Windows Administrator's Inside Out Kit: Windows Server 2008 Inside Out and Windows Vista Inside Out Book/CD Package Book

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