An IT professional responsible for administering many computers needs to be able to find answers quickly. The ‘Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant’ by William R. Stanek and published by Microsoft Press is the perfect resource to keep handy when troubleshooting Windows 7 problems. The book is available from O’Reilly Media online, the official distributor for Microsoft Press titles. It is also available at Barnes and Noble online and their stores in Bel Air, White Marsh, Towson, Pikesville, and Ellicott City, Maryland.
Although the title might sound a bit intimidating, the book is intended for use by:
- Current Windows System Administrators
- Accomplished users with some administrator responsibilities.
- Administrators upgrading to Win 7 from earlier versions of Windows.
- Administrators migrating from other platforms.
The book is organized according to job related tasks instead of just discussing Windows 7 features. It does assume that the reader has a good grasp of basic Windows functions as well as basic networking skills. Everything is written in clear, easy to understand terms and step-by-step instructions to complete the task at hand. The book is intended to be used with ‘Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Second Edition, also from Microsoft Press and their other books in the Administrator’s Pocket Consultant series. This book focuses on typical user and system administration tasks for installing, configuring, customizing, managing and maintaining a Windows 7 computer.
Some of the topics covered are:
- Manage system configuration, startup and boot.
- Deploy and customize the operating system.
- Managing user access and global settings and Group Policy settings.
- Configuring laptops and mobile networking.
- Using remote management and remote assistance capabilities.
- Setup and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking.
- Troubleshooting system problems.
There are 6 different versions of Windows 7. Learn how Windows 7 Starter differs from the enhanced Windows 7 Ultimate and all the other versions in between. All versions of Win 7 are covered in this book. Confused about 64 bit versus 32 bit? The book explains what you need to know to avoid compatibility problems.
Installing Windows, for most of us, usually means putting the disc in the drive and letting it install with a little bit of user input when requested. An unattended installation is another type of installation that can be a real time saver if you have many computers to deal with. The Pocket Consultant shows you how to customize your installations and how to correct some problems you might encounter along the way. You may view the entire table of contents on the O’Reilly Media website.
The amount of information that Mr. Stanek has packed into a relatively small book is amazing. His instructions are clear and precise with sample images, quick-reference tables, lists of valuable information and user command line instructions. The book is focused on providing the information you need to get the job done quickly at home or away. System administrators will be well served to keep this book handy as an invaluable resource for managing the day to day tasks on Windows 7 systems. It is a must have reference for any System Administrator’s technical library.
The book is available directly from O’Reilly Media online in paperback for $34.99. The Ebook is available for $13.99. If you want both the paperback and the Ebook, they are available together for $38.49.
Barnes and Noble lists the paperback edition online for $21.20 and the Nook Edition for $18.19. This book is also available at the Barnes and Noble stores in at Bel Air, White Marsh, Towson, Pikesville, and Ellicott City, MD. Visit Barnes and Noble online to check availability at a store near you.
Amazon lists the paperback version for $20.99 and it’s eligible for free Super-Saver Shipping in a qualified order of $25 or more. The Kindle edition is available for $15.39 with free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet.
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