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Summary: A Thorough Reference
Review: Amazon.com Readers,I have had many questions about Windows 2000, especially surrounding the installation of programs under multiple user accounts, for a while. I went to Microsoft conferences and computer trade shows to find answers to these questins, and was still not able to understand. However, when I went to my local bookstore and found this book, just a look through the table of contents pointed me to chapters that were right to the point, and answered my question right away. Needless to say, I was very happy to find this book, and I am adding it to my collection of technical books. I highly recommend this title. Take care, --Daniel
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Summary: 800 Pages of Useful, Hard-to-Find Information
Review: Finally, a book for users like me! I am an experienced computer user with a deep background in many operating systems including Unix. I want consise information to help me really understand Windows 2000 as an expert user. It is not hard to find such books for Unix, probably because you pretty much have to be an expert to use Unix. Most Windows books, on the other hand, seem to be addressed to non-computer people. I use this book regularly to look things up, but I've also enjoyed just browsing around discovering interesting things about Windows 2000. Actually, the book has given me a whole new appreciation of the operating system.
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Summary: 800 Pages of Useful, Hard-to-Find Information
Review: Finally, a book for users like me! I am an experienced computer user with a deep background in many operating systems including Unix. I want consise information to help me really understand Windows 2000 as an expert user. It is not hard to find such books for Unix, probably because you pretty much have to be an expert to use Unix. Most Windows books, on the other hand, seem to be addressed to non-computer people. I use this book regularly to look things up, but I've also enjoyed just browsing around discovering interesting things about Windows 2000. Actually, the book has given me a whole new appreciation of the operating system.
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Summary: A Complete and Easy to read Reference
Review: I am an MCSE, MCT, etc etc and like others found answers in a few minutes to questions I have had for months. This is a GREAT book! The author states it is not meant to be read cover to cover, but instead to be used to research a particular issue. It certianly does what he intended very well, but I for one will read it through. The book takes a systematic approach to Windows 2000 issues and covers each topic in a clear to the point manner that is amazingly easy to read. It is complete enough for the seasoned network admin, but easy enough to follow for the entry level support tech. However, I would not reccomend it for the regular Windows user due to the technical nature of the topics covered. I just ordered a copy for everyone on my support staff. You will want to do the same.
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Summary: A Complete and Easy to read Reference
Review: I am an MCSE, MCT, etc etc and like others found answers in a few minutes to questions I have had for months. This is a GREAT book! The author states it is not meant to be read cover to cover, but instead to be used to research a particular issue. It certianly does what he intended very well, but I for one will read it through. The book takes a systematic approach to Windows 2000 issues and covers each topic in a clear to the point manner that is amazingly easy to read. It is complete enough for the seasoned network admin, but easy enough to follow for the entry level support tech. However, I would not reccomend it for the regular Windows user due to the technical nature of the topics covered. I just ordered a copy for everyone on my support staff. You will want to do the same.
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Summary: This book is a must-have!
Review: I have been using and managing computers for over 30 years. I think of myself as an expert user. And yet, after only ten minutes browsing this book, I found answers to questions that have been left unanswered by Microsoft, and by many other books; answers I have been looking for for several months, and some I had been searching for since my NT days. In addition, all explanations given are clear, concise and complete, which proves a level of expertise I can only bow to. I have not yet read the book cover-to-cover, but I can already say, it's a must-have for every Windows 2000 Pro user who cares about how his (her) system works, and wants to make it work even better. We can only wonder why Microsoft does not use the same writing style for its Resource kits...
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Summary: Good, but old and incomplete
Review: Well-written and excellent for novices. However whole topics are either skipped over hastily (e.g. troubleshooting) or omitted altogether (e.g. multimedia support). A bit out-of-date, considering it covers the original release, prior to all Service Packs. Even MS's support site offers more in-depth info on variety of issues.
Still, a handy desktop reference. Those who want to dive in deep may want to look elsewhere.
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Summary: Excellent reference manual to have with you.
Review: Windows 2000 Professional hit the market and bang everyone was talking about how Microsoft has given us another operating system without any support. Well Microsoft Press has put together a book that makes supporting the newest Operating System a whole lot easier. In Part 1 of the book and cd-rom combination you have Starting and Setting up of the operating system, The book details what to do, what to look for and how to make the installation easier. Part 2 covers the Management tools, Part 3 is managing Program, Part 4 Managing Hardware. Part 5 is for System administration. In part 6 you have the topic of Network Management and Part 7 shows you how to use the internet. Part 8 shows techniques to security management with Part 9 dealing with the Automation of tasks, Finally there is Part 10 Maintaining and optimizing the operating system. The book includes exercise for you to practice and includes pictures and screen shots along with diagrams, figures and tables. The Cd-rom that comes with the book includes the Internet Explorer Administration kit, several power tools and knowledge base articles for troubleshooting. Microsoft Press has taken a great deal of time and effort to put together a very extensive book that will help out every user from beginner to expert. Checkout Microsoft Press's website for dozens of other title in the computer and certification areas.
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