In depth coverage for Windows Server 2008 SysAdmins of this new operating system's most challenging features, with bonus coverage of IIS, Exchange, and SQL.

The Second Edition of the Best Damn Windows Server Book Period is completely revised and updated to Windows Server 2008.

This book will show you how to increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure with built-in Web and virtualization technologies; have more control over your servers and web sites using new tools like IIS7, Windows Server Manager, and Windows PowerShell; and secure your network with Network Access Protection and the Read-Only Domain Controller.

Bonus coverage includes securing IIS, Exchange Server and SQL Server. Access to a free downloadable version of the book is included.

New to this Edition:

* Web server management with Internet Information Services 7.0
* Virtualize multiple operating systems on a single server
* Hardening Security, including Network Access Protection, Federated Rights Management, and Read-Only Domain Controller