Whether you're a system administrator responsible for hundreds of Windows clients, or a just a roomful of computers, this book will help you install, configure, and maintain Microsoft's newest OS. Written in jargon-free English that puts concepts in proper context, the book gives you a better understanding of Vista's innovations and capabilities, teaches you how to leverage Vista to increase worker productivity, and demonstrates how the system can best protect sensitive data. Best of all, Windows Vista Administration: The Definitive Guide is a problem-solving reference that lets you quickly access the solutions you need, and helps you unlock certain features to improve system performance -- without forcing you to page through the entire book. In part, the book's topics include:
A tour of what's new -- including the Aero user interface, Sidebar, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Vista Search
An overview of all five versions of Windows Vista
Getting started -- with workgroup networks, user profiles, VPN connections
Personalizing Vista -- with virtual folders, Flip 3D, the new Control Panel
Working with software and hardware -- such as installing printers, storage devices, software
Configuring Internet Explorer 7 -- phishing filters, cookies and privacy, popup blocker, RSS feeds
Deploying Windows Vista -- installation, imaging software, modules, migrating data
And that just scratches the surface. Which new features will significantly improve the operating system experience, and which are mere eye candy? What new features make Windows Vista worth the investment? Author Brian Culp supplies the answers with information-packed chapters, including one on Cool Vista Tricks that explains how to write your own gadgets for Sidebar, how to disable IM and email notifications using Vista Presenter, and a lot more.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A very good book, but the title may be misleading:
This book is for you if you are an enthusiast or a power user. It's comprehensive, informative and it will give you a good understanding of Vista features. If you manage three PCs at home, and you want to move from XP to Vista, Culp's book will be a perfect companion on your journey.
On the other hand, true professionals will find that it is not technical enough (not 'definitive' enough) and they won't find much 'administration' information proper.
A weighty 'must' for any in-depth library:
Brian Culp's WINDOWS VISTA ADMINISTRATION: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE is a problem-solving reference which is a 'must' for any network administrator. From working with hardware and software and solving common installation and use issues to personalizing and customizing Vista, chapters pack in black and white screen shots and provide plenty of technical details making this a weighty 'must' for any in-depth library catering to the latest network admin needs.
Perfect book to pass 70-620 test:
I continue to be impressed by the knowledge and literary skills of this book's author. With many MCSE/MCSA/MCDST titles under his belt, he has managed to avoid the typical tech-author fall-off. Most tech authors pen a couple of good-to-decent titles in the beginning of their career, when the shine is still on the idea of being a paid writer. Then, once the first few books have passed, there seems to be a definitive drop-off in quality of information and writing. It's as if they finally realized that maybe... more info
