NOTE: The correct URL to access the Sybex interactive online test bank and study tools is www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep. The book s back cover, Introduction, and last page in the book provided the wrong URL. We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience this may have caused you. Master 100 percent of Microsoft Windows 10 exam with real-world hands-on practice MCSA: Microsoft Windows 10 Complete Study Guide is your ultimate preparation resource for the new Windows 10 certification. Fully updated to align with the latest version of the exam, this new edition digs deeper into the intricacies of the Windows OS and provides the most up-to-date information on new Windows 10 technologies. With complete coverage of all exam topics, this invaluable guide walks you through device planning, deployment, and management; network and storage configuration; access, data, app, and recovery management, and much more to help you master the exam material. You also get access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment, featuring electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, an assessment test, and bonus practice exams designed to give you a preview of exam day. MCSA: Microsoft Windows 10 is the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification for Windows 10, testing your abilities in a broad variety of associate-level tasks. This book rounds them up into a comprehensive knowledge base to help you clarify, memorize, and deepen your understanding so you can approach exam day with confidence. * Master 100 percent of exam 70-697, Configuring Windows Devices, objectives * Get more hands-on practice in real-world scenarios * Test your knowledge with challenging review questions * Access digital study aids and practice tests for comprehensive prep Windows is the world's leading operating system, with an estimated 90 percent share of the desktop OS market. There are currently over 110 million Windows 10 users, and that number is expected to rise putting Windows 10 Specialists in high demand in the job market. If you're ready to fill the growing need for trained Windows 10 associates, Microsoft Configuring Windows Devices Study Guide Exam 70-697 has you covered for complete and detailed exam preparation.

Description Dependency Injection has become one of the most dominant practices in the past decade, and it's now required knowledge for .NET developers. Dependency Injection in .NET, Second Edition teaches readers to use Dependency Injection to reduce hard-coded dependencies between application components. Readers will dive into thoroughly-explained examples and develop a foundation they can apply to any of the many DI libraries for .NET and .NET Core. Key Features * Integration with common .NET application frameworks * DI patterns and anti-patterns * Aspect-oriented programming * Using Microsoft and open source DI libraries and containers Audience This book is written for intermediate .NET developers and beyond. No previous experience with DI or DI frameworks is required. About the Technology Dependency Injection is an application design pattern where components are loosely-coupled with the objects or data on which they have a dependency.

Build next-generation security operations with Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Sentinel is the scalable, cloud-native, security information and event management (SIEM) solution for automating and streamlining threat identification and response across your enterprise. Now, three leading experts guide you step-by-step through planning, deployment, and operations, helping you use Microsoft Sentinel to escape the complexity and scalability challenges of traditional solutions. Fully updated for the latest enhancements, this edition introduces new use cases for investigation, hunting, automation, and orchestration across your enterprise and all your clouds. The authors clearly introduce each service, concisely explain all new concepts, and present proven best practices for maximizing Microsoft Sentinel's value throughout security operations. Three of Microsoft's leading security operations experts show how to: Review emerging challenges that make better cyberdefense an urgent priority See how Microsoft Sentinel responds by unifying alert detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response Explore components, architecture, design, and initial configuration Ingest alerts and raw logs from all sources you need to monitor Define and validate rules that prevent alert fatigue Use threat intelligence, machine learning, and automation to triage issues and focus on high-value tasks Add context with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and Watchlists Hunt sophisticated new threats to disrupt cyber kill chains before you're exploited Enrich incident management and threat hunting with Jupyter notebooks Use Playbooks to automate more incident handling and investigation tasks Create visualizations to spot trends, clarify relationships, and speed decisions Simplify integration with point-and-click data connectors that provide normalization, detection rules, queries, and Workbooks About This Book For cybersecurity analysts, security administrators, threat hunters, support professionals, engineers, and other IT professionals concerned with security operations For both Microsoft Azure and non-Azure users at all levels of experience

