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Windows Server 2003/2000 Terminal Server Solutions 3rd Edition
"Whether you're a Techie, Architect, or a Project Manager, this masterpiece of tricks and traps will help you plan, test, and implement your Citrix environment."
- Chris Walter, Senior Consultant, CGI
"Whether you are a terminal services veteran or entirely new to the world of remote desktop, Mathers
makes it easy to understand everything from the initial Terminal Services project planning to the complete network and management implementation. This book is definitely something a Terminal Services administrator is going to want to have handy."
- Matthew Harris, Microsoft Windows Server MVP - Terminal Server
This book brings together all the insights, knowledge, and step-by-step guidance you need to deliver robust, scalable, and stable server-based computing solutions with Microsoft Windows Terminal Services and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0. Building on two best-selling previous editions, expert consultant Todd W. Mathers has fully updated this book to cover both Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server environments.
Drawing on nearly a decade of experience, Mathers addresses the entire project lifecycle, from needs assessment through planning, testing, deployment, and support. He covers the full spectrum of deployments, from Terminal Services for small businesses through enterprise-class Terminal Services/Citrix server farms. Along the way, Mathers presents proven examples and best practices for virtually every challenge, from server security to group policies, patch management to automated client deployment. Coverage includes
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Terminal Services and Citrix MetaFrame: how they relate, and how to determine what you need
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Common implementation traps and "gotchas" - and how to avoid them
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Planning client hardware/software, server hardware, networking, hotfix distribution, and more
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Step-by-step installation, including service-pack integration and answer files
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Detailed checklists and tuning techniques for optimizing performance and stability
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New Windows Server 2003 licensing requirements: overcoming the misinterpretations
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Expanded coverage of security in both Terminal Services and Citrix environments
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New and improved solutions for client drive and printer mapping
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Interoperability between MetaFrame 1.8 and MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
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User profile and account creation, configuration, and management
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RDP and ICA client configuration, in detail
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Application compatibility: using Terminal Services' application support features
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Using Session Directory to track and reconnect sessions in clustered environments
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Complete command references for Terminal Services and MetaFrame XP
If you're an administrator, architect, or developer using or evaluating Windows thin-client technologies, Windows(R) Server 2003/2000 Terminal Server Solutions will be your indispensable single-source reference.
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CONTENTS:
I. AN OVERVIEW OF WINDOWS SERVER—BASES COMPUTING.
1. Microsoft Windows Terminal Services.
What Is Windows Terminal Services?
The History of Windows Terminal Server
Multiuser Support
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Terminal Services Scalability
Terminal Services Management Tools
Terminal Services Licensing Requirements
2. Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server.
What Is MetaFrame Presentation Server?
Independent Computing Architecture (ICA)
