Active Directorya for Microsofta Windows Servera 2003 Technical Reference Paperback - 2002

Get the focused, in-depth technical expertise you need to implement and optimize your Microsoft directory services infrastructure. As two Active Directory experts guide you through advanced design and deployment issues for the Windows Server 2003 environment, you'll develop a thorough understanding of the underlying concepts, architectural components, and real-world functionality of Active Directory directory service. Whether you're upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later, or performing a clean installation, you'll learn the best ways to exploit Active Directory capabilities for your organization--and deliver new levels of network performance and productivity.

Get the technical drill-down you need to: Install, upgrade, or migrate to Active DirectoryLearn essential design considerations for DNS Design Active Directory structure--forests, domains, sites, and OUs Manage Active Directory objects, including users and groupsOptimize domain controller data replicationUse group policies to deploy software and manage desktopsImplement authentication, Kerberos, and other security features and toolsMonitor Active Directory replication and domain controller performance, and manage the Active Directory database Perform critical maintenance and plan for disaster recovery