Introducing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

The author of "Inside Windows 95" looks at the design, architecture, and deployment of Windows NT 5.0. Timely information for evaluators will enable network administrators and deployers months of time for evaluation, planning, and preparation.

This book offers an advance look at Windows NT 5.0 system deployment issues--with unique information delivered in cooperation with Microsoft. The information will help IT implementers understand Windows NT Workstation capabilities in relation to the Windows NT 5.0 network operating system and in comparison with Windows 98.

Microsoft began development of Windows NT in the late 1980s as an applied research and development project. Since then it has become the number one network operating system on the market. With the release of Windows 2000, Microsoft has followed through on its strategy of operating system consolidation and formed a new family of servers. The Windows 2000 Server Family is the next generation of Windows NT and consolidates many of the features of Windows 95/98 into its operating system. This thesis examines the history of Microsoft and its strategy leading to the development of Windows 2000. It investigates the Windows 2000 Server Family editions, features and technologies introduced in the operating system Then, methods of preparing an existing network for the deployment or migration to Windows 2000 are provided. A discussion of network security issues and features introduced by Windows 2000 is provided. This study provides IT managers with the background knowledge required to assess implementation issues surrounding Windows 2000.

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. Windows 2000 Server System Administration Handbook will help NT4 professionals to administer and support the Windows 2000 Server operating system. NT administrators will be able to differentiate the features and technology changes from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000. In the handbook, readers will find a complete overview of the product, catered to their needs. * This book coincides with the launch of Windows 2000 Server, the host system for the product. * Includes the following: * Detailed coverage of Active Directory, Microsoft Management Console, and new Windows 2000 hardware support * Implementing new Windows 2000 security options * Upgrading a network to Windows 2000

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 provides significant improvements in performance, productivity, and security over previous versions. This official first-look guide shows you exactly what's new and improved in this powerful network operating system--including advanced technologies for Web services and components, security, networking, Active Directory directory service, Microsoft Internet Information Services, support for IPv6, and more. It gives you all the information and tools you need to understand, evaluate, and begin deployment planning for Windows Server 2003, whether you're upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT Server or Windows 2000 Server. Topics covered include: Introducing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family, including features, benefits, and requirements. How to get started: Deploying Windows Server 2003 Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 Server Upgrading from Windows 2000 Server Testing for application compatibility Details about new and improved features: Microsoft Active Directory service Management services and the Group Policy Management Console Security-enhancing services Networking and communications Terminal services Microsoft Internet Information Services Application and XML Web services Windows Media services File services and storage management Print services Clustering services Multilingual support