Windows Server 2025 Administration Fundamentals: A beginner's guide to managing and administering Windows...

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Bekim Dauti Dr. Erdal Ozkaya

Windows Server 2025 Administration Fundamentals

A beginner's guide to managing and administering Windows Server environments

Bekim Dauti, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya

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Packt Publishing Limited
21 January 2025

Microsoft Windows; Computer networking & communications; Client-Server networking; Network security

Deploy, set up, and deliver network services with Windows Server 2025, along with exploring its new features, security, and Microsoft's role-based certifications

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Key Features

Install and configure Windows Server 2025 with best practices in different environments Enhance server security by implementing advanced features, such as secure communication protocols and authentication mechanisms Prepare thoroughly for the AZ-800 certification exam with practical preparation tips

Book DescriptionIn this extensively updated fourth edition, veteran author Bekim Dauti delivers practical, real-world guidance for deploying, managing, and securing modern server environments, with a strong focus on virtualization and hybrid cloud integration. Ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and certification candidates, this hands-on guide equips you to confidently manage, update, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2025 environments using Microsoft-recommended best practices. You’ll be introduced to network fundamentals and installation procedures, and go through post-installation tasks, directory services, and adding roles. This updated edition covers the new and enhanced features of Windows Server 2025 extensively, including Active Directory Domain Services enhancements, SMB over QUIC, advanced security features, and hotpatching with Azure Arc.

Additionally, numerous questions and answers at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge of the concepts covered. By the end of this book, you’ll be fully prepared to ensure server stability, security, and performance, and to pass the Microsoft AZ-800 Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam with confidence.

What you will learn

Manage directory services effectively, including setting up and maintaining AD DS roles Implement and troubleshoot group policies to enforce consistent configurations across the network Utilize virtualization techniques to optimize server resources and enhance scalability Maintain server uptime and reliability through efficient hotpatching practices for applying updates Prepare for the AZ-800 certification exam with exam preparation strategies, practical tips, and chapter-end questions and answers to test your knowledge and track your progress.

Who this book is forThis book is for IT professionals, such as system administrators, network engineers, and IT managers, who are starting their journey in Windows Server 2025 administration. It is also suitable for individuals looking to update their knowledge with the latest tools and features in Windows Server 2025. Whether you’re responsible for managing server infrastructure, ensuring network security, or optimizing server performance, this book will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in your role.

By: Bekim Dauti
Foreword by: Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9781836205012
ISBN 10: 1836205015
Pages: 634
Publication Date: 21 January 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bekim Dauti works in the administration of servers, computer networks, and training in Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Tirana and a master's degree from UMGC Europe, both in IT. Additionally, he has nearly 20 years of experience as a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI) and more than 15 years of experience as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Bekim holds several certifications from vendors such as ECDL, Certiport, CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and Sun Microsystems. Bekim has contributed to nearly 20 books and dozens of articles for PC World Albanian and CIO Albanian. He founded Dautti LLC. These days, he blogs on Bekim Dauti's Blog. In addition, he works as a Microsoft Certified Trainer.