Configuring ISA Server 2000
Building Firewalls for Windows 2000
Published on 11. May 2001
512 pages
978-0-08-047677-3 (ISBN)
Description
Microsoft's flagship ISA Server delivers the Internet to your customers!As the demand for Internet connectivity reaches a fever pitch, system administrators are being challenged to connect more and more systems to the Internet without compromising security or network performance. ISA Server 2000 provides system administrators with a revolutionary management infrastructure that addresses the two greatest needs of Enterprise-wide Internet connectivity: Security and speed.Written by best-selling author of several MCSE 2000 study guides, this book will provide the system administrators with an in depth understanding of all the critiacl features of Microsoft's flag ship Internet Server. Configuring ISA Server 2000 shows network administrators how to connect a network to the Internet, maintain the connection, and troubleshoot remote users' hardware and software configuration problems.
- Up-to-date coverage of new products specific to Windows 2000
- Shows network administrators how to supply e-mail whilst maintaining network security
- Focuses on providing secure remote access to a network
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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction to Microsoft ISA Server What Is ISA Server Why "Security and Acceleration Server The History of ISA: Microsoft Proxy Server ISA Server Options The Microsoft.Net Family of Enterprise Servers The Role of ISA Server in the Network Environment An Overview of ISA Server Architecture ISA Server Features Overview Firewall Security Features Web Caching Features Internet Connection-Sharing Features Unified Management Features Extensible Platform Features Who This Book Is For and What It Covers Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 2 ISA Server in the Enterprise Introduction Enterprise-Friendly Features Reliability Scalability Multiprocessor Support Network Load-Balancing Support Clustering Hierarchical and Distributed Caching Total Cost of Ownership Designing Enterprise Solutions General Enterprise Design Principles Planning Multiserver Arrays Understanding Multiserver Management Using Tiered Policy Understanding ISA Server Licensing Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 3 Security Concepts and Security Policies Introduction Security Overview Defining Basic Security Concepts Knowledge Is Power Think Like a Thief Security Terminology Addressing Security Objectives Controlling Physical Access Preventing Accidental Compromise of Data Preventing Intentional Internal Security Breaches Preventing Unauthorized External Intrusions and Attacks Recognizing Network Security Threats Understanding Intruder Motivations Classifying Specific Types of Attacks Categorizing Security Solutions Hardware Security Solutions Software Security Solutions Designing a Comprehensive Security Plan Evaluating Security Needs Understanding Security Ratings Legal Considerations Designating Responsibility for Network Security Designing the Corporate Security Policy Educating Network Users on Security Issues Incorporating ISA Server into Your Security Plan ISA Server Intrusion Detection Implementing a System-Hardening Plan with ISA Using SSL Tunneling and Bridging Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 4 ISA Server Deployment Planning and Design Introduction ISA Deployment: Planning and Designing Issues Assessing Network and Hardware Requirements System Requirements Software Requirements Processor Requirements Active Directory Implementation Mission-Critical Considerations Hard Disk Fault Tolerance Planning the Appropriate Installation Mode Installing in Firewall Mode Installing in Cache Mode Installing in Integrated Mode Planning for a Standalone or an Array Configuration Planning ISA Client Configuration Internet Connectivity and DNS Considerations Summary Solutions Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 5 ISA Server Installation Introduction Installing ISA Server on a Windows 2000 Server Putting Together Your Flight Plan Performing the Installation Installing ISA Server: A Walkthrough Upgrading a Standalone Server to an Array Member: A Walkthrough Changes Made After ISA Server Installation Migrating from Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 What Gets Migrated and What Doesn't Upgrading Proxy 2.0 on the Windows 2000 Platform Upgrading a Proxy 2.0 Installation on Windows NT 4.
