Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000 Server Resource Kit (It-Resource Kit)

Deploy, manage, and optimize Microsoft's next-generation operating system with expertise from those who know the technology best the Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000 product team. This RESOURCE KIT packs seven powerhouse references more than 7000 pages of detailed technical drill-down and over 200 tools and utilities on CD. It's everything you need to help maximize the productivity of your enterprise server systems and reduce your ownership and support costs! Get seven volumes of authoritative Windows 2000 Server drill-down, straight from the source:MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER DEPLOYMENT PLANNING GUIDE Create a deployment plan, including pilot projects and testing Prepare your network infrastructure; determine network connectivity and security strategies Design your Active Directory(t) infrastructure and domain migration strategy Automate setup of servers and clients; test applications for compatibility and optimize their availability with Windows Clustering Define client administration and change and configuration management strategiesMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS GUIDE Use Active Directory services to centrally manage users, groups, security, and network resources Manage Active Directory name resolution, schema, and replication Deploy distributed security-authentication, access control, and encryption services Balance server load and ensure availability with Windows Clustering Manage users' desktop environments with Group PolicyMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER TCP/IP CORE NETWORKING GUIDE Deploy and support Windows 2000 TCP/IP-based networking Manage TCP/IP configuration and name resolution with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) Prioritize network traffic and maximize bandwidth using Quality of Service (QoS) Help ensure privacy and security among your network communications with Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage network resourcesMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER INTERNETWORKING GUIDE Manage routing and remote access technologies to extend Microsoft Windows 2000-based networks across a variety of LAN, WAN, and remote network connections Create virtual private networks that protect yor security Integrate Windows 2000 with IBM hosts, UNIX, Novell NetWare, and Macintosh(r) systems Understand Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) networking Support telephony integration and multimedia conferencingMICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER OPERATIONS GUIDE Administer Windows 2000 disks and file systems Manage removable and remote data storage Monitor server and network performance Implement backup and system-recovery strategies Prevent and troubleshoot common problemsMICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVICES 5.0 RESOURCE GUIDE Investigate new features and architecture of IIS 5.0 including enhanced administration, security, and application support capabilities and plan your installation Migrate settings, content, and applications to IIS 5.0 from other Web servers, including IIS 4.0 Optimize and tune your IIS-based Web server Maintain an Internet service provider (ISP) installation Use the Web to access legacy data and applicationsMICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER 5 RESOURCE KIT Evaluate the new capabilities and components in Internet Explorer 5 browser software Develop a deployment plan, including conducting a pilot program Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit to customize setup and Internet sign-up Take advantage of timesaving maintenance and troubleshooting strategies Train and support usersPLUS, DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS POSTER INSIDE!Depicts Windows 2000 deployment scenarios from the RESOURCE KIT Deployment LabINCLUDED ON CD-ROM:This RESOURCE KIT CD-ROM contains over 200 tools to help you deploy, manage, and support the Windows 2000 operating system, including tools for:DEPLOYMENT Setup Manager create unattended files and distribution shares to simplify the deployment of Windows 2000 throughout your organization Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) Migration Wizard simplify the process of migrating Web servers to IIS 5. 0 Web servers, including those from IIS 4.0 Group Policy Migration Utility migrate settings from earlier version policy files to the Windows 2000 group policy object structureACTIVE DIRECTORY(t) SERVICES Microsoft Visual Basic(r) Scripts use these rich script examples to manage users, groups, and organizational unitsINTERNET INFORMATION SERVICES 5.0 Web Application Stress Tool test your application's performance and stability by simulating multiple browsers requesting pages from your site Supportability Tool Kit automate the data-gathering process for analyzing and diagnosing IIS-based servers GROUP POLICY Group Policy Object Utility check the consistency and replication of the Group Policy objects on domain controllers Group Policy Results see how Group Policy works on a particular computer and its logged-on usersINTERNET EXPLORER 5 Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) find samples and tools, including the IEAK Profile Manager, to help you customize Internet Explorer browser software for automated deployment in your enterprise Plus, get these additional online resources: MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 SERVER RESOURCE KIT Online Books searchable electronic versions of all seven resource guides help you find what you need fast Help References Error and Event Messages Help, Technical Reference to the Registry, Performance Counter Reference, and Group Policy Reference Tools Help documentation for the 200+ tools on the RESOURCE KIT CD-ROM

