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Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000 Professional Expert Companion
Carl Siechert , and Craig Stinson Manufacturer: Microsoft Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback  Windows - General
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional has a lot of things going for it, but useful online documentation is not one of them--particularly if you're not totally clueless about what you want to do and how to do it. Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Expert Companion does a good job of explaining how to use the operating system in terms that, while often are too basic for the "Expert" who's mentioned in the title, won't insult the intelligence of a generally capable Windows 2000 user. If you're the administrator of a Windows 2000 network, you'd be wise to keep this book on hand as a resource for users who come to you with questions about how to make adjustments to their workstations. It'll come in handy, too, when you have to tweak user machines yourself.Authors Craig Stinson and Carl Siechert provide lots of background information on numerous topics, and frequently insert useful blurbs on potential pitfalls. (They cover easily neglected stuff, like forgetting to open a port in your firewall for time-synchronization services.) Where it's appropriate, Stinson and Siechert give you step-by-step instructions for accomplishing tasks; these are reinforced by tables that enumerate options and alternatives. Overall, this is a highly effective (if unexciting) book about configuring Windows 2000 Professional. --David Wall
Topics covered: Windows 2000 Professional for the competent user and network administrator. All critical operations are explained, including hardware, software, and user administration. The same goes for local area networks (LANs) and Internet connectivity.
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This EXPERT COMPANION takes power users under the hood of the Windows 2000 Professional operating system-delivering the inside information, quick tricks, and power tips they need to get maximum performance from their desktop. Readers drill down and explore lesser-known system features and capabilities, enhancement issues, optimization and customization options, troubleshooting tactics, and the use of advanced tools and techniques. Packed with authoritative information and expert advice-plus a CD loaded with ready-to-use templates and utilities-this made by Microsoft reference can help advanced users take their Windows 2000 Professional computing experience to the limits.Customer Reviews:
Good, but old and incomplete.......2003-05-19
Good, but old and incomplete.......2003-05-19
800 Pages of Useful, Hard-to-Find Information.......2001-10-24
I use this book regularly to look things up, but I've also enjoyed just browsing around discovering interesting things about Windows 2000. Actually, the book has given me a whole new appreciation of the operating system.
A Complete and Easy to read Reference.......2001-05-17
The book takes a systematic approach to Windows 2000 issues and covers each topic in a clear to the point manner that is amazingly easy to read. It is complete enough for the seasoned network admin, but easy enough to follow for the entry level support tech. However, I would not reccomend it for the regular Windows user due to the technical nature of the topics covered.
I just ordered a copy for everyone on my support staff. You will want to do the same.
A Thorough Reference.......2001-03-16
I have had many questions about Windows 2000, especially surrounding the installation of programs under multiple user accounts, for a while. I went to Microsoft conferences and computer trade shows to find answers to these questins, and was still not able to understand. However, when I went to my local bookstore and found this book, just a look through the table of contents pointed me to chapters that were right to the point, and answered my question right away. Needless to say, I was very happy to find this book, and I am adding it to my collection of technical books.
I highly recommend this title.
Take care,
--Daniel
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