Windows Server 2016 Network Installation Guide
The aim of this guide is to take the reader through a typical installation of a small network using the very latest version of Windows Server and is written for the following audience:
•Someone who is new to Windows Server 2016 and installing it for the first time
•Someone setting up Windows Server 2016 in a small business setting
•Someone wishing to learn the basics of Windows Server 2016 and who wants a succinct, practical guide based on real world scenarios and experience rather than abstract theory.
It should give you a good feel for Windows Server 2016 and help you setup a network that meets the needs of a typical small organization. It assumes a reasonable working knowledge of Windows, along with the basics of networking. With over 160 illustrations and screenshots and written in a friendly, no nonsense style, it is the ideal introduction to Windows Server 2016.
1. HARDWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
1.1 File Server
1.2 Disk Drives and Storage Options
1.2.1 Single Drive System
1.2.2 Twin Disk Drives
1.2.3 RAID
1.2.4 Storage Spaces
1.2.5 SSD and 2 ½ inch Drives
1.3 Internet Connection, Hub, Router
1.4 IP Considerations
2. INITIAL INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS SERVER 2016
2.1 Windows Server 2016 User Interface
3. STORAGE AND SHARED FOLDERS
3.1 Setting up Storage Spaces
3.2 Folder Structure and Shares
3.3 Creating a Shared Folder using Server Manager
4. USERS
4.1 Creating Users
4.2 Resetting a Password
4.3 Disabling an Account
4.4 Deleting an Account
4.5 User Groups
4.6 Home Folders, User Profiles and Logon Scripts
5. CONNECTING COMPUTERS TO THE SERVER
5.2 Connecting Windows XP Clients to the domain
5.3 Connecting Windows Vista Clients to the domain
5.4 Connecting Windows 7 Clients to the domain
5.5 Connecting Windows 8.1 Clients to the domain
5.6 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Classic Method)
5.7 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Modern Method)
5.8 Connecting Computers with Home Editions of Windows
5.9 Connecting Macs
5.10 Removing a Windows Computer from the Domain
5.11 Troubleshooting DNS Settings with All-in-One Routers
6. BACKUPS
6.1 Installation of Windows Server Backup
6.2 Setting up a Scheduled Backup
6.3 Backup Performance Settings
6.4 Recovering Files
6.5 Backing up the Server to a Network Drive
6.6 Third Party Server Backup Programs
6.7 Backing up Computers to the Server
7. PRINTING
7.1 Independent Networked Printer
7.2 Shared Printer via Server
8. GROUP POLICY
8.1 Group Policy Management Console
8.2 Specifying Home Page Using Group Policy
8.3 Windows Logon Behaviour
8.4 Logon Warning/Security Message
8.5 Changing the Password Policy
8.6 Redirect the User’s Documents Folder
9. USING DROPBOX WITH WINDOWS SERVER
10. WORKING WITH MOBILE DEVICES
10.1 Accessing the File System with File Browser
10.2 My Server App for Windows Phone
10.3 Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS
10.4 Chromebooks
11. HOUSEKEEPING AND MONITORING THE SERVER
11.1 Shutting Down & Restarting the Server
11.2 Setup Alternative Administrator Account(s)
11.3 Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security
11.4 Headless Operation/Remote Desktop
11.5 Checking the Event Logs
11.6 Optimizing the Hard Drives
11.7 Applying Windows Updates to the Server
11.8 Install Server Management Software
11.9 Windows Defender
11.10 Third Party Antimalware/Antivirus Software
11.11 Task Manager and Resource Monitor
12. WINDOWS SERVER ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCE
12.1 Installing Windows Server Essentials Experience
12.2 Windows Server Essentials Dashboard: Quick Overview
12.3 Managing Users from the Windows Server Essentials Dashboard
12.4 Making Changes to Users
13. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
13.1 Windows Activation
13.2 Controlling User Logon Times
13.3 Installing DHCP
13.4 Multiple Network Adapters (NIC Teaming)
13.5 Adding An Additional Server
The aim of this guide is to take the reader through a typical installation of a small network using the very latest version of Windows Server and is written for the following audience:
•Someone who is new to Windows Server 2016 and installing it for the first time
•Someone setting up Windows Server 2016 in a small business setting
•Someone wishing to learn the basics of Windows Server 2016 and who wants a succinct, practical guide based on real world scenarios and experience rather than abstract theory.
