Windows Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals [Paperback]

Dan Holme (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735624313 | ISBN-13: 978-0735624313 | Publication Date: March 10, 2008

Get the comprehensive, essential resource for improving Windows administrator productivity. This book delivers solutions to the common issues Windows administrators face every day. Unlike other administrator resources available that cover features and functionality of Windows Server® and the Windows client operating system, this unique guide provides the tools that help you do more with less and make the most of your time. Based on a popular talk that author Dan Holme gives at conferences throughout the world, this book walks you through the process of selecting your tools, configuring your work environment, and incorporating scripts and third-party utilities into your administrative toolkit. You ll even learn how to customize and automate solutions to meet the needs of your unique Windows-based environment. Covering Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, and Windows VistaTM, this book helps you manage your environment from end to end. The companion CD includes a fully searchable eBook, tools, and other essential job resources.

Key Book Benefits

Brings together tools and practical advice providing solutions to a wide variety of administration problems

Provides comprehensive coverage focusing on manageability, security, provisioning, and role-based management

Delivers insights from a leading expert on Windows management and productivity

Features a CD with a fully searchable eBook, tools, and essential resources

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dan Holme is director of consulting at Intelliem, which delivers solutions-focused training and consulting services supporting Microsoft SharePoint® Products and Technologies, Microsoft Office, Windows, and Active Directory® implementations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 700 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (March 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735624313
• ISBN-13: 978-0735624313
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #766,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Ascher is the lead for Python projects at ActiveState. He holds a B.S. in physics and a Ph.D. in cognitive science, both from Brown University.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I would give it a 6th star if I could!, December 2, 2008

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Eric M. Jensen (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals (Paperback)

I have never written a review for a book before, guess I'm just too busy or lazy (not sure which), but I just had to write something about this book. I would give it a 6th star if I could. Yes the book and topics covered are just that good! I first heard about this book through an article in Windows IT Pro magazine, another must have for system administrators. Once I read that article, I knew this book was a must have.

I am almost finished with this book and I have to say that "It has changed the way I look at and deal with Windows and Active Directory management!" The book is a great blend of technical knowledge and solutions to "Real World" issues that system and network administrators face every day. This book is helping me to reshape our entire infrastructure into a more manageable and productive environment. I thank you, my co-workers thank you, and my users thank you! If you buy this book and read through the concepts, implement the ideas that work best for you, your job is going to be so much easier and your users are going to be so much happier.

The book is massive and could be overwhelming at first look, but once you start reading into the content and concepts you start to see windows and active directory management in a new light. Each chapter builds on the previous, and Dan does a great job of making complex subjects easier to tackle (For example: How do I best organize my Active Directory in a logical easy manner?). Going through the book you get the distinct impression that Dan Holme has been in your shoes dealing with typical Active Directory issues for years and is pouring out all his real world experience onto the pages, it's almost like he is right there with you. You could spend 100 times the amount of the book on a consultant and still not get the same value and knowledge this book is going to give you!

Buy this book, in fact buy 2 and give one to a friend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading for IT Professionals!, July 16, 2008

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Terence K. (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals (Paperback)

I found this book full of useful information that I was able to put to immediate use. The amount of information is a little hard to digest at first but it was well worth the time, I would recommend this to any IT professional and especially for system admins.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bob S, June 2, 2008

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Glenn R. Silkensen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals (Paperback)

Possibly the best Sys Admin type book I have ever purchased. Tips, shortcuts, best practices, etc. Great advice!