Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services is Microsoft’s powerful platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformation solutions. It’s a powerful product, but it’s also complex and can be confusing if you don’t have a clear map for the journey. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Unleashed will be the only book you’ll need to harness the power that Integration Services provides.

To make the most of Windows Server 2008 in production environments, you need a deep understanding of its technical details. However, accurate and reliable information is scarce, and even most skilled Windows professionals don’t know Windows Server 2008 as well as they should. The Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008brings together more than 1,500 pages of practical Windows Server 2008 insight and in-depth knowledge that you can't find anywhere else, all based on final code. John Savill—one of the world’s most visible and trusted experts on Windows Server technology—specializes in helping real companies use Windows Server 2008 to run their businesses. His access to Microsoft’s product team as a Microsoft MVP and one of 50 elite “Windows Server 2008 Delta Force Rangers” benefited this book’s accuracy and value.

Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services is Microsoft’s powerful platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformation solutions. It’s a powerful product, but it’s also complex and can be confusing if you don’t have a clear map for the journey. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Unleashed will be the only book you’ll need to harness the power that Integration Services provides.

Learn everything about Microsoft’s brand new MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator exam with the helpful information in MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Study Guide. Find complete exam coverage, including exam objectives, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions to assist you in developing your knowledge. This book offers clear and comprehensive exam coverage so that you can be one step closer to earning your title as a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional and feel confident and prepared when you take the test.

Pro SQL Server 2008 Policy-Based Management is critical for database administrators seeking in-depth knowledge on administering servers using the new policy-based management features introduced in SQL Server 2008. This book will cover everything from a basic introduction to policy-based management to creating your own custom policies to enforce consistent rules across your organization.
Provides in-depth treatment of policy-based management in a single source
Provides practical usage scenarios for policy-based management
Provides guidance to help meet growing regulatory compliance needs

In-depth and comprehensive, this official Microsoft® RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to plan, deploy, and administer Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best-leading industry experts and members of the Microsoft Desktop Virtualization Team.

Efficiently prepare for the Windows Server 2008 certification exam with MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Exam 70-642, a comprehensive study tool that will guide you through everything you need to know for the test. This study guide includes 100% coverage of the exam objectives, real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions, both in the book and on the CD. With Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, you have more reason than ever to certify your expertise.

When you open this book, you'll feel as though you're sitting down with an expert who is disclosing rare information about Windows Server 2008 R2. Orin Thomas shares knowledge garnered from his years of experience so that you can benefit from his tactics, strategies, and secrets for managing, administering, and deploying Windows Server 2008 R2. Covering all aspects of the operating system in an easy-to-follow format, this book reveals helpful and advanced insight on configuring Windows roles such as Remote Access, Remote Desktop Services, Windows Server Update Services, Hyper-V, Active Directory maintenance, and much more

When you open this book, you'll feel as though you're sitting down with an expert who is disclosing rare information about Windows Server 2008 R2. Orin Thomas shares knowledge garnered from his years of experience so that you can benefit from his tactics, strategies, and secrets for managing, administering, and deploying Windows Server 2008 R2. Covering all aspects of the operating system in an easy-to-follow format, this book reveals helpful and advanced insight on configuring Windows roles such as Remote Access, Remote Desktop Services, Windows Server Update Services, Hyper-V, Active Directory maintenance, and much more

A hands-on resource for SQL Server 2008 troubleshooting methods and tools
SQL Server administrators need to ensure that SQL Server remains running 24/7. Authored by leading SQL Server experts and MVPs, this book provides in-depth coverage of best practices based on a deep understanding of the internals of both SQL Server and the Windows operating system.

A hands-on resource for SQL Server 2008 troubleshooting methods and tools
SQL Server administrators need to ensure that SQL Server remains running 24/7. Authored by leading SQL Server experts and MVPs, this book provides in-depth coverage of best practices based on a deep understanding of the internals of both SQL Server and the Windows operating system.

When you open this book, you'll feel as though you're sitting down with an expert who is disclosing rare information about Windows Server 2008 R2. Orin Thomas shares knowledge garnered from his years of experience so that you can benefit from his tactics, strategies, and secrets for managing, administering, and deploying Windows Server 2008 R2. Covering all aspects of the operating system in an easy-to-follow format, this book reveals helpful and advanced insight on configuring Windows roles such as Remote Access, Remote Desktop Services, Windows Server Update Services, Hyper-V, Active Directory maintenance, and much more

In-depth and comprehensive, this official Microsoft® RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to plan, deploy, and administer Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best-leading industry experts and members of the Microsoft Desktop Virtualization Team. Coverage includes scenarios for Remote Desktop Services (formerly known as Terminal Services), virtualizing roles, setting up Remote Desktop Virtualization Host (RDVS), managing application compatibility, customizing and locking down the user experience, using Windows PowerShell™ for configuration and management, administering security features, deploying a farm, publishing resources, managing sessions, and other life cycle issues. In addition, the RESOURCE KIT CD features a fully searchable electronic version of the book, along with sample scripts, white papers, links to tools and videocasts, and other essential resources.

EXAM PREP GUIDE Fully updated for Windows Server 2008 R2! Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-640-and on the job-with this official Microsoft study guide. 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.

Migrating to a new server involves a lot of decision making and planning. Windows Server 2012 comes with exciting new features and ease of use. This book will help you migrate to your new server in no time.

Hyper-V is one of the top virtualization products, and this practical guide focuses on the essentials of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. Written by the Microsoft team behind the Hyper-V product, this book shows you how to perform key virtualization scenarios, such as server consolidation, software test and development, and a dynamic data center and demonstrates how Hyper-V can be used to reduce cost and eliminate the complexity of a server infrastructure by consolidating workloads to a small number of machines. In addition, the material addresses using DPM, and SCOM with VMM in order to maintain and manage Hyper-V environments.

This book presents step-by-step guidance through the installation and configuration process with the help of numerous screenshots. It contains many snippets of information and guidance on decision making. As every eventuality cant be covered, there are links to online information as well as pointers to forums the author personally interacts with to answer additional questions. This book is designed for anyone who needs to install and configure SBS 2008. You dont need to be a technical consultant who wants to tweak every setting to become an SBS success. This book will help those with a basic understanding of technology and a desire to install and use SBS 2008 quickly and continue with their business.

From Don Poulton, professional Microsoft technology consultant, IT training expert, and best-selling exam guide author
Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has been involved with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards.
He has consulted extensively with training providers, preparing training and exam prep materials for Windows technologies.

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