Windows Nt Server,9780138565688

Windows Nt Server

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780138565688
ISBN10: 0138565686
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1997-12-01
Publisher(s): Pearson P T R
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Summary

A step-by-step guide to planning, installing, configuring and administering a NT network. Covers managing the system and the users, peripherals and cross-platform communications, performance tuning and security issues. Paper. CD ROM included. DLC: Microsoft Windows NT Server.

Table of Contents

PREFACE XXI(14)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XXXV
ONE What Has Changed Since Windows NT 3.5?
1(16)
The Advent of NT 3.51
2(1)
NT 4.0: An Intelligent System
2(4)
Making the Right Choice
6(1)
What About BackOffice?
7(1)
What to Expect in NT 5.0
8(4)
Individual Domains
8(2)
Transitive Trusting Relationships
10(2)
What Is Kerberos?
12(4)
Conclusion
16(1)
TWO Installation of Windows NT Server 4.0
17(36)
General Installation Tips
18(5)
Installing NT 4.0
19(1)
Installation Options
19(1)
Basic Information Before You Install
20(3)
Potential Problems with SCSI Disks and Controllers
23(4)
What Type of Volume Do I Use for NT System Files?
24(2)
How NT Handles Installation Media
26(1)
Installation Methods
27(2)
New Features Affecting the Installation of NT 4.0
28(1)
Default Versus Custom
28(1)
Standard Installation
29(1)
General Overview of the Installation Process
29(9)
Completing a Standard Installation
29(9)
Using an Unattended Answer File for Network Setup
38(11)
Security Considerations for Installing NT 4.0
49(2)
Conclusion
51(2)
THREE Server Configuration and Management
53(80)
Introduction to the NT 4.0 Resource Kit Utilities
54(7)
Using Programs from the NT Resource Kit
60(1)
Command Prompt Operations
61(3)
Batch Programs
61(3)
The Registry Database
64(4)
Editing the Registry Manually with RegEdit and REGEDT32
65(1)
Editing the Registry with RegKey (NT Resource Kit)
66(2)
NT Server 4.0 License Management
68(1)
Managing Disk Systems
68(1)
Disk Systems and NT
68(13)
Physical Disk Drives, Partitions, and Volumes
69(1)
Creating and Deleting Partitions
70(1)
End Volume Sets
71(1)
Formatting a Partition
71(1)
Labeling a Volume
72(1)
Assigning Drive Letters to a Volume
73(1)
Saving Disk Configuration Information
74(1)
Disk Fault Tolerance
75(6)
Device Drivers
81(1)
Services
82(4)
Managing Services
83(3)
Symmetrical Multiprocessor (SMP) Configurations
86(1)
Control Panel
87(1)
Removing NT Components to Save Space
88(1)
Starting a Server
88(1)
Stopping a Server
89(4)
Configuring Automatic Log-on for NT Server
93(2)
Changing the Log-on Wallpaper for NT Server (and Why?)
95(1)
Connecting to Another System Using IPC$
96(1)
Management from an NT Workstation
96(1)
Management from Windows 3.x and Windows 95 Systems
97(1)
System Alerts
98(1)
Event Logging
99(9)
Overview
101(1)
Event Viewer
101(1)
DumpEL (NT Resource Kit)
102(2)
FORFILES.EXE (New in 4.0 NT Resource Kit)
104(1)
FTEDIT.EXE: FT Registry Information Editor (New on NT 4.0 Resource Kit)
104(1)
Kernel Profiler (New NT 4.0 Resource Kit)
105(1)
Configuring Automatic Restart of a Server
106(2)
Repairing Damaged System Files
108(1)
BOOT.INI Options
109(2)
Adding a Second Boot Option for NT
109(1)
BOOT.INI Options for UPS and Other Hardware Devices
110(1)
Stopping an Application on the Server
111(1)
NT Error and Informational Messages
112(1)
Microsoft Diagnostics (WINMSD)
112(2)
Using Multiple Servers with a Single Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor
114(1)
Designing a System for Performance
114(7)
Server Types
115(1)
Fast Processor with 256K or Greater CACHE
115(6)
Hardware Notes
121(8)
Typical Hardware Problems
122(1)
Preventing Hardware Nightmares
122(1)
General Hardware Notes
123(6)
Technical Support for Your System
129(2)
Conclusion
131(2)
FOUR Network Configuration and Management
133(108)
