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Free ebook: Introducing Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview

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9/26/2016 update:   An updated version of this ebook is available. Find the newest files here.

We’re happy to announce the availability of our newest free ebook, Introducing Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview (ISBN 9780735697737), by John McCabe and the Windows Server team. Enjoy!

Get a head start evaluating Windows Server 2016—guided by the experts. Based on Technical Preview 4, John McCabe and the Windows Server team introduce the new features and capabilities, with practical insights on how Windows Server 2016 can meet the needs of your business. Get the early, high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now!

Introduction

Windows Server has powered a generation of organizations, from small businesses to large global enterprises. No matter what your role in IT, you can be guaranteed that you have touched Windows Server at some point in your career or, at the very least, you have seen it from afar! No matter what your area of expertise, this ebook introduces you to Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview and its latest developments, which is the next version of Windows Server.

Each chapter has been written by either field experts or members of the product group, who provide you with the latest information on every improvement or new feature that is coming in Windows Server. This information will help you to get ready for Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview and give you an opportunity to develop and design a path to introduce this powerful technology into your environment and take full advantage of what is to come. This book was written at a time when the product was still evolving, and it should be noted that things might change or not appear in the final version of Windows Server 2016 when it is released. All guidance in these chapters is meant to be tried and evaluated in a test setting; you should not implement this in a production environment.

This book assumes that you are familiar with key Windows Server concepts (i.e., Hyper-V, networking, and storage) as well as cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure. In this ebook, we cover a variety of concepts related to the technology and present scenarios with a customer focus, but it is not intended as a how-to guide or design manual. You should use other sources including the online Microsoft resources to stay up to date with the latest developments on the roles and features of Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview. The online resources will also contain the latest how-to procedures and information about designing a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure for your business.

About the author

John McCabe works for Microsoft as a senior premier field engineer. In this role, he has worked with the largest customers around the world, supporting and implementing cutting-edge solutions on Microsoft Technologies. In this role, he is responsible for developing core services for the Enterprise Services Teams. John has been a contributing author to several books, including Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2 from Sybex, Mastering Lync 2013 from Sybex, and Introducing Microsoft System Center 2012 from Microsoft Press. John has spoken at many conferences around Europe, including TechEd and TechReady. Prior to joining Microsoft, John was an MVP in Unified Communications with 15 years of consulting experience across many different technologies such as networking, security, and architecture.

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  • Anonymous
    April 27, 2016
    thanks
  • Anonymous
    April 28, 2016
    Thank you
  • Anonymous
    April 28, 2016
    a quick once over, and this appears well written, Thanks!
  • Anonymous
    April 28, 2016
    Awesome!
  • Anonymous
    April 28, 2016
    Dear Microsoft ProsThank you for this version of windows Server that has just come. I've looking forward into having this kind of server, I hope for the best of it as I aspire for the MCITP, but I do not know where can I write the latest and up to date examinations.Kindly assist me with more information as to where can I get hold of of examination Centre to pass this kind of examination.Yours sincerelyMaseti A. A. (Mr)
    • Anonymous
      April 29, 2016
      Exams for Windows Server 2016 have not been announced yet. You can schedule your test when the exams are announced. Please check here for more information: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/certification-overview.aspx. You can schedule your exam there when Windows Server 2016 appears on that page.
      • Anonymous
        October 05, 2016
        Will there be full microsoft books for this like 2012 r2?
  • Anonymous
    April 30, 2016
    thanks
  • Anonymous
    April 30, 2016
    Thanks, I'm sure it will help me in my endeavours.
  • Anonymous
    May 01, 2016
    thanks
  • Anonymous
    May 06, 2016
    There is an error in this guide.See: https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/1584976-introducing-windows-server-2016-technical-preview-free-pdf-download?page=1&source=navbar-community-notifications#entry-5789571A minor error to be sure, but an error still.
    • Anonymous
      May 06, 2016
      Hi Thomas - This issue has been submitted as errata. We appreciate the heads-up - thanks!
  • Anonymous
    May 06, 2016
    Thank you!
  • Anonymous
    May 19, 2016
    Muchas gracias, es un excelente soporte.
  • Anonymous
    June 02, 2016
    thanks i like softwer 2016 ok
  • Anonymous
    June 30, 2016
    Thanks
  • Anonymous
    July 06, 2016
    I'm reviewing this book now, this looks like it will be a great resource for getting up to speed with Windows Server 2016, thanks!
  • Anonymous
    July 13, 2016
    thankQ..:)
  • Anonymous
    July 19, 2016
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  • Anonymous
    July 27, 2016
    Thanks a Lot for your effort ..
  • Anonymous
    July 28, 2016
    Vielen Lieben Dank!
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    August 03, 2016
    Thanks
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    September 06, 2016
    Are there books for these :Earning an MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification validates your skills with database installation, maintenance, configuration, and provisioning tasks, and will qualify you for a position as a database administrator or infrastructure specialist.Step Title Optional training Required exam Certification earned1 Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure Take course 764 Take exam 764 (in development) MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration2 Provisioning SQL Databases Take course 765 Take exam 765 (in development)Thanks
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    September 07, 2016
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    September 10, 2016
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    September 20, 2016
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    September 28, 2016
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    October 02, 2016
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    October 03, 2016
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    October 03, 2016
    When will be Kindle?Today is 4.10 and there are not ?
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    October 04, 2016
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    October 05, 2016
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    October 13, 2016
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    October 14, 2016
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    October 17, 2016
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    October 19, 2016
    Interesante el expositor su nivel es numero 1 vamos a leer el libro seria bueno que dieran unos 365 dias de prueba que dicen asi realmente pode.os evaluar
  • Anonymous
    November 07, 2016
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    November 08, 2016
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    November 09, 2016
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    November 19, 2016
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    November 22, 2016
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  • Anonymous
    December 01, 2016
    what i want to know is which version of SNMP is supported by Windows 2016?For example, V3? Thanks.
  • Anonymous
    December 17, 2016
    Thank you
  • Anonymous
    December 28, 2016
    Excellent book.
  • Anonymous
    December 28, 2016
    Congratulations! i have more expectation in windows server 2016.
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    March 02, 2017
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    March 10, 2017
    very good
  • Anonymous
    April 09, 2017
    How can I take this book?