Hi fellow techie Skoda peoples !!

I am after buying a book on Windows Vista but am faced with what seems to be an endless assortment. I have never seen so many books on the same topic appear so soon! I was wondering if anybody could recommend a decent one.

Just to set the scene, I am a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (with Security tag), and am after something of the intermediate to advanced levels. I prefer books that offer real-world advice. Also, something that would cover migration from 2000 or XP (although I recall that there is not an upgrade path from 2000 pro?). The only one that's caught my eye so far is the Unleashed book. But that's only because I have had good experience with various Linux related "unleashed" titles.

Hoping you can help.

Cheers.

It depends what you want it for really.

If you need or want to learn more about Fister now so you can use and support it better then that's fine , but if you are planning on doing some more certifications I'd wait until the exams are out there and get a book that's up to date.

I'm holding off for now as I'm making sure we stick with XP at work , and for home use I'll just play with Vista and see what breaks

When the next server OS is out I'll do the upgrade exams for my MCSE

My first (not entirely serious) thought was "Linux for Dummies".

My more serious thoughts are of "Vista for Dummies" or "Vista Unleashed", if they exist.

My first (not entirely serious) thought was "Linux for Dummies".

My more serious thoughts are of "Vista for Dummies" or "Vista Unleashed", if they exist.

Nowt wrong with Linux. I love it and am preparing to take LPI LPIC and ComptTIA Linux+. If it wasn't for pressures of my job, I would ditch Micro$oft completely. Unfortunately though, we have to move with the times, and with customers needs.

Re: Book, Vista Unleashed was the one that's at the top of my list. If nobody has any negative feedback of this, then that'll be the one It'll mostly be used for reference, tips, and to fill in the less obvious gaps.

Cheers chaps

My first (not entirely serious) thought was "Linux for Dummies".

Mine was to suggest looking in the fiction section

It's £23.75 with free delivery from Amazon. The contents list looks pretty comprehensive. 833 pages!

I have a corporate account on books24x7.com, perhaps your company has one, too? It's an excellent resource which you can use instead of buying the book, or to decide which books are worth buying.

I think we're probably in the same industry by the way

Dave.

I have a corporate account on books24x7.com, perhaps your company has one, too? It's an excellent resource which you can use instead of buying the book, or to decide which books are worth buying.

I think we're probably in the same industry by the way

Dave.

Hey thanks for the heads up on books24x7.com. I'd not come across that before. Certainly worth a look. It doesn't give a price for corporates, and the individual prices look a bit steep :eek: Still, if I can get the company to foot the bill. We also have about 120+ software developers that would also benefit from this resource. Re: The same industry - I actually work as the "Principal Solutions Development Consultant" for a large company doing all sorts of interesting stuff. That said, I would still rather win the lottery and sit at home on my ar$e all day

So - Vista Unleashed it is then :thumbup::thumbup: