Windows Administrators Inside Out Kit

Dive in—for the ultimate, in-depth references for Windows administrators. Each supremely organized guide packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, ‘insider secrets’, and workarounds. Discover how the experts plan and manage their Windows implementations—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!

Windows Vista Inside Out:



Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options
Manage files, folders, and media libraries
Set up a wired or wireless network
Administer accounts, passwords, and logons
Configure Windows Internet Explorer settings and security zones
Combat viruses, worms, and spyware
Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance
Manage shared resources and access
Automate routine maintenance

Windows Server 2008 Inside Out:



Prepare your installation or upgrade
Configure server roles, role services, and features
Plan, create, and manage user accounts
Set up TCP/IP networking, DHCP, WINS, DNS
Manage storage, file systems, network resources, print services
Design and manage Active Directory sites
Plan and implement high availability with clustering and load balancing
Implement security for applications, systems, and sites
Manage system performance, backups, and recovery



CDs include:



Fully searchable eBook for each INSIDE OUT
700+ sample scripts to automate administrative tasks
Links to tools for IIS, Windows PowerShell, and Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007
Downloadable gadgets and customization tools
Links to white papers, test labs, security updates, webcasts, demos
Direct-from-the source insights on the official Windows Vista blog
Windows Vista Product Guide eReference
Sample chapters from 15 related Microsoft Press books