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Organized by job-related tasks, this handbook describes the fundamentals of command line administration, the core tools and techniques of managing Windows server 2003 and XP professional systems, the disk partition utility, and commands for configuring and troubleshooting active directory, print services, and TCP/IP networking. Topics include automated monitoring, managing volumes and RAID on dynamic disks, writing queries using the DSQUERY command, designating global catalog servers, and tracking print spooler information and usage statistics. An addendum to the book is available online.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
This practical, pocket-sized reference delivers ready answers for using Microsoft Windows command-line tools to manage multiple clients and servers. It’s packed with hundreds of examples that show you how to run, use, schedule, and script Windows commands, support tools, and Resource Kit tools—without ever touching the GUI. Written by a well-known author of more than two dozen computer books—and featuring easy-to-read tables, lists, and step-by step instructions—this POCKET CONSULANT delivers fast, accurate information on the spot.


About the Author
William R. Stanek has written more than two dozen computer books including the MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER™ 2003 ADMINISTRATOR'S POCKET CONSULTANT, MICROSOFT IIS 6.0 ADMINISTRATOR'S POCKET CONSULTANT, and the WINDOWS XP COMMANDS ESSENTIAL REFERENCE. Mr. Stanek has an M.S. in information systems and a B.S. in computer science (magna cum laude), and he has 20 years of hands-on experience with system administration, programming, and scripting.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
Windows administrators: The command line is your friend. Maybe those Unix/Linux types are on to something: you can be incredibly efficient from here. Especially with some help from this pocket-size book.

Want to schedule automated tasks? Query the registry? Start or stop a service? Use event triggers to automate monitoring? Examine a running process? Check disks for errors? Create and format partitions? Set dynamic IP addresses? William Stanek provides the command examples you need.

You￯﾿ﾽll also find extensive coverage of Active Directory command line techniques: making directory queries, managing computer accounts, working with domain controllers, administering network printers, resetting user passwords, and more. For Winadmins, this is indispensable. Bill Camarda

Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2003 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks for Dummies, Second Edition.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for managing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP from the command line. Zero in on core commandline tools and techniques -- learning timesaving ways to extend your operational efficiency and reach over multiple domains and networks. With its quick-reference tables, lists, and step-by-step instructions, this book delivers the fast, accurate information you need to get the job done -- whether you're at your desk or in the field!

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