Shannon Drake said
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.
C. Bower said
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
A. Gaige said
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.
L. Hayes said
William Stanek is one of the leading authorities on all things Microsoft for a reason--he knows his stuff better than just about anyone else and his books are always chock full of useful advice. The book zeroes in on administration topics that anyone in IT can use to deploy, configure and manage Windows 7.
The depth and scope of the book is amazing, considering its only about 700 pages. No other author I've found is able to examine advanced topics so clearly while at the same time being so concise. The author excels at getting to the point, telling you the hows and whys and more.
Very helpful, very focused, should be in every IT library. Also great for those who want the more advanced topics not typically covered in other books. In short, don't see how you can go wrong with this one.
Doug Crawford said
Had this for few weeks now and read it cover to cover. As always, Stanek's writing is concise and clear, and like all his books, this one's packed with useful info and expert insights. Although it says "administrator" in the title, it's an excellent choice for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Windows 7. I'll also add that at around 700 pages and having more useful info than some books with 2x the pages, there's nothing pocket-sized about this book (but the book is light and easy to tote around).
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