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Mention wireless networks, and the question of security will soon follow. It's not surprising that in spite of compelling business arguments for going wireless, many companies are holding back because of security concerns. But, while it's true that... See more

Mention wireless networks, and the question of security will soon follow. It's not surprising that in spite of compelling business arguments for going wireless, many companies are holding back because of security concerns. But, while it's true that wireless networks create security issues that don't exist in wired networks, the issues are not insurmountable. 802.11 Security shows how you can plan for and successfully contend with security obstacles in your wireless deployment. This authoritative book not only explains the security issues, but shows you how to design and build a your own secure wireless network. 802.11 Security covers the entire process of building secure 802.11-based wireless networks, in particular, the 802.11b ("Wi-Fi") specification. The authors provide detailed coverage of security issues unique to wireless networking, such as Wireless Access Points (WAP), bandwidth stealing, and the problematic Wired Equivalent Privacy component of 802.11. You'll learn how... See less

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If you take it step by step, the United States legal system is not nearly as intimidating as it is reputed to be. With a little expert guidance from a couple of attorneys (Stephen Elias and Susan Levinkind), you can learn what's in a law library and... See more

If you take it step by step, the United States legal system is not nearly as intimidating as it is reputed to be. With a little expert guidance from a couple of attorneys (Stephen Elias and Susan Levinkind), you can learn what's in a law library and how to use it, how to seek and understand statutes, regulations, and cases, how to explore online resources, practice your legal skills in the library, and even write a reputable legal memorandum. It's not as easy nor as immediately gratifying as buying an ice-cream cone, but with a modicum of patience, dedication and average smarts, you can research and understand the law without years of legal training and without emptying your bank account onto some lawyer's shiny desk. The text is approachable and easy to read. The authors' sensible approach takes the fear out of entering a law library, reassuring you that you needn't be a lawyer to be there and that the librarians are generally eager to please. By helping you formulate your legal... See less

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A comprehensive guide to North American and international telecommunications standardsComplete reference for ITU standardsCovers signaling methods and SS7 node types and infrastructuresElucidates E1 and R2 configuration and Japanese digital... See more

A comprehensive guide to North American and international telecommunications standardsComplete reference for ITU standardsCovers signaling methods and SS7 node types and infrastructuresElucidates E1 and R2 configuration and Japanese digital hierarchyThoroughly covers the North American T3 and international E3 digital hierarchies, including information on how to get more bandwidth out of bothAddresses T1 line coding and frame format schemes as well as implementation requirementsItemizes Frame Relay specifications and covers its functions and configurationExplains ATM and B-ISDN development and functionalityPresents the DOCSIS initialization sequence, configurations, and topologiesExplains the SMDS interface protocol, configuration, troubleshooting, and Data Exchange Interface (DXI)Covers xDSL architectures, encoding technologies, circuit attributes, and power levels Includes a detailed, thorough comparison of SONET and SDH technologiesKnowledge of telecommunications technologies such as... See less

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This intense metal method teaches you the elements of lead guitar technique with an easy to understand, player-oriented approach. The metal concepts, theory, and musical principles are all applied to real metal licks, runs and full compositions.... See more

This intense metal method teaches you the elements of lead guitar technique with an easy to understand, player-oriented approach. The metal concepts, theory, and musical principles are all applied to real metal licks, runs and full compositions. Learn at your own pace through 12 fully transcribed heavy metal solos from simple to truly terrifying! "One of the most thorough" and "one of the best rock series currently available" - Guitar Player magazine. Music and examples demonstrated on CD. See less

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Written by Mike Meyers, the industry's leading certification training expert, this authoritative reference offers complete coverage of all material on the Network+ certification exam. You’ll find exam objectives at the beginning of each chapter,... See more

Written by Mike Meyers, the industry's leading certification training expert, this authoritative reference offers complete coverage of all material on the Network+ certification exam. You’ll find exam objectives at the beginning of each chapter, helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and photographs and illustrations. The bonus CD-ROM contains practice tests, hundreds of questions, and video clips. This comprehensive guide not only helps you pass this challenging certification exam, but will also serve as an invaluable on-the-job reference. See less

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Plus 3 Brand-New Sections: * 119 Best Money-Saving Tips How to save money on telecom, PC, and Internet expenses. * Hot and New in Telecom Best ideas, products and industry directions. * Disaster Planning How to maximize the reliability of your... See more

