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August 20, 2013January 13, 2017

Download – Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2 eBook

Title: Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview Release
Author: Mitch Tulloch with the Windows Server Team
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Published: © 2013 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 108
ISBN: 978-0-7356-8293-1
File size: 5.1 MB
Price: FREE preview*
Download URL: Click here for download

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Cloud OS
Chapter 2 – Hyper-V
Chapter 3 – Storage
Chapter 4 – Failover Clustering
Chapter 5 – Networking
Chapter 6 – Other Enhancements

Description

Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview Release (ISBN 9780735682931), by Mitch Tulloch with the Windows Server Team, introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how the platform can meet the needs of your business. Get the high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now. This book is based on the Preview release and will be updated to cover Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM.

Download the PDF version of this title here (108 pages, 5.1 MB). UPDATE: The EPUB format is here and the MOBI format is here.

Watch for the lengthier RTM edition of this ebook later this year!

If you prefer a hard copy of the book, you can order it here from the official distributor, O’Reilly Media, for $9.99.

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December 5, 2012January 13, 2017

Download – Free Explore SharePoint 2013 eBook

Title: Explore Microsoft SharePoint 2013
Author: Microsoft Office System and Servers Team
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Published: 10/23/2012
Pages: 81
File size: PDF (1.2 MB) also in .EPUB, .MOBI & .DOC
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here to download

Description:
This book provides information about what’s new in SharePoint 2013. The audiences for this book include application specialists, line-of-business application specialists, and IT administrators who want to know more about SharePoint 2013. (duh)

Also, if that first link in the PDF doesn’t work, here’s the URL to access the SharePoint 2013 Technical Library on TechNet:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc303422(office.15).aspx

Prop: Thanks to Robert Crane for the heads-up

Rating: 6.0/10 (2 votes cast)

October 31, 2012

Download – Introducing Windows 8 eBook

Title: Introducing Windows 8 – An Overview for IT Professionals
Free Preview
Author: Jerry Honeycutt
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Published: © 2012 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 147
ISBN: 978-0-7356-7050-1
File size: 6.44 MB
Price: FREE preview*
Download URL: Click here for download

* This preview is the first 11 chapters

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 2: Experiencing Windows 8
Chapter 3: Windows 8 for IT Pros
Chapter 4: Preparing for Deployment
Chapter 5: Deploying Windows 8
Chapter 6: Delivering Windows Apps
Chapter 7: Windows 8 Recovery
Chapter 8: Windows 8 Management
Chapter 9: Windows 8 Security
Chapter 10: Internet Explorer 10
Chapter 11: Windows 8 Virtualization

Description

The Windows 8 operating system is the newest member of the Microsoft Windows family. It differs from earlier Windows releases as much for what it does not change as for what it does change. That is, the features that IT pros loved about Windows 7 are still there in Windows 8—just better. The same keyboard shortcuts, management tools, security features, and deployment options are available in Windows 8. But in many cases, Windows 8 improves them in intuitive and significant ways. Some examples are the ribbon in File Explorer and faster disk encryption when using BitLocker Drive Encryption. This book describes these enhancements plus many of the new features in Windows 8.

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September 5, 2012September 5, 2012

Download – Free Introducing Server 2012 eBook

Title: Introducing Windows Server 2012
RTM Edition
Author: Mitch Tulloch w/ the Windows Server Team
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Published: © September 2012 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 256
Ebook ISBN: 978-0-7356-7535-3
File size: PDF (17.7 MB) also in EPUB & MOBI
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for download

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The business need for Windows Server 2012
Chapter 2 Foundation for building your private cloud
Chapter 3 Highly available, easy-to-manage multi-server platform
Chapter 4 Deploy web applications on premises and in the cloud
Chapter 5 Enabling the modern workstyle

Note: This is an updated version of the eBook. The previous version was based on the Server 2012 beta. This version of the eBook is based on the RTM (Released To Manufacturing) / final code.

If you prefer a hard copy of the book, you can order it here for $14.99 from the official distributor, O’Reilly Media.

