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Windows® Group Policy Administrators Pocket Consultant
by William R. StanekPortable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Group Policy. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done--whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Configure Local GPOs and Active Directory®-based GPOs Manage policy preferences and settings Model policy changes through the console Migrate and maintain the SYSVOL Diagnose and troubleshoot replication issues Know when to enforce, block, or override inheritance Filter policy settings, search GPOs, and manage permissions Use Advanced Group Policy Management, including change control Manage operating system-specific deployment issues
Windows® Essential Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion
by Charlie Russel J. C. MackinGet your midsize IT infrastructure up and running smoothly. This indispensable, single-volume reference details the features and capabilities of Windows Essential Business Server 2008. Gain the real-world insights, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results. Discover how to: Plan, install, and configure Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Use the Administration Console interface to manage the network Configure user settings with Group Policy, scripts, user profiles, and Folder Redirection Manage Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 mailboxes and dynamic distribution groups Configure and customize Remote Web Workplace Implement antivirus, antispam, and firewall applications Monitor and troubleshoot network performance Plan and manage a backup and recovery strategy PLUS--Extend your network capabilities with the Premium Edition CD features: Sample files and code from the book Installation and configuration scripts 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® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 Administrator's Companion
by Bill EnglishGet your mission-critical collaboration and information-management systems up and running with this essential, single-volume guide. This comprehensive reference details features and capabilities of SharePoint Server 2007. It delivers the easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results. Discover how to: Install and deploy SharePoint Server 2007 Configure server farms and define a farm topology Create and manage content libraries, records repositories, and document workflows Manage enterprise search and indexing features Develop and implement an information security policy Configure other server platforms to work with SharePoint Server 2007 Create a Business Data Catalog and manage data connections to other applications Monitor and fine-tune system performance Apply best practices for backup and recovery CD features: Fully searchable eBook Code samples and additional resources 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 PowerShell™ 2.0 Administrators Pocket Consultant
by William R. StanekPortable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for automating everyday system-administration tasks with Windows PowerShell. Zero in on core commands and techniques using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done--whether at your desk or in the field. Get fast facts to: Run core cmdlets--singly or in sequence--to streamline daily tasks Execute remote commands and background jobs Inventory computers; tweak configurations; manage domains Configure server roles, role services, and features Manage and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking Administer file systems, directories, and print services Implement security settings, event logs, and auditing Read and write registry values Automate system monitoring and performance tuning Extend Windows PowerShell with snap-ins and module extensions
Solid Code
by John Bruno Donis MarshallGet best-in-class engineering practices to help you write more-robust, bug-free code. Two Microsoft .NET development experts share real-world examples and proven methods for optimizing the software development life cycle--from avoiding costly programming pitfalls to making your development team more efficient. Managed code developers at all levels will find design, prototyping, implementation, debugging, and testing tips to boost the quality of their code--today. Optimize each stage of the development process--from design to testing--and produce higher-quality applications. Use metaprogramming to reduce code complexity, while increasing flexibility and maintainability Treat performance as a feature--and manage it throughout the development life cycle Apply best practices for application scalability Employ preventative security measures to ward off malicious attacks Practice defensive programming to catch bugs before run time Incorporate automated builds, code analysis, and testing into the daily engineering process Implement better source-control management and check-in procedures Establish a quality-driven, milestone-based project rhythm--and improve your results!
In the Trenches with Microsoft® Office Project 2007
by Elaine J. MarmelLed by a well-known Project expert, you'll learn how to apply the right tools and techniques to the most common project-management scenarios you'll encounter. Most important, you'll see the effects of different approaches in action--so you can make the best decisions for your project. Orchestrate great results by learning the most effective ways to: Identify project scope and goals Evaluate project costs Drive a project plan and schedule Organize and deploy resources Monitor and communicate status Manage cuts in budget and resources Get management buy-in on essential changes Resolve cross-project conflicts Get a wayward project back on track Work out the kinks--solving real problems, in real time
Microsoft® .NET and SAP
by Scott Adams Steve Fox Juergen Daiberl Thomas ReimerGet hands-on answers to frequently asked questions about using Microsoft .NET technologies to customize and extend SAP applications. Walk through dozens of real-world examples--from Web Services integration to business intelligence (BI) reporting and Microsoft Office-based solutions--direct from a team of Microsoft-SAP interoperability experts. Learn how to expose back-end SAP data through familiar Microsoft tools and UIs--for better productivity and lower TCO. Discover how to: Navigate the development environment and tools--including Microsoft Visual Studio®, Visual Studio Tools for Office, and BizTalk® Server Connect .NET and SAP via Web Services, tools like SAP Connector and Enterprise Service Explorer, and .NET Data Provider Implement BI solutions that unlock SAP data through familiar Microsoft UIs Expose data from SAP NetWeaver Portal in Microsoft Office SharePoint® Server Use the Business Data Catalog to display and search SAP content--no coding Build your own Office Business Applications (OBAs), or put Duet to work Add Microsoft Office presence functionality and forms solutions to SAP applications Deliver a single sign-on solution
Microsoft® Windows® Workflow Foundation Step by Step
by Kenn ScribnerGet hands-on guidance for using Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation to create process-managed applications for Microsoft Windows--one step at a time. Understanding Windows Workflow Foundation is essential for every developer who works with multiple applications and services that must exchange data or results. Windows Workflow Foundation defines a process flow amongst people, applications, and services--mapping dependencies and sequences to allow automation of tasks across previously stand-alone programs. With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises to understand the core capabilities and fundamental techniques for working with Windows Workflow Foundation. New-to-topic developers can take a sequential approach to understanding workflows and learning how to create Windows Workflow Foundation-enabled applications and services. This book includes a CD with practice exercises and code samples to help developers accelerate their productivity. 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.
