Microsoft Windows 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

Whether you support 50 users or 5000, this indispensable guide provides fast answers for the day-to-day administration of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional. This popular, pocket-sized resource has been fully updated with new information on security, interoperability with Windows XP Professional, and the latest service packs. Use it to zero in on essential system support issues and procedures--gleaning critical details through quick-reference tables, step-by-step instructions, and lists. It's the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done--whether you're at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Manage workstations and servers, and automate routine tasks Learn core tools and techniques for managing Active Directory service Control access to files, folders, and shared network resources Set up and support printers and print servers Install, configure, and test TCP/IP networking Configure and optimize DHCP, WINS, and DNS Implement and troubleshoot system and network security Protect, back up, and recover data Monitor and tune system performance Manage domain-wide roles and global catalogs




Windows Group Policy Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Group Policy. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Configure Local GPOs and Active Directory-based GPOs Manage policy preferences and settings Model policy changes through the console Migrate and maintain the SYSVOL Diagnose and troubleshoot replication issues Know when to enforce, block, or override inheritance Filter policy settings, search GPOs, and manage permissions Use Advanced Group Policy Management, including change control Manage operating system-specific deployment issues




Microsoft Windows 2000 Scripting Guide


Book Description

Discover how to automate Microsoft® Windows® 2000 administrative tasks quickly and easily with expertise from those who know the technologies best—the system administration scripting experts on the Windows 2000 product team. Focusing on scripting for the administrator, this guide helps you understand important scripting concepts and technologies, and it shows how to use common scripting tools and techniques to complete routine tasks in core administrative areas. Combining tutorial and practical elements, it details how to create and use timesaving scripts in organizations of any size. UNDERSTAND SCRIPTING CONCEPTS: Get started fast with 400+ sample scripts on CD-ROM and learn about important scripting concepts and technologies, including what scripting is and when and why you should use it. Find out how to use scripting technologies such as Microsoft Visual Basic® Scripting Edition (VBScript), Windows Script Host (WSH), the Microsoft Script Runtime object library, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Active Directory® Service Interfaces (ADSI). COMPLETE COMMON TASKS WITH SCRIPTS: Manage user accounts and identify and manage computer roles. Inventory hardware; manage hard disks and other physical components, inventory, install, and remove software, and read, create, delete, and modify Registry keys and values. Create, delete, copy, move, and monitor folders and files; manage event logs and log files; and manage printers and printer connections on both print servers and client computers. Monitor running processes; create and terminate processes; monitor, start, and stop services; and retrieve and configure service accounts, passwords, and properties. USE SCRIPTS IN THE ENTERPRISE: Set up an enterprise scripting infrastructure and modify scripts for a large organization. Follow best practices when scripting in a team environment. INCLUDES SAMPLE SCRIPTS, AN EBOOK, AND TOOLS ON CD-ROM: More than 400 sample scripts from the book that you can cut and paste to get started right away A fully searchable electronic copy of the book Microsoft Windows Script 5.6, containing VBScript 5.6, JScript® 5.6, WSH 5.6, Windows Script Components, and Windows Script Runtime 5.6. Documentation for VBScript, Jscript, and WSH Scriptomatic tool to expedite scriptwriting with WMI A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].




Windows Server 2008


Book Description

Offers quick-reference tables, detailed instructions, and lists to provide information about support procedures and common tasks for Windows Server 2008 administration.




Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

Now updated for Windows Server 2008 R2, this practical, portable guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Server 2008. It includes coverage of Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements, including Hyper-V with Live Migration, Direct Access Infrastructure, Branch Cache, Windows PowerShell 2.0, the new Active Directory console, and more. Zero in on core support and administration tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Set up server roles and deploy Windows Server 2008 Configure and maintain Active Directory Create user and group accounts; control rights and permissions Manage file systems, drives, and RAID arrays Configure TCP/IP networking and DHCP and DNS clients and servers Troubleshoot printers and print servers Monitor and tune network performance Prepare a disaster plan; back up and restore servers




Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

"The fast-answers, on-the-go guide to administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 with Service Pack 1. This pocket-sized reference features concise tables, listings, and step-by-step instructions for concise, accurate answers on the spot"--Resource description page.




Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for administering Windows Small Business Server 2008. Zero in on core support tasks and tools using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field. Get fast facts to: Plan, install, and configure a small business network Navigate the Windows SBS Console tool Create and administer user and group accounts Manage automatic updates, disk storage, and shared printers Configure mail settings and customize internal Web sites Boost security with authentication, authorization, and permissions Develop a backup and restoration strategy Monitor performance using alerts, notifications, and reports Expand the network by adding a server and accessing remote computers




Active Directory Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Active Directory in Windows Server 2008. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Install forests, domain trees, and child domains Add and remove writable domain controllers and deploy read-only controllers Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot global catalog servers Maintain directory and data integrity using operations masters Evaluate sites, subnets, and replication before expanding a network Establish a trust relationship between domains and between forests Maintain and recover Active Directory Domain Services Employ essential command-line utilities




Windows 7 Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows 7—from desktop configuration and management to networking and security issues. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks by using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field!




Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Administrator's Pocket Consultant


Book Description

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Exchange Server 2010. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether you’re at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Configure and manage Exchange clients Set up users, contacts, distribution lists, and address books Administer permissions, rules, policies, and security settings Manage databases and storage groups Optimize message processing, logging, and anti-spam filtering Administer at the command line using Exchange Management Shell Configure SMTP, connectors, links, and Edge subscriptions Manage mobile device features and client access Back up and restore systems