Windows Xp Networking

Deploying, managing, or supporting networks with Windows XP clients? Here's all the information you need to maximize reliability, security, and performance... and minimize hassles and aggravation!

Kackie Cohen and Andrew Daniels share the extraordinary experience they've gained deploying and running some of the world's largest Windows networks. They don't waste time on the "basics" you already know. Rather, they focus on the specific challenges you face as a working professional.

You'll find best practices and real-world tips for everything from authentication to Internet connectivity, firewalls to wireless networking... and a whole lot more.

Coverage includes: Security best practices: system hardening, access control, authentication, authorization, and VPNsLANs in depth: TCP/IP configuration, heterogeneous networking, services for Unix, and more Wireless networking configuration and features, including Windows XP's new UPnP supportInternet connection firewall and Internet connection sharing: step-by-step configuration and management recommendationsMobile/remote networking, including dial-up and remote access servicesSaving money with Windows XP's new IP telephony and conferencing featuresQoS: prioritizing network traffic to improve mission-critical application performanceTroubleshooting: network diagnostics, remote assistance, utilities, service packs, and command-line toolsIncludes extensive coverage of Windows XP Professional clients