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Group Policy: Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop, 2nd Edition

Group Policy: Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop, 2nd Edition

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 04-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 22-MAR-2013

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The Ultimate Book on Group Policy Freshly updated to include Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, Group Policy: Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop, Second Edition is the book for learning everything you need to know about Group Policy, no matter which version of Windows you use. Microsoft Group Policy MVP Jeremy Moskowitz covers it all—major Group Policy categories, what Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 bring to the table, and smart ways to tackle tough desktop management problems. Topics include troubleshooting, security, scripting, using Windows PowerShell when...

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Instant Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-to

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Instant Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-to

By: Santhosh Sivarajan;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 23-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 25-JAN-2013

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A step-by-step guide to installing, configuring, and updating to Windows Server 2012 Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Install and configure Windows Server 2012 and upgrade Active Directory Decommission old servers and convert your environment into the Windows Server 2012 native environment Walks you through different migration scenarios based on the author’s own experience, providing a step-by-step guide to solving real-world business problems In Detail Migrating to a new server involves a lot of decision...

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Microsoft Windows 8 - Ratgeber für Administratoren

Microsoft Windows 8 - Ratgeber für Administratoren

By: William R. Stanek

Publisher: Microsoft Press Deutschland

Publication Date: 09-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 18-JAN-2013

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Dieses Buch ist der Ratgeber für die tägliche Arbeit des Windows 8-Clientadministrators in Unternehmen jeder Größe....

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Training Guide: Configuring Windows® 8

Training Guide: Configuring Windows® 8

By: ; Derek Schauland; Rick W. Vanover

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 23-JAN-2013

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Build the real-world skills needed to deploy and manage Windows 8 clients in the enterprise. Work at your own pace through the lessons, exercises, and practices in this Training Guide—for the hands-on expertise your job demands....

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Inside Windows Debugging

Inside Windows Debugging

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 14-MAY-2012

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Rethink your use of Windows debugging and tracing tools—and learn how to make them a key part of test-driven software development. Led by a member of the Windows Fundamentals Team at Microsoft, you’ll apply expert debugging and tracing techniques—and sharpen your C++ and C# code analysis skills—through practical examples and common scenarios. Learn why experienced developers use debuggers in every step of the development process, and not just when bugs appear....

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Windows® Internals, Part 1, 6th Edition

Windows® Internals, Part 1, 6th Edition

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 29-MAR-2012

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Delve inside Windows architecture and internals—and see how core components work behind the scenes. This classic guide has been fully updated for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2—and now presents its coverage in two volumes....

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Microsoft® Windows® Registry Guide, 2nd Edition

Microsoft® Windows® Registry Guide, 2nd Edition

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 07-SEP-2005

Insert Date: 14-JAN-2013

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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...

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Microsoft® Windows® Group Policy Guide

Microsoft® Windows® Group Policy Guide

By: Darren Mar-Elia; ; ; The Microsoft Group Policy Team

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 15-JUN-2005

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Expert guidance for taking advantage of Group Policy in Windows to simplify the management of hundreds—or thousands—of users....

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Microsoft® Windows® Command-Line Administrator's Pocket Consultant

Microsoft® Windows® Command-Line Administrator's Pocket Consultant

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 21-APR-2004

Insert Date: 14-JAN-2013

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Packed with practical examples, this concise, pocket-sized reference delivers ready answers for using Microsoft Windows command-line tools to manage multiple clients and servers, perform bulk operations, and get more done in less time!...

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A Guide to Claims-Based Identity and Access Control

A Guide to Claims-Based Identity and Access Control

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 14-APR-2010

Insert Date: 11-JAN-2013

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Claims-based identity means to control the digital experience and to use digital resources based on things that are said by one party about another. A party can be a person, organization, government, Web site, Web service, or even a device. The very simplest example of a claim is something that a party says about itself. Claims-based identity has been possible for quite a while, but there are now tools available that make it much easier for developers of Windows-based applications to implement it. These tools include the Windows Identity Foundation (WIF) and Microsoft Active Directory®...

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Group Policy: Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop

Group Policy: Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 01-APR-2010

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The Definitive Book on Group Policy - Updated for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Master all Group Policy functions of Windows, including Windows XP through Windows 8 and Windows Server 2003 through Windows Server 2012 in this latest edition of this bestselling book by Group Policy MVP Jeremy Moskowitz. Covers the fundamentals and beyond of Group Policy, a collection of tools and settings that allow administrators to manage users and computers across a Windows Server enterprise Reflects the very latest Windows Server technologies: Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 Includes...

