Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed
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
Windows PowerShell Unleashed
PowerShell gives Windows administrators immense power to automate and customize virtually any administrative task-saving time, increasing productivity, and giving you unprecedented flexibility. PowerShell 2.0 adds important new features that offer even greater control over Windows environments. Windows PowerShell Unleashed will not only give you deep mastery over PowerShell but also a greater understanding of the features being introduced in PowerShell 2.0-and show you how to use it to solve your challenges in your production environment. The authors begin by systematically illuminating PowerShell's core concepts and techniques, helping you leverage whatever Windows scripting experience you may already have. Next, using complete, easy-to-adapt examples, they show how to use PowerShell to manage file systems, permissions, the Registry, WMI objects, Active Directory, Exchange Server, and many other elements of the Windows environment. More than half of this edition's material and examples have been completely rewritten for PowerShell 2.0, and the authors have added seven entirely new chapters-covering security, PowerShell application development, Systems Center Operations Manager 2007, and much more. Whatever Windows systems you manage, Windows PowerShell Unleashed contains the scripts and techniques you need to manage them far more effectively. Install, configure, and customize PowerShell 2.0 and master its command line interface Discover proven best practices for PowerShell scripting Make the most of PowerShell cmdlets-especially the new cmdlets included in PowerShell 2.0 Leverage PowerShell's deep .NET Framework integration Secure your scripts using code signing, execution policies, and PowerShell's built-in security Use custom script functions to manage permissions more efficiently Control the registry locally and remotely and use PowerShell's powerful new registry transactions Use PowerShell as a management interface Automate Exchange Server 2007 administrative tasks Automate the management of Microsoft's new System Center Operations Manager 2007 Preview the forthcoming Graphical PowerShell scripting environment Understand how to manage Active Directory using PowerShell Master using PowerShell with WMI Learn PowerShell 2.0 remoting Download all examples and source code presented in this book from informit.com/title/9780672329883.
Pro Ubuntu Server Administration
Pro Ubuntu Server Administration teaches you advanced Ubuntu system building. After reading this book, you will be able to manage anything from simple file servers to multiple virtual servers to high-availability clusters. This is the capstone volume of the Apress Ubuntu trilogy that includes Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Third Edition and Beginning Ubuntu Server LTS Administration: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition. You will be able to make Ubuntu technology shine in a Fortune 500 environment and let Ubuntu server become the backbone of your infrastructure. Topics covered include Performance monitoring and optimization High-availability clustering Advanced Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) integrated networking
Beginning Portable Shell Scripting
This book introduces a vital new aspect of shell scripting to the huge number of administrators and developers working across Linux, OS X and Unix command line. While there have been other shell scripting books, Peter Seebach here addresses the modern issue of portability to this broad customer base. This book, addressing a wide technology base, is set to become the modern shell scripting reference.
Citrix Xenapp Platinum Edition for Windows: The Official Guide
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Authorized Guide to Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition for WindowsDesign, deploy, and maintain a virtualized, on-demand enterprise application delivery infrastructure. Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition for Windows: The Official Guide explains how to ensure high availability, enhance productivity, and reduce costs using the powerful features of XenApp. Configure your hardware, install XenApp, handle remote and wireless access, and manage an end-to-end, centralized application delivery system. You'll also learn how to monitor, tune, and secure XenApp using the latest tools and techniques.Configure VPNs using Citrix Access GatewayAuthenticate users with Citrix Password Manager and Single Sign-OnAssign granular control policies with Citrix SmartAccessSecure XenApp using firewalls, certificates, encryption, IDS, and IPSMonitor and test your system using Citrix EdgeSight and Citrix SmartAuditorDevelop fail-safe disaster recovery and business continuity plansOptimize transmission speed, disk throughput, and memory usage
Ubuntu Server Administration
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Administer Ubuntu Server in the EnterpriseRealize a dynamic, stable, and secure Ubuntu Server environment with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from a Linux professional. Ubuntu Server Administration covers every facet of system management--from users and file systems to performance tuning and troubleshooting. Learn how to automate installation using Kickstart, set up print and Web servers, configure and secure networks and TCP/IP ports, and implement Linux virtualization. You'll also get details on sharing resources via NFS and Samba, protecting your system, and customizing the Linux kernel.Install Ubuntu Server Edition in a production environmentUse administrative commands, secure with the PolicyKit, and customize permissions with ACLsConfigure filesystems in partitions, logical volumes, and RAID arrays. Configure secure remote administration using the Secure Shell and LandscapeManage updates and configure local repository mirrorsControl users with quotas, PAMs, and authentication databasesBuild Web servers using Apache, MySQL, and PHPHandle security with AppArmor, Kerberos, iptables-based firewalls, and TCP WrappersVirtualize your system using VMware, Virtualbox, and KVMCovers Ubuntu 8.04 (LTS)
WPF in Action With Visual Studio 2008