Contents Introduction xxxix About the Deployment Planning Guide xxxix Goals of This Guide xxxix Guide Features xl Guide Structure xl Chapter Structure xl Planning Worksheets xli Document Conventions xli Artwork Symbols xlii Resource Kit Compact Disc xlv Resource Kit Support Policy xlvi Part 1 Planning Overview 1 Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 2000 Deployment Planning 3 Starting Your Plan 5 Effectively Using This Book 5 How to Begin Planning 8 Overview of the Windows 2000 Product Family 8 Windows 2000 Professional 9 Windows 2000 Server Family 10 Windows 2000 Server Standard Edition 10 Windows 2000 Advanced Server 11 Terminal Services 12 Using Windows 2000 to Improve the Way You Work 12 IT Administrator 12 Department Manager 13 Sales Representative 14 Examples of How Business Needs are Satisfied by Windows 2000 15 Case Study 1: North American Industrial Manufacturer 15 Existing IT Environment 15 Goals for Deploying Windows 2000 16 Case Study 2: Large Multinational Manufacturer 17 Existing IT Environment 17 Goals for Deploying Windows 2000 18 Case Study 3: Multinational Financial Services Corporation 19 Existing IT Environment 19 Goals for Deploying Windows 2000 20 Case Study 4: International Software Development Company 21 Existing IT Environment 22 Goals for Deploying Windows 2000 22 Mapping Windows 2000 Features to Your Business Needs 24 Management Infrastructure Services 24 Desktop Management Solutions 26 Security Features 27 Information Publishing and Sharing 28 Component Application Services 28 Scalability and Availability 30 Networking and Communications 31 Storage Management 32 Planning Task List for Mapping Windows 2000 Features 34 Chapter 2 Creating a Deployment Roadmap 35 Creating a Project Plan 37 Preparing Your Project Planning Process 38 Determining Goals and Objectives 40 Feature Design and Development 41 Windows 2000 Pilot 42 Production Rollout 44 Deployment Scenarios 44 Scenario 1: Multinational Financial Services 45 Phase 1: Assessment 45 Phase 2: Design and Engineering 47 Phase 3: Testing 50 Phase 4: Migration 51 Scenario 2: Multinational Consumer and Industrial Manufacturer 52 Deployment Teams 52 The Server Deployment Team 54 The Client Deployment Team 60 Technology Dependencies 62 Active Directory and Domain Namespace 63 Active Directory and Exchange Server 63 Integrating Exchange Server 64 Remote OS Installation 64 Tips for Planning Your Windows 2000 Deployment 64 Planning Task List 68 Chapter 3 Planning for Deployment 69 Detailing Your Project Plan 71 Project Scope and Objectives 71 Personnel Requirements 72 Organizing Your Deployment Teams 73 Assigning Windows 2000 Team Roles 75 Current Computing Environment 77 Establishing Standards and Guidelines 78 Conducting a Gap Analysis 79 Testing and Piloting Windows 2000 80 Creating Project Planning Documents 81 Administrative Documents 81 Deployment Documents 82 Functional Specification 83 Communications Strategy 84 Education and Training Plan 85 Capacity Planning 85 Risk Assessment 86 Risk Management 87 Risk Assessment Matrix 88 Risk-Driven Schedule 89 Windows 2000 Deployment 90 Deployment Planning Task List 92 Chapter 4 Building a Windows 2000 Test Lab 93 Getting Started with Your Test Environment 95 Creating a Test Environment 95 Using the Lab for Risk Management 96 Lab Development Process 97 Testing Process 99 Setting Up a Preliminary Lab 100 Determining the Lab Strategy 100 Considering Return on Investment 101 Using the Lab During the Project Life Cycle 101 Planning 101 Developing 102 Deploying 102 Post-deployment 102 Evaluating Lab Models 103 Ad Hoc Labs 104 Change Management Labs 104 Selecting a Lab Model 106 Selecting a Lab Location 107 Testing in a Distributed Lab Environment 109 Case Study 1: Functional Lab Sites 109 Case Study 2: Contingency Lab Sites 110 Designing the Lab 110 Prerequisites for Designing the Lab 111 Designing for Test Scenarios 111 Simulating the Proposed Server Environment 111 Simulating the Proposed Client Computer Environment 115 Accommodating Test Processes 119 Documenting the Lab Configuration 120 Lab Description 121 Lab Diagrams 122 Building the Lab 126 Managing the Lab 128 Lab Management Responsibilities 128 Developing Lab Guidelines 129 Testing 130 Defining an Escalation Plan 131 Creating the Test Plan 131 Scope and Objectives 132 Testing Methodology 132 Resources Required 132 Features and Functions 133 Risks 134 Schedule 134 Designing Test Cases 