Windows 2000 Server can drastically reduce the cost of enterprise networking -- but only if your servers are properly configured. In this book, Windows 2000 expert Curt Aubley walks you through every aspect of setting up Windows 2000 Server for your custom environment, stress-testing it to evaluate performance, and sizing hardware to achieve maximum value. Aubley doesn't just show you how to make your current Windows 2000 Server-based solutions run quickly and cost-effectively: he covers the "whys" you'll need to address any Win2K performance challenges. You'll find specific, detailed recommendations for sizing and tuning both Windows 2000 software and hardware, including CPU, memory, disk subsystem, network, and other potential bottlenecks. Aubley presents detailed coverage for maximizing performance and scalability in each leading Windows 2000 server application, including: optimizing file servers, IIS 5-based web servers, database servers running SQL Server 7 or 2000, messaging servers running Exchange 5.5 or 2000, backup systems, and domain controllers. He also offers insight into the performance overhead associated with security on Windows 2000 Servers.

For repairing performance loss or maximizing current potential, this guide aims to provide the information and conceptual framework that will enable readers to be performance experts. Includes information on processor performance, application profiling and hardware considerations.

Get peak performance from your Windows 2000 enterprise network--and run Windows faster, more reliably, and more efficiently with help from this hands-on resource. You'll get an in-depth analysis of optimizing Windows 2000 subsystems, replication, hardware--and much more. Plus, learn to master IIS, Terminal Services, Active Directory and performance-tuning tools.

Design Windows networks for maximum performance, reliability, and value. Easy-to-understand examples throughout including real-world deployment options for small, mid-sized, and large companies. Covers Active Directory, DNS, WINS, native/mixed modes, domain structures, migration and failure prevention, unattended installation, optimization, and much more.

Written by a key Microsoft Windows 2000 trainer, this unique reference presents complex information in an intuitive, easy-to-use, and navigable format to help network administrators understand the Active Directory, Kerberos authentication, IntelliMirror, group policies, and other new technologies in Windows 2000.

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides guidance about how to configure, monitor, and manage your IBM System Storage® DS8800 and DS8700 storage systems to achieve optimum performance. It describes the DS8800 and DS8700 performance features and characteristics, including IBM System Storage Easy Tier® and DS8000® I/O Priority Manager. It also describes how they can be used with the various server platforms that attach to the storage system. Then, in separate chapters, we detail specific performance recommendations and discussions that apply for each server environment, as well as for database and DS8000 Copy Services environments. We also outline the various tools available for monitoring and measuring I/O performance for different server environments, as well as describe how to monitor the performance of the entire DS8000 storage system. This book is intended for individuals who want to maximize the performance of their DS8800 and DS8700 storage systems and investigate the planning and monitoring tools that are available. The IBM System Storage DS8800 and DS8700 storage system features, as described in this book, are available for the DS8700 with Licensed Machine Code (LMC) level 6.6.2x.xxx or higher and the DS8800 with Licensed Machine Code (LMC) level 7.6.2x.xxx or higher. For information about optimizing performance with the previous DS8000 models, DS8100 and DS8300, see the following IBM Redbooks publication: DS8000 Performance Monitoring and Tuning, SG24-7146.