Windows 2000 Active Directory

Updated coverage of the most confusing Windows 2000 component in this new edition of a Syngress bestseller. Active Directory Services dramatically changes the way IT professionals design, plan, configure and administer their Windows NT networks. The primary benefits of Active Directory Services are its extensibility, scalability, and ease of management as compared to prior generations of Windows NT. Systems Engineers will probably spend much of their time over the next several years planning for and deploying Active Directory Services in many different environments. Windows 2000 Active Directory, Second Edition gives IT professionals a head start; it provides updated coverage of everything they will need to succeed. Many Windows 2000 administrators are struggling with Active Directory and need a comprehensive book on the subject The first completely updated book on Active Directory to hit the market

Eliminate the hassles of Active Directory - install Windows 2000 without it! Windows 2000 is undoubtedly a great product. In one year after its release, Microsoft have sold have sold 10 million licenses. System administrators are praising its impressive abilities to coordinate Internet, intranet, extranets, and management applications creating a complete technical infrastructure. However, there has been a noticeable amount of organizations that are avoiding one of the most talked about features of Windows 2000 - Active Directory. The industry buzz is that Active Directory (although a great product) is a burden to implement and install and is not compatible with non Windows products like Solaris, NetWare and Linux. Configuring Windows 2000 WITHOUT Active Directory is a complete guide to installation and configuration of Windows 2000 (without Active Directory) for system administrators and network consultants. This book details not only the new features and functions of Windows 2000 but also how to integrate several features with existing Windows NT4 domains. The book does not cover the Active Directory function of Windows 2000. There is nothing like this book available, yet every Windows 2000 mail list, magazine and online forum shouts for his sort of coverage!

Annotation Windows 2000 is one of most anticipated software releases in history and is a realization of a vision for desktop computing that Microsoft has been articulating for the past six years. The keystone and most eagerly anticipated new feature in the new administrative power inherent in the Windows 2000 Active Directory (AD). Windows 2000 Active Directory will provide the ideal foundation for achieving synergy between information about users, network infrastructure elements, and applications. Active Directory will provide the means to manage the entire network infrastructure from a single application. Active Directory will be a huge stumbling block for most administrators who need to get Windows 2000 up and running. Windows 2000 Active Directory will offer hands-on insight into the workings of the new and complex world of Active Directory. Through the use of case studies, troubleshooting tips, check lists, mitigation recommendations, and technological explanations, the reader will receive the expert advice of experienced authors and beta testers.

Many organizations and network administrators are looking for information on Windows 2000 and its new features. IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring, and managing Microsoft products will be highly motivated to migrate to this new technology, based on its promise of reducing administrative overhead. Windows 2000 Server System Administration Handbook will help NT4 professionals to administer and support the Windows 2000 Server operating system. NT administrators will be able to differentiate the features and technology changes from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000. In the handbook, readers will find a complete overview of the product, catered to their needs. * This book coincides with the launch of Windows 2000 Server, the host system for the product. * Includes the following: * Detailed coverage of Active Directory, Microsoft Management Console, and new Windows 2000 hardware support * Implementing new Windows 2000 security options * Upgrading a network to Windows 2000

Active Directory, the new directory service for Windows 2000, identifies all resources on a network and makes them accessible to users and applications. This book dives into the topic, revealing the useful details of the software that administrators need to know.

Announcing the "Mission Critical" series from Syngress Media - providing crucial coverage of the topics necessary for IT professionals to perform and succeed on the job. Mission Critical Windows 2000 Server Administration cuts to the chase and provides system administrators with the most important features of the operating system. There's no "hand-holding", no basic definitions of functions, no step-by-step guidelines - just high-level coverage of the critical components of Windows 2000 that system administrators must know. Hot topic - since the launch of Windows 2000 in February - there is an increased demand for a high-level book Comes with free membership to [email protected], which provides readers with regular updates, articles, white papers, and bug alerts Offers high-level coverage of the following topics: Active Directory, remote installation and deployment, security, network services, Microsoft Management Console and administration

Practical help for building and administering Windows 2000 systems Windows 2000 Administration, by George Spalding, MCSE, is the only handbook you need to install, configure, and manage Windows 2000-based networks. This practical desktop reference guarantees you in-depth coverage of every area critical to a network administrator: security, optimization, backup, registry and zero administration windows. You get a Windows 2000 overview and hands-on guidance for Active Directory implementation...Windows 2000 server administration...administering legacy clients...backup procedures and recovery tools...planning your NT 4.0 domain model for migration to Windows 2000...and more. Troubleshooting tips show you how to diagnose and solve specific problems. Key information affecting performance is highlighted, and a Web link puts more information, including actual code, at your fingertips.