Learning Windows Server 2003 (Learning)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 742 pages
• Published by: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
• Edition: 2nd Edition February 6, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0596101236
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0596101237
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 2.2 pounds

Product Description
Getting Microsoft Windows Server 2003 up and running, either as a standalone or as part of a multi-site, multi-server network is a formidable task for anyone. O'Reilly's no-nonsense guide, "Learning Windows Server 2003, 2nd Edition," gives you just what you need to get the job done. It provides you with the nuts and bolts for installing, configuring, securing, and managing Windows Server 2003-plus, it has been completely updated for Service Pack 1 and release R2.

"Learning Windows Server 2003, 2nd Edition" includes just enough theory for you to understand how the different features and systems work in this latest version of Windows. You'll come away with a firm understanding of what's happening under the hood of the system, but without feeling like you're taking a graduate course in OS theory. After its high-level overview, the book offers complete discussions and treatments of all of Server 2003's major components. You'll learn how to:

install Windows Server 2003

create and manage user accounts (with particular attention to Active Directory)

manage access to system resources, such as printers and files

configure and manage its numerous major subsystems

The book also features step-by-step procedures and discussions of complex concepts such as patch management, Active Directory replication, DFS namespaces and replication, network access quarantining, server clustering, Group Policy and other security tools, and IIS6 web server.

Whether you're an experienced system administrator or one who's just beginning, you'll turn to this practical guide again and again when you need to understand the massive product that is Windows Server 2003.

About The Author
Jonathan Hassell is an author, consultant, and speaker residing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jonathan's previous published works include _RADIUS_ for O'Reilly Media and _Hardening Windows_ for Apress. His work is seen regularly in popular periodicals such as Windows IT Pro Magazine, SecurityFocus, PC Pro, and Microsoft TechNet Magazine, and he speaks around the world on topics including networking, security, and Windows administration.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Learning Windows Server 2003 (Paperback) This book is classic O'Reilly, well written and researched, heavy of the expository text and very light on graphics and screenshots. All of the key topics are covered, file and print sharing, active directory, IIS, .NET, VPN, the fundamentals of security, and even clustering. One thing that struck me about this book was how much of it seems to come directly out of the author's experience. For example the security policy coverage is a blend of the straight technical material and practical advice on how good network security can be tailored to find the right balance of security and convenience. It's these practical insights that distinguish this book from just a straight feature review. Certainly an easy buy for anyone doing administration work on Windows Server 2003.