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

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.

Drew Heywood's Networking Windows 2000 highlights the crucial aspects of networking - such as hardware configuration and the core Windows 2000 networking issues - so the reader can successfully and efficiently setup and administer a Windows 2000 network. This book is a reference for the networking professional who needs to learn how to anticipate and solve problems before they happen. A networking professional must understand the inner workings of Windows 2000 and how it relates to and communicates with other products, such as NetWare, UNIX, and Linux as network operating systems. To address these issues, the reader is presented with well-crafted coverage of the most vital networking components of the Windows 2000 family. Its detailed coverage will enable administrators to differentiate the features and technology changes from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000. This will be one of the first Windows 2000 networking titles that will be tested against the actual shipping product, versus the early books based on beta code and RC3. This allows the author to provide more accurate information based on real-world deployment case studies. Readers will benefit from the author's expert discussions of topics including: Installation Planning and Execution TCP/IP Protocols Domain Name Services (DNS) Active Directory Managing Domains Domain Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) Terminal Services and Thin Clients Internet Information Services (IIS)

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

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-221, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure: Comprehensive and in-depth coverage of every exam objective Practical information on designing a Windows 2000 network infrastructure Hundreds of challenging review questions on the CD and in the book Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Analyzing business requirements Analyzing technical requirements Designing for Internet connectivity Designing a wide area network infrastructure Designing a management and implementation strategy Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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