Plus 3 Brand-New Sections: * 119 Best Money-Saving Tips How to save money on telecom, PC, and Internet expenses. * Hot and New in Telecom Best ideas, products and industry directions. * Disaster Planning How to maximize the reliability of your telecom network. Newton's Telecom Dictionary has long been required reading for anyone involved in the telecommunications, networking, and Internet industries. It is more essential today than ever before because of the revolutionary changes that continue to unfold. There are many new standards, new technologies, and new vendor-specific terms. This book is for everyone trying to keep up with the new technologies and terms being created every day. Terms are explained in easy-to-understand definitions and mini essays, sprinkled with Newton's dry wit. This book thoroughly defines terms in an accessible and non-technical manner, using as extensive or as brief an explanation as necessary for each term. See less

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Court cases are never as quick and tidy as television dramas would have us believe. In fact, most civil disputes are settled long before a judge has a chance to pound a gavel. That's why pretrial fact-finding procedures such as depositions play an... See more

Court cases are never as quick and tidy as television dramas would have us believe. In fact, most civil disputes are settled long before a judge has a chance to pound a gavel. That's why pretrial fact-finding procedures such as depositions play an increasingly important role in legal quarrels. In fact, it's not uncommon for a deposition to be the only testimony given. All of this explains why Nolo's Deposition Handbook can be such a useful resource. For the uninitiated, depositions are the process that enable either party in a lawsuit to question the other, as well as other witnesses, under oath before a trial begins. To prepare readers, authors (and attorneys) Paul Bergman and Albert Moore do a commendable job of dealing with real-life issues, such as what to do--and not to do--in preparation for a deposition, what to do if you're asked to bring documents to a deposition, how far you can be required to travel, and how to deal with trick questions that many lawyers love to ask. Three... See less

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Prepare and present a winning civil court case! Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Find out what to say,... See more

Prepare and present a winning civil court case! Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Find out what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury. Armed with these simple but thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to achieve good results, without the cost of an attorney. Find out how to: *file court papers *handle depositions and interrogatories *comply with courtroom procedures *pick a jury *prepare your evidence and line up witnesses *present your opening statement and closing argument *cross-examine hostile witnesses *understand and apply rules of evidence *locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses *make and respond to your opponent's objections *get limited help from an attorney as needed *monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire one Whether you are a plaintiff or a... See less

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In recent years, Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems have emerged as viable platforms for Internet servers. More and more organizations are now entrusting the full spectrum of business activities--including e-commerce--to Windows. ... See more

In recent years, Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems have emerged as viable platforms for Internet servers. More and more organizations are now entrusting the full spectrum of business activities--including e-commerce--to Windows. Unfortunately, the typical Windows NT/2000 installation makes a Windows server an easy target for attacks, and configuring Windows for secure Internet use is a complex task. Securing Windows NT/2000 Servers for the Internet suggests a two-part strategy to accomplish the task: "Hardening" any Windows server that could potentially be exposed to attacks from the Internet, so the exposed system (known as a "bastion host") is as secure as it can be. Providing extra security protection for exposed systems by installing an additional network (known as a "perimeter network") that separates the Internet from an organization's internal networks. Securing Windows NT/2000 Servers for the Internet is a concise guide that pares down installation and... See less

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Lots of publishers rushed their books about the CompTIA Server+ certification to market. After all, it's a new certification and certification books tend to sell well. Trevor Kay and the team at Hungry Minds have taken care to put together a... See more

Lots of publishers rushed their books about the CompTIA Server+ certification to market. After all, it's a new certification and certification books tend to sell well. Trevor Kay and the team at Hungry Minds have taken care to put together a high-quality book. It'll get you up to speed on everything you'll need to understand before you can pass CompTIA's Server Hardware exam (SK0-001), and it's sufficiently detailed to serve as a reference as you put your certification to use on the job. Kay's approach to his subject is to use CompTIA's published outline of test coverage as his organizational guide, then elaborate on each of its points with lots of prose and a handful of illustrations. Like the Server+ exam itself, this book does not guarantee prompt obsolescence by going into detail about specific server makes and models. Rather, it focuses on the knowledge and practices that make up the system administrator's core skills. These include familiarity with widely used technologies like... See less

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Here are the most up-to-date curses, insults, ethnic slurs, sexual slang, metaphors, drug talk, street slang, college lingo, cant, colloquialisms, and other outlandish words. You'll find it all in this comprehensive, unabashed, and definitive... See more

Here are the most up-to-date curses, insults, ethnic slurs, sexual slang, metaphors, drug talk, street slang, college lingo, cant, colloquialisms, and other outlandish words. You'll find it all in this comprehensive, unabashed, and definitive reference for anyone who "wants a good knowledge of contemporary cussing." (William Safire, The New York Times Magazine) See less

