Windows Vista Visual Encyclopedia

Authors: Kate Shoup, Kate J. Chase
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Language: English
Number of Pages: 418
PDF: 44 MB
ISBN: 047004635X

If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Windows Vista tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 140 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource--you'll see!
* Each tool and technique illustrated in full color
* Alphabetical listings for easy reference
* Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks
* A comprehensive guide for visual learners

Mastering Windows Vista Business: Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise

Paperback: 1104 pages
Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (April 23, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470046155
ISBN-13: 978-0470046159

In-depth Coverage of Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise
Learn to install, configure, run, and troubleshoot the professional versions of Vista in this comprehensive new guide from two leading Windows authorities. From Vista's all-new interface, 32-bit/64-bit architecture, and advanced security features to its fantastic new capabilities for audio and video recording, editing, and broadcasting, you'll get the techniques and task-by-task instruction you need to master this dramatically different OS. Whether you have a home network or are in charge of enterprise deployments, take the plunge into Vista with confidence with this in-depth guide at your side.

Microsoft Windows Vista Administration

Paperback: 624 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (July 23, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071493034
ISBN-13: 978-0071493031

"I highly recommend this book, the ‘Vista Manual That Microsoft Never Wrote,' since it has everything about Vista that you need, and nothing you don't." --Stu Sjouwerman, Editor, WServerNews, wservernews.com; Founder, Sunbelt Software

Windows Vista Power Users Guide

Windows Vista Power Users Guide
64 Pages {PDF}|3.13 MB

INTRODUCTION
This guide to Microsoft’s new operating system is intended to take you through the more advanced system settings, utilities and tweaks that will maximize your experience with Windows Vista.
There is a great deal you can do with the operating system to make life significantly simpler and more tools will be released all the time. With that in mind, this document may be revised occasionally, documenting new features that Microsoft may add in Service Packs, and new tools you can download.
Any additions to this document will be annotated in the index.

Защищенный код для Windows Vista

Эта книга — подробное руководство по применению средств безопасности в Windows Vista — новейшей операционной системы семейства Windows. В ней рассказывается обо всех изменениях, внесенных на уровне кода в Windows Vista с целью устранения возможных дефектов защиты, в том числе об управлении учетными записями пользователей, маркерах пользователей, уровнях целостности, а также о рандомизации адресного пространства и других средствах предотвращения переполнения буферов. Подробно описано, как создавать сетевые приложения и службы и задействовать новые средства защиты Internet Explorer 7. Раскрыты новая криптографическая архитектура, а также аутентификация, авторизация и управление сертификатами в Windows Vista.

Administering Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Microsoft's new GUI-less Server Core is a command line version of Windows Server 2008 that offers better security, reduced size, and faster access. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find everything you need to quickly master this sleek new version. Packed with instructions and practical examples, this book teaches you how to operate in a windowless environment, including using all the commands, creating BAT files, working with scripts, using registry hacks, managing remote systems, and more. Includes best practices, 52 indispensable command line tricks, and an alphabetical list of all the commands.

Big Book of Windows Hacks

Bigger, better, and broader in scope, the Big Book of Windows Hacks gives you everything you need to get the most out of your Windows Vista or XP system, including its related applications and the hardware it runs on or connects to. Whether you want to tweak Vista's Aero interface, build customized sidebar gadgets and run them from a USB key, or hack the "unhackable" screensavers, you'll find quick and ingenious ways to bend these recalcitrant operating systems to your will.

The Big Book of Windows Hacks focuses on Vista, the new bad boy on Microsoft's block, with hacks and workarounds that also work for Windows XP. You can read each hack in just a few minutes, saving countless hours of searching for the right answer. The step-by-step instructions let you apply the solutions in no time. This book takes you beyond the operating system with hacks for applications like Internet Explorer 7 and Office 2007, and hardware such as the Zune, your wireless router, and the PC itself.

Programming Excel Services

Get the straightforward information you need to use Excel Services to add Microsoft Office Excel functionality to your Microsoft Windows--based, Web-based, and smart-client applications. This practical guide covers the essentials for adding Office Excel spreadsheets and workbooks to your dashboards and portals running on Microsoft Office SharePoint- Server 2007. Armed with your experience in developing applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework, you'll discover how to enable users to share and reuse data--without regard to platform dependence. You will compare and contrast multiple options for building charts, pivot tables, spreadsheets, and more. The examples are carefully crafted to illustrate Windows, Web, and smart-client application development and are designed to help professional developers build proficiency in Excel Services to help satisfy today's business requirements. Includes code samples in Visual C# and Visual Basic.

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration

Exploit the powerful management, networking, and security tools in Windows Server 2008 using the comprehensive information contained in this real-world resource. Written by a seasoned Windows systems engineer, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration lays out each feature alongside clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises. Inside, you'll learn how to deploy Windows Server 2008, use the new, integrated Server Manager tool, handle Internet services and remote access, and fine-tune performance. You'll also learn how to automate administrative tasks, create reliable system backups, and harden your server's defenses.
Perform typical and Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008
Modify system and component settings using the new Server Manager
Administer users, groups, and computers with Active Directory
Deliver robust web and FTP hosting using IIS 7.0 and ASP.NET
Monitor stability and performance with Windows System Resource Manager
Manage security using NAP, IPSec, 802.1x, and DHCP enforcement
Encrypt data with Active Directory Certification Services and PKI
Provide secure remote access using Terminal Services and RRAS
Handle Windows DNS, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Itanium support
Build Windows PowerShell scripts to perform repetitive management jobs.

Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Companion

Get your mission-critical messaging and collaboration systemsup and running with the essential guide to deploying and managing ExchangeServer 2007. This comprehensive administrator's reference covers the fullrange of server and client deployments, unified communications, messagingsecurity, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.With special emphasis on security, the top concern for messagingadministrators, this book includes chapters on messaging security, policy,and tools and techniques to mitigate e-mail viruses, spam, and phishing.This book delivers the definitive information-messaging that professionalsneed to deploy and operate effective, reliable, and more-secure messagingand collaboration services. The companion CD features a fully searchableeBook and job aids--everything you need to help build enterprisecollaboration solutions that improve worker productivity, save time, andhelp reduce IT deployment and management costs.