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Here’s the ideal, on-the-go reference that desktop administrators and support professionals can carry with them as they support and manage Windows 7. Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows 7 – from desktop configuration and management to networking and security issues. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks by using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the pr… More >>
THE BOOK IS 2 INCHES THICK 8 INCHES LONG AND 6INCHES WIDE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO CALL THIS A POCKET SIZED BOOK, MAKE IT SO IT FITS IN A POCKET. ON THE COVER”PORTABLE AND PRECISE, THIS POCKET-SIZED GUIDE”. IT MIGHT BE THE BEST BOOK ON THE MARKET, BUT I’M NOT LUGGING A FULL SIZE BOOK AROUND. SORRY
Rating: 1 / 5
At the time of this writing Windows 7 is to be released in about 10 days. I’ve looked through the book while working with Windows 7 Release Candidate and the book has helped me find what I’m looking for. However, to call this a “Pocket Consultant” makes me wonder as to the size of the author’s pockets. This isn’t a small book, but it’s very useful.
Rating: 4 / 5
Worth the money and extremely helpful for 70-685 and 70-680. Also completely different from any other windows 7 book I bought and completely fantastic. Overall, this pocket consultant is informative and with everything I was looking for to understand windows 7 better. If you are running windows 7, you can’t do without this book. Many tips, extras and more. Covers so many things other book don’t even talk about, making it perfect for anyone wanting to know more.
I’m using it to help me study for exams 70-680 and 70-685 as its better in many ways than the exam books I bought. For Exam 70-680 covers, these areas exceptionally well:
Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
*Perform a clean installation.
*Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of Windows.
Deploying Windows 7
*Capture a system image.
*Prepare a system image for deployment.
*Deploy a system image.
Configuring Hardware and Applications
*Configure devices.
*Configure application compatibility.
*Configure Internet Explorer.
Configuring Network Connectivity
*Configure IPv4 network settings.
*Configure IPv6 network settings.
*Configure networking settings.
*Configure Windows Firewall.
*Configure remote management.
Configuring Access to Resources
*Configure shared resources.
*Configure file and folder access.
*Configure user account control (UAC).
*Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
*Configure mobility options.
*Configure remote connections.
Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7
*Configure updates to Windows 7.
*Manage disks.
*Monitor systems.
*Configure performance settings.
Configuring Backup and Recovery Options
*Configure backup.
*Configure system recovery options.
*Configure file recovery options.
For Exam 70-680, that’s everything, except:
Migrate user profiles.
Configure application restrictions.
Configure authentication and authorization.
Configure BranchCache.
Configure DirectAccess.
These areas are discussed but not enough to master. The exam book was better there. For 70-685 covers most everything you’ll need for support and in all areas of the exam, which is excellent. Covers these areas very well:
Identifying Cause of and Resolving Desktop Application Issues
*Identify and resolve new software installation issues.
*Identify and resolve software configuration issues.
*Identify cause of and resolve software failure issues.
Identifying Cause of and Resolving Networking Issues
*Identify and resolve logon issues.
*Identify and resolve network connectivity issues.
*Identify and resolve names resolution issues.
*Identify and resolve network printer issues.
Managing and Maintaining Systems That Run Windows 7 Client
*Identify and resolve performance issues.
*Identify and resolve hardware failure issues.
Supporting Mobile Users
*Identify and resolve wireless connectivity issues.
*Identify and resolve remote access issues.
Identifying Cause of and Resolving Security Issues
*Identify and resolve Windows Internet Explorer security issues.
*Identify and resolve issues due to malicious software.
*Identify and resolve encryption issues.
*Identify and resolve software update issues.
All areas of 70-685 are discussed throughout the book though some aspects are lacking such as specific connect the dots for licensing restrictions or digital signing causing application installion failure. Still in a lot of areas Stanek’s Windows 7 pocket book was better than the exam books I bought. I used both for studying and plan to keep using this one for a long long time. Also at about half the cost of just one of the exams books alone, its an exceptionally good value.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve purchased many Pocket consultants and ordered this as soon as I saw it. I’ve been reading it for the past 2 months now and I am VERY pleased with this book! Stanek knows more about Windows than anyone.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this book because I’ve found all of William Stanek’s other tech books to be so freaking amaziing. Never ceases to amaze me how he packs more into his books than anyone else and all while writing with the crisp clarity he is known for. Stanek knows more about Windows than any 10 other Win gurus put together and that expertise shows throughout. As others have said, there’s lots of expert insights and tips unique to the author.
Anyone who wants to know more about Win7 owes it to themselves to get this book. Every developer and admin where I consult have at least 3 or 4 of Stanek’s books. His books more often than not are on the desks of the eng and support techs too. This is because Stanek knows his stuff and he knows how to get to the point. Priced at 1/2 of most other books, it’s a good value. As I’ve done with his other pocket books in the past (and passed my exams btw) I’m using it along with a cert guide to study for my exams.
Rating: 5 / 5