This is billed as the only book on the market to introduce techniques of network analysis and optimization familiar only to users of other enterprise operating systems. Special features include four new chapters and 200 pages of expanded content to cover Active Directory, migrating from Win 9x to Win 2000, and working in a mixed NOS environment. Network Blueprints are printed on blue paper with handy visual references that show optimal network configurations for enterprises of varying sizes.

Many organizations and network administrators are looking for information on Windows 2000 and its new features. IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring and managing Microsoft products will be highly motivated to migrate to this new technology, based on its promise of reducing administrative overhead.Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (the predecessor to Windows NT 4 Server) integrates network services for companies and administrators to set up and manage networks, remote access and extranets, as well as to manage other communications. Managing Windows 2000 Network Services will be the first book to focus exclusively on networking and integrated voice, video, and data on networks. Readers will learn how to deploy and integrate all Windows 2000 networking technologies within an enterprise network.* The publication of the book will be with or soon after the release of Windows 2000* Focuses completely on Network Services

For information technology professionals who need to design, plan, implement, and support Microsoft Windows 2000 on enterprise networks, or who plan to take the related Microsoft certified professional exam 70-216.

Annotation Microsoft's Windows 2000 Server will integrate network and internetwork services, enabling companies to set up and manage networks, remote access, and other communications. This book helps network administrators deploy multiple protocols within an enterprise network. An opening chapter offers information about upgrading, and a "fast track" chapter summarizes the book's contents for quick reference.

Windows 2000 Server Unleashed is a hardcore reference for the networking professional who needs answers fast. Windows 2000 Server Unleashed shows you how your existing knowledge of Windows NT Server carries over to Windows 2000. Then learn how to better manage your corporate infrastructure, at the same time reducing the enormous expense of maintaining constant service to network users. Topics Include Windows 2000 storage management, Windows 2000 management services, Windows 2000 security services, managing the Active Directory, remote administration tools, interoperability with NetWare and Unix, and managing network security in Windows 2000.

Eliminate the hassles of Active Directory - install Windows 2000 without it! Windows 2000 is undoubtedly a great product. In one year after its release, Microsoft have sold have sold 10 million licenses. System administrators are praising its impressive abilities to coordinate Internet, intranet, extranets, and management applications creating a complete technical infrastructure. However, there has been a noticeable amount of organizations that are avoiding one of the most talked about features of Windows 2000 - Active Directory. The industry buzz is that Active Directory (although a great product) is a burden to implement and install and is not compatible with non Windows products like Solaris, NetWare and Linux. Configuring Windows 2000 WITHOUT Active Directory is a complete guide to installation and configuration of Windows 2000 (without Active Directory) for system administrators and network consultants. This book details not only the new features and functions of Windows 2000 but also how to integrate several features with existing Windows NT4 domains. The book does not cover the Active Directory function of Windows 2000. - There is nothing like this book available, yet every Windows 2000 mail list, magazine and online forum shouts for his sort of coverage!

The pervasiveness and efficiency of the Internet infrastructure have greatly-affected the business needs of many organizations in recent years. Organizations have been migrating more toward the Internet business model for interacting with partners, suppliers, contractors, and customers. The same infrastructure provides organizations with a cost-effective and easy-to-administer medium to extend their internal resources to their mobile work force. However, effective use of the Internet as a platform for conducting transactions hinges on ensuring the integrity and privacy of communications exchanged over the Internet. Secure Networking with Windows 2000 and Trust Services is an authoritative resource that addresses the security issues involved in using the Internet as a platform for conducting commerce. It explains public-key technology and describes techniques for ensuring secure transactions with business partners and consumers. For organizations looking into scalable, remote-access solutions, this book provides basic material on virtual private networks (VPNs) and includes practical guidelines for using the built-in security features of the Windows 2000 operating system. Basic mate

Written by a highly acclaimed author and Windows expert, this guide features diagrams, flow charts, dialog box sequences, tables, screen shots, and icons throughout. Blueprint diagrams of Windows 2000 demonstrate how its specific features interrelate--providing the beginner a complete visual overview.