Windows Nt Server

by Spencer, Kenneth L.; Goncalves, Marcus

• ISBN13: 9780138565688
• ISBN10: 0138565686
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-12-01
• Publisher: Pearson P T R

Summary

A step-by-step guide to planning, installing, configuring and administering a NT network. Covers managing the system and the users, peripherals and cross-platform communications, performance tuning and security issues. Paper. CD ROM included. DLC: Microsoft Windows NT Server.

Table of Contents

PREFACE	XXI	(14)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS	XXXV
ONE What Has Changed Since Windows NT 3.5?	1	(16)
The Advent of NT 3.51	2	(1)
NT 4.0: An Intelligent System	2	(4)
Making the Right Choice	6	(1)
What About BackOffice?	7	(1)
What to Expect in NT 5.0	8	(4)
Individual Domains	8	(2)
Transitive Trusting Relationships	10	(2)
What Is Kerberos?	12	(4)
Conclusion	16	(1)
TWO Installation of Windows NT Server 4.0	17	(36)
General Installation Tips	18	(5)
Installing NT 4.0	19	(1)
Installation Options	19	(1)
Basic Information Before You Install	20	(3)
Potential Problems with SCSI Disks and Controllers	23	(4)
What Type of Volume Do I Use for NT System Files?	24	(2)
How NT Handles Installation Media	26	(1)
Installation Methods	27	(2)
New Features Affecting the Installation of NT 4.0	28	(1)
Default Versus Custom	28	(1)
Standard Installation	29	(1)
General Overview of the Installation Process	29	(9)
Completing a Standard Installation	29	(9)
Using an Unattended Answer File for Network Setup	38	(11)
Security Considerations for Installing NT 4.0	49	(2)
Conclusion	51	(2)
THREE Server Configuration and Management	53	(80)
Introduction to the NT 4.0 Resource Kit Utilities	54	(7)
Using Programs from the NT Resource Kit	60	(1)
Command Prompt Operations	61	(3)
Batch Programs	61	(3)
The Registry Database	64	(4)
Editing the Registry Manually with RegEdit and REGEDT32	65	(1)
Editing the Registry with RegKey (NT Resource Kit)	66	(2)
NT Server 4.0 License Management	68	(1)
Managing Disk Systems	68	(1)
Disk Systems and NT	68	(13)
Physical Disk Drives, Partitions, and Volumes	69	(1)
Creating and Deleting Partitions	70	(1)
End Volume Sets	71	(1)
Formatting a Partition	71	(1)
Labeling a Volume	72	(1)
Assigning Drive Letters to a Volume	73	(1)
Saving Disk Configuration Information	74	(1)
Disk Fault Tolerance	75	(6)
Device Drivers	81	(1)
Services	82	(4)
Managing Services	83	(3)
Symmetrical Multiprocessor (SMP) Configurations	86	(1)
Control Panel	87	(1)
Removing NT Components to Save Space	88	(1)
Starting a Server	88	(1)
Stopping a Server	89	(4)
Configuring Automatic Log-on for NT Server	93	(2)
Changing the Log-on Wallpaper for NT Server (and Why?)	95	(1)
Connecting to Another System Using IPC$	96	(1)
Management from an NT Workstation	96	(1)
Management from Windows 3.x and Windows 95 Systems	97	(1)
System Alerts	98	(1)
Event Logging	99	(9)
Overview	101	(1)
Event Viewer	101	(1)
DumpEL (NT Resource Kit)	102	(2)
FORFILES.EXE (New in 4.0 NT Resource Kit)	104	(1)
FTEDIT.EXE: FT Registry Information Editor (New on NT 4.0 Resource Kit)	104	(1)
Kernel Profiler (New NT 4.0 Resource Kit)	105	(1)
Configuring Automatic Restart of a Server	106	(2)
Repairing Damaged System Files	108	(1)
BOOT.INI Options	109	(2)
Adding a Second Boot Option for NT	109	(1)
BOOT.INI Options for UPS and Other Hardware Devices	110	(1)
Stopping an Application on the Server	111	(1)
NT Error and Informational Messages	112	(1)
Microsoft Diagnostics (WINMSD)	112	(2)
Using Multiple Servers with a Single Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor	114	(1)
Designing a System for Performance	114	(7)
Server Types	115	(1)
Fast Processor with 256K or Greater CACHE	115	(6)
Hardware Notes	121	(8)
Typical Hardware Problems	122	(1)
Preventing Hardware Nightmares	122	(1)
General Hardware Notes	123	(6)