Now more than ever, Windows applications have to work well and look good. Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Microsoft's new user interface framework, gives you the ability to create stunning graphics, rich interactions, and highly-usable Windows applications. WPF is the API beneath Windows Vista interfaces, and it's also available for older versions of Windows. Up to this point, it has only been possible to build WPF applications manually, mainly by hand-coding in XAML-WPF's declarative XML-based markup language. The soon-to-be-released Visual Studio 2008 provides the full set of developer tools you need to take advantage of this exciting technology.The combination of WPF and Visual Studio 2008 represents the start of the next generation of Windows applications. Hand-coding XAML is fine if you're an early adopter, but to put WPF into production, you need to master the tools and application styles you'll use in your day job.WPF In Action focuses on WPF development using Visual Studio 2008 and other available tools.. The book starts with thorough coverage of the basics-layouts, styles, resources, and themes. It then takes you through several real-world scenarios, exploring common challenges and application-types. You'll build several sample applications, ranging from a simple calculator to a typical line-of-business application. Along the way, you'll add graphical elements, animation, and support for printing, accessibility, and other standard functionality.Written in a witty, engaging style, WPF In Action can be read cover-to-cover or used to reference specific problems and issues. The approach is practical and always focused on how you'll use WPF in real development scenarios. You'll learn how to handle the many new issues presented by the extreme flexibility of WPF. The authors also provide numerous tips and suggestions for how to work efficiently. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
HP Certified Systems Administrator
This book contains 36 chapters and is structured to facilitate readers to grasp concepts, understand implementation procedures, learn command syntax, configuration files and daemons involved, and understand basic troubleshooting. The 36 chapters are divided into three key areas: UNIX Fundamentals, HP-UX System Administration and HP-UX Network Administration. These chapters cover topics that are on HP's recommended certification courses - UNIX Fundamentals, System and Network Administration I, System and Network Administration II, and HP-UX for Experienced UNIX System Administrators - as well as on official exam objectives list. 1. UNIX Fundamentals (chapters 1 to 6, and 22) covers the basics of UNIX and HP-UX. Most information is not specific to a particular UNIX flavor, rather, includes general UNIX concepts, file manipulation and security techniques, vi editor, shell and awk programming, basic commands and other essential topics. Unlike many other similar books, a chapter on shell scripting is presented after covering HP-UX System Administration area. This is done purposely to provide readers with practical examples based on the knowledge they gain from UNIX Fundamentals and HP-UX System Administration chapters. 2. HP-UX System Administration (chapters 7 to 21) covers the HP-UX-specific system administration concepts and topics including server hardware information and mass storage stack; virtualization technologies and HP-UX installation; software and patch management; user and group administration; LVM and file system administration; EVFS and swap management; system shutdown and startup procedures; kernel configuration and management techniques; backup and restore functions; printer and print request management, job automation and process control; and system logging and performance monitoring. 3. HP-UX Network Administration (chapters 23 to 36) covers HP-UX network and security administration concepts and topics such as OSI and TCP/IP reference models; network hardware overview and LAN interface administration; IP subnetting and routing techniques; basic network testing and troubleshooting; internet services and sendmail; time synchronization (NTP) and resource sharing (NFS, AutoFS and CIFS) services; naming (DNS, NIS and LDAP) services and automated installation techniques; and high-availability concepts and system security tools and practices. Throughout the book figures, tables, screen shots and examples are given for explanation purposes. The book includes 863 exam review questions with answers.
Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration
Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration: From Novice to Professional: Second Edition responds to the important five-year Long Term Support Edition of Ubuntu Server, which finally gives stability to Ubuntu and will allow this market to become even stronger in 2008. This edition represents the server version of the most popular Linux distribution globally.
Wpf Recipes in C# 2008
WPF Recipes in C# 2008 provides readers with everything they need to start coding successfully with WPF and .NET 3.5. The lead author, Allen Jones, has drawn on his years of experience in the software industry coupled with the understanding that comes from creating previous successful Recipe books (for both C# and VB 2005) to design a wide selection of ready-to-run code examples that will help readers get to grips with WPF quickly, illustrate lesser known techniques clearly, and help readers overcome the common pitfalls that beset all programmers when they begin to learn a new language.
Mac OS X for Unix Geeks (Leopard)
If you're a developer or system administrator lured to Mac OS X because of its Unix roots, you'll quickly discover that performing Unix tasks on a Mac is different than what you're accustomed to. Mac OS X for Unix Geeks serves as a bridge between Apple's Darwin OS and the more traditional Unix systems. This clear, concise guide gives you a tour of Mac OS X's Unix shell in both Leopard and Tiger, and helps you find the facilities that replace or correspond to standard Unix utilities. You'll learn how to perform common Unix tasks in Mac OS X, such as using Directory Services instead of the standard Unix /etc/passwd and /etc/group, and you'll be able to compile code, link to libraries, and port Unix software using either Leopard and Tiger. This book teaches you to: Navigate the Terminal and understand how it differs from an xterm Use Open Directory (LDAP) and NetInfo as well as Directory Services Compile your code with GCC 4 Port Unix programs to Mac OS X with Fink Use MacPorts to install free/open source software Search through metadata with Spotlight's command-line utilities Build the Darwin kernel And there's much more. Mac OS X for Unix Geeks is the ideal survival guide to tame the Unix side of Leopard and Tiger. If you're a Unix geek with an interest in Mac OS X, you'll soon find that this book is invaluable.
