Windows Server 2003 for Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
Windows Server 2003 for Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) by Ed Tittel and James M. Stewart
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 408
- ISBN:
- 0764516337
- Product Group:
- book
- Publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- Publication Date:
- April 1, 2003
- BooksForGeeks.com ID:
- 385
A handbook for those who need to deploy, install, and configure installations, understand network addresses, manage day-to-day operations, configure storage, and more. It covers features including Microsoft .NET framework, Active Directory and its drag and drop object management, Internet Information Server, and Microsoft Management Console.
Reviews for Windows Server 2003 for Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
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Comprehensive
Rated out of 5 stars, March 12th, 2009
Pretty good guide for beginners as the title suggests, but does only cover aspects lightly. Ideal for messing about with and learning the basics though. -
have dummies got a lot brighter?
Rated out of 5 stars, October 12st, 2004
it is interesting that the first reviewer is a developer and liked this book. i am not and didn't. the book assumes that you are an it pro and therfore understand all of the basic concepts of networks and domain servers. if you like me want a book to learn these basics, don't buy this one. -
Rather like a famous brand of woodstain
Rated out of 5 stars, October 12th, 2003
This misses out on 5 stars because it doesn't actually tell me the information that I bought it for (i.e. restricting MAC addresses). But to be fair it does exactly what it says on the tin.I'm actually a developer, and thus far the only Dummies book I would recommend for serious developers are Bill Hatfield's excellent ASP(.NET) books. However when it comes to networks I'm not as clued up as I should be (what happened to the days when IT people knew everything about computers?) which is why i bought this.
This is not a detailed under the hood look at Windows Server 2003 and gets a bit dizzy when going on about Active Directory, but it's explanation of network topology, TCP/IP, and other *fascinating* (mmm...Cat 5 cable) subjects is straightforward and easy to understand.
Admittedly the 2003 Server software does pretty much wipe your rear for you in the setup anyway. But that does kinda rely on you understanding what hardware to use and where to stick it (word to the wise: don't use xp with ICS and an ADSL modem on a 2003 Server network - just buy a router!). Anyway, I'm happy now - who would have thought that you could run Quake and SQL Server on a file/print/DHCP/DNS server with no fuss eh?