Windows Vista® Resource Kit, Second Edition
1712 pages | M!cr0$0ft Press; 2 edition (July 26, 2008) | 0735625964 | CHM | 19 Mb
Get the definitive reference for deploying, configuring, and supporting Windows Vista with expert insights from M!cr0$0ft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Vista Team at M!cr0$0ft. With additions and updates for SP1, this official M!cr0$0ft RESOURCE KIT provides more than 1,700 pages of in-depth technical guidance on automating deployment; implementing security enhancements, including Windows Firewall and Windows Defender; administering Group Policy, files, folders, (more…)

Microsoft Active Directory Administration does a good job explaining Active Directory and serving as a quick-reference resource for administrators. The key difference between Microsoft Windows 2000 and its immediate predecessor is Active Directory, the distributed filesystem infrastructure that enables you to interact with files and directories that are spread over computers that are widely separated geographically. Though Windows 2000 servers make the distributed directory structure work transparently to individual users, administering those machines requires some special knowledge and some careful design work.

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Description: New self-paced training kit designed to help maximize your performance on the 70-648 and 70-649 upgrade exams for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Administrator certifications.
This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide. It comes packed with self-paced training based on final exam content; objective-by-objective review; exam tips from exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills & expertise you can apply on the job. (more…)

This knowledge is necessary for improving the support experience and application installation and maintenance steps at the Vista client level. The self-paced Supporting the Windows Vista Operating System and Applications CBT teaches you how to prepare for applying desktop images, support computers with desktop images, restore and validate user state, prepare to install an application package, create and deploy application packages, and troubleshoot application installations.

If you are a desktop support technician or an IT professional who needs this information, the Supporting the Windows Vista Operating System and (more…)

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Windows Communication Foundation Unleashed Summary:

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is a new Microsoft technology for allowing software to communicate. Superseding earlier technologies, such as COM/DCOM, .NET Remoting, ASP.NET Web Services, and the Web Services Enhancements for .NET, WCF provides a single solution that is designed to always be the best way to exchange data among software entities. It also provides the infrastructure for developing the next generation of Web services, with support for the WS-* family of specifications, and a new serialization system for enhanced performance. For information technology professionals, WCF supplies an impressive array of administration tools that enterprises and software vendors can use to

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The inside scoop…for when you want more than the official line!

Microsoft Vista may be the hot new operating system, but to use it with confidence, you’ll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Find out what the manual doesn’t always tell you in this insider’s guide to using Vista in the real world. How can you customize the desktop? What’s the best way to prevent crashes? From setting up a home network to working with data, first get the official way, then the best way from two experts.

Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Vista, from the new user interface and “live” icons to the revamped Control Panel (more…)

If SUSE Linux 9 can do it, you can do it, too …

SUSE is the oldest commercial Linux distribution, favored in Europe and rapidly gaining popularity in the United States. Whether you’re just discovering Linux or switching from another distribution, this comprehensive reference gives you not only the “how-to” information, but also a thorough understanding of Linux principles and possibilities. Learn to install SUSE and configure it with YaST, use the command line, set up network services, incorporate SUSE Linux into your enterprise, and so much more.

Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of SUSE Linux 9 (more…)

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Fans of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, your call has been answered. Scott Mueller, author of the best-selling Upgrading and Repairing PCs, is now bringing you an equally in-depth guide to Windows troubleshooting. Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows explains how Windows works and how to fix it when things go wrong. This comprehensive resource includes information on:
* Installation
* Managing security
* Optimizing performance
* Recovering data (more…)

If you’re curious, but hesitant, about finding your way around Microsoft’s new Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 For Dummies is the book for you. This friendly reference shows you everything you need to know — from installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008 network.

Server-based networking really is a big deal, and this 100% plain-English guide helps you make the most of it. You’ll find out about Windows Server 2008’s important functions, capabilities and requirements; develop a network implementation plan; take a step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process; and get valuable tips on how to boost your bandwidth beyond belief! Before you (more…)