Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Expert Companion: Tips, Tricks, and Utilities for the Power User

by Craig Stinson

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735608555
• ISBN13: 9780735608559
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Length: 799 Pages
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

800 Pages of Useful, Hard-to-Find Information

Finally, a book for users like me! I am an experienced computer user with a deep background in many operating systems including Unix. I want consise information to help me really understand Windows 2000 as an expert user. It is not hard to find such books for Unix, probably because you pretty much have to be an expert to use Unix. Most Windows books, on the other hand, seem to be addressed to non-computer people.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

I am an MCSE, MCT, etc etc and like others found answers in a few minutes to questions I have had for months. This is a GREAT book! The author states it is not meant to be read cover to cover, but instead to be used to research a particular issue. It certianly does what he intended very well, but I for one will read it through. 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.

This book is a must-have!

I have been using and managing computers for over 30 years. I think of myself as an expert user. And yet, after only ten minutes browsing this book, I found answers to questions that have been left unanswered by Microsoft, and by many other books; answers I have been looking for for several months, and some I had been searching for since my NT days. In addition, all explanations given are clear, concise and complete, which proves a level of expertise I can only bow to.I have not yet read the book cover-to-cover, but I can already say, it's a must-have for every Windows 2000 Pro user who cares about how his (her) system works, and wants to make it work even better.We can only wonder why Microsoft does not use the same writing style for its Resource kits...

Excellent reference manual to have with you.

Windows 2000 Professional hit the market and bang everyone was talking about how Microsoft has given us another operating system without any support. Well Microsoft Press has put together a book that makes supporting the newest Operating System a whole lot easier. In Part 1 of the book and cd-rom combination you have Starting and Setting up of the operating system, The book details what to do, what to look for and how to make the installation easier. Part 2 covers the Management tools, Part 3 is managing Program, Part 4 Managing Hardware. Part 5 is for System administration. In part 6 you have the topic of Network Management and Part 7 shows you how to use the internet. Part 8 shows techniques to security management with Part 9 dealing with the Automation of tasks, Finally there is Part 10 Maintaining and optimizing the operating system. The book includes exercise for you to practice and includes pictures and screen shots along with diagrams, figures and tables. The Cd-rom that comes with the book includes the Internet Explorer Administration kit, several power tools and knowledge base articles for troubleshooting. Microsoft Press has taken a great deal of time and effort to put together a very extensive book that will help out every user from beginner to expert. Checkout Microsoft Press's website for dozens of other title in the computer and certification areas.