Product Description

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!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #196328 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-29
• Platform: No Operating System
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.68 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

From the Publisher
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 Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and a leading technology expert who has authored two dozen computer books. With more than 20 years’ experience in advanced programming and system administration, he has extensive experience developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. William has a master’s degree with distinction in information systems, a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in computer science, and 11 years of military service during which he was awarded nine medals, including the US Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. He is series editor for the ADMINISTRATOR’S POCKET CONSULTANT books from Microsoft Press, and the author of some of its most popular titles, including Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Microsoft Windows Command-Line Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant.

Customer Reviews

The Must Have Manual for Vista
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!

Accurate, informative and the best I've found
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.

Technically Accurate and Focused
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!