Jim Skamarakas

Are you looking for a book on Windows Server 2008? Richard Galloway, who is a technical editor on the Windows Server 2008 Team just released a review of Windows Server 2008 Inside Out, published by Microsoft Press. Written by William R. Stanek, the book weighs in at a heavy 1520 pages and includes a companion CD full of utilities, samples and helpful bits, 100 in total, and a fully searchable e-book . From the title and the weight, we know the target audience is the intermediate to advanced Windows Server administrator. The publication date is 02/27/2008, and is available through distribution.

Those of you familiar with Windows NT 4.0 will be pleased to know that Server Manager is back. However, this isn’t your typical Server Manager–it is a one-stop shop for server administration. Windows Server 2008 Inside Out covers detailed descriptions of roles, role services, and features, allowing you to fine-tune your organization’s server environment whether you have one or a thousand servers to administer or deploy. What makes this book so exceptional is the author’s experience and in-depth knowledge of the Windows Server 2008 operating system since the inception of Longhorn. This is a best-in-class book covering technologies for networking, applications, and online services that can be used anywhere within your business organization.
Here is a quick outline of what sets this book apart from other IT pro books:

• Detailed information on how new features work
• Step-by-step instructions to help you really see how the process is completed
• Shortcut examples to help you complete the task quickly
• Multiple options for dealing with configuration, deployment, and administration
• Assortment of insider secrets and tricks from the author’s real-world experience
• “Cross-References,” ”Cautions,” and “Notes” that provide additional information

Whether you administer your environment through a graphic user interface or a command-line counterpart, this book covers both procedures along with Windows PowerShell scripts for automating simple and complex tasks. All of this and more is included on the companion CD, along with over 150 links to white papers, Windows Server information, and indispensable product knowledge.

I am sure you’ll agree that after reading this book you will be able to tackle any situation your environment throws at you, whether it is configuring a cluster, implementing Active Directory, managing Windows Server 2008 file systems, performance tuning and monitoring, or disaster recovery planning. This book assists server administrators in getting the most out of Windows Server 2008 software. Its content is invaluable, and it should be in the hands of any true server administrator.

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