Windows Server 2008 R2 & SQL Server 2008 R2 High Availability Clustering (Project Series) If you're looking for a book that takes the latest Microsoft and iSCSI SAN high availability technologies and puts them all together into one step by step project, then this book is for you The world of high availability and clustering is evolving faster than ever and is definitely a very exciting place to be. Windows Server 2008 R2 & SQL Server 2008 R2 have opened up the world of high availability, clustering, virtualization, live migration and failover technologies to the small and medium size companies by including it with the server's license. Accompany this new software technology with multi-core processors and you have a very powerful and cost effective combination by being able to run many redundant virtual machines across a few physical servers. Once you've finished reading this book you will be able to build highly available environments from the ground up for any of your complex application servers that you need redundant ASAP. You will gain praise from your company by increasing their uptime and productivity, while at the same time greatly reducing your burden of maintenance by being able to update critical application servers at any time. This book guides the IT novice to the professional from start to finish in building a complex and highly available system for their real world enterprise applications. Microsoft's new technology is complex and needs to be put together in a chronological order where by each new part is built upon its prerequisites. To build a truly high performance and fully redundant system the author will guide you through designing and building each part of your environment from your iSCSI network, SAN disk layout, to your Windows and SQL clusters. Once you have your highly available foundation in place the author spends considerable time guiding you through how to deploy your enterprise applications into your new cluster environment. By utilizing Microsoft's Network Load Balancer (NLB), SQL Reporting Services Scale-out Deployment (SSRS), and Windows clusters for generic applications and services you will be able to make most any enterprise application highly available. The book's project covers step by step how to deploy Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 into a clustered environment as a real world example. Once complete with the creation of your highly available environment you will have virtual machines that can live migrate between physical hosts, redundant database servers, network load balanced front-end servers, highly available reports and a completely redundant iSCSI network in place. You will learn how to Build & Configure the following technologies Step by Step in this book. iSCSI Multi-path Input/Output (MPIO) technology iSCSI Switches & SAN's for High Performance & Redundancy SAN Disk Layout for High Performance Clustering Windows Server 2008 & R2 Clusters Windows Live Migration Clusters with Clustered Shared Volume (CSV) Disks SQL 2008 & R2 Clusters SQL Disks for High Performance SQL Reporting Services Scale-out Deployments for High Availability Windows Network Load Balancer (NLB) Clusters Windows Clusters for Third Party Applications & Services Deploying Enterprise Applications into a Clustered Environment Deploying Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 into a Clustered Environment CRM 4.0 Security, Reporting, Internet Facing Deployment (IFD), Email Router for High Availability WWW.SCREAMPUBLICATIONS.COM

Migrating to Windows 7 is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your business. Understanding the ins and outs of a successful Windows 7 deployment will help you and your IT department save time, save money, and most importantly, improve your overall business productivity. With the cost of deploying Windows 7 from Windows XP being upwards of $1,035 per licensed user (Source: Gartner), you just can't afford to make mistakes. So you're left with two options: One: take time away from your business or your IT maintenance to read up on five, ten, maybe 20 white papers to get all the information you need, and try to map out a plan yourself. Two: hire an expensive consultant to fully evaluate your business, the pros and cons of Windows 7 deployment, and whether or not your current infrastructure can handle the upgrade. If you aren't a part of a huge corporation, chances are good that you just don't have a lot of time and money to spare for the information gathering process... which means that you have to find another option in order to make Windows 7 work for you. Thankfully, there is a better way to get the information that you need in order to plan your Windows 7 deployment. We've created a comprehensive guide that analyzes the pros and cons of Windows 7, including the new features that you can expect if you are migrating from Vista or XP. It's absolutely the best option for small businesses and IT professionals who are looking to deploy Windows 7, especially when compared to the alternatives. You won't waste time looking for information, and you won't need to spend thousands of dollars on an expensive consultant in order to get REAL answers for your company's Windows 7 deployment.

A reference book for technical support and escalation engineers troubleshooting and debugging complex software issues. The book is also invaluable for software maintenance and development engineers debugging Windows applications and services.

