Inside Windows Server 2003

Windows .NET Server contains comprehensive information on deploying, managing, and troubleshooting systems using both Windows .NET and its predecessor. Readers get the in-depth, practical knowledge they need to master the hundreds of complex and often frustrating features found in Windows .NET Server. Inside Windows .NET Server is structured around a production deployment of Windows .NET in a global enterprise. Each chapter contains a lively feature description followed by extensively illustrated procedures for setting up and managing each service. All along the way, Boswell includes proven advice for improving stability, performance, and security. Readers of Boswell’s Inside Windows 2000 Server declared it to be the best resource on the market. Inside Windows .NET Server improves coverage of existing features while expanding the scope to include the new features and improvements that make Windows .NET a must-have upgrade.

Table of Contents

Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1. Installing and Configuring Windows .NET Server.
2. Performing Upgrades and Automated Installations.
3. Adding Hardware.
4. Managing NetBIOS Name Resolution.
5. Managing DNS.
6. Understanding Active Directory Services.
7. Managing Active Directory Replication.
8. Designing Windows .NET Domains.
9. Deploying Windows .NET Domains.
10. Active Directory Maintenance.
11. Understanding Network Access Security and Kerberos.
12. Managing Group Policies.
13. Managing Active Directory Security.
14. Configuring Data Storage.
15. Managing File Systems.
16. Managing Shared Resources.
17. Managing File Encryption.
18. Managing a Public Key Infrastructure.
19. Managing the User Operating Environment.
20. Managing Remote Access and Internet Routing.
21. Recovering from System Failures.
Index.