Advanced Microsoft® Office Documents 2007 Edition Inside Out
by Stephanie KriegerDig deep into Microsoft Office Word 2007, Excel2007, and PowerPoint 2007--and create robust documents that deliver results. This book is packed with advanced timesaving tips and troubleshooting methods to help you learn the smartest, simplest ways to create powerful documents. Discover how the experts approach document production--and reach new levels of mastery! Exploit the power of tables, Themes, and templates Produce professional-quality graphics using new SmartArt diagrams, custom shapes, and other drawing tools Customize and reuse content with Building Blocks and Content Controls Learn advanced techniques for managing slide masters and custom layouts for effective presentations Design PivotTables for more powerful data analysis and reporting Build sophisticated Excel 2007 chart types and customize chart elements Use Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate document production and customize templates Customize the Office Fluent Ribbon and troubleshoot your documents with Office Open XML CD includes: Fully searchable eBook Sample documents and templates VBA and Office Open XML code samples Author webcasts--see advanced techniques in action Tool for binding custom XML to content controls in Word 2007 Files for customizing the Fluent Ribbon Links to articles blogs, and developer learning resources Windows Vista Product Guide eReference and other eBooks 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® Communication Foundation Step by Step
by John SharpTeach yourself the essentials of Windows Communication Foundation--one step at a time. With this practical tutorial, you get hands-on guidance for creating the Web services you need to implement robust business applications for Windows. Discover how to: Build and host a Web service Design service contracts and data contracts Maintain state information and support transactions Programmatically configure bindings and endpoints Use load-balancing and perform content-based message routing Implement message encryption, authentication, authorization Optimize performance with service throttling, encoding, and streaming Implement asynchronous operations, oneway methods, and events Create services that interoperate with ASP.NET and COM+ CD features: Files for practice exercises 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.
Inside Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005
by Kalen DelaneyTake an in-depth look at the internals of the SQL Server Storage Engine--with advice from a popular author and SQL Server expert. Database developers and administrators get best practices, pragmatic advice, and code samples to help master the intricacies of creating and maintaining enterprise relational databases. Discover how to: Upgrade or migrate to SQL Server 2005 and choose configuration options Control space allocation for databases and files manually or automatically Manage transaction logs to maximize efficient restore operations and data consistency Observe the internal structures of clustered and nonclustered indexes Build and partition relational indexes and tables Explore internal storage issues and compare fixed- and variable-length datatypes Detect and correct index fragmentation Implement and manage an appropriate concurrency model using locking or row versioning PLUS--Get code samples on the Web.
