Creating Active Directory Infrastructures (Prentice Hall Series on Microsoft Technologies)

Creating Active Directory Infrastructures (Prentice Hall Series on Microsoft Technologies)

by Curt Simmons (Author)

Synopsis

A book/CD-ROM package showing how to use the Active Directory service of Windows to create a logical view of the network that matches the structure of an organization's business model. Starts at the root level, covering everything from OU structure through group policy and down to the management of individual user accounts. The CD-ROM contains case-study and blank templates for planning an infrastructure. For managers and IT professionals familiar with Windows 2000 Server and networking concepts. Simmons specializes in Microsoft operating systems.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: 1
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 16 Mar 2000

ISBN 10: 0130876313
ISBN 13: 9780130876317
Book Overview:

In order to achieve the true benefits of Microsoft's Active Directory, companies must plan with exceptional care. Creating Active Directory Infrastructures provides start-to-finish coverage of Active Directory planning and implementation, from key concepts to data gathering, installation and security through ongoing maintenance. Curt Simmons begin with a detailed introduction to Active Directory's fundamental concepts; then reviews each element of Active Directory planning, in detail. Learn how to gather relevant business and network data; plan your DNS namespace, domains and sites; organizational unit (OU) structure; administration, delegation, group policies, and more. Walk through installation and setting up OUs and accounts for the first time; configure domains and trusts; and establish replication between sites. Implement effective object security; centralize network management via group policies; master Active Directory schema; leverage Windows 2000's new IntelliMirror and Dfs technologies; and walk through day-to-day Active Directory management and optimization.


Author Bio

Curt Simmons has been working with Windows 2000 Server since Beta 1. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) specializing in Microsoft operating systems, BackOffice products, and Internet technologies. Simmons has written nearly a dozen technical books and training manuals, including Configuring Windows 2000 Server (Prentice Hall PTR, ISBN 0-13-085858-7). He is based in Dallas, TX, and can be visited on the Internet at http://curtsimmons.hypermart.net