Windows Server 2003 on HP ProLiant Servers
Published on 4. November 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
1176 pages
978-0-13-146758-3 (ISBN)
Description
System administrators have recently been faced with the issue of upgrading toWindows Server 2003 and managing their systems after migration. Microsofthas announced plans to discontinue Windows NT support in 2004, forcingcompanies that have not yet done so to migrate and deploy Windows Server2003. This book addresses the needs of customers using the popular ProLiantserver platform. It describes ProLiant-specific issues in migration, deploymentand management, including technical aspects and using ProLiant tools. It alsocovers Clustering/High Availability, Virtual Private Networking, DisasterRecovery and Exchange. Windows Server 2003 on ProLiants functions as a "howto"guide to migrating, deploying and administering Windows Server 2003using ProLiant hardware.
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About the Authors
GARY OLSEN holds a BS in industrial education and a master's degree in computer-aided manufacturing from Bringham Young University. He has worked in the IT industry for more than 20 years, and has served on Microsoft's Beta Technical Support Teams for both Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server; as an HP/Compaq consultant on Active Directory design; and as a provider of advanced technical support through HP's Customer Support Center. A frequent speaker at Windows and HP technical conferences, he is author of Windows 2000: Active Directory Design and Deployment (New Riders).
BRUCE HOWARD has spent the past 10 years servicing and supporting ProLiant Servers and Windows in the enterprise environment. Currently a ProLiant Systems and Software Specialist in HP's Engineering Problem Management and Analysis group, he has authored and contributed to numerous ProLiant and Windows technical articles, support documents, and advisories.
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GARY OLSEN holds a BS in industrial education and a master's degree in computer-aided manufacturing from Bringham Young University. He has worked in the IT industry for more than 20 years, and has served on Microsoft's Beta Technical Support Teams for both Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server; as an HP/Compaq consultant on Active Directory design; and as a provider of advanced technical support through HP's Customer Support Center. A frequent speaker at Windows and HP technical conferences, he is author of Windows 2000: Active Directory Design and Deployment (New Riders).
BRUCE HOWARD has spent the past 10 years servicing and supporting ProLiant Servers and Windows in the enterprise environment. Currently a ProLiant Systems and Software Specialist in HP's Engineering Problem Management and Analysis group, he has authored and contributed to numerous ProLiant and Windows technical articles, support documents, and advisories.
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Content
I. INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS SERVER 2003 AND PROLIANT SERVERS.
1. What's New in Windows Server 2003 and in ProLiant Architecture and Tools.
Active Directory (AD)