Programming Applications for Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007
by Randy Byrne Ryan GreggGet the definitive guide to learning how to exploit the built-in functionality in Outlook 2007. Written by two experts on Outlook extensibility, this book delivers practical guidance and extensive code samples to help you extend, adapt, and customize information flow to the desktop. Discover how to: Programmatically create built-in item types to expose Outlook functionality in your solution Use the Items collection and Table object to access containers for Outlook items Connect to shared folders, Internet calendars, and RSS subscriptions Write event handlers and hook up event delegates for Outlook objects Implement programmatic search and organizational schemas Add controls at design-time or runtime to help you build rich form regions Extend the Office Fluent Ribbon with customized task panes and property pages Develop trusted add-ins that do not display security prompts Write registry keys, install required assemblies, and deploy your solution Companion Web site includes: Code samples in Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C# Reusable code snippets Add-in templates and samples
Microsoft® Solutions Framework Essentials
by Michael S. V. TurnerGet the definitive guide to learning the foundational principles, mindsets, and best practices of the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF), Version 4. Written by a solutions delivery expert, this hands-on guide offers practical examples and case studies to help you apply this adaptable, scalable framework to any project and effectively implement business-driven technology solutions. Discover how to: Establish an adaptable and flexible solution delivery life cycle Incrementally define, design, build, stabilize and deploy solutions that address business needs Implement a dynamic team model that promotes team agility Manage solution delivery readiness at the individual, project team, and organizational level Proactively minimize project risks Meet release criteria and validate stakeholder expectations and user needs Use governance activities and checkpoints at each stage of your project
Inside Microsoft Dynamics™ AX 4.0
by Michael Fruergaard Pontoppidan Arthur GreefTake a detailed look at the internal architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 with this comprehensive reference for developers and IT implementers. Architects from the Microsoft Dynamics AX team take you deep inside the application frameworks and the development environment. You'll get expert insights to help you master the intricacies of planning, programming, and maintaining adaptable enterprise resource planning solutions. Discover how to: Use MorphX designers and development tools Work with the X++ programming language Build managed solutions that enable enterprise application integration Customize tables, classes, forms, and reports Develop and customize role-based, Web-enabled application portals Implement applications that concurrently support multiple users, languages, and locations Query application metadata using reflection APIs Design and implement application logic that optimizes database performancePlus--Get code samples on the Web
Microsoft® Office Live Small Business: Take Your Business Online
by Katherine MurrayGrow your business online--quickly, efficiently, professionally--with this practical guide to Office Live Small Business services. Whether you're a one-person shop or already managing multiple employees and locations, you'll learn how to capitalize on key features and capabilities--and customize them for your needs. Plus, you'll get insightful, entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur advice on how to get your new venture online--and thriving! Get high visibility at low cost using easy site-design tools--no experience required Manage everyday operations efficiently with free, Web-based applications Deploy e-mail marketing campaigns and search advertising Capture Web stats and business intelligence Set up a professional e-commerce site--avoiding common pitfalls Manage your e-mail, calendar, and contacts from any Web access point Collaborate with employees, customers, and business partners using password-protected online workspace Hear how other entrepreneurs work smarter with Office Live Small Business
Rapid Development
by Steve McconnellCorporate and commercial software-development teams all want solutions for one important problem--how to get their high-pressure development schedules under control. In RAPID DEVELOPMENT, author Steve McConnell addresses that concern head-on with overall strategies, specific best practices, and valuable tips that help shrink and control development schedules and keep projects moving. Inside, you'll find: A rapid-development strategy that can be applied to any project and the best practices to make that strategy work Candid discussions of great and not-so-great rapid-development practices--estimation, prototyping, forced overtime, motivation, teamwork, rapid-development languages, risk management, and many othersA list of classic mistakes to avoid for rapid-development projects, including creeping requirements, shortchanged quality, and silver-bullet syndromeCase studies that vividly illustrate what can go wrong, what can go right, and how to tell which direction your project is goingRAPID DEVELOPMENT is the real-world guide to more efficient applications development.
Microsoft® Exchange Server 2010 Best Practices
by Siegfried Jagott Joel StidleyCovers Service Pack 1! Apply best practices for administering Exchange Server 2010 and SP1--and optimize your operational efficiency and results. This guide captures the field-tested solutions, real-world lessons, and candid advice of practitioners across the range of business and technical scenarios--and across the IT life cycle. Gain expert insights on what works, where to make tradeoffs, and how to implement the best decisions for your organization. Discover how to:Apply scenario-based guidance for planning and deployment Prepare Active Directory® and the server environment Validate requirements and understand configuration tradeoffs Learn best ways to manage users, mailboxes, and permissions Optimize message routing and security Design and implement Unified Messaging and federated delegation Define your archiving and compliance strategy Build high availability into your backup and recovery plan Monitor and tune performance Apply proven troubleshooting tactics Companion Web content features:Checklists, planning worksheets, and other job aids Quick Reference Guide to best practices, including recommended configurations Fast-reference card for using Windows PowerShellTM
Programming Microsoft® Web Forms
