Annotation In 1996, Windows NT 4 introduced the typical administrator to point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP) and later added the Routing and Remote Access Server (RRAS) up20000517. Now, with the advent of VPN technology, Windows 2000 network adminstrators have the capability to roll out network designs that will save money, be faster and easier to administer and maintain, and will solve many connectivity problems that are inpractical to solve before. One of the most important changes in Windows 2000 is the addition of enhanced routing (the first "R" in "RRAS") and better remote client services (the "RAS"). The key uses of these features are found in Microsoft's new virtual private networks (VPN) technology. The ever increasing number of mobile workers, as well as the demand for Internet access from every desktop has changed the face of the traditional network.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an open standard Internet protocol used to allocate and manage IP addresses dynamically. Before DHCP came along, administrators had to manually configure each host on a network with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Maintaining the changes and the associated logs took a tremendous amount of time and was prone to error. DHCP uses a client/server model in which the system updates and maintains the network information dynamically. Windows 2000 provides enhanced DHCP client-server support.DHCP for Windows 2000 is custom-designed for system administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining networks with Windows 2000 servers. It explains the DHCP protocol and how to install and manage DHCP on both servers and clients--including client platforms other than Windows 2000.Readers get detailed and explicit instructions for using Windows 2000 DHCP to manage their network IP configurations much more efficiently and effectively.They get background information for using DHCP in general, plus complete information about the Windows 2000 use of DHCP. For those interested in what's on the horizon, the author steps up to the plate with an analysis of the future direction of DHCP and Windows support for IPv6.

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)

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-219, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure: In-depth coverage of every exam objective Practical information on designing a Directory Services infrastructure Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD 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 a Directory Service architecture Designing service locations Analyzing desktop management business requirements Designing and planning the OU structure Planning for coexistence of Active Directory and other directory services Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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.

Anyone who installs Windows 2000, creates a user or adds a printer is a 2000 system administrator. This book supplies the tools for performing the important day-to-day administrative tasks in a handy, easy-to-look-up alphabetical reference, and addresses the problems associated with bridging the gap between the Windows NT and Windows 2000 platform.