Introduce yourself to the possibilities.

Preview the future of the Microsoft® Windows® family and plan now for deployment with this incisive first look at Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. Built on Windows NT® Workstation technology this next-generation desktop operating system delivers state-of-the-art performance with the most responsive and the easiest to use and manage Windows-based environment yet. Inside this practical forward-looking guide you get coveted prerelease information for system evaluation and planning advance insights that can help expedite rollout and reduce total cost of ownership.

• Introduce yourself to the possibilities with a comprehensive overview of key system features and services and consult cross-referenced sections for additional drilldown.
• Compare the functionality and performance of Windows 2000 Professional with other Windows clients including Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows 98.
• Discover how a Windows 2000-based environment can reduce total cost of ownership this pragmatic guide focuses on preparing for and capitalizing on the business advantages of the technology.
• Get the jump on planning your upgrade by reviewing setup requirements hardware compatibility software compatibility networking support administration and performance capabilities.
• Review practical recommendations to make deployment simpler including best migration paths.