Networking & Telecommunications, Operating Systems, Enterprise Computing Systems
Windows 2000 Active Directory
Syngress
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Overview
Updated coverage of the most confusing Windows 2000 component in this new edition of a Syngress bestseller.Active Directory Services dramatically changes the way IT professionals design, plan, configure and administer their Windows NT networks. The primary benefits of Active Directory Services are its extensibility, scalability, and ease of management as compared to prior generations of Windows NT. Systems Engineers will probably spend much of their time over the next several years planning for and deploying Active Directory Services in many different environments. Windows 2000 Active Directory, Second Edition gives IT professionals a head start; it provides updated coverage of everything they will need to succeed.
Many Windows 2000 administrators are struggling with Active Directory and need a comprehensive book on the subject The first completely updated book on Active Directory to hit the market
Active Directory Services dramatically changes the way IT professionals design, plan, configure and administer their Windows NT networks. The primary benefits of Active Directory Services are its extensibility, scalability, and ease of management as compared to prior generations of Windows NT. This directory provides readers with updated coverage of everything they will need to succeed.
Synopsis
Called "the definitive work on Active Directory concepts and implementation," the updated and expanded edition of this bestelling book will provide you with a deep understanding of how deploying Active Directory (AD) will affect your job environment. It will show you how to get AD up and running and how to manage your users and computers quickly and efficiently. About the AuthorsMelissa Craft (CCNA, MCNE, MCSE, Network+, CNE-3, CNE-4, CNE-GW, CNE-5, CCA) worked with computers during high school, developing computer programs and testing hardware solutions as a summer job. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Melissa designed business solutions for an insurance group using technology to automate processes and using business process reengineering techniques. This position grew into engineering a wide area network, which subsequently turned into a career move permanently into engineering. After making the jump to network engineering, Melissa threw herself at the task of truly understanding network engineering, gaining a myriad of technology certifications and, at the same time, deploying projects for clients. Over the years, she has successfully designed, implemented, and integrated networks ranging in size from a few nodes to over 100,000 nodes. Her consulting experience incorporated extensive project management, operational analysis, LAN and WAN design, deployment, and ongoing network management. In 1997, Melissa began writing magazine articles on networking and the technology industry. In 1998, Syngress hired Melissa to contribute to an MCSE certification guide. Since then, Melissa has continued to write about various technology and certification subjects. Currently, Melissa is a Principal Consultant for CompuCom Systems, Inc. As such, she develops enterprise-wide technology solutions and methodologies focused on client organizations. These technology solutions touch every part of a system's lifecycle, from assessing the need, determining the return on investment, network design, testing, and implementation to operational management and strategic planning. CompuCom Systems, Inc. is a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider whose clients include Fortune 1000 enterprises, vertical industry leaders, major technology equipment providers, leading-edge systems integrators and wireless technology providers. CompuCom s technology solutions help companies master complex technologies. CompuCom leverages people, process and technology to offer best in class solutions that enable, optimize and operate the digital technology infrastructure. Melissa holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and is a member of the IEEE, the Society of Women Engineers, and American MENSA, Ltd. Melissa currently resides in Glendale, AZ with her family, Dan, Justine, and Taylor.
Thomas D. Llewellyn Jr. (MCSE, MCT, and A+) works as a Senior System Engineer/Project Manager for Integra Business Center headquartered in Allentown, PA. Integra is a Value Added Reseller that provides IT design, project management, and various Information Technology services for small- to medium-sized businesses. Tom has a degree in Computer Science and Technology with a concentration in Computer Programming; he brings over 10 years of real-world IT enterprise experience to Integra that spans the development, networking design, implementation, and on-going management and support of Information Technology business solutions. He has a vast amount of experience with the Enterprise Deployment of Microsoft Systems Management Server and other Windows NT/2000 based Technologies. Tom has served as Technical Editor on other Syngress books and was previously employed as a Senior Consultant by CoreTech Consulting Group Inc. He lives in Gilbertsville, PA.
"The definitive work on Active Directory concepts and implementation." -- Dean Tyree, Director of Microsoft Business Practice, MicroAge Technology Services, about the first edition
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2001
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Pages
800
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781928994602