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Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008 Step by Step
by John SharpGet the hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning the latest enhancements in Microsoft Visual C# 2008. Visual C#, one of the tools in Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008, is a modern programming language designed to deliver a productive environment for creating business frameworks and reusable object-oriented components. Whether you're a beginning programmer or new to the Visual C# programming language, you'll learn how to use the fundamental features of Visual Studio 2008 and gain a basic understanding of the latest enhancement of the Visual C# language. You'll work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises, get started creating components and working Windows® applications, and build your knowledge as you start creating your first Visual C#-based applications. You'll also explore how to create data management and Web-based applications. In each chapter, work through learn-by-doing exercises that demonstrate how, when, and why to use the many features of the Visual C# rapid application development environment. Includes a companion CD with code samples, data sets, and a fully searchable eBook. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via OReilly Medias Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit OReillys web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Office Access 2003 Inside Out
by John Viescasdc:abstract """Hey, you know your way around a database--so now dig into Access 2003 and really put your information to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds all in concise, fast-answer format. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Access mastery! Build on what you already know about Access and quickly dive into what's new Design your database the way the experts do--and sidestep common mistakes Import data from spreadsheets, text files, databases, and other sources Write simple to sophisticated queries to manipulate data Learn advanced techniques for building forms and reports Develop PivotTable and PivotChart dynamic views Tap the power of Microsoft SQL Server with Access projects and views, functions, and stored procedures Implement database security features Deliver dynamic data on the Web with data access pages and XML Use Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and script to automate your applications and Web pages CD features: Complete eBook in PDF format Insider Extras--including fully functional sample databases, VBA code, and sample web pages Catalog of Access resources with links to third-party tools and demos Microsoft resources and demos, including Insider's Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 eBook Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook--10,000+ entries A Note Regarding the CD or DVDThe print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services Step by Step
by James Edelen Penelope Coventry Todd C. Bleeker Olga M. LonderQuickly teach yourself how to make team collaboration easy--and more productive--with Windows SharePoint Services. With STEP BY STEP, you drive the instruction. Work at your own pace through the book's lessons and build new skills using the files on CD. You'll learn exactly what you need to know about using Windows SharePoint Services to help you--and your team--share ideas and information more efficiently! Build your own SharePoint site--a central, Web-based workspace for teamwork and communication Set up document libraries and Document Workspaces for easy collaboration Use Meeting Workspaces to facilitate meeting preparation and follow-up Share and exchange data, calendars, contacts, and other information from Microsoft Office programs Conduct surveys and use discussion boards on your site Customize your pages and sites with Web PartsPractice your skills using the files on CD! Your Microsoft Office System Reference Pack on CD includes: Templates and clip art straight from the Microsoft Office team Microsoft Office System Quick Reference eBook Insider's Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 eBook Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook--10,000+ entries! Introducing the Tablet PC eBook Complete STEP BY STEP eBook Skill-building practice files A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Inside Out
by William R. StanekDig in--and discover how to put the reliability, scalability, and security enhancements in Windows Server 2003 to work! This supremely organized reference packs all the details you need to plan and manage a Windows Server 2003 implementation and handle everyday administration. You'll gain hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds, along with more than 100 tools and scripts on CD. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday system administration tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows Server mastery! Plan, prepare, and install Windows Server 2003 interactively or remotely Identify clear upgrade and migration paths, including incremental adoptions Design, manage, and maintain Active Directory sites, domains, and forests Manage storage, file systems, network resources, and print services Plan for and implement high availability with clustering and load balancing Set up and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking, DHCP, WINS, and DNS Configure security settings and manage critical updates and service packs Exploit command-line tools and scripts for simple to sophisticated tasks Perform backups and restoration and tune performance Get "insider secrets" and exclusive tips from the author! CD features: Complete eBook in PDF format Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools--100+ tools and scripts for managing Active Directory operations, group policy, TCP/IP networks, the registry, security features, and more Extensive catalog of resources--with links to Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Resource Kit tools, File Replication Services (FRS) tools, Management Pack tools for Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2, and more Microsoft Systems Architecture 2.0 documentation--enterprise-class architectural blueprints and implementation guidance Insider Extras--including documentation on FRS, Emergency Management Services, certificates, and clustering A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® .NET XML Web Services Step by Step
