Windows Vista Administration: The Definitive Guide

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
* Optimizing performance -- memory, processor, disks, applications, network, command line administration
* Security -- auditing, disk quotas, account policies, user rights, group rights, IP security
* Troubleshooting tips -- Startup repair tool, frozen applications, remote assistance, backup and restore
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.

MCTS Windows Vista Client Config Passport (Exam 70-620)

This concise, affordable, and portable study tool helps you prepare for the new Technology Specialist certification exam for Windows Vista. MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Passport focuses on only what you need to know to pass the tests, and the unique travel theme helps you remember key concepts.

The CD-ROM includes a free practice exam.

About the Author: Brian Culp, MCSE, MCT, A+, (Overland Park, KS) began his IT career at IBM and has spent the past several years teaching students the Windows MCSE track. He is now president and CEO of LANscape, Inc., a firm that provides training and networking services to companies of all sizes. He is the author of Mike Meyers? MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Certification Passport and Mike Meyers MCSE Windows XP Professional Certification Passport.

MCSE Windows Server 2003 All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams 70-29x)

Prepare to pass four core MCSE Windows Server 2003 certification exams

For exam success, you'll need the best preparation, and this definitive reference covers all material on the MCSE Windows Server 2003 exams.

Written by Microsoft-certified professionals with more than two decades of combined instructional and consultant experience in the IT field, this resource provides helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and plenty of hands-on examples and exercises that reinforce core concepts.

In addition to full coverage of MCSE Windows Server 2003 exam objectives, this information-rich volume is organized to help you develop real-world solutions once you've passed the exam and find yourself on the job.

Get full exam details on all exam objectives, including how to:

*Install and manage devices with ease, from SCSI cards to USB cameras
*Implement and manage physical disks and use the different kinds of volumes effectively
*Manage local user accounts and domain user accounts
*Provide secure access to files and folders in your network
*Detect problems and prevent breakdowns with performance and monitoring tools
*Implement, manage, and maintain IP addressing, name resolution, routing, and remote access
*Plan and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure
*Master the logical and physical elements of the Active Directory infrastructure
*Includes simulated exams with hundreds of practice questions and answers on CD. PLUS, bonus exams available with free online registration!

About the authors:

Brian Culp, MCSE, MCT, A+, is president and CEO of LANscape, Inc., a firm that provides training and network administration solutions for companies of all sizes. He is also the author of Mike Meyers' MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Certification Passport and Mike Meyers' MCSE Windows XP Professional Certification Passport.

Mike Harwood, MCT, MCSE, A+, Server+, Network+, Linux+, is a system manager for a multi-site network and manages projects for TecMetrix communications, a systems integration consultancy. He performs technical training, writes technical courseware, and is co-author of several computer books.

Jason Berg, MCSE, MCT, CCNA, MCDBA, MCSA, is a technical instructor and founder of 2WeekMCSE, a training firm that specializes in certification training. He teaches hardware, Microsoft Networking, and Cisco courses.

Drew Bird, Network+, MCP, Server+, Linux+, MCNE, has been working in the IT industry for more than 12 years and has been a technical instructor for the past six years.

MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Cert Passport
(Exam 70-294)

From the #1 Name in Professional Certification 200 Practice Questions Get on the road to becoming an MCSE or MCSA with this concise, affordable, and portable study tool.

Certification training guru Mike Meyers along with Brian Culp will guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the test, this Certification Passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

Inside: Itineraries--List of official exam objectives covered:

*ETAs--Amount of time needed to complete each lesson
*Travel Advisories--Expert advice on critical topics
*Local Lingo--Concise definitions of key terms and concepts
*Travel Assistance--Recommended resources for more information
*Exam Tips--Common exam pitfalls and solutions
*Checkpoints--End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations
*Career Flight Path--Career options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journey
*Complete Practice Exam on CD powered by LearnKey.

