Introduction to Windows® Server 2003

Rating:
Summary: Great Book!
Review: I am a novice to the world of servers but have relatively good experience in client versions of Windows.

This is indeed a great book! The author correctly points that some history of Windows would be useful for the reader if he is to learn the latest version of Windows effectively. Chapter 1 discusses the evolution of Windows in good detail. There is mention of peer-to-peer networks, Windows for Workgroups, client-server networks and their meanings. Until I read this chapter, I really had no clear idea of the various versions of Windows. The comparisons of the 4 different "sub-versions" of Win Server 2003 are enlightening. The author lays out the characteristics of each version and suggests the business profile of companies that are likeley to benefit from these versions.

The sidebars in the chapter give good snippets of information.

Dispersed throughout the chapter are review questions. I found these very helpful. Then at the end of the chapter, there are a summary of the chapter and a list of key terms. Also MCQs, essay questions and lab projects serve to test and reinforce your understanding.

I am going to the next chapter. I have skimmed through the next few chapters and they look really very good.

The English needs some polishing. Some statements are a little confusing and I hadto read them a few times before grasping the idea behind.

The CD-ROM contains a 180-day full version of Windows Server 2003.

A really great book indeed.