Networking
Security
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
New Features in ProLiant Architecture and Tools
References
2. Introduction to ProLiant Servers.
A Brief Look at ProLiant History
The ProLiant and Windows Partnership
Microsoft's Systems Architecture
The Evolving ProLiant Server Product Line
Continuity and Component Commonality on ProLiant
ProLiant Models and Generations
ProLiant Reliability and Advanced Memory Features
Storage Options
ProLiant Software Tools and Utilities
Server Deployment
System Management
Summary
References
II. MIGRATION AND ASSESSMENT PLANNING.
3. Migration Planning: Business and Technical.
Building a Business Plan: Cost Savings and Return on Investment
Building a Business Case
Windows Server 2003 Functional Levels
Migration Methodologies
Migration Tools
Migration Case Studies
Migration-The Big Picture
Summary
References
4. Assessment of the Enterprise.
The Assessment Team
Gathering Data for the Assessment
Conducting the Assessment
Defining the Windows 2003 Infrastructure
Infrastructure Impact
Training Requirements
Benefits Analysis and Recommendations
Best Practices
Summary
References
III. DESIGNING THE ACTIVE DIRECTORY.
5. Active Directory Logical Design.
The Design Team
Logical Structure Design
Security Planning and Design
Replication Topology
File Replication Service (FRS) Design and Implementation
Summary
References
6. The Physical Design and Developing the Pilot.
Analysis and Documentation of the Existing Network
Server Placement
Network Services
Time Services
File and Print Services
Selection of ProLiant Servers for the Enterprise
Build Guides
The Pilot
Design Documentation
Summary
References
IV. DEPLOYMENT, MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER RECOVERY.
7. ProLiant Server Installation and Deployment.
Installation of Windows Server 2003
SmartStart Installation Paths
Upgrading to Windows 2003
Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0
Upgrading from Windows 2000
ProLiant Essentials Software
SmartStart and Management CDs
Server Setup and Installation
ProLiant Server Software and Drivers Web Site
Summary
References
8. ProLiant Management Tools.
HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack
HP ProLiant Essentials Workload Management Pack
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
HP Systems Insight Manager
Summary
References
9. ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP).
Key Benefits and Features
RDP Architecture and Deployment Planning
RDP-Windows Edition Architecture
Implementation Examples
Installation Requirements
Introduction to the RDP
Using the RDP
Understanding the ProLiant Integration Module
Understanding the Deployment Server Directory Structure
Customizing the Provided Jobs, Scripts, Tools, and Configuration Files
Deploying Servers that Boot from a SAN with the RDP
Licensing
Recommended Documents and Additional Information
References
10. System Administration.
Monitoring Active Directory (AD) Infrastructure
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Bulk Import and Export of AD Objects
ProLiant Management Tools
Troubleshooting AD
Troubleshooting ProLiant
Summary
References
11. Disaster Recovery.
The Disaster Recovery Plan
Backing Up AD
Simple Repair of AD
Restore of AD
ProLiant and Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery Case Study
Summary
References
V. BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS.
12. Migrating to Exchange 2003.
Choosing to Move to Exchange 2003
Planning the Move to Exchange 2003
Conducting the Technical Assessment of the Current Environment
The Exchange Design
Outlook 2003-Features and Improvements
Exchange Server Sizing and Placement
Exchange on ProLiant Servers
Summary
References
13. High Availability in Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft Cluster Technologies Update
Getting to Clustered Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) Improvements
Network Load Balancing (NLB)
Application Center Server
High-Availability Clusters on ProLiant Servers
Summary
References
14. Remote Access Service.
What Is a Virtual Private Network?
Installing Windows Server 2003 as an IAS Server to Support the VPN Server
Installing Windows Server 2003 as a VPN Server
Using the Connection Manager Administrators Kit
Summary
References
15. Terminal Services for Windows Server 2003.
Benefits of Terminal Services
Client Features
Server Features
Administration Tools
Terminal Server License Server
Designing Terminal Server Infrastructure
Registry Settings
Summary
Resources
References
Appendix A - Case Studies.
Eastman Chemical Company
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
Hewlett-Packard Corporation (HP)
Reed Elsevier
Appendix B - ProLiant Product Details.
ProLiant BL-e Class
ProLiant BL-p Class
Density Optimized ProLiant DL Servers
Maximized for Expansion-ProLiant ML Server
ProLiant 100 Servers
Appendix C - Glossary of Active Directory Replication Terminology.
Active Directory (AD) Replication Terminology
File Replication Service (FRS) Terminology 1104-
Appendix D - Terminal Server Client Error Messages and Troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting General Error Messages
Troubleshooting Licensing Error Messages
Appendix E - Sample VBS.
Index.
1. What's New in Windows Server 2003 and in ProLiant Architecture and Tools.
Active Directory (AD)
