This is the system administrator's guide to maintaining, monitoring, and updating the Registry database. A "must-have" for every 2000 systems manager or administrator, it covers what the Registry is and where it lives on the disk, available tools, Registry access from programs, and Registry content.

Practical knowledge and skills of the Windows 2000 Registry database are critical for system administrators, technical support personnel, and advanced Windows NT/2000 users. This book was created to clarify many of the frequently asked questions surrounding one of the most confusing components of the Windows 2000 operating system. Offering a comprehensive overview of Registry concepts and features, complete coverage of Registry backup and recovery protocols, as well as troubleshooting the most common system problems this book should be of interest to system engineers facing challenges with the increasingly complex network. The text contains: a concise overview of the Windows 2000 Registry structure, valid data types, and data storage methods; a full chapter dedicated to securing and protecting your Registry while avoiding conflicts that create difficulties completing everyday tasks; step-by-step instructions dedicated to the various methods of backing up and restoring the Registry database; and a definition of the interface of the Registry editors, keys, and utilities for novice users. The text examines and explains multiple Registry configurations and network settings and includes instructions for fine-tuning your Registry. There are detailed descriptions of the Windows 2000 boot process and tips and techniques for eliminating boot failures. The text includes descriptions of popular third-party tools for exiting the Registry and a complete listing of additional Windows 2000 Registry information sources.

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.

Windows 2000 Registry Handbook helps administrators become more effective and productive. This handbook helps you use the registry for practical business purposes. While other books tend to discuss technology for the sake of technology, this book delivers timely, critical information that you can use to perform your job better. Topics covered are administering and securing the Registry, customizing Windows 2000, scripting changes, troubleshooting, and diagnosing common Registry errors.

A complete reference for the administrator of the Windows NT and 95 operating systems, this book includes detailed coverage of registry entries for both systems, noting instances when the entries differ. Complete troubleshooting sections outline known problems and details their solutions.

This complete, hands-on Windows 2000 registry guide is organized around the specific problems and solutions Windows professionals actually encounter. Readers get an introduction to the functions of the registry and learn everything else they need to know about using, maintaining, troubleshooting, and securing it.