This book is an interoperability guide focusing mostly on HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, and Linux. Each chapter examines a system administration task, describes how each operating system handles the task, and then offer interoperability tips.

Up-to-the-minute coverage includes Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Includes practical Linux/Windows network design and implementation solutions. Covers a wide range of interoperability issues including Internet/intranet, TCP/IP, dial-up access, software, backup/restore, security, and file/print.

All the step-by-step guidance and tools you'll need to integrate UNIX and Windows 2000 More and more companies with UNIX systems are turning to Windows 2000 to support specific departmental functions. Since it's not practical or efficient to run these two systems separately, network and IT managers must find new ways to integrate Windows 2000 with UNIX. Written by an expert in the field, this book provides the tools and techniques necessary to successfully combine and manage both systems. The author clearly shows how to plan an integration strategy, select the appropriate integration products, and establish policies on how to administer and use these systems. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the UNIX and Windows 2000 operating systems-from UNIX file systems and user interfaces to Windows 2000 user-mode components and system controls. Detailed information is provided on how to integrate, install, and configure these systems to meet the needs of a growing organization. And helpful management strategies are included that will greatly enhance the performance and security of the integrated system. Along with in-depth coverage of the latest features of Windows 2000, this book: * Presents a step-by-step planning methodology for integration * Provides network protocol and services configuration * Discusses Remote Access Services and Virtual Private Networks * Explains system performance enhancement and monitoring * Details systems and network security management * Includes in-depth coverage of commercial integration packages The Web site at ww.wiley.com/compbooks/shah provides: * Descriptions and listings of cross-platform integration products * Comparisons between products and links to product reviews * More worksheets and scripts to help with integration * Advice on current methods in integration * Advice on current Windows 2000 and UNIX innovations The CD-ROM contains scripts, worksheets, and information for various operating systems to help integration tasks.

Now, there's a complete system administrator's guide to integrating Windows 2000 seamlessly with the six leading versions of UNIX, including Linux. This volume covers the entire administration lifecycle, from planning through day-to-day management, based on a decade of experience at one of the largest integrated UNIX/Windows environments in the world, Georgia Tech.

Written from the hacker's perspective,Maximum Windows 2000 Securityis a comprehensive, solutions-oriented guide to Windows 2000 security.Topics include: Physical & File System Security, Password Security, Malicious Code, Windows 2000 Network Security Architecture and Professional Protocols, Web Server Security, Denial of Service Attacks, Intrusion Detection, Hacking Secure Code in Windows 2000.

Provides full coverage of cross-platform files, and provides solutions for third-party management utilities. Also covers DNS and RRAS configurations, desktop, mail, and printing applications, and backups.

CD-ROM contains: Source code -- Tools for developing and deploying Web services.