JSI Tip 8163. Windows 2000 Startup and Logon Traffic Analysis.

The TechNet Windows 2000 Startup and Logon Traffic Analysis page begins with:

Published: August 1, 2000

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Greg Molnar - USMCS MidWest

Keith Olinger - USMCS MidWest

David Trulli - Program Manager, Microsoft Enterprise Customer Solutions

Markus Vilcinskas - Program Manager, Microsoft Enterprise Services

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Introduction

The client startup and logon process is the process the Microsoft Windows operating systems uses to validate a computer or User in the Windows networking environment. Developing an understanding of the client startup and user logon process is fundamental to understanding Windows 2000 networking. This white paper will provide the reader with detailed information on this process, including:

In addition to discussing the Windows 2000 core components used by the startup and logon process, the paper shows what happens and how much network traffic is generated during each part of the process. The discussion begins with an overview of the Windows 2000 components involved in the startup and logon process. We will then examine the Client Startup process and discuss the User logon process.

Throughout the discussion sample information from network monitor traces will be used to illustrate what is happening at that particular point. We have also made an effort to provide references whenever possible to external sources of information where additional information can be found. The most common reference materials cited include:

Reading and understanding this white paper will allow systems architects and administrators to better engineer and support Windows 2000 networks. It should help network designers determine where to place key components to ensure reliable startup and logon in a Windows 2000 network. Support professionals will be able to use this paper to resolve problems by comparing the baseline information provided here to their environments.

Audience

The target groups for this discussion are systems administrators and network architects who are planning, implementing, or managing Windows 2000 networks. It is expected that this group will have an understanding of the following topics:

The Windows 2000 Resource Kit, Microsoft TechNet, and the Notes from the Field series offer more detailed discussions of core Windows 2000 services we will discuss as part of the client startup and logon process. It would be worthwhile to have access to these resources as supplementary resources while reading this paper.

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