W2000 server reference

[KHT]

i`m going to be setting up a workstation, most likely W98 on a W2000 server. what i need and fairly quick is if someone can direct me to a good refence book that covers W2000 servers. my previous networking experience is with Novell and that was limited.

any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[offline]

You are not alone.

I have W2K advanced server, and am clueless. I know they DONT make a W2K server for dummies book.

[cobra]

I have used a few good books. Minasi writes a good one, the MS press book is very good. I have also used another(just can't think of the name or author right now). Try http://www.bookpool.com their prices are usually better than amazon, and better "tech" selection.

[Great_One]

If you want a fairly complete set of references, look at the the win2k server resource kit. Not cheap but the cd full of server tools is worth the price of the kit.

[KHT]

i want to thank everyone for the replies. i`ve decided on Mark Minsai`s "Mastering Windows 2000 Server (Second Edition)".

found it at Amazon for $39.95

[KHT]

just want to mention that i recieved the book and this is a tech book written in a manner that you WANT to read it cover to cover. it takes a "non NT" person like myself and delivers the subject matter in a way that not only tells you the why of the system but also gives you the information to perform real life situations immediately. not overly simplistic and not overly technical. i intend to buy more of his books.

HIGHLY recommended for anyone who has to administer or deal with W2k networks.

[Briab Guy]

there is a MCSE Windows 2000 Server for DUMMIES. That works pretty well. its geared towards cert's but the info is very helpfull

[mcse007]

If this link doesn't provide the information you need, I don't know what will. Remember, Windows 2000 has a built-in help application which is supposed to answer any question you may have about the product, and it also contains information you can't find anywhere else.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/support/onlinedocs

Good luck!

[Omletteboy]

Best book I think is The Ultimate Windows 2000 System Administrator's Guide by G. Robert Williams, Mark Wall.

[Christoph]

Get the 'Administrator's Companion' book for Windows 2000! It rocks!! In addition to that the 'smaller' version is the 'pocket' version.

Do not buy a SAM'S teach yourself book on this topic - no good!