This is the eBook version of the printed book.Organizations that have implemented Microsoft® Windows Active Directory® need to make sure that Active Directory is configured and operating properly. Even an Active Directory that is properly installed can easily have components fail or stop working, which causes problems with the Windows networking environment. An organization should run an Active Directory® Health Check at least every quarter, with some very large enterprises that ha...

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 ...

Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system, plus the solutions, hacks, and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC.Streamline Windows Explorer, improve the Search tool, eliminate the Green Ribbon of Death, and tame User Account Contro...

OneNote is your notebook for capturing what is important in life. Is it not better to have an app where you can write and take down notes or even create a to-do list than carry a book with you everywhere you go? OneNote is the best Microsoft program that you can use. If you have ignored digital note taking app because you think it is just more software that will take up your disk space then it is time to reconsider. Microsoft have made it possible for OneNote to be downloaded everywhere Ma...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are tasked with monitoring the IT infrastructure within your organization, this book demonstrates how System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager offers a radical and exciting solution to modern administration.What you will learnLearn how to architect an Operations Manager environmentFind out how to deploy a highly available environmentDiscover tips on how to customize and configure Ope...

Your hands-on guide to Azure SQL Database fundamentalsExpand your expertise—and teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure SQL Database. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Azure, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques.Discover how to:Perform Azure setup and configurationExplore design and security considerationsUse p...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionWindows OS is the most used operating system in the world and hence is targeted by malware writers. There are strong ramifications if things go awry. Things will go wrong if they can, and hence we see a salvo of attacks that have continued to disrupt the normal scheme of things in our day to day lives. This book will guide you on how to use essential tools such as debuggers, disassemblers, and sandboxes to dissect malware sa...

Sauté your way through more than 100 hands-on recipes designed to prepare any server administrator to work with Windows Server 2016Key Features\[\*\] Get the first book on the market to unleash the power of Windows Server 2016, which improves the lives of thousands of enterprise users\[\*\] Be the first to leverage the advent of Containers and Nano Server on Windows Server 2016, which utilizes the resources efficiently and increases productivity.

Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks.The approach would be in a tutorial manner that will guide the users in an orderly manner toward virtualization.This book is conceived for system administrator and advanced PC enthusiasts who want to venture into the virtualization world. Although this book goes from scratch up, knowledge on server Operative Systems, LAN and networking has to...

Develop real-world applications in Windows.Key Features\[\*\] Create diverse applications featuring the versatility of Small Windows C++ library\[\*\] Learn about object-oriented programming in Windows and how to develop a large object-oriented class library in C++\[\*\] Understand how to tackle application-specific problems along with acquiring a deep understanding of the workings of Windows architectureBook DescriptionIt is...

Over 100 recipes to help you leverage PowerShell to automate Windows Server 2016 manual tasksKey FeaturesAutomate Windows server tasks with the powerful features of the PowerShell LanguageMaster new features such as DevOps, containers, and Nano servers, and speed up their performance using PowerShellImprove PowerShell's usability, and control and manage Windows-based environments by working through inviting recipesBook Description...

Leverage the power of basic Windows PowerShell scripts to manage your Exchange messaging environmentKey Features\[\*\]Get to grips with Windows PowerShell and how it can be used to manage various aspects of the operating system and applications\[\*\]Become proficient in PowerShell and apply it to manage Exchange infrastructure on-premise or via Exchange Online as part of Office 365\[\*\]Learn to create Windows PowerShell scripts to do administr...