DESK REFERENCE FOR DUMmIES ‰ 01_180440 ffirs.qxp 3/12/08 10:39 PM Page i Windows Server ® 2008 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies ® Published. vii Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies viii Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core 25 Creating lightweight servers with specific roles 26 Working with Windows Server. xix Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies xx Saving your configuration 757 Restoring your configuration 757 Managing FTP Servers with the FTP Utility 758 Setting Security for