Ubuntu: The Complete Reference
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Definitive Guide to Ubuntu--Covers Ubuntu 8.04 LTSMaximize the powerful features of Ubuntu with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from bestselling Linux author Richard Petersen. Packed with clear explanations and detailed examples, this comprehensive volume shows you how to get off the ground with Ubuntu, set up hardware and Internet connections, and use the latest system and network administration utilities.Ubuntu: The Complete Reference covers the desktops, shells, and administration tools for users, printers, services, and networks. Get full details on the latest Ubuntu-compatible office, mail, Web, and multimedia software, along with remote access (Vinagre), virtualization (KVM and Xen) and service managment (Upstart).You'll also learn how to interoperate with Windows networks and deploy reliable security using PolicyKit, Seahorse, AppArmor, SELinux, netfilter, and the Secure Shell.Install Ubuntu using Live CDs, the Install DVD, or Wubi Windows virtual diskConfigure printers, devices, and network connectionsAccess Linux using GNOME, KDE, KDE4, and XFce desktopsManage software with Synaptic Package Manager and APTWork with the BASH shell command, configuration, and file management capabilitiesUse office, Web (Firefox 3), mail, and multimedia applications (PulseAudio)Manage file systems including RAID and LVMSecure Ubuntu using PolicyKit authentication, Seahorse encryption, SSH and Kerberos security, AppArmor access controls, and Firestarter and UFW firewallsUse SAMBA and NFS to share network resources
Windows Command-Line Administrator’s Pocket Consultant
Mastering Active Directory for Windows Server 2008
Find all the information you need to manage and maintain Active Directory in Mastering Active Directory for Windows Server(R) 2008, an in-depth guide updated with over 300 pages of new material. Revised to address the new components, enhancements, and capabilities brought by Windows Server 2008 to the directory services, this book covers domain name system design, Active Directory forest and domain design, maintaining organizational units, managing group policy, implementing best practices, and more. Expect high-level coverage of the new version of Microsoft's powerful user authentication and authorization tool, fully updated for Windows Server 2008.
Sams Teach Yourself Windows Server 2008 in 24 Hours
In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you will be able to install and configure Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and its various services for any size network. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of Windows Server(R) 2008 from the ground up. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common tasks. Q&As at the end of each hour help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to do something. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Joe Habraken is a computer technology professional and best-selling author with more than fifteen years of experience in the information technology field. He has written more than twenty computer and information technology publications including Home Wireless Networking in a Snap, Skinning Windows XP, and Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours (with Matt Hayden). Joe, a Microsoft Certified Professional and Cisco Certified Network Associate, currently serves as an associate professor at the University of New England in Biddeford, ME, where he teaches a variety of new media and information technology-related courses. Learn how to... --Install the latest version of the Windows network operating system --Design and implement Active Directory Forests, Trees, and Domains --Configure Windows servers for a number of different roles including domain controller, remote access server, file server, print server, Web server, and much more --Add users to your domain's Active Directory and organize users in groups and organizational units --Implement network services such as DNS, DHCP, Windows Deployment Services, and Routing and Remote Access --Secure your servers with the Windows Firewall and IPSec and make your domain more secure using the Active Directory Certificate Services Register your book at informit.com/sams/title/9780672330124 for convenient access to updates and corrections as they become available.
Running Xen
"This accessible and immediately useful book expertly provides the Xen community with everything it needs to know to download, build, deploy and manage Xen implementations." --Ian Pratt, Xen Project Leader VP Advanced Technology, Citrix Systems The Real-World, 100% Practical Guide to Xen Virtualization in Production Environments Using free, open source Xen virtualization software, you can save money, gain new flexibility, improve utilization, and simplify everything from disaster recovery to software testing. Running Xen brings together all the knowledge you need to create and manage high-performance Xen virtual machines in any environment. Drawing on the unparalleled experience of a world-class Xen team, it covers everything from installation to administration--sharing field-tested insights, best practices, and case studies you can find nowhere else. The authors begin with a primer on virtualization: its concepts, uses, and advantages. Next, they tour Xen's capabilities, explore the Xen LiveCD, introduce the Xen hypervisor, and walk you through configuring your own hard-disk-based Xen installation. After you're running, they guide you through each leading method for creating "guests" and migrating existing systems to run as Xen guests. Then they offer comprehensive coverage of managing and securing Xen guests, devices, networks, and distributed resources. Whether you're an administrator, data center manager, developer, system integrator, or ISP, Running Xen will help you achieve your goals with Xen-reliably, efficiently, with outstanding performance, and at a surprisingly low cost. -Understanding the Xen hypervisor: what it does, and how it works -Using pre-built system images, including compressed file systems -Managing domains with the xm console -Populating and storing guest images -Planning, designing, and configuring networks in Xen -Utilizing Xen security: special purpose VMs, virtual network segments, remote access, firewalls, network monitors, sHype access control, Xen Security Modules (XSM), and more -Managing guest resources: memory, CPU, and I/O -Employing Xen in the enterprise: tools, products, and techniques
Windows Server 2008 for Dummies
If you're curious, but hesitant, about finding your way around Microsoft's new Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 For Dummies is the book for you. This friendly reference shows you everything you need to know -- from installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008 network. Server-based networking really is a big deal, and this 100% plain-English guide helps you make the most of it. You'll find out about Windows Server 2008's important functions, capabilities and requirements; develop a network implementation plan; take a step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process; and get valuable tips on how to boost your bandwidth beyond belief! Before you know it, you'll be configuring connections to the Universe, working with active directory, and treating domains and controllers like old pals. Discover how to: Build and connect your network Install and configure Windows Server 2008 Set up and manage directory services Manage users and groups Install and manage print servers Secure your network Troubleshoot active networks Plan for installing Active Directory Proclaim and manage your own domain Resolve names between TCP/IP and NetBIOS Manage shares, permissions, and more Develop and implement a regular backup protocol Windows Server 2008 For Dummies may be easy-going, but it's simply packed with need-to-know stuff that will send you diving into Windows Server 2008 experience just for the fun of it. So start now!