Breeze through the AZ-800 certification with this up-to-date practical guide and gain valuable skills that will help you in your day-to-day administration Key Features Develop a solid base of all the essentials necessary to pass AZ-800 certification exam on your first attempt Go beyond exam prep by working on practical examples that will prepare you for the work ahead Simplify and automate your workflows with Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, and IaaS VM Book DescriptionWritten by an Azure MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with 20 years of experience in data center infrastructure, this AZ-800 study guide is an essential preparation tool for administrators who want to take the exam and acquire key skills that will help them thrive in their careers. This book will guide you through all the ways Windows Server can be used to manage hybrid solutions on-premises and in the cloud, starting with deploying and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments. You'll then dive into managing virtual machines and containers and progress to implementing and managing an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure. The later parts of the book focus on managing storage and file services, concluding with a detailed overview of all the knowledge needed to pass the AZ-800 exam with practical examples throughout the chapters. In the final chapter, you'll be able to test your understanding of the topics covered with the help of practice exams to make sure that you're completely prepared for the contents and structure of the exam. By the end of the book, you'll have gained the knowledge, both practical and conceptual, that's required to administer Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure confidently. What you will learn Deploy and manage AD DS on-premises and in cloud environments Implement and manage hybrid core infrastructure solutions for compute, storage, networking, identity, and management Discover expert tips and tricks to achieve your certification in the first go Master the hybrid implementation of Windows Server running as virtual machines and containers Manage storage and file services with ease Work through hands-on exercises to prepare for the real world Who this book is forThis book is for Windows Server administrators who want to pass the AZ-800 and implement hybrid infrastructure on premises and in the cloud. Azure administrators, enterprise architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, and network engineers will also get plenty of useful insights from this book. You'll need a solid understanding of the Windows Server to get started with this book, especially if you're preparing for the exam.

Proven best practices for success with every Azure networking service For cloud environments to operate and scale optimally, their networking services must be designed, deployed, and managed well. Now, there's a complete, best-practice guide to doing just that. Writing for everyone involved in delivering Azure workloads and services, leading cloud consultant Avinash Valiramani provides a deep dive and practical field advice for Azure Virtual Networks, Azure VPN Gateways, Azure Load Balancing, Azure Traffic Manager, Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, Azure Bastion, Azure Front Door and more. Whatever your role in delivering efficient, scalable networking services, this guide will help you make the most of your Azure investment. Leading Azure consultant Avinash Valiramani shows how to: Use Azure Virtual Networks to establish a backbone for hosting other Azure resources Provide HTTP/HTTPS load-balancing and routing for web servers and apps through Azure Application Gateway Connect on-premises and other public networks to Azure for secure communications using the Azure VPN Gateway service Provide secure load balancing to apps from internal and public networks using Azure Load Balancer services Integrate Azure Firewall to centrally protect Azure resources across multiple subscriptions Access globally scaled, fully-managed DNS services with 100% SLA from the closest Azure DNS servers Provide optimal network routing to the closest application endpoint for public-facing applications with Azure Traffic Manager Use Microsoft's global edge network along with Azure Front Door to speed up access, harden security and enhance scalability for consuming-facing and internal web applications Also look for these Definitive Guides to Azure success: Microsoft Azure Compute: The Definitive Guide Microsoft Azure Monitoring and Management: The Definitive Guide Microsoft Azure Storage: The Definitive Guide

