WinServer2008 r2 Management Collection

Windows Server 2008 R2 RC version came out, making Windows Server 2008 R2 a step closer to users. Many articles have introduced the latest features of the RC version, including the integration of Hyper-V 2.0, the number of supported logical processors increased from 64 to 256, and the WAN file copy performance has also been significantly improved, and so on.

In addition, the RC version has some new features that play an important role in the management of the enterprise. This article will provide a detailed description of these features and configurations. These features include:

1. New PowerShell cmdlets that allow users to manage Active Directory (AD) more quickly and efficiently;

2. A new Active Directory management console, Make the interface of cmdlets more vivid;

3. Enhance the WAN caching technology in the enterprise Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 environment, making it easier to deploy branches.

These three enhanced management functions are like the three “Fire Gunners” of Windows Server 2008 R2, which greatly enhances the manageability of IT infrastructure.

Managing AD with PowerShell

PowerShell is now equipped with the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) module, which contains more than 75 Active Directory cmdlets. Whether from a script or a new PowerShell graphical user interface, users can properly manage domains, trees, etc. in Active Directory.

Most importantly, the tab-completion feature is as useful as the user wants. When the user taps the Tab key, Windows automatically fills in the characters to be entered next according to the user's current situation.

WinServer 2008 R2 adds an AD module to PowerShell

Here are some commonly used commands:

1. To increase Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Module, use the "Add-Module ActiveDirectory" command, then "Get-Module";

2, to get information about a domain, you can use "Get-ADDomain domain name";;

3, to display the domain control information of a specific domain, use the "Get-ADDomainController –Discover" command;

4, if you want to find a specific domain from a table, and the results To display neatly and for browsing, change the path in AD by the "Cd AD" command, then use the following command: PWD DIR |  Format-Table –Auto CD "DC=domain_name,DC=TLD" DIR |  Ft -a

5. To set up a new domain for a new organizational unit, use the following command: New-ADOrganizationalUnit ?Name "International" ?Path "DC=domain_name,DC=TLD" ;

6. To delete the domain name of the new unit created in the previous step, use the following command line, one of which allows the organizational unit to be deleted, and the other is just to remove it.

Specific Commands: Set?ADorganizationalUnit International ?ProtectedFromAccidentalDeletion $False Remove?ADOrganizationalUnit International Unit

Active Directory Management Center

In addition to a new set of PowerShell In addition to cmdlets, an upgraded graphical user management interface is also used to help manage Active Directory domain services. This management interface is called the Active Directory Management Center. The new console gives administrators control over computers, domain controllers, users, and other functional operations within the scope of AD DS. Regular operations are performed through a standard three-pane interface.

Since Windows 2000, Microsoft has been considering replacing the old Active Directory user and computer interface. What's interesting is that the new management console builds on new cmdlets, just like other server products, such as Exchange, System Center, and Small Business Server. A tool called "Progressive Disclosure" allows a high level administrator to restrict certain information from being returned to the user through the tool. This kind of tool is obviously beneficial for the management of the enterprise.

Establishing BranchCache

The BranchCache feature of Windows Server 2008 R2 has been improved over Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2008. When a branch office downloads information from a company website or an internal site, it no longer requires an application every time. This has the advantage of being much more efficient when remote users need to download similar files frequently. Since branch offices tend to connect via low-speed Internet, user productivity is improved by the fact that more and more files are stored in the cache.

Although client upgrades to Windows 7 are somewhat expensive, businesses will immediately benefit from WAN caching. Essentially, BranchCache is like a large file cabinet that stores a copy of a content retrieval of the local office network. When other clients request this content on the same network, the client can quickly check and confirm its location. The cached copy is equivalent to the original at the head office, but if other clients need it, they can get the file from their colleagues via a faster LAN.

Content can be web-based or typical files and folders. For security reasons, you can configure an encrypted connection for SSL or IPSec. All security is controlled by an authorized host server, rather than a small server that performs cache processing tasks in the remote office.

The introduction of Windows Server 2008 R2 RC makes Windows Server 2008 R2 a step closer to users. Many articles have introduced the latest features of the RC version, including the integration of Hyper-V 2.0, the number of supported logical processors increased from 64 to 256, and the WAN file copy performance has also been significantly improved, and so on.

In addition, the RC version has some new features that play an important role in the management of the enterprise. This article will provide a detailed description of these features and configurations. These features include:

1. New PowerShell cmdlets that allow users to manage Active Directory (AD) more quickly and efficiently;