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Mastering Microsoft® Windows® 7 Administration

Name: Mastering Microsoft® Windows® 7 Administration
ISBN: 9780470559840

by William Panek, Tylor Wentworth

January 2010

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600 pages

16h 47m

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1. Overview of Windows 7
1.1. Introducing Windows 71.1.1. Overview of Windows XP1.1.2. Windows XP Service Pack 31.1.3. Overview of Windows Vista1.2. New Features in Windows 71.3. Windows 7 Architecture1.4. 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit1.5. The Bottom Line
2. Installing Windows 7
2.1. Preparing to Install Windows 72.1.1. Windows 7 Editions2.1.1.1. Windows 7 Starter2.1.1.2. Windows 7 Home Basic2.1.1.3. Windows 7 Home Premium2.1.1.4. Windows 7 Professional2.1.1.5. Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate2.1.2. Hardware Requirements2.1.3. The Hardware Compatibility List2.1.3.1. BIOS Compatibility2.1.3.2. Driver Requirements2.1.4. New Install or Upgrade?2.1.4.1. Upgrade Considerations2.1.4.2. Hardware Compatibility Issues2.1.4.3. Application Compatibility Issues2.1.4.4. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor2.1.4.5. An Upgrade Checklist2.1.5. Disk Space Partitioning2.1.6. Language and Locale2.2. Installing Windows 72.2.1. Performing a Clean Install of Windows 72.2.2. Performing an Upgrade to Windows 72.2.3. Troubleshooting Installation Problems2.2.3.1. Identifying Common Installation Problems2.2.3.2. Troubleshooting with Installation Log Files2.2.4. Migrating Files and Settings2.2.4.1. User State Migration Tool2.2.4.2. Using the USMT2.2.4.3. Windows Easy Transfer2.2.5. Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 72.2.6. Supporting Multiboot Options2.2.7. Using Windows Activation2.2.8. Using Windows Update2.2.8.1. Check for Updates2.2.8.2. Change Settings2.2.8.3. View Update History2.2.8.4. Restore Hidden Updates2.2.8.5. Installed Updates2.2.9. Installing Windows Service Packs2.3. The Bottom Line
3. Automating the Windows 7 Installation
3.1. Choosing Automated Deployment Options3.1.1. Introducing the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 20103.1.2. Performing an Unattended Installation3.1.2.1. Advantages of Using an Unattended Installation3.1.2.2. Disadvantages of Using an Unattended Installation3.1.3. Using Windows Deployment Services3.1.3.1. Advantages of Using WDS3.1.3.2. Disadvantages of Using WDS3.1.4. Using the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging3.1.4.1. Advantages of Using the System Preparation Tool3.1.4.2. Disadvantages of Using the System Preparation Tool3.1.5. Using the Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK)3.1.6. Summary of Windows 7 Deployment Tools3.2. Deploying Unattended Installations3.2.1. Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging3.2.2. Preparing a Windows 7 Installation3.2.3. Using ImageX to Create a Disk Image3.2.4. Installing from a Disk Image3.2.5. Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files3.2.5.1. Configuring Components Through Windows SIM3.2.5.2. Creating Answer Files with Windows SIM3.2.6. Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)3.2.6.1. Preparing the WDS Server3.2.6.2. WDS Server Requirements3.2.6.3. Network Services Requirements3.2.6.4. Installing the WDS Server Components3.2.6.4.1. Configuring the WDS Server to Respond to Client Requests3.2.6.4.2. Preparing the WDS Client3.2.7. Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit3.2.8. MAP System Requirements3.3. The Bottom Line
4. Configuring Disks
