Windows^? Terminal Services: Mark Minasi Windows^? Administrator Library

by Christa Anderson

• ISBN13: 9780782128956
• ISBN10: 0782128955
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Finally: Server-Side Computing Based on Functionality Native to Windows With the inclusion of Terminal Services as a core part of Windows 2000 Server, building and maintaining an effective server-based computing environment became a lot easier. Windows Terminal Services makes it easier still, teaching you all the techniques required to deliver the Windows desktop and Windows applications to a wide range of client devices and machines. Clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail--so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes: * Understanding the client display features associated with each protocol and version * Understanding the Terminal Services and MetaFrame XP licensing models * Building better application servers * Installing and configuring Terminal Services and MetaFrame XP * Automatically distributing RDP and ICA clients * Planning client access to server and network resources * Troubleshooting client connection problems * Managing user sessions * Installing and configuring printer access for terminal sessions * Installing and configuring applications on application servers * Securing application servers at the network, server, and client levels * Tuning application server performance About the Series The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library equips system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. The series editor is leading Windows expert Mark Minasi, who selects the topics and authors, then develops and reviews each book to ensure that it meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.

Author Biography

Christa Anderson is an independent consultant and frequent industry speaker on Windows 2000/NT issues. She is a Senior Contributing Editor to Windows 2000 Magazine and co-author of Mastering Windows 2000 Server.

