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Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Second Edition

Name: Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Second Edition
Author: William R. Stanek
ISBN: 9780735622456

by William R. Stanek

February 2006

Intermediate to advanced

592 pages

18h 26m

English

Microsoft Press

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Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Second Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Who Is This Book For?How Is This Book Organized?Conventions Used in This BookSupport
1. Overview of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 System Administration
Microsoft Windows Server 2003Domain Controllers and Member ServersUnderstanding and Using Server RolesFrequently Used ToolsUsing Control Panel UtilitiesUsing Graphical Administrative ToolsTools and ConfigurationUsing Command-Line UtilitiesUtilities to KnowUsing NET ToolsIntroducing Security and Maintenance EnhancementsIntroducing Release 2 EnhancementsOther Windows Server 2003 ResourcesWindows Server 2003 Support ToolsInstalling the Support ToolsUsing the Support Tools
2. Managing Servers Running Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Managing Networked SystemsConnecting to Other ComputersViewing and Changing System PropertiesExporting Information ListsUsing Computer Management System ToolsUsing Computer Management Storage ToolsWorking with Services and ApplicationsManaging System Environments, Profiles, and PropertiesThe General TabThe Computer Name TabThe Hardware TabConfiguring the Way Hardware Profiles Are UsedConfiguring for Docked and Undocked ProfilesThe Advanced TabSetting Windows PerformanceSetting Application PerformanceConfiguring Virtual MemoryConfiguring Data Execution PreventionConfiguring System and User Environment VariablesCreating an Environment VariableEditing an Environment VariableDeleting an Environment VariableConfiguring System Startup and RecoverySetting Startup OptionsSetting Recovery OptionsEnabling and Disabling Error ReportingThe Automatic Updates TabThe Remote TabManaging Hardware Devices and DriversWorking with Signed and Unsigned Device DriversViewing and Managing Hardware DevicesConfiguring Device DriversTracking Driver InformationInstalling and Updating DriversRolling Back DriversRemoving Device Drivers for Removed DevicesUninstalling Device DriversManaging HardwareAdding New HardwareEnabling and Disabling HardwareTroubleshooting HardwareManaging Dynamic-Link Libraries
3. Monitoring Processes, Services, and Events
Managing Applications, Processes, and PerformanceTask ManagerAdministering ApplicationsRight-clicking a ListingAdministering ProcessesViewing and Managing System PerformanceGraphs on the Performance TabCustomizing and Updating the Graph DisplayViewing and Managing Networking PerformanceViewing and Managing Remote User SessionsManaging System ServicesStarting, Stopping, and Pausing ServicesConfiguring Service StartupConfiguring Service LogonConfiguring Service RecoveryDisabling Unnecessary ServicesEvent Logging and ViewingAccessing and Using the Event LogsSetting Event Log OptionsClearing Event LogsArchiving Event LogsArchive Log FormatsCreating Log ArchivesViewing Log ArchivesMonitoring Server Performance and ActivityWhy Monitor Your Server?Getting Ready to MonitorUsing System MonitorChoosing Counters to MonitorUsing Performance LogsCreating and Managing Performance LoggingCreating Counter LogsCreating Trace LogsViewing and Replaying Performance LogsConfiguring Alerts for Performance CountersRunning Scripts as ActionsTuning System PerformanceMonitoring and Tuning Memory UsageSetting Application Performance and Memory UsageSetting Data ThroughputChecking Memory, Caching, and Virtual Memory UsageMonitoring and Tuning Processor UsageMonitoring and Tuning Disk I/OMonitoring and Tuning Network Bandwidth and Connectivity
4. Automating Administrative Tasks, Policies, and Procedures
Group Policy ManagementUnderstanding Group PoliciesIn What Order Are Multiple Policies Applied?When Are Group Policies Applied?Group Policy Requirements and Version CompatibilityManaging Local Group PoliciesManaging Site, Domain, and Organizational Unit PoliciesUnderstanding Group Policy Management and the Default PoliciesCreating and Editing Site, Domain, and Organizational Unit PoliciesBlocking, Overriding, and Disabling PoliciesDisabling an Unused Part of Group PolicyApplying an Existing Policy to a New LocationDeleting a Group PolicyRefreshing Group PolicyWorking with Group PoliciesGetting to Know the Group Policy Object EditorCentrally Managing Special FoldersRedirecting a Special Folder to a Single LocationRedirecting a Special Folder Based on Group MembershipRemoving RedirectionUsing Administrative Templates to Set PoliciesViewing Administrative Templates and PoliciesEnabling, Disabling, and Configuring PoliciesAdding or Removing TemplatesUser and Computer Script ManagementAssigning Computer Startup and Shutdown ScriptsAssigning User Logon and Logoff ScriptsApplying Security Policy Through TemplatesUnderstanding Security Policies and Administration ToolsApplying Security TemplatesScheduling TasksUtilities for Scheduling TasksPreparing to Schedule TasksScheduling Tasks with the Scheduled Task WizardAccessing the Scheduled Tasks FolderViewing and Managing Existing TasksCreating Tasks with the Scheduled Task Wizard
5. Working with Support Services and Remote Desktop
Introducing Support ServicesWorking with the Automated Help SystemUsing the Help and Support CenterIntroducing the Application FrameworkMonitoring System HealthViewing PC Health StatisticsTroubleshooting Problems with PC Health MonitoringUnderstanding and Using Automatic UpdatesAn Overview of Automatic UpdatesConfiguring Automatic UpdatesConfiguring Update ServersDownloading and Installing Automatic UpdatesRemoving Automatic Updates to Recover from ProblemsManaging Remote Access to ServersConfiguring Remote AssistanceConfiguring Remote Desktop AccessMaking Remote Desktop ConnectionsConfiguring Windows Time
6. Using Active Directory
Introducing Active DirectoryActive Directory and DNSGetting Started with Active DirectoryWorking with Domain StructuresUnderstanding DomainsUnderstanding Domain Forests and Domain TreesUnderstanding Organizational UnitsUnderstanding Sites and SubnetsWorking with Active Directory DomainsUsing Windows 2000 and Later Computers with Active DirectoryUsing Windows 95 and Windows 98 with Active DirectoryAccessing the Network Through a Windows NT DomainAccessing the Network as an Active Directory ClientInstalling Active Directory ClientsUsing Windows NT and Windows 2000 Domains with Active DirectoryUsing Windows 2000 Mixed Mode OperationsUsing Windows 2000 Native Mode OperationsUsing Windows Server 2003 Interim Mode OperationsUsing Windows Server 2003 Mode OperationsRaising Domain and Forest FunctionalityUnderstanding the Directory StructureExploring the Data StoreExploring Global CatalogsUniversal Group Membership CachingReplication and Active DirectoryActive Directory and LDAPUnderstanding Operations Master Roles
7. Core Active Directory Administration
Tools for Managing Active DirectoryActive Directory Administration ToolsActive Directory Command-Line ToolsActive Directory Support ToolsUsing the Active Directory Users And Computers ToolStarting Active Directory Users And ComputersGetting Started with Active Directory Users And ComputersConnecting to a Domain ControllerConnecting to a DomainSearching for Accounts and Shared ResourcesManaging Computer AccountsCreating Computer Accounts on a Workstation or ServerCreating Computer Accounts in Active Directory Users And ComputersViewing and Editing Computer Account PropertiesDeleting, Disabling, and Enabling Computer AccountsResetting Locked Computer AccountsMoving Computer AccountsManaging ComputersJoining a Computer to a Domain or WorkgroupManaging Domain Controllers, Roles, and CatalogsInstalling and Demoting Domain ControllersViewing and Transferring Domain-Wide RolesViewing and Transferring the Domain Naming Master RoleViewing and Transferring Schema Master RolesTransferring Roles Using the Command LineSeizing Roles Using the Command LineConfiguring Global CatalogsConfiguring Universal Group Membership CachingManaging Organizational UnitsCreating Organizational UnitsViewing and Editing Organizational Unit PropertiesRenaming and Deleting Organizational UnitsMoving Organizational Units

