Windows 2000 Domains and Active Directory

In order to maximize the functionality of the Windows 2000 Server, system administrators and engineers need to have a thorough understanding of the potentially confusing Active Directory and its interoperations with different network services. This book deals with planning and deployment considerations that are crucial to the success and productivity of your network. Basic concepts and practical advice are offered to both new and experienced users of Windows 2000 Active Directory that should allow them to avoid issues when deploying and running their servers. Aside from providing a solid reference for the capabilities of the Active Directory, the book includes illustrated examples of ADSI programming interfaces and system utilities which permit administrators to simplify routines or specific tasks. It discusses basic AD concepts including: domains; DNS; nomenclature; forests, trees and trusts; Global Catalog; domain controllers; replication sites; nested groups delegation of control; IntelliMirror; interoperability; and DFS, DHCP, and WINS Strategies and tools for migration from Windows NT 4.0 domains and from Novell NetWare. It also recommends system utilities for corporate networks using dial-up connections.