Windows Server 2022 Administration
Installing, Configuring, and Managing Modern Windows Server Infrastructure
What's Included:
Key Highlights
- Complete Windows Server 2022 administration coverage
- Active Directory and Group Policy fundamentals
- Networking, DNS, and DHCP explained clearly
- Hyper-V and container basics
- Security best practices and hardening
- PowerShell automation for daily admin tasks
- Hybrid and cloud integration overview
- Production-ready best practices
Overview
Master Windows Server 2022 administration from installation to production. Learn roles, Active Directory, networking, security, PowerShell automation, and hybrid cloud integration.
The Problem
Many administrators manage Windows Server environments without a structured understanding of roles, security, automation, and production best practices. This often leads to misconfigurations, security risks, and operational instability.
The Solution
This book provides a complete, structured approach to Windows Server 2022 administration, covering installation, configuration, security, automation, and production operations step by step.
About This Book
Master Modern Windows Server Administration
Windows Server 2022 Administration is a complete, hands-on guide for installing, configuring, and managing modern Windows Server environments in real-world production scenarios.
Windows Server 2022 introduces major improvements in security, hybrid cloud integration, virtualization, and automation. This book helps you understand not only how to configure these features, but how to operate Windows Server reliably, securely, and efficiently in enterprise environments.
What You Will Learn
- Windows Server 2022 architecture and core concepts
- Installation and post-installation configuration
- Managing roles, features, and services
- Active Directory Domain Services administration
- User, group, and Group Policy management
- DNS, DHCP, and networking services
- Storage, file services, and backup strategies
- Hyper-V virtualization and containers
- Security hardening and compliance fundamentals
- Automation and administration with PowerShell
- Hybrid and cloud integration scenarios
Built for Real Production Environments
This book focuses on practical administration, not theory alone. Every chapter reflects real-world Windows Server scenarios, common pitfalls, and best practices used by professional administrators.
Whether you manage a single server or a full enterprise environment, this guide helps you build stable, secure, and maintainable Windows Server infrastructure.
Evan R. Whitlock
Who Is This Book For?
- Windows Server administrators
- IT professionals managing on-prem infrastructure
- System engineers upgrading to Windows Server 2022
- Helpdesk and junior admins moving into server roles
- IT students and certification candidates
Who Is This Book NOT For?
- Readers looking only for basic Windows usage
- Cloud-only administrators with no on-prem servers
- Advanced PowerShell-only automation specialists
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server Architecture
- Installing Windows Server 2022
- Post-Installation Setup
- Managing Roles and Features
- File and Storage Services
- Active Directory Domain Services
- User, Group, and Computer Management
- Networking on Windows Server
- DNS and DHCP Services
- Windows Server Security Fundamentals
- Group Policy Management
- Hyper-V Administration
- Containers and Modern Workloads
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance
- Automation with PowerShell
- Windows Server in Production
- Hybrid and Cloud Integration
- Best Practices and Admin Checklist
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems
- Interest in system administration or IT infrastructure
- No prior Windows Server experience required