Learn about how to use Microsoft Windows XP and Vista operating systems with Reg's Practical Guide to Understanding Computers. This book will cover the following topics that applies to Windows XP and Vista: 1. Learning computer terminology 2. Learning about how to use the Desktop, search for things on your computer and changing your screensaver 3. How to get on to and use the Internet and using E-Mail to contact friends and family 4. How to properly backup and restore your computer in case of a system crash so that you don't lose the information you have stored on your computer 5. How to properly maintain your computer to prevent viruses, malware, Identity theft or any other issues with your computer 6. Creating separate users on your computer

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 Windows Design, 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 Gateway Authenticate users with Citrix Password Manager and Single Sign-On Assign granular control policies with Citrix SmartAccess Secure XenApp using firewalls, certificates, encryption, IDS, and IPS Monitor and test your system using Citrix EdgeSight and Citrix SmartAuditor Develop fail-safe disaster recovery and business continuity plans Optimize transmission speed, disk throughput, and memory usage

In just 24 sessions of about an hour, you'll learn how to build robust, efficient business workflows with Windows Workflow Foundation (WF). Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds the real-world foundation you need to succeed with WF from the ground up. Filled with hands-on code examples, this book walks you through creating every type of workflow supported by .NET 3.5's powerful new version of WF. One step at a time, you'll discover how to host workflows, manage workflow lifecycles, integrate with Web services and WCF applications, create custom activities, and moreeverything you'll need to solve real-world problems with WF! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common WF questions, issues, and tasks. Q&As help you build and test your knowledge. Notes point out shortcuts, solutions, and potential problems to avoid. New terms are clearly defined and explained. Learn how to... Understand the value of workflows and their role in general .NET and advanced business process management systems Run workflows from and exchange data with .NET applications Create sequential, state-machine, and data-driven workflows Define multi-level approval workflows that execute in parallel and escalate Develop rulesets and manage them from SQL databases Track your workflows to make them more agile and governable Use Dynamic Update to change running workflows Work with exceptions, compensation, and transactions Expose workflows as Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services and call Web services from workflows via WCF Expose workflows as Web services and call Web services from workflows Create basic, queued, event-driven, and composite custom activities

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 youShare files among all the PCs in your homeAccess your files from anywhereMake regular backups automaticallyStore files securelyPlay music, TV shows, or movies on your XboxShare multimedia across your networkKeep your virus protection and system upgrades up to dateGet 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.

* 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

Working with Microsoft's network directory service for the first time can be a headache for system and network administrators, IT professionals, technical project managers, and programmers alike. This authoritative guide is meant to relieve that pain. Instead of going through the graphical user interface screen by screen, O'Reilly's bestselling "Active Directory" tells you how to design, manage, and maintain a small, medium, or enterprise Active Directory infrastructure.

Fully updated to cover Active Directory for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and R2, this third edition is full of important updates and corrections. It's perfect for all Active Directory administrators, whether you manage a single server or a global multinational with thousands of servers.

"Active Directory, 3rd Edition" is divided into three parts. Part I introduces much of how Active Directory works, giving you a thorough grounding in its concepts. Some of the topics include Active Directory replication, the schema, application partitions, group policies, and interaction with DNS. Part II details the issues around properly designing the directory infrastructure. Topics include designing the namespace, creating a site topology, designing group policies for locking down client settings, auditing, permissions, backup and recovery, and a look at Microsoft's future direction with Directory Services. Part III covers how to create and manipulate users, groups, printers, and other objects that you may need in your everyday management of Active Directory.

If you want a book that lays bare the design and management of an enterprise or departmental Active Directory, then look no further. "Active Directory, 3rdEdition" will quickly earn its place among the books you don't want to be without.

A quick and easy guide to learning Windows XP, this text includes screenshots and other illustrations to show how to use this operating system.

