Written in jargon-free English that puts concepts in proper context, this book gives you a better understanding of Vista innovations and capabilities, teaches you how to use Vista to increase worker productivity, and shows how the best system that can protect data sensitive. Best of all, Windows Vista Administration: Guide is definitely a problem-solving reference that lets you quickly access the solution you need, and helps you unlock certain features to improve system performance - without forcing you to page through the entire book. In part, the topics the book covers: Tour of what's new - including the Aero user interface, Sidebar, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Vista Search An overview of all five versions of Windows Vista Getting started - with workgroup networks, user profiles, VPN connections Customizing Vista - with virtual folders, Flip 3D, Control Panel Working with new software and hardware - such as installing printers, storage devices, software Configuring Internet Explorer 7 - phishing filters, cookies and privacy, popup blocker, RSS feeds Deploying Windows Vista - installation, imaging software, modules, migrating data Optimizing performance - memory, processor, disks, applications, networks, command line administration Security - auditing, disk quotas, account policies, user rights, group rights, IP security Troubleshooting tips - Startup repair tool, frozen applications, remote assistance, backup and restore And that just scratches the surface. Author Brian Culp supplies the answers with information-packed chapters, including one on Cool Vista Tricks that explains how to write their own gadgets for Sidebar, how to disable IM and email notifications using Vista Presenter, and more.