Use over 100 PowerShell 7.2 recipes to deepen your understanding of Windows Server 2022 and help you learn how to automate common administrative tasks with ease. Key Features * New edition updated to the latest version of PowerShell 7.2 and Windows Server 2022 * Discover new ways to optimize your PowerShell code by working through easy-to-follow recipes * Learn PowerShell best practices to automate, manage and administrate Windows Server 2022 Book Description Windows Server Automation with PowerShell Cookbook is back with a new edition, featuring over 100 PowerShell recipes that will make your day-to-day work easier. This book is designed to help you learn how to install, configure, and use PowerShell 7.2 effectively. To start with, we'll look at how to install and configure PowerShell 7.2, along with useful new features and optimizations, and show you how the PowerShell compatibility solution bridges the gap to older versions of PowerShell. We'll also be covering a wide range of fundamental and more advanced use cases, including how to create a VM and setup an Azure VPN as well as looking at how to backup to Azure. As you progress, you'll explore topics like using PowerShell to manage networking and DHCP in Windows Server, objects in Active Directory, Hyper-V, and Azure. We'll also take a closer look at WSUS, containers and see how to handle modules that are not directly compatible with PowerShell 7. Finally, you'll also learn how to use some powerful tools to diagnose and resolve issues with Windows Server. By the end of this PowerShell book, you'll know how to use the PowerShell 7.2 to automate tasks on Windows Server 2022 with ease, helping your windows environment to run faster and smoother. What you will learn * Perform key admin tasks on Windows Server * Keep your organization secure with JEA, group policies, logs, and Windows Defender * Use the .NET Framework for administrative scripting * Manage data and storage on Windows, including disks, volumes, and filesystems * Report system performance using built-in cmdlets and WMI to obtain single measurements * Apply the right tools and modules to troubleshoot and debug Windows Server * Create, manage, and backup a 2nd VM using the subnetwork in Azure * Learn how to set up a VPN in Azure with PowerShell Who This Book Is For This book is for systems administrators, software architects, developers, consultants, and engineers working with Windows Server 2022 who want to automate tasks more effectively with PowerShell 7.2. You'll need have conquered the basics of PowerShell before you can get started with this book.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-303-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of architecting high-value Microsoft Azure solutions for your organization or customers. Designed for modern IT professionals, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Expert level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: * Implement and monitor an Azure infrastructure * Implement management and security solutions * Implement solutions for apps * Implement and manage data platforms This Microsoft Exam Ref: * Organizes its coverage by exam objectives * Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you * Assumes you are an IT professional who wants to demonstrate your ability to design modern Microsoft Azure solutions involving compute, network, storage, and security About the Exam Exam AZ-303 focuses on knowledge needed to implement cloud infrastructure monitoring, storage accounts, and VMs (Windows and Linux); automate resource deployment and configuration; implement virtual networking and Azure Active Directory; implement and manage hybrid identities; manage Azure workloads; implement Azure Site Recovery; implement application infrastructure; manage application security; implement load balancing and network security; integrate Azure virtual networks with on-premises networks; implement and manage Azure governance solutions; manage Role-Based Access Control; implement application infrastructure and container-based apps; implement NoSQL and Azure SQL databases; and implement Azure SQL database managed instances. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam and Exam AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential, demonstrating your expertise in compute, network, storage, and security for designing and implementing modern cloudbased solutions that run on Microsoft Azure. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

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Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-745-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of skills needed to build and manage software-defined infrastructure with Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager (SC VMM). Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: * Plan and implement System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) core infrastructure * Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) * Implement software-defined storage * Implement datacenter compute solutions with Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) * Secure your software-defined datacenter * Monitor and maintain the software-defined datacenter This Microsoft Exam Ref: * Organizes its coverage by exam objectives * Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you * Assumes you have experience with System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager and Windows Server 2016 networking, storage, Hyper-V, and Hyper-V Clusters About the Exam Exam 70-745 focuses on skills and knowledge for implementing a software-defined datacenter with Windows Server 2016 and Microsoft System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM). About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam earns you credit towards the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification, validating that you have skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center, with expertise in cloud technologies, identity and systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking. See full details at: microsoft.com/learning

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-744-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of securing Windows Server 2016 environments. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: * Implement server hardening solutions * Secure a virtualization infrastructure * Secure a network infrastructure * Manage privileged identities * Implement threat detection solutions * Implement workload-specific security This Microsoft Exam Ref: * Organizes its coverage by exam objectives * Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you * Assumes you have experience as a Windows Server administrator and an understanding of basic networking and Hyper-V virtualization fundamentals, Active Directory Domain Services principles, and Windows Server security principles

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This practical reference guide offers hundreds of useful tasks for managing Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, Microsoft's latest and greatest server. Through concise, on-the-job solutions to common problems, "Windows Server Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000" is certain to save you hours of time searching for answers.

