Windows 2000: The Complete Reference [Paperback]

Kathy Ivens (Author), Kenton Gardinier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072119209 | ISBN-13: 978-0072119206 | Publication Date: January 19, 2000 | Edition: 1

Windows 2000 - with its innovative architecture surrounding Active Directory, novel security framework, and special management structure - needs a reference that touches on all aspects the new system. This text answers that need, for users at varying levels of expertise.

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From the Publisher

This books will teach you how to: Install and configure Windows 2000 Work with file systems Handle security and troubleshooting Master the MS Management Console (MMC) and the Active Directory Enable Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Install and configure TCP/IP Use the new administrative toods Configure system policies Manage Internet Information Server 5 (IIS)

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft's Revolutionary New Operating System. Take full advantage of all the powerful features Windows 2000 has to offer.

Windows 2000: The Complete Reference deconstructs the intricate architecture of the Os, explaining what each of the elements do and how they intereact. You'll learn to handle all kinds of tasks - from configuring computers, to managing users, to designing your Active Directory. Written by Windows NT/2000 experts, this is your all-in-one resource on Microsoft's innovative new operating ystem. Plus, you can keep up to date on product changes and technology updates by visiting www.admin911.com.

• Install and configure Windows 2000.
• Work with file systems.
• Handle security and troubleshooting.
• Master the MS Management Console (MMC) and the Active Directory.
• Enable Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS).
• Install and configure TCP/IP.
• Use the new administrative tools.
• Configure system policies.
• Manage Internet Information Server 5 (IIS)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1070 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (January 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072119209
• ISBN-13: 978-0072119206
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,862,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathy Ivens is the author of more than 50 computer books. She is a senior contributing editor forWindows IT Pro Magazine.

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make the transistion a whole lot easier., June 11, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows 2000: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

Moving from one operating system to another requires planning, preparation and above a complete understanding of what changes will occur. You need to know what the new operating system has for features and you don't want to spend a lot of money learning. Windows 2000 The Complete Reference should be at your side.

Covering both Professional and Server, this book gives the reader a complete look into Microsoft's latest creation. Both authors show their expertise of the subject throughout the 1050 plus page book. The authors make sure that you have been given every last detail in your quest for upgrading or starting from scratch.

The book also serves as a first step to the certification of MCSE2000 and the amount of information covered is nothing short of amazing. From the installation and configuration of Windows 2000 to the new files system and troubleshooting, the authors take on the responsibility of informing the reader about what can and can't be done.

Topics like RRAS, the new TCP/IP, MMC, Active Directory, IIS5 and so much more is included. Figures, tables, diagrams, real life examples and detailed explanations are but a few of the major highlights of this book.

Classes on both server and professional would cost over $3,000.00, you pay under $40.00 for this book and the financial investment is definitely worth it. The book should have included review questions and possibly a cd-rom with Windows 2000 utilities, however this is no way detracts from the overall value of the book.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bootup chapter is excellant, January 28, 2000

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C Arlen (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Windows 2000: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

I've never been able to find a book that describes the bootup sequence like this one does. It gives very good detail with specific file names and which process hands control off to which other process. The rest of the book is just as informative. Now if I can only get the OS to work as well as the book does. :)

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved me, March 11, 2000

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Charles R. Burke (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows 2000: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

When my company decided to roll out Windows 2000, all of us who had to do the work were nervous. This book was a lifesaver.

The authors took the trouble to explain architecture and theory, using language that was easy to understand. The examples and directions for getting specific jobs done made more sense than other books I tried. Because they gave so much good background information, it was easy to do what needed to be done.

If you want to understand what you're doing, instead of reading a lot of instructions which might not even match what you have to do, get ahold of this book. Don't try to do such a complicated thing as setting up Windows 2000 without this book at your side every minute. I feel like I owe them a thank you letter.