Advanced Server Concepts and Planning is designed for new and experienced administrators of networks and advanced users of operating systems.
Advanced Server and its associated UNIX system platform provide a powerful, reliable, and open operating environment that meets the demands of client-server computing. Familiarity with the UNIX operating system is helpful in optimizing Advanced Server.
Advanced Server Concepts and Planning provides information about the following topics:
Managing servers and domains, trust relationships, domain models, and network interoperability.
Working with user and group accounts and their associated rights and permissions.
Configuring user work environments using logon scripts, environment variables, and user profiles.
Sharing and securing network resources, managing directory replication, and assessing and monitoring resource usage.
Setting up and sharing network printers .
Monitoring network activities using event logs and system tools.
Instructions on how to install and administer Advanced Server are described in Advanced Server Administration.