Now, instead of dredging reams of Microsoft documentation or browsing its unstructured knowledge base to figure out a particular issue--such as how to compare registry values between two hosts--you can simply reference the index of "Windows Server Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000," From there, you'll be directed to the exact trouble-shooting recipe they need.

As the newest title in O'Reilly's popular Cookbook series, this book covers a wide range of issues that you are likely to face in your daily management of the Windows Server operating system. This includes how to deal with:

files

event logs

DNS

DHCP

security

the registry

backup/restore

One of the book's key benefits is the presentation of solutions in three different recipe formats. Depending on preference, you can solve most problems with the graphical user interface, the command line, or by using scripts. Where appropriate, all three solutions are presented for each recipe in this book. Each recipe also includes a detailed discussion that explains how and why it works.

"Windows Server Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000" is written for all levels of system administrators on Windows servers. If you're a relatively new user with only a rudimentary understanding of the job, the book can open your eyes to the many possibilities that await.And if you're an advanced user, it can serve as a useful reference and memory-jogger.

Download the code examples from this book. The complete set of examples is

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* Shows how to improve Windows desktop and server security by configuring default security before installing off-the-shelf security products* Educates readers about the most significant security threats, building the ultimate defense, operating system hardening, application security, and automating security* As a security consultant, the author has an impressive record-of his clients, not one who followed his recommendations has suffered a virus, worm, Trojan, or successful hacker attack in the past five years* The companion Web site includes author-created custom security templates and group policies that will automate advice given in the book

Windows XP can be a great tool, but it is all too easy to trip over Windows XP's annoying traits more often than you leverage its productivity. Windows XP power-users troll online resources, documentation, and the expertise (or lucky finds) of friends for valuable tips and tricks--a keyboard shortcut here, an undocumented double-click there--to eliminate annoyances, save time, and take control of their Windows XP. But what if there was an easier way? This new book presents literally hundreds of problems and solutions, amazing power tips, cool tricks, and clever workarounds in one clearly organized, easy to use, and portable resource. Truly insightful and amusing, Windows XP Hints gives Windows XP users practical hints for everything from the desktop to Office programs to the registry, and includes documented (but little-known) tips as well as previously undocumented tricks. Windows XP Hints moves far beyond mere productivity and explores what's possible with Windows XP--including cool things you probably never thought of doing. An understanding of Windows XP basics will get the job done. But discovering the most useful I didn t know that! tips and shortcuts will make using Windows

System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch provides a total systems management solution for a people-centric world. It can deploy applications to individuals using virtually any device or platform, centralizing and automating management across on-premise, service provider, and Microsoft Azure environments. In System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch Unleashed, a team of world-renowned System Center experts shows you how to make the most of this powerful toolset. The authors begin by introducing modern systems management and offering practical strategies for coherently managing today's IT infrastructures. Drawing on their immense consulting experience, they offer expert guidance for ConfigMgr planning, architecture, and implementation. You'll walk through efficiently performing a wide spectrum of ConfigMgr operations, from managing clients, updates, and compliance to reporting. Finally, you'll find current best practices for administering ConfigMgr, from security to backups. Detailed information on how to: Successfully manage distributed, people-centric, cloud-focused IT environments Optimize ConfigMgr architecture, design, and deployment plans to reflect your environment Smoothly install ConfigMgr Current Branch and migrate from Configuration Manager 2012 Save time and improve efficiency by automating system management Use the console to centralize control over infrastructure, software, users, and devices Discover and manage clients running Windows, macOS, Linux, and UNIX Define, monitor, enforce, remediate, and report on all aspects of configuration compliance Deliver the right software to the right people with ConfigMgr applications and deployment types Reliably manage patches and updates, including Office 365 client updates Integrate Intune to manage on-premise and mobile devices through a single console Secure access to corporate resources from mobile devices Manage Microsoft's enterprise antimalware platform with System Center Endpoint Protection Using this guide's proven techniques and comprehensive reference information, you can maximize the value of ConfigMgr in your environment-no matter how complex it is or how quickly it's changing.

