Supporting Windows NT and 2000 Workstation and Server

The key word in the title is "Supporting" and not "Administering" Windows NT/2000. As I also say in the introduction, the book covers "the day-to-day operation of supporting users in a Windows NT environment" (which also applies to Windows 2000). While I do address some administrative functions, the purpose is solely to talk about these issues within the context of supporting users and not administering Windows. Therefore, a great deal of this book can be applied to any computer environment, whether you are using Windows or not. Because Windows is so wide-spread, it makes sense to address the issues within this context in order to provide the necessary information to as much people as possible.

One of the basic motivations behind writing the book from this perspective is that it does little good when the administrator knows what buttons to press, but the users do not have the knowledge to use their systems effectively and there is little help (i.e. support) when they run into problems. Because the maintenance of any computer system is such a large portion of the total cost of ownership, companies need to look at the processes that help them reduce the maintenance costs. That means providing more effective support and this is where my book comes in.

My best suggestion is to read the introduction on-line and keep in mind that this is not a book on administering Windows, but rather on supporting users in a Windows environment. I really don't want you to buy it if that's not what you are looking for.


Not a Windows 2000 Book   February 5, 2001
Book had very little about Windows 2000, almost none. I am not sure why they had 2000 in the title. Jim Mohr is a Unix Guy, which seems to affect the content. You really want somebody that lives, breathes and appreciates NT, writing books about NT. He also should have a little bit of reference; the book is more of a narrative.


Supporting Windows NT and 2000 Workstation and Server   May 16, 2000
If you ignore the numerous spelling and grammar mistakes you'll find this is a good reference that mixes a lot of the basics/background with recent and relevant topics. The straightforward text makes it easy to absorb so you almost forget you are reading a 'techie' book at all. Good reference book for the workplace.


Nice Title   January 31, 2000
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If I can figure out what a Owrstation is, I might buys this book. 8-