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Get your mission-critical systems up and running quickly with this essential, single-volume guide to administering Windows Server 2003--fully updated for Service Pack 1 and R2. This comprehensive administrator's reference details operating system features and capabilities, and provides easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics for on-the-job-results.
Discover how to: Create a deployment roadmap and complete an upgrade or a new installation NEW--Implement customized server scripts to help automate administration tasks UPDATED--Learn tools and techniques for installing and configuring Active Directory UPDATED--Manage TCP/IP-based networks, including DHCP, DNS, and WINS servers UPDATED--Configure and support Network Load Balancing clusters and server clusters NEW--Set up a wireless network that helps meet your security requirements NEW--Extend interoperability with legacy systems, including UNIX and Linux NEW--Deploy and configure Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 Monitor, tune, maintain, and repair your system
CD features: Scripts that you can adapt to your own work Scriptomatic 2.0 scripting tool Windows Script Host (WSH) 5.6 Help files Microsoft OLE Viewer administration and testing tool Fully searchable eBook
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Synopsis
Get your mission-critical systems up and running quickly with this essential, single-volume guide to administering Windows Server 2003—fully updated for Service Pack 1 and R2. This comprehensive administrator’s reference details operating system features and capabilities, and provides easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics for on-the-job-results.
Discover how to:
- Create a deployment roadmap and complete an upgrade or a new installation
- NEW—Implement customized server scripts to help automate administration tasks
- UPDATED—Learn tools and techniques for installing and configuring Active Directory
- UPDATED—Manage TCP/IP-based networks, including DHCP, DNS, and WINS servers
- UPDATED—Configure and support Network Load Balancing clusters and server clusters
- NEW—Set up a wireless network that helps meet your security requirements
- NEW—Extend interoperability with legacy systems, including UNIX and Linux
- NEW—Deploy and configure Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004
- Monitor, tune, maintain, and repair your system
CD features:
- Scripts that you can adapt to your own work
- Scriptomatic 2.0 scripting tool
- Windows Script Host (WSH) 5.6 Help files
- Microsoft OLE Viewer administration and testing tool
- Fully searchable eBook
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
About the Author
Charlie Russel is an information technology consultant, specializing in combined Windows and UNIX networks. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows Server and Security. Together with Sharon Crawford, Charlie authored the top selling Windows Server 2008 Administrators Companion by Microsoft Press as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion. Charlie also co-authored the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.
Sharon Crawford is a veteran writer of computer books. Together with Charlie Russel, Sharon authored the top selling Windows Server 2008 Administrators Companion by Microsoft Press as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.
Table of Contents
DedicationAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSystem RequirementsPreparation
- Chapter 1: Overview of Windows Server 2003
- Chapter 2: Introducing Directory Services
- Chapter 3: Planning Namespace and Domains
- Chapter 4: Planning Deployment
Installation and Configuration
- Chapter 5: Getting Started
- Chapter 6: Upgrading to Windows Server 2003
- Chapter 7: Configuring a New Installation
- Chapter 8: Installing and Managing Printers
- Chapter 9: Managing Users and Groups
- Chapter 10: Managing File Resources
- Chapter 11: Administering Group Policy
Network Administration
- Chapter 12: Managing Daily Operations
- Chapter 13: Using Scripts for Consistent Administration
- Chapter 14: Installing and Configuring Active Directory
- Chapter 15: Managing Active Directory
- Chapter 16: Understanding TCP/IP
- Chapter 17: Administering TCP/IP
- Chapter 18: Implementing Disk Management
- Chapter 19: Using Clusters
- Chapter 20: Managing Storage
Security
- Chapter 21: Planning for Security
- Chapter 22: Implementing Security
- Chapter 23: Patch Management
- Chapter 24: Using Microsoft Certificate Services
- Chapter 25: Connection Services
- Chapter 26: Implementing Wireless Security
Support Services and Features
- Chapter 27: Interoperability
- Chapter 28: Managing Software
- Chapter 29: Application Compatibility and Virtual Server
- Chapter 30: Deploying Terminal Services
- Chapter 31: Using the Indexing Service
Internet Servers and Services
- Chapter 32: Basics of Internet Information Services
- Chapter 33: Advanced Internet Information Services
- Chapter 34: Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004
Tuning, Maintenance, and Repair
- Chapter 35: Performance Monitoring and Tuning
- Chapter 36: Disaster Planning
- Chapter 37: Using Backup
- Chapter 38: Planning Fault Tolerance and Avoidance
- Chapter 39: Using the Registry
- Chapter 40: Troubleshooting and Recovery
Appendixes
- Interface Changes from Windows 2000 Server
- Interface Changes from Windows NT 4
- Optional Components
- Using the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console
- Using the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Support Tools
GlossaryAbout the AuthorsMicrosoft Press Support InformationAdditional Windows (R2) Resources for AdministratorsAdditional SQL Server Resources for Administrators