Windows XP Professional Network Administration

Your one-stop Windows XP Professional networking resource

Manage a Windows XP Professional network of any size effectively with help from this definitive resource. Youll get complete details on everything from configuring Internet connections and services to utilizing Remote Assistance. Learn to work with Internet Connection Firewall, Internet Connection Sharing, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), NTFS security, and much more. Youll also find a variety of problem-solving techniques and troubleshooting tools to save you time when resolving network connection issues. This authoritative reference covers not only the basic networking interface but also the underlying network structure, and shows you how to take full advantage of all of Windows XP Professionals features and functionality. If youre an IT professional working with a high-performance Windows XP Professional network, this is the ultimate administration guide.

• Upgrade from Windows NT/98/2000 and learn whats new in XP
  
• Explore all XP-supported protocols--in addition to TCP/IP
  
• Use the New Connection Wizard to create and manage connections
  
• Set up connections with UNIX systems and configure QoS
  
• Configure workgroup and domain settings and resolve connection-sharing issues
  
• Use IIS for Web hosting and managing intranet content
  
• Create a secure network with the Internet Connection Firewall
  
• Learn features of NTFS and configure advanced security permissions
  
• Synchronize offline files and folders
  
• Establish Remote Desktop connections and configure Remote Assistance
  
• Monitor and tweak XP network performance using built-in tools
  

Contents           

   Part I: Windows XP Networking
    1: Networking Fundamentals
    2: Introduction to Windows XP Professional Networking
    3: TCP/IP and Other Protocols

   Part II: Internetworking
    4: Creating Network Connections
    5: Workgroup Connections
    6: Domain Connectivity
    7: Internet Information Services
    8: Connectivity Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques

   Part III: Network Resources
    9: Network Security
    10: NTFS Security Options
    11: Network Shares
    12: Offline Files and Folders

   Part IV: Advanced Networking
    13: Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
    14: Remote Access and Virtual Private Networks
    15: Quality of Service
    16: Interconnectivity with Other Systems
    17: Monitoring XP Network Performance

    A: Windows .NET Administration Tools