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<p>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!</p> <p>Windows Vista Inside Out:</p> <ul> <li>Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options</li> <li>Manage files, folders, and media libraries</li> <li>Set up a wired or wireless network</li> <li>Administer accounts, passwords, and logons</li> <li>Configure Windows Internet Explorer settings and security zones</li> <li>Combat viruses, worms, and spyware</li> <li>Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance</li> <li>Manage shared resources and access</li> <li>Automate routine maintenance</li> </ul> <p>Windows Server 2008 Inside Out:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare your installation or upgrade</li> <li>Configure server roles, role services, and features</li> <li>Plan, create, and manage user accounts</li> <li>Set up TCP/IP networking, DHCP, WINS, DNS</li> <li>Manage storage, file systems, network resources, print services</li> <li>Design and manage Active Directory sites</li> <li>Plan and implement high availability with clustering and load balancing</li> <li>Implement security for applications, systems, and sites</li> <li>Manage system performance, backups, and recovery<br> <br></li> </ul> <p>CDs include:</p> <ul> <li>Fully searchable eBook for each INSIDE OUT</li> <li>700+ sample scripts to automate administrative tasks</li> <li>Links to tools for IIS, Windows PowerShell, and Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007</li> <li>Downloadable gadgets and customization tools</li> <li>Links to white papers, test labs, security updates, webcasts, demos</li> <li>Direct-from-the source insights on the official Windows Vista blog</li> <li>Windows Vista Product Guide eReference</li> <li>Sample chapters from 15 related Microsoft Press books<