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Summary: Excellent coverage. Easy to read and follow.
Review: I like books that are not 1000 pages and weight 10 lbs and at the same time cover enough ground to make it a useful book and handy to keep around. This book is one of such cases, with 440 pages that feel more like 200, yet it covers the content in such a way that it leaves a smile on my face every time I read it. To the point, no filler content, tons of screen shots and hands on, step by step guides, but not like other I've seen and used which tend to be confusing, these step by step guides are more "generic" (in a good way) and easier to read and follow.I've used it for various purposes, one of which is to prepare for the "big" 70-240 exam which I have yet to take, and the other one is for day to day operations of my small network, at both it does a good job; and even though I have not taken the actual test, this book has been of great help as evindenced by the results of plenty of practice tests I've taken to prepare for it. I am an experienced Windows NT/9x administrator and Developer, and perhaps that is why this book is such an easy read for me because even though simple it goes straight to the point with no unnecessary information. I strongly recommend it for someone who is looking for quick answers and who does not need to know the nitty-gritty of the subject, a "jut tell me how its done and where" kindda person, or as a quick reference/refresher for a more seasoned user. It does cover a lot of ground and the surprising element is how well it does it. One of my all time favorite technical books!.
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Summary: Excellent coverage. Easy to read and follow.
Review: I like books that are not 1000 pages and weight 10 lbs and at the same time cover enough ground to make it a useful book and handy to keep around. This book is one of such cases, with 440 pages that feel more like 200, yet it covers the content in such a way that it leaves a smile on my face every time I read it. To the point, no filler content, tons of screen shots and hands on, step by step guides, but not like other I've seen and used which tend to be confusing, these step by step guides are more "generic" (in a good way) and easier to read and follow. I've used it for various purposes, one of which is to prepare for the "big" 70-240 exam which I have yet to take, and the other one is for day to day operations of my small network, at both it does a good job; and even though I have not taken the actual test, this book has been of great help as evindenced by the results of plenty of practice tests I've taken to prepare for it. I am an experienced Windows NT/9x administrator and Developer, and perhaps that is why this book is such an easy read for me because even though simple it goes straight to the point with no unnecessary information. I strongly recommend it for someone who is looking for quick answers and who does not need to know the nitty-gritty of the subject, a "jut tell me how its done and where" kindda person, or as a quick reference/refresher for a more seasoned user. It does cover a lot of ground and the surprising element is how well it does it. One of my all time favorite technical books!.
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Summary: Good info - good hands-on
Review: I picked this book up to start learning Windows 2000 Server. I am not finished with the book yet, but so far I have learned a lot. The disk management chapter is really good. The book is focused on hands-on tasks and doesn't spend a lot of time wading you through ten years of technical history, which is a big plus to me. It you are already having to learn Windows 2000 (like me), I would recommend this one.
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Summary: Quick & Easy Reference
Review: I used this book, along with other monster references like Mark Minasi's book, to learn the concepts of Windows 2000 and setup my server. You don't get the level of detail in this book as 1200+ page ones, but that is not at all a bad thing. This books stays focused on configuration - has a lot of good step-by-steps, and I found myself using it as a quick reference over and over. Overall, its a good book to have in your collection.
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Summary: I liked it
Review: I was really surprised that a prerelease book could get this much straight. I used the book to get ready for teaching the 1560 MOC class and am very happy with it. Lot's of hand's on and lot's of basic information to get started learning a new OS.
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Summary: Strong W2K Pre-Release
Review: My first thought was, "It's a little early for a Windows 2000 Server book to be released," but I bought this so I could begin the dive into W2K. I'm glad I did! A lot of detailed information here that's easy to understand. Although I was worried about a W2K pre-release title, there's a lot to gain here.
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Summary: Practical and Easy to Read
Review: This book packs a lot of information on a wide range of configuration issues in Windows 2000 Server. I sat down at a W2K test server with this book and had learned several new things within an hour. Of couse, this book is based on RC1, so you'll run into a few minor differences with RC3, but I found few problems. As a matter of fact, I emailed the author about one of those questions, and he quickly responsed and redirected me to his updates page on the web, so it's nice to see a "real" author who sticks with his book. I have been pleased with this book so far, and would recommend it.
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Summary: Step By Step Guide In 448 Clearly-Written Pages
Review: This book together with Curt Simmons other Windows 2000 book, "Creating Active Directory Infrastructure," were at my side as I successfully (even happily) installed Advanced Server and Active Directory in a small enterprise with multiple domains. Read the Active Directory book first in order to plan the architecture because some fundamental changes to the elegant structures possible with Active Directory can only be done by starting over. (If the archtecture has been decided, you can get right into the Configuring book since it covers the essentials of Active Directory.) After completing the planning, "Configuring" will be all you need for the initial installations. The book takes you step by step with about one screen shot on every other page. Server installation, hardware management, network configuration (including ADS, DNS, DHCP, WINS) security, profiles and policies are all covered. There is only limited information on migration from UNIX or Novell. Those moving over, up, or down (depending on your viewpoint) from those systems, may find that the Simmons books are not what they want. (Simmons is an MCSE type guy.) This is not a "dummies" book, but Simons command of the material and his clear and practiced style make the material no more difficult than it has to be. There is no CD and system administrators will need to supplement the Simmons' books at a later date with one of the doorstopper reference works to cover all of the options in full detail. The book was carefully edited and is nicely bound and printed.
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Summary: Really light-weight reading, for beginner's only, skip it
Review: This book together with Curt Simmons other Windows 2000 book, "Creating Active Directory Infrastructure," were at my side as I successfully (even happily) installed Advanced Server and Active Directory in a small enterprise with multiple domains. Read the Active Directory book first in order to plan the architecture because some fundamental changes to the elegant structures possible with Active Directory can only be done by starting over. (If the archtecture has been decided, you can get right into the Configuring book since it covers the essentials of Active Directory.) After completing the planning, "Configuring" will be all you need for the initial installations. The book takes you step by step with about one screen shot on every other page. Server installation, hardware management, network configuration (including ADS, DNS, DHCP, WINS) security, profiles and policies are all covered. There is only limited information on migration from UNIX or Novell. Those moving over, up, or down (depending on your viewpoint) from those systems, may find that the Simmons books are not what they want. (Simmons is an MCSE type guy.) This is not a "dummies" book, but Simons command of the material and his clear and practiced style make the material no more difficult than it has to be. There is no CD and system administrators will need to supplement the Simmons' books at a later date with one of the doorstopper reference works to cover all of the options in full detail. The book was carefully edited and is nicely bound and printed.
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Summary: Great Chow
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever tech reviewed. A pleasure to read. One author who "eats his own dog food"! Curt Simmons covers all the bases in a clear, concise way.
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