Configuring Windows 2000 Server

Specifics you need to get Windows 2000 Server running-and keep it running Configuring Active Directory, Dynamic DNS, DHCP, WINS, and other networking components in complex corporate networks Optimizing Windows 2000 Server performance Group policies and user profiles: Strengthening your control over workstations Using the Microsoft Management Console and Win2000's new administrative tools

All you need to jumpstart your Windows 2000 Server deployment-now!

Windows 2000 Server is a dramatic upgrade-and if you want to make the most of it, you'll want expert support every step of the way. Configuring Windows 2000 Server delivers. It's the first book to focus 100% on the nitty-gritty of getting Windows 2000 Server running right-and keeping it that way. MCSE Curt Simmons offers "meat-and-potatoes" practical solutions for everything from installation to security, interoperability to optimization-and much more.

Master Windows 2000 Server's new features, from plug-and-play support to disk management; learn how to configure Active Directory; and explore Windows 2000 Server's networking solutions. Take control of Windows 2000 Server through the Microsoft Management Console and its key snap-in components, then secure your server with Kerberos, signed code, and other crucial security improvements.

You'll find detailed coverage of Windows 2000's enhanced print, application, and file management features; IntelliMirror management tools; and Encrypting File System and other security features.Also included is how to integrate Windows 2000 Server with NetWare and UNIX?/Linux? networks, and much more.

Whether you're evaluating Windows 2000 Server, planning for full-scale deployment, or managing systems you've already installed, Configuring Windows 2000 Server is the expert companion you've been searching for

Table of contents

1: Overview of New Features in Windows 2000 Server

Management
Microsoft Management Console
The Active Directory
Application Installation Service
Group Policy Editor
Intellimirror
Web Based Enterprise Management
Windows Scripting Host
Application and Publishing Services
Web Application Services
Message Queuing Services
Transaction Services
Web Publishing Services
Indexing
Streaming Media
Networking
Dynamic Domain Name System
Network Address Translator
Asynchronous Transfer Mode and Fibre Channel
Windows Quality of Service
IP Telephony
Services for Macintosh
File System
NTFS Enhancements
Remote Storage Services and Removable Storage Manager
Enhanced Backup Utility
Print Services
Improved Scalability
Enterprise Memory Architecture
SMP Scalability and I20 Support
Job Object and Clustering
Security
Kerberos Authentication
Public Key Certificate Server
Smart Card
Security Configuration Editor
IP Security Protocol
Setup Tools
Summary

2: Installing Windows 2000 Server

Hardware Requirements for Windows 2000 Server
Getting Windows NT Server 4
0 Ready to Upgrade
Install Service Pack 4 or 5
Convert FAT Disks to NTFS
Install TCP/IP and Remove Unnecessary Protocols
Install and Implement DHCP
Install DNS
Review Hardware
Review Users and Groups
Installing Windows 2000 Server
About Domain Controllers
Performing the Windows 2000 Upgrade
Installing a Clean Copy of Windows 2000 Server
Summary

Desktop
Start Menu
My Briefcase
Internet Explorer
Recycle Bin
My Network Places
My Documents
My Computer
Control Panel
Accessories
Accessibility
Communications
System Tools
Other Features
Administrative Tools
Component Services
Computer Management
Configure Your Server
Data Sources
DHCP Manager
Distributed File System
DNS Management
Event Viewer
File Manager
Internet Services Manager
Licensing
Performance
Routing and Remote Access
Terminal Services Licensing
WINS
Active Directory Administrative Tools
Summary

Understanding Plug and Play
Add/Remove Hardware Wizard
Device Manager
General Tab
Advanced Tab
Driver Property Sheet
Resources Property Sheet
Other Tabs
Using Control Panel
Fax
Game Controllers
Keyboard and Mouse
Phone and Modem Option
Printers
Scanners and Camera Properties
Hardware Profiles
Using System Information
Summary

