Product Description

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 donewhether youre at your desk or in the field!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16676 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-27
• 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

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 troubleshooting. The last 100 pages cover advanced, support and troubleshooting exclusively. A MUST have for admin and developers.

No experience
In the ideal operating system, there will be no problems to solve. This book is written for the such error-free OS. I decided to buy this publication because I needed to get some insight how the Vista works and how to solve daily problems. The whole book seems to me as the author mostly describes what he sees on the screen. With no additional insight, with no useful tips and trick, no internal principles explained or Vista concept mentioned in more deep.

I was looking for publication where the Vista OS topics are presented in more detail. This book has a label "Administrator pocket consultant". But if you would like to use this book while solving some Vista problem, forget it. The book can be used as the monitor stand, maybye. At least, the size of this book is okay.

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. Now I find myself servicing more Vista machines and once again Stanek's Vista Pocket Consultant has be an immeasurable help. The book is an easy read and comprehensive. Filled with facts that show you how to get a Vista machine (stand-alone or Domain) installed and configured, using reference tables, instructions, list,etc... Definitely a handy book to have. Every Vista tech should include this book in his/her Vista library.