Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Installation Guide For Small Businesses PDF Download

The "Missing Guide" to Windows Server Essentials.Windows Server 2016 Essentials is the latest version of Microsoft's server operating system designed for organizations with up to 25 employees. However, as with most modern applications it comes with only the most basic of instructions. Windows Server 2016 Essentials Installation Guide for Small Businesses is a succinct installation guide produced from a real world perspective and written according to the Goldilocks Principle - not too little information, not too much information, but just right. With over 190 illustrations and screenshots, practical examples and clear explanations it takes you through setting up Essentials in a typical small business. Whether you are installing Essentials for the first time, are planning to do so or are just plain curious, you will find this proven guide of interest and help. 1. HARDWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE1.1 File Server1.2 Disk Drives and Storage Options1.2.1 Single Drive System1.2.2 Twin Disk Drives1.2.3 RAID1.2.4 Storage Spaces1.2.5 SSD and 2 � inch Drives1.3 Internet Connection, Hub, Router1.4 IP Considerations2. INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS SERVER 2016 ESSENTIALS3. WINDOWS SERVER ESSENTIALS USER INTERFACE4. USERS AND FOLDERS 4.1 Setting up Storage Spaces4.2 Creating User Accounts4.3 Managing Users 4.4 Folder Redirection4.5 Relocating the Built-in Server Folders4.6 Creating Additional Folders4.7 User Groups5. CONNECTING COMPUTERS TO THE SERVER5.1 Using the Windows Server Essentials Connector5.2 Additional Considerations When Connecting Windows 8 Clients5.3 Troubleshooting the Windows Server Essentials Connector5.4 Disabling the Launchpad5.5 Adding a Computer to the Domain without using the Connector5.5.1 Connecting Windows XP Clients to the domain5.5.2 Connecting Windows Vista Clients to the domain5.5.3 Connecting Windows 7 Clients to the domain5.5.4 Connecting Windows 8.1 Clients to the domain5.5.5 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Classic Method)5.5.6 Connecting Windows 10 Clients to the domain (Modern Method)5.6 Connecting Computers with Home Editions of Windows5.7 Connecting Macs5.7.1 Using the Mac Connector Software5.7.2 Connecting as a Workgroup Member5.7.3 Running Windows on the Mac5.8 Removing a Computer from the Network6. BACKUPS AND RESTORES6.1 Configuring Backups for the Server6.2 Restoring Files to the Server6.3 Backing up to a Network Drive6.4 Configuring Backups for the Computers6.4.1 Changing the Backup Parameters6.4.2 User Initiated Backup6.5 Restoring Data to a Computer 6.6 Client Restore Service6.6.1 Setting up the Service6.6.2 Restoring a Client7. PRINTING 7.1 Networked Printer7.2 Shared Printer via Server8. REMOTE ACCESS8.1 Setting up Anywhere Access8.2 Controlling Anywhere Access for Individual Users8.3 Using Remote Web Access8.4 Customizing the Logon Page8.5 Using the VPN (Virtual Private Network)8.5.1 Windows 8/8.1 Clients8.5.2 Windows 10 Clients8.5.3 Windows 7 Clients8.6 Using Dropbox with Essentials9. HOUSEKEEPING AND MONITORING THE HEALTH OF THE SYSTEM 9.1 Windows Defender9.2 Third Party Antimalware/Antivirus Software9.3 Checking the Dashboard9.4 Generating a Report9.5 Customizing the Health Report9.6 Setting up a Scheduled Health Report9.7 Optimizing the Hard Drives9.8 Applying Windows Updates to the Server9.9 Shutting Down & Restarting the Server9.10 Task Manager and Resource Monitor10. WORKING WITH IPADS AND OTHER DEVICES10.1 Accessing the File System with File Browser10.2 Using Dropbox10.3 My Server App for Windows Phone10.4 Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS10.5 Chromebooks11. GROUP POLICY11.1 Group Policy Management Console 11.2 Defining the Internet Home Page for All Users11.3 Windows Logon Behaviour11.4 Logon Warning/Security Message12. OFFICE 36512.1 Preparation12.2 Installation12.3 Creating a New User12.4 Assigning an Existing Local Account12.5 Remote Access to Computers