Microsoft eBooks
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 3rd Edition
Install, configure, and support Windows XP Professional with definitive technical guidance from the Microsoft Windows team and two industry veterans. This official Resource Kit has been fully updated and revised - with coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2, featuring Advanced Security Technologies, along with new chapters on managing software updates, the Windows Firewall, and wireless networking. It's everything you need to help maximize the performance and reliability of your business desktops - and help reduce ownership and support costs. ...
Install, configure, and support Windows XP Professional with definitive technical guidance from the Microsoft Windows team and two industry veterans. This official Resource Kit has been fully updated and revised - with coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2, featuring Advanced Security Technologies, along with new chapters on managing software updates, the Windows Firewall, and wireless networking. It's everything you need to help maximize the performance and reliability of your business desktops - and help reduce ownership and support costs. ...
Just Say No to Microsoft
Just Say No to Microsoft - begins by tracing Microsoft's rise from tiny software startup to monopolistic juggernaut and explains how the company's practices over the years have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster an environment ripe for viruses, bugs, and hackers. Readers learn how they can dump Microsoft products - even the Windows operating system - and continue to be productive. The book also shows how to work successfully and seamlessly with computers and people who are still hooked on Microsoft software. Includes full explanations of alternate operating systems, such as Linux and Mac, and outlines various software applications that can replace the familiar Microsoft products. ...
Just Say No to Microsoft - begins by tracing Microsoft's rise from tiny software startup to monopolistic juggernaut and explains how the company's practices over the years have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster an environment ripe for viruses, bugs, and hackers. Readers learn how they can dump Microsoft products - even the Windows operating system - and continue to be productive. The book also shows how to work successfully and seamlessly with computers and people who are still hooked on Microsoft software. Includes full explanations of alternate operating systems, such as Linux and Mac, and outlines various software applications that can replace the familiar Microsoft products. ...
Microsoft Windows XP Networking and Security Inside Out
Dig into Windows XP - and discover how you can really put its networking and security features to work! Also covering Windows 2000, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It's all muscle and no fluff. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday networking tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! ...
Dig into Windows XP - and discover how you can really put its networking and security features to work! Also covering Windows 2000, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It's all muscle and no fluff. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday networking tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! ...
Microsoft Windows Scripting with WMI
Go beyond simple queries and get the inside track on how to write system administration scripts with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) - straight from a Microsoft scripting expert. With labs and lessons you complete at your own pace, this definitive tutorial helps you build your scripting expertise and provides the professional guidance you need to automate Windows administrative tasks. ...
Go beyond simple queries and get the inside track on how to write system administration scripts with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) - straight from a Microsoft scripting expert. With labs and lessons you complete at your own pace, this definitive tutorial helps you build your scripting expertise and provides the professional guidance you need to automate Windows administrative tasks. ...
Microsoft Windows Registry Guide, 2nd Edition
Get the in-depth information you need to modify - and seamlessly manage - the Windows registry. Written for IT professionals and power users, this vital resource reveals little-known registry techniques, tricks, tips, and secrets to make your job easier. Understand the inner workings of the Windows operating system - and use the registry to get Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP to run the way you want, on a single desktop or across the network. You'll learn how to pinpoint registry settings and script registry changes, deal with registry permissions, use Windows Installer, and map Tweak UI settings. Also, find best practices for how to back up, restore, and maintain registry settings with confidence. ...
Get the in-depth information you need to modify - and seamlessly manage - the Windows registry. Written for IT professionals and power users, this vital resource reveals little-known registry techniques, tricks, tips, and secrets to make your job easier. Understand the inner workings of the Windows operating system - and use the registry to get Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP to run the way you want, on a single desktop or across the network. You'll learn how to pinpoint registry settings and script registry changes, deal with registry permissions, use Windows Installer, and map Tweak UI settings. Also, find best practices for how to back up, restore, and maintain registry settings with confidence. ...
Advanced Microsoft Content Management Server Development
Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 is a dynamic web publishing system with which you can build websites quickly and cost-efficiently. MCMS provides the administration, authoring, and data management functionality, and you provide the website interface, logic, and workflow. Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server (SPS) also features in the book. SPS 2003 enables enterprises to deploy an intelligent portal that seamlessly connects users, teams, and knowledge so that people can take advantage of relevant information across business processes to help them work more efficiently. ...
Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 is a dynamic web publishing system with which you can build websites quickly and cost-efficiently. MCMS provides the administration, authoring, and data management functionality, and you provide the website interface, logic, and workflow. Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server (SPS) also features in the book. SPS 2003 enables enterprises to deploy an intelligent portal that seamlessly connects users, teams, and knowledge so that people can take advantage of relevant information across business processes to help them work more efficiently. ...
