Internet Information Server (IIS) 6.0 Fundamentals: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing IIS 6.0 on Windows Server 2003 [Paperback]

Michael J. Ware (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2003

This book demonstrates the advances offered by Microsoft's latest version of Internet Information Server (IIS). A thorough reading will reveal how to get up and running with IIS 6.0, Network Load Balancing Services (NLBS), as well as Microsoft's Application Center on Windows Server 2003. Additionally, Microsoft's implementation of FTP SMTP, and NNTP functionality will be explained. In This Book You'll Learn: How to install and setup IIS 6.0 How to configure web site application pools How to address common security issues How to configure Network Load Balancing Service About Windows Server 2003 advances About MS Application Center 2000. How to configure FTP, SMTP, NNTP and much more

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About the Author

Michael Ware co-founded the first ISP running Windows NT in Orange County. Since 1995 he has consulted for numerous corporations such as Intel, SBC and MCI. He currently works as a Systems Engineer for a major microprocessor manufacturer in the foothills of the Sacramento Valley.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: CG Press, Ltd. (September 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591099005
• ISBN-13: 978-1591099000
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,742,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with great information, March 18, 2004

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This review is from: Internet Information Server (IIS) 6.0 Fundamentals: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing IIS 6.0 on Windows Server 2003 (Paperback)

While less than 250 pages this book if chalk full of useful information. It provides lots of detail specifically around new capabilities, which is good for anyone experienced with IIS. I found it easy to read and got me up to speed fast. It also has an introductory chapter for fist time IIS users, which seasoned techies can skip.
This book as an easy to read alternative to the Microsoft technical reference on IIS 6.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners, but not an idiot's guide., January 18, 2006

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Matt J. (OC, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Internet Information Server (IIS) 6.0 Fundamentals: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing IIS 6.0 on Windows Server 2003 (Paperback)

Hey, it's a great book for beginners. I knew a very little about IIS and windows server before I started. Stuff like what a service is, what an HTML file is. You know, point and click, the basics. If you don't know this stuff then get a basic Windows server book before you read this book. However, if you know the basics of how to use a computer, then that's right were this book picks up.
It literally walks you though each tasks, with TONS and TONS of pictures to help you along the way. Honestly, this is the most basic book on IIS I've seen.
Great for beginners, but Newbies may want to take a primmer course first

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too basic, and lacking focus, February 6, 2006

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This review is from: Internet Information Server (IIS) 6.0 Fundamentals: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing IIS 6.0 on Windows Server 2003 (Paperback)

If you're considering this book as a basic intro to web technologies, then perhaps it's a decent choice. If you're looking for in-depth details on IIS6, then you should choose another book.

The reads an an overview to IIS, SMTP, FTP, etc with no real details on any of them beyond setting up your "first site". Pages that could have been used to provide meaningful detail were spent providing overviews of quasi-related subjects like NLB, clustering and Application Center.

Microsoft IIS 6.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant is a much better alternative, providing the type of content I was hoping for when I purchased this one.