Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Administrator's Companion (IT-Administrator's Companion) Bk&CD-Rom Edition

by Charlie Russel (Author), Sharon Crawford (Author), Jason Gerend (Author)

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"Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Administrator's Companion" brings network administrators, systems engineers, and other MIS professionals up to speed on the latest features of Windows 2000 Server, including Active Directory "TM" services, Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0, the new, integrated console for administrative tools, and more. It's the perfect handbook for those who need to deploy, install, and configure installations, upgrade from previous versions, understand network addresses, manage day-to-day operations, configure storage, manage users and groups, implement security measures, configure mail services, troubleshoot, and perform other vital administrative tasks. It also provides information about Microsoft Certificate Server, Microsoft Terminal Server, Microsoft Proxy Server, Microsoft Indexing Server, and other Windows 2000 services. Appendices provide quick guides to interface changes and optional components in Windows 2000 Server, and the included CD-ROM contains a searchable electronic version of the book, plus helpful scripts and checklists.

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Now fully updated for Windows Server 2003 with SP1 and Windows Server 2003 R2, the ADMINISTRATOR’S COMPANION provides comprehensive, practical information for planning, implementing, and supporting Windows Server 2003—in a single volume.

Key Book Benefits:

• Fully updated for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and the R2 release of Windows Server 2003

• Provides ready answers, practical solutions, and clear procedures for administering Windows Server 2003

• Details all aspects of product deployment, administration, and support in a single volume

• Includes a CD-ROM with an eBook and sample utilities

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Charlie Russel is an information technology consultant, specializing in combined Windows and UNIX networks. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows Server and Security. Together with Sharon Crawford, Charlie authored Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion and Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion. Charlie also co-authored the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.

Sharon Crawford is a veteran writer of computer books. Together with Charlie Russel, Sharon authored Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.

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Product Details

Series: IT-Administrator's Companion
Hardcover: 1632 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Press; Bk&CD-Rom edition (May 21, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0735613672
ISBN-13: 978-0735613676
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 3 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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Good Cheap self training

ByJomar V. Milleron December 13, 2014

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Bought as used item on Amazon. I use it as training book along with 2003 windows server. Although not new, this book and used windows server software still provides a valuable learning tool. I have a full lab built on used hardware and software. This is a great way to get a hands on experience.

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ByErnieRaderon December 28, 2015

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Great reference

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ByMatton February 16, 2016

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Great companion book!

ByMcGregorMXon February 3, 2012

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Got a new job as a sys-admin, and found this book to be very helpful! I have since upgraded the system to server 2008 r2, but every now and then need to use this book as well, so I still have it on hand. Great book if you are still using 2003 environments.

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Bykenthjo5263on March 28, 2015

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Very helpful book

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Everything I expected

ByPablo Zuritaon June 6, 2013

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The content and overall presentation are just as I had planned. I bought it how a source of reference and information.

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Too Basic for Administrator Level Work

Bybufordon October 9, 2007

Format: Hardcover

In an administrator's companion you expect to find technical material not usually found in the typical server manual. That's supposedly the whole purpose. You expect to find an expert in the field blessing us with the fruits of their experience; experience we can't usually find in the typical book on this platform. This book is like reading introductory Windows. "Click the button by enable to enable". Step by step instructions on how to use the "Add New Hardware" wizard which came out with Windows 95. I pray no network administrator needs to be told something like that. It's like this throughout the book. So I checked the author's credentials. I discovered one of the authors is a writer of computer books. In other words, text from other computer books is regurgitated and placed in this book. Now the author has another book to add to their list of accomplishments. Some of the admin companion books are really good. But unless you need just another basic level book with page after page telling you things like "if you want this click it and click Next" then pass this book by. A good administrator companion book is usually written by several experienced administrators. Such books are out there. This is not one of them.

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ByA customeron September 2, 2003

Format: Hardcover

I only picked up my copy of this book days ago, and no I am not all of the way through it yet. Excluding the index and TOC, its 1492 pages...its big! The first 4 chapters cover Active Directory Theory and Planning. Surprisingly I found these chapters to be better than most publications that devote the entire book to the subject. From Chapter 5 onwards, it starts stepping you through installation and configuration of Server 2003. I won't bore you with a list of chapters (there are 40 of them!), you can get that info from microsoft's site, but I haven't really found anything that appears to be missing from this book. It is extremely thorough.
Pluses: The author explains his topics very well. There are even chapters on ISA Server, IEAK, a very good chapter on Services (I liked the configuring the Indexing Service Part - very good). The book itself (Hardcover reviewed) seems very sturdy - it needs to be as it will be around for a while and the type is just about the perfect size for comfortable reading. I particularly like the 'Real World' examples that list gotchas and things to be aware of.
Minuses: Its too thick to carry around. But don't let that stop you adding it to your shelf. A couple of chapters, eg. 10. Group Policy and 12. Scripting will of course never replace a good dedicated book on Group Policy or Scripting, but is a good primer for those new to it and will set you well on your way to tackling these technologies head on.
I was tossing between buying this book and Mastering Windows Server 2003 which has received good reviews. I only chose this one based on the reviews from the 2000 edition and the fact that it was in stock locally.
This is easily one of the best books on my shelf right now and certainly the best Server 2003 book I have. Most IT books I never completely read, I just pick out the bits I need, but this is the first book I actually have sat down and read from the start. Go buy it, I am glad I did. Highly recommended!

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