Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Advanced Technical Reference, with CD-ROM [Hardcover]

Paul Sanna (Author), Jim Boyce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 1996 | Series: Advanced Technical Reference

A clear step beyond using the SE Using series, the Advanced Technical Reference addresses the higher end of the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation market that is looking for in-depth, technical information. This is a "must have" resource for accomplished through expert users who want information precisely targeted at their needs.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This huge, hardback tome is designed for those responsible for making Windows NT Workstation 4.0 work in a large organization. Boyce and his co-authors dispense with all discussion of NT interface basics and, after a managerial overview of what's new and great in NT 4.0, plunge into the details of sub-systems, workstations, and networks. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Advanced Technical Reference excels in the practical details. The discussion of how NT deals with memory--both real and virtual--and how to optimize memory use will prove invaluable to system tuners. Similarly, the authors provide optimization guides for hard disks, CPUs, I/O, and video. Administrators of networked workstations will appreciate this book's deep coverage of TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, and NetBT. There's also excellent coverage of RAS and the details involved in configuring a computer for dial-up access to a network. Also helpful is the discussion of exactly what goes on during the NT installation routine and how to customize the process. A guide to NT's command-line interface wraps up the book. The companion CD-ROM is stocked with some handy shareware, including the popular WS-FTP FTP client and Remotely Possible/32. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Advanced Technical Reference belongs on the (reinforced) shelf of everyone responsible for the efficient operation of an organization's Windows NT Workstation 4.0 computers.

From the Publisher

The Windows NT 4.0 Workstation installer base is expected to quadruple in the coming year. These users demand a comprehensive reference that combines expertise and value for maximum productivity. Going beyond the Special Edition Using series, this Advanced Technical Reference addresses the higher end of the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation market that is looking for in-depth, technical information. It provides expanded coverage of hot topics, including IIS, Registry, Remote Access Server, the World Wide Web, and more! - Provides expert tips on integrating Microsoft Exchange, FAX, and telephony features with the Internet, all major online services and company networks

- Includes consistently strong technical depth throughout and complete coverage of the new NT 4.0 features

- CD-ROM contains 250 of the best connectivity, Internet, customization, performance tuning, backup, security, and training tools available

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 888 pages
• Publisher: Que (October 29, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789708639
• ISBN-13: 978-0789708632
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,610,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jim Boyce has authored or coauthored more than 45 books about
computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Outlook Version 2002
Inside Out. He is a former contributing editor and monthly columnist for
WINDOWS Magazine. He has been involved with computers as a programmer and
systems manager in a variety of capacities since the late 1970s. He has a
wide range of experience in the MS-DOS®, Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft
Windows NT®, and UNIX environments.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Complete with very useful chapters, December 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Advanced Technical Reference, with CD-ROM (Hardcover)

I have read and reused this book for over 10 months. I found the chapters on using the Performance Monitor for clearing performance bottlenecks very informative and useful.

I actually changed how I detect problems based on information outlined in this book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Complete, technical, and sloppy, October 19, 1998

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Gregory B. Roth (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Advanced Technical Reference, with CD-ROM (Hardcover)

Although this book is certainly comprehensive, the fact that it was written by several people is readily apparent. It is plagued with technical inaccuracies every few pages, and has many redundant sections. With that said it is also the most thorough book on the subject, and provides a ton of useful information. The CD-ROM a glorified coaster, as all of its utilities are antiquated versions. Its discussion on security is weak, and I recommend Guide to Windows NT Security (Charles Rutstein ISBN 0-07-057833-8) for workstation based security.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authoritative, businesslike, firstclass quality reading!, July 27, 1998

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Trevor R Shepherd ([e-mail]) (Barbados, West Indies) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Advanced Technical Reference, with CD-ROM (Hardcover)

Jim Boyce and his team in this book have been able to to something that few technical writers can - combine excellent full-strength data with almost conversation-like and compelling readibility. It's hard to describe a technical book as unputdownable, but this one is. I had already gone through two manuals - in utter frustration - on Windows NT when I bought this manual.

The strengths of the book are clear: all the information you'll need to handle NT is there, from installation to networking (all the many and various protocols, etc), to disc management, discussion on the merits and demerits of the many options that NT offers, messing with the Registry, tweaking the system, security ....its all there, in a lucid enjoyable style. The one teeny criticism of the manual that I have in fact has nothing to do with the manual itself. The edition I have was printed in 1996, and is just barely beginning to show its age. However with NT 5 due out soon there is probably l! ittle more to add to NT 4.

All in all, a super book that is worth its weight in gold.