Book Description
Think thin! Clients, that is. The Terminal Services component of the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system can deliver the Windows 2000 desktop, as well as the latest Windows-based applications, to virtually any desktop computing device, including those that cannot run Windows. If you're a Windows administrators needing to provide remote employees and local thin clients access to applications installed on the server, then this is book you can't afford to be without. This latest addition to the highly-acclaimed Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library provides in-depth coverage not available in all-in-one Windows administration books, addressing every issue Windows administrators need to know about to install, configure, and maintain Terminal Services from the ground up.


About the Author
Christa Anderson is senior contributing editor for Windows and .NET Magazine and co-author of Mastering Windows 2000 Server, from Sybex. An internationally known expert on terminal services, she is frequently a featured speaker on the subject at conferences and other events.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Finally: Server-Side Computing Based on Functionality Native to Windows

With the inclusion of Terminal Services as a core part of Windows 2000 Server, building and maintaining an effective server-based computing environment became a lot easier. Windows Terminal Services makes it easier still, teaching you all the techniques required to deliver the Windows desktop and Windows applications to a wide range of client devices and machines. Clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail-so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes:

Understanding the client display features associated with each protocol and version Understanding the Terminal Services and MetaFrame XP licensing models Building better application servers Installing and configuring Terminal Services and MetaFrame XP Automatically distributing RDP and ICA clients Planning client access to server and network resources Troubleshooting client connection problems Managing user sessions Installing and configuring printer access for terminal sessions Installing and configuring applications on application servers Securing application servers at the network, server, and client levels Tuning application server performance

About the Series The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library equips system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. The series editor is leading Windows expert Mark Minasi, who selects the topics and authors, then develops and reviews each book to ensure that it meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.