Windows 2000 System Group Policy, Profiles, and Intellimirror

So many times you pick up a title like this and as you read, you get the feeling that the authors first exposure to the material was as they were writing the book. Complete opposite feeling as you read this title. The material is presented in a knowledgeable, accurate way, with hints, tips and watch-outs thrown in that only someone who has worked with the product would know about.The author has extended a considerable amount of information on: -- Group Policy Objects, from in-depth explanation to interacting and troubleshooting; -- IntelliMirror, including interaction with Group Policy Objects and client configurations to software deployment using MSI and ZAP files; -- Working with down-level clients (NT / 9x); and more.There is a chapter in the book on Remote Installation Services, which will introduce you to the technology, but is light on content and a little beyond the scope of the book. Despite this, it is still informative and in no way detractive from the remaining content.This is a title that you could pickup, read, and upon completion feel very confident in your ability to manage and implement Group Policies and work with IntelliMirror; an excellent addition for any administrator's Windows 2000 library.

If you what to learn about windows 2000 group policy this book is a MUST HAVE. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy at the TechMentor conferance in Orlando and got a small sample of what is in his book. When it comes to group policy this book is the bible. Learn how to create your own Group Policy Admin Templates and much much more. I use this book as a guidline for teaching the other techs in the office windows 2000 Group Policy.

Some books I have read will put you to sleep when talking about Group Policy. Not this one!! The author has a way of making everything clear as well as keeping your interest. Highly recommend this book to anyone who deals with Group Policy and Windows 2000.

I was quite impressed at how easy this book makes Group Policies feel. Most books on Group Policy are too confusing but not this one. Chapter One of this book gave a great illustration that used a surf, a landowner and the king to explain how rules can be established and applied. That same illustration was made to fit the OU, Domain and Site relationships for Group Policies. The book helped me understand inheritance issues better, understand block options and 'No Override' options better and, thanks to the chapter on troubleshooting, I understand how to track down problems with Group Policies, including replication issues.There are two chapters that cover Intellimirror technology from A to Z and these were great too.The book was funny, unlike the standard dry tech stuff that take forever to choke down. I was reading it like a novel (which is a little wierd, I know).I highly recommend it.