Mastering Windows Server 2003

This is one of many books on 2003 I own (I also have the MSPress MCSE 2003 Core books and the 7 deployment Kit books as well as the Admin Companion 2003). I wrote a review on the Server 2003 Admin Companion and gave that 5 stars. I bought this book as well to give me something to read because I was bored whilst interstate. Having read both books cover to cover here is my review.Both books are about the same size and although... Read Full Review

I have been taking classes in all facets of networking for the last 2 years. When I took a Windows Server 2000 class the instructor literally threw out the textbooks we were using for a book called "Mastering Windows Server 2000" by Mark Minasi. That book has been my server bible, until now. I bought the 2003 version and am very glad I did. Mark gives you all the technical details about the new product and provides step by... Read Full Review

Let's get something straight right off the bat: this book isn't short, brief, or for the faint of heart. It's nearly 2000 pages, it's heavy, and it's full of enough information to make your head explode...but that's the point. Windows, server especially, is a VERY complex operating system, with enough concepts, features and configuation options to fill 10 books of this length. What Minasi and his friends accomplish with Mastering... Read Full Review

I wish more people who have IT jobs, who own Mr. Minasi's books and enjoy the benefits of his website, would actually write reviews for this book.Some reviews posted here have been inordinately harsh. May I suggest to a potential purchaser of this book that if you find yourself being aggressively swayed against this book based upon the harsher reviews that you at least go to your local store and preview the book yourself... Read Full Review

I received my copy of Mark Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Server 2003", the other day. I don't normally sit down and read a technical book from front to back; however, once I started reading it, I just couldn't put it down! Mr. Minasi has a style of writing that makes even the driest of subject matter interesting. I like his examples of how to accomplish something, and at the same time tells the pitfalls and the "best practices"... Read Full Review