by Allen Jones Adam FreemanXML Web services are the next logical step in the evolution of the Internet. Teach yourself how to write and deploy XML Web services for Microsoft® .NET--one step at a time--with this modular, accessible tutorial. It delivers expert, task-based instruction plus a real-world XML service example to help you apply what you already know about Microsoft Visual C#TM, Microsoft Visual Basic® .NET, and object-oriented programming so that you can learn XML Web services development at your own pace. Topics covered include: UNDERSTANDING XML WEB SERVICES XML Web services architecture XML Web services protocols Web Service Description Language (WSDL) Discovering XML Web services BUILDING XML WEB SERVICES Writing .NET XML Web services Testing XML Web services Debugging XML Web services CONSUMING XML WEB SERVICES Discovering XML Web services Generating a proxy class Creating clients that consume XML Web services Consuming XML Web services asynchronously Consuming XML Web services with HTTP ADVANCED XML WEB SERVICES Managing XML Web service state Securing XML Web services Using data sets with XML Web services Using SOAP headers
Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2003 Inside Out
by Jim BoyceHey, you know your way around an inbox--so now dig into Outlook 2003 and really get your communications and workday under control! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds all in concise, fast-answer format. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Outlook mastery! Configure core to advanced setup options--customizing Outlook to work your way Learn ultra efficient--and automatic--ways to manage your messages, calendar, tasks, notes, and contacts Implement security zones, virus protection, information rights management (IRM), junk e-mail filters, and other security features Go mobile--working offline or through HTTP, a VPN, or Outlook Web Access Set up Windows SharePoint Services, shared calendars, and public folders for easy collaboration on projects Manage and support Outlook as a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 client Use script and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create custom forms and applications CD features: Complete eBook in PDF format Insider Extras--including sample scripts and templates Catalog of Outlook resources with links to third-party tools and demos Microsoft resources and demos, including Insider's Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 eBook Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook--10,000+ entries A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Windows® Desktop Deployment Resource Kit
by Jerry HoneycuttDeploy and manage Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 Editions with expertise from well-known Windows authority Jerry Honeycutt. This official RESOURCE KIT packs the in-depth information you need to determine the best deployment path for your organization; prepare and test for deployment; automate, customize, and distribute installations; and manage and support your deployment. You also get timesaving scripts, worksheets, and a searchable eBook on CD--everything you need to help maximize the performance and reliability of your business desktops and help reduce ownership and support costs. Get in-depth guidance on how to: Apply best practices for deployment planning Identify and resolve migration and application compatibility issues Configure user settings, build distribution points, and "chain" installations Plan for and migrate users' existing data and settings Create disk images and deploy them using third-party tools Use Remote Installation Services (RIS) to support clean installations Help automate deployment with Systems Management Server (SMS) Deploy critical security and feature updates with Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) Provide multilingual compatibility and enable support for mobile users Automate desktop deployment and management tasks with batch scripts CD includes: Scripts, worksheets, white papers, and an eBook. Get scripts to: Configure data Copy device drivers Join domains List applications Run installations Migrate users and more Plus worksheets for: Application compatibility and testing Disk imaging Distribution methods and shares Dynamic updates Master configuration RIS planning, deployment, testing Windows XP Group Policy and more A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Web Database Development Step by Step .NET Edition
by Jim BuyensThe Microsoft® .NET Framework is all about simplifying the exchange of data among applications across the Internet, regardless of operating system or back-end software. The step-by-step lessons in this easy-to-grasp tutorial detail the major .NET database technologies to demonstrate how to create powerful, flexible Web databases that can serve your needs today and scale for the future. You'll discover the background behind the latest Web database technologies--and see them in action with complete code samples. If you know how to use HTML, know something about databases, and want to integrate the two in the .NET era with Microsoft Visual Basic® .NET, this book is for you. Topics covered include: Getting started with Web databases Organizing your Web environment Introducing ASP.NET Introducing Web Forms Introducing Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Understanding database concepts and terms Accessing databases with ADO.NET Accessing the file system and graphics Running database queries Identifying visitors and sessions Updating databases Handling file uploads and pictures Creating and using XML Web services Tuning and debugging applications
