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Summary: Great XP Resource
Review: I recommend this book because its very well written and has lots of details. This is one of the few books that presented a well-balanced information: not too much, and never too little. Everything about it is comprehensive and it's all packed into 350 pages!
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Summary: Extremely helpful...Hide this book!
Review: I've been an admin for many years now and there's a real art to staying up with technology and this book was with me every step of the way as we starting exploring moving desktops to XP Pro. Our shop was the first in the company ready and this book was largely responsible. The material on group policy, remote admin, mobile users and remote connectivity especially so.
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Summary: Disappointing Fluff
Review: If you want a serious Windows XP book, don't waste your time with this one. At fewer than 400 pages, I didn't expect much, but considering what was included, I'm not sure how the author filled the pages he did include. Most of the information seems as though it was just culled from the Microsoft Knowledge Base and other websites; there doesn't appear to be anything original in this volume.I will give Stenek (and Microsoft, the publisher) credit for marketing. And I suppose there will be a few new users who might learn something from this book. But I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for good documentation on this complex operating system. I'd compare it to a Dummies book.
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Summary: Disappointing Fluff
Review: If you want a serious Windows XP book, don't waste your time with this one. At fewer than 400 pages, I didn't expect much, but considering what was included, I'm not sure how the author filled the pages he did include. Most of the information seems as though it was just culled from the Microsoft Knowledge Base and other websites; there doesn't appear to be anything original in this volume. I will give Stenek (and Microsoft, the publisher) credit for marketing. And I suppose there will be a few new users who might learn something from this book. But I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for good documentation on this complex operating system. I'd compare it to a Dummies book.
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Summary: Excellent addition to my bookshelf
Review: Overall, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrator's Pocket Consultant has been an excellent addition to my bookshelf. I recommend it for all levels of admins and for any developers or users with some administrator privs as well. The book covers the essentials and has been a big help.
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Summary: Not for an administrator
Review: Take only one day to read this book. I am a MCP for Windows2000. I do find lots of questions and difference between Win2K and Xp when I start my test on WindowsXP. This book just can not give me any help. Too simple for me (and probably for other administrators).
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Summary: For end users, not for administrators
Review: This book should not have administrator in the title. This book is basically a Windows 98 pocket user's guide that has been updated for XP. This book is a good read if you've never used a Windows computer. I am relatively new to XP. I have a good understanding of how to use all previous versions of Windows. There is very little in this book that I couldn't have figured out by just playing with an XP machine for a couple of hours. As an administrator, I was disappointed that the book did not go into any detail about XP deployment or security. Like most Microsoft Press books it leaves you with many unanswered questions and provides you with information that is comparable to what you get in the Windows help files.
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Summary: Windows XP Essentials
Review: William Stanek is the leading authority on the Microsoft Windows operating system, especially when it comes to administration. Whenever I need a Windows book on a topic I check to see if he''s written a book on the subject. I've been reading his books for more than 5 years. His books have never steered me wrong. In "Windows XP Professional Administrator's Pocket Consultant" he documents Windows XP Professional essentials for experienced Windows users and administrators. Unlike a lot of other books this isn't a "throw everything in" book. It is focused precisely on what matters and because Stanek an administrator he knows what really matters. The book does everything it promises. It is the only day to day book I use. Altough not designed to be a study guide for certification it is helpful for that too. I would rate this as the definitive text on Windows XP Professional. It's got what you need. Pair this with Stanek's Windows 2000 Administrators Pocket Consultant and you''ve got everything you need to manage a Windows network. It is well worth the money and a great resource. TK
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