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Windows Vista: the Boot
and Pre-boot Architecture

 


This is the second webinar in a three-part series of webinars on the Windows Vista support architecture.  In this presentation, I explore one of the least understood areas of the new support architecture in Windows Vista: Windows boot and pre-boot architecture. The presentation examines:

 § Windows Boot Manager

§ Boot applications and Boot Configuration Data

§ Windows Resume Loader and Windows Error Recovery mode

§ Windows pre-installation and pre-boot

§ Related administration tools

    This presentation is suitable for IT managers, CIOs, executives, and administrators who are looking for a better understanding of Windows Vista. As many of these same features are in Windows Server 2008, this presentation has a twofold value in that it can also help you prepare for what’s in Microsoft’s next generation server operating system.

   The other webinars in this series covering critical Windows Vista topics are:

 § Windows Vista: the Diagnostics and Problem Resolution Framework

§ Windows Vista: the User Account Control Architecture

 

Hi, my name is William R. Stanek. I have over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. My 65 books include: "Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd Edition", "Windows Server 2003 Inside Out", "Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant", and "Microsoft IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant" (all from Microsoft Press). I also wrote “MCSE Core Exams in a Nutshell” and “Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide” for O’Reilly. I have an MS degree in Information Systems with distinction, and a BS degree in Computer Science magna cum laude. For fun I use to spend a lot of time mountain biking and hiking, but now my adventures in the great outdoors are mostly restricted to short treks around the Pacific Northwest.

   
   
 

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Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator’s Pocket Consultant

By William R. Stanek

Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator’s Pocket Consultant is the readable reference that you will want on your desktop at all times. The guide is designed for quick access so you can easily find what you are looking for, and features in depth coverage of Windows Vista issues like Windows desktop customization, mobile networking, remote access and security. You’ll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether you are at your desk or in the field.

Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant is available everywhere Microsoft books are sold. I hope you'll order the book from your favorite bookstore. All on-line bookstores carry the book as well. Here's the direct link to order the book at these bookstores:

Amazon.com
BarnesAndNoble.com

Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide

By William R. Stanek

With this new operating system, every corner of traditional Windows has been tweaked, overhauled, or replaced entirely. Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide offers complete details on new features and enhancements, including the superior searching and organization tools, the multimedia and collaboration suite, and the massive, top-to-bottom security-shield reconstruction. With details on setup and deployment and a detailed reference section, bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek puts power users in full control of Windows Vista. As an added bonus, a handy, complete menu map of all versions of Vista can be found in the endpapers.

Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide is available everywhere Microsoft books are sold. I hope you'll order the book from your favorite bookstore. All on-line bookstores carry the book as well. Here's the direct link to order the book at these bookstores:

Amazon.com
BarnesAndNoble.com

 

More Articles...

Thank you for visiting. This article is provided as a Web extra for Windows Vista Administrator’s Pocket Consultant published by Microsoft Learning and written by me, William R. Stanek. You can find the current version of this document at www.williamstanek.com/vista/.

Learn more about the feature differences between the various editions of Windows Vista... click here.

Download the Windows Vista Group Policy Reference for administrators... click here.

Everything you ever wanted to know about installing Windows Vista but were afraid to ask... click here.

Where Is It In Windows Vista: The Reference... click here.

Resolving Sleep/Resume and iPod, iTunes, My Book Compatibility Problems... click here.

Resolving Boot and Installation Issues After Installing Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008... click here.

Thank you for reading this article. I look forward to writing more articles.

 

 

 

 William R. Stanek (http://www.williamstanek.com)