Introducing Windows Server 2008 [Paperback]

Mitch Tulloch (Author), The Microsoft Windows Server Team (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2007

Take a first look at the next generation of Windows Server with insights direct from the popular author and Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch and the Microsoft Windows Server team. With this insider s introduction, you will get to preview and evaluate Windows Server code name Longhorn. You will learn how to use new features that help you improve security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency, as well as how to automate deployment and administration. Examine Windows Hypervisor virtualization, Windows Deployment Services, Internet Information Services 7.0, Windows PowerShellTM, Network Access Protection, and other security features. Take a guided preview from the experts and get ready to plan for deployment and perform your first upgrades and migrations to Windows Server code name Longhorn.

Delivers advance insights from those who know the technology best a Microsoft MVP and the Microsoft Windows Server team

Provides a preview of the features that IT professionals can use to help improve security, reliability, and operational efficiency, and deliver the next generation of Web services and applications.

Examines the new features that help IT professionals deploy Windows Server Longhorn, test application compatibility, upgrade and migrate servers, and configure server roles

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Key Book Benefits:

- Delivers advance insights from those who know the technology best--a Microsoft MVP and the Microsoft Windows Server team

- Provides a preview of the features that IT professionals can use to help improve security, reliability, and operational efficiency, and deliver the next generation of Web services and applications.

- Examines the new features that help IT professionals deploy Windows Server "Longhorn," test application compatibility, upgrade and migrate servers, and configure server roles

About the Author

Mitch Tulloch is President of MTIT Enterprises. Before starting his company in 1998, Mitch worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer for Productivity Point International. Mitch is a widely recognized expert onWindows® administration, networking, and security, and he has been awarded MVP status by Microsoft for his outstanding contributions in supporting users who deploy Microsoft platforms, products, and solutions. Mitch is also currently a professor at Jones International University where he teaches graduate-level courses in information security management for their MBA program. Mitch has contributed more than one hundred articles to various IT Web sites and magazines, and he has written more than a dozen books, including the Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, the Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security, Windows Server Hacks, and IIS 6 Administration.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 2008 ed. edition (May 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735624216
• ISBN-13: 978-0735624214
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #877,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mitch Tulloch is a widely recognized expert on Windows administration, networking, and security. He has been repeatedly awarded Most Valuable Professional (MVP) status by Microsoft for his outstanding contributions in supporting users who deploy and use Microsoft platforms, products and solutions. Mitch has published over two hundred articles on different IT websites and magazines, and he has written or contributed to almost two dozen books and is lead author for the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. For more information about Mitch, see his website at www.mtit.com.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for Server 2008, February 9, 2008

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Paul Berry "Techno Geek" (Lompoc, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I ordered this book, because it was the cheapest Windows Server 2008 book that was available before Server 2008 was released. It is a good introduction to Server 2008. I'd recommend this to MCSE's who want to refresh their skills, but I don't recommend it for 'Dummies'. This book is well written and has a lot of 'From the Experts' comments by members of the Server 2008 Longhorn development team. There are good comparisons between Server 2008, Server 2003 and 2000 Server too. One thing bad about this book is that it's written about the Beta 3 release of Server 2003, not the final version. When the final release comes out, I'll probably need other study materials to help pass the new certification exams. The final version should be released soon. If you are planning on studying for the certification exams, you might want to hold out for books specifically geared towards the 70-640, 642, 643, 646 or 647 exams. This book is still a good reference a very in depth introduction to Server 2008.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Windows 2008 Server Marketing Piece, April 25, 2008

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Mark D. Rockman (TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND United States) - See all my reviews
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This book covers the former Windows codename "Longhorn" server operating system now in BETA release and subject to change. It describes what Microsoft believes to be the value of the various changes it has made to the operating system. The material does not go into much technical depth. The author mentions that a follow-on book will be published to match the final release version of the software. Kind of a light read, snacky sort of book, despite its heft.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Much better after a second read., April 17, 2008

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Harvey E. Colwell "Old Timer" (USA) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this book when it was the only Windows 2008 book available. I used it along with many downloaded Step-By-Step Guides and Whitepapers from Microsoft to prepare for and pass the 70-649 Upgrade exam.

The first time I read through this book I hated it. The only thing that keep me going was the fact that there wans't any other books out there. What I hated was the less than serious tone to the book. Of course, I don't beleive that it was originally ment to be published. I admit that I'm more criticle than most, since I spent 15 years writing course curriculm.

But my opion of the book did a complete 180 on the second read. By that time I was numb to the "what was supose to be funning" parts. I was able to just ignor them instead of letting it get on my nerves. Also by this time I had read all of that downloaded stuff. I could see that some of the book was simple cut-n-paste from the downloaded stuff, but there was plenty of original stuff, and very usfull insights. Considering how ealy in the development cycle it was written, this book is extreamly complete and well organized.

Even though, there are now plenty of other Widows 2008 books to choose from, I feel that this book could still be very usfull as a first read. As the title says, its an introduction to Windows 2008.