Customer Reviews

Running Microsoft Windows NT Server for Small Businesses

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The biggest problem with this book is that it is written for version 4.0. Because of all the changes that were made to version 4.5, especially in the area of Internet connectivity, this book is not all that helpful and I wasted my money on it.

Save your money for something worthwhile. The book reads like a warning label. Half the book tells you not to adjust the settings. If your buying the book to learn how to configure MBSBS you will be very disappointed.

Really a very good book but unfortunately it hasn't been updated to version 4.5. So if you're still with the firdst version 4 the book is fine. When the 4.5 version of the book ever comes out -- buy it. Nothing else anywhere near as good.

While totally dissecting Small Business Server, Russell & Crawford have managed to make this book an enjoyable read. It dives deep into every aspect of SBS without resorting to a lot of terrible technical language. Plain English is used throughout and everyday examples are given in order to make subjects easier to understand. Not just a complete reference dictionary, but a valuable learning guide for the novice user to the professional administrator.

Better than the software which is not all the way jelled. The book is helpful and clear.

I liked the book. Written in a clear, easy to read fashion. Very useful for setup and installation which is not as easy as its supposed to be. Especially good about the limitations of SBS and what to avoid.

If you are looking for some insights into the details of SBS you need to look elsewhere. They spend more time telling you not to change a particular setting instead of explaining the setting.

If you expect this book to explain what the software documentation doesn't, forget it. This book gives no more information than does the Start Here Manual and the Online Guide included with Small Business Server. This book just uses three times as many words. Small Business Server does not live up to its promise of ease of setup and ease of use, nor is this book of any help.