Microsoft Money 2006 For Dummies
Do you know where you money goes? Would balancing your budget take an act of Congress? Does your idea of preparing for the future involve lottery tickets? This friendly guide provides everything you need to know to stay on top of your finances and make the most of your money - both your cash and your Microsoft Money 2006 software program (the Premium, Deluxe, or Standard edition). You'll find out how to record financial transactions, analyze different investments, determine your net worth, plan for retirement, make informed financial decisions, and more. ...
Do you know where you money goes? Would balancing your budget take an act of Congress? Does your idea of preparing for the future involve lottery tickets? This friendly guide provides everything you need to know to stay on top of your finances and make the most of your money - both your cash and your Microsoft Money 2006 software program (the Premium, Deluxe, or Standard edition). You'll find out how to record financial transactions, analyze different investments, determine your net worth, plan for retirement, make informed financial decisions, and more. ...
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
Get your mission-critical network, messaging, and collaboration systems up and running quickly with the essential guide to administering Windows Small Business Server 2003. This reference details the features, capabilities, and technologies for both the standard and premium editions - including Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services, SQL Server 2000, and Internet Information Services - in one volume. Packed with easy-to-follow procedures, real-world troubleshooting tactics, and under-the-hood insights, this Administrator's Companion delivers the expert information you need for everyday, on-the-job results. ...
Get your mission-critical network, messaging, and collaboration systems up and running quickly with the essential guide to administering Windows Small Business Server 2003. This reference details the features, capabilities, and technologies for both the standard and premium editions - including Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services, SQL Server 2000, and Internet Information Services - in one volume. Packed with easy-to-follow procedures, real-world troubleshooting tactics, and under-the-hood insights, this Administrator's Companion delivers the expert information you need for everyday, on-the-job results. ...
Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Programming Inside Out
You're a sophisticated user of Excel - a real pro with spreadsheet - so now dig into its powerful programming capabilities and really put your data to work! From writing code in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to taking advantage of new XML data-sharing features, this book packs hundreds of timesaving programming solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds all in concise, fast-answer format. Discover the best and fastest ways to build custom business solutions with Excel - and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! ...
You're a sophisticated user of Excel - a real pro with spreadsheet - so now dig into its powerful programming capabilities and really put your data to work! From writing code in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to taking advantage of new XML data-sharing features, this book packs hundreds of timesaving programming solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds all in concise, fast-answer format. Discover the best and fastest ways to build custom business solutions with Excel - and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! ...
Microsoft Windows Scripting Self-Paced Learning Guide
Automate everyday administrative tasks - and take greater control of your Windows networks - with this hands-on guide to scripting. Your instructor, a Microsoft Certified Trainer with more than a decade of enterprise consulting experience, expertly builds your scripting expertise with labs and lessons you complete at your own pace. From writing your first scripts from scratch with Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) and Windows Script Host (WSH) - to exploring the programmatic advantages of using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Active Directory Service Interface (ADSI) - you'll learn timesaving ways to set up, deploy, and manage your Windows-based systems. ...
Automate everyday administrative tasks - and take greater control of your Windows networks - with this hands-on guide to scripting. Your instructor, a Microsoft Certified Trainer with more than a decade of enterprise consulting experience, expertly builds your scripting expertise with labs and lessons you complete at your own pace. From writing your first scripts from scratch with Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) and Windows Script Host (WSH) - to exploring the programmatic advantages of using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Active Directory Service Interface (ADSI) - you'll learn timesaving ways to set up, deploy, and manage your Windows-based systems. ...
Microsoft Office Word 2003 Bible
Welcome to the Word 2003 Bible. As part of the Wiley Bible series, this book emphasizes "handiness" by giving you complete coverage of Word 2003 in an easy-to-use format. In this book, you find all the information that you need to successfully use Word, whether you're a new or experienced user. To make it as easy as possible to find, understand, and implement information, throughout the text the major tasks are clearly delineated. This guide is designed to facilitate your access to Word and get you quickly on your way to getting the most out of this truly exciting and powerful new product. ...
Welcome to the Word 2003 Bible. As part of the Wiley Bible series, this book emphasizes "handiness" by giving you complete coverage of Word 2003 in an easy-to-use format. In this book, you find all the information that you need to successfully use Word, whether you're a new or experienced user. To make it as easy as possible to find, understand, and implement information, throughout the text the major tasks are clearly delineated. This guide is designed to facilitate your access to Word and get you quickly on your way to getting the most out of this truly exciting and powerful new product. ...