Introduction
W
riting Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant was a lot of fun—and a
lot of work. As I set out to write this book, my initial goals were to determine
how Windows 7 was different from Windows Vista and Windows XP and what new
administration options were available. As with any new operating system—but
especially with Windows 7—I had to do a great deal of research and a lot of digging
into the operating system internals to determine exactly how things work.
When you start working with Windows 7, you’ll see at once that the operating
system is different from earlier releases of Windows. What won’t be apparent, how-
ever, is just how different Windows 7 is from its predecessors—and that’s because
many of the most significant changes to the operating system are below the surface.
These changes affect the underlying architecture, as well as the user interfaces, and
they were some of the hardest for me to research and write about.
Because Administrator’s Pocket Consultants are meant to be portable and read-
able—the kind of book you use to solve problems and get the job done wherever
you might be—I had to carefully review my research to make sure I focused on the
core aspects of Windows 7 administration. The result is the book you hold in your
hands, which I hope you’ll agree is one of the best practical, portable guides to
Windows 7. Toward that end, the book covers everything you need to perform the
core administrative tasks for computers running Windows 7.
Because my focus is on giving you maximum value in a pocket-size guide, you
don’t have to wade through hundreds of pages of extraneous information to find
what you’re looking for. Instead, you’ll find exactly what you need to address a spe-
cific issue or perform a particular task. In short, the book is designed to be the one
resource you turn to whenever you have questions regarding Windows 7 admin-
istration. It zeroes in on daily administration procedures, frequently used tasks,
documented examples, and options that are representative while not necessarily
inclusive.
One of the goals for this book is to keep its content concise so that it remains
compact and easy to navigate while at the same time packing it with as much infor-
mation as possible to make it a valuable resource. Instead of a hefty 1,000-page
tome or a lightweight, 100-page quick reference, you get a valuable resource guide
that can help you quickly and easily perform common tasks, solve problems, and
implement everyday solutions for systems and users.
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Introduction
Who Is This Book For?
Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant covers all editions of Windows 7. The
book is designed for:
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Current Windows system administrators.
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Accomplished users who have some administrator responsibilities.
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Administrators upgrading to Windows 7 from earlier releases of Windows.
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Administrators transferring from other platforms.
To pack in as much information as possible, I had to assume that you have basic
networking skills and a basic understanding of Windows operating systems. As a
result, I don’t devote entire chapters to understanding Windows basics, Windows
architecture, or Windows networks. I do, however, cover desktop customization,
mobile networking, TCP/IP configuration, user profiles, and system optimization.
The book also goes into depth on troubleshooting, and I’ve tried to ensure that
each chapter, where appropriate, has troubleshooting guidelines and discussions to
accompany the main text. From the start, troubleshooting advice is integrated into
the book—instead of being captured in a single, catchall troubleshooting chapter
inserted as an afterthought. I hope that after you read these chapters and dig into
the details, you’ll be able to improve the overall experience of your users and reduce
downtime.
How Is This Book Organized?
Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant is designed to be used in daily admin-
istration, and as such, the book is organized by job-related tasks rather than by
Windows 7 features. The books in the Administrator’s Pocket Consultant series are
down-and-dirty, in-the-trenches books.
Speed and ease of reference are essential elements of this hands-on guide. The
book has an expanded table of contents and an extensive index for finding answers
to problems quickly. Many other quick reference features have been added as well.
These features include step-by-step instructions, lists, tables with fast facts, and
extensive cross-references.
Conventions Used in This Book
I’ve used a variety of elements to help keep the text clear and easy to follow. You’ll
find code listings in monospace type, except when I tell you to actually type a
command. In that case, the command appears in bold type. When I introduce and
define a new term, I put it in italics.
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