Dig into Windows XP and discover how you can really put its networking and security features to work! Also covering Windows 2000, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It s all muscle and no fluff. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday networking tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!From Ethernet to WiFi, build a fast, reliable, security-enhanced network Keep your system current with Windows Update Design and troubleshoot a comprehensive data backup and recovery solution Help prevent network invasions with firewall solutions, encryption systems, Windows AntiSpyware, and other defenses Use logon, authentication, and Group Policy to help control access to shared resources Take ultimate control by blocking ports, encrypting files, and installing digital certificates Monitor security events by configuring auditing policies and security templates CD features: Complete eBook Insider Extras including sample batch and script files plus security templates Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition eBook Microsoft resources including Windows XP Expert Zone articles and downloadable security resources Links to Web sites of Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs)
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Incomplete, inaccurate, and poorly cross referenced:
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.
An excellent IT book:
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... more info