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June 12, 2012

Download – Free Introducing Server 2012 eBook

eBook - Introducing Windows Server 2012 Title: Introducing Windows Server 2012
Based on Beta
Author: Mitch Tulloch w/ the Windows Server Team
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Published: © June 2012 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 256
Ebook ISBN: 978-0-7356-6975-8
File size: PDF (17.5 MB) also in EPUB & MOBI
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for download

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The business need for Windows Server 2012
Chapter 2 Foundation for building your private cloud
Chapter 3 Highly available, easy-to-manage multi-server platform
Chapter 4 Deploy web applications on premises and in the cloud
Chapter 5 Enabling the modern workstyle

Note: This book is also available in hard copy for $14.99 from O’Reilly

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

March 19, 2012March 19, 2012

Downloads – Free Introducing SQL 2012 eBook

Title: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Authors: Ross Mistry & Stacia Misner
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Published: March 2012
Pages: 288
File size: .PDF 10.8 MB
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here to download

Description:

Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 explores the exciting enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server, ranging from improvements in operation to those in reporting and management. This book is for anyone who has an interest in SQL Server 2012 and wants to understand its capabilities, including database administrators, application developers, and technical decision makers.

Table of Contents:

PART I – DATABASE ADMINISTRATION (by Ross Mistry)

SQL Server 2012 Editions and Engine Enhancements
High-Availability and Disaster-Recovery Enhancements
Performance and Scalability
Security Enhancements
Programmability and Beyond-Relational Enhancements

PART II – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT (by Stacia Misner)
Integration Services
Data Quality Services
Master Data Services
Analysis Services and PowerPivot
Reporting Services

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November 16, 2011

Downloads – Free eBook SharePoint 2010

Title: Technical Reference for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Published: © May 2011 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 505
File size: .DOC, .PDF, .XPS, .EPUB, .MOBI (1-3 MB)
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for download.

Description:

This book includes technical information about the Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 provider for Windows PowerShell and other helpful reference information about general settings, security, and tools.

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November 16, 2011November 16, 2011

Downloads – Free Office 2010 eBook for IT Pros

Title: For IT Professionals: Getting Started with Office 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Published: © March 2011 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 341
File size: Available in .EPUB, .MOBI, .DOC, .PDF & .XPS (1-2 MB)
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here to download

Description:

This book provides an overview of the Microsoft Office 2010 suites and information about how to get started with Office 2010. Heavy emphasis on what has changed from the previous version to help you get up to speed quickly.

Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)

November 16, 2011January 13, 2017

Download – Free 2008 R2 Virtualization eBook

Title: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions – From the Desktop to the Datacenter (Second Edition)
Author: Mitch Tulloch w/ the Microsoft Virtualization Teams
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Published: © 2010 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 480
File size: PDF 10.5 MB / XPS 22.6 MB
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for PDF or XPS

Description:

Learn about the benefits of the latest virtualization technologies and how to plan, implement, and manage virtual infrastructure solutions based on these technologies. Updated for Windows Server 2008 R2

Rating: 6.0/10 (1 vote cast)

August 22, 2011

Download – 10 Free eBooks

Title: The Windows 7 Power Users Guide
Author: Mike Halsey
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Date Published: © 2009 Mike Halsey
Pages: 174
File size: PDF 23.3 MB
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for PDF

Description:
The Windows 7 Power Users Guide, by Microsoft MVP Mike Halsey, shows you to how to get the very best out of Windows 7. It’s suitable for users of every ability, from complete novices to tech pros, and includes step-by-step guides, illustrations and diagrams on every page and quick tips throughout.

Title: Microsoft Office 365: Connect and Collaborate Virtually Anywhere, Anytime
Authors: Katherine Murray
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Date Published: © 2011 Katherine Murray
ISBN: 978-0-7356-56949
Pages: 337
File size: PDF 21.0 MB
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for PDF

Description:
This book shows you how you can use cloud computing—and specifically, Office 365—to get more done, collaborate more easily, and work more flexibly than you ever have before. From the necessary how-tos about creating and administering your Office 365 account and working with the various Office 365 programs to sharing files with your team, creating a team site, using Office Web Apps, and holding online meetings, you’ll discover how easy it is to work online and off, accessing and sharing your files whenever you need to.

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