Microsoft Windows XP Networking and Security Inside Out: Also Covers Windows 2000 (Paperback)

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Product Description

Configure and manage your PC network—and help combat privacy and security threats—from the inside out! Written by the authors of the immensely popular Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, this book packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for networking and security topics—all in concise, fast-answer format.

Dig into the tools and techniques for configuring workgroup, domain, Internet, and remote networking, and all the network components and features in between. Get the answers you need to use Windows XP Service Pack 2 and other tools, tactics, and features to help defend your personal computer and network against spyware, pop-up ads, viruses, hackers, spam, denial-of-service attacks, and other threats. Learn how to help secure your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), remote access, and wireless networking services, and take ultimate control with advanced solutions such as file encryption, port blocking, IPSec, group policies, and tamper-proofing tactics for the Registry. Get up to date on hot topics such as peer-to-peer networks, public wireless access points, smart cards, handheld computers, wireless LANs, and more. Plus, the CD includes bonus resources that make it easy for you to share your new security and networking expertise with your colleagues, friends, and family.

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Key Book Benefits:

- NEW! Combines Windows XP networking and security topics in one book, with added coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the latest service packs for Windows 2000
- NEW! Covers hot topics such as peer-to-peer networks, smart cards, public wireless access points, and spyware.
- NEW! CD includes on-the-job tools to help you educate your group about network security, including 15 PDF handouts on security fundamentals, sample e-mail templates, and a slide presentation outlining the steps to help protect your PC.
- NEW! Get Microsoft encyclopedias for security and networking in eBook format.
- Award-winning INSIDE OUT format makes hundreds of tips, tricks, and workarounds easy to find and easy to use!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (September 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735620423
• ISBN-13: 978-0735620421
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #176,304 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete, inaccurate, and poorly cross referenced, January 29, 2008

By	Dean F. (RI USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this to set up a network between Win XP Pro and Win 2000 Pro. The first instructions I looked for turned out to be inaccurate, incomplete, and poorly cross-referenced or highlighted. The book's procedure and illustrations for the Network Setup Wizard do not match what Windows XP Pro actually does. Nor does the network setup disk work in Windows 2000, though the book says to use it with Win 2000. VERY disappointed.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent IT book, July 5, 2007

By	J.Spock "maximumsec" - See all my reviews

I wish that all the books dealing with IT were written like this one. Ed Bott really explains everything in a very,very clear way.Without dumbing it down or assuming that you already know everything,like other writers...Most of the time when I read a book about Windows I get sleepy after a while.Not with this one.His books(like the one about Outlook)keep you interested.On top you will find sometimes information that you will not find in any other book.After reading several of his books I have no problem buying his next one,about Vista or whatever without even seeing it before.