* Comprehensive Guide to Windows Installer technology – applicable for all languages and tools on the Microsoft platform. * Focus on use from Visual Studio and Visual Studio .NET means it does not require purchase of a separate high-priced installation tool (from InstallShield or Wise). The Windows Installer ships with Visual Studio .NET resulting in increasing market share—and the need for this book. * Extensive coverage of .NET project types including web applications and services – information not found anywhere else.

A step-by-step tutorial with plenty of code and examples to improve your learning curve. If you are a developer and want to create installers for software targeting the Windows platform, then this book is for you. You'll be using plenty of XML and ought to know the basics of writing a well-formed document. No prior experience in WiX or Windows Installer is assumed. You should know your way around Visual Studio to compile projects, add project references and tweak project properties.

A guide to Windows Vista is organized by feature, furnishing details on all new features, tools, and enhancements, including the multimedia, security, search, and data organization capabilities, and offering helpful tips on system setup, upgrading, and troubleshooting.

Kerberos, the single sign-on authentication system originally developed at MIT, deserves its name. It's a faithful watchdog that keeps intruders out of your networks. But it has been equally fierce to system administrators, for whom the complexity of Kerberos is legendary. Single sign-on is the holy grail of network administration, and Kerberos is the only game in town. Microsoft, by integrating Kerberos into Active Directory in Windows 2000 and 2003, has extended the reach of Kerberos to all networks large or small. Kerberos makes your network more secure and more convenient for users by providing a single authentication system that works across the entire network. One username; one password; one login is all you need. Fortunately, help for administrators is on the way. Kerberos: The Definitive Guide shows you how to implement Kerberos for secure authentication. In addition to covering the basic principles behind cryptographic authentication, it covers everything from basic installation to advanced topics like cross-realm authentication, defending against attacks on Kerberos, and troubleshooting. In addition to covering Microsoft's Active Directory implementation, Kerberos: The Definitive Guide covers both major implementations of Kerberos for Unix and Linux: MIT and Heimdal. It shows you how to set up Mac OS X as a Kerberos client. The book also covers both versions of the Kerberos protocol that are still in use: Kerberos 4 (now obsolete) and Kerberos 5, paying special attention to the integration between the different protocols, and between Unix and Windows implementations. If you've been avoiding Kerberos because it's confusing and poorly documented, it's time to get on board! This book shows you how to put Kerberos authentication to work on your Windows and Unix systems.

A quality install program can improve your company's image and reduce support costs at the same time. This is the first book to show how to create bulletproof installs using InstallShield5, the leading install software for Windows. The book begins by introducing the fundamental issues associated with install programs, including defining your goals, understanding your operating system environment, and writing a specification. Next, it introduces you to InstallShield5, including the InstallShield IDE, the InstallScript scripting language, and in-depth coverage of the InstallScript API. Understand how to use InstallScript to work with configuration files, shared files, locked files, and the Registry. Walk through the construction of a custom user interface; handling events during install; creating both standard and custom install programs; working with AutoRun .INF files, ensuring Microsoft logo compliance, localizing for global markets; and more.

“This book is an invaluable one-stop reference for deploying, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2008. It’s filled with John’s unique and hard-earned nuggets of advice, helpful scripts, and shortcuts that will save you time and money.” --Mark Russinovich The Start-to-Finish, Comprehensive Windows Server 2008 Book for Every Working Administrator and Architect 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. Coverage includes Deployment planning, implementing, and managing new features, including Windows Server Core and Hyper-V virtualization Choosing the right installation and upgrade options for your environment Securing Windows Server 2008: authentication, authorization, BitLocker, certification services, and more Implementing TCP/IP, advanced network services, remote access, and thin-client Terminal Services Active Directory in depth, including Federated Services, Lightweight Directory Services, and Rights Management Providing high availability through Network Load Balancing and failover clustering Using Windows Deployment Services to quickly deploy multiple servers Supporting complex distributed environments with the Distributed File System Automating server management with PowerShell and the command prompt Integrating Windows Server 2008 with UNIX, Linux, and legacy NetWare servers Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 and Vista environments, including an intuitive “how to” index to quickly locate answers to commonly asked questions www.savilltech.com/completeguidetowindows2008

This book provides everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7. You'll learn all of the features and enhancements in complete detail, along with specifics for configuring the operating system to put you in full control. Bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek doesn't just show you the steps you need to follow, he also tells you how features work, why they work, and how you can customize them to meet your needs. Learn how to squeeze every bit of power out of Windows 7 to take full advantage of its features and programs. Set up, customize, and tune Windows 7-Optimize its appearance and performance, install and manage software, customize your hardware, and install printers, scanners, and faxes Manage your files and data-Search your computer more efficiently, secure your data, share and collaborate, and get the most out of optional programs such as Windows Live Mail Master your digital media-Create media libraries, manage digital pictures and videos, make DVDs, and create movies Get connected and start networking-Set up a home or small-office network, conquer Internet Explorer, and master on-the-go networking Protect your computer-Keep your family safe while on the Internet, navigate the computer security maze, and configure Windows 7's protection features Manage and support Windows 7 systems-Configure user accounts, disks and drives, troubleshoot and handle routine maintenance, and resolve advanced support and recovery issues Learn advanced tips & techniques-Manage the Windows boot environment, explore Group Policy, and much more