Discover and apply the Azure platform's most powerful data solutions Cloud technologies are advancing at an accelerating pace, supplanting traditional relational and data warehouse storage solutions with novel, high-value alternatives. Now, three pioneering Azure Data consultants offer an expert introduction to the relational, non-relational, and data warehouse solutions offered by the Azure platform. Drawing on their extensive experience helping organizations get more value from the Microsoft Data Platform, the authors guide you through decision-making, implementation, operations, security, and more. Throughout, step-by-step tutorials and hands-on exercises prepare you to succeed, even if you have no cloud data experience. Three leading experts in Microsoft Azure Data Solutions show how to: Master essential concepts of data storage and processing in cloud environments Handle the changing responsibilities of data engineers moving to the cloud Get started with Azure data storage accounts and other data facilities Walk through implementing relational and non-relational data stores in Azure Secure data using the least-permissions principle, Azure Active Directory, role-based access control, and other methods Develop efficient Azure batch processing and streaming solutions Monitor Azure SQL databases, blob storage, data lakes, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Cosmos DB Optimize Azure data solutions by solving problems with storage, management, and service interactions About This Book For data engineers, systems engineers, IT managers, developers, database administrators, cloud architects, and other IT professionals Requires little or no knowledge about Azure tools and services for data analysis

Microsoft'sWindows Phone 7 handsets have injected a new vibrancy into the smartphone marketplace and provided bold new opportunities for the Microsoft development community. Now in its second edition, Beginning Windows Phone 7 Development has been written to help you identify those opportunities and to learn the skills you'll need to harness them. It covers the very latest developments in the field, including the extended APIs offered in Microsoft's automatic platform update, so you'll have timely, accurate information at your fingertips. Beginning Windows Phone 7 Development, Second Edition starts with the basics, walking you through the process of downloading and setting up the right development tools, including Visual Studio, Expression Blend, Silverlight SDK, and Windows Phone SDK. It then takes you step-by-step though the development process as you build and deploy a working application, complete with a sophisticated user interface. Finally, you'll receive step-by-step instructions on selling your applications through the Windows Phone Marketplace. What you'll learn How to create effective networked applications How to leverage your phone's GPS capabilities from within your application How to interact with the phone's built-in functionalities (camera, contacts, maps, accelerometer, video and web browser to name but a few) How to construct highly graphical and responsive user interfaces quickly and easily using these features How to package and distribute your applications for bothpersonal distribution and commercial sale via the Windows Phone Marketplace Who this book is for

This book is for anyone interested in developing applications for the Windows Phone 7. You might be an existing .NET developer looking for a new creative angle, or perhaps an iPhone or Android developer looking for a new opportunity Table of Contents Introducing Windows Phone 7 and the Windows Phone Platform Building Windows Phone 7 Applications Using Cloud Services As Data Stores Catching and Debugging Errors Packaging, Publishing, and Managing Applications Working with the Accelerometer Application Bar WebBrowser Control Working with Controls and Themes Integrating Applications with the Windows Phone OS Creating Trial Applications Internationalization Isolated Storage Using Location Services Media Working with the Camera and Photos Push Notifications Reactive Extensions for .NET Security

Create music CDs and photo DVDs or even watch TV

Move your files to a new computer, or get your old PC ready for Vista

The thing that's made "Windows For Dummies" so successful is that it's packed with the basics you need to make Windows work. This book gets you through all the Windows Vista tasks and tripwires, including starting programs, finding files, navigating the new see-through interface, staying safe while you cruise the Internet, and much more.

