An Administrator’s Guide to Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 Essentials

*** NEW 21 Sep 2013 *** Three new chapters released and available for free to registered purchasers of the book. See the registration details in the book. Introducing the first book published on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials. This book is a step by step guide for administrators and IT Professionals who are deploying, installing, configuring and managing Windows Server 2012 Essentials. The book takes a pictorial guide through the various components and functionality of the operating system and provides the user with a comprehensive overview of the different options available in configuring and maintaining the server. Readers with a very basic understanding of networking may find some of the concepts challenging, but not overwhelming. Ideally, the reader should have a decent understanding of computer operations, and be able to perform standard computer tasks without much reference to manuals. Advanced readers will find this book a useful reference guide.