Hard drives and disk management receive scant attention from the industry press, yet recent surveys have identified disk failure as the #1 source of server downtime. Combine this fact with the skyrocketing TCO of data storage management, and it is apparent that server disk management is a subject deserving of much more scrutiny.

Server Disk Management in a Windows Environment explains the basic elements of disks and disk architectures, and explores how to successfully manage and maintain functionality within a Windows environment. The author focuses on critical issues that are often ignored by other books on this subject, issues including disk quotas, fragmentation, optimization, hard drive reliability, asset management, software deployment, and system forensics.

This book is a valuable resource for IT veterans and those who are less tech-savvy. Students and IT newcomers can access multiple definitions and examples of fundamentals such as disk organization, file systems, and basic maintenance actions. Chapters examining hardware and software management and industry trends provide further insight into how you can maintain and monitor disks, and have them perform at maximum efficiency.

'Modelling with AutoCAD' takes the CAD user familiar with 2D work on to the more stimulating challenges of 3D modelling. It begins with an introduction to wire frame models and uses this as the basis for progressing on to surface models and then solid models. It also explains the concepts of multiple viewports and model and paper space. Fully up-to-date and designed for Release 13 for Windows this highly interactive learning resource will be invaluable to students on a range of further and higher education CAD courses, and professionals working in industry will also find it a valuable reference text.

Give your app the Windows Store difference. Windows Store App Essentials provides you with all of the practical information that you need to make sure that your app takes advantage of all of the unique features of the Windows Store environment. Starting with practical advice on app design and working within Microsoft's Modern UI guidelines, the book carries on to cover making the most of Live Tiles, integrating with the Charms Bar, and using Live Connect to enable a seamless user experience. Windows Store App Essentials is a developer-focused book that provides a clear understanding of what is essential to publishing applications to the Windows Store. With the information and code walk-throughs you will learn to apply the concepts covered in the book in real-life situations, providing a concrete understanding of the unique services, charms, and contracts used in Windows Store Applications. The book covers: * Application design * Live Tiles * Authentication Broker * LiveConnect * Charms * Contracts What you'll learn * Core Concepts of Windows Store Apps * Security and identity * Application design essentials * Live Connect * Use of Charms and Contracts Who this book is for Windows Store App Essentials reaches a wide range of developers from novices to experienced app creators. It is for developers that want to learn how to leverage Microsoft tools to develop applications for the Windows Store.

For courses focusing on Windows Server 2003 and MCSE/MSCA Certification. With extensive end of chapter material for reinforcement and review, this highly visual text keeps students engaged and helps them learn and understand rather than just memorize software procedures, while they learn exam objectives.

This easy-to-use reference unravels the mysteries of installing and using a Windows NT network successfully. The hot new version of Windows NT, version 4.0, is explained with clear examples of even the most challenging NT features and functions. Learn to simplify network management and maintenance by using the best software utilities.

In diesem Buch wird die FunktionalitAt des Windows Servers 2008 detailliert und anschaulich beschrieben. Der Windows Server 2008 ermAglicht eine grAAere FlexibilitAt und eine effizientere Administration sowie einen besseren Schutz der Server-Infrastruktur.

Die Zielgruppe sind in der IT-Branche TAtige, sowohl erfahrene Administratoren, die die VorgAngerversion kennen, als auch Neueinsteiger. Schwerpunkt ist somit die Einrichtung, Planung, Konzeption sowie der Betrieb eines Netzwerkes mit Windows Servern 2008. Der Leser benAtigt fA1/4r das VerstAndnis des Buchtextes IT-Grundkenntnisse und sollte mit Client-Betriebssystemen, Office und Internet vertraut sein.

Designed to accompany longer software application courses, this text provides students with comprehensive knowledge of Word 97.

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