Synopses & Reviews
Are you a network administrator who needs to understand the nuts and bolts of migrating to Windows 2000? Are you a senior decision-maker wondering what Windows 2000 is all about? You're both in luck, for this guide is written to give management and the technical staff a sense of the increased range of performance, functionality, and efficiency your investment in Windows 2000 can provide.
Migrating To Windows 2000 For Dummies is a handy reference to help you make the jump to Windows 2000. From planning the move to deploying network changes this book helps you discover?
- The nuts and bolts of Windows 2000 Server
- Valuable information on developing a comprehensive, long-range migration strategy
- How Windows 2000 Server can coexist with UNIX platforms connected to your network
- Details of migrating from Windows NT servers and working with NetWare servers
- The essential components of the Windows 2000 interface, its completely redesigned directory structure, and administering group policies
- New features included with Active Directory, Distributed File System, Microsoft Management
- Console, and Terminal Services
- Managing hardware resources as well as protecting software resources and workstation contents
The enclosed CD-ROM includes preview and evaluation versions of Omniquad Detective, pcAnywhere, and Password Recovery Toolkit. It also offers you shareware, including CuteFTP, Go!Zilla, Random Password Generator Pro, NeoTrace, and WebFerret 2.7 100 freeware.
About the Author
Leonard Stearns is an electronics engineer with more than 30 years experience in the electronics, computer, and space industries. Since retiring from Hughes Space Systems in 1989 as a systems engineering manager, Len has consulted in the networking and software development fields and written two books plus numerous technical reviews for computer magazines. His hobbies are flying, precision metalworking, and tending his five-acre front lawn.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Preparing for the Big Move.
Chapter 1: Introducing Windows 2000 Server.
Chapter 2: Developing Your Migration Strategy.
Chapter 3: Integrating UNIX Platforms into Your Windows 2000 Network.
Part II: You Can Get There from Here.
Chapter 4: Migrating from Peer-to-Peer Networks.
Chapter 5: Making the Move from Windows NT 4.0.
Chapter 6: Migrate or Integrate: Deciding What to Do with NetWare.
Part III: Navigating and Administering Windows 2000.
Chapter 7: Getting a Handle on the Windows 2000 Server User Interface.
Chapter 8: Finding Your Way Through the Active Directory Maze.
Chapter 9: Using Group Policies to Manage Your Network.
Chapter 10: Implementing Strong Security.
Part IV: Flexing Windows 2000's New Muscle.
Chapter 11: Installing and Using Active Directory.
Chapter 12: Understanding Windows 2000's Distributed File System (Dfs).
Chapter 13: Taking Your Seat at the Microsoft Management Console.
Chapter 14: Making the Most of Windows 2000 Terminal Services.
Part V: Deploying Windows 2000.
Chapter 15: Managing Your Hardware Resources.
Chapter 16: Looking Into Your IntelliMirror.
Chapter 17: Deploying Windows 2000 Professional Workstations.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Steps to Better Security.
Chapter 19: Ten Essential Administrative Tips.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Easier Installation.
Appendix: About the CD.
Index.
End-User License Agreement.
Installation Instructions.
Book Registration Information.