4.1. Configuring File Systems4.1.1. Selecting a File System4.1.1.1. FAT324.1.1.2. NTFS4.1.2. Converting a File System4.2. Configuring Disk Storage4.2.1. Basic Storage4.2.2. Dynamic Storage4.2.2.1. Simple Volumes4.2.2.2. Spanned Volumes4.2.2.3. Striped Volumes4.2.3. GUID Partition Table4.3. Accessing and Managing the Disk Management Utility4.3.1. Using the MMC4.3.2. Accessing the MMC4.3.2.1. Configuring MMC Modes4.3.2.2. Adding Snap-Ins4.3.3. Accessing the Disk Management Utility4.3.4. Managing Administrative Hard Disk Tasks4.3.4.1. Viewing Disk Properties4.3.4.2. Viewing Volume and Local Disk Properties4.3.4.3. Adding a New Disk4.3.4.4. Creating a Volume or a Partition4.3.4.5. Upgrading a Basic Disk to a Dynamic or GPT Disk4.3.4.6. Changing the Drive Letter and Path4.3.4.7. Deleting Partitions and Volumes4.4. Managing Dynamic Storage4.4.1. Creating Simple, Spanned, and Striped Volumes4.4.2. Creating Extended Volumes4.5. Troubleshooting Disk Management4.5.1. Using Disk Management Status Codes4.5.2. Troubleshooting Disks That Fail to Initialize4.6. Managing Data Compression4.6.1. Using the Compact Command-Line Utility4.6.2. Using Compressed (Zipped) Folders4.7. Managing Data Encryption with EFS4.7.1. Encrypting and Decrypting Folders and Files4.7.2. Managing EFS File Sharing4.7.3. Using the DRA to Recover Encrypted Data4.7.4. Creating a DRA on a Stand-Alone Windows 7 Computer4.7.5. Recovering Encrypted Files4.7.6. Using the Cipher Utility4.8. Using Disk Maintenance Tools4.8.1. Running the Disk Defragment Utility4.8.2. Running the Disk Cleanup Utility4.8.3. Running the Check Disk Utility4.9. The Bottom Line
5. Managing the Windows 7 Desktop
5.1. Configuring Desktop Settings5.1.1. Configuring Windows Aero5.1.2. Customizing the Taskbar and Start Menu5.1.2.1. Configuring Taskbar Properties5.1.2.2. Configuring Start Menu Properties5.1.2.3. Configuring Toolbar Options5.1.3. Configuring Shortcuts5.2. Configuring Windows Gadgets5.3. Managing Multiple Languages and Regional Settings5.3.1. Configuring Multilingual Technology5.3.2. Configuring Windows 7 Multilanguage Support5.3.2.1. Using Localized Versions of Windows 75.3.2.2. Installing Windows 7 Language Packs5.3.3. Enabling and Configuring Multilingual Support5.4. Configuring Accessibility Features5.4.1. Setting Accessibility Options5.4.2. Configuring Accessibility Utilities5.5. Configuring the Power Button5.6. Managing a Multiple-User Environment5.7. Managing User Profiles5.8. The Bottom Line

6. Managing the Interface
6.1. Configuring Windows 76.1.1. What's in Control Panel?6.1.2. Understanding the System Icon6.1.3. Using the Registry Editor6.2. Managing Display Devices6.2.1. Configuring Video Adapters6.2.2. Using Multiple-Display Support6.2.2.1. Setting Up Multiple-Display Support6.2.2.2. Troubleshooting Multiple-Display Support6.3. Power Management for Mobile Computer Hardware6.3.1. Recognizing the Improvements to Power Management6.3.2. Managing Power States6.3.3. Managing Power Options6.3.4. Configuring Power Plans6.4. Configuring Advanced Power Settings6.4.1. Configuring Hibernation6.4.2. Managing Power Consumption Using the Battery Meter6.4.3. Using Windows ReadyBoost and Windows 76.4.4. Configuring Advanced Settings6.5. Managing Windows 7 Services6.6. The Bottom Line
7. Using Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop
7.1. Using Remote Assistance7.1.1. New and Updated Features in Remote Assistance7.1.2. Using Easy Connect7.1.3. Requesting an Invitation as a File7.1.4. Requesting an Invitation as Email7.1.5. Using Command-Line Remote Assistance7.1.5.1. Connecting with the Command Line, First-Time Establishment7.1.5.2. Using msra.exe to Reestablish an Easy Connect Session7.1.5.3. Creating an Email Invitation with a Password Defined by the Novice User7.1.5.4. Creating a Remote Assistance Invitation as a File Using a Random Password7.2. Using Remote Desktop7.2.1. New and Updated Features in Remote Desktop7.2.2. Configuring a Computer for Remote Desktop7.2.2.1. Initiating a Remote Desktop Session7.2.2.2. Identifying Remote Desktop Connection Options7.2.2.3. Using Remote Desktop Connection Options7.2.2.4. Saving a Remote Desktop RDP File7.2.2.5. Using a Saved RDP Remote Desktop File7.2.2.6. Setting the User Experience Option of Remote Desktop7.2.2.7. Viewing the Advanced Remote Desktop Gateway Options7.2.3. Providing Command-Line Remote Desktop7.2.3.1. Using MSTSC to Initiate a Remote Desktop Session7.2.3.2. Using MSTSC to Initiate a Remote Desktop Session by IP Address7.2.3.3. Using MSTSC to Edit a Previously Save RDP Configuration File7.2.3.4. Using MSTSC to Specify an IP Address and Define Width and Height for the Display7.3. The Bottom Line
8. Configuring Users and Groups
8.1. Understanding Windows 7 User Accounts8.1.1. Account Types8.1.2. Built-in Accounts8.1.3. Local and Domain User Accounts8.2. Logging On and Logging Off8.2.1. Local User Logon Authentication Process8.2.2. Logging Off Windows 78.3. Working with User Accounts8.3.1. Utilizing the Local Users and Groups Utility8.3.2. Using the User Accounts Utility in Control Panel8.3.3. Creating New Users8.3.3.1. Username Rules and Conventions8.3.3.2. Usernames and Security Identifiers8.3.4. Disabling User Accounts8.3.5. Deleting User Accounts8.3.6. Renaming User Accounts8.3.7. Changing a User's Password8.4. Managing User Properties8.4.1. Managing User Group Membership8.4.2. Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders8.4.2.1. Setting a Profile Path8.4.2.1.1. Using Roaming Profiles8.4.2.1.2. Using Mandatory Profiles8.4.2.1.3. Using Super Mandatory Profiles8.4.2.2. Configuring Logon Scripts8.4.2.3. Setting Up Home Folders8.5. Troubleshooting User Accounts Authentication8.5.1. Troubleshooting Local User Account Authentication8.5.2. Troubleshooting Domain User Accounts Authentication8.6. Creating and Managing Groups8.6.1. Using Built-in Groups8.6.2. Using Special Groups8.6.3. Working with Groups8.6.3.1. Creating New Groups8.6.3.2. Managing Group Membership8.6.3.3. Renaming Groups8.6.3.4. Deleting Groups8.7. The Bottom Line
9. Managing Security
9.1. Managing Security Configurations9.2. Understanding Group Policy Objects and Active Directory9.2.1. Active Directory Overview9.2.2. Understanding GPO Inheritance9.2.3. Using the Group Policy Result Tool9.3. Creating and Applying LGPOs9.3.1. Configuring Local Security Policies9.3.2. Using Account Policies9.3.2.1. Setting Password Policies9.3.2.2. Setting Account Lockout Policies9.3.3. Using Local Policies9.3.3.1. Setting Audit Policies9.3.3.2. Assigning User Rights9.3.3.3. Defining Security Options9.4. Configuring User Account Control9.4.1. Managing Privilege Elevation9.4.1.1. Elevated Privileges for Users9.4.1.2. Elevated Privileges for Executables9.4.2. Registry and File Virtualization9.5. Using Advanced Security Options9.5.1. Configuring Windows Firewall9.5.2. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security9.5.2.1. Inbound and Outbound Rules9.5.2.2. Connection Security Rules9.5.2.3. Monitoring9.6. Configuring the Action Center9.6.1. Using Windows Defender9.6.2. Performing a Manual Scan9.6.3. Configuring Windows Defender9.6.3.1. Options9.6.3.2. Microsoft SpyNet9.6.3.3. Quarantined Items9.6.3.4. Allowed Items9.6.3.5. Windows Defender Website9.6.3.6. Microsoft Malware Protection Center9.6.3.7. History Menu Option9.7. Using BitLocker Drive Encryption9.8. Managing File and Folder Security9.8.1. Folder Options9.8.1.1. Folder General Options9.8.1.2. Folder View Options9.8.1.3. Search Options9.8.2. Securing Access to Files and Folders9.8.2.1. Design Goals for Access Control9.8.2.2. Applying NTFS Permissions9.8.2.3. Controlling Permission Inheritance9.8.2.4. Understanding Ownership and Security Descriptors9.8.3. Determining Effective Permissions9.8.4. Viewing Effective Permissions9.8.5. Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files9.9. Managing Network Access9.9.1. Creating Shared Folders9.9.2. Configuring Share Permissions9.9.3. Combining Share and NTFS9.10. The Bottom Line
