Microsoft Windows Home Server Unleashed, e-Pub
Microsoft Windows Home Server Unleashed, e-Pub

Author: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2010-04-05

Total Pages: 1124

ISBN-13: 0672333015

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This is the most comprehensive, practical, and useful guide to Windows Home Server, including Microsoft’s major updates in PowerPacks 1, 2, and 3. Top Windows expert Paul McFedries brings together tips, techniques, and shortcuts available nowhere else and presents them all in plain English for every Windows Home Server user. McFedries covers all facets of running Windows Home Server: configuration, file/folder sharing, networking, media streaming and sharing, backup/restore, monitoring, Web and SharePoint site deployment, performance optimization, maintenance, and customization. He thoroughly addresses Windows Home Server’s new Windows 7 support, as well as major improvements in areas ranging from remote access to storing TV recordings. This edition presents comprehensive, up-to-the-minute guidance on Windows Home Server security, plus a full section of advanced solutions utilizing Microsoft’s power tools, the command line, and automated scripting. Throughout, McFedries demonstrates key techniques through real-world examples and presents practical configurations you can easily use in your own home. Detailed information on how to… Set up Windows Home Server networks, user accounts, devices, and storage Integrate with Windows 7’s new file libraries, backup/recovery tools, and Windows Search 4.0 Efficiently share folders, files, and digital media Ensure security for both local and remote users Automatically back up and restore all the computers on your home network Quickly set up web and SharePoint sites Tune, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Home Server Use the new Remote Access Configuration and Repair Wizards

Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 Unleashed
Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 Unleashed

Author: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2011-03-30

Total Pages: 930

ISBN-13: 0132681978

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Covers the newest version of WHS! This is the most comprehensive, practical, and useful guide to the brand-new version of Windows Home Server 2011. Paul McFedries doesn’t just cover all facets of running Windows Home Server: He shows how to use it to simplify everything from file sharing to media streaming, backup to security. With real-world examples, McFedries guides you through using new features ranging from the Dashboard and Launchpad to Remote Web Access and Alert Viewer. You’ll find network configurations and step-by-step solutions you can easily understand and use, even if you have no server experience. Then, when you’re ready, McFedries reveals how Home Server’s hidden business-class features can help you save more time and get even better performance. Packed with exclusive tips and tricks, this go-to guide will help you every step of the way...as you create a home network that does more and runs perfectly! Quickly set up networks, user accounts, devices, and storage Add any computer to your network: Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac, or Linux Efficiently share folders, files, and digital media Set up passwords and users and protect your sensitive information Reliably automate backups, so you never lose an important file Centrally manage all your storage, so you never have to buy more than you need Stream and share your digital images, audio, and video--even on your Xbox 360 or other devices Use Home Server’s built-in web server to create powerful, flexible websites Use Windows SharePoint Foundation to help everyone coordinate their busy lives Automatically apply up-to-date security fixes to all your Windows computers Remotely access your content from any Internet-connected computer–safely and securely Use Home Server power tools, including Local Group Policy Editor, Computer Management snap-ins, and scripting Efficiently monitor, maintain, tune, and troubleshoot Windows Home Server

Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes
Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes

Author: Bud E. Smith

Publisher: Sams Publishing

Published: 2011-06-02

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0132811235

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Sams Teach Yourself iPadTM 2 in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to use your iPad 2 to get online, get apps, use the Web, manage email, use maps, books, photos, music, video–anything! Each compact lesson zeroes in on essential techniques, with fast, step-by-step instructions that help you do it right the first time! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Use FaceTime for personal video phone calls and conferences Take photos and make video clips with the front-facing and rear-facing cameras Manage settings for the iPad 2 Use iTunes to buy and synchronize multimedia—music, videos, movies, documents and more—between the computer and the iPad 2 Hook up to external devices such as a camera, a presentation screen, TV, or HDTV. Use Safari to access the Web Use email of many kinds, including Gmail, with and without a live connection Manage personal information with the Calendar, Contacts, and Notes Use the Maps app for local searches and navigation Get full-screen iPad apps, as well as iPhone-sized apps from the App Store Use iBooks and the iBooks Store Get and play music on iPad Use the iWork apps for creating presentations and working with numbers Category: iPad Covers: Apple Digital Media User Level: Beginning

Microsoft Windows Home Server Unleashed, 1/e
Microsoft Windows Home Server Unleashed, 1/e

Author: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Sams Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780672329630

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Windows Home Server is a brand new server operating system from Microsoft designed to be used in home setting. Windows Home Server is to reduce or eliminate the complexity of a typical network server and instead present home users with a simple, straightforward interface that focuses on four core areas: storage, sharing, backup, and remot access. Microsoft Windows Home Server Unleashed is the first book on the market that takes a deep look at what makes this new server operating system tick. Inside you'll learn how the windows Home Server storagesystem combines multiple hard disks (both internal and external) into a singlestorage space that expands and contracts automatically as you add and remove hard disks, making it easy for home users to share folders, files, and digital media of all kinds. We show you how to access your files from any PC in the network and provide secure acess to the network via the internet for your users. We also show you how to automate the backup of every computer on your network, including performing complete system image backups of each computer and restoring previous versions of individual files.

