Windows XP Professional Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd Edition

Description

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 done - whether 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
* NEW - Install and maintain programs, and manage disk drives and file systems
* NEW - Utilize security features including Add-on Manager, Pop-up Blocker, and Windows Firewall

CONTENTS:

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionWindows XP Professional Essentials
* Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows XP Professional Administration
* Chapter 2: Configuring the Environment
* Chapter 3: Configuring Hardware Devices and Drivers
* Chapter 4: Customizing Menus, the Windows Taskbar, and Toolbars
* Chapter 5: Optimizing the Desktop and Screen Appearance
* Chapter 6: Installing and Maintaining ProgramsWindows XP Professional Core Administration
* Chapter 7: Managing User Access and Global Settings
* Chapter 8: Managing Laptops and Traveling Users
* Chapter 9: Configuring User and Computer Policies
* Chapter 10: Managing Disk Drives and File Systems
* Chapter 11: Managing File Security and Sharing
* Chapter 12: Configuring Offline Files, Disk Quotas, Shadow Copies, and MoreWindows XP Professional Networking, Optimization, and Security
* Chapter 13: Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Networking
* Chapter 14: Managing Mobile Networking and Remote Access
* Chapter 15: Managing Advanced Internet Options
* Chapter 16: Optimizing Windows XP Professional
* Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Windows XP ProfessionalWorking with Files and FoldersAbout the Author