Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit

Welcome to the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit page. This page contains information and links to sample chapters related to the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press.

On This Page

How to Buy the Resource Kit
Windows Security Resource Kit
Windows Internals
Administrator’s Automation Toolkit
Group Policy Guide
Registry Guide
Performance Guide
Troubleshooting Guide
Related Technology Updates

How to Buy the Resource Kit

Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Resource Kit: Promotional Edition (limited time offer)   

Windows Security Resource Kit

Microsoft Windows Security Resource Kit, Second Edition

 Sample Chapters to Download

• Chapter 4: Configuring Authentication for Microsoft Windows (PDF, 229 KB)
• Chapter 10: Implementing TCP/IP Security (PDF, 452 KB)
• Chapter 26: Patch Management (PDF, 214 KB)

Windows Internals

Microsoft Windows Internals, Fourth Edition

Sample Chapters to Download

• Chapter 4: Management Mechanisms (PDF, 848 KB)
• Chapter 6: Processes, Threads, and Jobs (PDF, 882KB)                                                                                

Author Extras and Updates

• Sysinternals Web Site (sysinternals.com)   

Administrator's Automation Toolkit

Microsoft Windows Administrator's Automation Toolkit                                                                                  

Sample Chapters to Download                                              

• Chapter 6: Server Management (PDF, 258 KB)
• Chapter 9: Other Computer Management Tasks (PDF, 379 KB)
• Chapter 12: General Network and Server Management Tasks (PDF, 312 KB)

Author Extras and Updates

• ScriptingAnswers Web Site (scriptinganswers.com)

Group Policy Guide

Microsoft Windows Group Policy Guide

Sample Chapters to Download

• Chapter 5: Hardening Clients and Servers (PDF, 806 KB)
• Chapter 9: Deploying and Maintaining Software Through Group Policy (PDF, 575 KB)
• Chapter 12: Creating Custom Environments (PDF, 373 KB)                                                            

Author Extras and Updates

• William R. Stanek's Windows Nation: Microsoft Group Policy Guide (williamstanek.com)

Registry Guide

Microsoft Windows Registry Guide, Second Edition

Sample Chapters to Download

• Chapter 6: Configuring Servers (PDF, 164 KB)
• Chapter 8: Configuring Windows Security (PDF, 288 KB)
• Chapter 12: Deploying User Profiles (PDF, 329 KB)

Author Extras and Updates

• Jerry Honeycutt (honeycutt.com)

Performance Guide

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Performance Guide

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Troubleshooting Guide

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Troubleshooting Guide

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Related Technology Updates

Updates to Microsoft technologies covered in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit:

• TechNet: Learn about and install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
• TechNet: Cable Guy on Networking Features in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server x64 Home Page
• Microsoft Windows Update Services                        
• WindowSecurity.com article written by Resource Kit co-author Derek Melber: Security Configuration Wizard in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1                      
• Redmondmagazine.com article by Resource Kit co-author Don Jones: One Welcome Service Pack