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Windows 2000 Administration References
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Although Windows 2000 is based on Windows NT, there enough changes to the operating system and the way common Administration tasks are performed that retraining is necessary for most IT staffs. In addition to the selection of
Windows 2000 general references, there are several task specific references that are well worth a look.
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Windows
2000 Administration In a Nutshell
By Mitch
Tulloch. Published by O'Reilly & Associates, Feb.
2001. Paperback, 786 pages. ISBN 1565927133.
Designed for experienced NT administrators who are
making the transition to Windows 2000, this book is an absolutely
essential and portable reference that is just crammed
with obscene amounts of practical information. For those
unfamiliar with the O'Reilly "In a Nutshell
series", these books are task oriented and are
designed to be real world quick reference guides with a
minimum of fluff. The fonts are small, explanations are
concise and to the point, and there are few illustrations
or screenshots. (Ergo, this is not the ideal training
guide if your a
new administrator, however you'll want a copy with you
24x7once you're working in the
field.) In addition to
the strengths of the book series, the author is a well
known and highly regarded columnist for Swynk.com whose
expertise and writing style really set this work apart. The book starts with an excellent (and humorous) two
chapter overview of Windows 2000 that examines the
differences between NT and Win2000, highlights some annoyances, and the
features the author's unbiased personal views about specific
"features" of the new operating system. The
remaining chapters are separated by topic (concepts,
tasks, consoles, utilities and commands) and are
organized alphabetically. Information is incredibly easy
to find, and the author includes plenty of real world
tips and advice on almost every page. Tip: This
book will "walk off" your desk, so when you
get your copy, take an indelible marker and write your
name in large letters across the cover of the
book. Click
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Windows
2000 Administration
By George Spalding. Published by Osborne Media, April
2000. Paperback 634 pages. ISBN 0078825822 At 600
pages, this book is smaller than most references that
attempt to tackle this enormous topic. Although not as
complete as the larger references, the author manages to
strike a nice balance of presenting the information that
administrators are likely to need to know as part of
their day to day tasks. This makes it a great self study
tool for current NT Administrators looking to upgrade
their skills, or as a reference to new Administrators
who have completed some type of classroom training. Each
chapter is about 30 pages in length, well illustrated,
and includes many of the author's personal observations
and real world advice. The author's writing style is
refreshing and makes this one of the few references that
are actually palatable to read cover to cover. |
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Windows
2000 User Management
By Lori Sanders. Published by New Riders, March 2000.
Paperback 239 pages. ISBN 156205886X Help desk
managers and administrators who spend much of their time
managing users will find this book invaluable. Although
this topic is covered in many Windows 2000 references,
this book is by far more practical, comprehensive, and
easier to read. The author writes from her own
experiences, relating real world examples, pitfalls,
criticisms, and advice that any administrator can
benefit from. Divided into three sections, the book
begins with an overview of the new user management
function in Windows 2000, as well as an overview of
Active Directory. The mid section covers User management
including group management, migrating users from other
directory structures, ADSI scripting, and creating
users. The final section focuses on managing the users
environment and desktop. |
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Mission
Critical! Windows 2000 Server Administration
By Robin Walshaw.
Published by Syngress, September 2000.Paperback 709
pages, ISBN 1928994164 An excellent advanced
reference for seasoned Administrators who need high availability
and maximum uptime in their environments. In the
author's own words "this is not meant to be light
bedtime reading, but an exploration of the more
technical issues of Windows 2000 Server." The
coverage of Active Directory, Group Policy, and
Networking is superb, well written, and balanced. Additional
topics covered included IntelliMirror, managing users
and groups, and managing file and print resources. There
are plenty of helpful walkthroughs supported by illustrations
and screenshots, and the author provides plenty of best
practices, tips, and helpful FAQ's. In our opinion, this
is a must read if you want to get the most out of your
Windows 2000. |
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Windows
2000 System Administrator's Black Book
Published
by Coriolis Group, August 2000. Hardcover, 717 pages,
ISBN 1576102688 A very hands-on (and well organized)
reference of common administrative tasks. This book is
literally filled with hundreds of step by step
walkthroughs of common tasks, covering a wide range of
common administrative functions. Each chapter includes a
brief overview of the topic, supported by screen shots,
line drawings, tables, and critical tips and warnings.
