http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/ en-us Copyright 2005 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 01:28:58 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/active-directory/organizing-active-directory-objects.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/active-directory/organizing-active-directory-objects.html 04. Active Directory Tue, 15 Nov 2005 01:28:58 +0000 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. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/active-directory/active-directory-upgrade.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/active-directory/active-directory-upgrade.html 04. Active Directory Tue, 15 Nov 2005 01:12:22 +0000 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. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/creating-audit-policy.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/creating-audit-policy.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Mon, 14 Nov 2005 11:25:17 +0000 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. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-server-auditing.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-server-auditing.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Thu, 03 Nov 2005 01:51:51 +0000 http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/performance-monitor-server-peak-usage.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/performance-monitor-server-peak-usage.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Thu, 03 Nov 2005 01:28:49 +0000 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. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-performance-monitor.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-performance-monitor.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Thu, 03 Nov 2005 01:15:01 +0000 Hardware problems can really disrupt the way your company functions. If a hardware problem occurs on a server, then many users may not be able to access critical resources. In this article, I'll explain some ways you can get Windows 2000 back up and running when hardware problems occur. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-hardware-diagnostic.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-hardware-diagnostic.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:31:38 +0000 http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/analyze-your-servers-security.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/analyze-your-servers-security.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:59:03 +0000 http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/group-policies-resource-kit.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/group-policies-resource-kit.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:41:16 +0000 Change control and distributed security are two issues that affect not only large organizations but also small ones. In some respects, they can be even more important in a small organization than in a larger one. If you allow a key employee to change settings at will, the result could be a toasted system when it's needed most. In a larger organization, the chances are better that you have a backup system on hand or an administrator readily available to save the day. In a small organization, it's likely that neither is the case. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/use-windows-2000-group-policies.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/use-windows-2000-group-policies.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:34:18 +0000 In this article, I'll cover the tricky subject of what happens when you combine permissions. After reading this piece, you should be able to set up and troubleshoot permissions on your network and clients more quickly. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/combining-sharing-and-ntfs-permissions.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/combining-sharing-and-ntfs-permissions.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:07:35 +0000 Windows 2000 handles permissions very differently from the way in which Windows NT does. In this article, I'll walk you through the new Windows 2000 permission structure, and I'll explain how you can use these new permissions effectively. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-permission-scheme.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-permission-scheme.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:11:30 +0000 http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/trusts-in-windows-2000.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/trusts-in-windows-2000.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:00:22 +0000 One of the biggest headaches for Windows NT administrators has often been the issue of running out of hard disk space. In just about every company that I've ever worked for, there has been a user that tried to copy his or her entire hard disk onto the network. Sometimes, these users will even show their friends how to do the same thing. Of course, such activity eventually causes the server's hard disk to run out of space. http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-hard-disk-quotas.html http://www.setup32.com/windows-2000-network-administration/windows-2000-server/windows-2000-hard-disk-quotas.html 01. Windows 2000 Server Wed, 02 Nov 2005 01:45:10 +0000