Pro WPF with VB 2008
The Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation is a key part of .NET 3.5 and provides the foundation for building applications and high-quality user experiences in Windows Vista. It is likely to see wide adoption across the Microsoft .NET programming community. This book explains how WPF works from the ground up. It goes deep into the core of the technology in 800 pages of content-rich explanation. It will be one of the first books available on the topic, and also one of the most detailed. It follows on from the author's previous, and highly successful books, covering Windows Forms (WPF's predecessor technology) and earlier versions of WPF. The book provides a one-stop shop in Apress' proven 'Pro' style that leaves readers with a deep understanding of the technology and able to take the concepts away and apply them for themselves.
Windows Server 2008
This practical guide has exactly what you need to work with Windows Server 2008. Inside, you'll find step-by-step procedures for using all of the major components, along with discussions on complex concepts such as Active Directory replication, DFS namespaces and replication, network access protection, the Server Core edition, Windows PowerShell, server clustering, and more. All of this with a more compact presentation and a tighter focus on tasks than you'll find in bulkier references. Windows Server 2008: The Definitive Guide takes a refreshing approach. You won't find the history of Windows NT, or discussions on the way things used to work. Instead, you get only the information you need to use this server. If you're a beginning or intermediate system administrator, you learn how the system works, and how to administer machines running it. The expert administrators among you discover new concepts and components outside of your realm of expertise. Simply put, this is the most thorough reference available for Windows Server 2008, with complete guides to: Installing the server in a variety of different environments File services and the Windows permission structure How the domain name system (DNS) works Active Directory, including its logical and physical structure, hierarchical components, scalability, and replication Group Policy's structure and operation Managing security policy with predefined templates and customized policy plans Architectural improvements, new features, and daily administration of IIS 7 Terminal Services from both the administrator's user's point of view Networking architecture including DNS, DHCP, VPN, RADIUS server, IAS, and IPSec Windows clustering services --- applications, grouping machines, capacity and network planning, user account management Windows PowerShell scripting and command-line technology With Windows Server 2008: The Definitive Guide, you to come away with a firm understanding of what's happening under the hood, but without the sense that you're taking a graduate course in OS theory. If you intend to work with this server, this is the only book you need.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Maintain a dynamic, reliable, and secure Windows Server 2008 environmentExploit 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 2008Modify system and component settings using the new Server ManagerAdminister users, groups, and computers with Active Directory Deliver robust web and FTP hosting using IIS 7.0 and ASP.NETMonitor stability and performance with Windows System Resource ManagerManage security using NAP, IPSec, 802.1x, and DHCP enforcementEncrypt data with Active Directory Certification Services and PKIProvide secure remote access using Terminal Services and RRASHandle Windows DNS, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Itanium supportBuild Windows PowerShell scripts to perform repetitive management jobs
Essential Windows Communication Foundation
"Whether this is the first time or the fifty-first time you're using WCF, you'll learn something new by reading this book." --Nicholas Allen, Program Manager, Web Services, Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is the easiest way to produce and consume Web services on the Microsoft platform. With .NET 3.5, WCF has been extensively revamped--and Visual Studio 2008 gives developers powerful new tools for utilizing it. Essential Windows Communication Foundation shows developers exactly how to make the most of WCF with .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Drawing on extensive experience working with early adopters, three Microsoft insiders systematically address the topics developers ask about WCF. The authors approach each subject with practical advice and present best practices, tips, and tricks for solving problems. Throughout, you'll find detailed explanations, solutions for the "pain points" of WCF development, and an extensive collection of reusable code examples. Coverage includes Using WCF contracts to define complex structures and interfaces Understanding WCF's channel stacks and channel model architecture Configuring the WCF communication stack to use only the protocols you need Using standard and custom service behaviors to manage concurrency, instances, transactions, and more Serializing data from .NET types to XML Infosets and representing Infosets "on the wire" Hosting WCF services via IIS, managed .NET applications, and Windows Activation Services WCF security, in depth: authentication; transport and message-level security; and Internet and intranet scenarios Improving reliability: exception handling, diagnostics, and more Workflow services: new integration points between WCF 3.5 and Windows Workflow Foundation Building client-to-client, peer network-based applications Utilizing WCF for non-SOAP Web services: AJAX and JSON examples and .NET 3.5 hosting classes Microsoft's Steve Resnick, Richard Crane, and Chris Bowen are technology experts at the Microsoft Technology Center in Boston. They specialize in helping customers improve their technical agility by applying WCF and related technologies. Resnick has specialized in Internet technologies and distributed computing at Microsoft since 1995. He is a frequent speaker at Microsoft events and is now technology director for the U.S. Microsoft Technology Centers. Crane has more than 15 years of experience in senior software development roles. He specializes in large-scale Web sites, distributed computing, transactional systems, and performance analysis. Bowen has been an architect and developer for more than 15 years at companies such as Monster.com and Staples and is co-author of Professional Visual Studio 2005 Team System. Foreword xxv Preface xxvii Chapter 1: Basics 1 Chapter 2: Contracts 33 Chapter 3: Channels 91 Chapter 4: Bindings 111 Chapter 5: Behaviors 181 Chapter 6: Serialization and Encoding 241 Chapter 7: Hosting 287 Chapter 8: Security 315 Chapter 9: Diagnostics 375 Chapter 10: Exception Handling 403 Chapter 11: Workflow Services 423 Chapter 12: Peer Networking 459 Chapter 13: Programmable Web 503 Appendix: Advanced Topics 537 Index 553
