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Administering Windows Vista Security: The Big Surprises




An Inside Look at Windows Vista Security for Systems Administrators


Get an early start on Windows Vista security and the technology shifts you'll need to know as a systems administrator. From leading Windows expert Mark Minasi comes this "just-in-time" book to get you there. This targeted, hands-on guide takes a rapid-fire approach to the biggest security changes and how they'll affect business as usual for those who must integrate and provide technical support for Windows Vista. You'll find practical instruction, tips, workarounds, and much more.
* Work through a slew of Vista surprises, such as logging on as Administrator and how to re-enable Run
* Discover how virtualization works--and where it doesn't
* Find out why you can no longer delete files in System32, even though you are an Administrator
* Get familiar with new post-boot security features such as PatchGuard
* Protect laptops to the max with the innovative BitLocker feature
* Meet the new Windows Integrity mechanism
* Explore the revamped Event Viewer, event forwarding, and new troubleshooting tools

Go above and beyond what you've heard about Vista

Discover the changes to Share and Registry Access

Catch up on all the encryption news and services

Try out Vista Remote Desktop with its enhanced security

About the Series

The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library equips system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. Series editor Mark Minasi, a leading Windows expert, not only selects the topics and authors, he also develops each book to meet the specific needs and goals of systems administrators, MIS professionals, help-desk personnel, and corporate programmers.



Alan Simpson's Windows Vista Bible




* Veteran bestselling author Alan Simpson has penned the ultimate resource with beginner- to advanced-level coverage on the latest and most anticipated release of the Microsoft Windows OS, Vista
* Simpson covers everything from the basics (navigating the computer) to more intermediate and advanced topics such as creating custom programs, using popular Internet features, customizing the work environment, securing the system, and more
* Also focuses on how to maintain and tweak the system, maximize performance, and build a network in a small business or home office setting
* Discusses various upgrades to security, the new anti-virus tool, and the file system that makes it easier to organize similar files into libraries



Alan Simpson's Windows Vista Bible, Desktop Edition (Bible)




* Drawing on the very best content from the Windows Vista Bible, this book is aimed at readers with limited experience with the new Windows Vista
* Sidebars and special features are packed with common annoyances and advice on how to deal with them, as well as helpful workarounds, solutions, and tips
* The accessible and convenient size makes this book the perfect desktop reference



Hacking Windows Vista: ExtremeTech




Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. However, along with all the fantastic improvements, there are a couple of things that likely drive you up the wall. Don�t worry, though�just join forces with author Steve Sinchak and you�ll end up feeling as though Microsoft designed Vista just for you! He shows you how to tweak logon screen settings, build custom Sidebar gadgets, personalize Aero Glass with themes and visual styles, turn your PC into an HDTV media center, fine-tune your firewall, and more.



How Microsoft Windows Vista Works (How It Works)




Windows Vista is the long-awaited upgrade to the Microsoft Windows operating system, and it's a lot different from the Windows you're used to. What's new in Windows Vista�and how do all those new features work?

How Microsoft Windows Vista Works is the first book to take you inside the new Windows Vista operating system and show you how all the pieces and parts work. With clear and simple explanations and illustrations that say, "You, too, can understand this," How Microsoft Windows Vista Works gives you detailed information on the hidden workings of Windows Vista�from the new Aero interface inside to the Windows kernel. It's a four-color, highly visual explanation of everything that matters about Windows Vista, including:

* How Windows Vista differs from Windows XP
* How Windows controls your computer
* How User Account Control protects your system
* How virtual folders and instant search work
* How Windows Vista renders graphics
* How the Aero interface and the Windows Sidebar work
* How Internet Explorer 7's tabbed browsing works
* How Windows connects to a wireless network
* How the new Windows Photo Gallery manages your digital photos

Contents

Introduction xi

Part I: What Windows Vista Is�and What It Does 2

Chapter 1 Understanding Windows and Other Operating Systems 6

Chapter 2 How Windows Vista Differs from Windows XP 14

Chapter 3 What Windows Vista Does 26

Part II: Basic Operations 32

Chapter 4 Powering On and Powering Off 36

Chapter 5 Managing System Resources 48

Chapter 6 Managing System Information 62

Chapter 7 Managing Users 70

Chapter 8 Managing Data 76

Chapter 9 Managing Applications 92

Part III: Windows Vista Graphics 100

Chapter 10 Understanding Vista Graphics 104

Chapter 11 The Vista Interface 112

Chapter 12 The Vista Desktop 122

Part IV: Digital Media 130

Chapter 13 Windows Media Center 134

Chapter 14 Digital Music 150

Chapter 15 Digital Images 166

Chapter 16 Digital Video and Movies 174

Part V: Networking and the Internet 182

Chapter 17 Windows Vista and the Internet 186

Chapter 18 Windows Vista Networks 204

Part VI: Security and Maintenance 220

Chapter 19 Windows Vista Security Features 224

Chapter 20 Routine Maintenance 238

Glossary 252

Index 266