Microsoft Windows 8 Administration Pocket Consultant

by Stanek, William

• ISBN13: 9780735666139
• ISBN10: 073566613X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-15
• Publisher: PEARSON

Summary

NOTE: This book is based on Windows 8 Release Preview; its content and publication date will be updated for final Windows 8 software. Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for administering computers running Windows 8. Zero in on core operations and daily tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information to solve problems and get the job done-whether at your desk or in the field. Get fast facts on these essential topics: Configuring and optimizing Windows 8 computers Customizing the desktop and UI Configuring user and computer policies Managing disk drives and file systems Managing devices, drivers, and software Administering data access, availability, resource sharing, and security Configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking Administering TPM and BitLocker Driver Encryption Managing mobile users and remote access

Author Biography

William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author who’s written more than 100 books, including Windows Server 2012 Pocket Consultant and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket Consultant.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows 8 Administration
• Chapter 2: Configuring Windows 8 Computers
• Chapter 3: Customizing the Desktop and the User Interface
• Chapter 4: Managing Firmware, Boot Configuration, and Startup
• Chapter 5: Configuring User and Computer Policies
• Chapter 6: Automating Windows 8 Configuration
• Chapter 7: Managing User Access and Security
• Chapter 8: Installing and Maintaining Applications
• Chapter 9: Managing Hardware Devices and Drivers
• Chapter 10: Handling Maintenance and Support Tasks
• Chapter 11: Using TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption
• Chapter 12: Managing Disk Drives and File Systems
• Chapter 13: Managing File Security and Resource Sharing
• Chapter 14: Maintaining Data Access and Availability
• Chapter 15: Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Networking
• Chapter 16: Managing Mobile Networking and Remote Access