Sams Teach Yourself iPad in 10 Minutes
Sams Teach Yourself iPad in 10 Minutes

Author: Bud E. Smith

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2010-07-28

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0132122057

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Sams Teach Yourself iPadTM in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to use your iPad to get online, get apps, use the Web, manage email, use maps, books, photos, music, video— anything! Each compact lesson zeroes in on essential techniques, with fast, step-by-step instructions that help you do it right the first time! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Make the Home screen an efficient control center for your iPad Get online with Wi-Fi or 3G cellular connections Get iPad and iPhone apps, including paid and free apps Surf the Web Receive and send email from as many accounts as you need Use maps, books, music, photos, video, and more!

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 Unleashed
Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 Unleashed

Author: QuantumPM, LLC

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2007-10-22

Total Pages: 1711

ISBN-13: 0132714175

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Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 Unleashed provides a comprehensive and in-depth overview of Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 and Enterprise Project Management (EPM). This book should be used as a reference to guide you through system capabilities and the use of more advanced product features in the context of your business processes. In this book you will find cutting-edge information, including the necessary framework and approach to implement a complex project management software product. Find practical, real-world guidance on how to plan, install, configure, deploy, use, manage, and customize your EPM Implementation. This book is your only in-depth source for Microsoft Office Project Server 2007!

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed
Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed

Author: Eriq Oliver Neale

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2008-12-03

Total Pages: 1160

ISBN-13: 0768686938

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Windows Small Business Server 2008 provides all the tools small companies need to improve collaboration, enhance productivity, and manage and secure all their information. In this book, a team of leading SBS experts brings together the in-depth knowledge and real-world insights you need to make the most of this state-of-the-art product. Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals Eriq Neale and his colleagues cover every facet of planning, deploying, and managing SBS 2008. The authors begin by showing how to install and configure SBS 2008 for maximum efficiency, performance, and ease of administration. You’ll learn how to securely utilize SBS 2008’s comprehensive Internet, file, and print services; simplify and automate both server and workstation management; and take full advantage of both SharePoint collaboration and Exchange communication tools. This book is packed with expert tips, tricks, and troubleshooting techniques drawn from the authors’ unsurpassed experience helping companies succeed with SBS. Whether you’re a full-time IT professional or a power user who’s managing SBS in your spare time, it will be your most valuable resource. Detailed information on how to... Plan, install, configure, and customize SBS 2008 in any environment Set up and manage SBS 2008-based networks, Web access, and collaboration—including SharePoint Services 3.0 Leverage Remote Web Workplace and other advanced remote access solutions Manage email and other communications with SBS 2008’s built-in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Centrally control Windows Vista, Windows XP, and other clients Seamlessly integrate Macintosh computers into your Windows network Protect your servers and workstations against both internal and external threats Prepare backups and disaster recovery plans you can actually use in an emergency Streamline and automate administration using Microsoft PowerShell

MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Prep
MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Prep

Author: Lee Scales

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2006-11-21

Total Pages: 1030

ISBN-13: 0132712768

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MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Prep: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Environment is Your Complete Certification Solution and the Smart Way to Study™ This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test that accompanies the print book. In This Book You’ll Learn How To Implement and manage local and network resources Manage files and folders Implement, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot hardware devices Implement, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot disk quotas Implement, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Print Monitor Monitor and optimize system performance Implement and manage group policy Manage and implement disaster recovery Manage users, computers, and groups Implement and manage a software update infrastructure WRITTEN BY A LEADING 70-290 EXAM EXPERT! Lee Scales, BSEE, MCSE (NT/W2K/W2K3), has worked in the computer industry for more than 25 years, including stints with IBM and Microsoft. He is employed as a senior network consultant with Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc., of Overland Park, Kansas. In addition to his consulting duties, he has developed courseware for the Windows platform for several years and has contributed as an author to titles in the Exam Cram series and to a number of websites. Helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses, so you can assess your readiness to take the actual 70-290 exam. Provides detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers. Covers each 70-290 exam objective.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed
Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed

Author: Rand Morimoto

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2010-01-07

Total Pages: 2336

ISBN-13: 0672331500

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Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed is the most comprehensive and realistic guide to planning, design, prototyping, implementation, migration, administration, and support. Based on the authors’ unsurpassed experience working with Windows Server 2008 R2 since its earliest alpha releases, it offers indispensable guidance drawn from hundreds of production environments. Microsoft MVP Rand Morimoto and his colleagues systematically introduce Windows Server 2008 R2 to IT professionals, identifying R2’s most crucial enhancements and walking through every step of installation and configuration. Next, they present comprehensive coverage of every area of Windows Server 2008 R2, including Active Directory, networking services, security, R2 migration from Windows Server 2003 and 2008, administration, fault tolerance, optimization and troubleshooting, core application services, and more. The authors thoroughly address major Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements and present extensive coverage of R2 innovations ranging from Hyper-V virtualization to DirectAccess and the enhancements in Failover Clustering. Every chapter contains tips, tricks, and best practices learned from actual deployments: practical information for using Windows Server 2008 R2 to solve real business problems. Detailed information on how to... Plan and migrate from Windows Server 2003/2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2 and use R2’s new server migration tools Manage Active Directory with Active Directory Administrative Center, Best Practice Analyzer, and PowerShell scripts Use R2’s updated security tools and templates to lock down servers, clients, and networks Maximize availability with Windows Server 2008 R2 clustering, fault tolerance, and replication Streamline client management with new Group Policy ADMX settings and management tools Improve remote access using DirectAccess, Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Implement Hyper-V virtualization including the built-in Live Migration technology Leverage add-ons such as Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Media Services, and IIS 7.5