Programmers are shown little-known areas of Windows NTs to enable them to write more efficient and powerful programs using NT technology. Topics include multitasking and threading, active directory services, Microsoft message queue, overlapped I/O, advanced memory management and more. The CD-ROM features coverage of the Registry, shareware and freeware utilities for programmers, and tips and tricks for writing code.

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.

Written by the Cisco expert and author of Cisco Routers for IP Routing Little Black Book (Coriolis ISBN 1-57610-421-4). Explores complex topics in-depth, in the popular Black Book format, using a complete systematic approach to Cisco IP networking along with comprehensive examples and diagrams. Covers the most important routing concepts by introducing the subject and then going through relevant practical examples. The configurations in this book were implemented in a lab with real Cisco routers. Especially written as a comprehensive guide for intermediate and advanced network professionals, or network specialists studying for the CCIE certification, to help answer all major router configuring and troubleshooting issues.

Unlike other books on the market, this one covers the more advanced features of Windows 2000 Professional rather than expounding on the basics. Readers will be better prepared to make intelligent choices when using such features as Active Directory, NTFS 5 file system, multimedia, and more.

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.