September 3rd, 2010 
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The one book you absolutely need to get up and running with Windows Server 2008 R2. One of the world’s leading Windows authorities and top-selling author Mark Minasi explores every nook and cranny of the latest version of Microsoft’s flagship network operating system, Windows Server 2008 R2, giving you the most in-depth coverage in any book on the market. Focuses on Windows Windows Server 2008 R2, the newest version of Microsoft’s Windows’ server line of operating system, and the
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Review by Tom Carpenter for Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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I must say, unlike many people, I was not as excited about the Mastering Windows Server 2003 book (though I liked the SP1 and R2 Update Edition book very much). I felt the 2003 book was lacking that insightful depth that I so enjoyed when I first encountered Mark’s books back in the 1990s. I assumed it was just that I knew much more about Windows environments now, but this book proves that was not the case.
I’ve been working with Windows Server 2008 R2 since the first TechNet Beta was released back in, I think it was, January of ’09. I spent hours diving into the new features and then did the same with the release candidate and the RTM. However, I’ve had this book for less than two days and I’ve already encountered several excellent sections that clarified poorly written Microsoft documentation or provided new thoughts for the same technologies Microsoft covers in a different way.
The team for this book seems to have changed from the excellent team that delivered the Server 2003 Update Edition book and I was a little concerned when I saw this; however, my concerns were not well-founded. This team may be the best that Mark has ever put together for his Mastering series of books.
Now, for those who’ve worked with Windows Server 2008 over the past couple of years, you will love the small but important sections all through the book that cover “New… in Windows Server 2008 R2″. You can replace the … with Active Directory, TCP, DNS and many more. The point is that the book works for those completely new to Server 2008 or 2008 R2 and it helps those who’ve worked with Server 2008 find those nuggets of newness related only to Server 2008 R2. One of my favorite features, which the book addresses, is the new ability to use Server Manager to manage remote Windows Server 2008 R2 machines.
I can give this excellent book no less than five stars. Way to go team Minasi! This series is back on track.
Review by Mr. Mark J. E. Ellis for Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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This book is very well written and highly readable. A great way to learn about Windows 2008 R2. Mark Minasi and his co-authors have a great writing style making it much more readable than the Microsoft books. This is the last book in a series of books that has run since the days of Windows NT 3.51. Windows has grown over that time and it is a struggle to get compressive coverage into a single book so it ends up being a bit light on many topics.
Advanced Systems Engineers will need more specialist books but I highly recommend this to Intermediate level administrators or Desktop support people wanting to move to Level 3 server support.
Review by Timothy Hargadon for Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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Anything written by Mark Minasi is golden. This book is no exception. Minasi anticipates your questions. He knows when subjects need fleshing out. He’s a master explainer. I’ve gained so much from his writing I can’t bring myself to throw away or even give away his older books. I keep them as reminders of how far I was able to get, in the world of technology, with the help of his books and conferences.
If you think you know it all you can still get much from this book. If you are like I was, many years ago, and hope to get a job in IT Mark Minasi is the foundation builder you’ve been looking. You can’t go wrong with this book. It will become part of your permanent collection.
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Review by B. W. Stanley for Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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Though im only part way into this book.
I have found it to be just as informative as the other “Mastering” Books i’ve had from Mark Minasi.
Hes covered everything I’d expect from a book like this and its easy to follow.
Review by Isom L. Davis for Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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Looked at a couple of other books on Server 2008 and this is by far the best that I have seen. Straight forward and easy to read.