In this chapter, we discussed some of the roles and components inside Windows Server 2019 that you will need to utilize and be familiar with, if you want to run a truly Microsoft-centric infrastructure. Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP are the primary core services that underlie and support your entire infrastructure. A basic understanding of these technologies is essential to any Windows Server administrator, and an in-depth knowledge of the way these tools work together will open many doors to you as you progress through your IT career. Almost all of the other roles and features available in Windows Server are supported by or hinge on these core services. I hope that you are comfortable with navigating around inside them after following through the examples in this chapter.

Now we continue on our journey through Windows Server 2019 with the next chapter as we dive into...