Upgrading to Microsoftr Windows 2000 Professional is the perfect companion for anyone planning on migrating from Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT Workstation 4 to Windows 2000 Professional. Designed to be compact, this book provides a detailed examination of the differences between your operating system and Windows 2000 Professional. You will learn everything that you need to know to get up and running fast. Coverage focuses on how to take advantage of new features like personalized menus, active desktop, modem sharing and multiple monitor support without forgetting to show what has happened to your favorite programs and utilities. Coverage includes: * Installing Windows 2000 Professional * Desktop Customization * Managing Applications * System Administration * Networking * Internet Access

Showcases the operating system's most recent upgrade, covering Web integration, Plug and Play, Internet Connection Wizard, and other tips for maximizing Windows 2000 Professional

-- Not only explains the new features of Windows .NET Server 2003, but also provides continued support for Windows 2000 administration.-- Covers changes in security, Active Directory, Microsoft Management Console, and integration with the .NET Framework, among many others changes.Windows .NET Server 2003 is the first Microsoft product that is innately affected by the company's recent Trustworthy Computing initiative. If this is successful, this will be the most stable, reliable, and dependable server OS that Microsoft has ever released. It will also feature an integrated environment with the .NET Framework and the Common Language Runtime. The Ultimate Windows .NET Server 2003 System Administrator's Guide is an essential resource for planning, deploying, and administering a Windows .NET enterprise system. The authors draw on years of experience designing and administering Windows NT and UNIX systems in order to guide you through the varied tasks involved in real-world system administration. There are detailed discussions of key Windows .NET Server administrative functions, and descriptions of many advanced tools and optional components. In addition the authors have included a comprehensive and convenient command reference.

You know you're light years ahead of most computer nerds. For example, you can make conversation with a neighbor without mumbling about the latest "Flash ROM Upgrades." But when it comes to Windows and computers, the fascination just isn't there for you, is it? You just want to get your work done, go home, feed the dog, walk the cat, and relax for a while. You don't want to spend half the night wondering why Windows 2000 keeps giving you an error message that's keeping you from finishing you work. That's where Windows 2000 Professional For Dummies can help. This book may look similar to all those earlier Dummies books on Windows, but it's been completely revamped to describe Windows 2000 Professional, the "business" version of Microsoft Windows – which is probably what you have on your desktop computer or laptop at work. You can get the skinny on all those new features of Windows 2000 Professional, if you've recently upgraded from Windows NT or Windows 98. And experienced Windows 2000 Professional users may be able to fine a tidbit or two that they didn't know. You won't find any fancy computer jargon in this book. Instead, you'll find topics like these, discussed in plain old English: Understanding your computer hardware A review of basic Windows stuff, from double-clicking to opening and closing programs An introduction to those networking things your tech people think you should already know Examining all those Windows buttons, bars, and boxes Getting around on your company's intranet Actually getting something done (imagine that!), such as printing documents, faxing, and setting up e-mail Troubleshooting and deciphering those cryptic error messages Top Ten lists on Windows 2000 Professional's new features and on things that Windows 2000 doesn't do too well (and how to work around them) You know you're no dummy; but you don't appreciate being made to feel like one when you sit down in front of a computer. Windows 2000 Professional For Dummies can ease you through your Windows frustration and help you do the work that you're supposed to do.

Windows 2000 Professional from Microsoft Corporation is positioned as the next-generation business operating system with enhanced security, additional networking power, and updated Internet access. Windows 2000 Professional For Dummies Quick Reference offers business and professional users who are updating to this latest operating system get-in, get-out information to help them address basic interface navigation, implement the new security features, share work over a network, and understand the system's new applications.