Windows 2000 Network Administration
Windows 2000's Active Directory presents a whole new ball game for Windows NT administrators. To be successful in implementing AD, you must know what objects you can work with and how to organize and move objects around. In this article, I'll introduce you to Active Directory containers and objects and explain how to move objects around.
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In this article I will touch on some of the things you'll need to consider when you approach the upgrade to Windows 2000 and Active Directory. The main emphasis here is on planning. Do not upgrade with the idea that it is just like another Windows NT upgrade with a few extra benefits. Make sure you draw up a proper plan covering all aspects, from the changes you may need to make to the network to take advantage of the new operating system to the problems that may occur once you begin the first system upgrade. Do not go it alone. Talk about it with other administrators, managers, and even users. Brainstorm to ensure that no rock has been left unturned. Draw up a plan, including a timescale, and make it realistic. Consider replacing or rotating computers, especially servers that are more than two years old.
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Security is often one of the top concerns for network administrators. After all, it's not uncommon for networks to contain confidential data such as employee records or information on new products. Fortunately, there are countless security mechanisms that you can put in place to help secure such data. But how can you be sure that your data is really secure? One way is by implementing an audit policy on your servers. In this article, I'll discuss the issues involved in establishing an audit policy in a Windows 2000 environment.
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Security is a major concern with network administrators. You can't keep up with everything that's going on simultaneously on your network. However, you can configure audit policies to help you track a variety of activities and keep your network safe. Auditing can provide important data about activity on your network. You can use it to track files, help ensure expensive printing supplies aren't wasted, keep tabs on changes to registry keys, and check on access to your Active Directory. To accomplish these tasks, there are various types of auditing you can perform on your system, and within each type, there are different settings and steps to implement based on the type of information you need from the audit.
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To properly judge your server’s performance, you need to know when your server is at its busiest. Performing random Task Manager checks can’t confirm whether your server is adequately handling your users’ needs. It’s very possible that your random checks occur when few people are using the system. It’s also possible that you could be literally out to lunch whenever your server is being used the most.
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Monitoring your server's performance is an important part of maintaining and administering your Windows 2000 installation. Performance data can help you understand your workload and the effect it has on your system's resources. You can observe changes and trends over time, which will help you plan for future upgrades. Some counters in Performance Monitor will help you diagnose problems and target components or processes for optimization.
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