David K. Rensin 
Building a Windows IT Infrastructure in the Cloud [EPUB ebook] 
Distributed Hosted Environments with AWS

Run your entire corporate IT infrastructure in a cloud environment that you control completelyand do it inexpensively and securely with help from this hands-on book. All you need to get started is basic IT experience.Youll 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, youll 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 youll 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 VPCSet up an enterprise-class chat/IM service, using the XMPP protocol Install and configure a Vo IP PBX telephony system with Asterisk and Free PBXKeep your network running smoothly with automated backup and restore, intrusion detection, and fault alerting