Reviews for Windows 7 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Administrator's Pocket Consultant)

1. Good book fof those wanting to learn more about Windows 7

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, November 12th, 2009

   I would recommend this book as an excellent Windows 7 resource, it is very well layed out with great exercises, however, the book is not exactly pocket sized, unless you have very large pockets! and has quite small print

2. An excellent book.

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, October 12th, 2009

   This text is excellent in it's coverage of Windows 7. It is straight to the point on core features, giving step by step instructions on how to configure Windows 7 settings. I had two other earlier releases but found them too verbose (wordy)as I had to leaf through several pages to find what I needed. I am an IT Pro and bought this book to help with me with Windows 7 certification since the book for the Windows 7 exam is scheduled for release on 21 October and I wanted to take the exam in September. I did think it will be of much help, given the size and also because it is aimed at Windows 7 administration. I found most of the information i needed for the exam and was very impressive with the coverage of hot topics that cover,UAC, Branch cache, IP V6, Imagex, WIM,Windows PE, Internet Explorer 8, the all new DISM etc. Using this book, the Windows 7 unleashed, Technet resources and white papers from Microsoft I was able to pass the exam.
   
   I got it after I had some 6 or so months hands-on experience with Windows 7 beta and RC so that may explain why I got upto speed with reading the book, but I think even those new to Windows 7 will find it easier to understand. Though some topics could be understood by all Windows 7 users, this book is certainly what it says it is - for IT Pros who will administer windows 7. The home user may find it difficult because it contains all the technical jargon that may not be appreciated by casual users. For those with a history with windows, certain topics will be a walkover. For instance I did not find differences on Disk Management when compared to Windows Vista, and the concepts of Dynamic and Basic disks is pretty much the same with that of Windows XP. So it will not be completely new. I could have given it 5 stars if it's binding was good. After more that a week of intensive use, it is showing signs of tear. The layer of glue holding the pages to the base is to thin so you will want to be more careful or else it will fall apart.

3. Hardly Pocket Size

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, September 12th, 2009

   I received this book 1 day after ordering it, I think you would have to have rather a large pocket to fit this book in. A5 size and over 700 pages is hardly what I call a pocket size consultant but apart form that it is a brilliant book covering all aspects of the new Windows 7. If you are an administrator then you will found it an invaluable book to have, trust me go ahead and buy this book you won't be dissapointed.