Windows® 7 Resource Kit Review

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Windows® 7 Resource Kit ReviewFor a first edition, this RSK shows great promise. Too much information for those who wish to only be power users of the OS, but for anyone who needs to master and administer Windows 7, you can't go wrong with this behemoth. You would be hard pressed to not find an answer to general question or administrative need therein.
Continuing the trend set forth in prior Windows RSKs, this RSK introduces a lot of topics, but requires you to purchase additional books or read additional (and most of the time lengthy) TechNet material to fully make use of the technology or to completely understand what information they did present. A good example of this is PowerShell. The RSK and CD make heavy use of PowerShell scripts to automate tasks, but you do need to follow their How-To link if you actually want to learn the language. Another good example is the section on automated deployment. Although an excellent overview, most of the information you will need to completely perform the task you must get from one of the 7 links they provide you for resource materials.
I have also been somewhat surprised at the amount of information which is just missing, items that any administrator opting to customize the environment might need. As an example, if you're looking to deploy Win7 using the WIM on the install DVD instead of capturing your own, you will probably want to configure the Default User profile - a topic you will find minimal information on beyond folder locations and establishing mandatory profiles. Something as simple as how to configure the default background image is nowhere to be found. There are also no references to OEM configurations, such as changing the stock background image displayed when at the logon screen. Countless web sites publicize the information, but not the RSK.
Yes, this RSK is well written and an invaluable addition to your administrative library, but it won't be the last book on Windows 7 you buy/read.
Windows® 7 Resource Kit Overview
In-depth and comprehensive, this RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to administer your Windows 7 system. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best—Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows 7 product team—along with essential scripts and resources. In addition, "Direct from the Source" sidebars offer deep insights and troubleshooting tips from the Windows 7 team.

Get expert guidance on how to:

Use Microsoft Deployment Toolkit best practices and tools.
Plan user-state migration and test application compatibility.
Exploit new Group Policy features, settings, and ADMX templates.
Configure software updates and client-security technologies.
Administer disks, file systems, file sharing, search, and Windows Internet Explorer® 8.
Install and troubleshoot printers, devices, and services.
Manage IPsec, IPv6, wireless, and remote connectivity.
Use performance monitoring and diagnostic tools to manage desktop health.
Resolve common startup, hardware, and networking issues.

CD features:

Sample VBScript scripts and Windows PowerShell™ scripts
Troubleshooting tools
Links to toolkits, documentation, and white papers
Fully searchable eBook of this guide
Complete eBook of INTRODUCING WINDOWS SERVER® 2008
Sample chapters from related Microsoft Press® books

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