Professional MTS and MSMQ Programming with VB and ASP ... (ISBN 1861001460)

Book Description:
Microsoft are promoting their Distributed interNet Architecture (DNA) as a platform for developing fully distributed applications, but it has taken a while to get the DNA message across. The difficulty was in trying to push DNA as a solution in itself, rather that pushing the ideas that make it good, i.e.:n-tier client/server applications~Client transparency~Distributed applications~Fully transactional~Fault tolerant~The core of DNA is the use of business objects in a middle tier of the application, and this is supported by two new technologies: Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS), which is a component manager offering full transaction support; and Microsoft Message Queue Server (MSMQ), which provides the fault-tolerance required in distributed application. Together, these make it simple to build into the DNA dream.

Professional? Maybe - Useful? Definitely:
If you are new to MTS and MSMQ (which a good number of organizations are), this is a great place to start. Even after a year and a half of MTS/MSMQ programming, I still refer to this book every once in a while for helpful tips and hints. Unfortunately, though, I don't consider it a professional level book. Amidst all of the code samples and screen shots, real technical information is missing. So, if you're looking to get into MTS and MSMQ programming, this book can get you on the right track, but if you're an experienced developer make sure you obtain other resources.

Great introduction to MTS and MSMQ:
If you are unfamiliar with MTS and MSMQ, this is a great introduction to both technologies. Once you've read this book, you'll understand the big picture and be ready to delve into the details. Good example code, and well written. It's a real page turner. Only minor quibble is a few minor production issues. For example, in my copy, there's a sticker on one page to cover up the typos!

Good Intro - 2 years ago:
This book should never have included MSMQ in the title. It is mostly an MTS book; from 1998. MTS is now part of COM+ and while most of the concepts have survived, the implementation is different. Don't buy it. You can get everything you need out a fifteen minute browse in your local bookstore.

Very good for serious developer:
This book is by far the best I've read in a long time. It is apparent that the authors themselves knows whats important to focus on regarding development using IIS, MTS and or MSMQ. If you have planning to or already are working in a internet/intranet/mts project this book is it. And it's a book for developers, not for administrators as some of the reviewers seems to think. Recommended!

Great book.:
If you like examples and short concise descriptions this is the book for you. There are some typos, but overall is a great book. If you want history and philosophy try the MS Press books.