Technical Support for Your System	129	(2)
Conclusion	131	(2)
FOUR Network Configuration and Management	133	(108)
Administration Tools	134	(1)
Network Client Administrator	134	(1)
DHCP Manager	134	(1)
WINS Manager	134	(1)
Protocols and Related Matters	135	(33)
NetBEUI	137	(1)
NBF	137	(1)
TCP/IP	137	(22)
SMB	159	(3)
DLC	162	(1)
NWLINK, IPX/SPX, and Other NetWare Stuff	162	(4)
AppleTalk and EtherTalk	166	(2)
Choosing a Protocol	168	(1)
Installing or Changing Protocols and Other Network Items	168	(9)
General Overview	171	(6)
Troubleshooting Programs for TCP/IP	177	(3)
Verifying Connections with PING	177	(1)
Checking Your DHCP Configuration with IPCONFIG	178	(2)
Configuring Browsing on Your Network	180	(4)
Browsing Other Domains	181	(1)
Monitoring Browsers	182	(2)
Shared Resources	184	(8)
Special Shares	184	(7)
Monitoring Shared Resources in NT 4.0 and NT 3.51	191	(1)
Domain Overview	192	(3)
Primary Domain Controller	193	(1)
Backup Domain Controllers	194	(1)
Domain Models	195	(4)
Single Domain Model	195	(1)
Master Domain Model	196	(1)
Multiple Master Domain Model	196	(1)
Complete Trust Model	197	(1)
Roll Your Own Model	198	(1)
Domains and Systems Management Server	199	(1)
Domain, Server, User Account, and Group Names and Tips	199	(2)
Domain Names	200	(1)
Computer Names	201	(1)
Hints for Managing Your Domain	201	(1)
Registry Size and Domains	202	(1)
Adding or Removing an NT Workstation or NT Server in a Domain	203	(1)
Changing Domains with a Server--Not!	204	(1)
Synchronizing Domain Controllers	204	(2)
Promoting a Backup Domain Controller to a Primary Domain Controller	206	(1)
Stopping the Primary Domain Controller	207	(1)
Logging On a Backup Domain Controller	207	(1)
Trust Relationships	207	(3)
Using Trust Relationships	208	(2)
Designing Network Servers	210	(1)
Computer Names and NT Server	211	(1)
Multiple Network Interface Cards in One Server	211	(1)
Mixed Language Networks	212	(1)
Coexistence of Windows NT Server with Other Networks	213	(6)
LAN Manager 2.x Servers	213	(1)
Pathworks 5.x	213	(3)
Gateway Services for NetWare	216	(2)
Setting the Search Order for Multiple Network Providers	218	(1)
Binding Network Components	218	(1)
Optimizing Memory Utilization on a Server	219	(1)
Remote Access Service	219	(12)
Design and Configuration	221	(2)
Installing RAS	223	(1)
Assigning RAS Permissions to Users	224	(1)
Managing the RAS System	224	(5)
Miscellaneous Notes	229	(1)
Accessing an RAS Server and Guest Accounts	229	(1)
RAS with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and Windows95	230	(1)
OS/2 RAS Servers	231	(1)
Net2Com	231	(1)
Replication of Files to Other Systems	232	(3)
Miscellaneous Notes on Replication	234	(1)
Replication Between NT Server and OS/2 Servers	235	(1)
Software Metering and Inventory	235	(1)
NET Programs	235	(2)
NET CONFIG	236	(1)
NET ACCOUNTS	237	(1)
Synchronizing Time Across a Network with NET TIME	237	(1)
Synchronizing NT Time with TimeServ (NT Resource Kit)	238	(1)
Sending Messages to Users on a Server	238	(2)
Conclusion	240	(1)
FIVE User Management	241	(34)
Domain User Accounts	242	(12)
Modifying, Creating, Deleting, and Copying User Accounts	242	(4)
Account Templates	246	(1)
Sorting User Accounts	247	(1)
Controlling Which Workstations a User May Use to Log On	248	(1)
Controlling Log-on Times	248	(3)
Locking Out an Account	251	(1)
Disabling the Default User Name in the Log-on Dialog Box	252	(1)
Disabling and Renaming User Accounts	253	(1)
Restricting an Account for Local Use	254	(1)
User Profiles	254	(4)
Potential Problems with Profiles	255	(1)
Types of Profiles	256	(1)
Creating and Assigning Profiles	257	(1)
Controlling Network Connections with Profiles	257	(1)
Storage of Profiles	258	(1)
Log-on Script	258	(7)
Client Participation with Log-on and Startup Scripts	259	(6)
Groups	265	(6)
