Windows 2000 Server for Dummies [Paperback]

Ed Tittel (Author), Mary T. Madden (Author), James M. Stewart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764503413 | ISBN-13: 978-0764503412 | Publication Date: April 15, 1999 | Edition: 1

If you're new to Windows 2000 Server or to networks in general, fear not, because using a network is not beyond anyone's wits or abilities -- it's mostly a matter of using a language that ordinary people can understand.

Windows 2000 Server For Dummies covers new Web-enabled network features and Active Directory administration for Windows 2000 in plain language. It's full of easy-to-understand instructions that enable you to find your way around a Windows 2000 Server-based network and...
* Grasp basic networking concepts and terminology
* Understand network design, layout principles, and installation configurations
* Review software components common on Windows 2000-based networks
* Install and configure Windows 2000 Server
* Manage users and groups on a Windows 2000-based network
* Conduct a review of network security principles and practices to protect your data from accidental loss or vandalism
* Troubleshoot common causes of trouble on Windows 2000-based networks

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From the Back Cover

Covers the new Web-enabled network features

Active Directory administration — explained in plain English

Set up a Windows 2000 network — even if you're a complete novice Contrary to what many people believe, you don't need an advanced degree to build a computer network. From clear explanations of all the basics to step-by-step guidance on the exciting new Web-ready, easy-administration features of Windows 2000 Server, this irreverent reference delivers just what you need to build your own secure, stable network.

Discover how to: Understand networking fundamentals Install and configure Windows 2000 Server Set up printing, Internet, and directory services Manage users and groups Back up files and build in security Troubleshoot common problems

The Dummies Way^™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author

Ed Tittel, Mary T. Madden, and James Michael Stewart are coauthors of Windows?? NT Server 4 For Dummies??.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (April 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764503413
• ISBN-13: 978-0764503412
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,447,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Broad and easy to understand, September 4, 2002

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Joshua M. Clark (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows 2000 Server for Dummies (Paperback)

I would highly recommend this book to beginners in using Windows 2000 Server, as well as those who are new to networking in general. I expected this book to be entirely devoted to the actual operating system, but the first two parts of the book cover basic characteristics of any network, and what you will need to set one up. After this fine introduction, the authors guide you through installation, configuring, and maintenance. Their style remains clear throughout the book, the jokes are not as corny as in some other Dummies books, and the directions are clear. A good book for studying Win 2K Server *and* networking in general.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Reference book, March 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Windows 2000 Server for Dummies (Paperback)

First I want to make it clear that the review of this book entitled "Good prep book if you supplement it" by "tonywr" should be removed because I believe he wrote the review for the wrong book. I believe he was reviewing "MCSE Windows 2000 Server for Dummies (with CD-ROM)" by Curt Simmons. Why do I believe this? First of all, this book does NOT come with a CD-ROM, the reviewer clearly stated that his book did. Secondly, this book is not intended to be a guide for the MCSE Windows 2000 Server test(70-215) or any other MCSE test. It is merely a book to help you set up a windows 2000 client/server network. It does so very well. If you have never set up a server before this book will show you exactly how to do it. And further, it will show you some basic adminstration of your network. It is a good first step in client/server networks for people who have very little knowledge about computer networks. I do not have enough time right now, so I will not give a review of this book. I just wanted to point out that the other review should be disregarded, as the reviewer did not actually read this book, although his opinion of this book would be correct that it will not be sufficient alone to help you pass the MCSE tests, but that is because this book has nothing to do with the MCSE tests, other than the fact that this book and the MCSE Windows 2000 Server test(70-215) are both about windows 2000 Server.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars little bit about everything, not enough about anything, January 1, 2003

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"jimbb" (Poughkeepsie, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows 2000 Server for Dummies (Paperback)

I bought this book because I wanted a simple introduction to using windows as a server. I was very dissapointed to find that the entire first third of this book is a very basic rundown of networking in general, ethernet, bus/star topologies, tcp/ip, etc. Then the book spends two chapters on active directory, which is useless as not even Active Directory For Dummies could cover the whole topic. It also covers being a "print server" and manages to devote an entire chapter to "right click -> share". Overall I literally learned nothing useful. I'm still unsure about adding/managing user accounts, and know nothing about IIS.