Annotation Written by two well-known industry experts, this book shows the reader how to design Terminal Server solutions with Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Rather than a re-hash of the product manuals, this book takes you step-by-step through each aspect of the design process. It focuses on architecture, server type and location, printing, security, management, application deployment, and user profiles. Whether you're using Citrix MetaFrame XP or just building a pure Terminal Server environment, this is the book you need to be successful.

-- Not only explains the new features of Windows .NET Server 2003, but also provides continued support for Windows 2000 administration.-- Covers changes in security, Active Directory, Microsoft Management Console, and integration with the .NET Framework, among many others changes.Windows .NET Server 2003 is the first Microsoft product that is innately affected by the company's recent Trustworthy Computing initiative. If this is successful, this will be the most stable, reliable, and dependable server OS that Microsoft has ever released. It will also feature an integrated environment with the .NET Framework and the Common Language Runtime. The Ultimate Windows .NET Server 2003 System Administrator's Guide is an essential resource for planning, deploying, and administering a Windows .NET enterprise system. The authors draw on years of experience designing and administering Windows NT and UNIX systems in order to guide you through the varied tasks involved in real-world system administration. There are detailed discussions of key Windows .NET Server administrative functions, and descriptions of many advanced tools and optional components. In addition the authors have included a comprehensive and convenient command reference.

In keeping with past trends, full migration to this latest Microsoft Server Operating System will begin in earnest 12 months after its release, in mid-to-late 2004. This book will hit the market just as large enterprises begin the process of moving from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003. The title says everything you need to know about this book. No other book on the market combines this breadth and depth of coverage with the kind of product expertise and quality standard expected from Syngress. Every aspect of Planning, Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2003 network is distilled and documented, with plenty of examples and illustrations. An unlike its competition, this is a book that was written from the ground up for Windows Server 2003.* Everything a System Administrator will ever need to know about running a Windows Server 2003 network.* This is the book that meets the needs of today's Windows Server 2003 professional.* Every aspect of Planning, Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2003 network is distilled and documented, with plenty of examples and illustrations.

Unique insight into the road bumps and best practices for Windows Server 2003 from one of the leading Microsoft insiders, Rand Morimoto.

Increase server productivity--and help reduce system overhead and support costs--by delivering Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services to your local and remote clients. This guide provides expert technical guidance to plan for, install, and configure Terminal Services, including real-world administration techniques gleaned from nearly a decade of experience in worldwide deployments. From understanding configuration and administrative options to implementing application access portals, third-party add-ons, and server farms, this in-depth reference provides all the details you need to deliver Microsoft Windows-based applications--and the Windows desktop itself--to legacy and next-generation devices. Discover how to: Streamline user, group, domain, and group policy management in terminal server environments Take advantage of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) when network clients communicate with terminal servers Install and configure terminal server applications in a multiuser environment Modify specific registry settings for terminal server operations Develop scripts for application compatibility, login procedures, and maintenance Extend existing infrastructure using Citrix MetaFrame technology and server farms Integrate Terminal Services with the Web so users can access remote Windows-based applications from their browser Implement Terminal Services security services and analysis tools Optimize operating system, application, and network performance Get scripts, tools, and other resources on CD CD features: Development and analysis tools, including the Platform SDK, Microsoft .NET Framework SDK, Application Compatibility Toolkit, and SysInternals tools Scripts for logon configuration and system analysis Technical white papers Information about third-party tools and resources, such as SysInternals and AppSense Selected articles from the Microsoft Knowledge Base For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

In-depth and comprehensive, this official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to plan, deploy, and administer Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best-leading industry experts and members of the Microsoft Desktop Virtualization Team. Coverage includes scenarios for Remote Desktop Services (formerly known as Terminal Services), virtualizing roles, setting up Remote Desktop Virtualization Host (RDVS), managing application compatibility, customizing and locking down the user experience, using Windows PowerShell for configuration and management, administering security features, deploying a farm, publishing resources, managing sessions, and other life cycle issues. In addition, the RESOURCE KIT CD features a fully searchable electronic version of the book, along with sample scripts, white papers, links to tools and videocasts, and other essential resources. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

"This book covers the planning, design, prototype testing, implementation, administration, and support of Windows 2003 and Active Directory as well as the security aspects of protecting an organization from external and internal attacks. Additionally, this book addresses the design and implementation of DNS, WINS, DHCP, and Global Catalog Servers that make up the backbone of an Active Directory implementation." -- back cover.

This is the book that Microsoft conference-goers ask for: "Instead of releasing the Nth edition, can't you just release the differences?" This book is designed to provide experienced professionals with the "delta" they've always wanted. It focuses on delivering core information in a brief, easily understood style.

Offering busy network administrators clear and concise information for daily on-the-job tasks, this handbook comes in a handy, portable format.