Microsoft Windows Server 2008: A Beginner’s Guide
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get up and running on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with easeThis hands-on guide covers all the essentials of deploying and administering the latest release of Microsoft's powerful, versatile network operating system. Using clear screenshots and step-by-step instructions, Microsoft Windows Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to set up the server, migrate from earlier versions, and handle networking, administration, storage, and security. You'll also get details on the new Web tools and management utilities available in Windows Server 2008. Install, configure, and deploy Windows Server 2008Set up and manage a networkWork with Active Directory and DomainsSet up communications features and an Internet connection Install, customize, and maintain Internet Information Services (IIS) 7Configure a VPN server and client Set up Terminal Services and Remote DesktopManage storage and file systemsSecure your Windows Server environmentSet up and manage printing and faxingUse the built-in management tools, including Server Manager and group policies
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition
Is Windows giving you pause? Ready to make the leap to the Mac instead? There has never been a better time to switch from Windows to Mac, and this incomparable guide will help you make a smooth transition. New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue gets you past three challenges: transferring your stuff, assembling Mac programs so you can do what you did with Windows, and learning your way around Mac OS X. Why is this such a good time to switch? Upgrading from one version of Windows to another used to be simple. But now there's Windows Vista, a veritable resource hog that forces you to relearn everything. Learning a Mac is not a piece of cake, but once you do, the rewards are oh-so-much better. No viruses, worms or spyware. No questionable firewalls, inefficient permissions, or other strange features. Just a beautiful machine with a thoroughly reliable system. And if you're still using Windows XP, we've got you covered, too. If you're ready to take on Mac OS X Leopard, the latest edition of this bestselling guide tells you everything you need to know: Transferring your stuff -- Moving photos, MP3s, and Microsoft Office documents is the easy part. This book gets you through the tricky things: extracting your email, address book, calendar, Web bookmarks, buddy list, desktop pictures, and MP3 files. Re-creating your software suite -- Big-name programs (Word, Photoshop, Firefox, Dreamweaver, and so on) are available in both Mac and Windows versions, but hundreds of other programs are available only for Windows. This guide identifies the Mac equivalents and explains how to move your data to them. Learning Leopard -- Once you've moved into the Mac, a final task awaits: Learning your way around. Fortunately, you're in good hands with the author of Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, the #1 bestselling guide to the Macintosh. Moving from Windows to a Mac successfully and painlessly is the one thing Apple does not deliver. Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is your ticket to a new computing experience.
MAC OS X Leopard
While this book does not assume a background on the Mac, it assumes computer experience and is written to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Learning as much as you can as fast as you can is the goal of the book. Emphasis is given to topics that are not treated well in online forums; that need deep but clear explanations. So topics like scripting, web creation, networking and programming are tackled aggressively.
Mac OS X Leopard Edition
With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.5, better known as Leopard, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing's too fast for Pogue and this Missing Manual. It's just one of reasons this is the most popular computer book of all time. Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is the authoritative book for Mac users of all technical levels and experience. If you're new to the Mac, this book gives you a crystal-clear, jargon-free introduction to the Dock, the Mac OS X folder structure, and the Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's web browser. This Missing Manual is amusing and fun to read, but Pogue doesn't take his subject lightly. Which new Leopard features work well and which do not? What should you look for? What should you avoid? Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition offers an objective and straightforward instruction for using: Leopard's totally revamped Finder Spaces to group your windows and organize your Mac tasks Quick Look to view files before you open them The Time Machine, Leopard's new backup feature Spotlight to search for and find anything in your Mac Front Row, a new way to enjoy music, photos, and videos Enhanced Parental Controls that come with Leopard Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own There's something new on practically every page of this new edition, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac's brought a new cat to town and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is a great new way to tame it.
