You may purchase these books through Amazon's secure web site simply by clicking on the book title or picture. This will link you to Amazon. This page has general and technical books; I also have a page for self-study kits and certification study guides.
Mastering Windows 2000 Server by Mark Minasi, Christa Anderson, Brian M.
Smith, and Doug ToombsThis is THE definitive guide to Windows 2000 Server. Like its predecessor, Mastering Windows NT 4 Server, this book is the de facto reference for Windows 2000. At 1760 pages, this is the largest book that Sybex can print. Their printing press cannot print a book any bigger. You get your money's worth in this massive volume of useful information on Windows 2000 Server |
 Mastering
Windows 2000 Professional by Mark MinasiConfused about many of the new features in Windows 2000 Professional? This is the place to go. How Mark Minasi manages to get as many books published and maintain his regular speaking schedule is a mystery of modern science. This book has gotten good reviews, it is easy to read, explains things remarkably well, even for novice users of Windows 2000.
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 Mastering Windows XP Professional by Mark MinasiMastering Windows XP Professional is Minasi's latest attempt at building the world's largest computer book. This one (at 1200 pages) tackles the awesome task of explaining Microsoft latest desktop operating system, Windows XP. The "Professional" edition is the version that most corporations and government organizations will want to run since it has the features that allow tight integration with network management functions and Active Directory. This book is getting good reviews and is already proving useful to network managers all over the globe. |
 Mastering Windows NT
Server 4 by Mark MinasiThis is the granddaddy of all Windows NT books. Mark covers it all in this super book on Windows NT including lots of inside scoop and tips I have read no place else. Every administrator should have a copy of this book on his or her book shelf.
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 Mastering
Active Directory by Robert R. King. This is a good starter book
for learning the basics of Windows 2000 Active Directory. It is not a real
advanced text, but it will get you started. |
Inside Windows 2000 by David Solomon and Mark RussinovichThis is the updated version of Helen Custer's famous book Inside Windows NT. This is the bible for the folks that want to know how Windows NT "works under the hood". You may recognize Mark Russinovich's name from the SysInternals web site (excellent tools). These guys KNOW the inner workings of Windows 2000. This is NOT a beginners book. |
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of Clusters by Gregory F. Pfister Tired of servers crashing and users complaining of downtime? Preparing for Windows 2000? Planning to implement Microsoft's Cluster Services that is included with Windows NT Enterprise Edition? Clusters are a whole new world and this book is designed to introduce you to that world. Pfister explains very well what would otherwise be an impossible topic to cover. This book is essential reading if you are planning to implement clustering technology. |
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2000 Active Directory by Alistair G. Lowe-Norris. Once again
O'Reilly & Associates comes through with an excellent reference book on Active
Directory. This book has very little Windows 2000 fluff, but rather
gets right in to Active Directory. This is not a beginners guide, you
should already have some experience with Windows 2000 and preferably with
AD. |
Managing the Windows NT Registry by Paul Robichaux Another great book from O'Reilly. Paul Robichaux, security guru, networking master, Exchange wiz and Windows NT Registry expert brings us this book. It is written to be useful to administrators, not just C++ programmers. This book carries the highly coveted "Karen seal of approval". If Karen (my friend) approves of it, then it must be well done. Ready to learn more about the Windows NT Registry, look no further. I own three books on the Windows NT Registry; this one is on my bookcase. The other two are in a box in the closet. |
 Windows 2000 Server Resource KitLooking for something to hurt
your UPS guy's back? This would be it; this 7 book (7296 pages total)
set includes books on Windows 2000 networking services, IIS, TCP/IP
components, Windows 2000 operations, and a CD-ROM that has dozens of useful
tools. Every Windows 2000 administrator should own this set, but I
recommend ordering it when Amazon is offering free shipping. I am forever
finding new information in these kits that makes the cost MORE than worth
it. Don't forget the
Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit Supplement. |
Windows 2000 Professional Resource Kit This is another massive volume
from the folks at Microsoft (4,684 pages), but it will make your job of
supporting Windows 2000 Professional computers a lot easier. Includes
a CD-ROM with the electronic version of the documentation. This is a
must own resource for Windows network administrators. |
 Windows 2000 Command Pocket Referenceby Aeleen FrischThis has to be one of the coolest (and shortest) books to come out during 2001. This book helps to explain the mysteries behind those NET commands as well as many of the neat Resource Kit utilities. This book can help you streamline your batch files and work by using more "command line" tools. |
Windows NT 4 - 24seven by Matt Strebe.Windows NT, hacker and all around great guy Matt Strebe has brought together this excellent book on Windows NT administration and management. You may be surprised by some of the things Matt has to say about Windows NT and keeping NT up and running. You owe it to yourself and your users to read this book. This book is targeted towards experienced administrators. I recommend that you use it as a supplement to Mastering Windows NT 4 by Mark Minasi. |
NT Network Security by Matt Strebe, Charles Perkins and Matt Moncur. This is not only a great security book, but it is a great Windows NT book. Can a security book be fun and entertaining? This book is! It belongs on every network manager's desks. The "reality check" notes alone are worth the price of the book. |
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Workstation Resource Kit by Microsoft PressThis 1,300 page resource kit covers generic Windows NT technologies that should have been covered in the Windows NT documentation, but was not. Especially useful are the references for automated installations and the registry information. The resouce kit utilities are essential for all network administrators. If you are supporting Windows NT, this book is an important addition to your library. |
 Microsoft Windows NT Server Resource Kit by Microsoft Press This 2,500 page set of books and included CD round out the documentation and utilities that Microsoft should have included with Windows NT Workstation and Server. My favorite reference in this kit is the Windows NT Networking Guide which includes detailed information on services such as TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, and the Browser service. |