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Armed with this information and a clear view of what is possible withWindows 2000 when running it outside an Active Directory domain (and whatisn’t possible without Active Directory) you will then be better equipped to diveinto the standard Microsoft documentation and build on this knowledge.
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Configuring Windows 2000 without Active Directory P212 Chapter 1 • Why Not Active Directory? environment, but without having to also take on Active Directory. All too often, standard Windows 2000 literature discusses new features only in the context of Active Directory so that you may not be aware of what features and services you can use (and how) independently from Active Directory.Therefore, you’re being asked to learn Active Directory, the new features, and the new interface all at once—which usually relegates it to a testing environment or your home study network.This book aims to provide the information you need to start using Windows 2000 productively in your current working environment. Armed with this information and a clear view of what is possible with Windows 2000 when running it outside an Active Directory domain (and what isn’t possible without Active Directory) you will then be better equipped to dive into the standard Microsoft documentation and build on this knowledge.This then may or may not include Active Directory features—but the choice will then be yours, rather than having it decided for you. By knowing what is possible without Active Directory and how to imple- ment it, you should gain a level of knowledge and a perspective that is difficult to obtain from the standard Microsoft documentation.Throughout the book we will have special information sidebars for IT implementers where the topic identifies a relevant Configuring & Implementing consideration to help provide addi- tional technical information. Microsoft Certified Professionals and System Engineers Although not specifically aimed at MCPs and MCSEs, this book may also be of benefit to MCP/MCSE candidates looking to supplement their Windows 2000 exam knowledge and extend it into the realities of the workplace. It may also help NT professionals transition their skills to Windows 2000 because new features can be learned within the context of a Windows NT 4.0 domain, instead of trying to take these on board at the same time as learning Active Directory.There’s nothing so reassuring as starting from familiar ground rather than feeling as if you’re starting everything from scratch again. Interestingly, Microsoft’s fairly recent addition of exam 70-244, “Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network” (available since April 2001), shows its acknowledgment that Windows NT 4.0 domains are still prevalent in the workplace and as such need to be supported by competent professionals. While the other Windows 2000 exams assume an Active Directory context, in reality MCP/MCSE professionals will find it the exception and not the norm that they will be given Active Directory Enterprise permissions—so they must know which features they can configure and use independently from Active www.syngress.com Why Not Active Directory? • Chapter 1 13Directory in a typical departmental setting. Note, however, that this book is notwritten as a MCSE study guide for a specific Microsoft exam; there are plenty ofgood alternatives for these already.What This Book Will CoverThis book will cover a wide range of topics that encompass a diversity of thenew features and services that Windows 2000 offers.This will include everythingfrom features particularly relevant for workstations, laptops, and servers, to specificservices such as IIS and Certificate Services,Terminal Services, and RemoteAccess to networking services such as Domain Name System (DNS) andDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Internet Protocol Security(IPSec), and Network Address Translation (NAT). All these and more will beexplained outside the context of Active Directory—clearly outlining what is pos-sible and what isn’t, and also what is possible with certain limitations. Additionally, each chapter contains a walkthrough that includes step-by-stepinformation on how you might implement some of the features covered in thechapter.These are practical exercises that reinforce some of the chapter contentsand that should be useful on most production environments to help providesome hands-on experience.Chapter 2:WorkstationsMany people have Windows 2000 now as their standard desktop operating system,but they might not realize how to make the most of the new features it offers. Infact, I’ve often seen people treat Windows 2000 as if it were Windows NT 4.0with the interface annoyingly changed, totally unaware of the new features andbenefits “under the hood,” just there for the taking! The new interface isn’t toeverybody’s liking, but it is highly configurable—if you know where to look. Windows 2000 is often chosen for stability and reliability reasons, and it hascertainly earned its reputation for better stability and reliability than previousoperating systems. Are you aware, though, of how that is accomplished and howyou can configure and fine-tune this? For example,Windows File Protectionhelps to address the “DLL hell” we got used to seeing with incompatible versionsof files, but it comes at the cost of disk space. Knowing how this works and howyou can configure it gives the choice back to you, rather than relying on theoperating system to make choices for you.When disk space on the operatingsystem partition is tight (often an issue if upgrading), knowing how to configurethe DLL cache can make the difference between being able to upgrade toWindows 2000 without repartitioning your disk and not being able to install it. www.syngress.com14 Chapter 1 • Why Not Active Directory? ...