Die Neuauflage der Vorgängerversion "Windows 2000 Server" - ein Bestseller mit über einer Million verkaufter Exemplare! "Windows .NET Server For Dummies" erscheint in Verbindung mit der neuen Windows .NET Server Release, die Microsoft im Mai 2002 auf den Markt bringt. Ein praktischer Leitfaden, der insbesondere Neulingen auf dem Gebiet der Netzwerk- und Servertechnik genau erklärt, wie man den Windows .NET Server nutzt. Behandelt werden alle wichtigen Features und Updates der neuen Version, wie z.B. Microsoft .NET Framework, Active Directory mit seinem neuen Drag and Drop-Object Management, Internet Information Server und Microsoft Management Console. Hier erhalten Sie alle Informationen, die Sie brauchen, um mit einem Windows .NET serverbasierten Netzwerk klar zu kommen, grundlegende Netzwerkkonzepte und -terminologie zu verstehen, Netzwerkdesign und Layoutprinzipien zu begreifen, Windows .NET Server zu installieren und zu konfigurieren, User-Management und Netzwerksicherheit umzusetzen. Ed Tittel ist ein erfahrener Trainer und Autor von über 20 Dummies-Titeln mit einer Gesamtauflage von über einer Million Exemplaren. Darüber hinaus hat er Hunderte von Artikeln für Fachmagazine geschrieben und an über 110 Computerbüchern mitgearbeitet.

Explains the nuts and bolts of Windows Server 2003 security components which will build a more secure I.T. infrastructure. Provides insights into the security features and technologies of the Windows Server 2003 operating system and highlights the security principles an architect should remember when designing an infrastructure that is rooted on the Windows Server 2003 OS.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 provides significant improvements in performance, productivity, and security over previous versions. This official first-look guide shows you exactly what's new and improved in this powerful network operating system--including advanced technologies for Web services and components, security, networking, Active Directory directory service, Microsoft Internet Information Services, support for IPv6, and more. It gives you all the information and tools you need to understand, evaluate, and begin deployment planning for Windows Server 2003, whether you're upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT Server or Windows 2000 Server. Topics covered include: Introducing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family, including features, benefits, and requirements. How to get started: Deploying Windows Server 2003 Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 Server Upgrading from Windows 2000 Server Testing for application compatibility Details about new and improved features: Microsoft Active Directory service Management services and the Group Policy Management Console Security-enhancing services Networking and communications Terminal services Microsoft Internet Information Services Application and XML Web services Windows Media services File services and storage management Print services Clustering services Multilingual support

This book is the Windows Server version of the classic TCP/IP Network Administration. Like the book that inspired it, Windows Server 2003 Network Administration provides an overview of the essential TCP/IP protocols, and explains how to properly manage and configure the services based on these protocols. Any skilled network administrator knows that understanding how things work is as important as knowing how things are done. This book is the essential guide to both, containing everything a network administrator needs to exchange information via the Internet, and to build effective reliable networks. This must-read guide is divided into three distinct sections: fundamental concepts, tutorial, and reference. The first three chapters are a basic discussion of the network protocols and services. This discussion provides the fundamental concepts necessary to understand the rest of the book. The remaining chapters provide a how-to tutorial for planning, installing and configuring various important network services. The book concludes with three appendixes that are technical references for various configuration options. Content specifics include how to: Install, configure, and manage a Microsoft DNS and Windows DHCP server Control remote communications with Microsoft RRAS software Protect hosts with Internet Connection Firewalls Configure Internet and Intranet Web services with IIS Design proper security into your network Troubleshoot the network when problems develop After you've turned the final page of Windows Server 2003 Network Administration, you'll not only understand how to network, but also why it needs to be done.

Get up and running on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with ease This hands-on guide covers all the essentials of deploying and administering the latest release of Microsoft's powerful, versatile network operating system. Using clear screenshots and step-by-step instructions, Microsoft Windows Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to set up the server, migrate from earlier versions, and handle networking, administration, storage, and security. You'll also get details on the new Web tools and management utilities available in Windows Server 2008. Install, configure, and deploy Windows Server 2008 Set up and manage a network Work with Active Directory and Domains Set up communications features and an Internet connection Install, customize, and maintain Internet Information Services (IIS) 7 Configure a VPN server and client Set up Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Manage storage and file systems Secure your Windows Server environment Set up and manage printing and faxing Use the built-in management tools, including Server Manager and group policies

Focus: Book consists of 30 sessions that teach the core concepts of Windows .NET Server to Windows Administrators over a weekend. Covers the new features of the Windows .NET Server, including headless servers, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), and performance management. Learn how to implement Windows .NET Server as the base OS for the Microsoft .NET Framework and.NET Enterprise Servers, including SQL Server 2000 and Exchange 2000 Server. Covers Windows .NET Server's improvements to networking, Active Directory, usability, reliability, scalability, disaster recovery, management, and Internet integration as well as Windows basics and architecture; installing the Windows .NET Server; and managing server security. Running example: A running example of a fictitious major international bank is used to demonstrate key concepts. Windows interface tutorial on CD: For readers with no prior Windows experience at all, a Windows interface tutorial will be included as an appendix on the CD that accompanies the book. WCC series features: Each session takes 30 minutes to complete. Four time-to-go icons gauge the reader's progress through any given session. "Quiz Yourself" questions (at the end of each session) and "Part Review" questions allow the reader to review what they have just learned. Skill assessment software on the CD-ROM helps readers gauge their skill level before and after reading this book. ABOUT THE CD-ROM The CD-ROM has skills assessment software based on the sessions in the book and an appendix on the Windows interface.

Aimed at professional users of Windows.NET, this title offers essential tips and techniques ranging from basic installation short cuts to complex disaster planning and recovery solutions.

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.

-- 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.

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.