Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Paperback)

by Robert Cowart (Author), Brian Knittel (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
The problem with the Microsoft Windows 2000 family of operating systems is that they were designed by techies, for techies. Networks built around Windows 2000, with Server in the back room and Professional on everyone's personal machine, are reliable, secure, and easy to manage--which does you precisely no good if you're not a technical person but you just want to figure out how to print to the color printer in the other room without waiting all day for the network person to get to your cube. Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional can help you out. It explains the workings of Windows 2000 Professional in no-nonsense terms that, while dry, will allow you to get the computer stuff out of the way as soon as possible, so you can get back to your real work. It's not a bad reference if you happen to be the network person either, as a matter of fact.

Like the other books in this series, this large volume combines background text (which explains, to cite two examples, printer naming conventions and local area network operating principles), followed by no-frills procedures. This book, unlike most of its series mates, includes troubleshooting flow diagrams to help you pinpoint problems. Do you see such and such a condition? If so, try this. If not, check for this other symptom. The troubleshooting trees go on like that, helping inexperienced problem solvers check the right things and preventing experienced engineers from missing details. The flow diagrams are a great addition to a respected format. --David Wall

Topics covered:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional for power users or network administrators
• Pre-installation
• Initial configuration
• Networking
• Applications management
• Printing
• Collaboration
• Extensive network troubleshooting information

Product Description
Special Edition Using Windows 2000 Professional explores the synergy between Windows 2000 Professional and the corporate and Windows power users' desktop. Windows 2000 Professional is aimed directly at the power user who values the security, stability and networking capabilities of Windows 2000 alongside the ease and familiarity of the Windows 9x user interface. SE Using Windows 2000 covers upgrading from Windows 9x and Windows NT 4, working with the enhanced Windows 2000 interface, setting up Internet connections, configuring network security, working remotely, "Internetworking" with Windows 2000 Server, Windows 9x, Linux, Novell and Macintosh. Also includes extensive coverage of networking (including Virtual Private Networks) customizing the Windows interface and working with the Windows 2000 Registry.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1536 pages
• Publisher: Que (March 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8120316983
• ISBN-13: 978-8120316980
• ASIN: 0789721252
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,028,243 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Win 2K Pro Book, March 26, 2000

By	Gregg Dombrowski (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

Just got my hands on "Using Windows 2K Pro" and I have to say that it is outstanding!

Overall, the book is extremely relevant and practical. It covers nuggets such as multi-boot support and mixed protocol network environments in detail. It doesn't exhaust well known or irrelevant topics for the sake of filling space (e.g. why do so many OS books waste dozens of pages covering mouth watering topics such as WordPad or Solitaire).

The book is exceedingly well written. I'm very cognizant of what makes for a readable, organized text. Hell, it's even fun to read.

The authors go the extra step in actually providing their own subjective insights! For me, that's what support documentation should do. It's obvious the authors did their homework in thoroughly understanding the inner workings of an OS.

The book is targeted towards intermediate to advanced audience. I think this is the audience for early adopters of Win2K Pro. In doing so, it gets into heady topics (e.g. network defenses/firewall strategies), but provide enough supporting documentation to make it accessible to the intermediate user. The text nicely steps outside the "boundaries" of Win 2K, by reviewing network topologies, physical media, etc.

I'll look forward to delving more into this little gem, and will enthusiastically recommend it to friends adopting Win 2K.

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving to 2000 has never been easier!, April 7, 2000

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

There used to be an unwritten rule in computer book publishing, more pages means more information and that means better sales, most of those types of books were of little value. Que Corporation has becomes the exception to the rule and this book certainly proves that.

Over 1,400 pages filled with tips, notes, figures, diagrams, tables and pictures are coupled with extensive detail on the information pertaining to Windows 2000 Professional and what you need to know in order to simplify the installation through troubleshooting.

The breakdown of the books is easy to follow and the technical level for comprehending the material should be someone with experience with Windows NT workstation. The book cover each topic and in several cases gives you advanced level help.

The authors have obviously spent many hours preparing this book and judging from the content, they did not waste their time. The books has a cd-rom with utilities and administrator applications as well as production utilities to help you out. Que is a highly respected name with a reputation for quality books.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best I've read!, December 2, 2000

By	Toren Smith (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I recently made the jump from Win98SE to Win2K and bought four books to help me along. The other three will be added to my "sell or trade" pile, but this one goes on the shelf next to my desk. Far and away the best, covers (in depth!) important subjects the others completely ignore--encryption, for example. Recommended without reservation for the intermediate to experienced Windows user. Rank beginners and registry-hacking power users may find it inadequate for their purposes, however.