Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed (R2 Edition)

One of the main focuses of Services for Unix R2 was the ability to gain a better measure of centralized control over multiple environments. Tools such as an enhanced Telnet server and client, ActivePerl 5.6 for scripting, and a centralized MMC Admin console make the administration of the Services for Unix components easier than ever. Combined with the improved MMC 3.0 interface, it is easier than ever to manage mixed environments from the Windows platform.

Performing Remote Administration with Telnet Server and Client

Services for Unix uses two distinct and separate Telnet servers. The first, a Windows-based Telnet server, is essentially the same Telnet server that is included in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP. The second Telnet server is controlled by the SFU inetd component, uses the SUA shell, and must be utilized separately from the Windows Telnet server. Each version of Telnet server supports NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication in addition to basic login that supports Unix users.

Scripting with ActivePerl and SFU

In Services for Unix, you can write scripts using the ActivePerl tool, which was fully ported from Unix Perl. Perl scripts can be used in a Windows environment, and ActivePerl directly supports use of the Windows Scripting Host (WSH), which enables Perl scripts to be executed on WSH server systems.