Mastering^TM Active Directory for Windows^® Server 2003, 3rd Edition

by Robert R. King

• ISBN13: 9780782140798
• ISBN10: 0782140793
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Master the Technology That Enables You to Master Network Management Active Directory represents an enormous advance in network administration. It provides a vast set of powerful tools and technologies for managing a network within a native Windows environment. Mastering Active Directory for Windows Server 2003 is the resource you need to take full advantage of all it has to offer. You get a sound introduction to network directory services, then detailed, practical instruction in the work of implementing Active Directory and using all of its tools. This edition has been completely updated to address features new to Active Directory for Windows Server 2003. Coverage includes: Understanding the concept of a network directory service Understanding benefits specific to Microsoft's Active Directory Analyzing business needs Designing your Active Directory environment Developing and executing a roll-out plan Securing the Active Directory database Installing and configuring DNS under AD Creating users, groups, and objects Implementing group policies Modifying the Active Directory schema Controlling Active Directory sites Managing replication Performing backups and recoveries Migrating from both Windows NT and Novell environments Integrating Active Directory and Novell Directory Services

Table of Contents

Introduction	xvi
Part 1 Network Directories Essentials	1	(66)
An Introduction to Network Directory Services and Their Benefits	3	(16)
Anatomy of a Directory	19	(20)
Inside an X.500-Compliant Directory	39	(14)
Accessing the Directory	53	(14)
Part 2 Microsoft Active Directory Services	67	(310)
Microsoft Networks without AD	69	(24)
Active Directory Benefits	93	(20)
Network Support Services	113	(40)
Designing the Active Directory Environment	153	(44)
Implementing Your Design	197	(52)
Creating a Secure Environment	249	(36)
Implementing Group Policies	285	(42)
Modifying the Active Directory Schema	327	(22)
Understanding and Controlling AD Sites and Replication	349	(28)
Part 3 Advanced Active Directory Administration	377	(114)
Active Directory Network Traffic	379	(38)
Backup and Recovery of Active Directory	417	(20)
Active Directory Design	437	(16)
Migrating to Active Directory	453	(22)
Integrating Active Directory with Novell Directory Services	475	(16)
Index	491