Windows Server 2003 A Beginner's Guide

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Authors: Martin S. Matthews

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Employ all of the features of Microsoft's most powerful operating system regardless of your experience level. Author Marty Matthews' patient approach will help you understand in detail hundreds of features and allow you to take advantage of all the power that is available in Windows Server 2003. Follow step-by-step tutorials covering all the essential aspects of migrating, deploying, networking, and administering this operating system. You'll learn to work with domains, Active Directory, virtual private networking (VPN), Terminal Services, Internet Information Services (IIS), Remote Installation Services, and many other features including the latest security upgrades designed to foster the…

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List price: $39.99
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 1/1/2003
Binding: E-Book
Language: English

Marty Matthews is the author of more than 80 books on programming and computing, including Dynamic Web Programming: A Beginner's Guide, Windows 8.1 for Seniors QuickSteps, and iPad for Seniors QuickSteps. Marty has worked as a programmer and was president of a software company.

Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Introduction	p. xix
The Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exploring Windows Server 2003	p. 3
Understand the Reasons for Windows Server 2003	p. 4
Compare Windows Server 2003 Editions	p. 5
Understand Windows Server 2003 Components	p. 7
Deploy Windows Server 2003	p. 8
Network Windows Server 2003	p. 10
Communicate and Use the Internet with Windows Server 2003	p. 13
Administer Windows Server 2003	p. 15
Identify the Functions You Need	p. 20
Module 1 Mastery Check	p. 22
Migrating to Windows Server 2003	p. 23
Evaluate Your Organization's Size	p. 24
Evaluate Your Hardware and Software	p. 26
Evaluate Your Networking Environment	p. 28
Evaluate Your Security Demands	p. 30
Evaluate Support for the Internet	p. 33
Deciding Whether to Migrate	p. 36
Module 2 Mastery Check	p. 38
Deploying Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional
Preparing for Installation	p. 41
Consider Installation Needs	p. 42
Check System Requirements	p. 42
Make Correct Installation Choices	p. 52
Prepare Systems for Installation	p. 70
Plan a Windows Server 2003 Migration	p. 74
Complete an Installation Check List	p. 76
Module 3 Mastery Check	p. 78
Installing Windows Server 2003	p. 81
Choose a Setup Method	p. 82
Start Setup	p. 82
Run Setup	p. 88
Activate and Register the Software	p. 102
Configure a Server	p. 104
Prepare an Installation Plan	p. 117
Module 4 Mastery Check	p. 119
Rolling Out Windows XP Professional	p. 121
Run a Clean Install Started from a Newer Windows Version	p. 122
Run a Clean Install Started in Other Ways	p. 129
Run an Upgrade	p. 133
Automate Windows XP Installation	p. 137
Create and Use Disk Images	p. 160
Prepare an Installation Plan II	p. 167
Module 5 Mastery Check	p. 169
Remote Installation Services	p. 171
Install and Set Up Remote Installation Services	p. 173
Configure Remote Installation Services	p. 177
Test and Troubleshoot Remote Installation Services	p. 180
Extend Remote Installation Services	p. 185
Customize the Client Experience	p. 192
Remote Installation Plan	p. 196
Module 6 Mastery Check	p. 199
Networking Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Networking Environment	p. 203
Define Networking	p. 204
Identify Networking Schemes	p. 205
Understand Networking Hardware	p. 225
Use Network Topologies	p. 249
Implement Networking Protocols	p. 250
Planning a Network	p. 260
Module 7 Mastery Check	p. 262
Setting Up and Managing a Network	p. 263
Set Up Network Interface Cards	p. 264
Install Network Functions and Configure Protocols	p. 270
Test the Network	p. 276
Review Server Support and Network Addressing	p. 279
Set Up DHCP, DNS, and WINS	p. 280
Set Up User Accounts and Group Permissions	p. 300
Make Sure Networking Is Properly Set Up	p. 305
Module 8 Mastery Check	p. 307
