TCP/IP for Windows 2000

Few books cover TCP/IP from a Microsoft Windows 2000 perspective, yet running TCP/IP on Windows 2000 platforms presents unique challenges and opportunities that simply do not apply in other environments. This book fills the gap. Dave Houde and Tim Hoffman explain fundamental TCP/IP concepts with exceptional detail and clarity, from a Windows 2000 point of view -- and offer step-by-step guidance for planning and deploying TCP/IP using Windows 2000 and Active Directory. TCP/IP for Windows 2000 begins with a detailed overview of TCP/IP's capabilities and architecture. Next, Houde and Hoffman review IP addressing; subnetting and supernetting; the basics of IP routing; and techniques for running NetBIOS over TCP/IP. The book includes detailed step-by-step coverage of deploying DNS and DHCP, integrating DNS with Windows 2000 Active Directory; using Windows Internet Name Services (WINS); connecting with heterogeneous environments; deploying Microsoft SNMP services; and building a Virtual Private Network using Windows 2000. "Now You Do It" exercises and sidebars help readers gain the hands-on, practical experience they need to deploy TCP/IP on Windows 2000 systems in any enterprise environment. For all professionals involved with delivering Windows 2000-based networking or Internet services, including system administrators, IT managers, and help desk specialists.