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Guide to networking with Windows

Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Now try to imagine a world without Windows. No Windows XP, no Windows servers, no Windows VPNs. While of course such a scenario would be a dream come true for open source fanatics and a living nightmare for Microsoft, the chances of it happening in your lifetime, or your children's lifetime for that matter, is slim to none. That's right. Like White House scandals and celebrity gossip, Windows is simply a fact of life these days. For networking pros then, understanding Windows is essential to designing, implementing, troubleshooting and maintaining enterprise networks. This guide takes you step-by-step through the process of networking with Windows.

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Windows networking for network administrators

Troubleshooting your Windows network

Tip: Troubleshooting a Windows-based network
Tip: Fixing bugs in Windows XP
Tip: Troubleshooting Windows VPN servers
Tip: Script reveals any patch installation issues
Tip: Testing Group Policy security
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Tip: Switching between multiple network configurations in Win2k
Tip: Speed up remote access to network resources
Checklist: Patching after a security breach
Checklist: Automate security administration for standalone PCs

Updating your Windows network

Windows networking for network managers

Designing and implementing your Windows network

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Tip: Building VPNs around Windows 2003
Tip: Planning for Windows Server 2003
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Monitoring your Windows network

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