TY - BOOK AU - Beisse,Fred TI - A guide to computer user support for help desk & support specialists SN - 9781285852683 U1 - 004.068 22 PY - 2015/// CY - Boston PB - Cengage Learning KW - End-user computing KW - Management KW - Computer technical support KW - Information technology KW - Customer services KW - Computer service industry KW - fast KW - Computernetwerken KW - gtt N1 - Includes appendix, index; 1; Introduction to Computer User Support --; 2; Customer Service Skills for User Support Agents --; 3; Writing for End Users --; 4; Skills for Troubleshooting Computer Problems --; 5; Common Support Problems --; 6; Help Desk Operation --; 7; User Support Management --; 8; Product Evaluation Strategies and Support Standards --; 9; End-User Needs Assessment Projects --; 10; Installing and Managing End-User Technology --; 11; Technology Training for Users --; 12; A User Support Utility Tool Kit N2 - Current or future user-support professionals discover the critical people skills and exceptional technical knowledge to provide outstanding support with Beisse's Guide to Computer User Support for Help Desk and Support Specialists, 6e. This useful guide focuses on the informational resources and technical tools needed most to function effectively in a support position. Readers learn to handle troubleshooting and problem solving, successfully communicate with clients, determine a client's specific needs, train end-users and even handle budgeting and other management priorities. This edition prepares readers to work with the latest developments, from Web and e-mail-based support to Windows 7 and cloud computing. Leading HelpSTAR and Microsoft Office Project Professional 2010 software accompanying the text further reinforce user-support knowledge and skills.-- ER -