Network Your Computers & Devices Step by StepTeach yourself how to use the networking features in Windows 7 to connect your home computers, even if they use different operating systems. With Step by Step, you set the pace - building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!
Network your Windows 7-based PCs and set up security; Add a Mac or Linux-based computer; Share printers, devices, and files with everyone in your home; Stream media over your network or to a remote PC; Tweak your network and sharing settings; Troubleshoot problems and perform easy maintenance. ...
Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services Resource Kitn-depth and comprehensive, this official Microsoft Resource Kit delivers the information you need to plan, deploy, and administer Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best-leading industry experts and members of the Microsoft Desktop Virtualization Team. Coverage includes scenarios for Remote Desktop Services, virtualizing roles, setting up Remote Desktop Virtualization Host (RDVS), managing application compatibility, customizing and locking down the user experience, using Windows PowerShell for configuration and management, administering security features, deploying a farm, publishing resources, managing sessions, and other life cycle issues. ...
Parallel Programming with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Step by StepTeach yourself how to help improve application performance by using parallel programming techniques in Visual Studio 2010 - one step at a time. Ideal for experienced programmers with little or no parallel programming experience, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating applications that optimize the use of multicore processors. ...
Parallel Programming with Microsoft Visual C++Your CPU meter shows a problem. One core is running at 100 percent, but all the other cores are idle. Your application is CPU-bound, but you are using only a fraction of the computing power of your multicore system. Is there a way to get better performance?
The answer, in a nutshell, is parallel programming. Where you once would have written the kind of sequential code that is familiar to all programmers, you now find that this no longer meets your performance goals. To use your system's CPU resources efficiently, you need to split your application into pieces that can run at the same time. ...
Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 4Completely reengineered for ASP.NET 4 - this definitive guide deftly illuminates the core architecture and programming features of ASP.NET 4 in a single, pragmatic volume. Web development expert Dino Esposito provides essential, architectural-level guidance, along with the in-depth technical insights designed to take you - and your solutions - to the next level. The book covers Dynamic Data, AJAX, Microsoft Silverlight, ASP.NET MVC, Web forms, LINQ, and security strategies - and features extensive code samples in Microsoft Visual C# 2010. ...
Microsoft Excel 2010: Data Analysis and Business Modeling, 3rd EditionMaster the business modeling and analysis techniques that help you transform data into bottom-line results. For more than a decade, Wayne Winston has been teaching corporate clients and MBA students the most effective ways to use Excel to solve business problems and make better decisions. Now this award-winning educator shares the best of his expertise in this hands-on, scenario-focused guide - fully updated for Excel 2010! ...
Microsoft Expression Web 4 Step by StepExperience learning made easy - and quickly teach yourself how to create dynamic, standards-based Web sites. With Step by Step, you set the pace - building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!
Build your site with customizable templates - or create your own; Adjust settings in Expression Web 4 to create different sites; Add Photoshop files, Microsoft Silverlight video, and .wmv files; Use CSS, HTML, and XHTML to manage site style and accessibility; Connect to servers using Microsoft ASP.NET and PHP; Choose the right publishing method for your scenario. ...
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511)Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-511, the required exam for the MCTS certification: Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most - including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can use on the job. ...
Windows Phone 7 Developer GuideThis guide describes a scenario around a fictitious company named Tailspin that has decided to include Windows Phone 7 as a client device for their existing cloud-based application. Their Windows Azure-based application named Surveys is described in detail in a previous book in this series, DevelopingApplications for the Cloud.
After reading this book, you will be familiar with how to design and implement applications for Windows Phone 7 that take advantage of remote services to obtain and upload data while providing a great user experience on the device. ...
Programming Microsoft ASP.NET MVCDelve into the features, principles, and pillars of the ASP.NET MVC framework-deftly guided by Web development luminary Dino Esposito. ASP.NET MVC forces developers to think in terms of distinct components-model, view, controller-that make it easier to manage application complexity. Plunge into the framework's internal mechanics and gain a practical, what-why-how perspective behind each ASP.NET MVC building block. You'll understand how and when to use this programming model as an alternative to Web Forms-to gain full control of HTML, simplify testing and extensibility, and design better Web sites and experiences. ...