Mark Minasi is the acknowledged independent authority on Windows and has been teaching professional seminars on networking since 1985. Mark serves as the series editor and plays an active role in the development of the manuscript.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiv
Introducing Windows Terminal Services	1	(30)
Origins of Windows Terminal Services	2	(20)
Citrix and Multi-Win Emerge	3	(1)
Microsoft Gets into the Act	4	(14)
Comparing Windows Terminal Services and MetaFrame	18	(4)
Applying Windows Terminal Services	22	(8)
Lower Maintenance	23	(1)
Supporting Multiple Offices	23	(1)
Simplifying the User Interface	24	(1)
Support for Windows Terminals	25	(2)
Why Terminal Services Are Not a Universal Fix	27	(3)
Summary	30	(1)
Core Parts of Windows Terminal Services	31	(46)
The Server-Based Computing Processing Model	31	(6)
Processor Allocating Basics	32	(2)
Memory in a Multiuser Environment	34	(3)
Running Sessions on an Application Server	37	(4)
The RDP Display Protocol	37	(1)
The ICA Display Protocol	38	(1)
How Sessions Are Initialized	38	(1)
Connecting to a Session	39	(1)
Disconnecting from and Reconnecting to a Session	40	(1)
MetaFrame-Specific Concepts: IMA Architecture	41	(5)
Background: Why MetaFrame XP Has a New Organizational Model	42	(1)
How MetaFrame XP Servers Communicate	43	(2)
Accessing Farm Information: Understanding Direct and Indirect Mode and the Local Host Cache	45	(1)
The Terminal Server ToolKit	46	(19)
Windows 2000-Specific Application server Management Tools	46	(9)
MetaFrame XP-Specific Tools	55	(10)
Supported Client Types	65	(1)
Personal Computers	65	(1)
Windows Terminals	66	(1)
Handheld PCs	66	(1)
Licensing Terminal Services	66	(9)
Windows 2000 Server Access Licensing	66	(9)
Application Licensing	75	(1)
Summary	75	(2)
Planning the Terminal Server Environment	77	(32)
Planning the Server Side	77	(30)
Choosing Server Roles	77	(1)
Terminal Server Sizing	78	(15)
How Many Servers Do You Need?	93	(1)
Adding MetaFrame XP	94	(4)
Planning for the Citrix Management Console	98	(1)
Reducing Bandwidth Requirements	99	(1)
Choosing Client Types	99	(7)
User Training	106	(1)
Summary	107	(2)
Rolling Out Terminal Services	109	(66)
Installing Terminal Services	109	(46)
Installing Terminal Services on an Existing Windows 2000 Server	110	(9)
Automatically Deploying Terminal Servers	119	(17)
Remote Installation Services	136	(10)
Customizing Menus to Make Terminal Services Optional	146	(9)
Installing MetaFrame XP	155	(19)
Setting Up The Data Store	155	(2)
Setting up Network Connections and Shadowing	157	(2)
Configuring Drive Letter Mappings	159	(1)
Configuring Web Services	159	(1)
Final Touches: ICA Files and Licensing	160	(1)
Applying Updates to MetaFrame XP	160	(1)
Rolling Out the ICA Client	161	(1)
Unattended Installations	161	(8)
Preparing a MetaFrame Server for Cloning	169	(1)
Upgrading to MetaFrame XP	170	(4)
Summary	174	(1)
Preparing Client Connections	175	(64)
Creating Client Connections	175	(42)
Setting Up PC Support	176	(36)
Setting Up and Creating Connections on a Windows Terminal	212	(3)
Setting Up a Handheld PC	215	(2)
Updating Client Display Protocols	217	(1)
Editing Server-Side Session Settings	217	(20)
Configuring RDP Settings	218	(13)
Editing ICA Settings	231	(6)
Summary	237	(2)
Managing Terminal Sessions	239	(26)
Using Standard Management Tools	240	(24)
Permitting People to Manage Servers	240	(4)
Gathering User and Process Information	244	(4)
Sending Messages	248	(3)
Terminating Applications	251	(1)
Taking Control of User Sessions	252	(7)
Ending---or Preventing---User Sessions	259	(2)
Shutting Down the Server	261	(1)
Controlling User Connections	262	(2)
Summary	264	(1)
Installing and Tuning Applications on an Application Server	265	(76)
How Applications Work in a Shared Environment	265	(7)
Choosing Applications	266	(3)
How Application Installation Works	269	(3)
Installing Multiuser-Enabled Applications	272	(1)
Tuning Installed Applications	272	(18)
Why Do We Need to Tune Applications?	273	(4)
Editing Application Settings Manually	277	(1)
Application Compatibility Scripts	278	(5)
Registry Settings for Application Tuning	283	(7)
Publishing Applications with MetaFrame XP	290	(10)
Publishing Applications to Program Neighborhood	291	(8)
Publishing Desktops	299	(1)
Publishing Content	299	(1)
Load Balancing Application Servers	300	(14)
How Load Manager Determines Where to Start an ICA Session	300	(2)
Understanding the Built-In Load Balancing Evaluators	302	(1)
Applying Load Evaluators	303	(2)
Creating Custom Load Evaluators	305	(9)
Renaming and Deleting Load Evaluators	314	(1)
Installing Applications with Installation Manager	314	(25)
Installing Installation Manager	316	(3)
Packaging Applications and Hotfixes for Installation	319	(9)
Using Citrix Packager to Build or Edit Project Files	328	(2)
Restoring the Packaging Server	330	(1)
Publishing Packages	331	(2)
Creating Server Groups for Application Deployment	333	(2)
Scheduling Installation Jobs	335	(2)
Troubleshooting Installation Jobs	337	(2)
Summary	339	(2)
Supporting Printing in a Multiuser Environment	341	(34)
How Windows 2000 Printing Works	341	(7)
Printing Pieces	342	(3)
The Printing Process (and Why Printing Can Be Problematic)	345	(3)
Controlling Driver Distribution	348	(9)
The Universal Printer Driver	348	(3)
Using MetaFrame XP's Printer Driver Distribution System	351	(4)
Authorizing Driver Installation	355	(1)
Uninstalling Old Drivers	356	(1)
Correcting Driver Name Mismatches	357	(3)
Windows 2000 Terminal Servers	357	(1)
MetaFrame XP Servers	358	(2)
Controlling Bandwidth Requirements	360	(2)
Controlling Client Printer Usage	362	(11)
Printer Settings for RDP and ICA Users	362	(7)
Assigning Printers to User Accounts	369	(2)
Manually Mapping Printers to Terminal Sessions	371	(2)
Summary	373	(2)
Ongoing Server Management	375	(50)
Securing Application Servers	375	(23)
Server Security	376	(16)
Network Security	392	(4)
Client Security	396	(2)
Checking Resource Usage	398	(25)
Windows 2000 System Monitor	398	(14)
Resource Manager (MetaFrame XPe)	412	(11)
Summary	423	(2)
Appendix A Additional Reading and Resources	425	(12)
Basic Administrative Scripting Concepts	425	(6)
Scripting Hosts and Script engines	426	(1)
Statements and Comments	427	(1)
VBScript Data Types	427	(1)
Operators	428	(1)
Procedures	428	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Methods	428	(1)
Useful VBScript Statements for MetaFrame Scripting	429	(2)
MetaFrame Scripting	431	(6)
Preparing to Develop (and Run) MetaFrame Scripts	431	(1)
MetaFrame Management Object Architecture	432	(5)
Index	437