Windows 2000: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

~ (Author), Kenton Gardinier (Author) "When Microsoft changed the name of Windows NT 5 to Windows 2000, they were making a point: There are many profound new features and improvements..." (more)
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Product Description

This book explains and discusses all the elements in Windows 2000. It is designed to be a comprehensive reference tome, giving administrators and power users information about the workings of Windows 2000. Covering multiple versions of Windows 2000, this book will discuss the architecture and behavior of the operating system, enabling administrators to gain a real understanding of how the system works and how the elements interact. Special features include: New to Windows 2000 icons deal with brand new items in Windows 2000. Troublshooting boxes will lend insight into the most troubleshome areas of the operating system.

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)

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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: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,619,209 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

By	Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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

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

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

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

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.