Windows 2000: A Beginner's Guide (Network Professional's Library) Book

This is a guide for beginners, but it's not at all dumbed down. Windows 2000: A Beginner's Guide takes on a giant piece of software and explains it, one component at a time. Martin Matthews, the author, has earned commendation for his patient approach to complex subjects and his clearly written procedures that get right to the point. As a result of his efforts, readers get a great combination of explanatory text--how Windows 2000 works, what its features are for, and how you ought to use them--and crunchy how-to material. If you have a vague idea that certain features of Windows 2000 might make your organisation more efficient, this book likely will help you make a deployment decision and, if you decide to go ahead, get the show on the road in a practical sense.A typical section deals with Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows 2000. In his coverage of that software, Matthews explains how IIS fits into the rest of the Windows 2000 server before launching into a discussion of how to plan for installation and then set up the software. From there, variations get attention--remote administration is a big one, as is upgrading from a previous IIS version. Matthews's section on automated installation of Windows 2000 is excellent too. --David Wall, Amazon.comTopics covered: All operational aspects of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server, explained for power users and system administrators. Emphasis is on installation of the operating system, as well as network configuration and Internet connectivity. Linking to Novell NetWare networks gets lots of coverage, as does Active Directory.Read More