Interoperability Modes
Server Farms
MetaFrame Scalability
MetaFrame Server Licensing
II. PLANNING YOUR TERMINAL SERVICES IMPLEMENTATION.
3. Project Management Considerations.
Implementation Requirements
Business Process Management
Developing the “To-Be” Model
Policies and Procedures
4. Network Planning.
Terminal Server and Your Network Infrastructure
The RDP and ICA Protocols
Printing Considerations
Dial-Up Access
Internet Access
5. Client Hardware and Software Planning.
Planning for the Proper Thin-Client Configuration
Client Operating System Selection
Client Access Licensing
RDP Client Support
RDP Deployment Scenarios
ICA Client Support
ICA Deployment Scenarios
Thin-Client Terminals
6. Terminal Server Hardware Planning.
The Assessment Process
Determining the Requirements
Hardware Sizing
Load Testing
Determining the Number of Required Servers
Other Infrastructure Hardware Planning
7. Server and Application Software Planning.
Software Planning Overview
Administration and System Support Software
Application Software
Change Management
8. Server Installation and Management Planning.
Before You Begin
Microsoft Terminal Server
Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server
9. Service Pack and Hotfix Management.
Before You Begin
Service Pack Selection and Installation
Hotfix Notification
Hotfix Selection
III. IMPLEMENTING TERMINAL SERVICES AND CITRIX METAFRAME.
10. Installing Windows Terminal Services.
Before You Begin
Windows Terminal Server Installation
Automating the Terminal Services Installation
Integrating Service Packs with Server Installation Files
11. Terminal Services Configuration and Tuning.
Before You Begin
Windows Service Pack and Hotfix Installation
Basic Configuration Tasks for Stability and Availability
Performance Considerations
12. Licensing Service Installation and Configuration.
Before You Begin
Windows 2000 Terminal Services Licensing Installation
Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services Licensing Installation
Common Terminal Services Licensing Configuration Tasks
MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing Server
13. MetaFrame Presentation Server Installation.
Before You Begin
Remapping Server Drive Letters
IMA Data Store Installation Prerequisites
Java Runtime Environment Installation
MetaFrame Presentation Server Installation Walkthrough
14. MetaFrame Presentation Server Configuration.
Before You Begin
MetaFrame Service Packs and Hotfixes
Configuring the ICA Toolbar
Connection Configuration Settings
Using the MetaFrame Access Suite Console
Configuring and Using the Management Console for MetaFrame Presentation Server
The Web Interface for MetaFrame Presentation Server
15. Group Policy Configuration.
Introduction to Group Policies
Environment Preparation
Creating and Managing Group Policies
16. Terminal Server Security.
Before You Begin
Physical Access
Administrative Delegation
User Authentication
Connection Authorization
System Privileges and Restrictions
Application Privileges and Restrictions
System Auditing
Security Patch Management
17. Terminal Server and MetaFrame Printer Management.
Before You Begin
Printer Driver Management
Terminal Server Printer Support
MetaFrame Printer Support
18. User Profile and Account Configuration.
Before You Begin
Environment Preparation
Creating and Managing User Profiles
Roaming Profile Maintenance
19. RDP Client Installation and Configuration.
Before You Begin
RDP Client Types
Installing the RDP Client
RDP Client Configuration
RDP Client Distribution Methods
Web-based Access with Terminal Services
20. ICA Client Installation and Configuration.
Before You Begin
Installing the ICA Client
ICA Client Server Location Configuration
Configuring the Program Neighborhood Client
Configuring the Program Neighborhood Agent
Configuring the Citrix ICA Client for Linux
Citrix ICA Web Clients
Citrix ICA Client Implementation Scenario Considerations
21. Application Integration.
The Challenge of Application Integration
Terminal Server Application Support Features
The Application Integrator Toolbox
Application Installation Examples
Application Publishing with MetaFrame Presentation Server
22. Server Operations and Support.
Preparing for Terminal Server Operations and Support
Load-Balancing Configuration
Server Cloning
IV. APPENDICES.
Appendix A. Terminal Services Command Reference.
Command Summary List
CHANGE LOGON
CHANGE PORT
CHANGE USER
CPROFILE
FLATTEMP
LOGOFF
MSG
MSTSC
QUERY PROCESS
QUERY SESSION
QUERY TERMSERVER
QUERY USER
QUERY WINSTA
REGISTER
RESET SESSION
RESET WINSTA
SHADOW
TASKKILL (Windows Server 2003 Only)
TSADMIN
TSCC.MSC
TSCON
TSDISCON
TSKILL
TSMMC.MSC
TSPROF
TSSHUTDN
Appendix B. MetaFrame Presentation Server Command Reference.
Command Summary List
ACRCFG
ALTADDR
APP
AUDITLOG
CHANGE CLIENT
CHFARM
CHGCDM
CLTPRINT
CTXXMLSS
DSCheck
DSMAINT RECOVER
DSMAINT BACKUP
DSMAINT COMPACTDB
DSMAINT CONFIG
DSMAINT FAILOVER
DSMAINT MIGRATE
DSMAINT PUBLISHSQLDS
DSMAINT RECREATELHC
DSMAINT VERIFYLHC
ICAPORT
IMAPORT
QUERY FARM
QUERY SERVER
TWCONFIG
Appendix C. Network Primer.
The OSI Model
Communications Protocols
Physical and Logical Networks
Appendix D. Terminal Server Tuning and Configuration Checklist.
Before You Begin
Stability and Availability Change Checklist
Performance Considerations
Appendix E. File System and Registry Security Primer.
Access Control Lists and Entries
File System Permissions
Permission Inheritance
Calculating Permissions
Registry Permissions
Registry Permission Attributes
Index.
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