8. Understanding User and Group Accounts
The Windows Server 2003 Security ModelAuthentication ProtocolsAccess ControlsDifferences Between User and Group AccountsUser AccountsLogon Names, Passwords, and Public CertificatesSecurity Identifiers and User AccountsGroup AccountsGroup TypesGroup ScopeSecurity Identifiers and Group AccountsWhen to Use Domain Local, Global, and Universal GroupsDefault User Accounts and GroupsBuilt-In User AccountsPredefined User AccountsThe Administrator AccountThe ASPNET AccountThe Guest AccountThe Support AccountBuilt-In and Predefined GroupsImplicit Groups and Special IdentitiesAccount CapabilitiesPrivilegesLogon RightsBuilt-In Capabilities for Groups in Active DirectoryUsing Default Group AccountsGroups Used by AdministratorsImplicit Groups and Identities
9. Creating User and Group Accounts
User Account Setup and OrganizationAccount Naming PoliciesRules for Display NamesRules for Logon NamesNaming SchemesPassword and Account PoliciesUsing Secure PasswordsSetting Account PoliciesViewing Effective PoliciesConfiguring Account PoliciesConfiguring Password PoliciesEnforce Password HistoryMaximum Password AgeMinimum Password AgeMinimum Password LengthPasswords Must Meet Complexity RequirementsStore Password Using Reversible Encryption For All Users In The DomainConfiguring Account Lockout PoliciesAccount Lockout ThresholdAccount Lockout DurationReset Account Lockout Counter AfterConfiguring Kerberos PoliciesEnforce User Logon RestrictionsMaximum LifetimeMaximum ToleranceConfiguring User Rights PoliciesConfiguring User Rights GloballyConfiguring User Rights LocallyAdding a User AccountCreating Domain User AccountsCreating Local User AccountsAdding a Group AccountCreating a Global GroupCreating a Local Group and Assigning MembersHandling Global Group MembershipManaging Individual MembershipManaging Multiple Memberships in a GroupSetting the Primary Group for Users and Computers
10. Managing Existing User and Group Accounts
Managing User Contact InformationSetting Contact InformationSearching for Users and Creating Address Book EntriesConfiguring the User’s Environment SettingsSystem Environment VariablesLogon ScriptsAssigning Home DirectoriesSetting Account Options and RestrictionsManaging Logon HoursConfiguring Logon HoursEnforcing Logon HoursSetting Permitted Logon WorkstationsSetting Dial-In and VPN PrivilegesSetting Account Security OptionsManaging User ProfilesLocal, Roaming, and Mandatory ProfilesCreating Local ProfilesCreating Roaming ProfilesCreating Mandatory ProfilesUsing the System Utility to Manage Local ProfilesCreating a Profile by HandCopying an Existing Profile to a New User AccountCopying or Restoring a ProfileDeleting a Local Profile and Assigning a New OneChanging the Profile TypeUpdating User and Group AccountsRenaming User and Group AccountsSecurity IdentifiersChanging Other InformationCopying Domain User AccountsDeleting User and Group AccountsChanging and Resetting PasswordsEnabling User AccountsAccount DisabledAccount Locked OutAccount ExpiredManaging Multiple User AccountsSetting Profiles for Multiple AccountsSetting Logon Hours for Multiple AccountsSetting Permitted Logon Workstations for Multiple AccountsSetting Logon, Password, and Expiration Properties for Multiple AccountsTroubleshooting Logon ProblemsSetting Advanced Active Directory PermissionsUnderstanding Advanced User, Group, and Computer Permissions
11. Managing File Systems and Drives
Adding Hard Disk DrivesPhysical DrivesPreparing a Drive for UseUsing Disk ManagementMore Detailed Drive InformationInstalling and Checking for a New DriveUnderstanding Drive StatusWorking with Basic and Dynamic DisksUsing Basic and Dynamic DisksSpecial Considerations for Basic and Dynamic DisksMarking an Active PartitionChanging Drive TypesConverting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic DiskChanging a Dynamic Disk Back to a Basic DiskReactivating Dynamic DisksRescanning DisksMoving a Dynamic Disk to a New SystemUsing Basic Disks and PartitionsPartitioning BasicsCreating PartitionsFormatting PartitionsUpdating the Boot DiskManaging Existing Partitions and DrivesAssigning Drive Letters and PathsChanging or Deleting the Volume LabelDeleting Partitions and DrivesConverting a Volume to NTFSThe Convert Utility SyntaxUsing the Convert UtilityChecking a Drive for Errors and Bad SectorsRunning Check Disk from the Command LineRunning Check Disk InteractivelyDefragmenting DisksCompressing Drives and DataCompressing DrivesCompressing Directories and FilesExpanding Compressed DrivesExpanding Compressed Directories and FilesEncrypting Drives and DataUnderstanding Encryption and the Encrypting File SystemEncrypting Directories and FilesWorking with Encrypted Files and FoldersConfiguring Recovery PolicyDecrypting Files and DirectoriesRecovering Disk Space
