NT Server 4 in the Enterprise, and NT Workstation 4. This official Microsoft training kit teaches IT professionals how to install, configure, and administer the Windows 2000 Professional desktop operating system-as they prepare for the corresponding MCP exam. The content covers Windows 2000 Professional in a generic server environment, though many examples reference Windows 2000 Server. Odds are high that you'll find the networking solutions you need in this book. Author Sean K. Daily begins a top down approach to optimization by focusing on hardware selection.
Memory optimization follows, then application, disk, printing, and network.
In each case well written descriptions of how Windows NT functions are followed by explainations of the key metrics maintained by Windows NT and how to interpret their values. Registry modifications are explained where appropriate as well as other Windows NT tuning parameters of value. Mr. Daily has also done a fine job of surveying the marketplace for optimization tools and includes well written descriptions, and in some cases demo copies, of the most useful of these tools available. If you've seen the OSI model elsewhere and didn't really understand it, this version of it will advance your knowledge fantastically. It covers WAN technologies such as Frame Relay, ATM, and T1s, as well as 56k modems and how they work.