Windows 2000 performance

Take advantage of all the expanded features of Windows 2000--and improve system performance--by learning how to configure and tune your system effectively. Written by Windows NT/2000 experts, this hands-on resource will show you how to properly design and scale system hardware, memory, disk, and network functions to meet the specific needs of your environment. You'll get sound, practical advice for optimizing key Windows 2000 subsystems and Microsoft BackOffice components--including security, Active Directory, SQL Server 2000, IIS 5, Exchange 2000 Server, and much more. Learn ways to improve system performance, prevent bottlenecks, and discover undocumented methods to reduce overall network and system downtime. For getting the most out of the Windows 2000 and Microsoft BackOffice environment, this is the only resource you need.

• Use capacity planning to design reliable and scalable Windows 2000 networks
• Boost Windows 2000 subsystems and application performance
• Proactively identify and minimize critical system bottlenecks and reduce downtime
• Optimize IIS 5 and Terminal Services
• Tweak Active Directory and replication services
• Learn practical techniques for using performance-tuning tools
• Add and configure critical resources through the Registry
• Tune BackOffice components: SQL Server 2000 and Exchange 2000 Server

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