Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Administrator's Companion (IT-Administrator's Companion) [Hardcover]

Walter J. Glenn (Author), Bill English (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735609381 | ISBN-13: 978-0735609389 | Publication Date: September 16, 2000 | Edition: Bk&CD-Rom

This Administrator's Companion offers ready solutions to effectively plan, deploy and administer Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server. IT professionals can quickly get up to speed on system features, including Internet Mail Service and SMTP, and learn what they need to know about creating and running applications, and integrating Exchange with Windows 2000 Server Active Directory services, Office 2000, and Outlook "RM" 2000. Ample troubleshooting tips, scenario-based examples and step-by-step procedures help readers achieve on-the-job results. The companion CD-ROM includes a fully searchable electronic version of the book, plus sample materials and utilities.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Administrator's Companion stands as the documentation of record for Microsoft's flagship e-mail and collaboration server product--short of programming. If you don't find here the Exchange 2000 Server information that you need, you pretty much can give up on printed documentation, and head right for the newsgroups.

Assuming familiarity with the Windows 2000 Active Directory infrastructure on which Exchange 2000 Server relies heavily, this book isn't intended as an introductory guide for Exchange Server newcomers. Instead, it's a definitive reference book for administrators who have complicated systems in place, or specific plans to create them. It includes explicit procedures here and there, but sections mainly aim to point you toward the parts of the program that have to do with given capabilities and phenomena--the authors direct readers to the Exchange objects tree when it's time to establish policies, for example. "Real World" sidebars aren't case studies, but instead vehicles for focusing on Exchange 2000 Server's mechanisms for dealing with imperfection (as in a mail environment that includes both Exchange 2000 Server and Exchange Server 5.5, or a network that sometimes delays heartbeat signals).

This book is a no-kidding weighty tome that roving consultants might not want to haul around. For situations like theirs, Microsoft Press publishes a book that's far smaller and equally excellent, if narrower in scope: Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Administrator's Pocket Consultant. --David Wall

Topics covered: Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, explained for the benefit of people who administer or deploy it. The authors explain how the server stores and moves messages, and integrates with the Windows 2000 infrastructure. Lots of attention goes to configuration of users, groups, and folders. Features--chat, instant messaging, and integration with the Windows 2000 public-key management capabilities--get covered, too, as do administrative chores, like backup and performance tuning.

About the Author

Bill English, MCTS, MCT, CTT+, GSEC certified, is a Microsoft® MVP for SharePoint® Server. He runs a leading training and consulting company, has written 10+ books, and speaks at the Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Conference, Comdex, and other events.

has been active in the world of computer software for nearly two decades, including stints with Data General, Cognos, and Gupta. He is currently an analyst with Oracle Corporation. He has been a principal author of ten books and countless articles on a variety of technical topics, and has spoken at conferences and training sessions across six continents. In addition to Oracle in a Nutshell, Rick's books include Oracle Essentials: Oracle9i, Oracle8i, and Oracle8 (principal author with Robert Stackowiak and Jonathan Stern, O'Reilly & Associates, 2001), Oracle Power Objects Developer's Guide (principal author with Kasu Sista and Richard Finklestein, Oracle Press, 1995); Mastering Oracle Power Objects (principal author with Robert Hoskins, O'Reilly & Associates, 1996); Using Oracle Web Server (principal author with many others, Que Publishing, 1997); The Oracle WebDB Bible (principal author with Jim Milbery, IDG Books Worldwide, 1999); and Administering Exchange Server (principal author with Walter Glenn, Microsoft Press, 1999).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; Bk&CD-Rom edition (September 16, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735609381
• ISBN-13: 978-0735609389
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,181,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic !, October 9, 2000

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This review is from: Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Administrator's Companion (IT-Administrator's Companion) (Hardcover)

I have really enjoyed this book, but I think those new to Exchange and messaging systems might find it overwhelming. It does assume a general knowledge of Exchange Server 5.5 and Windows 2000. I would definitely recommend reading a book on Windows 2000/Active Directory first as this knowledge is crucial to the understanding of Exchange 2000. However, those familiar with Exchange 5.5 and Win2K will find this book extremely valuable. Even newcomers to Exchange will find the detailed hands on descriptions of daily administration tasks very helpful.

I've been specializing in Exchange Server 5.x deployments for about two years now and this book was just what I needed to get me up to speed fast with Exchange Server 2000. The book is big, but it's organized quite well so it's easy for you to just read the chapters about the topics you want whenever you like. It's also written very well, easy to read and won't put you to sleep like some other Microsoft offerings. I just got started reading it today and couldn't put it down. I ended up knocking off over 300 pages by days end ; also having successfully installed Exchange 2000 on my home network, configured Internet Mail ( SMTP, POP3 and OWA ), Recipients and Recipient Policies, Storage Groups, Public Folders,etc,etc. Tommorrow, I hope to finish the chapters on Security, Disaster Recovery, Clustering, Routing Groups and Connectors. I think by then I will be ready for most any Exchange 2000 deployment !

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Beginners or Advanced users, September 18, 2000

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Roland Kissoon "Rolls" (Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Administrator's Companion (IT-Administrator's Companion) (Hardcover)

Superb book that deals with both practical aspects ( planning, installation, security etc.), and concepts. It is written in a very detailed manner, which at first was quite frustrating to read, but is very useful for sections that I was unfamiliar with.This is an excellent guide for people that are familiar with Exchange 5.X. I was particularly impressed with the sections on client installations and selection. I learnt a lot of stuff that I did not even know were possible with MS Exchange. Good buy!!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 7, 2000

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Mike Rogers (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Administrator's Companion (IT-Administrator's Companion) (Hardcover)

I always worry about books that come out so soon after (or even before) the actual product, but this book is great! It provides a good overview of the Exchange 2000 architecture and its integration with Windows 2000. The book also provides hands-on knowhow on everything from installation to configuring advanced security and performance tuning. I'd recommend it to anyone involved with Exchange 2000.