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“End of chapter hands-on projects are terrific. Not only do these activities have students physically making changes to machines, but it forces them to pay attention to choices that they and the users that they will support have to make.” – Barbara Belon, Norwalk Community College”The strengths of Chapter 1 are ease of reading and straightforward approach. The terms are well-defined, and the examples are great.” – Keith Morneau, Capella University
Completely rewritten to include Microsoft Windows Server 2003 coverage and other cutting-edge technologies, this best selling text will ensure your students’ success on CompTIA’s latest Server+ Exam.
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“The book you are about to read will arm you with the knowledge you need to defend your network from attackers?both the obvious and the not so obvious….If you are new to network security, don’t put this book back on the shelf! This is a great book for beginners and I wish I had access to it many years ago. If you’ve learned the basics of TCP/IP protocols and run an open source or commercial IDS, you may be asking ‘What’s next?’ If so, this book is for you.” ?Ron Gula, founder and CTO, Tenable Network Security, from the Foreword “Richard Bejtlich has a good perspective on Internet security?one that is orderly and practical at the same time. He keeps readers grounded and addresses the fundamentals in an accessible way.” (more…)
Now in its third edition, the best-selling SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS provides the most up-to-date industry information, reflecting the changes in security that have occurred since the most recent CompTIA Security+ objectives were created. The book covers all of the new CompTIA Security+ 2008 exam objectives and maps to the new Security+ 2008 exam. This updated edition features many all-new topics, including topics new to the CompTIA exams like cross site scripting, SQL injection, rootkits, and virtualization, as well as topics of increasing importance in the industry as a whole, like the latest breeds of attackers, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, and Microsoft Windows Vista security.
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Demonstrate your expertise with Microsoft Office! This easy-to-use study guide helps you practice and prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification, covering all the exams on the Microsoft Office 2003 Editions track, including both specialist and expert-level certifications. For each exam, you?ll build the skills and knowledge measured by its objectives through a series of step-by-step exercises and end-of-chapter reviews. Easy-to-follow screen shots and explanations bring key concepts to life and expertly guide you through the material so you can shore up your learning and get ready for the real exam. Includes exam preparation for Microsoft Office Word 2003, Word 2003 Expert, Excel 2003, Excel 2003 Expert, Powe (more…)
Demonstrate your expertise with the 2007 Microsoft Office system! This comprehensive study guide covers all the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exams for Microsoft Office, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Access 2007. For each exam, you ll build the skills and knowledge measured by its objectives through a series of step-by-step exercises, practice questions, and real-world scenarios. Easy-to-follow screen shots and explanations bring key concepts to life and expertly guide you through the material. The CD includes the practice files for all the book’s lessons. You ll even get a voucher for a practice pre-test. Earn the premier credential and showcase your expertise in the popular (more…)
The smart way to learn the latest version of Microsoft Windows–one step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting help to master the fundamentals of working with Windows Vista, including how to navigate the new user interface and how to use the new search features for finding anything on your desktop. You will learn how to manage files and folders to simplify your work, easily add or remove programs, hook up printers and other devices, and set up your Internet connection, email, and instant messaging. You will also discover how to use security-enhanced features to help protect your PC, as well as how to share your computer whi (more…)
Learn everything you need to know for working with Windows Vista–from the inside out! Written by the authors of the immensely popular Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, this book packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for using the latest version of the Microsoft Windows® operating system–all in concise, fast-answer format. Dig into the work-ready tools and resources that help you take your Windows Vista experience to the next level. Get the answers you need to use the new features of Windows Vista, including the sidebar and gadgets, and the Windows slideshow. You’ll also discover how to use new features in Microsoft Windows Media® Player and Microsoft Internet Explo (more…)
