Windows 2000 Performance Guide

For repairing performance loss or maximizing current potential, this guide aims to provide the information and conceptual framework that will enable readers to be performance experts. Includes information on processor performance, application profiling and hardware considerations.

It is characteristic of most computer systems that they do not degrade gradually. The painful reality is that performance is acceptable day after day, until quite suddenly it all falls apart. When this happens, the administrator needs to be prepared to help the organization get through the crisis.

Maintain and troubleshoot your server installations with comprehensive technical information and tools -- direct from the Windows 2000 product development team. Part of the official Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit, this practical guide is now available separately for IT professionals focused on day-to-day operations. Coverage includes administering Windows 2000 file systems, managing removable and remote data storage, setting up and configuring network printers, evaluating memory and cache usage, analyzing processor and multiprocessor activity, monitoring network performance, backing up and restoring data, and using troubleshooting tools and strategies. The CD-ROM contains essential tools and utilities, along with a fully searchable eBook.

Windows 2000 Server can drastically reduce the cost of enterprise networking -- but only if your servers are properly configured. In this book, Windows 2000 expert Curt Aubley walks you through every aspect of setting up Windows 2000 Server for your custom environment, stress-testing it to evaluate performance, and sizing hardware to achieve maximum value. Aubley doesn't just show you how to make your current Windows 2000 Server-based solutions run quickly and cost-effectively: he covers the "whys" you'll need to address any Win2K performance challenges. You'll find specific, detailed recommendations for sizing and tuning both Windows 2000 software and hardware, including CPU, memory, disk subsystem, network, and other potential bottlenecks. Aubley presents detailed coverage for maximizing performance and scalability in each leading Windows 2000 server application, including: optimizing file servers, IIS 5-based web servers, database servers running SQL Server 7 or 2000, messaging servers running Exchange 5.5 or 2000, backup systems, and domain controllers. He also offers insight into the performance overhead associated with security on Windows 2000 Servers.

"This book provides an integrated approach and guidelines to performance testing of Web based systems"--Provided by publisher.

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-210, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. This study guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective--all the information you need Practical information on installing, configuring, and administering Windows 2000 Professional Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Installing Windows 2000 Professional Implementing and conducting administration of resources Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers Monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols and services Implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-217, Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure. This study guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective—all the information you need Practical information on administering Windows 2000 Directory Services Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Active Directory Installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting DNS for Active Directory Installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting Change and Configuration Management Managing, monitoring, and optimizing the components of Active Directory Configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Active Directory security solutions Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-215, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. This study guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective—all the information you need Practical information on every aspect of Windows 2000 Server Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Installing Windows 2000 Server Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting access to resources Configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers Managing, monitoring, and optimizing system performance, reliability, and availability Managing, configuring, and troubleshooting storage use Configuring and troubleshooting Windows 2000 network connections Implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.