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Windows 7 is the best release of Windows yet. It's easier to use, more fun, and is a worthwhile jump from Windows XP and Windows Vista. Getting Started with Windows 7 is written for new and experienced computer users alike, to help them use Windows 7 AND have fun This book: Provides an easy-to-read style and tone without overwhelming technical jargon. Walks through common and uncommon tasks with step-by-step procedures, including over 300 screen shots and figures. Includes ExplainED, AdvancED, and LinkED tips for additional explanations, handy tips, and related information. Explains how to protect yourself and your computer with User Accounts, Security, Backup and Recovery, and good practices. Helps you move from earlier versions of Windows to Windows 7, by exploring the improved navigation and desktop, personalization features, and easy migration from an older computer using the Windows Easy Transfer. Explains how to set up your own Home Network to share files, storage, printers, and Internet access between Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista computers. connect Windows 7 computers with each other using HomeGroup.

If you've made the jump from Windows XP or Vista, or you are considering it, Getting Started with Windows 7 is your guide to success with Windows. What you'll learn Navigate and customize the Windows 7 user interface Look after your computer and protect against dangerous software Control access to Windows, your applications, and the Internet Safeguard your personal files Connect to a network to share folders and media content Understand and fix problems Who this book is for

Getting StartED with Windows 7 assumes no previous knowledge of Windows, so is perfect for those using Windows for the first time, or switching from another operating system. It also highlights all of the new features in Windows 7 for those upgrading from previous versions of Windows. Table of Contents Navigating Windows 7 Managing User Accounts Working with Files and Folders Personalizing Windows 7 Fixing Problems from A to Ctrl+Z Protecting Your Data Creating a Home Network Using Windows 7 Programs Safeguarding Your Computer Moving Files and Settings toYour Windows 7 Computer

Artificial Intelligence is the most exciting technology of the century, and Deep Learning is, quite literally, the "brain" behind the world's smartest Artificial Intelligence systems out there. Grokking Deep Learning is the perfect place to begin the deep learning journey. Rather than just learning the "black box" API of some library or framework, readers will actually understand how to build these algorithms completely from scratch. Key Features: Build neural networks that can see and understand images Build an A.I. that will learn to defeat you in a classic Atari game Hands-on Learning Written for readers with high school-level math and intermediate programming skills. Experience with Calculus is helpful but not required. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Deep Learning is a subset of Machine Learning, which is a field dedicated to the study and development of machines that can learn, often with the goal of eventually attaining general artificial intelligence.

If you're a novice programmer and you want to learn C#, there aren't many books that will guide you. Most C# books are written for experienced C++ and Java programmers. That's why Jesse Liberty, author of the best-selling books "Programming C#" and "Programming ASP.NET," has written an entry-level guide to C#.

Written in a warm and friendly manner, "Learning C#" assumes no prior programming experience, and provides a thorough introduction to Microsoft's premier .NET language. The book helps you build a solid foundation in .NET, and shows you how to apply your skills through the use of dozens of tested examples. You'll learn about the syntax and structure of the C# language, including operators, classes and interfaces, structs, arrays, and strings.

Better yet, this updated edition of "Learning C#" has been completely revised to include the latest additions to the C# language plus a variety of learning aids to help lock-in new knowledge and skills. Here's what's new: Extensive revisions to the text and examples to reflect C# 2005 and .NET 2.0 changes An introduction to Visual Studio 2005, the most popular tool for building Windows and web applications More than 200 questions and fully debugged programming exercises with solutions A greater emphasis on event handling New coverage of generics, generic collections, partial classes, anonymous methods and more.

By the time you've finished "Learning C#," you'll be ready to move on to a more advanced programming guide that will help you create large-scale web and Windows applications.

Whether you have a little object-oriented programming experience or you are new to programming altogether, "Learning C#" will set you firmly onyour way to mastering the essentials of the C# language.

No matter what your level of experience, ILLUSTRATED MICROSOFT (R) WINDOWS 10, INTRODUCTORY equips you with the skills to master MS Windows 10 basics using a hallmark two-page spread visual presentation. This practical, user-friendly design allows you to see an entire task or lesson in one view. Streamlined into two units, ILLUSTRATED MICROSOFT (R) WINDOWS 10, INTRODUCTORY gets you up and running and immediately using the latest features of Windows 10, including the new user interface, starting an app, working with windows, and managing files.