Getting StartED With Mac OS X Leopard
Here is a fast-paced tutorial for Mac novices that is organized so that the chapters mimic the icons that the user sees on the screen, making it easy to find what the necessary information. No prior experience is necessary and it is a great way for a PC user to get up to speed on a Mac. Integration with the iLife applications is included so that users can get the most out of integration with the iPod, iTunes, and other Apple applications. The book also covers backing up and securing the Mac, working with Windows on the Mac, and networking and security basics.
Linux: The Complete Reference, Sixth Edition
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Your one-stop guide to Linux--fully revised and expandedGet in-depth coverage of all Linux features, tools, and utilities from this thoroughly updated and comprehensive resource, designed for all Linux distributions. Written by Linux expert Richard Petersen, this book explains how to get up-and-running on Linux, use the desktops and shells, manage applications, deploy servers, implement security measures, and handle system and network administration tasks. With full coverage of the latest platform, Linux: The Complete Reference, Sixth Edition includes details on the very different and popular Debian (Ubuntu) and Red Hat/Fedora software installation and service management tools used by most distributions. This is a must-have guide for all Linux users. Install, configure, and administer any Linux distributionWork with files and folders from the BASH, TCSH, and Z shellsUse the GNOME and KDE desktops, X Windows, and display managersSet up office, database, Internet, and multimedia applicationsSecure data using SELinux, netfilter, SSH, and KerberosEncrypt network transmissions with GPG, LUKS, and IPsec Deploy FTP, Web, mail, proxy, print, news, and database serversAdminister system resources using HAL, udev, and virtualization (KVM and Xen)Configure and maintain IPv6, DHCPv6, NIS, networking, and remote accessAccess remote files and devices using NFSv4, GFS, PVFS, NIS, and SAMBA
Windows Home Server for Dummies
If you work in an office, you probably don't lose much sleep worrying about whether your files are safe if your PC melts down. Company IT departments handle those things for business networks. But how about all those precious photos, address lists, the family genealogy, and everything else that lives on your home network? Windows Home Server can save the day if one of your personal PCs hiccups, and Windows Home Server For Dummies serves up all the stuff you need to know to put it to work. Forget everything you've heard about previous versions of Windows Server; this all-new variation has been designed for people who don't wear white lab coats or pocket protectors. Woody Leonhard has tested it and it passed with flying colors. If you have a home or small business network, this book shows you how Windows Home Server helps you Share files among all the PCs in your home Access your files from anywhere Make regular backups automatically Store files securely Play music, TV shows, or movies on your Xbox Share multimedia across your network Keep your virus protection and system upgrades up to date Get regular reports on the overall health of your network Windows Home Server For Dummies provides sage advice on choosing a version of Windows Home Server, installing it, setting up users and passwords, using remote access, scheduling automatic scans and backups, and having fun with multimedia. Trust Woody-- you'll sleep better.
MAC OS X Leopard Pocket Guide
No matter how much Mac experience you have, Mac OS X Leopard requires that you get reacquainted. This little guide is packed with more than 300 tips and techniques to help you do just that. You get all details you need to learn Leopard's new features, configure your system, and get the most out of your Mac. Pronto. Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide offers an easy-to-read format for users of all levels. If you're a Mac newcomer, there's a Survival Guide that explains how to adapt, and a chapter on Mac OS X's key features. Experienced Mac users can go right to the heart of Leopard with chapters on system preferences, applications and utilities, and configuring. In all, plenty of tables, concise descriptions, and step-by-step instructions explain: What's new in Leopard, including the Time Machine How to use Leopard's totally revamped Finder All about Spaces and how to quickly flip between them How to search for and find things with Spotlight How to use Leopard's enhanced Parental Controls Handy keyboard shortcuts to help you be more efficient Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own If you're ready to tame Apple's new cat, this is the guide you want.
Linux Networking Cookbook
This soup-to-nuts collection of recipes covers everything you need to know to perform your job as a Linux network administrator, whether you're new to the job or have years of experience. With Linux Networking Cookbook, you'll dive straight into the gnarly hands-on work of building and maintaining a computer network. Running a network doesn't mean you have all the answers. Networking is a complex subject with reams of reference material that's difficult to keep straight, much less remember. If you want a book that lays out the steps for specific tasks, that clearly explains the commands and configurations, and does not tax your patience with endless ramblings and meanderings into theory and obscure RFCs, this is the book for you. You will find recipes for: Building a gateway, firewall, and wireless access point on a Linux network Building a VoIP server with Asterisk Secure remote administration with SSH Building secure VPNs with OpenVPN, and a Linux PPTP VPN server Single sign-on with Samba for mixed Linux/Windows LANs Centralized network directory with OpenLDAP Network monitoring with Nagios or MRTG Getting acquainted with IPv6 Setting up hands-free networks installations of new systems Linux system administration via serial console And a lot more. Each recipe includes a clear, hands-on solution with tested code, plus a discussion on why it works. When you need to solve a network problem without delay, and don't have the time or patience to comb through reference books or the Web for answers, Linux Networking Cookbook gives you exactly what you need.
