So you've decided to adopt Windows Server 2003? Whether you're migrating from Windows 2000 or directly from Windows NT, Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell is packed with the detailed information that you will need as you administer this OS. To-the-point chapters on migration highlight important new features such as enhancements to Active Directory, shadow volume copies, and Windows Update. Even better for experienced NT and 2000 admins are details about where Microsoft put familiar options, helping you quickly get oriented to the new platform.Those of you familiar with NT or Windows 2000 are well beyond the tutorial stage. Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell delivers a no-fluff guide with two alphabetical references, one for the GUI and one for the command-line. The Task Map chapter lets you find look up a task (such as "troubleshooting startup issues") to find appropriate topics in the references. Once you know where you're going, the book offers numerous step-by-step procedures in highly condensed form. This quick lookup reference is ideal for administration and deployment, as well as deeper issues such as planning, configuring, and troubleshooting.The GUI chapter is organized by topic according to major themes of Windows Server 2003 administration, providing one-stop shopping for busy admins. For example, if you want to find out about Active Directory and how to manage it, you'd begin by turning to Active Directory. Each topic begins with a description of basic concepts, followed by a description of tools (such as Microsoft Management Console snap-ins) used to administer the feature, instructions on how to perform common or important administrative tasks, and notes detailing subtle points and potential gotchas.Windows Server 2003 offers greatly enhanced command-line administration, and the command reference prominently highlights the many new commands in this release. Dozens of new commands and scripts have been added for administration of Active Directory, disks, event logs, Group Policy, IIS, network diagnostics, the pagefile, printers, processes, shared folders, and the Registry. The result is a Windows operating system platform that now rivals Unix in its ability to support command-line and scripted administration.Microsoft has introduced the right server for a world now dominated by highly distributed systems and web-based server applications, and O'Reilly has written a book that will earn a prominent place on administrators' desk tops.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 administrators preparing forMicrosoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) core exams 70-270, 70-290, and 70-291, this Short Cut is invaluable. Think of this document as the notes you would have taken if you were to capture every essential nugget of information related to the skills measured in these exams. This Short Cut boils down the required knowledge to its finest core. To begin with, MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Core Exams in a Nutshell allows you to see all of the topics expected for mastery in each of the exams. Each exam is covered in three parts: "Exam Overview", "Study Guide" and "Test Your Knowledge" sections. This makes for easy reference and a great study aid. Exam coverage includes: EXAM 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional EXAM 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment EXAM 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure The best way to use this document is during your final review. After you've built sufficient hands-on expertise and studied all the relevant texts, grab this and study it cover to cover, answering the provided sample questions, as part of your exam cram. Once you've completed the exams successfully, you will find this Short Cut to be a valuable reference to core Windows administration and security skills. The document uses the same successful format found in MCSE Core Required Exams in a Nutshell by William Stanek.

Highlighting essential nuggets of information related to the skills measured in the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams, this book is an easy reference and a great study aid.

Overview, study guide, and practice exams for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) core exams 70-270, 70-297, and 70-298.

If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+, or the current Network+ and Security+ certifications, you'll find this book invaluable. It provides all the information you need to get ready for these exams, including the four new A+ exams -- the required Essentials exam and three elective exams that pertain to your area of specialization. As with other O'Reilly Nutshell books for certification exams, A+, Network+ and Security + in a Nutshell follows a proven style and approach. It reviews all of the topics needed to master each exam in a remarkably concise format, with required knowledge boiled down to the core. Instead of plowing through 500 to 700 pages to prepare for each exam, this book covers each one in approximately 150 pages. And because the objectives for the three elective A+ exams are redundant, and the book covers them in one section. The exams covered include: A+ Essentials: Required for A+ 2006 certification EXAM 220-602: For the A+ IT Technician specialization EXAM 220-603: For the A+ Remote Support Technician specialization EXAM 220-604: For the A+ IT Depot specialization EXAM N10-003: For Network+ Certification EXAM SYO-101: For Security+ Certification Each exam is covered in three parts: Exam Overview, Study Guide and Prep and Practice. Plenty of detailed tables and screen shots are included, along with study notes and practice questions. Once you have completed the exams successfully, you will find this all-in-one book to be a valuable reference to core administration and security skills.

Provides information on the installation, use, and administration of Microsoft SharePoint.

