Information Technology

Windows Vista Administration

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So here it is. Nearly six years since its release of Windows XP, Microsoft has released its latest operating system, and it’s coming soon to a computer near you. And because you’ve picked up this book, chances are that said computer is the one you’re using right now.
“But so what,” you say. “What’s so great about Windows Vista? Why should I upgrade my own computer to Windows Vista? Better yet, why should every single person in my corporate network upgrade? What’s going to make this a cost-effective upgrade, and how am I going to justify the expense?”
What follows in this chapter are answers to some of these questions, by way of a brief discussion of some of Vista’s new features. But note that the answers are certainly subjective in nature. Are Parental Controls vital to systems I administer? Is this Presentation feature going to save me money? Is Windows Flip 3D going to save time and confusion? Of course, the answers differ according to the needs of the individual and/or the enterprise.
Also realize that this chapter is by no means an exhaustive compendium of every- thing new in Windows Vista, but rather a guided tour of the significant changes as interpreted by one person. Microsoft has filled up hundreds of pages’ worth of white papers covering these new enhancements; my job is to save you time and trouble by highlighting the most significant changes, and moreover, the most significant features of these changes.
We’ll start with what’s most obvious: the user interface, including features such as the new desktop and Sidebar. Later in the chapter, we’ll examine a few new features with greater “administrative muscle,” such as deployment and customization options. In fact, some of the features first introduced here will even merit further discussion during later chapters.

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: ., 2007

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1-801

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English

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978-0-596-52959-8

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Windows Vista Administration

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