Windows Home Server User’s Guide
Windows Home Server brings the idea of centralized storage, backup and computer management out of the enterprise and into the home. Windows Home Server is built for people with multiple computers at home and helps to synchronize them, keep them updated, stream media between them, and back them up centrally. Built on a similar foundation as the Microsoft server operating products, it's essentially Small Business Server for the home. This book details how to install, configure, and use Windows Home Server and explains how to connect to and manage different clients such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Media Center, and more. Its straightforward and easy-to-understand style will help readers maximize all the benefits that Windows Home Server can bring.
VBScript, WMI, and ADSI
Don Jones brings experience from years of conferences, classes, online training, and ScriptingAnswers.com posts to make learning VBScript, WMI, and ADSI easier than ever. All-new sample scripts throughout the book are accompanied by Don's signature line-by-line explanations. New, expanded explanations target difficult-to-understand techniques and challenging technologies to make them more accessible. You'll also learn about scripting security, debugging techniques, script troubleshooting, HTML applications (HTAs), and more. If you want to become a more effective and efficient Windows administrator by learning to automate key administrative tasks, this is the book that will show you how.
learning WCF
This easy-to-use introduction to Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is ideal for developers who want to learn to build services on a company network or as part of an enterprise system. Built into Windows Vista and Longhorn, and available for Windows XP and Windows 2003, WCF provides a platform for service-oriented architecture (SOA) that enables secure and reliable communication among systems within an organization or across the Internet. With WCF, software developers can focus on their business applications and not the plumbing required to connect them. Furthermore, with WCF developers can learn a single programming API to achieve results previously provided by ASMX, Enterprise Services and .NET Remoting. Learning WCF removes the complexity of using this platform by providing detailed answers, explanations and code samples for the most common questions asked by software developers. Windows Communication Foundation (or WCF, formerly code name "Indigo") provides a set of programming APIs that make it easy to build and consume secure, reliable, and transacted services. This platform removes the need for developers to learn different technologies such as ASMX, Enterprise Services and .NET Remoting, to distribute system functionality on a corporate network or over the Internet. The first truly service-oriented platform, WCF provides innovations that decouple service design and development from deployment and distribution - creating a more flexible and agile environment. WCF also encapsulates all of the latest web service standards for addressing, security, reliability and more.
Microsoft Sharepoint
Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2007 Solutions in VB 2005 is the third edition of Scot Hillier's market-leading SharePoint book. It includes extensive updates from the previous editions, with a complete focus on SharePoint 2007 and its integration with the 2007 Microsoft Office System. This edition also features new approaches for using SharePoint to improve business efficiency, plus new workflow solutions for SharePoint and BizTalk, as well as a brand new chapter on building a SharePoint solution from start to finish. This book offers intermediate-level guidance for those who want to design and deploy business solutions based on Microsoft SharePoint 2007 technologies. It reviews the installation, configuration, and administration of business solutions based on Microsoft SharePoint technologies, and provides programming instruction, guidance, and examples for custom web parts and solutions.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration Unleashed
This comprehensive guide can help you administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 effectively in any production environment, no matter how complex or challenging. Long-time Red Hat insider Tammy Fox brings together today's best practices for the entire system lifecycle, from planning and deployment through maintenance and troubleshooting. Fox shows how to maximize your efficiency and effectiveness by automating day-to-day maintenance through scripting, deploying security updates via Red Hat Network, implementing central identity management services, and providing shared data with NFS and Samba. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration Unleashed contains extensive coverage of network and web services, from the Apache HTTP server and Sendmail email services to remote login with OpenSSH. Fox also describes Red Hat's most valuable tools for monitoring and optimization and presents thorough coverage of security--including a detailed introduction to Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux). Streamline deployment with Kickstart Find, install, update, remove, and verify software Detect, analyze, and manage hardware Manage storage with LVM, RAID, ACLs, and quotas Use Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 on 64-bit and multi-core systems Administer users and groups more efficiently and securely Ensure trustworthy backup and rapid recovery Script and schedule tasks to run automatically Provide unified identity management services Configure Apache, BIND, Samba, and Sendmail Monitor and tune the kernel and individual applications Protect against intruders with SELinux and ExecShield Set up firewalls with iptables Enable the Linux Auditing System Use virtualization to run multiple operating systems concurrently Part I Installation and Configuration Chapter 1 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux Chapter 2 Post-Installation Configuration Chapter 3 Operating System Updates Part II Operating System Core Concepts Chapter 4 Understanding Linux Concepts Chapter 5 Working with RPM Software Chapter 6 Analyzing Hardware Chapter 7 Managing Storage Chapter 8 64-Bit, Multi-Core, and Hyper-Threading Technology Processors Part III System Administration Chapter 9 Managing Users