Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant [Paperback]

William R. Stanek (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735619786 | ISBN-13: 978-0735619784 | Publication Date: September 24, 2003 | Edition: 2003 ed.

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for managing desktop, mobile, and remote messaging with Exchange Server 2003. Zero in on core support procedures and everyday tasks using quick-reference tables, step-by-step instructions, and lists. You get fast, accurate information to solve problems and get the job done—whether you’re at your desk or in the field!

Get fast facts to:

• Configure and manage Exchange clients
• Use Active Directory directory service to administer users and contacts
• Set up mailbox rights, permissions, and storage limits
• Implement Exchange policies and security settings
• Manage storage groups, data stores, and databases
• Use security and distribution groups, address lists, and templates
• Create and administer public folders
• Configure SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, and HTTP virtual servers
• Support mobile Microsoft Outlook users and Outlook Web Access
• Perform backups and recovery and monitor server performance

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About the Author

William R. Stanek has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He has written nearly 100 books including: Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Windows Server 2008 Inside Out, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd Edition, and Microsoft IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (all from Microsoft Press). He also wrote MCSE Core Exams in a Nutshell and Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide for O'Reilly.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 2003 ed. edition (September 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735619786
• ISBN-13: 978-0735619784
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert, an award-winning author, and a pretty-darn-good instructional trainer. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. He has written more than 100 books. Find William on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WilliamStanekAuthor.

William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert and consultant.

William has an MS with distinction in information systems and a BS in computer science, magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.

William recently rediscovered his love of the great outdoors. When he's not writing, teaching, or making presentations, he can be found hiking, biking, backpacking, traveling, or trekking in search of adventure.

Follow William on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WilliamStanek. William also writes as Robert Stanek. To learn more about Ruin Mist, Magic Lands, Bugville Critters, visit http://www.bugvillecritters.com/.

William R. Stanek (www.williamstanek.com) lived in Japan from 1985 to 1989. He traveled extensively and made many friends. While living in Japan, he spent much of his free time in Aomori (青森), Hachinohe (八戸), Misawa (三沢), and Tokyo (東京). He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "On break, I traveled all over. On the island of Hokkaidô in Sapporo they have these wonderful Ice Festivals. My favorite thing about spring was the Cherry Blossom Festival. I'd take day trips to Aomori (青森) and Hachinohe (八戸) all the time. While in Japan, I studied kendo, the Japanese language, and Buddhism."

William lived in Europe from 1989 to 1991. During that time, he lived in Germany (mostly) and had several extended stays in the UK and Scotland including deployments to Mildenhall, UK. He spent his time in the UK travelling, and especially enjoyed his visits to Cambridge and London. He's been a football (soccer) fan since he was old enough to kick a ball and especially enjoyed being in Kaiserslautern for the championships. He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "There's nothing like Fridays at the pub or Saturday market."

William lived in Hawaii from 1991 to 1996. During that time, he worked shift-work at Kunia Field Station, attended Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii, and spent a lot of time at the beach. He and his wife's first child was born in Hawaii. William's writing career began in Hawaii when his first book, Electronic Publishing Unleashed, was published in 1995. The runaway success of that book and it's sequel, Web Publishing Unleashed, helped establish him as a leader and innovator in technical writing.

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oustanding! Amazingly concise, comprehensive!, October 16, 2003

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"smorrisconsulting" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Paperback)

I'm an IT professional and have been reading the new crop of books on Exchange Server 2003. I have to admit, many of the books out there are disappointing but this WAS NOT one of them. I can not express how helpful this book was to me. I can not think of a chapter in this book that I did not learn something from. It was my first Stanek book and I have to say that I wish I found him earlier. This book was well done and worth every penny! Thank you William Stanek for an excellent book!

I found more useful information in this book than any other on the subject. And anyone having trouble finding what they are looking for are unfamiliar with the "index" or they didn't even read this book. As an example, SSL which a previous reviewer says wasn't covered is discussed extensively; it is part of the core discussion on using Virtual Servers with Exchange and that is the subject of no less than two chapters. Similarly, MX records are discussed 4 different times as they relate to various Exchange features. And relay restrictions is covered in several areas and is also part of a 3 pages discussion on setting and using relay restrictions.

I was amazed by how well this book gets across the gist of Exchange so effectively! I thought that the Mailbox Administration, Exchange Client, Mobile Access, and Store Administration coverage was really well done. The Message Transfer and Routing section really saved me too. The back up and recovery coverage, Virtual server, public folders and storage groups explanations were all concise and very comprehensive. A job well done!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great place to start!, October 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Paperback)

There were few books for Exchange 2003 on the market when I picked this book up, which I admit was mostly due to economy more than anything. I was taking a 3-day Exchange 2003 'boot camp' at the time, and found the information in just a fraction of this book for more informative than the class itself. This is actually the first computer book that I've felt compelled to read from cover to cover, it's that easy to understand. Anyone interested in a great all-around guide to Exchange would be hard-pressed to top this book.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the best books in my bookcase!, October 2, 2003

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"pcfixit" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Paperback)

William Stanek has done an outstanding job with this book. "Exchange 2003 Administrator's Pocket Consultant" provides excellent coverage of Exchange essentials. The information is clear, well organized and focusd on what an administrator needs to know.

Great book for Exchange 2003 administration - deserves more than 5 stars. This is like an Exchange 2003 bible for the task you do every day. I read it cover to cover, buy the book without hesitation.

Great coverage on almost everything about Exchange 2003. Particuarly coverage of client configurations, wireless, web and dial-up access. Excellent coverage of directory services and data store administration. Good coverage of backup and recovery. Great coverage of message transfer, queuing, maintenance and monitoring.

This is not designed as a study guide. But definitely can help you in that aspect, I'm using it as an additional resource.

Jay Sneider
MCT