Going ti set up Server 2003... best books?

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Right... I am pressing ahead with plans to do my MCDST; however, I also want to begin to put a network together at home. This means starting out with Windows Server 2003, and pushing on with Server 2008 at some point.

First (of many) questions is: which are the best books that will help me understand how to set it up and get AD, etc working? Should I be looking at the Self Paced Training Kits or the Resource Kits?

All help much appreciated.

Cheers

John

 

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Between an MS Press study guide and a resource kit you will always find more in depth information in the resource kit and they are a great resource to have. Although most study guides will walk you through setting everything up so that may be your best bet. And if you can buy both.

 

In addition to the MSPress stuff, you can't get much better than Mastering Windows Server 2003

You might look into the SP1/R2 book as well.

 

Looks like I'll be getting both then...

Thanks.

 

Ah, yes... Mark Minasi. Looks like another good book to get hold of.

Thanks

 

Yikes! Almost putting the cart before the horse, aren't ya?

Although I haven't read it, the Minasi book is likely good.

 

Hi Michael.

You know me by now... I want to start looking at it and begin to understand it and play with it... while studying for the MCDST.

I don't intend to take the exams anytime soon (not in the next 2 weeks anyway... ), but I do want something that I can read that allows me to learn more about AD, GPOs, and give myself hands on experience.

I don't expect to walk into a job with it, just as I wouldn't expect to walk into a job with the MCITP.

Cheers

John

 

I would recommend Mastering Visually Windows Server 2003



By the inimitable Tripwire45 otherwise know as James Pyles

 

Yeah, I know... but I have to give the standard warning that I give everyone. ;) heehee!

 

that only £11.21 on amazon

I read here CF Windows Server™ 2003 Inside Out meant to be good to.

 

Heh... another one by Trip, eh? I'll give it a look as well. Thanks for the info.

 

Lol... thought you might be...

Well, I have asked work if they can supply me with a PC to act as my server. Currently waiting on a reply.

In the meantime, I am continuing to read my Bill Ferguson Sybex book on 271 and 272...

 

Ooh... I'll have a look at that as well...

 

have just place order £13.96 inc pp
The back page sold it to me / Instructions screenshot.


thanks Bluerinse for posting. Think your getting 5% from trip .)

 

Your welcome, and i'm expecting my usual 20%