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Get real-world guidance ”direct from the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 team ”for planning and deploying an upgrade from Windows NT 4.o to Windows Server 2003 for your small or medium- sized business. This book delivers straightforward, step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade to an Active Directory directory service environment; migrate your DHCP, WINS, file, print, remote access, and Web server roles; and implement Group Policy-based administration. Whether you support 10 or 1000 users, this book and evaluation software provide everything you need to put Windows Server 2003 to work right away.

Discover how to:

• Upgrade to a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory domain to improve network services while simplifying administration
• Migrate file servers, assess storage needs, and get permission types for migrated data and files
• Merge print servers and move print queues, drivers, and printer ports to the new Windows environment
• Improve mobile worker connectivity with dial-up and VPN remote access
• Transfer Web site content and settings to Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0
• Consolidate network resources ”and reduce ownership costs ”by migrating WINS and DHCP services
• Configure the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to administer environmental settings and privileges for users and computers