From Book News, Inc.
In this book/CD-ROM reference, Stanek, a technology expert, provides details on planning and managing a Windows Server 2003 implementation and handling everyday administration. Material is organized in sections on planning, installation, upgrades and migrations, storage and file systems, networking and print services, directory and security, and disaster recovery. The book includes timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds, along with 100 tools and scripts on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM also contains a complete ebook in PDF format, Microsoft Systems Architecture 2.0 documentation, and documentation on FRS, Emergency Management Services, and clustering.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Take your Windows Server 2003 knowledge to the next level! Designed for Windows system administrators, this definitive resource delivers in-depth information about installing and configuring Windows Server 2003, performing upgrades and migrations, automating deployments, implementing security features, managing software updates and patches, administering users and accounts, managing Active Directory® directory services, and more. With INSIDE OUT, you’ll discover the best and fastest ways to perform core administrative tasks, with an award-winning format that makes it easy to find exactly the tips, troubleshooting solutions, and workarounds you need. In addition, the CD-ROM contains an eBook and more than 100 timesaving tools and scripts.

About the Author
William R. Stanek is a leading technology expert who has authored more than 25 computer books. With more than 20 years experience in advanced programming and system administration, he has extensive experience developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. William has an MS with distinction in Information Systems, a BS in Computer Science magna cum laude, and 11 years of military service where he was awarded nine medals including the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. His most recent books are Micrososft Windows Server 2003 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Microsoft IIS 6.0 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant.

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The Barnes & Noble Review
Imagine a gigantic book packed with expert Windows Server 2003 help for experienced professionals, written by one of the world￯﾿ﾽs most respected Windows authors, with the benefit of insider access to Microsoft￯﾿ﾽs own development teams. You￯﾿ﾽve just imagined Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Inside Out.

William R. Stanek covers every nook and cranny, from remote installation to disaster recovery. Along the way, you￯﾿ﾽll find lengthy chapters on topics some Windows Server 2003 books barely touch upon -- for instance, optimizing performance and managing the Registry. Active Directory planning, setup, and migration are covered in depth. So is practically everything you can do with AD once it￯﾿ﾽs running -- from prestaging clients to publishing shares to authorizing DHCP servers. 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

This reference packs all the details you need to plan and manage a Windows Server 2003 implementation and handle everyday administration. You'll gain hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds, along with more than 100 tools and scripts on CD. Find the best and fastest ways to perform system administration tasks - and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows Server mastery!

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