Configuring Windows 2000 Server Security

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Summary: Wasted my money
Review: Finally had a weekend off to read! I read this book to get up to speed on Win2k security and to prepare for the MCSE exams. This book has some very excellent material, and some not so excellent chapters. For example, IPSec had the best description of the protocol and how to implement it I've seen in any book. But, the explanation of Kerberos was as bad as reading the Microsoft materials. I'll this book a 5 stars becuase overall its the best Security book out there right now

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Summary: The only good Windows 2000 Security
Review: I bought this book after trying to understand the material in TechNet. Since I wasn't able to understand what they were trying to say, I got the Coriolis Win2000 Black Book. That was a mistake. In desparation I got this one, and everything started to make sense. The chapters on IPSec, the Security Configuration Toolset and Distributed Security Services are worth the price of the book alone. Until someone comes out with a better W2000 Security book, this is the book to have.

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Summary: Has all the juicy details
Review: I bought this book because I wasn't able to make much sense out of the stuff in TechNet regarding how security worked in Windows 2000. I was pleasantly surprized to see that all the things I was wondering about, like IPSec and the Security Configuration Manager and Kerberos were covered in a way that I could understand and use on the job. I've seen the shinder's write on the mailing lists and newsgroups, and was happy to see they write books as good as they write emails. I recommend this book to anybody needing to get a handle on Windows 2000 security.

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Summary: Lacks on indepth information
Review: I bought this book because of the good online ratings and the timely publishing date. It is well written and easy to understand. The annoying thing about it is, that you cann't find any information you could not find in TechNet or the online documentation! If you have already used the Windows 2000 security features and search for additional information this book will not cover your needs.

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Summary: This too is very good
Review: I bout this with the other System Administratin 2000 book and they were bothh excellent. IF like me youv just had to instll 2000 professional client you know thart their is a lot of setting that wernt on NT 4.

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Summary: Great Desk Resource
Review: I received this as a gift a few weeks ago, and am I glad I did! This is a great resource for anyone concerned/looking at Security issues for Win 2000 Server. Excellent treatment on such things as Kerberos, Security Config Tool Set, IPSec, Smart Cards, etc. Chapter 9 is especially useful (for me at least) as it covers PKI, including enabling domain clients and certificate authorities. This book is really packed with information- a must have for anyone interested and looking for more detail in this all important topic. I'll use my copy often.

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Summary: Yawn, Boring, Wake me up
Review: I wished I had never purchased this book. Anything can be found in Technet. I will never get another book by Cunningham ever again. I found the book worthless, boring, and nothing more than a paperweight. Not one of my questions were answered. I don't like the writing style either. I would have rated the book zero but there was no selection for it. I highly recommend to others to look elsewhere for answers, you will not find them here.

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Summary: Waste of money and time
Review: It is just a book collecting different material from Microsoft's Technet, how-to and white paper. The difference is that you can get info at MS site free and they offer better explanation. l also regretably purchase another Syngress book titled Windows2000 TCP/IP. l will not buy any Syngress book anymore.