Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrator’s Pocket Consultant William R. Stanek PDF

The practical, portable guide to Windows® XP Professional! Whether you support 50 desktops or 5000, this indispensable guide provides fast answers for the day-to-day administration of the Windows® XP Professional operating system. This pocket-sized resource zeroes in on essential desktop support issues and procedures—delivering critical details through quick-reference tables, step-by-step instructions, and lists. It’s the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether you’re at your desk or in the field! GET FAST FACTS TO: • Manage and troubleshoot system configuration • Configure hardware and network devices • Customize desktop settings and optimize the user workspace • Control system access through user and group accounts • Support laptops and mobile users • Enable remote access—from dial-up to wireless • Configure offline files and disk quotas • Use Group Policy to customize Internet settings • Schedule routine maintenance and backups • Resolve system problems and optimize performance