Andrew Z. Tabona

Welcome to Andrew Z. Tabona's Section

Hello and welcome to my section. Hereunder is a list of my Windows networking articles so far. My aim is to provide you with various networking literature that will serve as an easy-to-understand guide, or reference. If you wish to comment on any of the articles, or even suggest article titles for me to write then please feel free to email me on andrew.tabona@windowsnetworking.com. Thanks, and happy reading!

Andrew Z. Tabona

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An Introduction to Wireless Networking (Part 2)
    Date - May 28, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Wireless Networking

Welcome to the second of a two part series on wireless networking. In this section we will look at the what and how to of setting up a wireless network, as well as what Windows 2003 has to offer in this sector.

An Introduction to Wireless Networking (Part 1)
    Date - May 20, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Wireless Networking

This article will act as the first of a two part series on wireless networking. In part one we will look at the basics and get a general overview of what wireless networking involves.

NAT in Windows 2003: Setup and Configuration
    Date - Apr 29, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

This article will describe how to setup and configure NAT in Windows 2003. NAT, or Network Address Translation, is a widely used IP translation and mapping protocol that works on the network layer (level 3) of the OSI model. It is sometimes referred to as a routing protocol because of the way it allows packets from a private network to be routed to the Internet.

Windows 2003 Performance Monitor
    Date - Mar 29, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

This article will focus on how the Windows 2003 performance monitor utility can be used to monitor the performance of your network. Apart from this, we will also take a look at why it should be used as well as an introduction to this tool that gives you a background of what is involved.

Windows 2003 Terminal Services (Part 2)
    Date - Mar 18, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

Welcome to part two of my Windows 2003 terminal services article. This section will be of interest to terminal server administrators and clients. It includes a step-by-step guide of how to logon to a terminal server, troubleshooting common logon problems, and a tips section.

Windows 2003 Terminal Services (Part 1)
    Date - Mar 08, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

Terminal Services, known to some as an Admin’s best friend, uses RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), relies on TCP/IP, and falls under the application layer of the ISO 7-layer model. It has been improved by offering more features, greater reliability and scalability in Windows 2003.

Setting up & managing a file server in Windows 2003
    Date - Jan 22, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

A file server is a computer responsible for the storage and management of data in a central location. Network clients can access these files, therefore saving them from having to physically transfer data from one computer to another. Users are able to access files and applications at the same time. This will serve as a step-by-step guide on how to setup a file server in Windows 2003.

Setting up a DHCP server in Windows 2003
    Date - Jan 15, 2004       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

"Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an IP standard designed to reduce the complexity of administering IP address configurations." - Microsoft's definition. A DHCP server would be set up with the appropriate settings for a given network. Such settings would include a set of fundamental parameters such as the gateway, DNS, subnet masks, and a range of IP addresses. Using DHCP on a network means administrators don't need to configure these settings individually for each client on the network. The DHCP would automatically distribute them to the clients itself.

Setting up a client based VPN connection via PPTP
    Date - Dec 29, 2003       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

A VPN (or Virtual Private Connection) allows the connectivity of remote users to the organizational network. By means of a secure, encrypted "tunnel" to the private network, a user is able to dial into a server and become a member of that network, as if that user was directly linked to the network itself.

A quick look at the Windows 2003 support tools
    Date - Dec 23, 2003       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

The Windows 2003 support tools are a collection of resources with the aim of assisting administrators to simplify management tasks. These include: troubleshooting operating systems, configuring networking and security features, managing Active Directory, and automating application deployment. With the use of these tools, the user is able to pin-point problematic issues with the system and will therefore be able to find a solution more easily.

An Introduction to the Windows 2003 POP3 Service
    Date - Dec 11, 2003       Section - Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

This document is intended to give the reader a brief introduction to the Windows 2003 POP3 service - just one of the many new features offered by the Windows 2003 Server family.