Microsoft Windows Server 2003

"This book covers the planning, design, prototype testing, implementation, administration, and support of Windows 2003 and Active Directory as well as the security aspects of protecting an organization from external and internal attacks. Additionally, this book addresses the design and implementation of DNS, WINS, DHCP, and Global Catalog Servers that make up the backbone of an Active Directory implementation." -- back cover.

Annotation Written by two well-known industry experts, this book shows the reader how to design Terminal Server solutions with Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Rather than a re-hash of the product manuals, this book takes you step-by-step through each aspect of the design process. It focuses on architecture, server type and location, printing, security, management, application deployment, and user profiles. Whether you're using Citrix MetaFrame XP or just building a pure Terminal Server environment, this is the book you need to be successful.

Offers information for network architects and administrators about how to implement and optimize the Microsoft directory services infrastructure, covering fundamental concepts, architectural components, and functionality.

Market_Desc: The audience includes several million systems administrators, help-desk personnel, MIS professionals, and corporate programmers. Everyone who depends upon Windows Server 2003 needs these high-level, unbiased, readable instructions for upgrading to, and using the largely undocumented features of, Windows Server 2003 SP1 and R2. Special Features: · Highly anticipated update by best-selling author Mark Minasi, winner for the fourth year in a row of CertCities reader's choice award for Favorite Technical Author· Complete SP1 and R2 supplement for Mastering Windows Server 2003· Mastering Windows Server 2003 (ISBN 0782141307) sold over 80,000 units!· Delivers exactly the information that system administrators need to update an existing Windows 2003 Server network, with clear instructions for using the new features of SP1 and R2 About The Book: Mastering Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Edition is the addendum to the main volume, providing hands-on instruction for upgrading an existing installation to Windows Server 2003 SP1 and R2 by the pre-eminent Windows Server expert. The book explains the changes and shows the readers how to install and use the upgrades, which include the largest service pack ever released by Microsoft.

This book is the Windows Server version of the classic TCP/IP Network Administration. Like the book that inspired it, Windows Server 2003 Network Administration provides an overview of the essential TCP/IP protocols, and explains how to properly manage and configure the services based on these protocols. Any skilled network administrator knows that understanding how things work is as important as knowing how things are done. This book is the essential guide to both, containing everything a network administrator needs to exchange information via the Internet, and to build effective reliable networks. This must-read guide is divided into three distinct sections: fundamental concepts, tutorial, and reference. The first three chapters are a basic discussion of the network protocols and services. This discussion provides the fundamental concepts necessary to understand the rest of the book. The remaining chapters provide a how-to tutorial for planning, installing and configuring various important network services. The book concludes with three appendixes that are technical references for various configuration options. Content specifics include how to: Install, configure, and manage a Microsoft DNS and Windows DHCP server Control remote communications with Microsoft RRAS software Protect hosts with Internet Connection Firewalls Configure Internet and Intranet Web services with IIS Design proper security into your network Troubleshoot the network when problems develop After you've turned the final page of Windows Server 2003 Network Administration, you'll not only understand how to network, but also why it needs to be done.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 provides significant improvements in performance, productivity, and security over previous versions. This official first-look guide shows you exactly what's new and improved in this powerful network operating system--including advanced technologies for Web services and components, security, networking, Active Directory directory service, Microsoft Internet Information Services, support for IPv6, and more. It gives you all the information and tools you need to understand, evaluate, and begin deployment planning for Windows Server 2003, whether you're upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT Server or Windows 2000 Server. Topics covered include: Introducing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family, including features, benefits, and requirements. How to get started: Deploying Windows Server 2003 Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 Server Upgrading from Windows 2000 Server Testing for application compatibility Details about new and improved features: Microsoft Active Directory service Management services and the Group Policy Management Console Security-enhancing services Networking and communications Terminal services Microsoft Internet Information Services Application and XML Web services Windows Media services File services and storage management Print services Clustering services Multilingual support

This is the book that Microsoft conference-goers ask for: "Instead of releasing the Nth edition, can't you just release the differences?" This book is designed to provide experienced professionals with the "delta" they've always wanted. It focuses on delivering core information in a brief, easily understood style.