12. Administering Volume Sets and RAID Arrays
Using Volumes and Volume SetsUnderstanding Volume BasicsUnderstanding Volume SetsCreating Volumes and Volume SetsDeleting Volumes and Volume SetsExtending a Simple or Spanned VolumeManaging VolumesImproving Performance and Fault Tolerance with RAIDsImplementing RAID on Windows Server 2003Implementing RAID 0: Disk StripingImplementing RAID 1: Disk MirroringCreating a Mirror Set in Disk ManagementMirroring an Existing VolumeImplementing RAID 5: Disk Striping with ParityCreating a Striped Set with Parity in Disk ManagementManaging RAIDs and Recovering from FailuresBreaking a Mirrored SetResynchronizing and Repairing a Mirrored SetRepairing a Mirrored System Volume to Enable BootRemoving a Mirrored SetRepairing a Striped Set Without ParityRegenerating a Striped Set with Parity
13. Managing Files and Folders
Windows Server 2003 File StructuresMajor Features of FAT and NTFSFAT VolumesUsing NTFSFile NamingAccessing Long File Names Under MS-DOSHow Windows Server 2003 Creates an Abbreviated File NameThe Rules of TruncationCombating MalwareCombating Malware Through Internet Security ConfigurationsCombating Malware Through Add-on ManagementUnderstanding File Screening and Storage ReportingManaging File Screening and Storage ReportingManaging Global File Resource SettingsConfiguring E-mail NotificationsReviewing Reports and Configuring Storage Report ParametersConfiguring Report LocationsConfiguring File Screen AuditingManaging the File Groups to Which Screens Are AppliedManaging File Screen TemplatesCreating File ScreensDefining File Screening ExceptionsScheduling and Generating Storage Reports
14. Data Sharing, Security, and Auditing
Sharing Folders on Local and Remote SystemsViewing Existing SharesCreating Shared FoldersCreating Additional Shares on an Existing ShareManaging Share PermissionsThe Different Share PermissionsViewing Share PermissionsConfiguring Share PermissionsModifying Existing Share PermissionsRemoving Share Permissions for Users and GroupsManaging Existing SharesUnderstanding Special SharesConnecting to Special SharesViewing User and Computer SessionsManaging Sessions and SharesEnding Individual SessionsEnding All SessionsManaging Open ResourcesClose an Open FileClose All Open FilesStopping File and Folder SharingUsing Shadow CopiesUnderstanding Shadow CopiesCreating Shadow CopiesRestoring a Shadow CopyReverting An Entire Volume to a Previous Shadow CopyDeleting Shadow CopiesDisabling Shadow CopiesConnecting to Network DrivesMapping a Network DriveDisconnecting a Network DriveObject Management, Ownership, and InheritanceObjects and Object ManagersObject Ownership and TransferObject InheritanceFile and Folder PermissionsUnderstanding File and Folder PermissionsSetting File and Folder PermissionsAuditing System ResourcesSetting Auditing PoliciesAuditing Files and FoldersAuditing the RegistryAuditing Active Directory ObjectsUsing, Configuring, and Managing NTFS Disk QuotasUnderstanding NTFS Disk Quotas and How NTFS Quotas Are UsedSetting NTFS Disk Quota PoliciesEnabling NTFS Disk Quotas on NTFS VolumesViewing Disk Quota EntriesCreating Disk Quota EntriesDeleting Disk Quota EntriesExporting and Importing NTFS Disk Quota SettingsDisabling NTFS Disk QuotasUsing, Configuring, and Managing Storage Resource Manager Disk QuotasUnderstanding Storage Resource Manager Disk QuotasManaging Disk Quota TemplatesCreating Disk Quotas
15. Data Backup and Recovery