by Douglas J. ReillyGet the focused, straightforward information you need to master the most common challenges in developing real-world Web Forms applications. Whether you're a new or experienced developer, you'll learn the essential techniques for exploiting new forms and controls in Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0--enabling you to write Web applications more quickly and with less code. Discover how to: Work with standard ASP.NET controls for common tasks Create your own user controls and custom server controls Lay out forms with HTML and Cascading Style Sheets Create common page elements just once with Master Pages Style your Web Forms with themes and skins Add Web Parts and allow users to personalize pages Access and edit data with Microsoft ADO.NET objects Bind data to your form controls--without adding any code Create security-enhanced Web applications Integrate your Web forms with Windows Forms applications PLUS--Get code samples on the Web
XAML Developer Reference
by Ashish Ghoda Mamta DalalYour expert guide to designing and building dynamic user interfaces Sharpen your application design and development skills using XAML--the declarative markup language used in Microsoft® Silverlight® and Windows® Presentation Foundation (WPF). Led by two XAML experts, you'll learn practical ways to build rich, interactive user interfaces with data integration capabilities and support for multimedia, graphics, and animation. This hands-on guide is ideal for Microsoft .NET developers and web designers alike. Discover how to: Control UI behavior and implement business logic with code-behind solutions Manage UI element positioning with the XAML layout system Use templates to customize UI elements--without affecting their functionality Apply different types of property and event systems in WPF and Silverlight Bind various kinds of data to your UI, and display them in the format you want Implement 2D and 3D vector graphics and animations Reuse control styles and properties to maintain consistency throughout your application
Computer
by Martin Campbell-Kelly William AsprayCampbell-Kelly (University of Warwick) and Aspray (Indiana University) describe the way computing was handled before the arrival of electronic computers, and recount the development of the mainframe computer. They review the origins of office machinery, early failed attempts to build a calculating engine, scientific war programs, the IBM system/360 family of computers, and the importance of real time for common commercial applications. The second edition expands the later sections on CD-ROMs, the internet, and web commerce. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Introducing Windows Server® 2012
by Mitch TullochGet a head start evaluating Window Server 2012--with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP who's worked extensively with the beta release. This practical introduction illuminates new features and capabilities, with scenarios demonstrating how the platform can meet the needs of your business. Based on beta software, this book provides the early, high-level information you need to begin preparing now for deployment and management. Topics include:Virtualization and cloud solutions Availability Provisioning and storage management Security and scalability Infrastructure options Server administration
Introducing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012
by Stacia Misner Ross MistryIntroducing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 explores the exciting enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server, ranging from improvements in operation to those in reporting and management. This book is for anyone who has an interest in SQL Server 2012 and wants to understand its capabilities, including database administrators, application developers, and technical decision makers.
Introducing Windows Server® 2012 RTM Edition
by Mitch TullochGet a head start evaluating Window Server 2012--with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP who's worked extensively with the beta release. This practical introduction illuminates new features and capabilities, with scenarios demonstrating how the platform can meet the needs of your business. Based on final, release-to-manufacturing (RTM) software, this book provides the high-level information you need to begin preparing now for deployment and management. Topics include:Virtualization and cloud solutions Availability Provisioning and storage management Security and scalability Infrastructure options Server configuration and administration
The Wild Side of Photography
by Cyrill HarnischmacherGeared toward the adventurous photographer, The Wild Side of Photography provides a rich source of ideas and inspiration for fun projects ranging from clever to unconventional. Learn to build a shift/tilt lens for your DSLR from an old junkyard 120 film camera, try the camera toss, shoot images from a kite, use a peephole door viewer as a fisheye lens, or build your own pinhole camera. Get ready to capture the perfect aerial shot on your next commercial flight, and to paint beautiful night scenes using a flashlight as a lightbrush. Author/designer, Cyrill Harnischmacher, brought together 20 international authors and their unique projects to produce this intriguing book. Each project is presented with easy to understand instructional text, background info about the author and the project, and beautiful color images to illustrate what can be accomplished and how you can do it too. Topics include: - Laptop ministudio - Camera hacks - Pole monopods for aerial photography - Blur (motion blur, camera motion, out-of-focus) - Low budget astrophotography - Kite photography - Using the scanner as a camera - LittlePlanet views - Texture blending - Camera and lens building projects
Mastering HD Video with Your DSLR
by Helmut Kraus Uwe SteinmuellerMany of the newest DSLRs include HD video capability, and while the interest from the photography community was initially cool, we have seen a recent shift. Photographers are beginning to explore the video capabilities of their cameras and want to learn about the art and craft of creating high quality video. In this book learn how to capture and edit video footage, how to achieve the unique "motion picture look " and the effects which have not been possible with standard digital video equipment. The book takes the reader all the way from mastering video concepts, specific video features of their DSLRs, and equipment needed to shoot video, to understanding the restrictions, problems, and pitfalls of shooting video with a DSLR. Using an easy to follow approach of introducing concepts, thoroughly explaining the process of shooting video, and finally presenting step-by-step projects that take the reader from capture to editing. Photographers who are ready to give HD video a serious try, as well as videographers interested in exploring the possibilities of DSLRs for their work, will find this book an indispensable source of technical know-how and inspiration.