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Todd W. Mathers, CCEA, has been an implementation and architecture consultant on microsoft and Citrix server-based computing technologies since 1996. Founder of the Noisy River software Corporation, a sever-based computer consulting and software development company, Todd continues to be involved in enterprise-scale Terminal Server/MetaFrame projects for major corporations throughout North America. He is the best selling author of Windows NT/2000 This Client Solutions and is currently completing his third edition of this best selling book based on Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server.

• Incorporate Terminal Services' New Features Improvements to RDP, RDC, and Microsoft's Security Initiative will have a positive impact on your Citrix deployment.
• Determine Whether to Scale Up or Scale Out On paper, vertical scaling seems the way to go. Why does horizontal scaling usually win the day?
• Map an Upgrade Strategy Create a Quality Assurance environment, a plan for user downtime, and a rollback path if things go wrong.
• Troubleshoot Installation Problems Understand how media, drives, network connectivity, system BIOS, and answer files can hang your install.
• Understand Your Device and Client Options Citrix provides ICA clients for virtually every platform and device on the market; which should you use?
• Secure Communications between Presentation Server and Clients Secure remote access methods include Secure ICA, SSL Relay, VPN, and Citrix Secure Gateway.
• Deploy Password Manager Account for system requirements, GINA chaining, and .Net Framework considerations.
• Secure the Presentation Server Farm Integrate virus protection, IDS, IPS, and firewall solutions with MetaFrame's built-in security features.
• Configure the GPMC Microsoft's new unified Group Policy Model makes it possible to view and manage all GPOs across a domain, organizational unit, or site.

• Introduction to microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Terminal Services
• Introduction to Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
• Installation Planning and Requirements
• Upgrade and Migration Strategies for Citrix MetaFrame
• Installing and Configuring Your Windows 2003 Server
• Installing and Configuring MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
• Client Configuration
• Printing
• Network and Firewall Configuration
• Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager
• Security and Load Management
• Configuring Policies (Group Policy and Citrix Policies)
• Server Cloning and Other Disaster Recovery Techniques
• Day-to-Day Administration
• Troubleshooting and Helpdesk
• Network management and Resource Monitoring
• MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing

The only authorized guide to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite

Design and deploy an enterprise-level server-based computing (SBC) environment on Windows Server 2003 using Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. Authorized by Citrix Systems, Inc., this invaluable guide shows you how to maximize the suite components to enable and manage secure access to applications and data across the Internet, intranets, extranets, and WANs, LANs, and wireless networks. Get details on integration with legacy systems, migration, resource centralization, security, and more. Streamline processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity by applying the strategies in this one-of-a-kind resource.

Learn to:

• Calculate ROI and TCO, and understand the savings associated with SBC
• Plan and design an on-demand enterprise
• Configure a scalable data center architecture
• Construct a robust, secure network infrastructure
• Install and configure MetaFrame XP Presentation Server
• Size and build a stable Terminal Services Farm
• Install and optimize applications in the SBC environment
• Secure client access using MetaFrame Secure Gateway and MetaFrame Secure Access Manager
• Maximize the built-in tools--Resource Manager, Installation Manager, Network Manager, Password Manager, and Conferencing Manager

"Whether you're a Techie, Architect, or a Project Manager, this masterpiece of tricks and traps will help you plan, test, and implement your Citrix environment."

—Chris Walter, Senior Consultant, CGI

"Whether you are a terminal services veteran or entirely new to the world of remote desktop, Mathers makes it easy to understand everything from the initial Terminal Services project planning to the complete network and management implementation. This book is definitely something a Terminal Services administrator is going to want to have handy."

—Matthew Harris, microsoft Windows Server MVP - Terminal Server

This book brings together all the insights, knowledge, and step-by-step guidance you need to deliver robust, scalable, and stable server-based computing solutions with microsoft Windows Terminal Services and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0. Building on two best-selling previous editions, expert consultant Todd W. Mathers has fully updated this book to cover both Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server environments.

Drawing on nearly a decade of experience, Mathers addresses the entire project lifecycle, from needs assessment through planning, testing, deployment, and support. He covers the full spectrum of deployments, from Terminal Services for small businesses through enterprise-class Terminal Services/Citrix server farms. Along the way, Mathers presents proven examples and best practices for virtually every challenge, from server security to group policies, patch management to automated client deployment. Coverage includes

• Terminal Services and Citrix MetaFrame: how they relate, and how to determine what you need

• Common implementation traps and "gotchas"—and how to avoid them

• Planning client hardware/software, server hardware, networking, hotfix distribution, and more

• Step-by-step installation, including service-pack integration and answer files

• Detailed checklists and tuning techniques for optimizing performance and stability

• New Windows Server 2003 licensing requirements: overcoming the misinterpretations

• Expanded coverage of security in both Terminal Services and Citrix environments

• New and improved solutions for client drive and printer mapping

• Interoperability between MetaFrame 1.8 and MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0

• User profile and account creation, configuration, and management

• RDP and ICA client configuration, in detail

• Application compatibility: using Terminal Services' application support features

• Using Session Directory to track and reconnect sessions in clustered environments

• Complete command references for Terminal Services and MetaFrame XP

If you're an administrator, architect, or developer using or evaluating Windows thin-client technologies, Windows® Server 2003/2000 Terminal Server Solutions will be your indispensable single-source reference.

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About the Author

Todd W. Mathers is a technology consultant and developer who has architected Citrix and Terminal Services solutions since 1996. He founded and leads Noisy River software Corporation, which implements thin-client solutions and develops software for Terminal Server and Citrix MetaFrame environments at leading companies throughout North America. He is author of Windows NT/2000 Thin Client Solutions (Sams, 2000) and Windows NT Thin Client Solutions (MTP, 1998). He resides in Ontario, Canada.

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