Windows® 2000 Programming Bible

By John Paul Mueller

If expert Windows 2000 programmers can do it, you can do it too ... Windows 2000 opens new opportunities to applications developers - if you understand how to unleash its full potential. From Windows 2000 programming fundamentals to advanced topics such as COM/COM+ components, distributed COM (DCOM), MTS and MSMQ servers, ISAPI filters and extensions, security, and Active Directory Services, this authoritative reference helps you explore exciting new 2000 features - and delivers all the information you need to create multi-tier and desktop applications that are truly state of the art. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Windows 2000 programming * Get a programmer's eye view of the Windows 2000 DNA services * Use COM+ to develop distributed component-based, transaction-oriented, and message-oriented applications * Understand what the enhanced security features of Windows 2000 mean for programmers * Learn the theory behind Active Directory-aware applications * Master programming fundamentals for building user interfaces, interacting with the Registry, and using threads * Grasp Visual C++ MFC and ATL support for building ActiveX and COM+ components * Package your application for ease of installation and Windows 2000 logo compliance * Create a new class of Web-based applications using the Internet Information Server, ISAPI, ASP, and DHTML CD-ROM includes: * All 800+ source code files written by the author for this book * Fully searchable version of the book * Micro House Technical Library demo * And much more Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like-free-but they have no technical support. www.idgbooks.com System Requirements: PC running Windows 2000 Server; second PC running Windows 2000 Professional recommended; Visual C++ 6.0 Professional Edition; Service Pack 3 for Visual C++ 6.0; Windows 2000 Platform SDK

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764533126
• ISBN13: 9780764533129
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 1056 Pages
• Weight: 3.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Tons of useful information in this book

As an old DOS programmer who is finally getting into Windows programming, I found John Mueller's book to be indispensible. Although the book covers a wide range of topics, it is easy to hone in on a specific topic that you are having trouble grasping.The explanations of background concepts are just enough to bring you up to speed and make the source code examples clear enough to follow easily. The chapter on Active Directory services is worth the price of the book all by itself.

Finally, a book written by a professional, for professionals

I've looked at quite a few programming books in my 11 years of programming and this one is near the top of my list. Instead of boring me with too much theory or gee whiz garbage, this book provides just enough background information so that I understand the example code that follows. The example code is a little broad, I would have preferred something more specific, but I still ended up learning quite a bit.I love the tips and Internet sources that the author provides, but I wish there was an index for them. It takes forever to find what I need when I'm in a hurry. I contacted the author and he said he will add this index to his Web site.Overall, there are very few nits to pick with this book. All of the code works and the theory is right on the mark. The only thing I would have preferred is more short examples showing specific coding techniques. This book is a very good buy for anyone who likes a mix of theory and full fledged programming examples.

Lots of get-started examples

John is a natural teacher and a good writer. Reading his books is like having a mentor talking to you, providing tips and "did you know what I discovered when I did this?" kind of hints. Given the breadth of Windows 2000, many of his examples are broad rather than deep, but he does do some in-depth ones where needed---for MTS/MSMQ for example. The one nit I had was that his installation chatper focused on using InstallShield and didn't even mention the Windows Installer. However, there are plenty of examples and time-saving hints that make up for this. I've discovered lots of utilities I didn't even know existed. I also liked the example of building a MMC snap-in.

Lots of helpful programming examples!

I was looking for a book that would provide me with the best possible overview of Windows 2000 programming possible. This book seems to provide everything I need, at least from a theoretical perspective. All of the examples are clearly written and work. The requirements and pitfalls for programming in the Windows 2000 environment are clearly explained as well. About the only disappointment is that the amount of COM+ information is limited and there wasn't any MSMQ sample code.