hey yall , i have installed windows server 2008 because i would like to learn how to use windows server
My question is what are the benefits of using windows server 2008 , what can i do with windows server ,all am asking is a push from someone who have experience about windows server so that i could continue learning it alone ofcourse with google :)
to make it more easily what can i do with server manager :)
I am not sure but I think that Windows Server is supposed to be "more stable" in order to be used as a server (makes sense? lol). If I'm not mistaken, Windows Server comes with IIS already installed on it. Consequently, you can use it to host websites. That's all I could think of...
Kassem wroteI am not sure but I think that Windows Server is supposed to be "more stable" in order to be used as a server (makes sense? lol). If I'm not mistaken, Windows Server comes with IIS already installed on it. Consequently, you can use it to host websites. That's all I could think of...
i know man lol its from its name a server ,....
anyway ok first one is hosting websites but i think a lot more than just hosting websites thats my real question i just need to know what are the main titles/benefits of windows server :)
Nothing. You just have to know what you need to do and see if it matches your request.

But I dont think you need Windows Server at home. XP or 7 will do most of what you think about.
Windows server can be used for hosting websites(IIS and also apache can be used), yet there are many uses: You can use it as a DHCP server(for assigning IP addresses dynamically in your network),File server (for sharing files on the network), Active Directory(Provides a variety of important network services especially used in organizations), use it to run ISA(Firewall) for securing your network, you can also use it if you wish to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM in your business, setting Windows Sharepoint Services
There are even more uses for a windows server, but thats what I can think of right now :)
Nothing. You just have to know what you need to do and see if it matches your request.

But I dont think you need Windows Server at home. XP or 7 will do most of what you think about.
True, setting up Windows Server at home use can't be much useful except if you want to use it for testing or learn how to use it for working with it later.
AymanFarhat wroteWindows server can be used for hosting websites(IIS and also apache can be used), yet there are many uses: You can use it as a DHCP server(for assigning IP addresses dynamically in your network),File server (for sharing files on the network), Active Directory(Provides a variety of important network services especially used in organizations), use it to run ISA(Firewall) for securing your network, you can also use it if you wish to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM in your business, setting Windows Sharepoint Services
There are even more uses for a windows server, but thats what I can think of right now :)
Nothing. You just have to know what you need to do and see if it matches your request.

But I dont think you need Windows Server at home. XP or 7 will do most of what you think about.
True, setting up Windows Server at home use can't be much useful except if you want to use it for testing or learn how to use it for working with it later.
thank you man much appreciated :D now i can start learning it on my own i wont take MCITP until next year :)
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woooo. hold your horses dude. Windows Server 2008 is mainly available in several editions. You have the Enterprise edition, Datacenter Edition, Standard Edition, Foundation Edition, Web Server Edition. Each edition holds several roles (which can be in common in between the editions). Mainly if you want all the server roles to be available for you, then i recommend you go with the enterprise edition (datacenter also IF you can get it, cause its not available for sale, only available for MSDN accounts). Anyway, as a Windows Server 2008 IT Administrator, I recommend you take the MCTS courses to grasp the full details of the windows server system. You can learn some stuff on your own, but seriously you'll be missing alot of details that you must know. The easiest things you might work on for now are the ADDS (Active Directory Domain Services) which allows the creation of a domain on the server and have centralized user account management for user authentication and authorization. You have to read alot about Forests, Domains, Trees, and Sites. Then you can have fun (like i do) with group policies that force users to have limitations in using their windows account (haha i do that to the users at work). You can turn off their desktop, disable cd drive, force classic UI..... Then again you can have fun with the networking roles such as DHCP for IPv4 and IPv6 (to assign dynamic IP leases for PCs connected to the network), and DNS (Domain Name Server) which is crucial to resolve names into IP addresses. ISA server is not a role on Windows Server 2008, but another application from microsoft that provides proxy and firewall protection for you internal network (creates a gate between your local network and external network (the internet)). Well ISA Server 2006 doesnt work anymore on Windows Server 2008, so you will have to use TMG 2010 (Threat Gateway Management). TMG is pretty complicated, so I recomment you forget it now and focus on the basics on Windows Server 2008. You might want to try using IIS to host your own website (IIS is a web server) or to publish certifcates. Digital Certificates are used for protection purposes in your network and installing ADCS (Active Directory Certificate Services) would make your server as a CA (Certificate Authority). Well, do you see what i mean? There are lots of stuff you need to work on to be able to learn Windows Server 2008, and you MUST work on Virtual environment to test it. Sometimes I have to open 7 virtual machines together to test a simple service in Windows Server 2008. The study takes a alot of time, so you need patience and concentration. If you devote your time for it, then you might pull it off. my advice to you: READ, MEMORIZE, TEST!