Inside Active Directory : A System Administrator's Guide

This administrator's guide outlines strategies for managing Active Directory within Windows 2000 distributed networks. It covers design, architecture, topology, deployment, and management issues. And it provides instructions for administering the entire network operating environment. The book begins with an overview, covers core features, and then explains specialized skills. Diagrams, charts, and screen captures illustrate the text. Kouti and Seitsonen are trainers and consultants. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Sakari Kouti, M.S. (Tech), is a senior trainer and consultant for Sovelto, the leading training company in Finland. He started working with networks in 1986 and his articles have appeared in Windows NT Magazine (now Windows and .NET Magazine). Sakari was one of the first MCSEs in the world back in 1994.

Mika Seitsonen is a senior trainer at Sovelto. His network experience spans more than ten years, and he was one of the first MCSE: Security on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 certified persons in the world. Mika was awarded MVP—Directory Services in 2004 and holds an M.S. (Tech) from University of Nottingham (U.K.) and Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland).