The practical, portable guide for Windows administrators!

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for managing storage, security, and networking features in Windows 8.1. Zero in on core procedures and operations through quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field.

Get fast facts to:
• Troubleshoot boot configuration and startup
• Administer Group Policy settings
• Manage fi le systems and drives
• Configure and manage storage
• Implement fi le sharing and auditing
• Manage data access and availability
• Administer BitLocker and TPM services
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking
• Enable remote and mobile access

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Chapter 1 Managing firmware, boot configuration, and startup
Chapter 2 Using TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption
Chapter 3 Managing disk drives and file systems
Chapter 4 Configuring and maintaining storage
Chapter 5 Configuring user and computer policies
Chapter 6 Optimizing file security
Chapter 7 Managing file sharing and auditing
Chapter 8 Maintaining data access and availability
Chapter 9 Configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking
Chapter 10 Managing mobile networking and remote access

Index
About the author