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"The only complete guide to Windows Server 2003 migration and administration on HP ProLiant serversReal-world case studies, configuration recommendations, and troubleshooting solutions straight from HP s customer support labsCovers ProLiant hardware, software tools, Active Directory, clustering, remote access, Terminal Services, and much moreGary Olsen - Bruce HowardForewords by Bill Boswell, author of Inside Windows Server 2003; and Tony Redmond, VP, CTO, HP Services""This book is very well done and should become THE guide on Windows servers for all ProLiant administrators. Period.""--Rick Kingslan, Windows Server Directory Services MVP""If you intend on running Windows Server 2003 on ProLiant servers, this book will help you consolidate operations, simplify deployment, improve security, centralize management, and monitor performance. I highly recommend it.""--Bill Boswell, Bill Boswell Consulting, Inc. This is the first definitive guide to Windows Server 2003 deployment and administration on HP ProLiant servers. Two of HP s most experienced ProLiant support engineers walk you step-by-step through planning and migration--from assessing ROI and existing infrastructure through implementing fast, reliable disaster recovery. The detailed information they provide shows how actual companies deployed Windows Server 2003,and how they overcame real-world obstacles. Along the way, the authors help you take full advantage of ProLiant s exclusive tools to maximize efficiency and availability, and simplify every facet of migration and management. Coverage includes Systems Insight Manager, Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP), and other powerful ProLiant tools Migrating from NT/Windows 2000 Active Directory: planning, design, proof-of-concept, pilots, and administration Leveraging new enhancements to High Availability Clustering, Terminal Services, and much more Case study: the first enterprise VPN environment ever deployed on Windows Server 2003 technology Specific ProLiant server configuration recommendations for diverse business environments Fast, efficient troubleshooting and diagnostic techniquesWhether you re a system administrator, engineer, architect, migration team leader, or consultant, this book will help you deliver Windows Server 2003 s full value in any environment--rapidly, efficiently, and reliably.(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved."

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Author:   Gary L. Olsen ,  Bruce Howard
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Prentice Hall
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9780131467583

ISBN 10:   0131467581
Pages:   1176
Publication Date:   04 November 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS SERVER 2003 AND PROLIANT SERVERS. 1. What's New in Windows Server 2003 and in ProLiant Architecture and Tools. Active Directory (AD) Networking Security Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) New Features in ProLiant Architecture and Tools References 2. Introduction to ProLiant Servers. A Brief Look at ProLiant History The ProLiant and Windows Partnership Microsoft's Systems Architecture The Evolving ProLiant Server Product Line Continuity and Component Commonality on ProLiant ProLiant Models and Generations ProLiant Reliability and Advanced Memory Features Storage Options ProLiant Software Tools and Utilities Server Deployment System Management Summary References II. MIGRATION AND ASSESSMENT PLANNING. 3. Migration Planning: Business and Technical. Building a Business Plan: Cost Savings and Return   on Investment Building a Business Case Windows Server 2003 Functional Levels Migration Methodologies Migration Tools Migration Case Studies Migration-The Big Picture Summary References 4. Assessment of the Enterprise. The Assessment Team Gathering Data for the Assessment Conducting the Assessment Defining the Windows 2003 Infrastructure Infrastructure Impact Training Requirements Benefits Analysis and Recommendations Best Practices Summary References III. DESIGNING THE ACTIVE DIRECTORY. 5. Active Directory Logical Design. The Design Team Logical Structure Design Security Planning and Design Replication Topology File Replication Service (FRS) Design and Implementation Summary References 6. The Physical Design and Developing the Pilot. Analysis and Documentation of the Existing Network Server Placement Network Services Time Services File and Print Services Selection of ProLiant Servers for the Enterprise Build Guides The Pilot Design Documentation Summary References IV. DEPLOYMENT, MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER RECOVERY. 7. ProLiant Server Installation and Deployment. Installation of Windows Server 2003 SmartStart Installation Paths Upgrading to Windows 2003 Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 Upgrading from Windows 2000 ProLiant Essentials Software SmartStart and Management CDs Server Setup and Installation ProLiant Server Software and Drivers Web Site Summary References  8. ProLiant Management Tools. HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack HP ProLiant Essentials Workload Management Pack SmartStart Scripting Toolkit HP Systems Insight Manager Summary References 9. ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP). Key Benefits and Features RDP Architecture and Deployment Planning RDP-Windows Edition Architecture Implementation Examples Installation Requirements Introduction to the RDP Using the RDP Understanding the ProLiant Integration Module Understanding the Deployment Server Directory Structure Customizing the Provided Jobs, Scripts, Tools, and Configuration Files Deploying Servers that Boot from a SAN with the RDP Licensing Recommended Documents and Additional Information References 10. System Administration. Monitoring Active Directory (AD) Infrastructure Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Bulk Import and Export of AD Objects ProLiant Management Tools Troubleshooting AD Troubleshooting ProLiant Summary References 11. Disaster Recovery. The Disaster Recovery Plan Backing Up AD Simple Repair of AD Restore of AD ProLiant and Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery Case Study Summary References V. BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS. 12. Migrating to Exchange 2003. Choosing to Move to Exchange 2003 Planning the Move to Exchange 2003 Conducting the Technical Assessment of the   Current Environment The Exchange Design Outlook 2003-Features and Improvements Exchange Server Sizing and Placement Exchange on ProLiant Servers Summary References   13. High Availability in Windows Server 2003. Microsoft Cluster Technologies Update Getting to Clustered Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) Improvements Network Load Balancing (NLB) Application Center Server High-Availability Clusters on ProLiant Servers Summary References 14. Remote Access Service. What Is a Virtual Private Network? Installing Windows Server 2003 as an IAS Server to Support   the VPN Server Installing Windows Server 2003 as a VPN Server Using the Connection Manager Administrators Kit Summary References 15. Terminal Services for Windows Server 2003. Benefits of Terminal Services Client Features Server Features Administration Tools Terminal Server License Server Designing Terminal Server Infrastructure Registry Settings Summary Resources References Appendix A - Case Studies. Eastman Chemical Company Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Hewlett-Packard Corporation (HP) Reed Elsevier Appendix B - ProLiant Product Details. ProLiant BL-e Class ProLiant BL-p Class Density Optimized ProLiant DL Servers Maximized for Expansion-ProLiant ML Server ProLiant 100 Servers Appendix C - Glossary of Active Directory Replication Terminology. Active Directory (AD) Replication Terminology File Replication Service (FRS) Terminology 1104- Appendix D - Terminal Server Client Error Messages and Troubleshooting. Troubleshooting General Error Messages Troubleshooting Licensing Error Messages Appendix E - Sample VBS.   Index.    

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About the Authors GARY OLSEN holds a BS in industrial education and a master's degree in computer-aided manufacturing from Bringham Young University. He has worked in the IT industry for more than 20 years, and has served on Microsoft's Beta Technical Support Teams for both Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server; as an HP/Compaq consultant on Active Directory design; and as a provider of advanced technical support through HP's Customer Support Center. A frequent speaker at Windows and HP technical conferences, he is author of Windows 2000: Active Directory Design and Deployment (New Riders). BRUCE HOWARD has spent the past 10 years servicing and supporting ProLiant Servers and Windows in the enterprise environment. Currently a ProLiant Systems and Software Specialist in HP's Engineering Problem Management and Analysis group, he has authored and contributed to numerous ProLiant and Windows technical articles, support documents, and advisories. A(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

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