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A guide to the newest version of MS-DOS teaches how to understand system hardware, manage a hard disk, customize a system, create batch files, use the MS-DOS shell, and other information.

Written by the premier author in Windows administration, William Stanek, and addressing the needs of Windows 2003 administrators preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams, "MCSE Core Required Exams in a Nutshell" is invaluable. With the recent revisions of the MCSE exams including simulations, success is even more difficult. Not only does this book provide the resources administrators need to succeed on the exams, but to succeed in the real world as well. They can think...

This report covers the technical aspects of Windows NT and compares Microsoft's efforts with competitors such as IBM's OS/2, NetWare, and UNIX. Topics include: 32-bit operating systems; Windows NT versus Windows 95; the Internet challenge; and the LAN battlefield.

If you want to gain the skills to build Windows Workflow Foundation solutions, then this is the book for you. It provides you with a clear, practical guide on how to develop workflow--based software and integrate it into existing technology landscapes. Throughout the pages, youa ll also find numerous real--world examples and sample code that will help you to get started quickly. Each major area of Windows Workflow Foundation is explored in depth along with some of the fundamentals operations re...

The perfect book for multi-tasked IT managers responsible for securing the latest version of SQL Server 2005. SQL Server is the perfect product for the How to Cheat series. It is an ambitious product that, for the average SysAdmin, will present a difficult migration path from earlier versions and a vexing number of new features. How to Cheat promises help in order to get SQL Server secured as quickly and safely as possible.

Ten minibooks in one great resource will get you fully up to speed on Windows 8 Promising an updated user interface, new application to today's mobile world, and increased connection to data and services that live in the cloud, Windows 8 will have new features and perks you'll want to start using right away. And that's where this bestselling guide comes in. With ten minibooks in one, it's packed with information on all aspects of the OS. Take the guesswork out of Windows 8 from day one with this...

This is a reference for OS/2 power users and applications developers using a question-and-answer format as well as detailed compatibility lists and error messages. Over 300 questions and answers on new OS/2 "light" warp are included along with an accompanying CD which presents an online version of both text and graphics. The pack includes the latest tips on OS/2 3.0 (Warp) with advanced OS/2 developer material based on IBM's developer's assistance programme.

The step-by-step guide to Windows 3.1. Details the Windows 3.1 TrueType fontsand includes new coverage of Visual BASIC and C for Windows. Discusses ObjectLinking and Embedding (OLE) and multimedia capabilities.

A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0789736950 ISBN-13: 9780789736956 Fans of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, your call has been answered. Scott Mueller, author of the best-selling Upgrading and Repairing PCs, is now bringing you an equally in-depth guide to Windows troubleshooting. Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows explains how Windows works and how to fix it when things go wrong. This comprehensive resource includes information on: Installation Managing security Optimizing...

This reference is designed to give readers all the information they need to take advantage of the features and improvements of Windows 95. The book provides instructions for initial or upgrade set-up and configuration, and explains and explores the new operating environment. It also shows how to organize the desktop for optimum performance and personal productivity.

Tim Duffy's Microsoft Windows 95 has been completely updated to include Active Desktop and Windows 98 and integrates textual explanation and hands-on exercises, providing a balance between real-world practice and conceptual understanding. This innovative, highly visual, project-based text features hands-on exercises that are built around a running case study.

CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association) is updating the industry-leading A+ certification program on July 31, 1998. A+ certifies the competency of service technicians in the computer industry. The program is developed by Comp TIA, which is supported by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers, and publications. To become certified, a candidate must pass two modulus: the Core module (which covers hardware and essential concepts) and the DOS/Windows mod...

Capitalizing on today's explosion of interest in NT Server, this thorough yet readable guide provides everything system administrators need to know to design, prepare, install, secure, maintain, and troubleshoot the latest NT Server. Featuring a CD that offers sample and shareware utilities useful in facilitating and optimizing NT Server administrator, this package is essential reading for users wanting to upgrade to the most robust system.

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 functi...