Exam Prep Guide Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-536—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you’ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and labs. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: <ul>
<li>Use system types, collections, and generics to help manage data</li> <li>Validate input, reformat text, and extract data with regular expressions</li> <li>Develop services, application domains, and multithreaded applications</li> <li>Enhance your application by adding graphics and images</li> <li>Implement code access security, role-based security, and data encryption</li> <li>Work with serialization and reflection techniques</li> <li>Instrument your applications with logging and tracing</li> <li>Interact with legacy code using COM Interop and PInvoke</li> </ul>
Practice Tests Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Your kit includes: <ul>
<li>15% exam discount from Microsoft. (Limited time offer). Details inside. </li> <li>Official self-paced study guide.</li> <li>Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results.</li> <li>450 practice and review questions.</li> <li>Case scenarios and lab exercises.</li> <li>Code samples on CD.</li> <li>90-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.</li> <li>Fully searchable eBook.</li> </ul>
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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

Computers & Technology

Tony Northrup

Shawn Wildermuth

Bill Ryan

Certification

Microsoft Press

In-depth and comprehensive, this resource delivers the information you need for administering Windows Vista. You get expert technical guidance from those who know the technology best—Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals and the Microsoft Windows Vista team. Plus—more than 200 scripts, tools and essential administration resources on DVD. Get expert guidance on how to: <ul>
<li>Plan and implement high-volume and low-volume deployment projects </li> <li>Configure Group Policy to manage clients, user profiles, search features, and network resources </li> <li>Administer disks, file systems, folders, printers, and other devices</li> <li>Implement file and media sharing in workgroup and domain environments</li> <li>Configure wireless networking protocols, TCP/IP, and VPN connections</li> <li>Manage software updates, User Account Control, Windows Firewall, and Ipsec protection </li> <li>Monitor event logs and system performance </li> <li>Troubleshoot hardware, drivers, network connectivity, and stop messages </li> </ul>
DVD features: <ul>
<li>140+ scripts for automating administration and deployment. </li> <li>Network troubleshooting tools.</li> <li>Debugging tools for 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows.</li> <li>Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007—plus supporting tools.</li> <li>Technical white papers on Windows Vista administration.</li> <li>Sample chapters from Microsoft Security Resource Kit, Second Edition and Microsoft VBScript Step by Step.</li> <li>Fully searchable eBook.</li> </ul>
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Windows Vista™ Resource Kit

Mitch Tulloch

Jerry Honeycutt

Ed Wilson

Ralph Ramos

The Windows Vista Team

Networking & Cloud Computing

Get the official resource for deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 networking and Network Access Protection (NAP) technologies, direct from the experts who know the technologies best. This definitive resource from award-winning Microsoft networking author Joseph Davies and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) author Tony Northrup also offers expert insights direct from the Windows Server Networking team at Microsoft. You get detailed information about all major networking and network security services, including the all-new Network Access Protection (NAP), authentication infrastructure, IPv4 and IPv6, remote access, virtual private networks, IP security, quality of service, scalable networking, wireless infrastructure and security, DNS, DHCP, Windows Firewall, and more. You also get a companion DVD with a fully searchable eBook version of the book, plus eBook samples from Understanding IPv6 2nd Edition, Windows Server 2008 TCP/IP Protocols and Services, and TCP/IP Fundamentals. This official Microsoft resource delivers what every Windows administrator needs to master Windows Server 2008 networking. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Windows Server 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection (NAP)

Joseph Davies

EXAM PREP GUIDES Ace your preparation for the skills measured by the three required MCPD: Windows Developer exams—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you’ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and labs. PRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Maximize your exam performance with preparation for: EXAM 70-536 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Application Development Foundation <ul>
<li>Use types, collections, and generics to manage data</li> <li>Validate input and reformat text</li> <li>Develop services, application domains, and multithreaded applications</li> <li>Implement Code Access Security, role-based security, and data encryption</li> <li>Work with serialization and reflection techniques</li> <li>Instrument applications with logging and tracing</li> <li>Interact with legacy code using COM Interop and PInvoke</li> </ul>
EXAM 70-526 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Windows-Based Client Development <ul>
<li>Configure Windows Forms and manage layout of the user interface</li> <li>Create lists, buttons, tool strips, and menus</li> <li>Set up and manage connections to databases </li> <li>Implement data-bound controls to display information to users</li> <li>Read, validate, and write XML</li> <li>Enhance usability, accessibility, and user assistance </li> <li>Use ClickOnce to configure installation and deployment</li> </ul>
EXAM 70-548 Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework <ul>
<li>Build and validate a Windows client application prototype</li> <li>Create a consistent user interface using MDI, SDI, and control grouping</li> <li>Design, develop, and implement Windows client application components</li> <li>Develop mechanisms for data access, exception handing, event logging, and application feedback</li> <li>Define, assess, and implement a testing strategy</li> <li>Validate a deployment plan to determine readiness</li> </ul>
Your all-in-one kit includes: <ul>
<li>Official self-paced study guides for three required exams. </li> <li>Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results.</li> <li>1275+ practice and review questions.</li> <li>Case scenarios and lab exercises.</li> <li>Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C# code samples on CD.</li> <li>Fully searchable eBooks for all three guides.</li> For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.</ul>

MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-536, 70-526, 70-548): Microsoft® .NET Framework Windows® Developer Core Requirements: Microsoft(r) .Net Framework Windows(r) Developer Core Requirements

Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-642, the required exam for the new Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job. 
Focusing on Windows Server 2008 networking, this official study guide covers configuring remote access, Network Access Protection (NAP), network authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and Domain Name System (DNS) replication; capturing performance data and monitoring event logs; and managing file and print services. 
Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment. 
A Note Regarding the CD or DVD 
Assess your skills with practice tests. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure

JC Mackin

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-562—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you’ve learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: 
<li>Program a new application; add and configure server controls </li>
<li>Manage data input, user state, and security </li>
<li>Implement data source controls and data-bound controls </li>
<li>Use AJAX-enabled forms and scripts </li>
<li>Create and consume XML Web services and WFC services </li>
<li>Design for accessibility, globalization, and mobility </li>
<li>Debug, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications </li>
<li>Assess your skills with the practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Your kit includes: <ul>
<li>Official self-paced study guide. </li>
<li>Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results. </li>
<li>325 practice and review questions. </li>
<li>Code samples in Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C# on CD. </li>
<li>90-day trial of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition. </li>
<li>Case scenarios, exercises, and best practices. </li>
<li>Fully searchable eBook of this guide, plus sample chapters from related books. </li>
</ul>
 For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.</li>

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-562): Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5—ASP.NET Application Development: Microsoft(r) .Net Framework 3.5 ASP.Net Application Development (Pro - Certification)

Mike Snell

Glenn Johnson

In-depth and comprehensive, this official RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to administer Windows 7 in the enterprise. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best—Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows 7 Team—along with hundreds of scripts and other essential resources on CD. Get expert guidance on how to:

Windows 7 Resource Kit

Computer Science

This book gives you five innovations no other book offers: 
 -Free video training. Watch over 20 hours of fast-paced, hands-on video tutorials integrated into the book to support and reinforce the lessons. View the videos using any web browser or by scanning QR codes with your smartphone.
 -Hands-on practices. Complete the practices at the end of every chapter to get the real-world experience you need.
 -Practice quizzes. At the end of most chapters you have the option of taking an online quiz to apply what you learned in the chapter and make sure you didn't miss anything important.
 -Classroom support. Join an author led private community of supportive, helpful people who also want to improve their photography.
 -Free ebook with lifetime updates. When you buy the book and join the private Stunning Digital Photography readers community, you can download the ebook and copy it to your smartphone or ereader for easy reference.

Stunning Digital Photography

Arts & Photography

Chelsea Northrup

Photography & Video

Mason Press

With this video book, you ll learn how to instantly find any picture in your library, fix common photography problems, clean up your images, add pop to boring pictures, retouch portraits, make gorgeous prints, create photo books, and even edit your home videos.
 Tony goes beyond teaching you how to use Lightroom. Tony shows you why and when to use each feature to create stunning, natural photos. When Lightroom isn t the best tool, Tony suggests better alternatives.
 Combining the benefits of video training and book learning, this video book gives you over 12 hours of video and dozens of free presets and raw images to practice with. If you learn better with video, watch the video training and refer to the book for quick reference. If you prefer reading, the book is concise and practical, and each chapter links to relevant videos when you want to understand a topic more deeply or see it used in the real world. 
 Tony covers every aspect of Lightroom in-depth, but structures his teaching so that both beginner and advanced photographers can learn as efficiently as possible. If you just want a quick start, you can watch the first video or read the first chapter and you'll be organizing and editing your pictures in less than an hour. If you want to know more about a specific feature, switch to that video or jump to that chapter in the ebook. If you want to know everything about Lightroom, watch the videos and read the book from start to finish.

Tony Northrup's Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Video Book: Training for Photographers

With this video book, you'll learn how to instantly find any picture in your library, fix common photography problems, clean up your images, add pop to boring pictures, retouch portraits, make gorgeous prints, create photo books, and even edit your home videos.
 Tony goes beyond teaching you how to use Lightroom. Tony shows you why and when to use each feature to create stunning, natural photos. When Lightroom isn t the best tool, Tony suggests better alternatives.
 Combining the benefits of video training and book learning, this video book gives you over 14 hours of video and dozens of free presets and raw images to practice with. If you learn better with video, watch the video training and refer to the book for quick reference. If you prefer reading, the book is concise and practical, and each chapter links to relevant videos when you want to understand a topic more deeply or see it used in the real world.
 Tony covers every aspect of Lightroom in-depth, but structures his teaching so that both beginner and advanced photographers can learn as efficiently as possible. If you just want a quick start, you can watch the first video or read the first chapter and you'll be organizing and editing your pictures in less than an hour. If you want to know more about a specific feature, switch to that video or jump to that chapter in the ebook. If you want to know everything about Lightroom, watch the videos and read the book from start to finish.

Adobe Lightroom 6 Video Book: Training for Photographers

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