The CD-ROM contains a number of utilities from Sunbelt
software, Executive Software, and others. The
practical advise the authors offer, along with their
experience makes this book one of those that should be
included on the "must have" list for busy administrators
who need to find solutions quickly. If you're a
little put off by its $49.99 retail price, you can get
it for about $30.95 at Bookpool.com |
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The Windows NT and Windows 2000 Answer Book
By John Savill. Published by Addison-Wesley, July 1999. 818 pages ISBN 0201606364. John Savill is no stranger to most NT Administrators as he is also the author of the highly regarded Windows NT FAQ, (cited by Microsoft's On-Line Developer Network (MSDN) as the most
comprehensive and current Web-based Windows NT resource of its kind.) This book is a significantly expanded and more detailed version of the web site that combines a lot of NT 4.0 information (that still translates well to Win2000) and new
updated information for Windows 2000 issues. A great book for companies that will be in transition between the
two operating systems for a while. (We suspect they'll be a lot!) |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Installation and Configuration Handbook
By Jim Boyce, Published by Que, February 2000, Paperback, 598 pages. ISBN 0789721333
Jim was a former contributing editor for Windows Magazine, and his experience shows in the numerous tips and cautions included on almost every page. Written for the intermediate and advanced administrator, the author assumes you are familiar with NT 4.0 and doesn't "talk
down" to the reader. This also makes for a shorter book. Jim covers the subject of installations in under 100 pages, and focuses the rest of the book on configuring everything else about Windows 2000. (hardware, registry, IIS, user groups, dial up connections, etc.,) Overall we
liked this book and felt that it's a good reference for desktop support and deployment teams who already have NT experience (Jim's tips alone are worth the price).. |
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Windows
2000 Server System Administration Handbook
By Paul Shields. Published by Syngress, November 1999.
Paperback .802 pages. ISBN 1928994091 A straight forward
reference covering common day to day administration that's a bit
dry, but gets the job done. Topics covered include user
management, administering file and print resources, managing
storage data, monitoring event logs, backing up and restoring
data, active directory, implementing and managing users with
group policy, security, DFS, and disaster protection. The
chapters feature plenty of walkthroughs and screenshots along
with helpful notations. Overall, a decent day to day reference
for new administrators. |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Administrator's Companion : The Expert Guide to Planning, Deployment and Maintenance
Published by Microsoft Press February 2000, 1464 pages, ISBN 1572318198 A huge book that is a bit more readable than the official
Windows 2000 Resource Kit, and more comprehensive than most of the other desk references we've seen. This is a great all around reference for Windows 2000 Server that really focuses on the day to day tasks faced by Administrators. Each chapter starts with a quick summary of the basics, and then
breaks down related tasks in a step by step format with plenty of screen shots, illustrations, examples, and hundreds of invaluable "real world" tips. The CD includes a searchable electronic copy of the
book (very useful!), utilities, sample scripts, and more. We found it to be a bit dry
for "cover to cover" reading, but it's a worthwhile addition to your Windows 2000 library. |
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Bookpool.com
Everybody knows about Amazon.com, but Bookpool is frequently less expensive, and they specialize in Technical Books. They carry MS Press, O'Reilly, Que, Osborne, SAMS, and others.
FatBrain.com
Another online professional bookstore. Although we prefer Bookpool's prices, FatBrain has a better selection in a few categories. Essentially our second stop on the web when looking for a title.
Half Price Computer Books
Another source for great deals on computer books. Much
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Publishers of some of the best books in the industry. Well written, concise, accurate, and great cover art!. If I'm looking for a reference book, I always check O'Reilly first. I've never been disappointed. (This is not a paid endorsement!) |
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