Windows 2000 Deployment Technical Challenges at the University of Colorado at Boulder

Microsoft Windows 2000 represents a major change in desktop and network operating systems. This latest Windows operating system includes many new features and technologies that will potentially benefit users and Information Technology (IT) managers on the Boulder campus. However, along with the increased functionality comes an increase in complexity. Windows 2000 must be integrated into our existing IT infrastructure to manage and support its method of directory service, security and authentication, and resource sharing. Information Technology Services' (ITS) goal is to gain an in-depth understanding of the Windows 2000 technologies and design a framework for its deployment. This includes the design, implementation and management of the Active Directory and the Kerberos 5 realm. It will also include modifying the existing Domain Naming System (DNS) to handle the specific requirements of Windows 2000. We will document this information and make it available to users on our campus. ...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2000
• Where: SIGUCCS
• Authors: Brad Judy, Alfred Roberts, David Bodnar
• Keywords: Information Management, Microsoft Windows 2000, Operating System, SIGUCCS 2000, Windows 2000