Windows Vista™ Plain & Simple
by Jerry Joyce Marianne MoonHere's WHAT You'll Learn Run programs, control gadgets, and play games Send e-mail, browse the Web, and share your files Organize your photos, music, videos, and more Burn CDs and DVDs--even produce your own movie! Set up your printer and a simple home network Adjust security settings and perform easy tune-ups and fixes Here's HOW You'll Learn It Jump in wherever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Windows Vista™ Step by Step
by Joan Lambert Joyce CoxExperience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to make the most of your Windows Vista experience. With Step By Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Personalize the way your computer works and looks Install programs and set up printers and other hardware Instantly search your entire computer and find exactly what you need Catalog your digital photos, burn CDs, and play games--have fun! Connect to the Internet and block unwanted content Fine-tune your PC's performance and fix common problems Your all-in-one learning experience includes: Files for building skills and practicing the book's lessons Fully searchable eBook Windows Vista Product Guide eReference--plus more resources on CD A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007 Plain & Simple
by Curtis D. FryeHere's WHAT You'll Learn Easily navigate the new user interface Ceate formulas and functions Use charts and diagrams to display information visually Enhance your spreadsheet with graphic effects Reuse data from other Microsoft Office documents Team up and share spreadsheets with colleagues Here's HOW You'll Learn It Jump in wherever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away
Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 Best Practices
by Ben Curry Bill EnglishGet field-tested best practices and proven techniques for designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. Part of the new Best Practices series for IT professionals from Microsoft Press®, this guide is written by leading SharePoint MVPs and Microsoft SharePoint team members who've worked extensively with real-world deployments and customers. You'll find out how to deploy the software, design your environment, manage content, analyze and view data, perform disaster recovery, monitor performance, and more. You'll learn how to create SharePoint sites that help your organization collaborate, take advantage of business insights, and improve productivity--with practical insights from the experts.
Windows Vista® Inside Out Deluxe Edition
by Ed Bott Craig Stinson Carl SiechertLearn how to conquer Windows Vista--from the inside out! Written by the authors of the immensely popular Windows Vista Inside Out, this deluxe edition--updated for Service Pack 1--packs even more advanced information, hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds--all in concise, fast-answer format. You get 300+ new pages in this comprehensive reference that delivers the up-to-date answers you need to work with Windows Vista. New topics covered in this edition help you zero in on advanced networking, security, and corporate deployment issues as well as advanced features such as speech recognition, Tablet PC support, and Windows Vista certification. You'll also discover how to use new features in Windows Media® Player and Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7. Plus, you'll get tools, eBooks, and more on the companion CD. With INSIDE OUT, you get all muscle and no fluff! A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Visual Studio® Tips
by Sara FordUnlock the secrets of Visual Studio--learning hundreds of tips and shortcuts for optimizing the editor, search, navigation, windows layouts, and other capabilities. As a member of the Visual Studio Core Team, the author analyzed nearly every feature in the core environment--unearthing the tips and tweaks that streamline work and maximize efficiency. Get practical insights into how IDE features work, and how to quickly adapt them for any programming language. Accelerate your productivity with Sara's Top Six Tips--and hundreds more: Avoid accidentally copying blank lines Select only vertical columns of code Cycle through the clipboard to paste multiple elements Use incremental search to find what you are typing Increase your overall environment font size Use tracepoints to log the contents of a variable
Seamless Teamwork: Using Microsoft® SharePoint® Technologies to Collaborate, Innovate, and Drive Business in New Ways
by Michael SampsonTake the lead--and deliver better results--by revolutionizing the way you and your colleagues communicate, collaborate, and coordinate everyday work. Dive in as the author, a collaboration expert, demonstrates how to inspire great teamwork using Microsoft SharePoint technologies. Discover the best practices that enable even far-flung teams to produce powerfully productive results--and apply them to your own projects! Learn how to: Follow a five-phase approach to managing teams and projects Synchronize your team's vision, as well as their work Structure SharePoint sites to give people a place to work and a place to see what's going on Inspire more creative problem-solving through team wikis and blogs Capture and coordinate team and stakeholder feedback more efficiently Drive the smart, timely decisions that keep projects on track Wrap up projects the right way--for results you can repeat Includes bonus chapters online.
