Active Directory, Third Edition

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Active Directory, Third Edition
| 2006-02-01 00:00:00 | | 0 | Active Directory


Windows 2000 Active Directory is a notably authoritative and engaging guide to the Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for any administrator or developer making the move to the new Windows and this powerful directory standard.

Articulate and technically astute, the author comes across as a trusted advisor, providing an expert's view of designing the layout of your company's Active Directory schema. In realistic terms, he shows you how AD can coexist with Unix directories. The book not only provides a collection of screen shots (though there are hands-on tutorials for specific tasks) but also a nicely in-depth tour of what Internet directories are and what advantages Active Directory offers. Case studies on sample domains and organization units (OUs) for sample companies, including a model global corporation, will help you cope with the design of even the most complex directories. Hints for limiting `domains` and favoring the more flexible `organizational units` (OUs) will also help you think in Windows 2000 terms.

Later sections of the book delve into Active Directory Services Interface (ASDI) scripting using Windows Script Host (WSH), Visual Basic, and even ASPs for browser-based administration. The tips and sample scripts for a variety of common administrative tasks, such as adding new users, changing passwords, and the like, assume very little programming background. This focus on the practical side of administration rounds out an extremely useful and technically savvy guide to Windows 2000 that can definitely simplify the life of any administrator, manager, or developer upgrading to the latest Windows. --Richard Dragan

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Unchallenged leader among AD books
I used this book to prepare for my 083-640 MCTS examination. It was the only book that had the depth required to address the new style simulation questions in the exam (even the Microsoft Press book lacked in this area).


I have been working with Active Directory for over 9 years, and found detail in this book that was not available anywhere else in this easy to navigate form.


I would recommend this book to anyone looking to widen and deepen their understanding of Active Directory and commend Brian Desmond on a valuable and well put together book.



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Another good O'reilly publication
I've been a fan of the O'reilly books for a number of years, and this book was no exception. It's full of good, practical information. It points out the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft's AD and how to leverage it for maximum benefit. Good stuff.

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Actively Directing
I bought this book to learn how to actively direct my cats. Boy was I in for a surprise to learn this book has NOTHING about cats in it!!!!!!

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Very Handy Reference
Great book discussing all sorts of AD related features you may not use every day. I read this one cover to cover and I continue to reference it at least once or twice a week. I've owned each edition and each one has been better than the previous. Very up to date! Waiting for 4th edition with all the 2008 stuff to come out now.

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What can I say? This book is necessary for any AD admin.
Not much to say, other than I finished this gem with a wealth of knowledge. You can really just jump around to interesting chapters, or read it cover to cover. This book covers everything from policies, to ADSI, to scripting.