134 Conducting Tests 135 Documenting Test Results 136 Testing After Deployment 137 Using the Lab for Change Management 137 Defining the Role of the Lab in Change Management 138 Planning Task Lists for Lab Testing 140 Lab Preparation Task List 140 Testing Task List 141 Chapter 5 Conducting Your Windows 2000 Pilot 143 Overview of Conducting a Pilot 145 Pilot Process 146 Starting with Information Technology 147 Prerequisites for a Production Pilot 147 Creating a Pilot Plan 147 Scope and Objectives 148 Pilot Scope 148 Pilot Objectives 149 Pilot Users and Sites 149 Pilot Training Plan 150 Pilot Support Plan 151 Communication 151 Pilot Rollback Plan 152 Schedule 152 Preparing for the Pilot 153 Preparing Pilot Sites 153 Preparing Pilot Users 154 Establishing Early Communication 154 Keeping Participants Informed 154 Developing the Rollout Process 155 Deploying the Pilot 155 Evaluating the Pilot 156 Monitoring the Pilot 156 Obtaining Feedback 157 Planning Task List for Conducting a Pilot 158 Part 2 Network Infrastructure Prerequisites 159 Chapter 6 Preparing Your Network Infrastructure for Windows 2000 161 Documenting Your Current Environment 163 Hardware and Software Inventory 163 Network Infrastructure 165 Physical Network Diagram 165 Logical Network Diagram 167 Network Configuration 167 File, Print, and Web Servers 169 Line-of-Business Applications 169 Directory Services Architecture 170 Domain Administration Model 170 Security 171 Preparing Your Network Architecture 173 Preliminary Steps 175 Stabilizing Your Existing Network 175 Reviewing Your Network Protocols 175 Preparing Your Physical Infrastructure 176 Preparing Your Servers 177 Preparing Your Domain Controllers 179 Preparing Your Member Servers 180 Preparing Your Security Infrastructure 180 Preparing Your Clients 181 Windows 2000 Professional Upgrade Considerations 182 Preparing to Operate with Other Systems 183 Network Infrastructure Preparation Task List 184 Chapter 7 Determining Network Connectivity Strategies 185 Network Connectivity Overview 187 Sites 187 Remote Connectivity Methods 187 Internal Local Area Network Connectivity Within Sites 188 External Connectivity Within an Organization 190 Designing the Demilitarized Zone 190 Site Connectivity for an Organization 191 Remote Client Connectivity 192 Windows 2000 TCP/IP 192 New Features in the Windows 2000 TCP/IP Suite 193 Automatic Private IP Addressing Configuration 193 Large Window Support 193 Selective Acknowledgment 194 Improved Estimation of Round Trip Time 194 Planning Considerations for Microsoft TCP/IP 194 IP Address Classes 194 Subnet Masks and Custom Subnetting 195 TCP/IP and Windows Internet Name Service 196 WINS Design Considerations 196 Routing and Remote Access 197 New Features of Windows 2000 Routing and Remote Access Service 197 Remote Access Policy 199 Remote Access Design Considerations 199 VPN Security 200 Benefits of Virtual Private Networking 200 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol VPNs 200 L2TP over IPSec VPNs 201 L2TP Deployment Considerations 201 L2TP Examples 202 VPN Security with IPSec 203 Internet Authentication Service and Centralized Management 205 Multihoming 206 IP Routing Infrastructure 207 Static Routed Networks 207 RIP-for-IP Network Design 208 OSPF Network Design 209 IPX Routing Structure 213 IPX Network Design 214 AppleTalk Routing Structure 215 Multicast Support 215 Network Address Translation 216 Windows 2000 DHCP 217 Benefits of Using DHCP 218 New Features of Windows 2000 DHCP 218 Enhanced Server Reporting 218 Additional Scope Support 218 DHCP and DNS Integration 219 Unauthorized DHCP Server Detection 219 Dynamic Support for Bootstrap Protocol Clients 219 Read-Only Console Access to the DHCP Manager 220 Designing DHCP Into Your Network 220 Network Infrastructure Size 220 Windows 2000 Asynchronous Transfer Mode 222 Benefits of Using Windows 2000 ATM 222 Features of Windows 2000 ATM 222 ATM User Network Interface Call Manager 222 Updated NDIS and ATM Hardware Support 223 ATM LAN Emulation 223 IP/ATM 224 Multicast and Address Resolution Service 224 PPP/ATM 225 ATM Design Considerations 225 Quality of Service 227 Planning Task List for Networking Strategies 228 Chapter 8 Using Systems Management Server to Analyze Your Network Infrastructure 229 Analyzing Your Network Infrastructure 231 Using Systems Management Server 231 How Systems Management Server Can Expedite Windows 2000 Deployment 233 Systems Management Server 1.2 Differences 234 Collecting Inventory 235 Assessing the Current State of Your Hardware 235 Hardware Capacity 235 Hardware Compatibility 236 Using Systems Management Server Hardware Inventory 237 Assessing the Current State of Your Software 238 Using Inventory to Prepare Your Network Infrastructure 240 Reporting the Collected Data 240 Sample Systems Management Server Report of Windows 2000 Readiness 241 Using the Product Compliance Subsystem 242 Analyzing and Using the Collected Data 246 Monitoring Your Network 246 Ensuring Application Compatibility 248 Network Analysis Planning Task List 249 Additional Resources 250 Part 3 Active Directory Infrastructure 251 Chapter 9 Designing the Active Directory S...