Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.8
EAN num: 9780130477262
ISBN number: 0130477265
Label: Prentice Hall PTR
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall PTR
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 368
Printing Date: April 15, 2002
Publishing house: Prentice Hall PTR
Sale Popularity Level: 1195463
Studio: Prentice Hall PTR
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I found a few inconsistencies with information published by Micro$soft. Additionally the presentation of facts was sporadic & not the easiest to follow. Not unbarable; but I would recommend users get the EXAM CRAM for Security+ and 70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2003 Network. Much more effecient presentation of data, and much broader coverage.
Additionally, if you are serious about securing your network, you MUST go beyond simply securing the Windows environment [or what I've been calling 'Application Layer Security.' Pick up a book or 2 on Intrusion Detection, Firewalls, and Honey Pots [i.e. 'Network Layer Security']. I wouldn't really bother w/ VPN's. They are nice in theory, but they will slow a T3 down to 5MB/sec; completely unrealistic for the enterprise.
If you have time, check out my "How To Be A REAL Hacker" Listmania.
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[...] The flow is poor, the language and grammar are simply bad. The text often contains erroneous information. This may be as much a function of the publisher's resources as the authors' capabilities.
If network and server security is your goal you would be much better served with a copy of Stephen Northcutt's Inside Network Perimeter Security.
First, understand the guidelines for network security. Then, the mechanics of setup develop in an almost self evident manner.
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I was impressed with this book. I was a little nervous getting it as it was .NET security, not 2003 - so I knew it may have been dated to RC1. Regardless, I liked the book and it gave me some great security info related to Windows Server 2003. Hope this helps.
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Obvious that much hard work went into the book, it is truly an excellent choice for any level of security needs.
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This is a very technical book, and goes into a lot of detail on security configuration, examples, etc. Also includes wireless security, VPNs, etc. The best chapter was "locking down IIS 6.0" -- you should buy the book for this chapter, if for no other reason.
It is easy to understand and the author has a wry sense of humor; I'm looking forward to reading his other books.
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