Windows NT DNS (New Rider's Professional Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Herman L Nief (Author), Michael J Masterson (Author)

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At the core of Windows NT DNS is a Zen-like guide to achieving harmony. In this case, the peaceful coexistence for which you're aiming isn't between you and the universe but rather between two naming structures that are somewhat at odds: the DNS (Domain Name Server) and the NetBIOS naming system. The authors expertly lead you through the process of creating a Windows networking environment that both DNS and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) can live with comfortably and productively. In addition, you're provided with tutorials on the naming schemas, as well as practical information on designing, implementing, and configuring a Windows-based DNS network. But what makes the book gel is the clarity of prose and thought resounding throughout.

The book opens with a chapter that could easily be entitled DNS 101. It outlines what DNS is and its role in individual networks and the greater computer world (i.e., the Internet). The book then logically progresses to dissections of NetBIOS names, the WINS server, and how to maximize each system on your network. They then cover the ins and outs of Microsoft's DNS Server, which, like the WINS server, is bundled with NT. More than half of the pages are dedicated to practical application: from configuring servers to working with Internet service providers to troubleshooting and maintenance. As a bonus, you get six appendices that cover subjects such as Requests for Comments (RFCs) on DNS and NetBIOS, as well as information on how to register your domain names with the Internet Network Information Center (InterNIC). An impressive effort, Windows NT DNS should definitely populate the bookshelves of those whose occupations require intimate knowledge of Windows NT networking and the Internet.--Sarah L. Roberts-Witt

Product Description
This book focuses on the implementation of the Domain Name Service within Windows NT-treating it thoroughly from the viewpoint of an experienced Windows NT professional. An authoritative and comprehensive reference on the implementation of DNS within the Windows NT environment, this guide has detailed, real-world examples that illustrate the material throughout. Windows NT DNS is a reference for System Engineers and System Architects. It is the only book available covering the implementation of DNS within the Windows NT environment. First, the book covers the details of how DNS functions within NT, then specific interactions with critical network components are explored. Finally, proven procedures to design and set up DNS is demonstrated.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 325 pages
• Publisher: Sams; illustrated edition edition (August 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562059432
• ISBN-13: 978-1562059439
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,551,845 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I use this book with all of my students, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

The true strength of this book lies in its clear understanding and explanation on how netbios and host name resolution works, and the concepts behind DNS. I think this book covers these topics better than any book I have read. I use it in all of my TCP/IP training classes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful! Better than O'Reilly.., May 24, 1999

By A Customer

You won't be flooded with complicated words in this book. You open it, read, and perform the tasks..in the end you will feel like you have accomplished something most people are afraid to tackle on NT!

DNS on NT has been a scary thing..but a lot of that can be blamed on a lack of knowledge and how to properly configure DNS on NT. With this book you will kick ass and never have to deal with the hassles [and patches] of DNS/Bind on Unix..

I found this especially helpful with my Cable Modem. I setup an NT box with 2 NIC cards, MS Proxy Server, and configured the machine a CACHE DNS server. This way all the machines on my internal network were able to do lookups quickly.. This book shows it all!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great overview for the NT administrator implementing DNS, March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This book offers a good overall insight into DNS, BIND and Windows NT own implementation of DNS.

The ordering of sections could have been done slightly differently, with the DNS overview/introduction sections first then Windows NT overview sections and lastly Windows NT DNS sections.

If you need to implement DNS in an NT environment or even in a heterogeneous one, this book will help you understand the basics and how to create your DNS structure thereafter.

With the imminent arrival of Windows 2000 and Dynamic DNS, Microsoft Active Directory etc, this book needs to be updated by the end of 1999 to stay current and relevant.