10. Configuring Hardware and Printers
10.1. Configuring Hardware10.1.1. Introducing Device Stage10.1.2. Using Device Manager10.1.3. Device Properties Available Within Device Manager10.1.4. Configuring Network Adapter Advanced Properties10.1.5. Installing and Updating Device Drivers10.1.5.1. Viewing Driver Details10.1.5.2. Updating Drivers10.1.5.3. Rolling Back to a Previous Version of a Device Driver10.1.5.4. Disabling a Device10.1.5.5. Enabling a Device10.1.5.6. Uninstalling a Device Drive10.1.5.7. Reinstalling a Device Driver Automatically10.2. Managing I/O Devices10.2.1. Configuring the Keyboard10.2.2. Changing the Repeat Delay for Your Keyboard10.2.3. Configuring the Mouse10.2.3.1. Reversing the Primary and Secondary Buttons from the Default10.2.3.2. Changing the Pointer to the Large-Sized Windows Aero Scheme10.2.3.3. Changing the Mouse Wheel Function to Scroll Screens Rather Than Lines10.2.4. Configuring Removable Storage Devices10.2.4.1. Modifying the Write Cache Policy for a Portable Storage Device10.2.4.2. Removing a Portable Hardware Device10.3. Managing Printers10.4. Installing Printers10.4.1. Installing a Printer for a Locally Connected Print Device10.4.2. Installing a Printer to Connect to a Shared Network Print Device10.4.3. Pausing Printing for the Locally Connected Printer10.4.4. Sending a Test Document to the Paused Locally Connected Printer10.4.5. Viewing Document Properties from a Job in the Print Queue10.4.6. Deleting a Document from the Queue10.4.7. Removing a Printer from Windows 710.5. The Bottom Line
11. Configuring Network Connectivity
11.1. Connecting Network Devices11.1.1. Installing a Network Adapter11.1.2. Configuring a Network Adapter11.1.2.1. Network Adapter Properties11.1.2.2. Navigating to the Advanced Tab and Assigning a Connection Type11.1.3. Troubleshooting a Network Adapter11.1.4. Connecting to a Network Projector11.1.5. Connecting to a Network Printer11.2. Connecting Wireless Devices11.2.1. Configuring Wireless Network Settings11.2.1.1. Viewing the Network And Sharing Center11.2.1.2. Viewing the Wireless Network Connection Status11.2.1.3. Viewing Wireless Network Connection Details11.2.1.4. Accessing the Wireless Network Adapter Properties Page from the Network And Sharing Center11.2.2. Configuring Wireless Network Security11.2.2.1. Configuring a Network And Sharing Center Wireless Access Device11.2.2.2. Configuring the Network And Sharing Center Wireless Network Client11.2.3. Joining and Sharing HomeGroups in Windows 711.3. Understanding Network Protocols11.3.1. Overview of TCP/IP11.3.1.1. Benefits of Using TCP/IP11.3.1.2. Features of TCP/IP11.3.1.3. Basics of IP Addressing and Configuration11.3.1.3.1. IPv4 Address Types11.3.1.3.2. IPv4 Address Classes11.3.1.3.3. IPv4 Subnet Mask11.3.1.3.4. IPv4 Default Gateway11.3.1.3.5. DNS Servers11.3.1.3.6. WINS Servers11.3.1.3.7. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)11.3.2. Using Deployment Options for TCP/IP Configurations11.3.2.1. Configuring Static IP Addressing11.3.2.1.1. Statically Configuring a Windows 7 IPv4 address and DNS Server11.3.2.1.2. Access Advanced Configuration TCP/IPv4 Properties11.3.2.2. Setting Up DHCP11.3.2.3. Using APIPA11.3.2.4. Using Multiple IP Addresses11.3.2.5. Using Alternate Configuration11.3.2.6. Using IPv6 Addresses11.3.2.7. Testing IP Configuration11.3.2.7.1. Using the ipconfig Command11.3.2.7.2. Using the ping Command11.3.2.7.3. Using the nbtstat Command11.3.3. TCP/IP Troubleshooting11.4. The Bottom Line
