The Best of Windows Vista: the Official Magazine Explore all you can do with Windows Vista with guidance from the editors of the Official Windows Vista magazine. Using real-life examples and step-by-step tutorials-in vibrant color-this book delivers practical and fun advice on everything from setting up your PC to finding your way around new features and functions. You'll learn how to help keep your system secure, manage your files, explore new digital media and entertainment capabilities, synch your devices, fine-tune system performance, and more.
2007 Microsoft Office System Inside Out Learn everything you need to know for working with the 2007 Microsoft Office system-from the inside out! This book packs hundreds of time-saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for using the 2007 release of Microsoft Office-all in concise, fast-answer format. Whether you are upgrading from Office 97 or Office 2003, you'll be able to dig in to the work-ready resources that help you take your Microsoft Office experience to the next level. This comprehensive guide to the 2007 Microsoft Office suites helps you navigate new features and capabilities in the Office programs you use everyday, including the new, easy-to-use user interface and new formatting and editing capabilities.
2007 Microsoft Office System Step by Step, Second Edition The smart way to learn the latest version of Microsoft Office one step at a time! Updated with expanded coverage, this second edition covers Microsoft Office Publisher 2007, Office SharePoint Server 2007, Office Groove 2007, Office OneNote 2007, and Office InfoPath 2007. Plus, you still get coverage of the familiar Microsoft Office applications Office AccessTM 2007, Office Excel 2007, Office Outlook 2007, Office PowerPoint 2007, and Office Word 2007. Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting help to learn the fundamentals of working with the 2007 Microsoft Office system, including how to navigate the new user interface. You will learn how to create professional-quality documents, powerful spreadsheets, and compelling slide presentations. You will also discover how to get your Web site up and running, how to take notes electronically, and how to manage your e-mail communications and workday. The companion CD includes skill-building practice files, eBooks, and more!
Building Web Applications with Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer You don't need to be a professional solution developer to build sophisticated, collaborative SharePoint applications. Experience learning made easy-and quickly learn how to build no-code Web applications with SharePoint Designer 2007. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them. Topics include: Get Started with SharePoint Designer Customizing the SharePoint Master Page Using ASP.NET controls with SharePoint Controls Creating Workflows Data Sources with ASP.NET and SharePoint Integrating SharePoint Applications with Access Creating Data Views in SharePoint Designer
Deploying Secure 802.11 Wireless Networks with Microsoft Windows Learn how to deploy security-enhanced 802.11b wireless networks across the Windows platform with information direct from the Microsoft experts who know Windows-based wireless networking best. You'll learn how to deploy solutions for corporate networks, public networks, and home/small business networks that employ the latest Wireless Protected Access (WPA) technologies. The CD contains the latest wireless authentication clients for Windows and the related service packs, wireless industry standards and specifications, training slides for your public or internal courses, and an electronic version of the entire book.
Ed Bott's Your New PC: Seven Easy Steps to Help You Get Started! New PC? Follow seven steps for setting it up the smart way and help maximize your enjoyment, productivity, and security! Written by award-winning computer journalist Ed Bott, this book leads you through a simple, streamlined process designed to help save you time and cover all the bases from out-of-the-box setup to what to do with your old PC. You'll learn how to move files and settings from your previous PC; implement security features; hook up printers, digital cameras, and other accessories; install software; and personalize and organize your system. With its jargon-free, conversational style; concise, step-by- step instructions; and helpful sidebars, tips, and checklists, this guide's like having your own personal consultant by your side every step of the way!
Embedded Programming with the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework Get the essential reference to programming with the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework. With insights from the product team, this guide delivers practical examples and code samples to help you develop applications for the next generation of devices.
Faster Smarter Home Networking Want to connect the PCs and peripherals in your home, but don't know where to start? This friendly guide is the faster, smarter way of learning how to build, use, and manage your first home network! Faster Smarter Home Networking teaches just what you need to know, with accurate, how-to information that's easy to absorb and apply. The language is friendly and down-to-earth, with no jargon or silly chatter. Use the concise explanations, easy numbered steps, and visual examples to understand exactly how to get the job done. Topics include wired vs. wireless; DSL vs. cable; installing network cards; configuring the networking services in Microsoftr Windowsr XP, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Windows 98; sharing an Internet connection; employing firewalls and antivirus software; managing shared resources; and performing basic troubleshooting tasks.