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Tired of putting up with Windows XP migraines? Heres just the remedy you need. Arranged by ailment, this diagnostic guide helps you pinpoint and treat problems quickly and easily. The book is packed with potent cures for a variety of anxieties, covering everything from the display settings and start menu to software and utilities to hardware and peripherals to Internet connections and networking--and much more. Youll also find fully up-to-date coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the latest multimedia tools including Windows Media Player 10. Say goodbye to your Windows XP headaches and start enjoying peak system performance! Cure every kind of Windows XP problem imaginable, including: . . Interface, settings, start menu, and task bar hassles . File and folder foul ups. Password and permissions pains. Hardware and peripheral pet peeves. Software struggles. Hard and removable disk distresses. Internet connection and Web browser ills. Spyware and adware aggravations . Service Pack 2 maladies. Networking nuisances . Printer, camera, and scanner stresses. Media Player 10 and Movie Maker 2 troubles. Performance migraines. System crashes and boot failures. .

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Curt Simmons is a technology expert and trainer who has been working with Windows XP since its early testing days. He is the best-selling author of more than 50 computer books, including "How to Do Everything with Windows XP" and "How to Do Everything with Your Blackberry," both from McGraw-Hill/Osborne..

My book explains Microsoft Applications like Windows, word, Internet Explorer, and so on in the simplest possible terms. With step by step guides on how to use and common sense methods. This book has something for everyone from the beginner to expert user.

This intermediate-to-advanced guide to implementing preventative security measures for the Windows operating system is the only book that covers NT, 2000, XP, and 2003. This book is designed to provide a quick and easy checklist-style reference to the steps system administrators need to take to anticipate attacks and compromises, and harden Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 against them.

This book is perfect for any network administrator looking to push their servers to improved performance or to perform uncustomary tasks. Provides undocumented techniques for installation, networking, multimedia tools, disk checking, migration (single and multiCPUs), backup, IIS tuning, Active Directory, memory, upgrades, and much more.

Discover the fastest way to migrate to Windows Server 2003 and begin to profit from its enterprise-ready features. Learn how to use the parallel network - a migration approach that provides constant rollback and limited impact on your existing network. Build your new network from the ground up. Begin by designing your Enterprise Network Architecture and then move on to feature by feature implementations. Learn to make the most of Active Directory as an object management environment to remotely configure PCs, Servers, Users and Groups.

Step-by-step tutorials cover all the essential aspects of migrating, deploying, networking, and administering Windows Server 2003. You’ll discover many ways to foster the exchange of information and computer resources among people, systems, and devices. Make your organization more efficient with Windows Server 2003.

This inexpensive primer is light on idle chat and heavy on practical advice. Lean and mean, it’s packed with just what you need to know to get up and running with Windows XP. Designed to deliver regardless of your experience with computers or operating systems.

Get comprehensive coverage of XP Professional security with this definitive and focused resource. Work with firewalls and intrusion detection systems, fully utilize XP’s built-in support tools, manage security remotely, and much more.

Get in-depth coverage of how to configure and manage the networking features and components of Windows XP Professional with this authoritative guide. You’ll find professional-level information for utilizing remote assistance, configuring the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), monitoring network performance, and much more.

Real-World Projects and Exercises Designed to Accompany the "MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide

Practice the Skills You'll Need on the Job!

Perfect for both classroom and self-paced learningLabs that challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Step-by-step scenarios that require you to think critically Post-lab observation questions that measure your understanding of lab results and key term quizzes that help build your vocabulary End-of-chapter solutions that explain not only what happened, but why

In this lab manual, you'll practice: Configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP Implementing and troubleshooting Name Resolution Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Domain Name System (DNS) Installing and authorizing DHCP Servers Creating and configuring Domain User Accounts Implementing security policies Publishing resources in Active Directory Deploying software with Group Policies Implementing Terminal Services for Remote Access Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) and Internet Connection Sharing Installing and configuring server and client hardware

Windows XP Headaches is the ultimate resource for fast and effective troubleshooting. From taskbar troubles to aggravating security issues this solutions-packed guide helps you identify the symptom and quickly diagnose and treat the problem--and even helps to alleviate migraine-causing problems like system crashes, installation issues, and boot failures.