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Windows XP Professional Network Administration

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ISBN-10: 0072225041

ISBN-13: 9780072225044

Edition: 2002

Authors: Toby Velte

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This manual explores Windows XP network administration, covering Outlook, Outlook Express, IIS, monitoring Windows XP network performance, and NTFS security. It discusses how to utilize remote desktop assistance and how to understand VPN functionality in relation to XP.
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List price: $54.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Publication date: 8/28/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 592
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English

Toby J. Velte, Ph.D., MCSE+I, CCNA, CCDA is CEO of FireSummit, Inc., an innovative network services firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is co-author of the best-selling Cisco: A Beginner's Guide.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Windows XP Networking
Networking Fundamentals
Bits and Bytes
Data--From the Computer's Perspective
Network Devices
OSI Reference Model
The Seven-Layer Stack
OSI Implementation by Layer
Network Technologies
Ethernet
Token Ring
ATM
Wireless
WAN Technologies
Dial-in Technologies
WAN Trunk Technologies
Introduction to Windows XP Professional Networking
What's New in Windows XP Professional
Networking Features
Other Features
Windows XP Professional Networking Features
File Systems
Internet Connection Sharing
Security
Upgrading from Windows NT/9X/2000
System Requirements
Upgrading from Another Flavor of Windows
Migration Preparation
Servers
Making the Move
Activation
TCP/IP and Other Protocols
TCP/IP
Understanding TCP/IP
IP Addressing
IP Addresses, Subnet Masks, and Default Gateways
TCP/IP Addressing in Windows XP Professional
Upgrading
Assigning an IP Address
Configuring a TCP/IP Connection
Managing TCP/IP Addresses
Setting Up Addresses in Windows XP Professional
TCP/IP Autoaddressing (APIPA and DHCP)
Static IP Addressing
Alternate IP Configuration
Name Resolution
Other Protocols
Internetworking
Creating Network Connections
Hardware
Hardware Connection Overview
Analog Modems
ISDN Hardware
DSL Hardware
Cable Hardware
Solving Hardware Problems
Creating Internet Connections
Meet the New Connection Wizard
Using the New Connection Wizard
Managing Connections
Configuring Dialing Locations
Area Code Rules
Using Calling Cards
Workgroup Connections
Connecting Clients to the Workgroup
Network Setup Wizard
Manual Configuration
Using Internet Connection Sharing
ICS Features
Setting Up ICS
ICS VPN Model
ICS Troubleshooting
ICF on a Workgroup
ICF Overview
Using ICF
ICF Incompatibilities
Logging
Configuring ICF
Wireless Connections
WPAN
WLAN
Setting Up Wireless Connections
Configuration
Domain Connectivity
Windows Domains 101
What Is a Domain?
How Domains Work
How Windows XP Fits into the Domain Model
Domain Connectivity
Joining a Domain
Troubleshooting Domain Connection Problems
Accessing Domain Resources
Security
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Universal Naming Convention
Active Directory
IntelliMirror
Organizational Units
Global Catalog
Groups
Administrative Tools
Internet Information Services
What Is IIS?
IIS 5.1 Features
FrontPage
Intranet Content Management
Installing IIS
Placement Considerations
Hardware and Networking Components
Software Components
Installation Steps
Configuring IIS
IIS Management
HTTP IIS Manager
Configuring Web Services
Configuring an FTP Server
Using IIS
Setting Default Pages
Managing Security
Managing Content
Connectivity Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques
Troubleshooting Windows XP
Startup Modes
Boot Floppy Disk
Installation Repair
Hung Programs
Stopping Startup Programs
MMC
Event Viewer
Status Menu Command
Network Support Help
Network Diagnostics
Repairing a Connection
System Restore
Dr. Watson
Problem Solving
LAN Problems
Remote Access Problems
Helpful Network Tools and Scenarios
ping
arp
Ipconfig
tracert
nbtstat
pathping
Network Resources
Network Security
Windows XP Professional Security Features
What's New in Windows XP Professional
Local Security Policy
ICF Security Logging
Security Templates
Auditing Security
Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-In
Securing Servers
IPSec
Logon
Protocols
Authentication
Access Control Lists
Group Policy
NTFS Security Options
NTFS Features
4.0 vs. 5.0
Compression
Disk Quotas
EFS
NTFS Optimization
Sparse Files
NTFS Permissions
Individual User Permissions
Folder and Volume Permissions
Converting/Formatting Drives with NTFS
Issues
Converting
Network Shares
Understanding Shares
Folder and Drive Sharing
Drive Mapping
Printer Sharing
Application Sharing
Controlling Shared Access
Security
Using the Computer Management Snap-In
Offine Files and Folders
Using Offine Files and Folders
Enabling
Making Files and Folders Available Offline
Downloading Files for Offline Use
Deleting Offline Files
Security
Printing in Offline Mode
Synchronization
Synchronizing Offline Files and Folders
Laptop Synchronization Options
Windows Briefcase
Using the Briefcase
Moving Files to the Briefcase
Copying the Briefcase to a Laptop
Using Briefcase Files
Briefcase Synchronization
Troubleshooting Offline Files
Inability to Make a Folder an Offline Folder
Files Available Online Are Not Available Offline
Fast User Switching Enabled
Resolve File Conflicts Message Appears
Inability to Synchronize Offline Files
Advanced Networking
Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
Understanding Remote Desktop
Features
Remote Desktop Protocol
Security Issues
Using Remote Desktop
Configuring a Server for Remote Desktop
Configuring a Client for Remote Desktop
Establishing Remote Desktop Connections
Remote Desktop Function
Other Remote Desktop Settings
Understanding Remote Assistance
Features
Security Issues
Using Remote Assistance
Configuring Remote Assistance
Sending Invitations
Accepting an Invitation
Remote Access and Virtual Private Networks
Remote Access
Understanding Remote Access
Configuring a Computer to Accept Remote Access Calls
Laptop ("Road Warrior") Connections
VPN Connections
Understanding Virtual Private Networks
Creating a VPN Connection
Receiving a VPN Connection
Troubleshooting VPN Connections
Quality of Service
What Is QoS?
Raw Bandwidth Is Not Enough
QoS Concepts
RSVP
DiffServ
QoS in Windows XP
Windows XP Usability
Setup Steps
Management
Monitoring QoS
Interconnectivity with Other Systems
NetWare Connections
Client Service for NetWare
Gateway Service for NetWare
Accessing NetWare Resources
Printing
Linux/UNIX Connections
Services for UNIX 3.0
SAMBA
NFS Servers
Monitoring XP Network Performance
Network Performance Overview
Concepts
Network Construction
Network Segmentation
System Monitor
Basics
Views
What to Monitor
Capacity Planning
Network Simulation
Network Simulation Tools
Third-Party Tools
Lucent VitalSuite
Concord eHealth
HP Open View
Compuware Network Vantage
Windows .NET Administration Tools
Active Directory Domains and Trusts
Active Directory Sites and Services
Active Directory Users and Computers
Certification Authority
Cluster Administrator
Component Services
Computer Management
Connection Manager Administration Kit
Data Sources (ODBC)
DHCP
Distributed File System
DNS
Event Viewer
Local Security Policy
.NET Framework Configuration
.NET Wizards
Network Load Balancing Manager
Performance
Remote Desktops
Remote Storage
Routing and Remote Access
Server Extensions Administrator
Services
Telephony
Terminal Services Manager and Terminal Server Licensing
WINS
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