Synopses & Reviews
Dig inand discover how to put the reliability, scalability, and security enhancements in Windows Server 2003 to work This supremely organized reference packs all the details you need to plan and manage a Windows Server 2003 implementation and handle everyday administration. You’ll gain hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds, along with more than 100 tools and scripts on CD. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday system administration tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows Server mastery Plan, prepare, and install Windows Server 2003 interactively or remotely Identify clear upgrade and migration paths, including incremental adoptions Design, manage, and maintain Active Directory sites, domains, and forests Manage storage, file systems, network resources, and print services Plan for and implement high availability with clustering and load balancing Set up and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking, DHCP, WINS, and DNS Configure security settings and manage critical updates and service packs Exploit command-line tools and scripts for simple to sophisticated tasks Perform backups and restoration and tune performance Get insider secrets” and exclusive tips from the author
CD features: Complete eBook in PDF format Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools100+ tools and scripts for managing Active Directory operations, group policy, TCP/IP networks, the registry, security features, and more Extensive catalog of resourceswith links to Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Resource Kit tools, File Replication Services (FRS) tools, Management Pack tools for Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2, and more Microsoft Systems Architecture 2.0 documentationenterprise-class architectural blueprints and implementation guidance Insider Extrasincluding documentation on FRS, Emergency Management Services, certificates, and clustering
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Synopsis
Designed for system administrators, this definitive, supremely organized reference delivers in-depth solutions, tips, and tools for deploying, managing and troubleshooting Windows Server 2003--all in a concise, fast-answers format. The CD-ROM contains an eBook and more than 100 timesaving tools and tips.
Synopsis
Dig in—and discover how to put the reliability, scalability, and security enhancements in Windows Server 2003 to work! This supremely organized reference packs all the details you need to plan and manage a Windows Server 2003 implementation and handle everyday administration. You’ll gain hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds, along with more than 100 tools and scripts on CD. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday system administration tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows Server mastery!
- Plan, prepare, and install Windows Server 2003 interactively or remotely
- Identify clear upgrade and migration paths, including incremental adoptions
- Design, manage, and maintain Active Directory sites, domains, and forests
- Manage storage, file systems, network resources, and print services
- Plan for and implement high availability with clustering and load balancing
- Set up and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking, DHCP, WINS, and DNS
- Configure security settings and manage critical updates and service packs
- Exploit command-line tools and scripts for simple to sophisticated tasks
- Perform backups and restoration and tune performance
- Get “insider secrets” and exclusive tips from the author!
CD features:
- Complete eBook in PDF format
- Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools—100+ tools and scripts for managing Active Directory operations, group policy, TCP/IP networks, the registry, security features, and more
- Extensive catalog of resources—with links to Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Resource Kit tools, File Replication Services (FRS) tools, Management Pack tools for Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2, and more
- Microsoft Systems Architecture 2.0 documentation—enterprise-class architectural blueprints and implementation guidance
- Insider Extras—including documentation on FRS, Emergency Management Services, certificates, and clustering
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
William R. Stanek is a leading network technology expert and an award-winning author. He is a regular contributor to leading publications such as PC Magazine and has written, co-authored, or contributed to numerous computer books, including Microsoft Windows 2000 Administratoras Pocket Consultant, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Administratoras Pocket Consultant, and Windows 2000 Scripting Administratoras Guide. Stanek has a masteras degree in information systems, with distinction, and a bacheloras degree in computer science, magna cum laude. He has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991 and has experience developing server technology, encryption, and e-commerce technology.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgmentsWe'd Like to Hear from You!About the CDConventions and Features Used in this BookAbout the AuthorPart 1: Windows Server 2003 Overview and Planning
- Chapter 1: Introducing Windows Server 2003
- Chapter 2: Planning for Windows Server 2003
Part 2: Windows Server 2003 Installation
- Chapter 3: Preparing for the Installation and Getting Started
- Chapter 4: Managing Interactive Installations
- Chapter 5: Managing Unattended Installations
- Chapter 6: Using Remote Installation Services
Part 3: Windows Server 2003 Upgrades and Migrations
- Chapter 7: Preparing for Upgrades and Migration
- Chapter 8: Upgrading to Windows Server 2003
- Chapter 9: Migrating to Windows Server 2003
Part 4: Managing Windows Server 2003 Systems
- Chapter 10: Configuring Windows Server 2003
- Chapter 11: Windows Server 2003 MMC Administration
- Chapter 12: Managing Windows Server 2003
- Chapter 13: Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware
- Chapter 14: Managing the Registry
- Chapter 15: Performance Monitoring and Tuning
- Chapter 16: Comprehensive Performance Analysis and Logging
Part 5: Managing Windows Server 2003 Storage and File Systems
- Chapter 17: Planning for High Availability
- Chapter 18: Preparing and Deploying Server Clusters
- Chapter 19: Storage Management
- Chapter 20: Managing Windows Server 2003 File Systems
- Chapter 21: File Sharing and Security
- Chapter 22: Using Volume Shadow Copy
- Chapter 23: Using Removable Media
Part 6: Managing Windows Server 2003 Networking and Print Services
- Chapter 24: Managing TCP/IP Networking
- Chapter 25: Managing DHCP
- Chapter 26: Architecting DNS Infrastructure
- Chapter 27: Implementing and Managing DNS
- Chapter 28: Implementing and Maintaining WINS
- Chapter 29: Installing and Maintaining Print Services
- Chapter 30: Using Remote Desktop for Administration
- Chapter 31: Deploying Terminal Services
Part 7: Managing Active Directory and Security
- Chapter 32: Active Directory Architecture
- Chapter 33: Designing and Managing the Domain Environment
- Chapter 34: Organizing Active Directory
- Chapter 35: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
- Chapter 36: Implementing Active Directory
- Chapter 37: Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
- Chapter 38: Managing Group Policy
- Chapter 39: Active Directory Site Administration
Part 8: Windows Server 2003 Disaster Planning and Recovery
- Chapter 40: Disaster Planning
- Chapter 41: Backup and Recovery
Chapter : Index to Troubleshooting Topics