Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Vista. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You ll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done whether you re at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Install and configure Windows Vista and optimize the user workspace Maintain operating system components, hardware devices, and drivers Create user and group accounts and control rights and permissions Administer group policy settings Manage files, folders, disk quotas, and shadow copies Set up and configure TCP/IP and mobile networking Configure security and privacy settings in Windows Internet Explorer Administer mobile PC settings with the new Windows Mobility Center Troubleshoot system issues and optimize performance
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
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 in his books. Like his other books, the Vista pocket consultant is clear, concise, and packed with helpful advice. This is one you'll use and refer to often.
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... more info
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... more info