Networking
Security
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
New Features in ProLiant Architecture and Tools
References
2. Introduction to ProLiant Servers.
A Brief Look at ProLiant History
The ProLiant and Windows Partnership
Microsoft's Systems Architecture
The Evolving ProLiant Server Product Line
Continuity and Component Commonality on ProLiant
ProLiant Models and Generations
ProLiant Reliability and Advanced Memory Features
Storage Options
ProLiant Software Tools and Utilities
Server Deployment
System Management
Summary
References
II. MIGRATION AND ASSESSMENT PLANNING.
3. Migration Planning: Business and Technical.
Building a Business Plan: Cost Savings and Return on Investment
Building a Business Case
Windows Server 2003 Functional Levels
Migration Methodologies
Migration Tools
Migration Case Studies
Migration-The Big Picture
Summary
References
4. Assessment of the Enterprise.
The Assessment Team
Gathering Data for the Assessment
Conducting the Assessment
Defining the Windows 2003 Infrastructure
Infrastructure Impact
Training Requirements
Benefits Analysis and Recommendations
Best Practices
Summary
References
III. DESIGNING THE ACTIVE DIRECTORY.
5. Active Directory Logical Design.
The Design Team
Logical Structure Design
Security Planning and Design
Replication Topology
File Replication Service (FRS) Design and Implementation
Summary
References
6. The Physical Design and Developing the Pilot.
Analysis and Documentation of the Existing Network
Server Placement
Network Services
Time Services
File and Print Services
Selection of ProLiant Servers for the Enterprise
Build Guides
The Pilot
Design Documentation
Summary
References
IV. DEPLOYMENT, MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER RECOVERY.
7. ProLiant Server Installation and Deployment.
Installation of Windows Server 2003
SmartStart Installation Paths
Upgrading to Windows 2003
Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0
Upgrading from Windows 2000
ProLiant Essentials Software
SmartStart and Management CDs
Server Setup and Installation
ProLiant Server Software and Drivers Web Site
Summary
References
8. ProLiant Management Tools.
HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack
HP ProLiant Essentials Workload Management Pack
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
HP Systems Insight Manager
Summary
References
9. ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP).
Key Benefits and Features
RDP Architecture and Deployment Planning
RDP-Windows Edition Architecture
Implementation Examples
Installation Requirements
Introduction to the RDP
Using the RDP
Understanding the ProLiant Integration Module
Understanding the Deployment Server Directory Structure
Customizing the Provided Jobs, Scripts, Tools, and Configuration Files
Deploying Servers that Boot from a SAN with the RDP
Licensing
Recommended Documents and Additional Information
References
10. System Administration.
Monitoring Active Directory (AD) Infrastructure
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Bulk Import and Export of AD Objects
ProLiant Management Tools
Troubleshooting AD
Troubleshooting ProLiant
Summary
References
11. Disaster Recovery.
The Disaster Recovery Plan
Backing Up AD
Simple Repair of AD
Restore of AD
ProLiant and Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery Case Study
Summary
References
V. BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS.
12. Migrating to Exchange 2003.
Choosing to Move to Exchange 2003
Planning the Move to Exchange 2003
Conducting the Technical Assessment of the Current Environment
The Exchange Design
Outlook 2003-Features and Improvements
Exchange Server Sizing and Placement
Exchange on ProLiant Servers
Summary
References
13. High Availability in Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft Cluster Technologies Update
Getting to Clustered Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) Improvements
Network Load Balancing (NLB)
Application Center Server
High-Availability Clusters on ProLiant Servers
Summary
References
14. Remote Access Service.
What Is a Virtual Private Network?
Installing Windows Server 2003 as an IAS Server to Support the VPN Server
Installing Windows Server 2003 as a VPN Server
Using the Connection Manager Administrators Kit
Summary
References
15. Terminal Services for Windows Server 2003.
Benefits of Terminal Services
Client Features
Server Features
Administration Tools
Terminal Server License Server
Designing Terminal Server Infrastructure
Registry Settings
Summary
Resources
References
Appendix A - Case Studies.
Eastman Chemical Company
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
Hewlett-Packard Corporation (HP)
Reed Elsevier
Appendix B - ProLiant Product Details.
ProLiant BL-e Class
ProLiant BL-p Class
Density Optimized ProLiant DL Servers
Maximized for Expansion-ProLiant ML Server
ProLiant 100 Servers
Appendix C - Glossary of Active Directory Replication Terminology.
Active Directory (AD) Replication Terminology
File Replication Service (FRS) Terminology 1104-
Appendix D - Terminal Server Client Error Messages and Troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting General Error Messages
Troubleshooting Licensing Error Messages
Appendix E - Sample VBS.
Index.