Mastering Windows Vista Business : Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise

by Mark Minasi; John Paul Mueller

• ISBN13: 9780470046159
• ISBN10: 0470046155
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Combining the three elements of Vista Professional-Windows Vista Small Business Edition, Windows Vista Professional Edition (previously known as Professional Standard Edition), and Windows Vista Enterprise Edition (previously known as Professional Premium Edition)-explains how to install, configure, run, and troubleshoot Vista Pro Using a task-focused approach and clear, no-nonsense instructions, this book delivers all the information that users need to master the new Windows paradigm Contains special sections specifically written for those who are upgrading from Windows XP and Windows 2000 to get them up to speed with the new features in Vista

Author Biography

Mark Minasi, Virginia Beach, Virginia, MCSE, is one of the world's leading Windows authorities. He teaches classes in 15 countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences and industry gathering keynotes. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks. Mark has written over 15 books for Sybex, including the market-leading Mastering Windows Server 2003 and The Complete PC Upgrade and Mainentance Guide, which has sold over one million copies.

John Paul Mueller is a writer and technical editor who has written over 300 articles and 70 books. His topics range from programming and operating systems to home security and accessibility. He has contributed articles to such magazines as DevSource, asp.netPro, InformIT, SQL Server Professional, Visual C++ Developer, Hard Core Visual Basic, and Visual Basic Developer.

Table of Contents

Installation and Setup

Introducing Vista

Installing Vista

Using the Desktop and Getting Help

Navigating the Vista Interface

Customizing the Interface

Installing, Running, and Managing Applications

Using Vista on Notebook PCs

Managing Applications, Files, and Folders

Managing Files and Folders

Installing and Working with Printers and Fonts

Installing and Configuring Hardware

XP Digital Media

Windows Media Player

Photo Gallery

Digital Media and Movie Maker

The Internet E-mail

Connecting to the Internet

Web Browsing with Internet Explorer

Using the Communications Programs Changing Your Status

Using Window Mail for E-mail and News

Home Networking

Vista Networking and Network Design Primer

Setting Up and Configuring Your Own Small Network

Wireless Networking

Vista Security

Advanced Networking

Connecting to Domains

Working with Windows Server 2003

Connecting to Non-Microsoft Networks

Network Administration

Administrative and Diagnostic Tools

Active Directory Essentials

Understanding and Using the Registry

Scripts for Automation

Disaster Prevention and Recovery

Auditing Security

Advanced Topics

Secure Telecommuting

The Microsoft Management Console

Managing Vista Services

Hosting Web/FTP Servers

Advanced Troubleshooting Methodology

Enterprise Installation Setups with Business Desktop Deployment (BDD)

An Overview of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD)

Getting Started with BDD

Defining Deployment Scenarios

Performing Pre-imaging Tasks

Using Image Engineering

Performing Remote Setups

Index

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