Windows(r) XP Professional: The Complete Reference

This reference and guide provides instruction on installing, configuring, and customizing Windows XP Professional, its uses, security and disaster recovery, LAN, remote network connections, the internet, and the operating system's management and automation. Each chapter provides topic-specific instructions, illustrated with screen captures, charts, and diagrams. The book is best suited for intermediate-level users. Hart-Davis is the author of numerous computer books. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

The Definitive Resource on Windows XP Professional

Covers intermediate to advanced features of Windows XP Professional for corporate and small networks

This one-of-a-kind resource delivers the information you need to take your Windows XP Professional skills to the expert level. Learn how Windows XP Professional fits into large, domain-based networks running on Windows 2000 Server or Windows.NET Server. Discover how administrators can configure the operating system centrally, and learn how to work with Windows XP Professional as a network client. Windows XP Professional: The Complete Reference provides clearly written chapters in well-organized sections to help you push Windows XP Professional to the limits of its impressive capabilities on small-office networks or on standalone computers.

• Become an expert with the corporate world's most widely used operating system
• Set up Windows XP Professional manually, or build automated installation routines to quickly install it on multiple computers
• Customize Windows XP Professional Explorer and Internet Explorer so you can work more quickly and easily
• Audio- and video-conference, or share applications over a network or the Internet
• Manage, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot your operating system
• Configure, share, and troubleshoot network connections
• Build your own small-office or home-office network around Windows XP Professional
• Establish secure remote connections to your office network or PC
• Secure your computer, your data, and your communications
• Use a wireless network connection in the office or at home