If you are an IT Professional (IT Pro) or even a power user that is responsible for deployment, configuration, and management of Windows desktops within your organization, this book is for you. It covers the basics of everything an IT Pro needs to know to get started. As part of the popular Rational Guide series from Rational Press, you know and trust that in only 256 pages, this guide will get you up to speed quickly. Technical Accuracy is assured by Stephen L. Rose, Sr. Community Manager, Windows Client IT Pro, Microsoft Corporation.

Book Outline

• Part I: Introduction
  Covers an overview of Windows 7, the differences (and similiarities) to Windows Vista, Windows 7 Editions, and a tour of the user interface (UI). This part also discusses application compatibility, hardware compatibility, searching and security.
• Part II: Migration and Deployment
  Covers the migration and deployment tools and techniques for making the move from Windows XP and Windows Vista.
• Part III: Management
  Covers overall management tasks, including updates, backup and recovery, performance tuning, troubleshooting, PowerShell 2.0, and virtualization.
• Part IV: Advanced Topics - "Better Together"
  Covers integration points with Windows Server 2008 R2, including those for Group Policy, DirectAccess, and Branch Cache.

About the Author

Anthony Mann is a veteran author who has authored or co-authored more than 15 titles. He also manages the Microsoft Windows Client forums on TechNet, including the Windows 7 TechNet forums.

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