Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows 7—from desktop configuration and management to networking and security issues. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks by using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field!
Chapter 1 Introduction to Windows 7 Administration
Getting Started with Windows 7
Understanding 64-Bit Computing
Installing Windows 7
Running Windows 7
Windows 7 Architecture
Chapter 2 Deploying Windows 7
Working with Windows PE
Working with Windows RE
Creating Windows Images for Deployment
Configuring and Using Windows Deployment Services
Chapter 3 Configuring User and Computer Policies
Group Policy Essentials
Configuring Policies
Working with File and Data Management Policies
Working with Access and Connectivity Policies
Working with Computer and User Script Policies
Working with Logon and Startup Policies
Chapter 4 Automating Windows 7 Configuration
Understanding Group Policy Preferences
Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Managing Preference Items
Chapter 5 Managing User Access and Security
Understanding User and Group Accounts
Managing User Account Control and Elevation Prompts
Managing Local Logon
Managing Stored Credentials
Managing Local User Accounts and Groups
Managing Remote Access to Workstations
Chapter 6 Configuring Windows 7 Computers
Supporting Computers Running Windows 7
Using System Support Tools
Managing System Properties
Configuring Power Management Settings
Chapter 7 Customizing the Desktop and the User Interface
Optimizing Windows 7 Menus
Working with Menus, Desktops, and Startup Applications
Customizing the Taskbar
Optimizing Toolbars
Working with Desktop Themes
Optimizing the Desktop Environment
Screen Saver Dos and Don'ts
Modifying Display Appearance and Video Settings
Chapter 8 Managing Hardware Devices and Drivers
Working with the Automated Help System
Installing and Maintaining Devices: The Essentials
Getting Started with Device Manager
Working with Device Drivers
Chapter 9 Installing and Maintaining Programs
Managing Application Virtualization and Run Levels
Installing Programs: The Essentials
Deploying Applications Through Group Policy
Configuring Program Compatibility
Managing Installed and Running Programs
Chapter 10 Managing Firmware, Boot Configuration, and Startup
Navigating and Understanding Firmware Options
Navigating Startup and Power States
Diagnosing and Resolving Startup Problems
Managing Startup and Boot Configuration
Managing the BCD Store
Chapter 11 Using TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption
Creating trusted platforms
BitLocker Drive Encryption: The Essentials
Managing BitLocker Drive Encryption
Chapter 12 Managing Disk Drives and File Systems
Disk Management Essentials
Improving Disk Performance
Working with Basic and Dynamic Disks
Using Basic and Dynamic Disks
Working with Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
Partitioning Disks and Preparing Them for Use
Using Disk Mirroring
Moving a Dynamic Disk to a New System
Troubleshooting Common Disk Problems
Working with Removable Storage Devices
Working with Data CDs and DVDs
Managing Disk Compression and File Encryption
Chapter 13 Managing File Security and Resource Sharing
File Security and Sharing Options
Controlling Access to Files and Folders with NTFS Permissions
Sharing Files and Folders over the Network
Using and Configuring Public Folder Sharing
Auditing File and Folder Access
Chapter 14 Maintaining Data Access and Availability
Configuring Windows Explorer Options
Managing Offline Files
Configuring Disk Quotas
Using Branch Caching
Chapter 15 Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Networking
Navigating Windows 7 Networking Features
Installing Networking Components
Configuring Local Area Connections
Managing Local Area Connections
Troubleshooting and Testing Network Settings
Chapter 16 Managing Mobile Networking and Remote Access
William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with more than 20 years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author who’s written more than 75 books, including Windows Server® 2008 Inside Out. He is series editor of the Microsoft Press® ADMINISTRATOR’S POCKET CONSULTANT line of books.
