Provides updated coverage of essential Windows XP Professional topics, including desktop customization, dial-up networking, multi-language support, system and network administration, and system optimization and recovery.

"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.

"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.

The definitive resource for administering Windows XP Professional-straight from the Microsoft Windows Team. Get detailed technical guidance and, new in this edition, 120+ tools on CD-ROM, a bonus eBook, and updated security information.

The definitive resource for administering Windows XP Professional-straight from the Microsoft Windows Team. Get detailed technical guidance and, new in this edition, 120+ tools on CD-ROM, a bonus eBook, and updated security information.

Install, configure, and support Windows XP Professional with definitive technical guidance from the Microsoft Windows team and two industry veterans. This official RESOURCE KIT has been fully updated and revised-with coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2, featuring Advanced Security Technologies, along with new chapters on managing software updates, the Windows Firewall, and wireless networking. You'll also find 120+ timesaving administrative tools and scripts-plus additional content and eBooks-on the CD. It's everything you need to help maximize the performance and reliability of your business desktops-and help reduce ownership and support costs. Get in-depth guidance on how to: •Plan, customize, and troubleshoot your deployment •Use Group Policy and IntelliMirror technologies to manage users and network resources •Administer disks, file systems, devices, print services, and digital media •Manage authentication, authorization, access control, and EFS •Configure TCP/IP, IP addressing, name resolution, and remote networking services •NEW-Configure wireless networking protocols and standards; apply best practices for support •NEW-Implement the boot-time security feature and other Windows Firewall enhancements •NEW-Design and deploy a software update management strategy •Apply expert strategies to diagnose and resolve system problems faster CD inside Resource Kit tools and eBooks inside! CD features: •120+ tools and utilities for administering Windows-based clients and servers •Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Automating and Customizing Installations eBook •Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition eBook •Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook •Fully searchable eBook of the complete RESOURCE KIT.