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Summary: I hate this book!
Review: Everytime I go to the index and expect to be disapointed with a chapter of fluff and marketing speel I find myself reading the topic then the chapter then the next and hightlighting and bookmarking. I will never get to the all whitepapers now.This is not a cookbook. It is a text of insights, opinions and suggestions for anyone tackling an AD design of ANY size.
What a refreshing and excellently crafted technology book! I didnt think it was possible.
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Summary: Greatly helped to pass 70-219 Design Active Dir exam/future
Review: I had his first edition of this book. When my brother was asking how to pass the 70-219 exam, I loaned him my Exam prep of 70-217 as well as the first edition of this book. I then realized that sooner or later we might be doing an Active Directory Design someday as well as prep for the 70-222 Migrating from NT 4 to W2k that if the 2nd edition was better why not get it. I just this week got the 2nd edition. I will indeed use it when I take the 70-222 and already brought the exam prep for 70-222. It was pivotal when I used it earlier with a touch of 70-217 knowlege using Exam Prep for 70-217, was enough to pass the 70-219 Design Active directory, both on the same day on Febuary 8, 2001 along with some practice exams for 70-217. Hopefully sometime this year, I can add more comments when I take the 70-222. I am also a MCT part-time and plan to recommend this book for the 70-219 as well as a resource for actually doing an Active Directory design/migration. I need to pass one more exam to recertify as MCSE W2k. ...
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April 7 2002
Well its been awhile; Truth, my focus has changed, I am doing CCNP (just starting) and WAN remote access, so why am I back? First I have only casual used it, 2nd edition. I am just starting to teach Active Directory and hopefully will teach AD design in the Fall, this will force me to read something beyond the MOC or ALS (Academic Learning Series); My focus has changed only because I was given opportunity to broaden my skills; I still believe W2K is good to have; ...
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Summary: Great Theoretical Book on Active Directory
Review: If you're looking for example after example that can help you with the actual software, you are in the wrong place. This book does a great job on teaching the reader the theory behind the AD service. From my viewpoint, I think you should get this book and read it with another source that is more hands-on. That way you get the theoretical view of how you should set your Directory Service up, along with the hands on practice of doing it in this method. Overall, the best THEORETICAL AD book I have read yet. Doesn't get the fifth star because of the lack of hands-on examples.
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Summary: At last - a Windows 2000 book worth buying!
Review: It's still relatively early for 700 page books to be coming out for Windows 2000. I have bought three so far and none of them had been much use. It was with trepidation that I picked up this guide to Windows 2000. Imagine my surprise when Morten Strunge Nielsen managed to pull it off. This guide is truly a great read. It's packed full of information on Active Directory fundementals and design guidelines. Those plowing through white papers (people like me) should take a step back and pick up this book. You won't be disapointed. And for the price, well it's a steal.
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Summary: A Must Have for ANY W2K Administrator!
Review: This book was recommended to a class of MCSE's as a "Must Have". I was a little skeptical at first, but as I spoke to others about it, they convinced me to buy it. The first few chapters were a little hard to understand but as I made my way through the book, I realized what Morten was trying to explain. One feature I like is the "Tips" and "Notes" sections. Most books offer this but this book is packed with them and most of all, they're really useful. Its like he's sitting next to you explaining what to look for and what not to do. The book is divided into five sections. Parts II & III and by far the best part of the book. If this book lacks anything, it may be a lack of "pleasurable" reading, or, lack of humor or wit. This book is a no nonsense book and not intended to be an "Introduction" to W2K Server, AD or architecture and planning. The lack of humor may be a good thing. Finally, I found this book to be as valuable as the data on my servers. I hope Morten releases more books like this in the future. Excellent book and resource!
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Summary: A Must Have for ANY W2K Administrator!
Review: This book was recommended to a class of MCSE's as a "Must Have". I was a little skeptical at first, but as I spoke to others about it, they convinced me to buy it. The first few chapters were a little hard to understand but as I made my way through the book, I realized what Morten was trying to explain. One feature I like is the "Tips" and "Notes" sections. Most books offer this but this book is packed with them and most of all, they're really useful. Its like he's sitting next to you explaining what to look for and what not to do. The book is divided into five sections. Parts II & III and by far the best part of the book. If this book lacks anything, it may be a lack of "pleasurable" reading, or, lack of humor or wit. This book is a no nonsense book and not intended to be an "Introduction" to W2K Server, AD or architecture and planning. The lack of humor may be a good thing. Finally, I found this book to be as valuable as the data on my servers. I hope Morten releases more books like this in the future. Excellent book and resource!
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Summary: The best book there is
Review: This technical book reads like a novel. Morten Nielsen has taken good sound technical information and presented it in a way that is very easy reading. This is the type of book you take out on the back porch start reading and get lost in. What a wonderful change compared to most technical books I read. The technical information contained in this book is right on. Mr. Nielsen has done a wonderful job presenting solutions to the issues you will face when planning a Windows 2000 implementation. This book is a must have if you are going to implement Windows 2000 in your organization.
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Summary: Excellent Theoretical Book
Review: We call this one "The Red Book" around our parts. From top to bottom, this book covers the theory behind Active Directory and gave me what I feel is a very solid footing on the beast that is AD. This is not easy stuff, but this book gave me a much better understanding of how best to plan an AD implementation.
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Summary: Great Theoretical Book on Active Directory
Review: YOU CAN LEARN IT STEP BY STEP IF YOU ARE USING NT4, IT IS MORE USEFUL BECAUSE THE BOOK SHOW HOW NT4 CHANE INTO WINDOWS 2000. EASY TO READ, UP-TO-POINT
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