Windows Server 2003 Administrator's Companion 2nd Edition

Description

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

CONTENTS:

DedicationAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSystem RequirementsPreparation
* Chapter 1: Overview of Windows Server 2003
* Chapter 2: Introducing Directory Services
* Chapter 3: Planning Namespace and Domains
* Chapter 4: Planning DeploymentInstallation 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 PolicyNetwork 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 StorageSecurity
* 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 SecuritySupport 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 ServiceInternet Servers and Services
* Chapter 32: Basics of Internet Information Services
* Chapter 33: Advanced Internet Information Services
* Chapter 34: Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004Tuning, 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 RecoveryAppendixes
* 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 ToolsGlossaryAbout the AuthorsMicrosoft Press Support InformationAdditional Windows (R2) Resources for AdministratorsAdditional SQL Server Resources for Administrators