A guide to Windows administration describes how to design and implement installation and migration plans, create network connections, set up Internet services, use remote access features, and secure PCs and networks.

Get the in-depth information you need to use Group Policy to administer Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista—direct from a leading Group Policy MVP and the Microsoft Group Policy team. With Group Policy and Active Directory directory service, administrators can take advantage of policy-based management to streamline the administration of users and computers throughout the enterprise—from servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, to workstations running Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional. This essential resource provides in-depth technical information and expert insights for simplifying and automating administrative tasks, including policy enforcement, system updates, and software installations, as well as how to centralize the management of network resources. The CD provides essential utilities, job aids, and more. It’s everything you need to help increase your efficiency while bolstering user productivity, security services, and system reliability. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

In-depth, comprehensive, and fully updated for Service Pack 1, this RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to administer Windows Vista. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best--Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals and the Windows Vista team--along with essential scripts and resources on the CD. Get expert guidance on how to: Use Microsoft Deployment Toolkit best practices and tools Plan user-state migration and test application compatibility Exploit new Group Policy features, settings, and ADMX templates Configure software updates and client-security technologies Administer disks, file systems, file sharing, search, and Internet Explorer Install and troubleshoot printers, devices, and services Manage IPsec, IPv6, wireless, and remote connectivity Use performance monitoring and diagnostic tools to manage desktop health Resolve common startup, hardware, and networking issues CD features: 120+ sample VBScript scripts 25 sample Windows PowerShell scripts Troubleshooting tools Links to toolkits, documentation, and white papers Complete eBook of INTRODUCING WINDOW SERVER 2008 Sample chapters from related Microsoft Press books Fully searchable eBook of this guide Plus: * See "Direct from the Source" sidebars for deep insights and troubleshooting tips from the Windows Vista team For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

The authoritative technical guide required by system administrators and other MIS professionals responsible for the care and feeding of Microsoft Windows 98 within their organizations, this reference offers the most complete source of professional-level information on the new version available anywhere.

Get the definitive reference for deploying, managing, and supporting Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0. This official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT provides comprehensive information and resources from Microsoft IIS Team experts who know the technology best. IIS, a service within the Windows Server 2008 operating system, enables users to easily host and manage Web sites, create Web-based business applications, and extend file, print, media, and communication services to the Web. This RESOURCE KIT provides everything you need to know about IIS architecture, migrating servers and applications, capacity planning, performance monitoring, security features, top administration and troubleshooting scenarios, and IIS best practices. You also get an essential toolkit of resources on CD, including scripts, job aids, and a fully searchable eBook. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

In-depth and comprehensive, this Resource Kit delivers the information you need to set up, deploy, and manage a Terminal Services farm using Windows Server 2008. You get authoritative technical insights from Terminal Services experts, including guidance from members of the Microsoft product team-along with essential scripts and resources on CD. Get expert advice on how to: Install and configure role services, and learn how they support business cases Apply best practices for securing terminal servers and authorizing executables Use Group Policy to configure a terminal server environment Redirect devices effectively to make a remote experience feel local Install and publish applications with TS RemoteApps programs and TS Web Access Create a secure, fault-tolerant WAN access solution using TS Gateway Manage terminal servers and user sessions with command-line and graphical tools Keep server roles available and restorable through change management, including virtualization approaches CD features: 8 sample VBScript scripts 8 sample Windows PowerShell scripts 250+ links to tools and toolkits, documentation, Webcasts, labs, and classes Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions From Desktop to Datacenter eBook Network diagram and sample files Sample chapters from related Microsoft Press books Fully searchable eBook of this guide For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

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