Page Count:-1079 Pub Date:-08/20/1997 Book Description: This book is a classic high-end tutorial and appeals to the reader who not only wants a complete reference book, but also a compelling approach to implementing Windows NT Server. This approach appeals to established NT users by providing solutions for new and improved technologies, and helps consolidate more functionality in their NT Server installation. In addition, the preview coverage of newly-announced features in the next version of Windows NT will make this an appealing buy. 1. Completely updated and revised by the author, this new edition helps readers get Windows NT installed, configured, connected, and optimized_ 2. Contains seven ALL-NEW chapters_ 3. Includes new content on "Cairo" and all new material on using TCP/IP, WINS, and DHCP_ Audience: Anyone setting up or running an NT server-whether large or small-will not want to be without this book._Companies and individuals implementing Microsoft Internet Information Server or other BackOffice components._Microsoft estimates that sales of Windows NT will surpass those of Windows 95 in 1998, with installation of over 5 million Windows NT seats by the year 2000....

Leverage the power of the Azure Services Platform for cloud computing

With the Azure Services Platform, processing and storing data moves from individual corporate servers and Web sites to larger, more reliable, and more secure data centers. Roger Jennings, author of more than 30 books on Microsoft technologies, shows you how to leverage the power of Azure and its related services for cloud computing.

The book begins with a look at the differences between cloud computing and application hosting and examines the various issues that .NET developers and IT managers face in moving from on-premise to cloud-based applications, including security, privacy, regulatory compliance, backup and recovery, asset cataloging, and other common technical issues. The author then drills down, showing basic programming for individual Azure components, including storage, SQL Data Services, and .NET Services. He then moves on to cover more advanced programming challenges.

• Explains the benefits of using the Azure Services Platform for cloud computing
• Shows how to program with Windows Azure components, including Azure Table and Blob storage, .NET Services and SQL Azure
• Addresses advanced programming challenges of creating useful projects that combine cloud storage with Web applications or services
• Companion Web site features complete, finished applications that can be uploaded to jump start a Windows Azure project

Roger Jennings clears away the clouds and gets you started using the Azure Services Platform....

This book offers you comprehensive, information on using the new version of Access. Not only updated for the latest version, new chapters have been added on application automation with Access macros and collaboration with Microsoft SharePoint Team Server, both of which are hot topics.  All chapters are updated for the transition from Jet to the new Access database engine. Detailed, step-by-step instructions with icons guide you through Access through table design, data addition, importing data from external sources, query design and execution, and designing data entry forms and printed reports....