I found this book a bit challenging but interesting. I especially appreciate Mr. Wallace's sense of humor. Even when the linguistic issues did not much interest me, the prose was lively and wide-ranging.

I really like David Foster Wallace's fiction, but his non-fiction is the best book format material I have ever read. He is amazingly capable at evoking empathy, while occasionally stunning with his amazing command of the language and his in-depth research of his subjects.

Harry's done well to document a lot of the little things that take years to learn. There's even space to put your own notes in there which is really good for later reference - no more post-it notes! The book shows you from the basics right through to the more advanced stuff and all in simple terms.This book should become your right hand if you deal with SBS2000 on a regular basis.

If you need this book you are probably in the wrong business. I was expecting something more in debth. I have an MCSE, and I can say that the dumbed-down course materials I used to study for my exams back in 2000 put this worthless book to shame. If this is all it takes to be an administrator nowadays I might as well quit my job and let the secretary take over, Im sure that she can click the "next" button just as well as I can. Maybe its just me, but I was hoping for an in debth coverage of SBS as a solution, and how it differs from a traditional domain structure, and maybe an analysis of how the properties of SBS can best be implemented in some environments and interlopability with other products. Instead I get some cowboy comparing Information technology to a ranch with cows and such. I would return the book, but im too embarrassed to draw attention to the fact that I actually bought the thing in the first place.

Whether you are a computer network consultant or own a small business and want to setup a small network THIS BOOK is a great read packed with pragmatic information you want & need to setup & administer Microsoft SBS 2000. Harry Brelsford demonstrates his mastery of SBS 2000 and consulting to small business customers this book is within reaching distance of my desk.

I found previous book by Harry, SBS 4.5 in 21 days a really excellent book and looked forward to the SBS2K Version.Sadly disappointed - lots of unecessary stuff (like a 6 page line by line listing of ICW ins file) and major gaps in important areas; far too much of a sell on Net Meeting as form of remote control, yet little detail on configuring RAS.Another reviewer noted:"This book needs an editor...As proof of this I also bought Harry's "MCSE Consulting Bible" which was published by IDG Books. This book is well edited and Harry comes across as the smart and informed business man I'm sure he is. This is a 5 star book. What a difference an editor makes!"Apparently, Harry fell out with SAMS and went to Brelsford with this book; I can't help wonering if it was something to do with editorial policy ? If so, go back to SAMS, Harry, your technical knowledge is superb but you really do need a good editor to get your writing better focusedMartin Harran