12. Networking with Windows Server 2008
12.1. Understanding Networking12.1.1. The Windows Peer-to-Peer Network Model12.1.2. Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Network12.1.3. Microsoft Networking Terms and Roles12.2. New Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Features12.2.1. Requirements for Windows Server 2008 Installation12.2.2. Installing Windows Server 200812.3. Adding Windows 7 to the Domain Environment12.4. Understanding Virtualization12.4.1. Understanding Microsoft's Hyper-V Technology12.4.1.1. Benefits of Hyper-V12.4.1.2. Features of Hyper-V12.4.1.3. Installing Hyper-V on Windows Server 200812.4.1.4. Creating a Hyper-V Windows 7 Virtual Machine12.4.2. Understanding Microsoft Virtual PC12.5. The Bottom Line
13. Configuring Internet Explorer 8
13.1. Overview of IE813.2. Using New IE8 Features13.2.1. Defining IE8 Accelerators13.2.1.1. Adding the Define With Bing Accelerator to IE813.2.1.2. Managing IE8 Accelerators13.2.1.3. Handling Accelerators in IE813.2.2. Defining IE8 Web Slices13.2.2.1. Adding a Stock Quote Web Slice to IE813.2.2.2. Managing IE8 Web Slices13.2.3. Browsing with IE8's Compatibility View13.3. Using Updated Features of IE813.3.1. Exploring Address Bar and Tab Updates13.3.1.1. Browsing with the Smart Address Bar13.3.1.2. Opening a New Tab and Launching the Search With Bing Page13.3.2. Using Find On Page and Improved Zoom13.3.2.1. Searching with the Improved Find On Page13.3.2.2. Viewing Web Content with Improved Zoom13.4. Using IE8's New Security and Safety Features13.4.1. Understanding Domain Highlighting13.4.2. Defending Against XSS and Click-Jacking13.4.3. Working with SmartScreen Filters13.4.4. Browsing with InPrivate Browsing and InPrivate Filtering13.5. Using IE8's Enhanced Security and Safety Features13.5.1. Protecting the User with Data Execution Prevention13.5.2. Dealing with Automatic Crash Recovery13.5.3. Controlling Your Browsing with Enhanced Delete Browsing History13.6. Using IE813.6.1. Taking Advantage of the Instant Search Box13.6.1.1. Adding a New Search Provider to the Instant Search Box13.6.1.2. Managing Search Providers13.6.2. Configuring RSS13.6.2.1. Subscribing to an RSS Feed13.6.2.2. Managing an RSS Feed13.6.3. Installing Add-ons to IE813.6.4. Controlling Pop-ups with IE8's Pop-up Blocker13.6.4.1. Changing the Blocking Level for Pop-up Blocker13.6.4.2. Adding a Website to the Allowed Sites for Pop-up Blocker13.6.5. Using Protected Mode for IE813.6.6. Configuring IE8 Options13.6.6.1. General Parameters in Internet Properties13.6.6.2. Security Parameters in Internet Properties13.6.6.3. Privacy Configurations in Internet Properties13.6.6.4. Content Control in Internet Properties13.6.6.5. Connection Settings in Internet Properties13.6.6.6. Program Options in Internet Properties13.6.6.7. Advanced Settings in Internet Properties13.7. The Bottom Line
14. Installing and Configuring Applications
14.1. Getting Started in Windows 714.2. Accessing Email in Windows 714.2.1. Installing Live Mail14.2.2. Setting Up Email Accounts with Live Mail14.2.3. Configuring Options in Live Mail14.2.4. Setting Up Safety Parameters in Live Mail14.2.5. Using the Live Mail Calendar14.2.6. Using Live Mail Contacts14.3. Integrating Windows Fax and Scan14.3.1. Configuring Fax Support14.3.1.1. Adding a Fax Account14.3.1.2. Setting Fax Properties14.3.1.3. Starting the Fax Service14.3.2. Managing Imaging Devices14.4. Using Windows Media Player 1214.4.1. Understanding the Windows Media Player 12 Interface14.4.2. Playing Music CDs in Windows Media Player 1214.4.3. Playing DVDs in Windows Media Player 1214.5. Controlling Digital Media with Windows Media Center14.5.1. Using Windows Media Centers Menus14.5.2. Accessing Other Devices on Your Network with Windows Media Center14.6. Installing and Uninstalling Applications in Windows 714.6.1. Installing an Application from a Disk14.6.1.1. Launching the Installation Program14.6.1.2. Dealing with the Standard Installation Prompts14.6.2. Repairing or Changing an Application14.6.3. Uninstalling an Application14.6.4. Modifying Windows 7 Features (Built-in Programs)14.7. The Bottom Line
15. Maintaining and Optimizing Windows 7
15.1. Understanding Windows 7 Performance Optimization15.1.1. Creating Baselines15.1.1.1. Identifying System Bottlenecks15.1.1.2. Determining Trends15.1.2. Testing Configuration Changes or Tuning Efforts15.1.3. Using Alerts for Problem Notification15.2. Optimizing Windows 7 with Performance Monitor15.2.1. Using Resource Monitor15.2.2. Utilizing Customized Counters in Performance Monitor15.2.2.1. Selecting the Appropriate View15.2.2.2. Adding Counters15.2.2.3. Managing Performance Monitor Properties15.2.3. Managing Performance Monitor Data with Collector Sets15.2.3.1. Creating a User-Defined Data Collector Set15.2.3.2. Creating an Alert15.2.4. Managing System Performance15.2.4.1. Monitoring and Optimizing Memory15.2.4.2. Key Counters to Track for Memory Management15.2.5. Managing Processor Performance15.2.5.1. Key Counters to Track for Processor15.2.5.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Processor15.2.6. Managing the Disk Subsystem15.2.6.1. Key Counters to Track for the Disk Subsystem15.2.6.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Disk Subsystem15.2.7. Optimizing the Network Subsystem15.2.7.1. Key Counters to Track for the Network Subsystem15.2.7.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Network Subsystem15.3. Using Reliability Monitor15.4. Using Windows 7 Tools to Discover System Information15.4.1. Getting System Information15.4.2. Using Task Manager15.4.2.1. Managing Application Tasks in Task Manager15.4.2.2. Managing Process Tasks in Task Manager15.4.2.3. Managing Services in Task Manager15.4.2.4. Managing Performance Tasks in Task Manager15.4.2.5. Managing Networking Tasks in Task Manager15.4.2.6. Managing Users in Task Manager15.4.3. Scoring Windows 7 with Performance Information and Tools15.5. Using System Configuration15.6. Setting Up Task Scheduler15.6.1. Creating a Scheduled Task15.6.2. Managing Scheduled Task Properties15.6.3. Troubleshooting Scheduled Tasks15.7. Using Event Viewer15.8. Maintaining Windows 7 with Backup and Restore15.8.1. Creating a Backup15.8.2. Restoring Files from a Backup15.8.3. Using Advanced Backup Options15.8.4. Using System Protection15.9. The Bottom Line
A. The Bottom Line
A.1. Chapter 1: Overview of Windows 7A.2. Chapter 2: Installing Windows 7A.3. Chapter 3: Automating the Windows 7 InstallationA.4. Chapter 4: Configuring DisksA.5. Chapter 5: Managing the Windows 7 DesktopA.6. Chapter 6: Managing the InterfaceA.7. Chapter 7: Using Remote Assistance and Remote DesktopA.8. Chapter 8: Configuring Users and GroupsA.9. Chapter 9: Managing SecurityA.10. Chapter 10: Configuring Hardware and PrintersA.11. Chapter 11: Configuring Network ConnectivityA.12. Chapter 12: Networking with Windows Server 2008A.13. Chapter 13: Configuring Internet Explorer 8A.14. Chapter 14: Installing and Configuring ApplicationsA.15. Chapter 15: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows 7

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