Windows Server 2008 Portable Command Guide: MCTS 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and MCITP 70-646, 70-647

All the MCTS 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and MCITP 70-646, 70-647 Commands in One Compact, Portable Resource

Maximize your efficiency as a Windows Server 2008 administrator, and master the commands, keywords, command arguments, options, and prompts covered on Microsoft’s MCTS 70-640, MCTS 70-642, MCTS 70-643, MCITP 70-646, and MCITP 70-647 exams! This easy, handy reference brings together all the techniques, tips, tools, and examples you’ll need. It’s your perfect take-anywhere guide to running Windows Server 2008 and R2 environments—and passing Microsoft’s five key Windows Server 2008 administration exams.

Covers all the commands you need to score higher on your MCTS 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and MCITP 70-646 and 70-647 exams!

• Master the command prompt in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
• Manipulate files, folders, and shares
• Write effective batch files
• Manage and troubleshoot DNS with dnscmd and nslookup
• Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory–from basic and advanced ds commands through replication
• Work with group policy and the Security Configuration Wizard
• Configure Server Core, including roles and remote administration
• Control services, routing, printers, licensing, activation, event subscriptions, and more
• Troubleshoot networking, reliability, and performance
• Utilize Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services
• Create and manage server roles from the command line
• Administer Windows Server 2008 with PowerShell and VB scripts

Your Perfect Take-Anywhere Windows Server 2008 Command Resource!

• Covers commands on the MCTS 70-640, MCTS 70-642, MCTS 70-643, MCITP 70-646, and MCITP 70-647 exams
• Includes important administration commands that aren’t on the exams
• Packed with realistic scenarios, high-efficiency examples, and expert tips

Table of Contents

Part I: Command Prompt Basics
CHAPTER 1 Launching and Using the Command Prompt
CHAPTER 2 Basic Rules When Using the Command Prompt
CHAPTER 3 Manipulating Files, Folders, and Shares
CHAPTER 4 Creating Batch Files

Part II: Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
CHAPTER 5 Using dnscmd
CHAPTER 6 Using nslookup

Part III: Managing and Troubleshooting Active Directory
CHAPTER 7 Using Basic ds Commands
CHAPTER 8 Using Advanced ds Commands
CHAPTER 9 Promoting and Demoting a Domain Controller (DC)
CHAPTER 10 Working with the Schema
CHAPTER 11 Working with Active Directory Accounts
CHAPTER 12 Using ntdsutil
CHAPTER 13 Using netdom
CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting Replication

Part IV: Group Policy and the Command Line
CHAPTER 15 Group Policy Overview
CHAPTER 16 Group Policy Command-Line Tools
CHAPTER 17 Security Configuration Wizard

Part V: Configuring Server Core
CHAPTER 18 Configuring Server Core after Installation
CHAPTER 19 Adding Roles to Server Core
CHAPTER 20 Configuring Server Core for Remote Administration

Part VI: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
CHAPTER 21 Manipulating Services
CHAPTER 22 Basic Routing on a Server
CHAPTER 23 Working with Printers
CHAPTER 24 Licensing and Activation
CHAPTER 25 Using netsh
CHAPTER 26 Working with Event Subscriptions
CHAPTER 27 Using wbadmin

Part VII: Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
CHAPTER 28 Troubleshooting Networking Issues
CHAPTER 29 Using the Reliability and Performance Monitor
CHAPTER 30 Using Network Monitor and nmcap

Part VIII: Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services
CHAPTER 31 Remote Desktop Services
CHAPTER 32 Remote Administration

Part IX: Working with Some Server Roles from the Command Line
CHAPTER 33 Using Windows Deployment Services
CHAPTER 34 Manipulating IIS with appcmd

Part X: Using Visual Basic Scripts (VB Script)
CHAPTER 35 Creating Basic Visual Basic Scripts
CHAPTER 36 Manipulating Active Directory with Visual Basic Scripts

Part XI: Using PowerShell
CHAPTER 37 Starting and Using PowerShell
CHAPTER 38 Creating and Running a PowerShell Script
CHAPTER 39 Using the Integrated Scripting Environment
CHAPTER 40 Using PowerShell to Manage Active Directory

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