Introduction

Connectivity between Windows Vista computers and other networks (inclusive of the Internet and other computers) is provided in a variety of ways. Windows Vista computers utilize a variety of tools, applications, and protocols for connecting to networks. New to Vista is the Network and Sharing Center, which consolidates many of these applications and utilities into one convenient location from which you can create and manage different types of network connections as well as file and print sharing. This chapter reviews a wide variety of these components, including how to install, configure, or manage them:

• Versions 4 and 6 of the TCP/IP protocol suite

• Network and Sharing Center

• Dial-up networking

• Remote Desktop

• Remote Assistance