Cisco routers are everywhere that networks are. They come in all sizes, from inexpensive units for homes and small offices to equipment costing well over $100,000 and capable of routing at gigabit speeds. A fixture in today's networks, Cisco claims roughly 70% of the router market, producing high-end switches, hubs, and other network hardware. One unifying thread runs through the product line: virtually all of Cisco's products run the Internetwork Operating System, or IOS. If you work with Cisco routers, it's likely that you deal with Cisco's IOS software--an extremely powerful and complex operating system, with an equally complex configuration language. With a cryptic command-line interface and thousands of commands--some of which mean different things in different situations--it doesn't have a reputation for being user-friendly. Fortunately, there's help. This second edition of Cisco IOS in a Nutshell consolidates the most important commands and features of IOS into a single, well-organized volume that you'll find refreshingly user-friendly. This handy, two-part reference covers IOS configuration for the TCP/IP protocol family. The first section includes chapters on the user interface, configuring lines and interfaces, access lists, routing protocols, and dial-on-demand routing and security. A brief, example-filled tutorial shows you how to accomplish common tasks. The second part is a classic O'Reilly quick reference to all the commands for working with TCP/IP and the lower-level protocols on which it relies. Brief descriptions and lists of options help you zero in on the commands you for the task at hand. Updated to cover Cisco IOS Software Major Release 12.3, this second edition includes lots of examples of the most common configuration steps for the routers themselves. It's a timely guide that any network administrator will come to rely on.

Increase server productivity--and help reduce system overhead and support costs--by delivering Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services to your local and remote clients. This guide provides expert technical guidance to plan for, install, and configure Terminal Services, including real-world administration techniques gleaned from nearly a decade of experience in worldwide deployments. From understanding configuration and administrative options to implementing application access portals, third-party add-ons, and server farms, this in-depth reference provides all the details you need to deliver Microsoft Windows-based applications--and the Windows desktop itself--to legacy and next-generation devices. Discover how to: Streamline user, group, domain, and group policy management in terminal server environments Take advantage of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) when network clients communicate with terminal servers Install and configure terminal server applications in a multiuser environment Modify specific registry settings for terminal server operations Develop scripts for application compatibility, login procedures, and maintenance Extend existing infrastructure using Citrix MetaFrame technology and server farms Integrate Terminal Services with the Web so users can access remote Windows-based applications from their browser Implement Terminal Services security services and analysis tools Optimize operating system, application, and network performance Get scripts, tools, and other resources on CD CD features: Development and analysis tools, including the Platform SDK, Microsoft .NET Framework SDK, Application Compatibility Toolkit, and SysInternals tools Scripts for logon configuration and system analysis Technical white papers Information about third-party tools and resources, such as SysInternals and AppSense Selected articles from the Microsoft Knowledge Base For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

"Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Unleashed" is back in this updated second edition. While it continues to be the most extensive Exchange Server 2003 reference found on the market, it has been revised based on feedback to include more hands-on administration content. It also contains hard-to-find intermediate to advanced coverage that goes beyond the competition's typical installation and set-up how-to's, including information on planning, migration, security, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. Based on the author Rand Morimoto's experiences implementing Exchange Server 2003 in corporate environments, "Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Unleashed" will remain your authoritative reference on the subject for years to come.

Get the single resource that defines-and illustrates-the rapidly evolving world of computer and network security. The MICROSOFT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SECURITY delivers more than 1000 cross-referenced entries detailing the latest security-related technologies, standards, products, services, and issues-including sources and types of attacks, countermeasures, policies, and more. You get clear, concise explanations and case scenarios that deftly take you from concept to real-world application-ready answers to help maximize security for your mission-critical systems and data. Know your vulnerabilities-understand the ways black-hat attackers footprint and enumerate systems, exploit security holes, crack passwords, elevate privileges, and cover their tracks. Deploy your best defense-review fundamental concepts of intrusion detection systems, encryption technologies, virus protection, and computer forensics. Stay one step ahead-keep pace with emerging security technologies, such as Wi-Fi Protected Access and XML Encryption; recent government legislation; and the latest industry trends. Decipher security acronyms-from AES to XMLDSIG and 3DES to 802.11i, decode essential terms. Build your own network of resources-from professional associations and standards organizations to online communities and links to free information, know how to stay current. Get an edge in certification preparation-ideal reference for anyone pursuing Security+, MCSE, CISSP, GIAC, and other professional certifications. Entries include: Advanced Encryption Standard backdoors CERT/CC cookie poisoning digital rights management dynamic packet filtering E-SIGN Act file slack hacking honeypots ICMP tunneling IPSec John the Ripper keystroke logging L2TP L0phtCrack managed security service providers message digests NIAP Nmap Qchain one-time passwords password cracking PKI port scanning privacy reverse Telnet Safe Harbor Agreement spoofing Tcp_wrapper Trin00 UDP scanning viruses wardriving Windows cryptographic API XML signatures Web services security worms zombie zapper and more