The practical, portable guide for Windows Server administrators!
Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide focuses on core configuration and administrative tasks for Windows Server 2012 R2. Zero in on essential procedures and operations through quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the streamlined information you need to save time and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field.

Get fast facts to:

• Perform an installation or upgrade
• Configure roles, role services, and features
• Manage system services and processes
• Configure memory and performance options
• Create computer, user, and group accounts
• Implement and manage group policies
• Configure account policies
• Manage and maintain Active Directory
• Administer servers remotely
• Monitor and optimize performance

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Windows Server 2012 R2 administration
Chapter 2 Deploying Windows Server 2012 R2
Chapter 3 Managing Windows servers
Chapter 4 Monitoring services, processes, and events
Chapter 5 Optimizing system performance
Chapter 6 Automating administrative tasks, policies, and procedures
Chapter 7 Using Active Directory
Chapter 8 Core Active Directory administration
Chapter 9 Creating user and group accounts
Chapter 10 Managing existing user and group accounts
Index
About the author