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Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for core configuration and administrative tasks in Windows 8.1. Zero in on the essentials through quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done - whether at your desk or in the field.
Coverage includes:
Configuring and optimizing Windows 8.1 computers
Customizing the desktop and interface
Configuring user and computer policies
Automating configuration
Managing user access and security features
Installing and maintaining programs
Managing hardware devices and drivers
Handling maintenance and support tasks
List of contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows 8.1 administration
- Chapter 2: Configuring and optimizing Windows 8.1 computers
- Chapter 3: Customizing the desktop and the interface
- Chapter 4: Automating Windows 8.1 configuration
- Chapter 5: Managing user access and security
- Chapter 6: Managing remote access to workstations
- Chapter 7: Installing and maintaining applications
- Chapter 8: Managing hardware devices and drivers
- Chapter 9: Handling maintenance and support tasks
- Chapter 10: Backing up and recovering a computer
- About the author
About the author
William R. Stanek has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He has written nearly 100 books including: Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant,, Windows Server 2008 Inside Out, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd Edition, and Microsoft IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (all from Microsoft Press). He also wrote MCSE Core Exams in a Nutshell and Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide for O'Reilly.
Summary
Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for administering configuration and core services in Windows 8.1.
