Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server Resource Kit

Deploy, manage, and optimize Microsoft's next-generation operating system with expertise from those who know the technology best the Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000 product team. This RESOURCE KIT packs seven powerhouse references more than 7000 pages of detailed technical drill-down and over 200 tools and utilities on CD. It's everything you need to help maximize the productivity of your enterprise server systems and reduce your ownership and support costs! Get seven volumes of authoritative Windows 2000 Server drill-down, straight from the source:MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER DEPLOYMENT PLANNING GUIDE Create a deployment plan, including pilot projects and testing Prepare your network infrastructure; determine network connectivity and security strategies Design your Active Directory(t) infrastructure and domain migration strategy Automate setup of servers and clients; test applications for compatibility and optimize their availability with Windows Clustering Define client administration and change and configuration management strategiesMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS GUIDE Use Active Directory services to centrally manage users, groups, security, and network resources Manage Active Directory name resolution, schema, and replication Deploy distributed security-authentication, access control, and encryption services Balance server load and ensure availability with Windows Clustering Manage users' desktop environments with Group PolicyMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER TCP/IP CORE NETWORKING GUIDE Deploy and support Windows 2000 TCP/IP-based networking Manage TCP/IP configuration and name resolution with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) Prioritize network traffic and maximize bandwidth using Quality of Service (QoS) Help ensure privacy and security among your network communications with Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage network resourcesMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER INTERNETWORKING GUIDE Manage routing and remote access technologies to extend Microsoft Windows 2000-based networks across a variety of LAN, WAN, and remote network connections Create virtual private networks that protect yor security Integrate Windows 2000 with IBM hosts, UNIX, Novell NetWare, and Macintosh(r) systems Understand Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) networking Support telephony integration and multimedia conferencingMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER OPERATIONS GUIDE Administer Windows 2000 disks and file systems Manage removable and remote data storage Monitor server and network performance Implement backup and system-recovery strategies Prevent and troubleshoot common problemsMICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVICES 5.0 RESOURCE GUIDE Investigate new features and architecture of IIS 5.0 including enhanced administration, security, and application support capabilities and plan your installation Migrate settings, content, and applications to IIS 5.0 from other Web servers, including IIS 4.0 Optimize and tune your IIS-based Web server Maintain an Internet service provider (ISP) installation Use the Web to access legacy data and applicationsMICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER 5 RESOURCE KIT Evaluate the new capabilities and components in Internet Explorer 5 browser software Develop a deployment plan, including conducting a pilot program Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit to customize setup and Internet sign-up Take advantage of timesaving maintenance and troubleshooting strategies Train and support usersPLUS, DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS POSTER INSIDE!Depicts Windows 2000 deployment scenarios from the RESOURCE KIT Deployment LabINCLUDED ON CD-ROM:This RESOURCE KIT CD-ROM contains over 200 tools to help you deploy, manage, and support the Windows 2000 operating system, including tools for:DEPLOYMENT Setup Manager create unattended files and distribution shares to simplify the deployment of Windows 2000 throughout your organization Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) Migration Wizard simplify the process of migrating Web servers to IIS 5. 0 Web servers, including those from IIS 4.0 Group Policy Migration Utility migrate settings from earlier version policy files to the Windows 2000 group policy object structureACTIVE DIRECTORY(t) SERVICES Microsoft Visual Basic(r) Scripts use these rich script examples to manage users, groups, and organizational unitsINTERNET INFORMATION SERVICES 5.0 Web Application Stress Tool test your application's performance and stability by simulating multiple browsers requesting pages from your site Supportability Tool Kit automate the data-gathering process for analyzing and diagnosing IIS-based servers GROUP POLICY Group Policy Object Utility check the consistency and replication of the Group Policy objects on domain controllers Group Policy Results see how Group Policy works on a particular computer and its logged-on usersINTERNET EXPLORER 5 Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) find samples and tools, including the IEAK Profile Manager, to help you customize Internet Explorer browser software for automated deployment in your enterprise Plus, get these additional online resources: MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER RESOURCE KIT Online Books searchable electronic versions of all seven resource guides help you find what you need fast Help References Error and Event Messages Help, Technical Reference to the Registry, Performance Counter Reference, and Group Policy Reference Tools Help documentation for the 200+ tools on the RESOURCE KIT CD-ROM