Faster Smarter Network+ Certification Take the next step in your IT career by earning your CompTIA Network+ Certification the faster, smarter way. This innovative, high-energy guide helps maximize your study time by teaching exactly what you need to know for the exam-and the job-with no fluff, no silly chatter. With Faster Smarter Network+ Certification you get focused, concise content that maps to all Network+ exam objectives, including media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support, along with expert test-preparation tips and guidance. You can test your knowledge and refocus your studies using the rigorous cram session inside the book plus hundreds of practice questions on CD. You also get a quick-search electronic version of the book (eBook) and a glossary of must-know terms for additional ways to shore up your skills. With extensive experience creating enterprise networking solutions-plus nine professional certifications-this popular author knows how to cut to the chase in Network+ exam preparation!
Guidelines for Application Integration Learn best practices and proven techniques for integrating disparate enterprise applications into solutions that work together to address ever-evolving business needs, extend IT investments, and improve ROI.
Home Networking with Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step Teach yourself just what you need to know about setting up a home network with the Windows XP operating system. Home Networking with Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step uses easy-to-follow instructions and friendly, non-intimidating language to explain how to set up and use a simple Windows XP-based home server. Walk through the steps for creating and configuring a network that connects all the intelligent devices in your home or home-based business-everything from PCs, printers, and scanners to WebTVr, digital cameras, and the coming wave of 'smart' home appliances. Step by Step is the easy way to introduce yourself to Windows XP home networking features-and build your mastery with everyday tasks-one step at a time!
Inside Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Dive deep in to the architectural details of Microsoft Dynamics AX to make relationships clear and development tasks easier. The first part of the book is aimed at consultants and developers who are new to Microsoft Dynamics AX but have backgrounds in business application development using traditional languages, frameworks, and tools. It describes the architecture and development environment and explains key application frameworks that developers need for their customization, extension, and integration projects. The second part of the book is a reference guide for developers who work with Microsoft Dynamics AX deployments, with information on developing new functionality and supporting users. It covers more complex development concepts such as advanced forms and reports, reflection over the application metadata, performance, upgrades, migration, and setup. This is the first book written by the Microsoft product group architects and the first to take developers deep inside Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Inside Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Web Services Dive deep into the architecture of Exchange Web Services and master the intricacies for accessing data with the new, unifying API. Exchange Web Services offers new functionality, replacing old, disparate APIs. Written by members of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange Web Services product teams at Microsoft, this practical guide introduces developers to Exchange Web Services. It includes comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the architecture and key features, including messaging, folders, calendaring, tasks, notifications, searching, availability, and autodiscovery.
Inside Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 This comprehensive, hands-on reference for developers delivers expert guidance on building Eenterprise Ccontent Mmanagement (ECM) solutions. Written by an expert on Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies, this book presents a bottom-up view of Office SharePoint Server 2007 architecture, highlighting the key relationships of Office SharePoint Server 2007 components. Task-oriented in its approach, the book is perfect for developers familiar with SharePoint Portal Server. You'll get practical advice for managing and customizing Office SharePoint Server 2007 components, and you'll learn how to work with them in conjunction with Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007, and other Microsoft Office products to develop an efficient and effective ECM system. Includes code samples.
Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Query Tuning and Optimization Dive deep into the internals of query tuning and optimization in SQL Server 2005 with this comprehensive reference. Understanding the internals of SQL Server helps database developers and administrators to better create, access, and effectively process information from enterprise data. Written by experts on SQL Server, this volume from the Inside Microsoft SQL Server series of books focuses on query tuning and optimization. You'll take an in-depth look at the best ways to make queries more efficient and effective, while maximizing existing resources. Includes extensive code samples and table examples to help database developers and administrators understand the intricacies and help promote mastery of query tuning and optimization.
