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Introduction to Windows 8 administration -- |t Configuring Windows 8 computers -- |t Customizing the desktop and the user interface -- |t Managing firmware, boot configuration, and startup -- |t Configuring user and computer policies -- |t Automating Windows 8 configuration -- |t Managing user access and security -- |t Installing and maintaining applications -- |t Managing hardware devices and drivers -- |t Handling maintenance and support tasks -- |t Using TPM and BitLocker drive encryption -- |t Managing disk drives and file systems -- |t Managing file security and resource sharing -- |t Maintaining data acces and availability -- |t Configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking -- |t Managing mobile networking and remote access.

Furnishes quick reference answers to questions about day-to-day administration of Windows 8, covering such topics as configuring user and computer policies, automating configuration, managing user access and security, installing and maintaining programs,and handling maintenance and support tasks.