Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional [With CDROM]

Coming from Windows 98, where I felt fairly comfortable and was knowledgeable enough, I can say if it were not for these two guys, I would not have been able to install Windows 2000 Professional on my machine, and set it up so that it doesn't consume as much resources; and set up my own Web Server, using IIS, just to name a couple of things. These guys took a lot of time to get down to the tiniest details you will need to know to get started, and get you going (it covers fairly advanced topics as well.) They don't only explain IIS, for example, they explain what a Web Server is, how it works, how it serves web pages to a browser, etc. So you're left we a larger knowledge about the tools you're using. Another good example, in terms of how deeply they cover topics, is the explanation they give about Windows 2000's design and architecture: almost 40 pages dedicated to it. A massive 1506-pages book that will not end up next to your phone books like some other technical books do, and one that will help you with anything you will ever need to know about Windows 2000 Professional.

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.

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.

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.

This book is a welcome reference to Microsoft's latest OS, with thorough coverage and a comprehensive index. Cowart/Knittle's book has deep discussions about networking, VPN, web folders and web-based printing, security, MMC, a chapter on multi-booting, another on Windows Scripting Host, and other meaty topics that I wanted to understand better. Well done, and an entertaining read at times, too. I recommend this book if you want to know what Windows 2000 is about, how to use it, and how to administer it.