Mastering Windows Vista Business: Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise

Description

• Combining the three elements of Vista Professional-Windows Vista Small Business Edition, Windows Vista Professional Edition (previously known as Professional Standard Edition), and Windows Vista Enterprise Edition (previously known as Professional Premium Edition)-explains how to install, configure, run, and troubleshoot Vista Pro
• Using a task-focused approach and clear, no-nonsense instructions, this book delivers all the information that users need to master the new Windows paradigm
• Contains special sections specifically written for those who are upgrading from Windows XP and Windows 2000 to get them up to speed with the new features in Vista 

 

Part I. Installation and Setup.

Chapter 1. Introducing Vista.

Chapter 2. Installing Vista.

Chapter 3. Using the Desktop and Getting Help.

Chapter 4. Navigating the Vista Interface.

Chapter 5. Customizing the Interface.

Chapter 6. Installing, Running, and Managing Applications.

Chapter 7. Using Vista on Notebook PCs

Part II. Managing Applications, Files, and Folders

Chapter 8. Managing Files and Folders.

Chapter 9. Installing and Working with Printers and Fonts.

Chapter 10. Installing and Configuring Hardware.

Part III. XP Digital Media.

Chapter 11. Windows Media Player.

Chapter 12. Photo Gallery.

Chapter 13. Digital Media and Movie Maker.

Part IV. The Internet E-mail.

Chapter 14. Connecting to the Internet.

Chapter 15. Web Browsing with Internet Explorer.

Chapter 16. Using the Communications Programs.

Changing Your Status.

Chapter 17. Using Window Mail for E-mail and News.

Part V. Home Networking.

Chapter 18. Vista Networking and Network Design Primer.

Chapter 19. Setting Up and Configuring Your Own Small Network.

Chapter 20. Wireless Networking.

Chapter 21. Vista Security.

Part VI. Advanced Networking.

Chapter 22. Connecting to Domains.

Chapter 23. Working with Windows Server 2003.

Chapter 24. Connecting to Non-Microsoft Networks.

Part VII. Network Administration.

Chapter 25. Administrative and Diagnostic Tools.

Chapter 26. Active Directory Essentials.

Chapter 27. Understanding and Using the Registry.

Chapter 28. Scripts for Automation.

Chapter 29. Disaster Prevention and Recovery.

Chapter 30. Auditing Security.

Part VIII. Advanced Topics.

Chapter 31. Secure Telecommuting.

Chapter 32. The Microsoft Management Console.

Chapter 33. Managing Vista Services.

Chapter 34. Hosting Web/FTP Servers.

Chapter 35. Advanced Troubleshooting Methodology.

Part IX. Enterprise Installation Setups with Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).

Chapter 36. An Overview of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).

Chapter 37. Getting Started with BDD.

Chapter 38. Defining Deployment Scenarios.

Chapter 39. Performing Pre-imaging Tasks.

Chapter 40. Using Image Engineering.

Chapter 41. Performing Remote Setups.

Index.