Accomplish Goals with Windows Server Networking

Updated: October 27, 2010

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

You can use Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 to accomplish all of your networking goals, from setting up a new network to providing network access to remote employees.

Identify Networking Goals

You can use the following goal categories to identify your goals and find the right documentation for your needs.

• Create a new local area network (LAN)

• Add core features to an existing local area network (LAN)

• Provide network access to employees in remote locations

• Extend your LAN to include more sub-networks

• Provide wired and wireless access

• Manage an existing network

• Manage network bandwidth

• Provide secure connections for computers

If you prefer, you can also browse by technology for all types of documentation, from evaluation to troubleshooting. For more information, see Networking at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139900.