Using Active Directory and Domains	p. 309
Review the Active Directory Environment	p. 310
Install Active Directory	p. 316
Understand Active Directory Structure and Configuration	p. 323
Replicate Active Directory among Sites	p. 333
Active Directory Summary	p. 337
Plan an Active Directory Implementation	p. 338
Module 9 Mastery Check	p. 340
Communications and the Internet
Communications and Internet Services	p. 343
Connect Directly Between Two Computers	p. 344
Set Up and Use Telephony Connections	p. 353
Set Up and Maintain the Windows Server 2003 Router	p. 361
Set Up an Internet Connection	p. 365
Find Information on the Internet	p. 369
Send and Receive Internet Mail	p. 374
Plan the Use of Communications and the Internet	p. 380
Module 10 Mastery Check	p. 382
Internet Information Services Version 6	p. 383
Explore the IIS 6 Environment	p. 384
Install IIS 6	p. 394
Migrate to IIS 6	p. 397
Customize and Maintain IIS 6	p. 406
Understand and Manage Windows Media Services	p. 420
Plan the Use of Internet Information Services	p. 424
Module 11 Mastery Check	p. 427
Virtual Private Networking	p. 429
Understand VPN	p. 430
Use the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol	p. 431
Use the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol	p. 434
Prepare for VPN	p. 435
Set Up a VPN Server	p. 443
Set Up a VPN Client	p. 453
Install Virtual Private Networking	p. 458
Module 12 Mastery Check	p. 460
Terminal Services and Remote Desktop	p. 461
Understand Terminal Services	p. 462
Set Up Terminal Services	p. 463
Manage Terminal Services	p. 467
Use Applications Server Mode	p. 471
Understand User Licensing	p. 474
Use Remote Desktop for Administration	p. 482
Use Remote Desktop	p. 484
Plan the Use of Terminal Services and Remote Desktop	p. 489
Module 13 Mastery Check	p. 491
Administering Windows Server 2003
Managing Storage and File Systems	p. 495
Understand Storage and File Systems	p. 496
Use Disk Management	p. 502
Use Dynamic Volume Management	p. 521
Use the Distributed File System	p. 524
Handle Removable and Remote Storage	p. 527
Use Backup Or Restore	p. 533
Plan the Use of Storage and File Systems	p. 545
Module 14 Mastery Check	p. 547
Setting Up and Managing Printing and Faxing	p. 549
Understand Windows Server 2003 Printing	p. 550
Set Up Printing	p. 551
Tune a Printer's Configuration	p. 558
Control a Printer's Queue	p. 567
Manage Fonts	p. 571
Set Up and Use Faxing	p. 579
Plan for Setting Up and Managing Printing and Faxing	p. 584
Module 15 Mastery Check	p. 586
Managing Windows Server 2003	p. 587
Use the Control Panel	p. 588
Use the Task Manager	p. 600
Use the Microsoft Management Console	p. 603
Explore the Registry	p. 606
Understand the Boot Process	p. 612
Use Group Policies	p. 621
Employ User Profiles	p. 626
Update Windows Server 2003	p. 631
Plan the Management of Windows Server 2003	p. 635
Module 16 Mastery Check	p. 637
Controlling Windows Server 2003 Security	p. 639
Authenticate the User	p. 640
Control Access	p. 656
Secure Stored Data	p. 671
Understand Private/Public Key Encryption	p. 680
Secure Data Transmission	p. 682
Plan Security Implementation	p. 687
Module 17 Mastery Check	p. 689
Answers to Mastery Checks	p. 691
Module 1: Exploring Windows Server 2003	p. 691
Module 2: Migrating to Windows Server 2003	p. 692
Module 3: Preparing for Installation	p. 693
Module 4: Installing Windows Server 2003	p. 694
Module 5: Rolling Out Windows XP Professional	p. 695
Module 6: Remote Installation Services	p. 696
Module 7: Windows Server 2003 Networking Environment	p. 697
Module 8: Setting Up and Managing a Network	p. 698
Module 9: Using Active Directory and Domains	p. 699
Module 10: Communications and Internet Services	p. 700
Module 11: Internet Information Services Version 6	p. 701
Module 12: Virtual Private Networking	p. 702
Module 13: Terminal Services and Remote Desktop	p. 703
Module 14: Managing Storage and File Systems	p. 704
Module 15: Setting Up and Managing Printing and Faxing	p. 705
Module 16: Managing Windows Server 2003	p. 706
Module 17: Controlling Windows Server 2003 Security	p. 707
Index	p. 709
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