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Get a sound fix on the expanding universe of telecom Explore the vast telecom landscape -- from standards and protocols to premise, access and transport technologies. Far more than an acronym-studded quick fix, Telecom Crash Course is a true... See more

Get a sound fix on the expanding universe of telecom Explore the vast telecom landscape -- from standards and protocols to premise, access and transport technologies. Far more than an acronym-studded quick fix, Telecom Crash Course is a true tutorial that offers you context, connections, and the wisdom to quickly grasp key technologies, including wireless Internet, optical networking, 3G, IP, protocol layer, PSTN, ATM, spread spectrum, GPRS, and SIP. Author Steven Shepard includes lively stories that deliver important points about the markets that drive the technologies. You get rigorous technical accuracy, with explanations of each technology's economic importance. Here’s your chance to decipher the alphabet soup of telecom acronyms -- not just what they stand for, but what they mean and how they can generate profits. See less

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Dollars to doughnuts, your reference shelf lacks a good slang dictionary, and that's a fine how-de-do. Whether you're a stuffy writer looking to gussy up your prose, a poindexter who thinks studying dictionaries is the cat's pajamas, or a... See more

Dollars to doughnuts, your reference shelf lacks a good slang dictionary, and that's a fine how-de-do. Whether you're a stuffy writer looking to gussy up your prose, a poindexter who thinks studying dictionaries is the cat's pajamas, or a muttonheaded fogey hoping to get a clue, Robert Chapman's Dictionary of American Slang fills the bill. Containing more than 19,000 terms of American slang, this lexicon represents all periods of American history, from phrases out of the 1880s, such as carrot-top for "redhead," to current '90s jargon such as carjacking. It covers the widely acceptable and the taboo, slang from cowboys and railroad workers and slang from rock & rollers, corporate America, and the gay community. It includes obsolete phrases such as canoeing for "making-out," and up-to-date terms relating to technology, such as listserv for "electronic mail list." Each item features pronunciation guides, word origins, and usage examples, and words that are derogatory or impolite are... See less

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Lots of circumstances conspired to make information technology what it is today. Business decisions (both wise and foolish), scientific discoveries (both old and recent), marketing campaigns (founded both in truth and otherwise), and plenty of... See more

Lots of circumstances conspired to make information technology what it is today. Business decisions (both wise and foolish), scientific discoveries (both old and recent), marketing campaigns (founded both in truth and otherwise), and plenty of random chance have played parts in defining the industrial, social, and cultural phenomena that personal and business computing have become. The Essential Guide to Computing: The Story of Information Technology tells the technical, commercial, and social stories behind the electronic computer and related technologies, such as telecommunications and software development. Along the way, author E. Garrison Walters reveals a lot of general knowledge about computers. This book is highly readable. It's essentially a general-interest nonfiction book, and a good one, at that. As you read this book, you can't avoid picking up the little technical facts that have become part of our culture, particularly its younger parts. What's an embedded... See less

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Clear and concise explanations of practical DSP techniques. Written for scientists and engineers needing the power of DSP, but not the abstract theory and detailed mathematics.

Clear and concise explanations of practical DSP techniques. Written for scientists and engineers needing the power of DSP, but not the abstract theory and detailed mathematics. See less

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Everything you ever wanted to know about scales, but were afraid to ask! This book fills you in on major and minor scales; the modes; the blues scale; harmonic minor, melodic minor, chromatic, whole tone and diminished scales; other exotic and ethnic... See more

Everything you ever wanted to know about scales, but were afraid to ask! This book fills you in on major and minor scales; the modes; the blues scale; harmonic minor, melodic minor, chromatic, whole tone and diminished scales; other exotic and ethnic scales; and more. Includes easy-to-read fretboard diagrams, and a bio of Troy Stetina. See less

Added on 03/13/07

Windows XP is the latest, most reliable, and best-looking version of the Windows operating system to emerge yet. As the result of the unification of Microsoft's corporate series (Windows NT and 200) with the home series (Windows 95, 98, and Me),... See more

Windows XP is the latest, most reliable, and best-looking version of the Windows operating system to emerge yet. As the result of the unification of Microsoft's corporate series (Windows NT and 200) with the home series (Windows 95, 98, and Me), Windows XP offers much that is pleasing to its users: rock-solid stability and a fresh new look. But power users who want to take command of their operating systems will find the same old frustrations: it's never been easy to get under the hood of a Windows system and Windows XP is no exception.Now power users can rejoice! Windows XP Hacks offers tips, tools, and know-how to bend Windows XP to your will. The book delves into XP topics such as controlling the control panel, changing unchangeable icons, removing uninstallable XP components, stopping pop-up ads, taking a bite out of cookies, speeding up file downloads, protecting yourself with firewalls and proxy servers, and more. Users of both Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Pro... See less

