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

by William R. Stanek (Author)
Key Phrases: key ring entries, category heading link, elevated command prompt, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, Computer Management (more...)

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Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Vista. Designed as a quick reference that administrators and support professionals can carry wherever they go, this POCKET CONSULTANT focuses on the administrative tasks they perform most often. It covers essential topics for administering Windows Vista, including installation and updates; desktop configuration and management; hardware and device driver configuration; wired and wireless networking; mobility and remote access; desktop, laptop, and data security; Internet security; offline files; disk quotas; shadow copies; and system troubleshooting. Featuring easy-to-scan tables, step-by-step instructions, and handy lists, this book offers the streamlined, straightforward information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether you’re at your desk or in the field!

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- 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

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Paperback: 576 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1 edition (December 27, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0735622965
ISBN-13: 978-0735622968
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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key ring entries, category heading link, elevated command prompt, standard access token, key ring entry, active power plan, disk quota entries, disable this setting, administrator access token, related property dialog box, startup repair tool, public folder sharing, standard file sharing, local time server, elevation prompt, sync partnership, sync schedule, offline files, related check box, paging file size, security zone settings, password reset disk, firewall profile, same proxy server, flip view

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Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, Computer Management, Windows Explorer, System Restore, Windows Update, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Network And Sharing Center, Computer Configuration, Internet Protocol, Internet Properties, Network And Internet, Administrative Tools, Active Directory, Network Explorer, Device Manager, User Account Control, Windows Sidebar, Quick Launch, Real World, Internet Options, Cancel Apply Figure, Classic Start, System Tools

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Must Have Manual for Vista, March 21, 2007

By	A. Gaige (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You can't lose with William's books. He always packs in so much information and its always clearly written and to the point. This book is 575 pages and it focuses on what administators and developers need to do their jobs. With a focus on daily administration, configuration, and optimization this has more relevant materials than any other book I've found at twice the price.

One thing I've noticed with William's books is that he really wants to help you understand difficult subjects. He takes the time to thoroughly research and cover all the important aspects providing not just how to but why to where appropriate. He truly tries to make it easier for administrators to do their jobs and for this I'm thankful.

Great stuff!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, informative and the best I've found, March 13, 2007

By	H. Weisskopf - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

William Stanek is the one guy I rely on for computer books. If he's written a book on a subject I buy it no questions asked - his books are always the best and the most informative. Plus he knows how to pack in a lot of information clearly and concisely.

I've read Stanek's Vista Pocket Consultant cover to cover and found it to be excellent. Flipping through the book without reading it or looking at the index without actually reading the book I could see how you might possibly miss its coverage of User Account Control and Bitlocker but I doubt it.

A few pages into the first chapter Stanek introduces User Account Control and how it impacts working with Vista computers. He follows up with extensive discussions of User Account Control in Chapter 2 and Chapter 5. This when I read it was some of the best most clearly articulated discussion of User Account Control I've seen then or since. There's also some of User Account Control in Chapter 6. I've read all three chapters several times so I knew exactly where to go for this.

Bitlocker drive encryption is another feature that is of course covered in the book. It's in Chapter 15!

This book is written to the final release. I was the one in our lab testing Vista before we used any Vista machines in our company. Last month (February) I had the book open as I went through every nook and cranny of the new os for 4 weeks - every screen and detail matched up with the Vista version shipped from Dell on our computers.

Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant is an excellent resource and highly recommended! The author packs more information into this little book than some books 2X the size. I love this book and don't know what I'd do without it.

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

By	Ted Crace (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Ok but not a great book
You would think a book by the name of Administrators pocket consultant that it would have info about such things as cacls. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Thomas Frost

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for in depth, nitty gritty
My husband is an MCT and he has two copies of this book. One in his backpack and one that's always on his desk at work. He swears by this book. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Jodi F.

4.0 out of 5 stars Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant
Windows Vista Administrator Pocket Consultant is fairly easy to use and has answered most of my questions.

Published 3 months ago by Nancy J. Sweeney

5.0 out of 5 stars You're Probably Already Administator Quality...
After receiving this "Pocket Consultant" I quickly realized that allot of the material covered was exactly what I was doing in XP and more recently in Vista Ultimate. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Robert D. Rush Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy to have at hand
I'm a big fan of stanek's pocket consultant guide series. Stanek knows Windows better than anyone else on the planet and better still, he's not afraid to share everything he knows... Read more

Published 7 months ago by D. P. Willey

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book chock full of support advice!
I love William Stanek's books. Like his others, every chapter and almost every section of Windows Vista Admin Pocket Consultant has helpful tips and advice for support and... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Lisa Burke

1.0 out of 5 stars No experience
In the ideal operating system, there will be no problems to solve. This book is written for the such error-free OS. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Jindrich Nemec

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
I purchased Stanek's XP Pro Pocket Consultant and found it to be an immeasurable help in my work with an XP OS. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Robert L. Brandon

4.0 out of 5 stars windows vista administrator's pocket book
If you are already into Windows XP Pro, this book will take you to the next level. Good book, well written, with lots of new techniques. Read more

Published 20 months ago by James A. Duraiswamy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This book is well written and organized. As a network admin, I found it very useful getting me familar w/ Vista. Read more

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