Windows Server 2008 Inside Out
May 7, 2010 by admin
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Learn how to conquer Windows Server 2008 from the inside out! Designed for system administrators, this definitive resource features hundreds of timesaving solutions, expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for administering Windows Server 2008 all in concise, fast-answer format. You will learn how to perform upgrades and migrations, automate deployments, implement security features, manage software updates and patches, administer users and accounts, m… More >>
Perfect book for all levels of IT. The amount of information the author placed on this book will justify any price tag, making it one of the first books I recommend for those who want to deploy, refresh, or learn the new platform that is Windows Server 2008.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have only had this book for a couple of weeks and have already used this book a couple of times for my job, and so far, so good. I needed some information on hyper v and it got me through just fine. If you are looking for a great Windows Server 2008 guide, this one should fit the bill just fine.
Rating: 5 / 5
As an admin, I’ve used this book since I bought it last year and it’s answered my every question. Stanek’s books are the benchmark of quality for computer manuals. He knows Windows and Microsoft products better than anyone else and he’s both an actual writer AND a technical guru, giving us readers the best of both worlds- books that are readable, relavant and right on target. In the introduction William states he started working with Windows Server 2008 over when it was first being developed at Microsoft over six years ago and his intensive experience with the OS truly shows in every page. When you’re reading it you feel you have a world class expert at your side – because you do.
This Inside Out uses every bit of its 1482 pages to provide clear, concise, accurate and descriptive information. The author notes the options a user has and provides an expert’s perspective on their value and use. Beyond mere description of features and functionality, the book digs into the hows and whys and whens to use. The introductory chapter gets right into architecture changes, 64-bit computer, virtualization. It also highlights new diagnostic features and changes.
There is good reason that Stanek has been described as one of the “world’s best technical writers.” He is the best at providing an expert’s perspective on working with the operating system efficiently. The book is written so that one almost feels that you are getting a hands-on lesson in using Windows Server 2008 straight from the author.
Beyond all of the information, advice and real world extras, Stanek has a great writing style. The writing is clear, concise and well organized, extremely rare for a computer related book. Stanek writes for multiple levels of need and understanding. He details the essentials for beginners, provides deeper material for intermediate admins, and digs in deep with extra material useful for advanced admins. There are many notes, tips and sidebars throughout which offer more technical tips, shortcuts, and expert insights. If you’re an admin in small, medium or large business this is probably the only reference source you’ll need to learn Windows Server 2008. Covers the core features, roles, services extensively.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent book, I used it to help me pass my upgrade certification and refer to it constantly. Server core is discussed. I just read about it yesterday when I was doing a server install and trying to decide whether full server or core server was the one to use. I also remember server core being discussed elsewhere like when you are install the remote management tools and want to use them to manage core server. The book covers lots and lots of everything of what I used over the past year or so since I bought it so I believe it is excellent and comprehensive but no win server book can cover everything exhaustively. I measure the worth of a book on how much I use it and this one I use constantly like I said. For the money it was a great buy for me and it paid for itself many times over.
Rating: 5 / 5
I found it very dissapointing that that a book of this size does not mention one of the most exciting new features of Windows Server 2008: Its ability to install as a Server Core machine. There is absolutely no mention of Windows Server 2008 Server Core. The book does however do an excellent job otherwise.
Rating: 3 / 5