Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrator's Pocket Consultant

by Stanek, William

• ISBN13: 9780735621404
• ISBN10: 0735621403
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-03
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

Whether you support 50 users or 5000, this practical guide provides fast answers for the day-to-day administration of the Windows XP Professional operating system. This popular, pocket-sized resource has been fully updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2, with new information on security administration, networking, maintenance, and more. Focus on essential system support issues and procedures with quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job donewhether you're at your desk or in the field!Get fast facts to: Manage and troubleshoot the Windows environment Configure hardware and network devices Customize desktop settings and optimize the user workspace Manage user accounts, system access, and passwords Enable mobile networking and remote access Configure offline files, disk quotas, and shadow copies Schedule routine maintenance and backups Troubleshoot system problems and optimize performance NEWInstall and maintain programs, and manage disk drives and file systems NEWUtilize security features including Add-on Manager, Pop-up Blocker, and Windows Firewall

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

Windows XP Professional essentials
Introduction to Windows XP Professional administration	p. 3
Configuring the environment	p. 27
Configuring hardware devices and drivers	p. 65
Customizing menus, the Windows taskbar, and toolbars	p. 99
Optimizing the desktop and screen appearance	p. 117
Installing and maintaining programs	p. 139
Windows XP Professional core administration
Managing user access and global settings	p. 159
Managing laptops and traveling users	p. 193
Configuring user and computer policies	p. 209
Managing disk drives and file systems	p. 233
Managing file security and sharing	p. 265
Configuring offline files, disk quotas, shadow copies and more	p. 295
Windows XP Professional networking, optimization, and security
Configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking	p. 325
Managing mobile networking and remote access	p. 347
Managing advanced Internet options	p. 387
Optimizing Windows XP Professional	p. 419
Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional	p. 445
Working with files and folders	p. 463
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