Comprehensive, authoritative, and eminently practical, Inside Windows Server 2003 is an essential resource for IT professionals.Containing in-depth coverage of the newest Windows server technology, this book guides you through the complexities of installing, configuring, and managing a Windows Server 2003 system. Thousands of practical tips, recommendations, diagnostic aids, and troubleshooting techniques based on actual deployments and migrations help you set up and maintain a high-performance, reliable, and secure server that meets or exceeds the needs of its users.You will find coverage of the more than 200 new features incorporated into Windows Server 2003, along with numerous updates and improvements, including:Volume Shadow Copy feature that permits taking snapshots of changes to filesForest Trust type that permits two-way, transitive trusts between forests64-bit architecture that supports Intel Itanium and Itanium-2 servers Many new command line tools, including how to manage a headless server with no keyboard, video, or mouseDozens of features to improve your system s securityFor each feature, the book discusses underlying design principles, provides process descriptions that help identify interoperability issues, and details procedures for installation and configuration.
In particular, the book focuses on the increasingly critical issues of security, remote access, and system interoperability. Specific topics covered include:Performing upgrades and automated installationsAdding hardwareManaging DNSManaging Active Directory replication and securityWorking with network access security and KerberosManaging group policies with a mixture of platformsManaging shared resourcesManaging file encryption and a public key infrastructureManaging remote access and Internet routingRecovering from system failuresWith the information and experience-based advice in Inside Windows Server 2003, you will be well equipped to deploy and manage a highly effective and smoothly functioning system. 0735711585B03172003