WILLIAM STANEK (www.williamstanek.com) is the award-winning author and series editor of the bestselling Pocket Consultant series. William is one of the world’s leading technology experts and has more than 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. Dubbed “A Face Behind the Future” in 1996 by The Olympian, William has been helping to shape the future of the written word for more than two decades. William’s 150th book was published in 2013. William’s current books include Exchange Server 2013: Configuration & Clients, Windows Server 2012 R2 Pocket Consultant: Essentials & Configuration, and Windows Server 2012 Inside Out.

William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from more than 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert and consultant.

William has an MS with distinction in information systems and a BS in computer science, magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crew member on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America’s highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.

William recently rediscovered his love of the great outdoors. When he’s not writing, he can be found hiking, biking, backpacking, traveling, or trekking in search of adventure with his family!

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