About the Author:

Brian Culp, MCSE, MCT, A+, (Overland Park, KS) began his IT career at IBM and has spent the past several years teaching students the Windows MCSE track. He is now president and CEO of LANscape, Inc., a firm that provides training and networking services to companies of all sizes. He is the author of Mike Meyers’ MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Certification Passport and Mike Meyers’ MCSE Windows XP Professional Certification Passport. About the

Series Editor: Mike Meyers is the best-selling author of five editions of the #1 A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and several other computer books. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.

Mike Meyers' MCSE Windows(R) XP Professional Certification Passport (Exam 70-270)

Book Description Mike Meyers, the industry expert on professional certification, brings you this concise, affordable, and portable study tool for the MCSE Windows XP Professional certification exam. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass this challenging exam plus practice exam software on CD, this Certification Passport is your ticket to success on exam day. From the Back Cover From the #1 Name in Professional Certification Get on the road to becoming an MCSE with this concise, affordable, and portable study tool.

Certification training guru Mike Meyers along with Brian Culp will guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the test, this Certification Passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

Inside: Itineraries--List of official exam objectives covered ETAs--Amount of time needed to complete each lesson Travel Advisories--Expert advice on critical topics Local Lingo--Concise definitions of key terms and concepts Travel Assistance--Recommended resources for more information Exam Tips--Common exam pitfalls and solutions Checkpoints--End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations Career Flight Path--Career options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journey Complete Practice Exam on CD powered by ExamWeb logo.

Spring Into Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Spring Into... Series)

The fastest route to Windows XP SP2 mastery Are you a professional who's new to Windows XP and Service Pack 2? Or maybe you've been running Windows XP for years, and you've just upgraded to SP2? Either way, you want to run the latest version of Windows as efficiently and reliably as possible.

You want to master Windows XP's latest security and networking features—and avoid its traps. And you don't have a minute to waste. This book's for you. It'll take you further, faster than you ever expected. You won't wade through endless beginner's material or useless theory. You will master today's best techniques: just what you need to run Windows XP SP2 as effectively as possible.

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Mike Meyers' MCSE Windows(R) 2000 Core Exams Certification Passport Boxed Set (Exams 70-210,70-215,70-216,70-217)

Mike Meyers, the industry expert on professional certification, brings you four concise, affordable, and portable study tools for the MCSE Windows 2000 core four certification exams. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass these challenging exams plus practice exam software on CD, this Certification Passport Boxed Set is your ticket to success on exam day. Boxed set includes four core exam study guides for MCSE

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Mike Meyers' MCSE Windows Server 2003 Passport Boxed Set
(Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293 & 70-294)

Mike Meyers, the industry expert on professional certification, brings you four concise, affordable, and portable study tools for the MCSE Windows Server 2003 certification exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293 & 70-294.

With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass these challenging exams plus practice exam software on CD, this Certification Passport Boxed Set is your ticket to success on exam day.

Boxed set includes four core exam study guides for MCSE Certification: #70-290, #70-291, #70-293, and #70-294. CD-ROM included with each text contains practice exams. Enclosed in protective cardboard display case. Softcover.

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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (70-291) Video Tutorial

This VTC course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to take and pass the Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 70-291 exam. The course focuses on administrating, implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Included in this course are topics such as: NetBIOS namespace, DNS namespace, implementing zones, implementing and managing IP addresses, TCP/IP protocols, routing and remote access, VPNs, network security, IPSec and more. Learn how to monitor, troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to service dependencies. MCSE author, Brian Culp, teaches the Microsoft exam objectives while providing necessary background information, essential to the student’s success. To start learning today, simply click on one of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 70-291 lessons.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (70-293) Video Tutorial

