Introducing Windows Vista | Book

Get a head start with the newest release of Microsoft Windows Vista--with insights from expert author and MVP William Stanek. Preview and evaluate the latest features, capabilities, and improvements to Microsoft Windows--and hit the ground running. What's new and improved in the newest release of the Microsoft Windows family of client operating systems? Which versions of Windows Vista are right for you and your organization? How will the new features and capabilities in Windows Vista improve security, make users more productive, and make it easier for IT professionals to deploy, manage, and support Windows desktops and mobile clients? Popular author and MVP William Stanek offers expert… more » insights in this first look into the latest generation of Windows operating systems. Discover the new features and tools for deploying Windows Vista, help secure PCs and user accounts, migrate user settings and data, manage application compatibility, improve reliability, reduce support costs, develop applications, and help users achieve new levels of productivity and success at home or on the job. It's the guided preview for IT professionals, business decision makers, early adopters, users, and developers--and anyone else who wants to start planning and hit the ground running with Windows Vista. Microsoft Windows Vista is designed to dramatically improve the computing experience of every kind of PC user--from people at home who use their PCs for simple Web browsing, to business people who must organize and act on large volumes of data, to scientists who routinely perform complex mathematical analysis. To make sure that everyone has an offering tailored to meet their specific needs, Microsoft will deliverfive different versions of Windows Vista, each focused on the unique needs of different types of home users and business users. From the perspective of an IT professional, Windows Vista is easier to deploy and less expensive to maintain than any earlier version of Windows. From the perspective of end users, Windows Vista's improved performance and reliability add value by allowing people to be more effective while performing their jobs. Windows Vista advancements in security and reliability, along with its cost and operational efficiencies, give IT professionals and their users confidence in their PCs. With Windows Vista, users have clear ways to organize and view their information, which enables them to focus on the most important aspects of their jobs. Windows Vista communication, mobility, and networking features keep users connected to people, information, and devices. « less