Administration Tools
134(1)
Network Client Administrator
134(1)
DHCP Manager
134(1)
WINS Manager
134(1)
Protocols and Related Matters
135(33)
NetBEUI
137(1)
NBF
137(1)
TCP/IP
137(22)
SMB
159(3)
DLC
162(1)
NWLINK, IPX/SPX, and Other NetWare Stuff
162(4)
AppleTalk and EtherTalk
166(2)
Choosing a Protocol
168(1)
Installing or Changing Protocols and Other Network Items
168(9)
General Overview
171(6)
Troubleshooting Programs for TCP/IP
177(3)
Verifying Connections with PING
177(1)
Checking Your DHCP Configuration with IPCONFIG
178(2)
Configuring Browsing on Your Network
180(4)
Browsing Other Domains
181(1)
Monitoring Browsers
182(2)
Shared Resources
184(8)
Special Shares
184(7)
Monitoring Shared Resources in NT 4.0 and NT 3.51
191(1)
Domain Overview
192(3)
Primary Domain Controller
193(1)
Backup Domain Controllers
194(1)
Domain Models
195(4)
Single Domain Model
195(1)
Master Domain Model
196(1)
Multiple Master Domain Model
196(1)
Complete Trust Model
197(1)
Roll Your Own Model
198(1)
Domains and Systems Management Server
199(1)
Domain, Server, User Account, and Group Names and Tips
199(2)
Domain Names
200(1)
Computer Names
201(1)
Hints for Managing Your Domain
201(1)
Registry Size and Domains
202(1)
Adding or Removing an NT Workstation or NT Server in a Domain
203(1)
Changing Domains with a Server--Not!
204(1)
Synchronizing Domain Controllers
204(2)
Promoting a Backup Domain Controller to a Primary Domain Controller
206(1)
Stopping the Primary Domain Controller
207(1)
Logging On a Backup Domain Controller
207(1)
Trust Relationships
207(3)
Using Trust Relationships
208(2)
Designing Network Servers
210(1)
Computer Names and NT Server
211(1)
Multiple Network Interface Cards in One Server
211(1)
Mixed Language Networks
212(1)
Coexistence of Windows NT Server with Other Networks
213(6)
LAN Manager 2.x Servers
213(1)
Pathworks 5.x
213(3)
Gateway Services for NetWare
216(2)
Setting the Search Order for Multiple Network Providers
218(1)
Binding Network Components
218(1)
Optimizing Memory Utilization on a Server
219(1)
Remote Access Service
219(12)
Design and Configuration
221(2)
Installing RAS
223(1)
Assigning RAS Permissions to Users
224(1)
Managing the RAS System
224(5)
Miscellaneous Notes
229(1)
Accessing an RAS Server and Guest Accounts
229(1)
RAS with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and Windows95
230(1)
OS/2 RAS Servers
231(1)
Net2Com
231(1)
Replication of Files to Other Systems
232(3)
Miscellaneous Notes on Replication
234(1)
Replication Between NT Server and OS/2 Servers
235(1)
Software Metering and Inventory
235(1)
NET Programs
235(2)
NET CONFIG
236(1)
NET ACCOUNTS
237(1)
Synchronizing Time Across a Network with NET TIME
237(1)
Synchronizing NT Time with TimeServ (NT Resource Kit)
238(1)
Sending Messages to Users on a Server
238(2)
Conclusion
240(1)
FIVE User Management
241(34)
Domain User Accounts
242(12)
Modifying, Creating, Deleting, and Copying User Accounts
242(4)
Account Templates
246(1)
Sorting User Accounts
247(1)
Controlling Which Workstations a User May Use to Log On
248(1)
Controlling Log-on Times
248(3)
Locking Out an Account
251(1)
Disabling the Default User Name in the Log-on Dialog Box
252(1)
Disabling and Renaming User Accounts
253(1)
Restricting an Account for Local Use
254(1)
User Profiles
254(4)
Potential Problems with Profiles
255(1)
Types of Profiles
256(1)
Creating and Assigning Profiles
257(1)
Controlling Network Connections with Profiles
257(1)
Storage of Profiles
258(1)
Log-on Script
258(7)
Client Participation with Log-on and Startup Scripts
259(6)
Groups
265(6)
Local Groups
265(6)
Logging In from Multiple Workstations
271(1)
Changing Passwords from an OS/2 Server
271(1)
Security Checklist
271(1)
What Will Change in NT 5.0
272(1)
Conclusion
272(3)
SIX File Systems
275(28)
Overview
276(1)
NT File Types
277(2)
NT File Systems in General
279(3)
NTFS
279(2)
FAT
281(1)
HPFS (for NT 3.51 version only!)