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Each Classroom in a Book features consistently well-written and conceived lessons, part of Adobe's official training and certification program. They guarantee solid instruction, taking readers step-by-step through professional-level projects with... See more

Each Classroom in a Book features consistently well-written and conceived lessons, part of Adobe's official training and certification program. They guarantee solid instruction, taking readers step-by-step through professional-level projects with topnotch artwork. Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Classroom in a Book book assumes no prior knowledge, and beginners will benefit from the slow and deliberate pacing. However, more experienced Photoshop users won't find it difficult to speed ahead through familiar material and there's a thorough index for troubleshooting specific problems. They'll find new techniques to make their workflow more efficient, and, perhaps, "unlearn" any bad habits (for example, getting a better grayscale conversion for a color photo by using the Channel Mixer rather than clicking "Mode > Grayscale").Chapters cover the fundamentals: the work environment and help resources; making selections (with the wand, lasso, and marquee tools); using layers and masks; working with the pen... See less

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Total Rock Guitar is a unique and comprehensive source for learning rock guitar, designed to develop both lead and rhythm playing. This book/CD pack covers: getting a tone that rocks; open chords, power chords and barre chords; riffs, scales and... See more

Total Rock Guitar is a unique and comprehensive source for learning rock guitar, designed to develop both lead and rhythm playing. This book/CD pack covers: getting a tone that rocks; open chords, power chords and barre chords; riffs, scales and licks; string bending, strumming, palm muting, harmonics and alternate picking; all rock styles; and much more. The examples in the book are in standard notation with chord grids and tablature, and the CD includes full-band backing for all 22 songs. See less

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More than 8,000 idiomatic words and phrases specific to American-style English are presented in this updated A-to-Z dictionary, complete with definitions and sample sentences. Especially useful for TOEFL test-takers and other students in America for... See more

More than 8,000 idiomatic words and phrases specific to American-style English are presented in this updated A-to-Z dictionary, complete with definitions and sample sentences. Especially useful for TOEFL test-takers and other students in America for whom English is a second language, this book explains and clarifies many of the similes and metaphors that newcomers to American English find mystifying. It is also useful to native-born Americans who are sometimes confused by regional colloquialisms encountered in reading or on TV. Idioms undergo constant change in every living language, some of them falling out of use, while new words and phrases become part of the standard vocabulary. This dictionary's new fourth edition takes account of the latest idiomatic changes and provides a solid background to informal American English. See less

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New for 2000/2001, Bronner's Rhyming Phrases Dictionary is a tool designed for writers, songwriters/lyricists,educators, poets, speech pathologists, speechwriters, ad copywriters and others who work with rhyme. Thousands of metaphors, similes,... See more

New for 2000/2001, Bronner's Rhyming Phrases Dictionary is a tool designed for writers, songwriters/lyricists,educators, poets, speech pathologists, speechwriters, ad copywriters and others who work with rhyme. Thousands of metaphors, similes, figures-of-speech, and other word combinations have been compiled by the rhyme of the last word in each phrase and sorted into sixteen sections. The result is a clear, easy-to-use format. Bronner's Rhyming Phrases Dictionary is the first dictionary dedicated to rhyming phrases, and includes an alphabetized index. See less

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My husband--I am not pleased to say--and a college friend used to get a lot of mileage out of the fact that they were the only two people on earth who seemed to know the meaning of the word callipygian ("having nicely shaped buttocks"). If only... See more

My husband--I am not pleased to say--and a college friend used to get a lot of mileage out of the fact that they were the only two people on earth who seemed to know the meaning of the word callipygian ("having nicely shaped buttocks"). If only Depraved English had been available to them then, they would have had a whole lexicon for their agastopia ("the admiration of a part of someone's body"). But this book isn't just for those who are pygophilous-er, "fond of buttocks." It's the best source out there when you're looking for that special word to describe the involuntary blurting of animal noises (aboiement) or the spit-out juice from chewing tobacco (ambeer). It's also invaluable when you're looking for that perfect term to describe someone who has deep cleavage (bathycolpian), is prone to farting (bdolotic), or has runaway armpit perspiration (maschalephidrosis). Just don't let it fall into the hands of some gambrinous ("full of beer"), college-age gynopipers (they who "stare lewdly... See less

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Part of the TotalRecall: IT Certification System Series, this new book fills the gap existing in the complete study aid material available for candidates preparing to set the CompTIA Security+ Exam. This book covers information associated with each... See more