Designed for IT professionals who work in complex computing environments of medium to large size companies, Microsoft exam 70-293, "Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 Network Infrastructure" is a core networking system requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 certification. Certified MCT and MCSE, VTC author, Brian Culp, shows users real world network solutions, as well as academic solutions to help users take and pass the MCSE 70-293 exam. He discusses the various server roles and availability, IP addressing, network infrastructure and security, as well as Internet connectivity strategy. This tutorial is essential for anyone considering tackling the MCSE 70-293 exam. For other MCSE certification courses or to being learning today, simply click on one of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - 70-293 lessons.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (70-294) Video Tutorial

This VTC course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to take and pass the Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 70-294 exam. The course focuses on the Windows Server 2003 Directory Service environment, including the components of Active Directory, installation and configuration, physical Active Directory components; sites; domain controllers, implementation of a global catalog server, topology, Group Policy Objects, and more. MCSE Author - Brian Culp teaches the Microsoft exam objectives while providing necessary background information, essential to the student’s success. To start learning today, simply order now.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (70-298) Video Tutorial

Microsoft exam 70-298, "Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 Network" is a core requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows® 2003. It is designed for candidates who "operate in medium to very large computing environments that use the Windows Server 2003 network operating system." VTC author, Brian Culp, discusses analyzing, designing, and configuring security for networks. The tutorial provides real-world job situations and solutions, as well as solid source material to take and pass the 70-298 test.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (70-299) Video Tutorial

Microsoft exam 70-299, "Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network" is a core requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows® 2003. It is designed for candidates who "operate in medium to very large computing environments that use the Windows Server 2003 network operating system." VTC author, Brian Culp, discusses analyzing, designing, and configuring security for networks. The tutorial provides real-world job situations and solutions, as well as solid source material to take and pass the 70-299 test.

Microsoft Project 2007 Video Tutorial

Product managers need to track project resources, time and cost, schedule tasks efficiently, exchange project information, and communicate with resources while maintaining control over the project. This can be a daunting task unless you have the right tools, and know how to use them. In this course VTC author, Brian Culp, teaches users Microsoft Project 2007, an invaluable project management tool. Learn how to start projects, create and edit tasks, assign resources to tasks, share project information, and much more. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Microsoft Project 2007 lessons.

Microsoft OUTLOOK 2007 Video Tutorial

Microsoft Outlook 2007 provides an integrated solution for managing and organizing e-mail messages, schedules, tasks, notes, contacts, and more. With its new design and advanced customization features, Microsoft Outlook 2007 is much more than just an e-mail/calendar application. Author Brian Culp guides users through using this exciting new program, from installation to utilizing it as a complete task and communication management program. As a part of Microsoft Office, or as a stand alone program, Brian Culp will show users how to get the most out of Microsoft Outlook 2007, and he even includes 10 of his favorite tips / tricks. Click on the links below to get started today. * Captions not available on CD version.

Microsoft WORD 2007 Video Tutorial

Microsoft Word 2007 is one of the most robust upgrades in years. With its easy to use interface and advanced set of writing tools, users will be able to create and share great looking documents with ease. In this VTC course, author and Noted Expert, Brian Culp, takes users through the many new features of this essential word processing tool. The focus throughout is on how to leverage the many new features to unlock your creativity, and to make your word processing more efficient than ever before. To get started, order this tutorial today.

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Video Tutorial

Microsoft® Office 2004 for Mac provides the tools needed for users to get down to business and turn ideas and opportunities into action. VTC author, Brian Culp, begins the tutorial by introducing new features of Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac, including the Project Center, Project Gallery, Compatibility Reports, and Toolbox. He demonstrates the basics of Excel, Word, PowerPoint® and Entourage®, before moving on to more advanced techniques, practical tips, and tricks. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac lessons.

Microsoft Project 2003 Video Tutorial

Product managers need to track project resources, time, and cost, schedule tasks efficiently, exchange project information, and communicate with resources while maintaining control over a project. VTC author, Brian Culp, teaches users Microsoft Project 2003, an invaluable project management tool that allows product managers to take control. Learn how to start projects, create and edit tasks, assign resources to tasks, share project information, and much more. Buy the tutorial now to begin learning today.