This book has been enhanced from the first edition to include group policy, restructuring the enterprise environment, enterprise networking, advanced Active Directory components, enhanced enterprise installation options, advanced file and resource administration, enterprise networking solutions, Windows 2000-specific security features, and additional troubleshooting. Plus, this book takes readers through best practice planning, implementation, and rollout of solutions specific to Windows 2000.

Systems administrators can turn to this guide for help in installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting a Windows 2000 network. A unique "write-in" format allows readers to custom this book to their needs. The release is timed to coincide with the availability of Microsoft's NT 5 operating system software.

This comprehensive step-by-step reference provides everything an administrator needs to know to make a Windows 2000-based network run smoothly and efficiently. Detailed, solutions-oriented projects will guide administrators through day-to-day installation, configuration, networking, administration, optimization, security troubleshooting and much more. Enhanced from the previous edition, this must-have guide included valuable information on vital network planning, enterprise configuration, and advanced feature sets to improve administrative functionality.

This system administrators bible provides detailed coverage of Active Directory security, auditing, and integration with existing installations. It includes a realistic case study to be used as a template for system migration and integration. The book also examines distributed security applications such as Kerberos, and standards such as X.500. It offers hard to find tips on improving directory performance and it explains in detail how Windows 2000's Active Directory subsystem manages "system lookup" tasks by associated users with passwords and permissions.

Taking a task-oriented approach to Windows NT Registry, this title provides comprehensive and accurate information on Registry manipulation and settings. The book includes tear-out quick reference cards and important tips for key Registry entries.

This book is known as the bible that points out security holes in the Windows 2000 system, as well as weaknesses that emerge from poor planning and lax administration. It places extra emphasis on Windows 2000 security issues raised by high-bandwidth connections to the Internet, with and without firewalls. It also covers Windows 2000 security at system deployment and at upgrade time, as well as during routine system administration. It organizes the Windows 2000 security topic functionally, according to tasks a system administrator would be called to perform.

This black book shows how to build a simple, but powerful database profile utility, and explains how to set up data replication. It covers the essentials of transaction management, with information on new locking structures. Discover the latest XML data interchange technology along with several examples readers can use to quickly build applications.

Beginning with a detailed overview of Windows 2000 concepts, this real-world guide covers every day-to-day administration task: users, group policies, security, backup, and more. Also included is a handy quick-reference guide covering the most important commands in both the core operating system and the Windows 2000 Resource Kit toolset.

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.Windows 2000 Server System Administration Handbook will help NT4 professionals to administer and support the Windows 2000 Server operating system. NT administrators will be able to differentiate the features and technology changes from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000. In the handbook, readers will find a complete overview of the product, catered to their needs.* This book coincides with the launch of Windows 2000 Server, the host system for the product.* Includes the following:* Detailed coverage of Active Directory, Microsoft Management Console, and new Windows 2000 hardware support * Implementing new Windows 2000 security options* Upgrading a network to Windows 2000