Windows 2000 Active Directory

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Summary: Heavy on theory, weak on application
Review: As one of the many books to try to explain the complex subject of Active Directory, Brovick and his associates have churned out a disorganized effort. The first chapter begins by describing how a hypothetical organization would implement an Active Directory installation, including who should be in charge of which duties etc...which is actually a good idea, but not in the FIRST chapter. The book itself is riddled with typos and figures that do not demonstrate the concept that is being explained. In fact, one figure early on in Chapter 2 shows the opposite of what is trying to be explained. They also use terms freely before they define them leading to general confusion for a reader new to Active Directory. If you are already an expert, this book might be helpful. If you are not, stay away...

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Summary: Great Introduction and Planning Book
Review: Buy it. This is an excellent book at a great price for those responsible for implementation planning and needing an introduction. The book is in-depth on theory and sure beats having to track down dozens of white papers. Other reviewers have badgered the book for its lack of technical details or practical examples of a migration but since that is not the intention of the book it is unfortunate they rated it so low. You can't judge a book by it's cover and that's why you need to glance at the outline to see if the contents are what you need. Anyway, at under 400 pages you can actually divulge the information provided in a reasonable period of time - important for those on a fast track. Kudos to the authors.

Rating:
Summary: Great Introduction and Planning Book
Review: Buy it. This is an excellent book at a great price for those responsible for implementation planning and needing an introduction. The book is in-depth on theory and sure beats having to track down dozens of white papers. Other reviewers have badgered the book for its lack of technical details or practical examples of a migration but since that is not the intention of the book it is unfortunate they rated it so low. You can't judge a book by it's cover and that's why you need to glance at the outline to see if the contents are what you need. Anyway, at under 400 pages you can actually divulge the information provided in a reasonable period of time - important for those on a fast track. Kudos to the authors.

Rating:
Summary: A very helpful and useful book
Review: I found this book to be very helpful in assisting me with my migration to Windows 2000 and thorough in explaining the active directory concepts. I would recommend this book to anyone that is serious about planning and executing a migration to Windows 2000 or to anyone that just wants a better understanding of Active Directory.

Rating:
Summary: Windows 2000 Active Directory
Review: Suprisingly thin on practical information - poorly written (or edited to create more pages) - and not usable. Better to read the Whitepapers on Microsoft's web site....for theory - which is the true nature of this book.

Rating:
Summary: Windows 2000 Active Directory
Review: Suprisingly thin on practical information - poorly written (or edited to create more pages) - and not usable. Better to read the Whitepapers on Microsoft's web site....for theory - which is the true nature of this book.