2007 Microsoft® Office System Step by Step
by Katherine Murray Steve Lambert Curtis Frye Joyce Cox Joan PreppernauQuickly teach yourself how to use Microsoft Office Access 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Word 2007. With Step By Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Take control of your day--organize your e-mail, calendar, and meetings Learn the essentials for creating effective documents Build spreadsheets and perform calculations on your data Design database applications to help manage information Produce and deliver compelling slide show presentations Organize and format text to craft professional-quality documents Your all-in-one learning experience includes: Files for building skills and practicing the book's lessons Fully searchable eBook Bonus quick reference to the Ribbon, the new Microsoft Office interface Windows Vista Product Guide eBook--plus other resources on CD A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Office Visio® 2007 Step by Step
by Resources Online Judy LemkeExperience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to create professional-looking business and technical diagrams with Visio 2007. With Step By Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Build organization charts, floor plans, and other diagrams Add color, text, and other effects Connect shapes and create effective flowcharts Visualize and analyze data with new PivotDiagrams Insert and modify diagrams in other Microsoft Office documents Create your own shapes and templates and build custom diagrams Your all-in-one learning experience includes: Files for building skills and practicing the book's lessons Fully searchable eBook Bonus chapters on advanced Visio 2007 topics Bonus quick reference to the Ribbon, the new Microsoft Office interface Windows Vista® Product Guide eReference--plus other resources on CD A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via OReilly Medias Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit OReillys web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Building Web Applications with Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Designer 2007 Step by Step
by John JansenTeach yourself how to create rich, dynamic Web applications with Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007. Master the tools for managing user input and backend processes--without coding--and deliver the smart solutions your business needs. Use CSS to customize layout and optimize usability Build your navigation structure Create, access, and link data sources Manipulate data views with SharePoint and ASP.NET controls Enable dynamic rendering and interactivity Use Windows Workflow Foundation Know what's going on behind the scenes--so you make the best choices Your all-in-one learning experience includes: Files for building skills and practicing the book's lessons Fully searchable eBook Windows Vista Product Guide eReference--plus other resources--on CD A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ Resource Kit
by Microsoft Windows Virtualization Team Janique Carbone Robert LarsonIn-depth and comprehensive, this official RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to plan, implement, and manage a virtualized enterprise infrastructure. Covers R2 features. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best--leading industry experts and the Windows® Virtualization Team--along with sample scripts, job aids, and other essential resources. Get expert advice on how to: Manage the project visioning phase--scope, risks, budget Design Hyper-V server infrastructure and components Apply the steps and tools that streamline installation Configure single or multiple Hyper-V servers Plan a server workload consolidation strategy Use console-based tools to manage central and remote operations Minimize downtime when migrating from Microsoft® Virtual Server to Hyper-V Apply security best practices Implement business continuity and recovery plans Monitor health and tune performance CD features: Library of Windows PowerShell scripts for automating Hyper-V management tasks Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions From Desktop to Datacenter eBook Job aids and links to useful virtualization-related resources and tools Fully searchable eBook of this guide A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via OReilly Medias Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit OReillys web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007 Plain & Simple
by Jim BoyceHere's WHAT You'll Learn Easily navigate the new user interface Organize your inbox and calendar Send and receive e-mail--and filter out the junk Keep track of your contacts and stay in touch Schedule appointments, write notes, keep a journal Read RSS feeds right from your inbox Here's HOW You'll Learn It Jump in wherever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Reporting Services Step by Step
