Sams Teach Yourself Windows Nt Server 4 in 21 Days

by Davis, Peter T.; Lewis, Barry D.

• ISBN13: 9780672315558
• ISBN10: 0672315556
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Pearson P T R

Summary

A self-study guide to NT Server 4 administration, Sams Teach Yourself Windows NT Server 4 in 21 Days offers more than 100 skill-building tasks to teach you everything you need to know to be an effective NT administrator. You'll learn how to make the switch from another network operating system, troubleshoot a server, optimize the network, and more. Topics covered include: Setting up an NT Server; Understanding the inner workings of the NT Registry; Migrating to NT from other network operating systems; Configuring and installing a variety of clients on an NT network; Designing and implementing an NT network for an organization; Securing a server with NT's powerful safeguards; Administering a server remotely with RAS; and Managing network printers with ease.

Author Biography

Peter Davis is principal of Peter Davis and Associates, a training and consulting firm specializing in the security, auditing, and control of information systems. He holds numerous certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Novell Administrator v3.11 (CNA). and Certified Management Consultant (CMC). Peter is an internationally known speaker on quality, security, auditing, and control, frequently speaking at user and professional conferences and meetings. He is the author or coauthor of five other books, including Sams Teach Yourself NetWare in 14 Days. Barry Lewis is president of Cerberus ISC Inc. and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He has consulted with organizations in all facets of business, including government, manufacturing, finance, and technology, providing his clients with effective solutions using his extensive experience in most major computing and data communications environments. He is a frequent speaker at major conferences and is the author of many articles on information security and coauthor of several books.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
Week 1	9	(292)
Introducing Networks and Windows NT Server	11	(48)
Installing Windows NT Server and Client Software	59	(46)
Navigating and Exploring Windows NT Server	105	(56)
Understanding and Managing the Registry	161	(44)
Introducing Domains	205	(24)
Introducing Security	229	(26)
Managing User Accounts	255	(46)
Week 2	301	(216)
Exploring and Managing Files and Directories	303	(46)
Managing the File Server	349	(26)
Managing the Print Server	375	(24)
Understanding Remote Access Services (RAS)	399	(30)
Understanding TCP/IP and DNS	429	(32)
Understanding DHCP	461	(26)
Understanding the WINS Service	487	(30)
Week 3	517	(224)
File Backup and Recovery	519	(22)
Configuring Fault Tolerance	541	(28)
Security Monitoring and Audit Trails	569	(50)
Using NT with BackOffice	619	(26)
Understanding and Using the Microsoft Option Pack	645	(34)
Windows NT Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning	679	(28)
Fine-Tuning and Troubleshooting Your Network	707	(34)
Appendixes	741	(52)
Microsoft Windows NT Server Certification Programs	743	(8)
Windows NT Server Command Reference	751	(24)
Installing and Maintaining Service Packs	775	(8)
Migrating to NT from Novell	783	(10)
Glossary	793	(28)
Index	821