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by Jordan Krause A comprehensive guide that focuses on "thinking outside the box" for modern system administration. It is particularly praised by reviewers for helping set up and secure Active Directory for new clients. Key topics include: Core infrastructure: DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.