Microsoft® BackOffice® Small Business Server Bible [Paperback]

William C. Jeansonne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764532103 | ISBN-13: 978-0764532108 | Publication Date: June 2, 1998

Everything You Need to Network Your Growing Business Combining the robustness of Microsoft BackOffice with the ease of its new server console, Small Business Server (SBS) provides an integrated network solution for organizations with fewer than 25 PCs. Packed with real-world examples, Microsoft^® BackOffice^® Small Business Server Bible reveals everything you'll ever need to know to implement, fine-tune, and support SBS — whether you're a network administrator, computer consultant, office computer guru, or tech-savvy entrepreneur just starting out. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Small Business Server

• Prepare your network for proper loading of SBS
• Master the intricacies of Windows NT, Exchange Server, and IIS technology
• Facilitate e-mail and fax communications with Microsoft Outlook and Fax service
• Create and publish secure Web sites and multiple intranet sites with FrontPage and IIS Small Business Server Tasks
• Configure Windows 95 and Windows NT workstation client computers
• Expand your electronic commerce capabilities with SQL Server
• Implement sound policies for preventive maintenance and backup support

CD-ROM includes sign-up software for Caslink ISP, Plus trial versions of:

• Computer Associates InocuLAN
• Computer Associates ARCserve Storage Suite
• Norton Anti-Virus for NT Server
• @Backup for Small Business Server
• Diskeeper Lite
• Goldmine 4.0 Workgroup Contract Management

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About the Author

About the Author William C. Jeansonne is a recognized information systems specialist and Microsoft Certified Professional with more than 17 years of experience in microcomputer networks, computer-telephony, and the Internet. Shortly after receiving his B.S. in Information Systems Management at the University of Maryland University College in 1989, he founded a systems integration firm. While president of this firm, he formed a merger with a telecommunications company, and led the process to become one of the first Microsoft Solution Providers in the United States. During his five-year tenure at the firm, he also wrote several articles on information technology, elaborating on issues such as software piracy and Microsoft's development in the software business. In early 1997, William founded the computer consulting firm Internet Studios, now SmallBiz Solutions. His company specializes in general computer consulting for small- to medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations, and provides technical consulting services on networks, the Internet, electronic commerce, security, and computer-telephony. William is also founder and editor of the Internet Web guide IT Specialist Magazine. The free online guide provides comprehensive news, articles, tips, and techniques in Microsoft technology, as well as a career center for Microsoft Certified Professionals. The magazine has recently entered its second year in publication on the World Wide Web. William recently finished writing the book MCSE Certification Series: Career Microsoft! for IDG Books Worldwide. A 350-page compendium devoted to Microsoft Certified Professionals, Career Microsoft! is a also a concise guide for IT professionals who are contemplating a career in Microsoft technology. The book is also a welcome resource for information technology professionals who are seeking guidance with their careers in network engineering, software development, and IT instruction. William is currently a member of the Communications Committee at the University of Maryland University College in College Park, Maryland. The committee advises the University on such issues as Internet Web site development and telecommunications. He also is a member of the NT Pro Users Group based in Washington, D.C. He can be reached at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 644 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (June 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764532103
• ISBN-13: 978-0764532108
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,284,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Total waste of money, August 12, 1999

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Marek M Beltowski - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft® BackOffice® Small Business Server Bible (Paperback)

This book is obsolete - it doesn't cover the SBS 4.5. So forget it

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Several hundred pages of fluff..., April 1, 1999

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[e-mail] (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft® BackOffice® Small Business Server Bible (Paperback)

If you have no idea what you're doing get this book. It does a good job of summarizing the apps in SBS. If you want hard core, real-world examples and tips look somewhere else...if I knew where I'd tell ya.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Color it yellow.... and rename it "SBS for Dummies", January 17, 1999

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[e-mail] (México) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft® BackOffice® Small Business Server Bible (Paperback)

If you are having troubles connecting to your ISP and MS Support has worn you out.... DO NOT make the mistake of thinking that this book will have information that will assist you in resolving your problems..... On the other hand the book does offer some intresting explanations of other various networking issues....