[OPLINTECH] Windows Server/Active Directory

[Ed Liddle]

I have found generally speaking, the thicker the book the better resource it is to have on the shelf. When we moved from a 2003 server to a 2012 sever I purchased an e-book through the google playstore on windows server 2012. I have used that resource a lot. The e-book was less expensive than the dead tree version, I could have it with me most of the time, either accessing it from my tablet, computer, or phone, and it was searchable.  The draw back to the e-book was not being able to print out sections of it for tasks that needed to be completed. My work around was to take screenshots and then print out the screenshots.

Also, if your library takes part in overdrive or other e-book services, definitely take a look at what is available there. You may find a resource there that is worth purchasing.


When we implimented a 2003 sever, the consortium we belong to paid for some basic windows server 2003 training. They did a custom class through new horizons. It was very helpful. That was the last paid professional training class I have taken that I did not have to pay for.  I have since  been to a few 1 day microsoft events where they tell about the new features of operating systems and have some hands on labs to do.  I also purchased a server 2003 book, really thick and covered a lot of stuff. I have used that book for a few years as my go-to book for server 2003 related things until we switched to server 2012.


I also took a basic networking class at my local community college that was not funded by my library. Part of that class covered some basic windows networking by setting up a basic active directory server, a file share and permissions and some user accounts in a window server 2008 test environment.  This was just after microsoft released server 2012. The college had just started using server 2008 for their classes. Part of the book requirements was purchasing a microsoft workbook/study guide for one of their certifications. That book had the exercises we worked through on the windows severs. With that said, if your not after a certification, the study guides/work books for the certifications would be a good learning resource too.


I personally like class/in-person training opposed to learning from reading a book if its something I have little knowledge about. Once I understand things better I am fine with learning what I need to do from a book. If your looking for in class training, don't just focus on the schools that gear towards only teaching classes for certifications. Also look into what your local community college and other higher education institutions have to offer. If your only interested in a class or two, are not degree seeking and  you don't have the prerequisites for the classes you want to take, you can talk to the instructor of the class about what you do know, what you do for your job, etc, and find out if they will sign you into the class without taking the prerequisite classes. You could also look at the required books for the class to get an idea what the class covers and if just getting the book would fill the need and not take the class.


I hope this gives you some ideas!


-Ed Liddle

Marysville Public Library
http://marysvillelib.org


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Hey, guys. I've worked some in Windows Server/AD environments, but never as the primary admin. I've been considering moving our systems to it as I work toward improving our networks and overall cohesive infrastructure. Do you have any recommendations on reading material or classes to brush up or can you give me ideas about how you've integrated it into your libraries?
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