Project Guides:Windows Networking
Windows Networking
Networking a customers' Windows XP and Vista machines can be a tedious process depending on the current state of the network. These resources were chosen for value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators who build and rearchitect Windows networks. Learn everything from how to install Windows clients to troubleshooting network connections.
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Planning Windows Networks
A thorough site assessment enables you to properly gauge the scope of your customer's project, plan an efficient network design and, perhaps most importantly, provide your customer with an estimate that you can be confident in. These resources will help you do just that.
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Windows Network Installation and Administration
Windows administration tasks may not be the highlight of a networking project, but they don't need to be headache-inducing. These resources will help you streamline installation and administration tasks. Learn how to install clients, configure workstations and servers, name workstations and more.
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Windows Network Management
Whether you manage the customer's network or pass the responsibility back to the customer's IT staff, the tips and strategies here will help maintain the hard work you put into architecting, installing and securing the network.
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Windows Network Security
Securing your customer's Windows network should be a priority regardless of whether they're running XP or the more secure Vista. While no network is foolproof, failing to implement security measures could cost you future business. Learn how to secure Windows clients and control network access.
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Windows Network Troubleshooting
Efficient network troubleshooting, especially in dire straits, will go far to impress your customer. These resources offer general tips for Windows troubleshooting, as well as advice for tackling specific Windows networking issues.
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Windows Networking Tools
There are myriad tools to help with every part of the Windows networking process. Here's a sampling of the tools that our contributors have tested themselves -- many of them free.