Special Edition Using Microsoft Active Directory [Paperback]

James Hudson (Author), Sean Fullerton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0789724340 | ISBN-13: 978-0789724342 | Edition: 1

Special Edition Using Microsoft Active Directory provides you with complete, in-depth coverage of the newest directory service from Microsoft. Authors Fullerton and Hudson use their previous training and administration experiences to explain how to design, implement, and troubleshoot using Active Directory. Topics covered include Domain Name Services and Active Directory, Logical and Physical Active Directory, replication, authentication, group policies, administering and managing, backup, restore, maintenance, and Active Directory Services Interface.

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From the Back Cover

Special Edition Using Microsoft Active Directory provides you with complete, in-depth coverage of the newest directory service from Microsoft. Authors Fullerton and Hudson use their previous training and administration experiences to explain how to design, implement, and troubleshoot using Active Directory. Topics covered include Domain Name Services and Active Directory, Logical and Physical Active Directory, replication, authentication, group policies, administering and managing, backup, restore, maintenance, and Active Directory Services Interface.

About the Author

Sean Fullerton is part of a team of trainers that are currently training Microsoft Consultants at a very technical level with regard to Active Directory planning and implementation. He spends much of his time at Microsoft working with the development groups on each aspect of the AD. Sean is an independent contractor working with Microsoft on this project and specializing in the Active Directory with its many facets. James Hudson, Senior Instructor for Network Enterprise Technologies, a Microsoft Solution Provider Partner in Tulsa Oklahoma. Designed and built numerous Internet and Intranet sites, Multi Domain NT networks, frequent Microsoft SQL Server consultant/designer. He is a Novell Enterprise CNE, Master CNE, Master CNI as well as a Microsoft MCSE, MCSE+I, MCDBA, MCSD, and MCT. Steve Judd is a Program Manager in the Windows Operating System Division at Microsoft. He was a member of the Active Directory development team for over 4 years and is a key contributor to the architecture of Active Directory. Mr. Judd has spent over 26 years in the computer software industry developing distributed systems technologies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Que; 1 edition (April 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789724340
• ISBN-13: 978-0789724342
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,540,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Reference and How-To for Active Directory, July 11, 2001

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Art Abington (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Edition Using Microsoft Active Directory (Paperback)

This book is very helpful if you are planning a Windows 2000 Active Directory design or already have one and need to get the most out of your AD. The authors have organized the book very well making it easy to find the information you need. The book is very useful as a quick reference. Additionally, material is presented in a logical order making it easily readable cover-to-cover if you need a comprehesive understanding of AD.

The authors stress the importance of a solid DNS design and drive home the point just how critical DNS is for good AD operation. There is a good description of forests, trees, and domains as well as much helpful information on planning sites and site replication. The book also goes into detail on printers and scripting.

I found the book very useful for setting up and administering different features of Windows 2000 such as group policy. There are good chapters on Group Policy Architecture and Managing Group Policy.

As an MCSE+Internet certified analyst assigned to the AD design team for a Fortune 500 company, I highly recommend this book. It makes a good operational reference for your bookshelf. Although not geared specifically for Windows 2000 certification tests, it is worth reading if you are preparing for the exams.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview, June 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Special Edition Using Microsoft Active Directory (Paperback)

This is a great book cover to cover. For the admin who has never participated in an Active Directory roll out this book is a must have. The chapters quickly familiarize you the most powerful aspects of Active Directory without much repetitiveness. This is an excellent book for those wanting an overview or for a beginner with Active Directory. Well worth the purchase price.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best on Active Directory, October 27, 2003

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"johni527" (Fredericksburg, VA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Edition Using Microsoft Active Directory (Paperback)

Hudson and Fullerton definately come through in their presentation of Active Directory! Their clear and concise approach, drawing from their experience in training and consulting shines through! I am in the process of upgrading the network where I now work from Windows NT and this book is an invaluable resource!