Windows Vista(TM) Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Pro - Administrator's Pocket Consultant) [Paperback]

William R. Stanek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 27, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0735622965 | ISBN-13: 978-0735622968 | Edition: 1

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Vista. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether you’re at your desk or in the field!

Get fast facts to:

• Install and configure Windows Vista—and optimize the user workspace
• Maintain operating system components, hardware devices, and drivers
• Create user and group accounts—and control rights and permissions
• Administer group policy settings
• Manage files, folders, disk quotas, and shadow copies
• Set up and configure TCP/IP and mobile networking
• Configure security and privacy settings in Windows Internet Explorer
• Administer mobile PC settings with the new Windows Mobility Center
• Troubleshoot system issues and optimize performance

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Key Book Benefits:

- Delivers concise, accurate information for busy administrators and consultants who manage and support the Windows Vista desktop operating system every day - Features quick-reference tables, lists, and step-by-step instructions—ideal for administrators and computer consultants on the go - Provides essential information about key functionalities of Windows Vista, such as desktop configuration and management, networking, security issues, and troubleshooting

About the Author

William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author who’s written more than 100 books, including Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant and Windows Server 2008 Inside Out. He is the series editor for the Pocket Consultant line of books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1 edition (December 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735622965
• ISBN-13: 978-0735622968
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert, an award-winning author, and a pretty-darn-good instructional trainer. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. He has written more than 100 books. Find William on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WilliamStanekAuthor.

William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert and consultant.

William has an MS with distinction in information systems and a BS in computer science, magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.

William recently rediscovered his love of the great outdoors. When he's not writing, teaching, or making presentations, he can be found hiking, biking, backpacking, traveling, or trekking in search of adventure.

Follow William on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WilliamStanek. William also writes as Robert Stanek. To learn more about Ruin Mist, Magic Lands, Bugville Critters, visit http://www.bugvillecritters.com/.

William R. Stanek (www.williamstanek.com) lived in Japan from 1985 to 1989. He traveled extensively and made many friends. While living in Japan, he spent much of his free time in Aomori (青森), Hachinohe (八戸), Misawa (三沢), and Tokyo (東京). He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "On break, I traveled all over. On the island of Hokkaidô in Sapporo they have these wonderful Ice Festivals. My favorite thing about spring was the Cherry Blossom Festival. I'd take day trips to Aomori (青森) and Hachinohe (八戸) all the time. While in Japan, I studied kendo, the Japanese language, and Buddhism."

William lived in Europe from 1989 to 1991. During that time, he lived in Germany (mostly) and had several extended stays in the UK and Scotland including deployments to Mildenhall, UK. He spent his time in the UK travelling, and especially enjoyed his visits to Cambridge and London. He's been a football (soccer) fan since he was old enough to kick a ball and especially enjoyed being in Kaiserslautern for the championships. He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "There's nothing like Fridays at the pub or Saturday market."

William lived in Hawaii from 1991 to 1996. During that time, he worked shift-work at Kunia Field Station, attended Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii, and spent a lot of time at the beach. He and his wife's first child was born in Hawaii. William's writing career began in Hawaii when his first book, Electronic Publishing Unleashed, was published in 1995. The runaway success of that book and it's sequel, Web Publishing Unleashed, helped establish him as a leader and innovator in technical writing.

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Technically Accurate and Focused, May 28, 2007

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Ted Crace (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows Vista(TM) Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Pro - Administrator's Pocket Consultant) (Paperback)

An excellent book written to final Vista version with excellent coverage of new features including UAC, Bitlocker and more. Search on UAC and Bitlocker, and see for yourself. I've used this book for months and haven't found anything out of sync with the final. These 545 pages are packed with info and this is the most useful Vista book I own. Of all the Vista books I've purchased this is the only one I keep on my desk and refer to regularly.

No single Vista book can do it all and this book isn't meant to do it all. This book promises to be the practical portable guide to Vista that zeroes in on core administration, and that's exactly what it delivers. Concisely and precisely.

When I have questions on MS products I turn to Stanek's books. Stanek has a unique style and he understands the needs of administrators. Home users will find much of value in this book as well.

I recommend this book highly. Great stuff!

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Technically Accurate and Best of the Bunch, March 17, 2007

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Doug Crawford - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows Vista(TM) Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Pro - Administrator's Pocket Consultant) (Paperback)

William as always is able to take difficult technical topics and make them easier to understand. I have been running Vista since beta one, and this book is an excellent reference for those of us already familiar with Windows operating systems. He doesn't waste your time and jumps right in to explanations of the most significant changes in Vista and how these impact working with Vista. He divides the most complex topics into easy to understand sections and truly shows depth of understanding.

As an MCSE I have enjoyed reading William's books for many years. I started out with his first Pocket Consultant about 8-9 years ago and have been getting every one he writes since. My understanding always increases several fold while reading his books whether a completely new subject or something more familiar. He always helps you understand subjects better and his always clear and concise approach is refreshing.

You can't lose with Stanek's books. He knows how to zero in on what's important. He understands IT and writes from experience. This is an excellent book for those of us working in IT. My support and developer friends are always stealing my copy of this book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, October 24, 2007

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J. L. (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows Vista(TM) Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Pro - Administrator's Pocket Consultant) (Paperback)

This book is well written and organized. As a network admin, I found it very useful getting me familar w/ Vista. It has enough info to help me do my job, but not too much to be bored or too detailed on some common taks/commands/procedure. Indeed, a good admin guide, not for study in more detailed level for tests/exams --J.L., MCSE, MCT, CCNA