Windows Server 2003 for Dummies, 2/e

The perfect handbook for those who need to deploy, install, and configure installations, upgrade from previous versions, understand network addresses, manage day-to-day operations, configure storage, manage users and groups, implement security measures, configure mail services, and perform other vital administrative tasks.
Covers the enhanced features and updates of the new version including the Microsoft .NET framework, Active Directory and its new drag and drop object management, Internet Information Server, and the Microsoft Management Console.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Laying the Network Foundation.

  Chapter 1: Making Networks Make Sense.

  Chapter 2: Networking the Client/Server Way.

  Chapter 3: Matters of Protocol.

  Chapter 4: My Kingdom for a Topology!

Part II: Hooking Up the Hardware.

  Chapter 5: Network Design Basics.

  Chapter 6: Installing Network Interface Cards.

  Chapter 7: Hooking Up Your Network.

Part III: Servers, Start Your Engines!

  Chapter 8: Meet Windows 2003.

  Chapter 9: Ready, Set, Install!

  Chapter 10: Configuring Connections to the Universe.

  Chapter 11: Doing the Directory Thing.

  Chapter 12: Working with Active Directory, Domains, and Trusts.

  Chapter 13: Printing on the Network.

  Chapter 14: IP Addressing: Zero to Insane in Two Seconds Flat.

Part IV: Running Your Network.

  Chapter 15: Managing Users with Active Directory Users and Computers.

  Chapter 16: Managing Shares, Permissions, and More.

  Chapter 17: Backing Up for a Rainy Day.

  Chapter 18: Network Security Management.

Part V: Troubleshooting.

  Chapter 19: Using Windows 2003 Troubleshooting Utilities.

  Chapter 20: Nixing Network Problems.

  Chapter 21: Reactivating Active Directory.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

  Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Installation and Configuration.

  Chapter 23: Ten Steps to Networking Nirvana with Windows Server 2003.

Index.