Linux And Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit

As many more companies implement Linux alongside Windows, there is a critical need for guidance on how to make the two systems work together effectively. Addressing version 2.4 of the Linux kernel, this book provides network managers and system administrators with the most up-to-date working resource for all their Linux with Windows 2000 integration questions. Expert Ross Brunson uses many practical examples to help explain all topics from the ground up, including archi-tectures and features, strengths and weaknesses of both systems, protocols, system administration, various cross-platform operations, and finally, configuration and troubleshooting.

All the step-by-step guidance and tools you'll need to integrate UNIX and Windows 2000 More and more companies with UNIX systems are turning to Windows 2000 to support specific departmental functions. Since it's not practical or efficient to run these two systems separately, network and IT managers must find new ways to integrate Windows 2000 with UNIX. Written by an expert in the field, this book provides the tools and techniques necessary to successfully combine and manage both systems. The author clearly shows how to plan an integration strategy, select the appropriate integration products, and establish policies on how to administer and use these systems. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the UNIX and Windows 2000 operating systems-from UNIX file systems and user interfaces to Windows 2000 user-mode components and system controls. Detailed information is provided on how to integrate, install, and configure these systems to meet the needs of a growing organization. And helpful management strategies are included that will greatly enhance the performance and security of the integrated system. Along with in-depth coverage of the latest features of Windows 2000, this book: * Presents a step-by-step planning methodology for integration * Provides network protocol and services configuration * Discusses Remote Access Services and Virtual Private Networks * Explains system performance enhancement and monitoring * Details systems and network security management * Includes in-depth coverage of commercial integration packages The Web site at ww.wiley.com/compbooks/shah provides: * Descriptions and listings of cross-platform integration products * Comparisons between products and links to product reviews * More worksheets and scripts to help with integration * Advice on current methods in integration * Advice on current Windows 2000 and UNIX innovations The CD-ROM contains scripts, worksheets, and information for various operating systems to help integration tasks.

This book focuses on exactly what readers need to get certified now featuring test-taking strategies, timesaving study tips, and a special CramSheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers that are not available anywhere else.

Now, there's a complete system administrator's guide to integrating Windows 2000 seamlessly with the six leading versions of UNIX, including Linux. This volume covers the entire administration lifecycle, from planning through day-to-day management, based on a decade of experience at one of the largest integrated UNIX/Windows environments in the world, Georgia Tech.

Provides full coverage of cross-platform files, and provides solutions for third-party management utilities. Also covers DNS and RRAS configurations, desktop, mail, and printing applications, and backups.

This book will teach people how to migrate systems from Windows to Linux. It provides migration process planning, automated migration scripts, anti-virus / anti-spam solutions, and specific migration and deployment details for all relevant technologies. IT professionals who wish to maximize the value of their Windows to Linux migration services will find this book valuable. The book will help them fine-tune their migration services to make them more efficient, thorough, feature-enhanced, and cost-effective by utilizing migration scripts and best practices gleaned from the author's many years of real-world migrations in large and small companies. * The book and fully functioning scripts on the CD-ROM work for migrations from Windows NT or Windows 2000 to any Linux distribution. * David Allen has done over 25,000 user migrations from Windows to Linux. * Microsoft will stop supporting Windows NT in December 2004 forcing over 2 million enterprise customers to migrate from Windows NT to a new sever operating system. Both IBM and Dell are offering enterprise servers running Linux which will allow customers to realize a 50% reduction in TCO. In 2003 Linux servers represented the largest growth segment in the Server market, and all the major research groups indicate this trend will continue through t least 2007.