Managing Windows 2000 Network Services (Syngress) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

~ Syngress (Author), Thomas W. Shinder (Author)

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Another in the series of exceptionally focused Windows 2000 books, Managing Windows 2000 Network Services takes aim at the operating system's considerable capacity to communicate with other computers across networks of various sizes and purposes. The authors of this book--a slate of highly decorated Microsoft-certified experts--pick apart the Windows 2000 networking facilities, explaining clearly how each functions.

When discussing a network service and its administration features, the authors typically combine procedures with plenty of background information (including some very high-quality conceptual diagrams). This approach allows you to complete common tasks quickly and straighten out unusual situations. You should definitely read the helpful question-and-answer sections at the end of each chapter.

A rather large typeface and a lie-flat binding make it easy to consult this book while seated at a console, with both hands occupied. Though it lacks sample tests and other features you'd normally find in a study aid, this book should prove itself of great assistance in preparing for the Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (70-216) and Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (70-221) exams, among others. The more you know about networking for the certification exams, the better you'll do. --David Wall

Topics covered: Windows 2000 networking as it differs from earlier versions of Windows networking. Windows 2000's implementation of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, WINS, and virtual private network (VPN) technologies (including IPSec). Routing coverage is excellent, as is the information on effectively managing Windows 2000 networks.

Product Description

Many organizations and network administrators are looking for information on Windows 2000 and its new features. IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring and managing Microsoft products will be highly motivated to migrate to this new technology, based on its promise of reducing administrative overhead.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (the predecessor to Windows NT 4 Server) integrates network services for companies and administrators to set up and manage networks, remote access and extranets, as well as to manage other communications. Managing Windows 2000 Network Services will be the first book to focus exclusively on networking and integrated voice, video, and data on networks. Readers will learn how to deploy and integrate all Windows 2000 networking technologies within an enterprise network.



* The publication of the book will be with or soon after the release of Windows 2000
* Focuses completely on Network Services

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Product Details

• Paperback: 664 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (March 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928994067
• ISBN-13: 978-1928994060
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,648,736 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Win2k Information for Implemeters and Network Pro's, February 19, 2000

By A Customer

There are some books you like, some books you don't like, and some books you think are *really* special. I put "Managing Windows 2000 Network Services" into into the *really* special group.

The Networking components of Windows 2000 are radically different from those we're used to working with in Windows NT 4.0. For those old familiar services, like DHCP, WINS, and DNS, the interfaces have all changed significantly. What you used to be able to do without thinking can become a trial by fire in Windows 2000.

The user interface is not the only thing that's changed. DHCP has new functionality such as support for Vendor and User classes, integration with Dynamic DNS where it can update Host (A) records and Pointer (PTR) records for DHCP clients. The new WINS server allows replication partners to maintain persistent connections with replication partners, and the formerly arduous task of manually tombstoning records is just a mouse click away. DNS has radically changed, and now supports dynamic updates of Host and Pointer records. More importantly, The Windows 2000 Dynamic DNS service takes the place of WINS as the primary domain locator for Windows 2000 clients.

In addition to the old services we are all accustomed to, some of the "add-on" features to NT 4.0 are now part of the base networking subsystem in Windows 2000. The Routing and Remote Access Service has a brand new interface and now supports RIP versions 1 and 2 and OSPF right out of the box. Routes can now be configured via the GUI interface, rather than having to go to the command line.

Windows 2000 is the first Microsoft operating system to provide the tremendously valuable services provided by L2TP/IPSec. Now you have at your fingertips a method to secure your network communications in a fashion which is transparent both to the user and the user's applications. IPSec is a great way to secure your "free text" communications such as SNMP and DNS messages from the prying "eyes" of unsuspected network sniffers. And it makes a great tunneling protocol between your VPN hosts or gateways!

Each chapter is filled with details that allow you to actually IMPLEMENT and TROUBLESHOOT the technology. While the book will make a great study guide for the 70-216 and 70-221 exams, its main focus is to provide you, the systems integrator and network engineer and administrator, the knowledge and skills you need to get the job done right, and fix it when it breaks. I believe we have met those goals, and hope you, our readers, will feel the same way.

I'm proud of the work we've done with this book and we'll back it up. If you ever have any questions on any of the topics or implementations in the book, please write to me at [e-mail].

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive info and a great read, February 2, 2000

By A Customer

I got this book because my employer wants me to start deploying Win2k networks for our consulting business ASAP. I don't have time to take classes but I really needed a good book on how the network stuff is different in win2k. This book has ALL the details and great real world examples that I can use on the job. I've read the shinder's emails on the saluki list and think they know their stuff pretty well. The book was as easy to understand as their posts to the list. I definitely give this book a "high five".

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book!, July 13, 2000

By	Peter Lincoln (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

Excellent book. I've read a number of Windows 2000 books from many different authors/publishers. Some good, some Ok, some not so good. This is one of the great ones. There is a wonderful chapter on TCP/IP 2000- which is obviously a foundation for Win 2000. I found myself reading this chapter numerous times as it delves into QoS, IPSec, Arp, DNS Caching, etc. This is followed by great sections on DHCP, DNS,Developing a WINS strategy, etc. As many of us get ready to take the MCSE2000 exams, this is one of the books that will provide a ton of value in one's studies- and will remain on my shelf for reference.