Product Description

Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual is a comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, exploiting, and using the richest Microsoft client operating system on the market. It guides you through the complexities of configuring and running a successful Windows Vista client computer. It also takes an in-depth look at the wealth of features and functions comprising the various flavors of the software. Windows Vista provides a range of new capabilities and features, many of which are apparent through a totally redesigned interface, and many more that are hidden just beneath the surface. With the help of Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual, IT professionals and home PC enthusiasts alike will become expert users, taking full advantage of the myriad functions and features that make up this release. Noted authors Jonathan Hassell and Tony Campbell pack this book full of their own experience, plus hundreds of hints, tips, and walkthroughs, making it an indispensable companion that wont waste your time. Its a one-stop shop for geeks and knowledgeable users getting to know Windows Vista.The authors walk you through practically every useful function.All versions of Windows Vista are covered and analyzed, and recommendations are offered.The book devotes a section to next-generation Media Center.A complete "Where Am I" guide is included for new Vista users.Domain integration and unattended installation are also covered in detail.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #156652 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 475 pages

About the Author
Jonathan Hassell is an author, consultant and speaker on a variety of IT
topics. His published works include "RADIUS," "Hardening Windows," "Using
Windows Small Business Server 2003," and "Learning Windows Server 2003."
His work appears regularly in such periodicals as Windows IT Pro, PC Pro
and TechNet Magazine. Mr. Hassell also speaks worldwide on topics ranging
from networking and security to Windows administration. He is currently an
editor for Apress, a publishing company specializing in books for
programmers and IT professionals.

Tony Campbell is a veteran Microsoft consultant (MCP) specializing in the
architecture and design of secure Microsoft-centric business solutions. He
also has vast experience in many other industry niches such as networking,
collaboration, security, business logic and disaster recovery and
resilience. Tony has been involved with all sizes of business, from the
very small to the very large, and has successfully delivered secure,
reliable, robust solutions to over 150,000 clients in his 18 years in the
business. Tony started his career back in the 80's as a `green screen'
mainframe programmer for the British Meteorological Office, finally
arriving after a long journey in his current role as a self-employed I.T.
consultant over a dozen full-time customers.

Tony is a regular contributor to a number of I.T. journals distributed
across the globe and has been involved in the production of software
manuals, user guides, white papers, hardware manuals and training courses
many of his clients past decade. His love of writing has seen publish some
fiction in a number of small presses as well as a few more obscure
magazines.

Customer Reviews

Excellent - all you need to know and more
Beyond The Manual is aimed at several levels of users from the nervous new user to the experienced IT professional. It's easy writing style and step by step guides make getting used to this new and exciting operating system a breeze.

Home users will find the clear and concise descriptions of the new features of Vista extremely useful, making sure they can get online, access their emails, play music, playing and making your own movies and games. Parents get a description of the new parental control features and how to set it up. Protecting yourself on the internet is always a concern and this book helps you understand how it is done and how to make sure you are safe online.

Professional users get detailed instructions on remote deplyoment, network configurations, securing data from undesired access as well as a whole host of other features of Vista.

A book every user should have

Versatile good all round book
I have to admit this book surprised me, I thought when I first picked it up the book was aimed mainly at a non technical audience. However I was surprised and pleased to see that there is information there not just for the newbie but also for the experienced IT person. The book is nicely written, easy to read and uses a language that people at all technical levels will be able to get something out of it.
The topics this book covers will assist both the home user and the IT support technician. I would have no problem recommending it to my 60 year old Father who has just purchased Vista for his PC at home or to the desktop support team within the company I work for.

The right level
I work in IT and this book was recommended by associates. Having read various books they tend to fall into two catagories; the author confusing you in the rush to show off how much they know or so basic they tell you which button to press but not why.
This book is truly for prof by prof. Clear without boredom, explainations without ego. Thank you. Vista is less painful with this book on my desk.