You already know Windows Vista basics. Now you’d like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you’ll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Windows Vista. 5-star visual learning system * Minimal text and maximum illustrations * Task-oriented, step-by-step approach * Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations * Self-contained, two-page lessons * Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more How easy is it? Look for the (more…)
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“…the content is excellent, well presented and easy to dip into…should help beginners use Vista more effectively and confidently.” (Computer Shopper, May 2008)
Included in this unique Dummies DVD bundle: A specially created FREE video DVD, a $9.98 value, that walks you through the screens and tasks you’ll confront in Vista. With clear narration and step-by-step instructions linked to actions on the screen, you will find it’s like having a computer expert right beside you, making everything clearer and a lot less intimidating. The accompanying book is the popular Windows Vista For Dummies bestseller, priced at $21.99, which has sold more than 13 million copies in all editions. Vista’s interfa (more…)
With Vista, Windows has had an extreme makeover. Many of the features that were old friends in Windows XP now look and act differently. And if you’re thinking of upgrading to Vista but haven’t done it yet, wow — there are eight different versions! How do you know which one to choose? That’s easy — look in Book One of Windows Vista All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies. Windows expert Woody Leonhard starts off this everything-you-want-to-know-about -Vista guide by helping you choose the version that fits your needs. He follows that with minibooks Two through Nine, each devoted to one specific area — setting up, securing, and customizing Vista, going online, adding cool hardware, getting the most from multimed (more…)
Windows Vista is Microsoft’s most important software release in more than a decade. It offers users an abundance of new and upgraded features that were more than five years in the making: a gorgeous, glass-like visual overhaul; superior searching and organization tools; a multimedia and collaboration suite; and above all, a massive, top-to-bottom security-shield overhaul. There’s scarcely a single feature of the older versions of Windows that hasn’t been tweaked, overhauled, or replaced entirely. But when users first encounter this beautiful new operating system, there’s gonna be a whole lotta head-scratchin’, starting with trying to figure out which of the five versions of Vista is installed on the PC (Home, Premium, Busine (more…)
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A terrific value-a full-size book plus video demonstrations of key Windows 7 tasks Windows 7 is Microsoft’s much-anticipated new release of the operating system that powers nearly 90% of the world’s computers. This two-for-one package provides the step-by-step guidance that will get you up and running with all the exciting new features. This bundle includes the complete Windows 7 For Dummies book plus a DVD with two hours of video training. Featuring the expert advice you get in the book, the DVD shows you how to accomplish various Windows tasks and displays the screens you’ll see as you proceed. A two-for-one value – the full-size Windows 7 For Dummies book plus two hours of video training on DVD Windows 7 has (more…)Идея за подарък
Windows 7 Secrets cuts through the hype and explains how things work, what’s new and different, and how you can best optimize the new OS for your needs and wants. Utilizing the time-tested Secrets formula, Windows 7 Secrets goes where other Windows books fear to tread, and does so with witty, conversational language that doesn’t speak down to the reader or waste time with basic computer use concepts. Put simply, Windows 7 Secrets tells you what you need to know to go from Windows user to Windows expert. Windows 7 Secrets will build off of Windows Vista Secrets SP1 Edition and will include hundreds of secrets, tips, tables, and illustrations. It will provide point-by-point comparisons of Windows 7 features and functionali (more…)
Experience learning made easy and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace building and practicing the skills you need, when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You ll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You ll also learn how to fine-tune your PC s performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book s lessons to w (more…)
Is Windows 7 the answer to all the questions that Windows Vista poses? Windows 7 is fast, stable and far more reliable than you’d expect. Windows 7 is full of great new features and enhancements and was built around users feedback, so you’ll see a lot of things you’ve asked for. Microsoft has made its intentions clear: Windows 7 is intended to right the wrongs Vista wrought, but retain that operating system’s good points. The OS will be quicker than Vista, which can only be a good thing. And while it doesn’t include major new features, take the time to explore and you’ll find lots of useful changes that will make a real difference in how you use your PC. Like any version of Windows there are various tips, tweaks (more…)
