Windows Nt Workstation 4

Finally, an all-inclusive resource for administering Windows NT Workstation 4 - and it's certified by Microsoft. You'll find in-depth, up-to-date coverage of the latest Windows NT Workstation technologies, including PPTP and RAS, TAPI, WINS/DNS, NTFS, and many more. As an added value, you'll find all the information you need to prepare for and pass the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Exam #70-73.

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 all the features of Windows NT. It covers the Network administration features, the management utilities, and gives tips for managing large numbers of services. The book also covers the eight utilities in the administration tools that are accessible only to those with administrator log ons.

This best-selling comprehensive guide to Windows NT 4 Workstation--now updated for the latest version, Service Pack 4--includes expanded coverage of every feature, tool, and capability of the operating system. Written for end-users and system administrators alike, this book steps you through everything from installation to heavy-duty customization. Topics span e-mail and networking, cross-platform computing, remote computing, multimedia, and more. An extensive troubleshooting section makes this book a "must buy" for anyone using NT Workstation 4 at work or at home.

A revision of the first edition to include many new tips and techniques, this guide provides additions of new chapters on Active Desktop, Webcasting, Outlook Express, FrontPage Express and special needs of users migrating from other Windows operating systems and of laptop users. New and enhanced features now available with the Service Pack 3 and the NT Option Pack are also highlighted, with corresponding icons, throughout the book.

This guide is designed for beginner to intermediate level users of Windows NT, or for those moving from DOS-based workstations to an NT-networked platform. Step-by-step instructions are included, and Try-it sections provide practical rather than theoretical practice.