Dig into Windows XP—and discover how you can really put its networking and security features to work! Also covering Windows 2000, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday networking tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!

• From Ethernet to WiFi, build a fast, reliable, security-enhanced network
• Keep your system current with Windows Update
• Design and troubleshoot a comprehensive data backup and recovery solution
• Help prevent network invasions with firewall solutions, encryption systems, Windows AntiSpyware, and other defenses
• Use logon, authentication, and Group Policy to help control access to shared resources
• Take ultimate control by blocking ports, encrypting files, and installing digital certificates
• Monitor security events by configuring auditing policies and security templates

CD features:

• Complete eBook
• Insider Extras—including sample batch and script files plus security templates
• Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook
• Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook
• Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition eBook
• Microsoft resources—including Windows XP Expert Zone articles and downloadable security resources
• Links to Web sites of Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs)

For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.