File Systems
Dynamic and Basic Disks
Upgrading a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
Managing Dynamic Volumes
Volume Properties
Configuring Simple Volumes
Configuring Spanned Volumes
Configuring and Managing Striped Volumes
Fault Tolerance Solutions
Creating Mirrored Volumes
Deleting a Mirrored Volume
Removing a Mirrored Volume
Breaking a Mirrored Volume
Repairing a Mirrored Volume
Creating RAID-5 Volumes
Deleting RAID-5 Volumes
Reactivating RAID-5 Volumes
Repairing RAID-5 Volumes
Disk Tools
Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter
Error Checking
Maintenance Wizard
Summary

Start Menu and TaskBar
Configuring Settings Using Control Panel
Accessibility Options
Display
Folder Options
Internet Options
Regional Options
Sounds and Multimedia
System
Summary

The Structure of the Registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
Using the Registry Editors
Using Regedt32
Using Regedit
Backup Options in Windows 2000 Server
Backup Types
Using Windows Backup
Summary

Storage Concepts
Understanding Libraries
Understanding Media Pools
Understanding Media States
Setting Up and Using Remote Storage
Volume Management
Managing Media
Using Removable Storage
Configuring and Managing Libraries
Configuring Media Pools
Configuring and Managing Physical Media
Configuring Queued Work and Operator Requests
Configuring Removable Storage Security
Using Removable Storage Command Line
Summary

Features of the Active Directory
Scalability
DNS Integration and Standard Naming
Extensibility
Security
Active Directory Organization
Domain
Organizational Units
Objects
Tree
Forest
Sites
Active Directory Design
Global Catalog
Schema
Namespace
Naming Conventions
Installing the Active Directory
Using the Active Directory Administrative Tools
Active Directory Users and Computers
Active Directory Domains and Trusts
Active Directory Sites and Services
Active Directory Schema
Summary

Installing Protocols in Windows 2000 Server
TCP/IP
TCP/IP Review
Configuring TCP/IP
Installing and Configuring TCP/IP Simple Services
NWLink
Using Other Protocols
NetBEUI
AppleTalk
DLC
Network Monitor Driver
Streams Environment
Adjusting Protocol Bindings
Quality of Service (QoS) Admission Control
Installing QoS
Installing the Packet Scheduler
Configuring QoS Policies
Summary

How DHCP Works
Reviewing DHCP Terminology
Installing DHCP
Configuring the DHCP Server
DHCP Server Properties
Authorizing a DHCP Server
Creating Scopes and Superscopes
Configuring DHCP Options
The DHCP Database
Summary

Understanding DNS
DNS Zones
DNS in Windows 2000 Server
Installing DNS
Configuring DNS
Connecting to Another Computer
Removing a DNS Server
Creating a New Zone
Manually Updating a Server
Clearing the Cache
Configuring the DNS Server Properties
Configuring Zone Properties
Configuring Resource Records
Summary

How WINS Works
Using WINS in Windows 2000
Installing WINS
Configuring the WINS Server
Adding a WINS Server to the Console
WINS Properties
Server Status
Examining Server Statistics
WINS Server Properties
Using Server All Tasks Functions
Managing WINS Registrations
Managing Replication
Summary

Overview of Remote Access
Dial-up Connectivity
Virtual Private Networks
New Features of Remote Access
Overview of Routing
Installing Routing and Remote Access
Configuring Routing and Remote Access
Adding a Server
Server Properties
Routing Interfaces
Dial-in Clients
Ports
IP Routing
Remote Access Policies
Creating a New Remote Access Policy
Summary

pple Macintosh Interoperability
Installing the Services for Macintosh
Macintosh User Accounts
Configuring AppleTalk
Creating and Managing Macintosh Accessible Volumes
Interoperability with Novell NetWare
Installing NWLink
Configuring NWLink
Installing GSNW
Configuring GSNW
Directory Service Migration Tool
Summary

New Security Features in Windows 2000
Authentication
Kerberos V5
Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)
NT LAN Manager (NTLM)
Active Directory Object-based Access Control
Encrypting File System
Encrypting or Decrypting a File or Folder
Configuring Recovery Agents
Security Policies
The Security Template Snap-in
Configuring the Policies
The Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-in
Certificates
Installing the Certificate Authority
Managing Certificates
Summary

IP Security Features
IPSec Policy Agent
Tunneling with IPSec
Configuring IPSec
Creating an IP Security Policy
Creating New IPSec Policy Rules
Managing Filter Lists
Checking Policy Integrity
Restoring