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Introducing Windows® 8: An Overview for IT Professionals

Introducing Windows® 8: An Overview for IT Professionals

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 26-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 20-NOV-2012

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Get a head start evaluating Window 8. Based on Release Preview software, this guide introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based insights demonstrating how to plan for, deploy, and maintain Windows 8 in an enterprise environment....

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Windows Internals, Part 2, 6th Edition

Windows Internals, Part 2, 6th Edition

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 25-SEP-2012

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Delve inside Windows architecture and internals—and see how core components work behind the scenes. This classic guide has been fully updated for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2—and now presents its coverage in two volumes....

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Windows® 8 Administration Pocket Consultant

Windows® 8 Administration Pocket Consultant

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 19-SEP-2012

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Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for administering Windows 8. Zero in on core operations and tasks—and get the focused information you need to get the job done....

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Microsoft Windows Security Fundamentals

Microsoft Windows Security Fundamentals

By: Jan De Clercq; Guido Grillenmeier

Publisher: Digital Press

Publication Date: 30-OCT-2006

Insert Date: 10-AUG-2012

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This is the first of two books serving as an expanded and up-dated version of Windows Server 2003 Security Infrastructures for Windows 2003 Server R2 and SP1 & SP2. The authors choose to encompass this material within two books in order to illustrate the intricacies of the different paths used to secure MS Windows server networks. Since its release in 2003 the Microsoft Exchange server has had two important updates, SP1 and SP2. SP1, allows users to increase their security, reliability and simplify the administration of the program. Within SP1, Microsoft has implemented R2 which...

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IBM Platform Management for Windows

IBM Platform Management for Windows

By: Felix Zalcmann; Albert Chan; Andrew Bolton; Anthony Shapiro

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Publication Date: 06-AUG-2004

Insert Date: 30-JUL-2012

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IBM Platform Management for Windows is a common Windows platform for large-scale rollout of Windows 2000 and XP to clients, and Windows 2000 and 2003 to servers. Platform Management for Windows can either be used stand-alone or tightly integrated with Systems Management frameworks such as Tivoli or Microsoft SMS. It is targeted towards customers having anything between 100 and 100,000 clients, and 5 to 500 servers. IBM Platform Management for Windows is integrated with the IBM ThinkVantage Tools such as IBM ImageUltra Builder and contains a set of additional automated deployment tools and...

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Windows-Befehle für Server 2008 R2 & Windows 7 kurz & gut

Windows-Befehle für Server 2008 R2 & Windows 7 kurz & gut, Fourth Edition

By: ; Helge Klein; Olaf Engelke

Publisher: O'Reilly Verlag

Publication Date: 31-MAY-2011

Insert Date: 07-MAR-2012

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Der Bestseller in Neuauflage: Aktualisiert und noch einmal erweitert, dabei aber gewohnt knapp und präzise, beschreibt Windows-Befehle für Server 2008 R2 & Windows 7 - kurz & gut alle wesentlichen Befehle der Kommandozeile für den aktuellen Windows Server 2008 R2 und für Windows 7 inklusive ihrer jeweiligen Optionen....

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Microsoft® Windows® Operating System: Essentials

Microsoft® Windows® Operating System: Essentials

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 18-FEB-2012

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A full-color guide to key Windows 7 administration concepts and topics Windows 7 is the leading desktop software, yet it can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially for those new to the field of IT. Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials is an ideal resource for anyone new to computer administration and looking for a career in computers. Delving into areas such as fundamental Windows 7 administration concepts and various desktop OS topics, this full-color book addresses the skills necessary for individuals looking to break into a career in IT. Each chapter begins with a list...

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Windows® Command-Line Administration: Instant Reference

Windows® Command-Line Administration: Instant Reference

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 28-SEP-2010

Insert Date: 08-DEC-2011

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The perfect companion to any book on Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7, and the quickest way to access critical information Focusing just on the essentials of command-line interface (CLI), Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference easily shows how to quickly perform day-to-day tasks of Windows administration without ever touching the graphical user interface (GUI). Specifically designed for busy administrators, Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference replaces many tedious GUI steps with just one command at the command-line, while concise, easy to access answers...

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Mastering Hyper-V™ Deployment

Mastering: Hyper-V™ Deployment

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 02-NOV-2010

Insert Date: 26-NOV-2011

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The only book to take an in-depth look at deploying Hyper-VNow in its second generation, the popular Hyper-V boasts technical advances that create even more dynamic systems than ever before. This unique resource serves an authoritative guide to deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V comprehensively. Step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to design a Hyper-V deployment, build a Hyper-V host environment, and design a management system with System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2.Features real-world examples that show you how to design a Hyper-V deployment, build a Hyper-V host...