Creating a Backup and Recovery PlanFiguring Out a Backup PlanThe Basic Types of BackupDifferential and Incremental BackupsSelecting Backup Devices and MediaCommon Backup SolutionsBuying and Using TapesBacking Up Your DataGetting Started with the Backup UtilitySetting Default Options for BackupGeneral Backup OptionsSetting Restore and Backup OptionsViewing and Setting Backup ExclusionsViewing ExclusionsCreating ExclusionsChanging ExclusionsBacking Up Data with the Backup WizardBacking Up Files Without the WizardRecovering Data Using the Restore WizardRecovering Data Without the WizardRestoring Active DirectoryBacking Up and Restoring Data on Remote SystemsViewing Backup LogsManaging Encryption Recovery PolicyUnderstanding Encryption Certificates and Recovery PolicyConfiguring the EFS Recovery PolicyBacking Up and Restoring Encrypted Data and CertificatesBacking Up Encryption CertificatesRestoring Encryption CertificatesDisaster Recovery and PreparationCreating System Recovery DataStarting a System in Safe ModeUsing the Recovery Data to Restore a SystemWorking with the Recovery ConsoleInstalling the Recovery Console as a Startup OptionStarting the Recovery ConsoleRecovery Console CommandsDeleting the Recovery ConsoleManaging Media PoolsUnderstanding Media PoolsPreparing Media for Use in the Free Media PoolMoving Media to a Different Media PoolCreating Application Media PoolsChanging the Media Type in a Media PoolSetting Allocation and Deallocation PoliciesWorking with Access Permissions for Removable StorageDeleting Application Media PoolsManaging Work Queues, Requests, and OperatorsUsing Work QueueTroubleshooting Waiting OperationsChanging Mount OperationsControlling When Operations Are DeletedUsing the Operator Requests Queue
16. Managing TCP/IP Networking
Installing TCP/IP NetworkingInstalling Network Interface CardsInstalling the TCP/IP ProtocolConfiguring TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Static IP AddressesUsing Ping to Check an AddressAssigning a Static IP AddressConfiguring Dynamic IP AddressesConfiguring Alternate Private IP AddressesConfiguring Multiple IP Addresses and GatewaysAssigning Addresses and GatewaysConfiguring DNS ResolutionBasic DNS SettingsAdvanced DNS SettingsConfiguring WINS ResolutionConfiguring Additional Networking ComponentsInstalling and Uninstalling Networking ComponentsInstalling Optional Networking ComponentsManaging Network ConnectionsCreating Network ConnectionsManaging Security for Remote Access ConnectionsChecking the Status, Speed, and Activity of Local Area ConnectionsViewing Network Configuration InformationDuplicating Network ConnectionsEnabling and Disabling Network ConnectionsDeleting Network ConnectionsRenaming Local Area ConnectionsRepairing Local Area ConnectionsTroubleshooting and Testing Network SettingsPerforming Basic Network TestsReleasing and Renewing DHCP SettingsRegistering and Flushing DNSPerforming Detailed Network Diagnostics
17. Administering Network Printers and Print Services
Troubleshooting Printer ProblemsInstalling PrintersUsing Local and Network PrintersUsing the Autoinstall Feature of Print ManagementInstalling Physically Attached Print DevicesInstalling Network-Attached Print DevicesConnecting to Printers Created on the NetworkSolving Spooling ProblemsConfiguring Printer PropertiesAdding Comments and Location InformationManaging Printer DriversUpdating a Printer DriverConfiguring Drivers for Network ClientsSetting a Separator Page and Changing Print Device ModeChanging the Printer PortScheduling and Prioritizing Print JobsScheduling Printer AvailabilitySetting Printer PriorityConfiguring Print SpoolingEnabling SpoolingOther Spooling OptionsStarting and Stopping Printer SharingSetting Printer Access PermissionsAuditing Print JobsSetting Document DefaultsConfiguring Print Server PropertiesLocating the Spool Folder and Enabling Printing on NTFSManaging High Volume PrintingLogging Printer EventsRemoving Print Job Completion and NotificationManaging Print Jobs on Local and Remote PrintersUsing the Print Management WindowPausing the Printer and Resuming PrintingEmptying the Print QueuePausing, Resuming, and Restarting Individual Document PrintingRemoving a Document and Canceling a Print JobChecking the Properties of Documents in the PrinterSetting the Priority of Individual DocumentsScheduling the Printing of Individual Documents
18. Running DHCP Clients and Servers
