Explains why computer software is defective and what consumers can do about it

The Software Conspiracy: Why Companies Put Out Faulty Software, How They Can Hurt You and What You Can Do About It

Business & Money

Minasi, Mark

Biography & History

McGraw=Hill

Learn to install, configure, run, and troubleshoot the professional versions of Vista in this comprehensive new guide from two leading Windows authorities. From Vista's all-new interface, 32-bit/64-bit architecture, and advanced security features to its fantastic new capabilities for audio and video recording, editing, and broadcasting, you’ll get the techniques and task-by-task instruction you need to master this dramatically different OS.

Mastering Windows Vista Business: Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise

Mueller, John Paul

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Sybex, Inc.

Get the In-depth coverage of SP1 and R2 you've been waiting for from one of the world's leading Windows authorities. Picking up where Mastering Windows Server 2003 left off, expert Mark Minasi (winner of CertCities.com Reader's Choice Award for Favorite Technical Author for the 4th year in a row!) and his co-authors return with a much-anticipated Upgrade Edition that delivers exactly the information you need. Their clear, hands-on instruction thoroughly covers features and changes that have been largely undocumented in the marketplace -- from SP1's critical security enhancements to R2's new management/administration tools, enhanced print controls, and more. If you manage, maintain, or depend on Windows Server 2003, this is the book you've been waiting for! 
Coverage includes: <ul>
<li>Getting and installing SP1</li> <li>Hiding folders from prying eyes with ABE</li> <li>De-worming Windows® with Data Execution Prevention (DEP)</li> <li>Solving SP1/R2 incompatibilities</li> <li>Stopping spyware and locking up ports</li> <li>Stopping mobile thieves by blocking USB memory sticks</li> <li>Upgrading to R2 and getting to know its GUI</li> <li>Understanding R2's new Print Management Console</li> <li>Controlling folder usage with quotas and more</li> <li>Integrating Unix and Windows</li> <li>Working with Active Directory</li> <li>Coverage Focused Specifically on Critical SP1 and R2 Updates</li> </ul>

Mastering Windows Server 2003, Upgrade Edition for SP1 and R2

Computers & Technology

Justice, Lisa

Layfield, Rhonda

Operating Systems

Sybex

An Inside Look at Windows Vista Security for Systems Administrators Get an early start on Windows Vista security and the technology shifts you'll need to know as a systems administrator. From leading Windows expert Mark Minasi comes this "just-in-time" book to get you there. This targeted, hands-on guide takes a rapid-fire approach to the biggest security changes and how they'll affect business as usual for those who must integrate and provide technical support for Windows Vista. You'll find practical instruction, tips, workarounds, and much more. * Work through a slew of Vista surprises, such as logging on as Administrator and how to re-enable Run * Discover how virtualization works--and where it doesn't * Find out why you can no longer delete files in System32, even though you are an Administrator * Get familiar with new post-boot security features such as PatchGuard * Protect laptops to the max with the innovative BitLocker feature * Meet the new Windows Integrity mechanism * Explore the revamped Event Viewer, event forwarding, and new troubleshooting tools Go above and beyond what you've heard about Vista Discover the changes to Share and Registry Access Catch up on all the encryption news and services Try out Vista Remote Desktop with its enhanced security About the Series The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library equips system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. Series editor Mark Minasi, a leading Windows expert, not only selects the topics and authors, he also develops each book to meet the specific needs and goals of systems administrators, MIS professionals, help-desk personnel, and corporate programmers.

Administering Windows Vista Security: The Big Surprises

Hynes, Byron

Certification

Find in-depth coverage of general networking concepts and basic instruction on Windows Server 2008 installation and management including active directory, DNS, Windows storage, and TCP/IP and IPv4 networking basics in Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations. One of three new books by best-selling author Mark Minasi, this guide explains what servers do, how basic networking works (IP basics and DNS/WINS basics), and the fundamentals of the under-the-hood technologies that support staff must understand. Learn how to install Windows Server 2008 and build a simple network, security concepts, and basic Windows Server administration.

Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations

The one book you absolutely need to get up and running with Windows Server 2008 R2. One of the world's leading Windows authorities and top-selling author Mark Minasi explores every nook and cranny of the latest version of Microsoft's flagship network operating system, Windows Server 2008 R2, giving you the most in-depth coverage in any book on the market. <ul>
<li>Focuses on Windows Windows Server 2008 R2, the newest version of Microsoft's Windows' server line of operating system, and the ideal server for new Windows 7 clients</li> <li>Author Mark Minasi is one of the world's leading Windows authorities and has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks</li> <li>Covers Windows storage concepts and skills, Windows Server 2008 IP, WINS, NetBIOS, LMHosts, DNS, creating the simple Active Directory, and creating and managing user accounts</li> <li>Explains Group Policy in Active Directory; files, folders and shares; Sysvol, old and new; sharing printers on the network; remote server administration; connecting Windows clients to your network; working the Web with IIS 7.0; and AD maintenance and recovery</li> <li>Provides workarounds for things that don't quite work as they should and how-tos for many undocumented features</li> </ul>
Find out everything you want to know-and then some!

Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

GIBSON, DARRIL

Finn, Aidan

Henry, Wendy

Networking & Cloud Computing

The one book you absolutely need to get up and running with Windows Server 2008 R2. One of the world's leading Windows authorities and top-selling author Mark Minasi explores every nook and cranny of the latest version of Microsoft's flagship network operating system, Windows Server 2008 R2, giving you the most in-depth coverage in any book on the market.  Focuses on Windows Windows Server 2008 R2, the newest version of Microsoft's Windows' server line of operating system, and the ideal server for new Windows 7 clients Author Mark Minasi is one of the world's leading Windows authorities and has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks Covers Windows storage concepts and skills, Windows Server 2008 IP, WINS, NetBIOS, LMHosts, DNS, creating the simple Active Directory, and creating and managing user accounts Explains Group Policy in Active Directory; files, folders and shares; Sysvol, old and new; sharing printers on the network; remote server administration; connecting Windows clients to your network; working the Web with IIS 7.0; and AD maintenance and recovery Provides workarounds for things that don't quite work as they should and how-tos for many undocumented features  Find out everything you want to know-and then some!

This comprehensive handbook provides detailed and sometimes surprising answers to questions about multitasking, memory-management, video speed, drive performance, networking, DDE and OLE, DOS applications, and more. (Operating Systems)

Troubleshooting Windows

Based on author Mark Minasi's highly popular PC upgrade and repair seminars, this book covers everything you need to know to handle 99% of PC hardware problems. Now there's no need for "experts" when something goes wrong; just fix it yourself!

The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide

Hardware & DIY

This book is the design guide that every programmer needs to be able to create the effective graphical programs of the future. It provides the "grammar" and "rules" of effective design. The book explains the use of controls, window placement, dialog-box construction, the effective use of colors and fonts, and many other stylistic issues.

Secrets of Effective Gui Design

Software

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Books by Minasi, Mark

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The Software Conspiracy: Why Companies Put Out Faulty Software, How They Can Hurt You and What You Can Do About It

Mastering Windows Vista Business: Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise

Mastering Windows Server 2003, Upgrade Edition for SP1 and R2

Administering Windows Vista Security: The Big Surprises

Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations

Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Troubleshooting Windows

The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide

Secrets of Effective Gui Design