Part of the TotalRecall: IT Certification System Series, this new book fills the gap existing in the complete study aid material available for candidates preparing to set the CompTIA Security+ Exam. This book covers information associated with each exam topic in detail and includes information found in no other book. This manual is designed to provide information to help readers study for and pass CompTIA's Security+ certification exam. Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and accurate as possible. Just reviewing the table of contents, you will see that through TotalRecall Publications, I was given the freedom to build on what I have learned from running a Voc Tech school. For example, the chapter numbers are written in Base 2. The goal here is to reinforcement, learn binary math, since that is how much of computing works. In this release, we teamed up with other alpha geek around the world with the end result is you will not find another Security+ book with more... See less

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"Any sufficiently advanced technology," said 2001 author Arthur C. Clarke, "is indistinguishable from magic." By that standard, those of us who carry wireless phones and palmtop computers have been running around with more magical devices than the... See more

"Any sufficiently advanced technology," said 2001 author Arthur C. Clarke, "is indistinguishable from magic." By that standard, those of us who carry wireless phones and palmtop computers have been running around with more magical devices than the average character in a Harry Potter novel. How Wireless Works aims to strip wireless of its mystical characteristics, and succeeds wonderfully with illustrations and highly modular text. The proven How It Works series format suits wireless technology very well, largely because wireless services can be explained as stories (the handset sends the dialed number to the nearest base station, which contacts its switching center, which routes the call, and so on). Preston Gralla, a great explainer of technical subjects who's written several fine books, makes great use of the "enhanced comic book" style to show what talks to what, when, and why. He doesn't oversimplify, either. Though reading this book won't fully prepare you for a job ... See less

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IT insider Joseph J. Byrne shares his strategies for gaining the technological edge in Internet professions with the i-NET+ Certification Study System. As a member of the CompTIA's i-NET+ exam objectives team, he knows how to help you focus your... See more

IT insider Joseph J. Byrne shares his strategies for gaining the technological edge in Internet professions with the i-NET+ Certification Study System. As a member of the CompTIA's i-NET+ exam objectives team, he knows how to help you focus your study, assess your weak spots, and practice to perfect your skills and pass that test. After explaining Internet basics and client-side issues, this course presents the steps to creating a Web page and advanced techniques. One exercise walks you through setting up a practice Web site. The larger issues of networking, infrastructure, and security are discussed; and a quick, critical look is taken at the role of e-commerce inside all of today's commerce. In the appendixes, handy crib sheets provide an examination blueprint, exam prep tips, and Q&As to quiz you along the way. A CD-ROM features more than 100 sample questions and a variety of exams in an interactive format, with a way to track your progress through historical analysis. ... See less

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Packed with practical tips, guidelines and techniques that really work in order to reach more effective and speedier negotiation agreements. Divides negotiation into 3 categories--strategy, tactics and gamesmanship--with a chapter on each. Offers... See more

Packed with practical tips, guidelines and techniques that really work in order to reach more effective and speedier negotiation agreements. Divides negotiation into 3 categories--strategy, tactics and gamesmanship--with a chapter on each. Offers in-depth explanations on how to open negotiations, evaluating your opponent and negotiation for salespeople. Also includes a self-evaluation test. See less

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Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works is a lavish, full-color, highly visual resource for those with hungry minds who crave an understanding of the way things work around them-from submarine ships to digital technology to toilets! With over 1,000... See more

Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works is a lavish, full-color, highly visual resource for those with hungry minds who crave an understanding of the way things work around them-from submarine ships to digital technology to toilets! With over 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos showing step-by-step images of how stuff works, these easy-to-understand explanations cover the most popular and interesting subject areas, including Technology, Science, Health, Fitness, Transportation, and more! Sample topics include: How CDs Work, How Car Engines Work, and How Nuclear Radiation and Power Work. See less

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Mark Minasi is an excellent technical writer and a veteran of many high-quality projects. Mastering Windows 2000 Server, albeit based on a late beta version of its subject (release candidate 2), is the newest in his string of triumphs. With... See more

Mark Minasi is an excellent technical writer and a veteran of many high-quality projects. Mastering Windows 2000 Server, albeit based on a late beta version of its subject (release candidate 2), is the newest in his string of triumphs. With remarkable detail and with something approaching comprehensiveness, Minasi documents Windows 2000 Server capabilities with an eye toward the goals of real-world network administrators and the problems they're likely to encounter. His style is fun in that it communicates procedures without descending into "choose this, click that" tedium, instead using narrative prose with illustrations to combine practical material with enough background information to promote truer understanding. Occasional tables and bulleted lists, ready for marking, hold commands, options, and other reference information. Because Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server are largely the same (Advanced Server supports more memory and a greater number of processors... See less