Understanding DHCPUsing Dynamic AddressingChecking IP Address AssignmentUnderstanding ScopesInstalling a DHCP ServerInstalling DHCP ComponentsStarting and Using the DHCP ConsoleConnecting to Remote DHCP ServersStarting and Stopping a DHCP ServerAuthorizing a DHCP Server in Active DirectoryConfiguring DHCP ServersBinding a DHCP Server with Multiple Network Interface Cards to a Specific IP AddressUpdating DHCP StatisticsDHCP Auditing and TroubleshootingUnderstanding DHCP AuditingEnabling or Disabling DHCP AuditingChanging the Location of DHCP Auditing LogsChanging the Log UsageIntegrating DHCP and DNSAvoiding IP Address ConflictsSaving and Restoring the DHCP ConfigurationManaging DHCP ScopesCreating and Managing SuperscopesCreating SuperscopesAdding Scopes to a SuperscopeRemoving Scopes from a SuperscopeActivating and Deactivating a SuperscopeDeleting a SuperscopeCreating and Managing ScopesCreating Normal ScopesCreating Multicast ScopesSetting Scope OptionsViewing and Assigning Server OptionsViewing and Assigning Scope OptionsModifying ScopesActivating and Deactivating ScopesEnabling the Bootstrap ProtocolRemoving a ScopeConfiguring Multiple Scopes on a NetworkManaging the Address Pool, Leases, and ReservationsViewing Scope StatisticsSetting a New Exclusion RangeDeleting an Exclusion RangeReserving DHCP AddressesReleasing Addresses and LeasesModifying Reservation PropertiesDeleting Leases and ReservationsBacking Up and Restoring the DHCP DatabaseBacking Up the DHCP DatabaseRestoring the DHCP Database from BackupUsing Backup and Restore to Move the DHCP Database to a New ServerRepairing the DHCP DatabaseForcing the DHCP Server Service to Regenerate the DHCP DatabaseReconciling Leases and Reservations
19. Maintaining WINS
Understanding WINS and NetBIOS Over TCP/IPConfiguring WINS Clients and ServersName Resolution MethodsUsing the WINS ConsoleGetting to Know the WINS ConsoleAdding a WINS Server to the WINS ConsoleStarting and Stopping a WINS ServerViewing Server StatisticsConfiguring WINS ServersUpdating WINS StatisticsManaging Name Registration, Renewal, and ReleaseLogging WINS Events in the Windows Event LogsSetting the Version ID for the WINS DatabaseConfiguring Burst Handling of Name RegistrationsSaving and Restoring the WINS ConfigurationConfiguring WINS Database ReplicationSetting Default Replication ParametersAssigning General ParametersAssigning Default Push Replication ParametersAssigning Default Pull Replication ParametersCreating Push and Pull PartnersChanging Replication Type and Settings for PartnersTriggering Database ReplicationManaging the WINS DatabaseExamining WINS Database MappingsCleaning and Scavenging the WINS DatabaseVerifying the Consistency of the WINS DatabaseBacking Up and Restoring the WINS DatabaseConfiguring WINS for Automatic BackupsRestoring the DatabaseClearing Out WINS and Starting with a Fresh Database
20. Optimizing DNS
Understanding DNSIntegrating Active Directory and DNSEnabling DNS on the NetworkInstalling DNS ServersInstalling the DNS Server ServiceConfiguring a Primary DNS ServerConfiguring a Secondary DNS ServerConfiguring Reverse LookupsManaging DNS ServersAdding Remote Servers to the DNS ConsoleRemoving a Server from the DNS ConsoleStarting and Stopping a DNS ServerCreating Child Domains Within ZonesCreating Child Domains in Separate ZonesDeleting a Domain or SubnetManaging DNS RecordsAdding Address and Pointer RecordsAdding a PTR Record LaterAdding DNS Aliases with CNAMEAdding Mail Exchange ServersAdding Name ServersViewing and Updating DNS RecordsUpdating Zone Properties and the SOA RecordModifying the SOA RecordAllowing and Restricting Zone TransfersNotifying Secondaries of ChangesSetting the Zone TypeEnabling and Disabling Dynamic UpdatesManaging DNS Server Configuration and SecurityEnabling and Disabling IP Addresses for a DNS ServerControlling Access to DNS Servers Outside the OrganizationCreating Nonforwarding DNS ServersCreating Forwarding-Only ServersCreating Forwarding ServersConfiguring Conditional ForwardingEnabling and Disabling Event LoggingUsing Debug Logging to Track DNS ActivityMonitoring DNS ServerIntegrating WINS with DNSConfiguring WINS Lookups in DNSConfiguring Reverse WINS Lookups in DNSSetting Caching and Time-Out Values for WINS in DNSConfiguring Full Integration with NetBIOS Scopes
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Appendix . About the Author

William R. Stanek (http://www.williamstanek.com) has more than 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert, an award-winning author, and a pretty darn good instructional trainer. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. He has written more than 50 books. Current or forthcoming books include Microsoft Windows Command-Line Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, and Windows Server 2003 Inside Out. He is codeveloper and series editor of the Administrator’s Pocket Consultant series.

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