It should give you a good feel for Windows Server 2016 and help you setup a network that meets the needs of a typical small organization. It assumes a reasonable working knowledge of Windows, along with the basics of networking. With over 160 illustrations and screenshots and written in a friendly, no nonsense style, it is the ideal introduction to Windows Server 2016.
1. HARDWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
1.1 File Server
1.2 Disk Drives and Storage Options
1.2.1 Single Drive System
1.2.2 Twin Disk Drives
1.2.3 RAID
1.2.4 Storage Spaces
1.2.5 SSD and 2 ½ inch Drives
1.3 Internet Connection, Hub, Router
1.4 IP Considerations
2. INITIAL INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS SERVER 2016
2.1 Windows Server 2016 User Interface
3. STORAGE AND SHARED FOLDERS
3.1 Setting up Storage Spaces
3.2 Folder Structure and Shares
3.3 Creating a Shared Folder using Server Manager
4. USERS
4.1 Creating Users
4.2 Resetting a Password
4.3 Disabling an Account
4.4 Deleting an Account
4.5 User Groups
4.6 Home Folders, User Profiles and Logon Scripts
5. CONNECTING COMPUTERS TO THE SERVER
5.2 Connecting Windows XP Clients to the domain
5.3 Connecting Windows Vista Clients to the domain
5.4 Connecting Windows 7 Clients to the domain
5.5 Connecting Windows 8.1 Clients to the domain
5.6 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Classic Method)
5.7 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Modern Method)
5.8 Connecting Computers with Home Editions of Windows
5.9 Connecting Macs
5.10 Removing a Windows Computer from the Domain
5.11 Troubleshooting DNS Settings with All-in-One Routers
6. BACKUPS
6.1 Installation of Windows Server Backup
6.2 Setting up a Scheduled Backup
6.3 Backup Performance Settings
6.4 Recovering Files
6.5 Backing up the Server to a Network Drive
6.6 Third Party Server Backup Programs
6.7 Backing up Computers to the Server
7. PRINTING
7.1 Independent Networked Printer
7.2 Shared Printer via Server
8. GROUP POLICY
8.1 Group Policy Management Console
8.2 Specifying Home Page Using Group Policy
8.3 Windows Logon Behaviour
8.4 Logon Warning/Security Message
8.5 Changing the Password Policy
8.6 Redirect the User’s Documents Folder
9. USING DROPBOX WITH WINDOWS SERVER
10. WORKING WITH MOBILE DEVICES
10.1 Accessing the File System with File Browser
10.2 My Server App for Windows Phone
10.3 Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS
10.4 Chromebooks
11. HOUSEKEEPING AND MONITORING THE SERVER
11.1 Shutting Down & Restarting the Server
11.2 Setup Alternative Administrator Account(s)
11.3 Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security
11.4 Headless Operation/Remote Desktop
11.5 Checking the Event Logs
11.6 Optimizing the Hard Drives
11.7 Applying Windows Updates to the Server
11.8 Install Server Management Software
11.9 Windows Defender
11.10 Third Party Antimalware/Antivirus Software
11.11 Task Manager and Resource Monitor
12. WINDOWS SERVER ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCE
12.1 Installing Windows Server Essentials Experience
12.2 Windows Server Essentials Dashboard: Quick Overview
12.3 Managing Users from the Windows Server Essentials Dashboard
12.4 Making Changes to Users
13. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
13.1 Windows Activation
13.2 Controlling User Logon Times
13.3 Installing DHCP
13.4 Multiple Network Adapters (NIC Teaming)
13.5 Adding An Additional Server
