This book covers the installation and subsequent post-installation activities within the Windows Server 2025 framework, starting with an introduction to computer networks and Windows Server 2025, and delving into more advanced Windows Server 2025 operations as readers progress. This includes installing various roles and configuring client/server network services like AD DS, DNS, DHCP, WDS, PDS, WSUS, web server, Hyper-V, and other essential network services.

Building upon these foundations, the book leverages real-world scenarios to deepen understanding of Windows Server 2025 fundamentals, providing adept solutions to intricate tasks. The book also addresses maintenance and troubleshooting responsibilities and explores new and advanced features such as on-premises server hotpatching with Azure Arc, next-generation Active Directory and SMB enhancements, improved storage performance with NVMe SSDs and better SAN integration, and robust in-place upgrades for streamlined version updates.

Structured to initiate users into SysAdmin tasks for effectively managing Windows Server 2025, this book employs a systematic approach. The content is presented sequentially, accompanied by illustrative snapshots. Readers will swiftly carry out installation, role addition, feature configuration, and server setup within Windows Server 2025. The instructions, guided by clear and targeted graphics, systematically unveil the functionality, features, operations, and details of Windows Server 2025.

What you will learn

● Understand Windows Server 2025 environment concepts and components.

● Install Windows Server 2025 and complete essential post-installation tasks.

● Master installation of key Windows Server 2025 roles like AD DS, DNS, DHCP, WDS, PDS, WSUS, web server, and Hyper-V.

● Explore advanced topics: on-premises server hotpatching with Azure Arc, next-gen Active Directory and SMB enhancements, improved storage performance with NVMe SSDs, and better SAN integration.

● Enhance skills through real-world examples, tackling complex tasks via practical approaches and problem-solving.

● Acquire best practices for maintaining and troubleshooting Windows Server 2025 instances.

Who this book is for

This comprehensive book is suitable for all proficiency levels, including beginners, intermediate, and advanced users. It serves as a valuable resource for junior and senior Windows Server 2025 system administrators, IT professionals, IT operations administrators in Azure, and other technology enthusiasts.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Network Components

2. Introduction to Windows Server 2025

3. Windows Server 2025 Installation

4. Initial Configuration of Windows Server 2025

5. Installing Roles Using Server Manager and PowerShell

6. Azure Arc On-Premises Hotpatching

7. Next-Generation Active Directory and SMB Enhancements

8. Configuring Windows Server 2025 Services

9. Enhancing Storage with NVMe SSDs and SAN

10. In-Place Upgrades for Version Updates

11. Tuning Windows Server 2025 for Peak Performance

12. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2025

APPENDIX A: Navigating Microsoft Certifications

APPENDIX B: Review and Solutions

About the Author

Bekim Dauti is a dedicated computer technology expert with a bachelor's degree in informatics from the University of Tirana, a master's in information technology from UMGC Europe, and a doctorate in computer science from Aspen University. Bekim is a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)

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