Building a Windows IT Infrastructure in the Cloud

David K. Rensin

Jan 2012 · "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

About this ebook

Run your entire corporate IT infrastructure in a cloud environment that you control completely--and do it inexpensively and securely with help from this hands-on book. All you need to get started is basic IT experience.

You'll learn how to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build a private Windows domain, complete with Active Directory, enterprise email, instant messaging, IP telephony, automated management, and other services. By the end of the book, you'll have a fully functioning IT infrastructure you can operate for less than $300 per month.

• Learn about Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and other AWS tools you'll use
• Create a Windows domain and set up a DNS management system
• Install Active Directory and a Windows Primary Domain Controller
• Use Microsoft Exchange to set up an enterprise email service
• Import existing Windows Server-based virtual machines into your VPC
• Set up an enterprise-class chat/IM service, using the XMPP protocol
• Install and configure a VoIP PBX telephony system with Asterisk and FreePBX
• Keep your network running smoothly with automated backup and restore, intrusion detection, and fault alerting