282(1)
DFS
282(1)
Suggested Directory Structures
283(8)
USERS Directory
284(1)
Home Directory
284(1)
Data Directories
285(1)
Executable Programs
285(1)
Sharing Directories
286(3)
Connecting to NT Server Resources
289(2)
Converting File Systems
291(10)
Compressing Files and Directories
291(2)
The Repair Disk
293(4)
Duplicate NT System Files
297(1)
Replacing a System File
297(2)
Finding Problems with CHKDSK
299(1)
Defragmenting a Disk
300(1)
Security Checklist
301(1)
Volume-Level Security
301(1)
Conclusion
302(1)
SEVEN NT 4.0 Client Configuration and Management
303(42)
Clients and Client Tools Included with NT 4.0 Server
304(6)
Using the Client Tools
304(2)
Sharing the Client Directory
306(1)
Making an Installation Boot Disk
307(1)
Using the Installation Boot Disk
308(1)
Installing Server Tools
309(1)
Configuring Clients
310(25)
Common Features for Clients
311(2)
NT Workstations
313(1)
Windows95
314(1)
Windows for Workgroups
315(15)
Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS and MS Client
330(5)
Remote Boot Option for Clients
335(1)
Adding NTWs to a Domain
335(2)
Logging On a Domain
337(2)
NTW
337(1)
Windows for Workgroups
337(1)
Windows 95
337(2)
Logon Scripts
339(1)
Tracking Network Events on Clients
339(2)
Windows for Workgroups 3.11
339(1)
Windows 95
340(1)
Microsoft's Zero Administration Kit (ZAK)
341(3)
What You Get with ZAK
341(1)
Using ZAK
342(1)
System Requirements
343(1)
Conclusion
344(1)
EIGHT Services for Macintosh
345(22)
Services for Macintosh Network Topologies
346(1)
Components of Services for Macintosh
346(3)
Requirements for Services for Macintosh
346(1)
Requirements for Macintosh Systems Connecting to Services for Macintosh
347(1)
Security
347(2)
File Server Access from Macintosh Clients
349(1)
Installing and Removing Services for Macintosh
349(5)
Installing and Configuring Services for Macintosh
350(1)
Installing the Services for Macintosh Workstation Programs
350(3)
Removing Services for Macintosh
353(1)
Administration of Services for Macintosh
354(6)
Configuring the AppleTalk Protocol
355(1)
Administering Macintosh Users
356(4)
Macintosh Path Lengths
360(1)
File System Issues for Services for Macintosh
360(4)
Making Shared Directories Available to Macintosh Users
360(1)
Disappearing Icons
361(1)
Drop Folders
361(1)
Macintosh Files
361(1)
File and Folder Permissions
362(2)
Mac and NTFS File and Directory Properties
364(1)
Copying a Macintosh File to a FAT Volume
364(1)
Printing with Services for Macintosh
364(1)
Captured Printers
365(1)
Conclusion
365(2)
NINE Printer Use and Management
367(34)
Architecture
368(3)
Print Manager
371(2)
Printer Security
373(1)
Installing and Configuring Printers
374(3)
Changing Printer Properties
377(1)
Installing and Changing Drivers
377(1)
Other Properties
378(1)
Sharing and Unsharing a Printer
378(3)
Deleting Printers
381(1)
Connecting and Disconnecting to Printers
382(1)
The Print Information Box
383(1)
Using Multiple Printers Connected to One Print Device
384(1)
Printer Pools
384(1)
Considerations for Special Printers
385(3)
Direct Network Interface Printers
386(1)
DLC Printers
387(1)
TCP/IP Printers
387(1)
PostScript Printer Characteristics
388(1)
Separator Pages
388(2)
Printer Messages
390(1)
Printing from an NT System to a Remote NT Printer
390(2)
Printers on Non-NT Systems
392(1)
Using Printers from Network Clients
393(3)
Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS and MS Client
393(1)
Windows for Workgroups
393(1)
Windows 95
394(2)
Non-NT Print Servers
396(4)
Windows for Workgroups
397(1)
Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS
397(2)
NetWare Printers
399(1)
Conclusion
400(1)
TEN Disaster Preparedness and Management
401(28)
Maintaining Tape Devices
402(6)
Setting Up a Successful Backup Strategy
408(2)
System Backups
408(1)
User Backups
409(1)
Tape Backup Programs
410(12)
NT's Backup Program
410(4)
Using NTBackup with the NT Scheduler
414(2)
Other Backup Options
416(2)
Picking the Files to Back Up
418(3)
Other Files
421(1)
Backup Tapes
421(1)
Restoring the System Files (Registry)
421(1)
Backing Up Network Systems
422(1)
Real-Time Backup of Server
423(3)
Octopus
423(1)
Real-Time Fault Tolerance with Clusters
424(1)
Advantages of Clustering
425(1)
Power Backup and Monitoring Systems
426(2)
APC Power Chute
427(1)
Conclusion
428(1)
ELEVEN Tuning NT Servers and Networks
429(42)
NT Performance Monitoring System
430(7)
Objects and Counters
430(2)
Producing a List of Performance Monitor Counters
432(1)
Performance Monitor
432(2)
General Performance Monitor Tips
434(1)
Setting Alerts with Performance Monitor
434(3)
NT Resource Kit
437(1)
Automating Performance Monitor with DataLog (NT Resource Kit)
437(2)
Monitoring Performance
439(21)
Bottlenecks and Other Problems
439(1)
Creating an Overview Performance Monitor Settings File
440(1)
Steps for Tuning
440(3)
Monitoring and Controlling Server Usage
443(4)
Collecting Statistics with NET STATISTICS
447(2)
Domains
449(6)
Microsoft Network Monitor
455(5)
Tuning Specific NT Subsystems
460(8)
Virtual Memory System
460(1)
System Memory (RAM)
461(2)
Balancing the System Loading
463(1)
Network Performance
464(2)
CPU
466(1)
Disk Subsystems
467(1)
Conclusion
468(3)
TWELVE Security
471(24)
Validation of Log-ons
473(2)
Security Account Manager (SAM)
475(1)
Security Reference Monitor (SAM)
476(1)
Discretionary Access Controls (DACL)
477(1)
Security and RAS
477(2)
Access to Server Administrative Functions
479(1)
Permissions
479(1)
Securing NT System Files
480(1)
Securing Floppy Disk Drives on a Server
481(1)
File Deletions
482(1)
Computer Accounts
482(1)
Domains and Trust Accounts
482(1)
Guest Accounts
483(1)
Auditing
483(1)
Rights
483(1)
SNMP and Security
484(1)
Passwords
485(3)
Password Tips
486(1)
Changing Passwords
486(2)
Log-on Restrictions
488(1)
Warning Messages at Logon
488(1)
Restricting Access to Certain Programs
488(1)
Automatic NT Log-off
488(2)
Using Profiles for Restricting Users
490(1)
Starting a Screen Saver Before Log-on
490(1)
Finding a User's Permissions with PERMS.EXE (ResKit)
491(1)
Hidden Shares
492(1)
Client Security Issues
492(1)
Windows for Workgroups
492(1)
Windows 95
492(1)
Proxies With NT--Catapult, the Proxy Server
493(1)
Conclusion
494(1)
APPENDIX A Listing of Products and Companies Mentioned 495(4)
American Power Conversion 495(1)
Arcada Systems (Now Owned by Seagate) 495(1)
DigiBoard 496(1)
Consensys Corporation 496(1)
Black Box 496(1)
Digital Equipment Corporation 496(1)
Executive Software 496(1)
Intergraph 497(1)
Microsoft 497(1)
NetManage 497(1)
Network Technologies 497(1)
Octopus Technologies 497(1)
Prentice Hall Technical Reference 497(2)
APPENDIX B Glossary of Terms and Definitions 499(16)
APPENDIX C Contacting the Authors 515(2)
APPENDIX D About the CD-ROM 517(6)
NTMUM 517(1)
BlackBoard Lock 518(1)
Web Trend (30-day Evaluation Copy) 518(1)
DistStat (15-day Evaluation Copy) 519(1)
Before You Begin 519(1)
CodeSafe for Win95/NT V3.0 Version 520(1)
Diskeeper Lite for NT 4.0 521(1)
Commander: A File Utility Tool 522(1)
Dustman File Cleaner 522(1)
INDEX 523

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