Windows 2000 Enterprise Networking

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Introduces techniques of network analysis and optimization familiar only to users of other enterprise operating systems Covers both Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 since most environments will initially be mixed. Real-World examples are used to discuss this dynamic interaction Offers support for small and medium networks Annotation Introduces techniques of network analysis and optimization familiar only to users of other enterprise operating systems. Covers both Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 since most environments will initially be mixed. Real-World examples are used to discuss this dynamic interaction. Offers support for small and medium networks. From the Publisher The most up-to-date Windows 2000 networking information available Create, administer, and customize Windows 2000 enterprise networks with the techniques covered in this volume. Windows 2000 Enterprise Networking provides concise explanations, real-world examples, and detailed illustrations for networks of all sizes. You'll learn to develop and implement design plans, migrate from existing networks, and manage system resources. There are also full details on optimizing the Active Directory and Internet Services, implementing rock-solid security, testing and tuning networks, and planning for optimal capacity. Plus, eight pages of detailed blueprints provide valuable Windows 2000 networking topologies Plan, build, and maintain a robust, scalable Windows 2000 network Create and intercoonect workstations and domains Optimize performance in a mixed NOS environment Migrate existing Windows NT and 9x systems to Windows 2000 Manage users, devices, and naming services with Active Directory DNS Learn how to configure and manage DDNS, DHCP, RRAS, and Internet Services Secure network communications through Windows 2000's IP Security Analyze network efficiency and conduct accurate site evaluations FROM THE BOOK Table of Contents Section I: Windows 2000 Systems. Chapter 1: Windows Networking Overview. Chapter 2: Creating Workgroups and Domains. Chapter 3: Building and Deploying Systems. Chapter 4: Creating Reliability. Section II: Migrating to Windows 2000. Chapter 5: Upgrading from Windows 9x & NT 4. Chapter 6: Connecting Client Workstations. Chapter 7: Using Windows 2000 in a Mixed NOS Environment. Chapter 8: Using Active Directory. Section III: Windows Naming Services. Chapter 9: Dynamic Domain Name System. Chapter 10: WINS & DHCP. Chapter 11: Internet Services. Chapter 12: Routing and Remote Access Service. Section IV: Network Administration. Chapter 13: Windows 2000 Administration. Chapter 14: Security. Chapter 15: Tuning and Troubleshooting. Chapter 16: Network Testing and Capacity Planning. Appendices: A: Year 2000 Problem Identification and Resolution. B: Enterprise IP Management. C: Windows NT Resources--Where to Get Help.