Local Groups	265	(6)
Logging In from Multiple Workstations	271	(1)
Changing Passwords from an OS/2 Server	271	(1)
Security Checklist	271	(1)
What Will Change in NT 5.0	272	(1)
Conclusion	272	(3)
SIX File Systems	275	(28)
Overview	276	(1)
NT File Types	277	(2)
NT File Systems in General	279	(3)
NTFS	279	(2)
FAT	281	(1)
HPFS (for NT 3.51 version only!)	282	(1)
DFS	282	(1)
Suggested Directory Structures	283	(8)
USERS Directory	284	(1)
Home Directory	284	(1)
Data Directories	285	(1)
Executable Programs	285	(1)
Sharing Directories	286	(3)
Connecting to NT Server Resources	289	(2)
Converting File Systems	291	(10)
Compressing Files and Directories	291	(2)
The Repair Disk	293	(4)
Duplicate NT System Files	297	(1)
Replacing a System File	297	(2)
Finding Problems with CHKDSK	299	(1)
Defragmenting a Disk	300	(1)
Security Checklist	301	(1)
Volume-Level Security	301	(1)
Conclusion	302	(1)
SEVEN NT 4.0 Client Configuration and Management	303	(42)
Clients and Client Tools Included with NT 4.0 Server	304	(6)
Using the Client Tools	304	(2)
Sharing the Client Directory	306	(1)
Making an Installation Boot Disk	307	(1)
Using the Installation Boot Disk	308	(1)
Installing Server Tools	309	(1)
Configuring Clients	310	(25)
Common Features for Clients	311	(2)
NT Workstations	313	(1)
Windows95	314	(1)
Windows for Workgroups	315	(15)
Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS and MS Client	330	(5)
Remote Boot Option for Clients	335	(1)
Adding NTWs to a Domain	335	(2)
Logging On a Domain	337	(2)
NTW	337	(1)
Windows for Workgroups	337	(1)
Windows 95	337	(2)
Logon Scripts	339	(1)
Tracking Network Events on Clients	339	(2)
Windows for Workgroups 3.11	339	(1)
Windows 95	340	(1)
Microsoft's Zero Administration Kit (ZAK)	341	(3)
What You Get with ZAK	341	(1)
Using ZAK	342	(1)
System Requirements	343	(1)
Conclusion	344	(1)
EIGHT Services for Macintosh	345	(22)
Services for Macintosh Network Topologies	346	(1)
Components of Services for Macintosh	346	(3)
Requirements for Services for Macintosh	346	(1)
Requirements for Macintosh Systems Connecting to Services for Macintosh	347	(1)
Security	347	(2)
File Server Access from Macintosh Clients	349	(1)
Installing and Removing Services for Macintosh	349	(5)
Installing and Configuring Services for Macintosh	350	(1)
Installing the Services for Macintosh Workstation Programs	350	(3)
Removing Services for Macintosh	353	(1)
Administration of Services for Macintosh	354	(6)
Configuring the AppleTalk Protocol	355	(1)
Administering Macintosh Users	356	(4)
Macintosh Path Lengths	360	(1)
File System Issues for Services for Macintosh	360	(4)
Making Shared Directories Available to Macintosh Users	360	(1)
Disappearing Icons	361	(1)
Drop Folders	361	(1)
Macintosh Files	361	(1)
File and Folder Permissions	362	(2)
Mac and NTFS File and Directory Properties	364	(1)
Copying a Macintosh File to a FAT Volume	364	(1)
Printing with Services for Macintosh	364	(1)
Captured Printers	365	(1)
Conclusion	365	(2)
NINE Printer Use and Management	367	(34)
Architecture	368	(3)
Print Manager	371	(2)
Printer Security	373	(1)
Installing and Configuring Printers	374	(3)
Changing Printer Properties	377	(1)
Installing and Changing Drivers	377	(1)
Other Properties	378	(1)
Sharing and Unsharing a Printer	378	(3)
Deleting Printers	381	(1)
Connecting and Disconnecting to Printers	382	(1)
The Print Information Box	383	(1)
Using Multiple Printers Connected to One Print Device	384	(1)
Printer Pools	384	(1)
Considerations for Special Printers	385	(3)
Direct Network Interface Printers	386	(1)
DLC Printers	387	(1)
TCP/IP Printers	387	(1)
PostScript Printer Characteristics	388	(1)
Separator Pages	388	(2)
Printer Messages	390	(1)
Printing from an NT System to a Remote NT Printer	390	(2)
Printers on Non-NT Systems	392	(1)
Using Printers from Network Clients	393	(3)
Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS and MS Client	393	(1)
Windows for Workgroups	393	(1)
Windows 95	394	(2)
Non-NT Print Servers	396	(4)
Windows for Workgroups	397	(1)
Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS	397	(2)
NetWare Printers	399	(1)
Conclusion	400	(1)
TEN Disaster Preparedness and Management	401	(28)
Maintaining Tape Devices	402	(6)
Setting Up a Successful Backup Strategy	408	(2)
System Backups	408	(1)
User Backups	409	(1)
Tape Backup Programs	410	(12)
NT's Backup Program	410	(4)
Using NTBackup with the NT Scheduler	414	(2)
Other Backup Options	416	(2)
Picking the Files to Back Up	418	(3)
Other Files	421	(1)
Backup Tapes	421	(1)
Restoring the System Files (Registry)	421	(1)
Backing Up Network Systems	422	(1)
Real-Time Backup of Server	423	(3)
Octopus	423	(1)
Real-Time Fault Tolerance with Clusters	424	(1)
Advantages of Clustering	425	(1)
Power Backup and Monitoring Systems	426	(2)
APC Power Chute	427	(1)
Conclusion	428	(1)
ELEVEN Tuning NT Servers and Networks	429	(42)
NT Performance Monitoring System	430	(7)
Objects and Counters	430	(2)
Producing a List of Performance Monitor Counters	432	(1)
Performance Monitor	432	(2)
General Performance Monitor Tips	434	(1)
Setting Alerts with Performance Monitor	434	(3)
NT Resource Kit	437	(1)
Automating Performance Monitor with DataLog (NT Resource Kit)	437	(2)
Monitoring Performance	439	(21)
Bottlenecks and Other Problems	439	(1)
Creating an Overview Performance Monitor Settings File	440	(1)
Steps for Tuning	440	(3)
Monitoring and Controlling Server Usage	443	(4)
Collecting Statistics with NET STATISTICS	447	(2)
Domains	449	(6)
Microsoft Network Monitor	455	(5)
Tuning Specific NT Subsystems	460	(8)
Virtual Memory System	460	(1)
System Memory (RAM)	461	(2)
Balancing the System Loading	463	(1)
Network Performance	464	(2)
CPU	466	(1)
Disk Subsystems	467	(1)
Conclusion	468	(3)
TWELVE Security	471	(24)
Validation of Log-ons	473	(2)
Security Account Manager (SAM)	475	(1)
Security Reference Monitor (SAM)	476	(1)
Discretionary Access Controls (DACL)	477	(1)
Security and RAS	477	(2)
Access to Server Administrative Functions	479	(1)
Permissions	479	(1)
Securing NT System Files	480	(1)
Securing Floppy Disk Drives on a Server	481	(1)
File Deletions	482	(1)
Computer Accounts	482	(1)
Domains and Trust Accounts	482	(1)
Guest Accounts	483	(1)
Auditing	483	(1)
Rights	483	(1)
SNMP and Security	484	(1)
Passwords	485	(3)
Password Tips	486	(1)
Changing Passwords	486	(2)
Log-on Restrictions	488	(1)
Warning Messages at Logon	488	(1)
Restricting Access to Certain Programs	488	(1)
Automatic NT Log-off	488	(2)
Using Profiles for Restricting Users	490	(1)
Starting a Screen Saver Before Log-on	490	(1)
Finding a User's Permissions with PERMS.EXE (ResKit)	491	(1)
Hidden Shares	492	(1)
Client Security Issues	492	(1)
Windows for Workgroups	492	(1)
Windows 95	492	(1)
Proxies With NT--Catapult, the Proxy Server	493	(1)
Conclusion	494	(1)
APPENDIX A Listing of Products and Companies Mentioned	495	(4)
American Power Conversion	495	(1)
Arcada Systems (Now Owned by Seagate)	495	(1)
DigiBoard	496	(1)
Consensys Corporation	496	(1)
Black Box	496	(1)
Digital Equipment Corporation	496	(1)
Executive Software	496	(1)
Intergraph	497	(1)
Microsoft	497	(1)
NetManage	497	(1)
Network Technologies	497	(1)
Octopus Technologies	497	(1)
Prentice Hall Technical Reference	497	(2)
APPENDIX B Glossary of Terms and Definitions	499	(16)
APPENDIX C Contacting the Authors	515	(2)
APPENDIX D About the CD-ROM	517	(6)
NTMUM	517	(1)
BlackBoard Lock	518	(1)
Web Trend (30-day Evaluation Copy)	518	(1)
DistStat (15-day Evaluation Copy)	519	(1)
Before You Begin	519	(1)
CodeSafe for Win95/NT V3.0 Version	520	(1)
Diskeeper Lite for NT 4.0	521	(1)
Commander: A File Utility Tool	522	(1)
Dustman File Cleaner	522	(1)
INDEX	523