and Groups Chapter 10 Techniques for Backup and Recovery Chapter 11 Automating Tasks with Scripts Part IV Network Services Chapter 12 Identity Management Chapter 13 Network File Sharing Chapter 14 Granting Network Connectivity with DHCP Chapter 15 Creating a Web Server with the Apache HTTP Server Chapter 16 Hostname Resolution with BIND Chapter 17 Securing Remote Logins with OpenSSH Chapter 18 Setting Up an Email Server with Sendmail Chapter 19 Explaining Other Common Network Services Part V Monitoring and Tuning Chapter 20 Monitoring System Resources Chapter 21 Monitoring and Tuning the Kernel Chapter 22 Monitoring and Tuning Applications Chapter 23 Protecting Against Intruders with Security-Enhanced Linux Chapter 24 Configuring a Firewall Chapter 25 Linux Auditing System Appendixes Appendix A Installing Proprietary Kernel Modules Appendix B Creating Virtual Machines Appendix C Preventing Security Breaches with ExecShield Appendix D Troubleshooting Tammy Fox served as technical leader of Red Hat's documentation group, where she wrote and revised The Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration Guide. She was founding editor of Red Hat Magazine, now an online publication reaching more than 800,000 system administrators and others interested in Linux and open source. She wrote Red Hat's LogViewer tool and has written and contributed to several Red Hat configuration tools. Fox is also the founding leader of the Fedora Docs Project. Register your book at www.samspublishing.com/register for convenient access to updates and to download example scripts presented in this book. Category: Linux/Networking Covers: Red H
Cnet Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Take Windows Vista to new horizonsNow you can get the most out of Microsoft's revolutionary new operating system with the practical and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with Windows Vista, like create CDs and DVDs, set up a virtual meeting room, improve your PC's performance, solve home networking problems, recover lost files, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Windows Vista Projects, you'll reach new levels of fun and productivity. Create a custom Windows SidebarWatch TV on your PC and record your favorite showsEnable speech recognitionCreate your own movie and burn it to a DVDSynchronize your PC with other computers and devicesSchedule automatic backups for your dataTurn your PC into a GPS deviceAnd much more
Linux System Administration
If you're an experienced system administrator looking to acquire Linux skills, or a seasoned Linux user facing a new challenge, Linux System Administration offers practical knowledge for managing a complete range of Linux systems and servers. The book summarizes the steps you need to build everything from standalone SOHO hubs, web servers, and LAN servers to load-balanced clusters and servers consolidated through virtualization. Along the way, you'll learn about all of the tools you need to set up and maintain these working environments. Linux is now a standard corporate platform with users numbering in the hundreds of millions, and there is a definite shortage of talented administrators. Linux System Administration is ideal as an introduction to Linux for Unix veterans, MCSEs, and mainframe administrators, and as an advanced (and refresher) guide for existing Linux administrators who will want to jump into the middle of the book. Inside, you'll learn how to: Set up a stand-alone Linux server Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a DNS server using BIND Build an Internet server to manage sites, perform email and file transfers, and more Set up an email service for a small-to-medium-sized site, complete with authentication Install and configure Apache, PHP, and MySQL on a web server built from scratch Combine computers into a load-balanced Apache web server cluster based on the free Linux Virtual Server Set up local network services from distributed file systems to DHCP services, gateway services, print services, user management and more Use Linux virtualization with Xen or VMWare to run multiple kernels on one piece of hardware; manage each kernel's access to processor time, devices, and memory Create shell scripts and adapt them for your own needs Back up and restore data with rsync, tar, cdrecord, Amanda, and MySQL tools Linux System Administration is not only knowledgeable and practical, but convenient. The ingredients for this book had been scattered throughout mailing lists, forums, and discussion groups, as well as books, periodicals, and the experiences of colleagues. Everything is now in one handy guide. In the course of their research, the authors also solved many problems whose solutions were completely undocumented. They now pass their lessons on to you.
Sharepoint 2007 User’s Guide
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is the next generation of Microsoft SharePoint technologies. These products expand on the information-sharing and collaboration capabilities provided by SharePoint to allow the creation of true enterprise information management, information sharing and collaboration solutions. SharePoint 2007 User's Guide: Learning Microsoft's Collaboration and Productivity Platform is the follow-up edition to the successful SharePoint 2003 User's Guide (Apress, 2005). This book provides guidance about the new workflows, interface, and other technologies within SharePoint 2007. Authors Seth Bates and Tony Smith describe SharePoint in a variety of environments. They have the expertise and ability to proffer an eminently useful guide for anyone working with SharePoint technologies in any capacity.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista (once codenamed Longhorn) replaces Windows XP and will be Microsoft's most powerful client operating system to date. Security and file management has been greatly improved and hundreds of features, including multimedia creation tools, have been added. The Beyond the Manual series addresses the needs of very experienced readers. Although it is not assumed that they are familiar with the book's topic, it is assumed that they are very familiar with similar technologies (for example, earlier versions of the product or a competing product). The presentation of information is extremely dense and avoids introductory or basic text. The series delivers as much information in as little space as possible.
