Windows Nt Server 4 For Dummies

Become the master of your own domain -- and your Windows NT Server 4 network -- with the practical, plain-English advice and insider tricks you'll discover inside Windows NT Server 4 For Dummies. This unbeatable sourcebook delivers all the information you need to set up and maintain an NT network for a big company, a small business, and anything in between. Windows NT Server 4 For Dummies takes you straight to the heart of the NT Server environment and covers everything from installation to optimization. Install and configure Windows NT Server 4 software quickly and painlessly; situate servers, hubs, and other important hardware; make the necessary cable and interface connections that enable computers to communicate with each other; and mix and match network topologies to suit your own unique needs. Manage users, groups, shares, and backups in a networked environment, troubleshoot your systems when things go bad, and mediate hardware conflicts with the smart advice that authors Ed Tittel, Mary Madden, and James Michael Stewart bring to your aid.

Windows NT is a true 32-bit multitasking network operating system that is scalable and robust. This book covers what this means to the user by describing the most commonly used features of Windows NT. This book is filled with tasks and commands of the Network administration features and the management utilities.

100% Technical Accuracy See inside for details All the Rewards in Half the Time! Score big with the exclusive 10-Point Dummies Edge! Complete with a CD-ROM loaded with exam questions written just for this book by Microsoft-certified experts, MCSE Windows NT® Server 4 For Dummies®, 2nd Edition, brings you everything you need to pass the exam — and make every second count! 100s of Practice Questions on CD-ROM! Dummies Test Engine — Our exclusive test engine generates custom or random exams on demand QuickLearn™ Game: Outpost — Have fun while you build your test-taking skills with this new sci-fi adventure game Transcender Corporation — Demo versions of ServerCert and ServerFlash exam simulations/Certification Sampler with over 100 questions covering many MCSE exams Specialized Solutions, Inc. — Demo of training aids including practice quiz and simulations Super Software — MCSEprep Exam Simulator, demo version of exam simulation and knowledge assessment application System Requirements: PC with 486 processor or faster running Windows 95 or later or Windows NT 4.0 or later; 16MB RAM; CD-ROM drive, double speed (2x) or faster. (Separate system requirements apply to the QuickLearn Game. Please see "About the CD Appendix" for details) The 10-Point Dummies Edge Study with Microsoft-certified experts who know their subject inside and out Use Quick Assessment to find out what you know — or don't know Master the real-world skills tested on the exam — The Dummies Way™ Cut through the jargon — and answer questions faster Spot and avoid test traps — look for Instant Answer icons Take a study break with our exclusive QuickLearn game Practice with 100s of unique questions just like the ones on the exam Create multiple test-taking scenarios with our customizable test engine Visit Dummies.com for test questions and resources Do a last-minute DummiesCram™ with the Dummies Cheat Sheet

Microsoft's NT Server is poised to become corporate America's 32-bit network of choice. NT Server 4.0 is a major update to previous versions, and this book is for MIS people, programmers, consultants, and power users who want a fast look at all of the features of NT Server in order to make intelligent decisions about the network and their needs.

100% Technical Accuracy All the Rewards in Half the Time! Score big with the exclusive 10-point Dummies Edge! Complete with a CD-ROM loaded with exam questions written just for this book by Microsoft-certified experts, MCSE Windows NT® Server 4 in the Enterprise For Dummies® brings you everything you need to pass the exam — and make every second count! 100s of Practice Questions on CD-ROM! Dummies Test Engine — Our exclusive test engine generates custom or random exams on demand QuickLearn™ Game: Outpost — Have fun while you build your test-taking skills with this new sci-fi adventure game Transcender Corporatin — Demo versions of TCP/IP-Cert and TCP/IP-Flash exam simulations; and Certification Sampler, with over 100 questions covering many MCSE exams Specialized Solutions, Inc. — Demo of training aids including practice quiz and simulations Super Software — MCSEprep Exam Simulator, demo version of exam simulation and knowledge assessment application System Requirements: PC with 486 processor or faster running Windows 95 or later or Windows NT 4.0 or later; 16MB RAM; CD-ROM drive, double speed (2x) or faster. (Separate system requirements apply to the QuickLearn Game. Please see About the CD appendix for details.) The 10-Point Dummies Edge Study with Microsoft-certified experts who know their subject inside and out Use Quick Assessment to find out what you know — or don't know Master the real-world skills tested on the exam — The Dummies Way™ Cut through the jargon — and answer questions faster Spot and avoid test traps — look for Instant Answer icons Take a study break with our exclusive QuickLearn game Practice with 100s of unique questions just like the ones on the exam Create multiple test-taking scenarios with our customizable test engine Visit Dummies.com for test questions and resources Do a last-minute DummiesCram™ with the Dummies Cheat Sheet

This book is a classic high-end tutorial and appeals to the reader who not only wants a complete reference book, but also a compelling approach to implementing Windows NT Server. Completely updated and revised, this Special Edition includes content on "Cairo" and all new material on using TCP/IP, WINS, and DHCP.

Explains how to set up and use a computer network, including installing network hardware, configuring client computers, security, firewalls and virus protection, using FTP, wireless networking, and troubleshooting.