Product Description

Whether you support 50 users or 5000, this indispensable guide provides fast answers for the day-to-day administration of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional. This popular, pocket-sized resource has been fully updated with new information on security, interoperability with Windows XP Professional, and the latest service packs. Use it to zero in on essential system support issues and procedures—gleaning critical details through quick-reference tables, step-by-step instructions, and lists. It’s the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether you’re at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Manage workstations and servers, and automate routine tasks Learn core tools and techniques for managing Active Directory® service Control access to files, folders, and shared network resources Set up and support printers and print servers Install, configure, and test TCP/IP networking Configure and optimize DHCP, WINS, and DNS Implement and troubleshoot system and network security Protect, back up, and recover data Monitor and tune system performance Manage domain-wide roles and global catalogs

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #532785 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 560 pages

From Amazon.com
One of the best Windows 2000 references yet published, Microsoft Windows 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant is a professional-level how-to guide for all versions of Windows 2000. Designed with the mobile expert in mind, the cover of the book has a tough, plastic-coated surface (like that of a playing card) and rounded corners (though it won't quite lie flat without weights). Its contents are similarly hard-boiled. Concepts are explained in expertly written and carefully organized prose, while succinct procedures tell you how to meet requirements and numerous tables list options and their effects. There aren't many screen shots, but that's okay because this is a reference for people who don't need them.

Coverage is wide-ranging and includes everything a power user or system administrator would want to know about the configuration, expansion, and efficient administration of Windows 2000 systems and networks. If you're not sure how to best go about an incremental backup or the installation of a Domain Name Service (DNS) server under Windows 2000, you'll find what you need here. If you know a bit about Windows NT (or even Unix) in a networking context, you can extract all you need to know about Windows 2000's unique operational features. Similarly--even though it wasn't designed for the purpose--this book makes a great study aid for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) tests on Windows 2000. --David Wall

Topics covered: Administration of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server editions, including network setup and configuration, users, groups, Active Directory, file systems, disk shares, RAID arrays, data backup and recovery, print shares, TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), and DNS.

Book Info
Provides a concise, easy-to-use reference for Windows 2000 administrators. Covers Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional. Reveals how to complete fundamental tasks, administer data, networks, and directory services. Softcover.

From the Publisher
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000 ADMINISTRATOR'S POCKET CONSULTANT is the concise, easy-to-use guide for Windows 2000 administrators—the portable, readable reference that they’ll want on their desktops at all times. Above all, it’s designed for quick access so administrators can find what they’re looking for right away. It has an expanded table of contents and a complete index for finding answers fast, plus quick-reference tabs for finding specific information and chapters. This hands-on guide covers both the Windows 2000 Professional and the Windows 2000 Server versions, but because much of the information applies to previous versions of Windows as well, administrators of Windows NT 4.0 can also use it. They'll find to be an invaluable resource, both for supporting current Windows systems and for migrating to Windows 2000.

Customer Reviews

2nd edition even better than first
I have the first edition and got the second edition immediaetly. With the second edition, Stanek has done a great job! This book is well written, easy to follow and concise, yet packed with lot's of useful information and hints and tips for Windows 2000. I consider myself a fairly expert Windows admin, but still learned quite a lot from this book. Like other Windows books that Stanek has written, this one is excellent for either new admins or experienced admins. I whole heartedly recommend this book to everyone.

Another excellent pocket consultant
My library of tech books fills many shelves. Out all of those books, Microsoft Windows 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant is one of the most used. I highly recommend it as a desktop reference. I refer to it all the time and it is one of the rare tech books I read cover to cover as well.

W2K admin guide for everyone
This is the best Win2K Server book I have come across for daily administration. Stanek's writing style is actually enjoyable to read and easy to understand. He obviously knows the subject, and this book is like attending an expert training class. It's refreshing to read a book written for the real admins. I also used it to help prep for MCSE tests on Win2K.

I particularly bought the book because I needed additional training on Active Directory. It has also helped with our DNS and DHCP configuration. Finally I found a book that covers Win2K DNS in good detail and also details how it integrates with AD. After reading the book, I finally fixed our DNS and AD problems. Another highlight of the book for me was his covering disk configurations, roaming profiles and EFS. Lots of expert tips and insights. Again, the book's not an exhaustive reference on the subject but is a solid daily adminstration reference. I highly recommend this book as a primary tool to correctly learn how to admin a Win2K domain.