Windows Server Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 (Paperback)

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This practical reference guide offers hundreds of useful tasks for managing Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, Microsoft's latest and greatest server. Through concise, on-the-job solutions to common problems, "Windows Server Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000" is certain to save you hours of time searching for answers.

Now, instead of dredging reams of Microsoft documentation or browsing its unstructured knowledge base to figure out a particular issue--such as how to compare registry values between two hosts--you can simply reference the index of "Windows Server Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000," From there, you'll be directed to the exact trouble-shooting recipe they need.

As the newest title in O'Reilly's popular Cookbook series, this book covers a wide range of issues that you are likely to face in your daily management of the Windows Server operating system. This includes how to deal with:

files

event logs

DNS

DHCP

security

the registry

backup/restore

One of the book's key benefits is the presentation of solutions in three different recipe formats. Depending on preference, you can solve most problems with the graphical user interface, the command line, or by using scripts. Where appropriate, all three solutions are presented for each recipe in this book. Each recipe also includes a detailed discussion that explains how and why it works.

"Windows Server Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000" is written for all levels of system administrators on Windows servers. If you're a relatively new user with only a rudimentary understanding of the job, the book can open your eyes to the many possibilities that await.And if you're an advanced user, it can serve as a useful reference and memory-jogger.

Download the code examples from this book. The complete set of examples is

available at: http: //www.rallenhome.com/books/winsckbk/code.html.

About the Author

Allen is a Systems Architect in the Enterprise Management group within the Information Technology department of Cisco Systems.

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Product Details Paperback: 670 pages Publisher: O'Reilly Media (March 23, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0596006330 ISBN-13: 978-0596006334 Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.4 inches Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #199,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #22 in  Books > Computers & Internet > Networking > Network Programming #26 in  Books > Computers & Internet > Security & Encryption > Windows Security #57 in  Books > Computers & Internet > Networking > Networks, Protocols & APIs > LAN

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Scripting Resource, August 15, 2005 By  Geoffrey Kneale "Consultant" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book is a must for any Windows systems administrator. True to the O'Reilly standards, the Windows Server Cookbook is easy to follow and packs a wealth of knowledge. For the novice admin, the short how-tos quickly get your task on target. For the more advanced admin, the script recipies are great for use in Group Policies or home brew management utils. For larger IT shops, I also recommend Robbie Allen's "Active Directory Cookbook" in conjunction with this title. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Start here, it is all here!, March 3, 2006 By  A. KHAIR "aminomer" (NYC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book has a sound foundation for managing a windows 2003 server. The chapters are logically organized. I used some of the examples in the book to migrate some file shares in my network from unix to windows, the book was there for the rescue (the fact that the author has a solid windows/unix experience makes this book even more attractive). The solutions in this book include windows scripting, an area that is seldom talked about in windows literature. If you are serious about managing a windows 2003 server competently then you want to have this book in your arsenal. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Do you want the foundation to maintain Windows Networks/Systems?, October 12, 2005 By  Bryan M. Flynn "me" (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Most of us manage heterogeneous networks and need good references when swithcing between Windows and Unix platforms. This book not only provides an excellent compilation of scripts, but also points out many useful tools found in resource kits and support tool packages. The introduction to each chapter outlining the GUI tools, command-line tools, and scripting specifics that are covered in the chapter make the book easy to follow. You might have written or gathered some of these scripts throughout the years, but it is nice to see a good compilation gathered in one place. Very helpful!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for AD support folks. I use this book and also the author's AD cookbook daily to help with supporting our global Active Directory server infrastructure. This is an absolutely indispensable reference. Published on May 26, 2006 by A. Martin 5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful to admins / IT support We're a software engineering company, and I maintain our internal servers (6-7 servers) as well as provide customer support on our products. Read more Published on March 13, 2006 by S. Marfisi 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. This book is a great resource covering a wide variety of interactions with Windows Servers. Whether you are new or experienced, this book is an invaluable tool. Published on December 14, 2005 by R. Kennedy 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Admins This book is not one for beginners who don't know what they are doing and are looking for detailed explanations of topics. Read more Published on December 10, 2005 by W. Leverett 5.0 out of 5 stars Good problem solver book This book is a very handy repository to solve a miriad of problems with Windos 2003 (and 2000) server): keep it handy and your effectiveness will jump 200%. Read more Published on December 4, 2005 by Jorge Besada 5.0 out of 5 stars THE JOY OF COOKING WITH WINDOWS SERVER Do you have to with Windows Server on a day-to-day basis? If you do, this book is for you! Author Robbie Allen, has done an outstanding job of writing a great reference book with... Read more Published on November 13, 2005 by John R. Vacca 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book This book is an excellent guide to almost anything a system administrator want to script on Windows servers. Published on November 12, 2005 by Nabil M. Aref 5.0 out of 5 stars Teaches advanced users the basics of operating a Windows server system Robbie Allen's Windows Server Cookbook For Windows Server 2003 And Windows 2000 teaches advanced users the basics of operating a Windows server system, from common errors... Read more Published on September 5, 2005 by Midwest Book Review 5.0 out of 5 stars "goldmine" for server administrators The "Windows Server Cookbook" is very useful for new and experienced server administrators. The book shows how to solve administrative tasks in more than just one way. Read more Published on August 15, 2005 by Cyril Weber 5.0 out of 5 stars Irrespective of your network What makes this book so valuable, at least insofar as I am concerned, stems from the versitility of its premise. Read more Published on August 1, 2005 by O. J. King Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 670 pages
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media (March 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596006330
• ISBN-13: 978-0596006334
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #199,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Scripting Resource, August 15, 2005

By	Geoffrey Kneale "Consultant" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a must for any Windows systems administrator. True to the O'Reilly standards, the Windows Server Cookbook is easy to follow and packs a wealth of knowledge. For the novice admin, the short how-tos quickly get your task on target. For the more advanced admin, the script recipies are great for use in Group Policies or home brew management utils.

For larger IT shops, I also recommend Robbie Allen's "Active Directory Cookbook" in conjunction with this title.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Start here, it is all here!, March 3, 2006

By	A. KHAIR "aminomer" (NYC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has a sound foundation for managing a windows 2003 server. The chapters are logically organized. I used some of the examples in the book to migrate some file shares in my network from unix to windows, the book was there for the rescue (the fact that the author has a solid windows/unix experience makes this book even more attractive). The solutions in this book include windows scripting, an area that is seldom talked about in windows literature. If you are serious about managing a windows 2003 server competently then you want to have this book in your arsenal.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you want the foundation to maintain Windows Networks/Systems?, October 12, 2005

By	Bryan M. Flynn "me" (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Most of us manage heterogeneous networks and need good references when swithcing between Windows and Unix platforms. This book not only provides an excellent compilation of scripts, but also points out many useful tools found in resource kits and support tool packages. The introduction to each chapter outlining the GUI tools, command-line tools, and scripting specifics that are covered in the chapter make the book easy to follow. You might have written or gathered some of these scripts throughout the years, but it is nice to see a good compilation gathered in one place. Very helpful!