by Stacia MisnerTeach yourself how to build, manage, and access SQL Server 2008 reports--one step at a time. Whether you're a report developer, IT administrator, or business user, this sequential, learn-by-doing tutorial shows you how to deliver the business intelligence information your organization needs. Discover how to: Install and configure Reporting Services Put Report Builder and Report Designer tools to work Create interactive, online reports that enable users to sort and filter data Add charts and gauges to present data visually Deploy reports to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Monitor server performance and help secure content Use subscriptions to distribute reports via e-mail Build ad hoc reports and extend them with custom code CD features: Practice exercises and code samples Fully searchable eBook A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Analysis Services Step by Step
by Scott CameronTeach yourself to use SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services for business intelligence--one step at a time. You'll start by building your understanding of the business intelligence platform enabled by SQL Server and the Microsoft Office System, highlighting the role of Analysis Services. Then, you'll create a simple multidimensional OLAP cube and progressively add features to help improve, secure, deploy, and maintain an Analysis Services database. You'll explore core Analysis Services 2008 features and capabilities, including dimension, cube, and aggregation design wizards; a new attribute relationship designer; designer AMO warnings; and using dynamic management views to monitor resources. And as you complete each lesson, you can hone your skills using the practice exercises from the companion CD. Plus, you can review and download code samples illustrating the author's own, professional techniques--direct from the companion Web site. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Inside the Microsoft® Build Engine: Using MSBuild and Team Foundation Build
by Sayed Ibrahim Hashimi William BartholomewAs software complexity increases, proper build practices become ever more important. This essential reference drills inside MSBuild--and shows how to maximize your control over the build and deployment process. Learn how to customize and extend build processes with MSBuild--and scale them to the team, product, or enterprise level with Team Foundation Build. Discover how to: Create and modify MSBuild files--outside the Visual Studio IDE Use XML-based syntax to declare dynamic properties and items Apply built-in tasks or write your own Customize the build process--adding code generation, unit testing, or code analysis Use batching and incremental builds to reduce build times Invoke external tools in scripts and create reusable files Start and stop services Set assembly versions and extend the clean process Configure, customize, and extend Team Build--and automate build from end to end
Microsoft® ASP.NET and AJAX: Architecting Web Applications
by Dino EspositoRethink the way you plan, design, and build Web applications--with expert guidance from Web development luminary Dino Esposito. Whether giving legacy sites a much-needed tune-up--or architecting rich Internet applications from the ground up--you'll learn pragmatic approaches to AJAX development that you can employ today. Discover how to: Delve into the mechanics and design goals of partial rendering--such as improving page-refresh speed Use AJAX-enabled server controls to bring desktop-like functionality to Web solutions Apply design patterns to common Web development issues, including client-side data binding Manipulate JavaScript more easily using the jQuery and Microsoft AJAX libraries Examine the interoperability and security models in Microsoft Silverlight Weigh the tradeoffs when architecting Web applications for richness (Silverlight) vs. reach (AJAX)--and deliver the right solution for your audience
Microsoft® VBScript Step by Step, 1E
by Ed WilsonGet guidance from a well-known scripting expert--and teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript). This tutorial delivers hands-on, self-paced learning labs to help you get started automating Microsoft Windows administration--one step at a time. Discover how to: Manage folders and files with a single script Configure network components with Windows Management Instrumentation Administer users and groups using subroutines and Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI) Design logon scripts to configure and maintain user environments Monitor and manage network printers Back up and edit the registry--avoiding common pitfalls Handle errors and troubleshoot scripts Simplify administration for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and Internet Information Services 6.0 Includes a CD featuring: All practice exercises 100+ sample scripts to adapt for your own work A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.