The authoritative technical guide required by system administrators and other MIS professionals responsible for the care and feeding of Microsoft Windows 98 within their organizations, this reference offers the most complete source of professional-level information on the new version available anywhere.
At the end of the course, students will be able to: Configure the hardware, system, and software settings that comprise the Windows 98 environment. Manage hard disks in Windows 98. Install and configure a local printer. Install Windows 98 in a network environment. Configure Windows 98 network components. Implement Windows 98 on a Windows NT network. Implement Windows 98 on a Novell NetWare network. Manage Windows 98 User Profiles. Implement Windows 98 System Policies. Implement Dial-Up Networking in Windows 98. Use Windows 98 and Web-based tools to maintain and troubleshoot systems in a stand-alone configuration and in a network environment.
"In this book you will get comprehensive guidance straight from the Microsoft Windows team. Topics covered are: plan, test and automate your deployment ; centrally manage users and network resources with Group Policy and IntelliMirror technologies ; exploit enhancements in disk, file system and device management capabilities ; manage authentication, authorization, access control and EFS ; connect clients to Windows-based networks ; configure TCP/IP, IP addressing and name resolution services ; implement Remote Desktop, remote access and mobile uers support features ; and much more." - back cover.
Fortunately, most of us don't need to fiddle with the Registry. But if it's your job, this book is the reference you'll want to have close by. The book-and-CD set provides an overview, starting from the baseline tools of the Registry that are directly accessible, like RegEdit and .INF files. Concepts and recurring features of the Registry are explained, so developers can ensure that their applications are well behaved in the many flavors of 32-bit Windows. They'll also be able to extend the functionality of the various Windows shells through proper modification of Registry files. It's a single comprehensive source of much-needed information and tools. "Inside The Microsoft Windows 98 Registry" topics include: - The basics - The Registry Editor and other Registry tools - Registering filename extensions - Customizing the desktop, Start Menu, and Control Panel - Customizing the Explorer menu and shell icon settings - Miscellaneous Registry settings - Programming issues
To help millions of users get up to speed quickly, ""Introducing Microsoft Windows 98"" provides a valuable overview of the features, benefits, and behavior of the newest version of Windows. The book gives readers a crisp, clear introduction to the ways they will use Windows 98, both on their own machine and online, through the Internet and Intranets. Cover Title
In a concise and clear format, O'Reilly and Mott deliver all the pertinent information that Windows 98 users will need to know. The readers get both the nitty-gritty details and the bigger context as they learn about the Active Desktop, file management, and basic communication features.
Get the in-depth information you need to use Group Policy to administer Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista—direct from a leading Group Policy MVP and the Microsoft Group Policy team. With Group Policy and Active Directory directory service, administrators can take advantage of policy-based management to streamline the administration of users and computers throughout the enterprise—from servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, to workstations running Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional. This essential resource provides in-depth technical information and expert insights for simplifying and automating administrative tasks, including policy enforcement, system updates, and software installations, as well as how to centralize the management of network resources. The CD provides essential utilities, job aids, and more. It’s everything you need to help increase your efficiency while bolstering user productivity, security services, and system reliability. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Get a head start evaluating Windows 10--with technical insights from award-winning journalist and Windows expert Ed Bott. This guide introduces new features and capabilities, providing a practical, high-level overview for IT professionals ready to begin deployment planning now. This edition was written after the release of Windows 10 version 1511 in November 2015 and includes all of its enterprise-focused features. The goal of this book is to help you sort out what’s new in Windows 10, with a special emphasis on features that are different from the Windows versions you and your organization are using today, starting with an overview of the operating system, describing the many changes to the user experience, and diving deep into deployment and management tools where it’s necessary.