Greg to write Windows Server 2008 Book -- One that you'll want to buy!
Its official! Starting early next month, I'll start writing a new book on Windows Server 2008, tentatively titled Windows Server 2008: What's New, What's Changed? Styled after the old Delta Guides back during the release of Windows Server 2003, the job of this book isn't to bore you with all the 1200-page details of how to do absolutely everything in Server 2008.
You're a smart administrator. You know how to do most things in Server 2003. But, what you want is a guide that tells you how to upgrade those solid skills to work in Server 2008...
...That's the intent of this book. It'll be short, easily digestable, and tightly tuned to tell you just what you need to know to ramp up on this new server O/S. I think you'll like the results.
So, here's the question of the day: What would you like to see in such a book? Help guide the story and let me know what you absolutely want to see in this book. I'd love to hear your comments...
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Many books about software products tend to praise their topic too much. If you just want a list of new features, you can read Microsoft’s white papers. For example, Server Core has many of those limitations. I would like to learn not only about its advantages (better security, easier patch management etc.), but also about the many downsides and its implications (problems with third-party apps, more time consuming administration, no .Net, no PowerShell etc. etc.) Another new feature where I see many problems are RODCs. Check out this post as an example: http://4sysops.com/archives/windows-server-2008-the-downsides-of-rodcs/ So, I would like to get also some critical information.
Posted by: Michael | July 25, 2007 4:15 AM
Absolutely, and that's the benefit of books written and published outside the Microsoft organization. MS Press is an excellent publisher, and I've read some great works from their authors. But you're right in that there can be the impression of bias towards their products. This book will be published through SAPIEN Press. There I've got carte blance to give my honest impressions. I think/hope you'll like the result.
Posted by: Greg Shields | July 25, 2007 10:07 AM