Sample chapters
Manage and Format Data in Excel
- By Paul McFedriesMar 10, 2020
- In this excerpt from MOS Study Guide for Microsoft Excel Expert Exam MO-201 Microsoft Office expert Paul McFedries illustrates methods for filling cells based on existing data, formatting and validating data, and applying advanced conditional formatting and filtering.
- May 4, 2017
Many apps and services that you install on Windows Server run in the security context of a user account, known as a service account. In Skill 2.1 from Exam Ref 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016, learn how account policies enable you to control fundamental security features and how these features help secure your network—and the apps and services that run within it.
Manage chat, calling, and meetings
- By Ed FisherFeb 12, 2022
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams, you will explore the administrative tasks and policies associated with managing chat, calling, and meetings in Microsoft Teams.
- Jul 19, 2017
In Skill 1.2 from Exam Ref 70-761 Querying Data with Transact-SQL, learn how to query multiple tables by using join statements based on provided tables, data, and requirements.
- Oct 9, 2017
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref 70-762 Developing SQL Databases, explore skills related to the goal of managing database concurrency, including how to implement transactions, manage isolation levels, and more.
- By Andrew Bettany, Andrew WarrenSep 23, 2021
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MD-100 Windows 10, 2nd Edition, learn how to manage local users, local groups, and devices, configure devices by using local policies, and manage Windows security.
Manage high availability and disaster recovery
- Nov 7, 2017
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref 70-764 Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure, learn how to design appropriate high availability and disaster recovery solutions in SQL Server with special attention to installation, configuration, and administration processes.
Manage identity and compliance
- By Andrew Warren, Andrew BettanyDec 24, 2023
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MD-102 Microsoft Endpoint Administrator, you will learn identity and device compliance, two important elements of your IT infrastructure that can improve your organization’s overall security and help protect your organizational data. This chapter covers Skills 2.1 and 2.1 from the MD-102 exam.
- By Andrew Bettany, Andrew WarrenNov 29, 2021
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops, 2nd Edition, you will learn how to use traditional user profile management and how Azure Active Directory enables users to roam their Windows settings from any device, even when working remotely.
- Jan 30, 2017
In this sample chapter from MOS 2016 Study Guide for Microsoft Outlook, learn more about exam objectives related to managing calendars, calendar items, tasks, and notes.
Manage Scheduling in Microsoft Outlook 2016
- Feb 3, 2016
- This chapter from Microsoft Outlook 2016 Step by Step guides you through procedures related to scheduling and changing appointments, events, and meetings; responding to meeting requests; and displaying different views of a calendar.
Manage User Accounts and Settings in Windows 10
- Nov 12, 2015
- This chapter from Windows 10 Step by Step guides you through procedures related to creating and managing user accounts, managing account pictures and passwords, and customizing your sign-in options.
Manage user identity and roles
- By Orin ThomasDec 15, 2021
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services, 2nd Edition, learn how to plan identity synchronization with Azure AD Connect, how to manage that synchronization, how to manage Azure AD identities, and how to manage Azure AD user roles.
Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment
- By Orin ThomasNov 5, 2022
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref AZ-800 Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, you will learn about choosing and configuring administration tools as well as constrained delegation and Just Enough Administration for managing Windows Server instances.
Manage workbook options and settings
- By Paul McFedriesFeb 1, 2017
In this sample chapter from MOS 2016 Study Guide for Microsoft Excel Expert, learn how to use worksheet protection features to prevent changes to a single cell or entire workbook in Microsoft Excel 2016.
Managed Memory Model in the .NET Framework
- Feb 18, 2009
- This chapter from Solid Code is a practical discussion of the Garbage Collector and the memory mode of the .NET Framework.
Managing a Calendar in Microsoft Outlook 2010
- Jun 15, 2010
- This chapter from Microsoft Outlook 2010 Plain & Simple shows how to work with calendars in Outlook including creating appointments, events and meetings as well as working with objects and attachments, making changes, and sharing calendar information.
Managing a Calendar in Microsoft Outlook 2013
- Mar 15, 2013
- In this chapter from Microsoft Outlook 2013 Plain & Simple, Jim Boyce explains everything you need to know about using the Calendar in Microsoft Outlook 2013.
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft-based Server Infrastructure
- Jul 31, 2014
- This chapter from Exam Ref 70-414: Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure discusses objectives surrounding server infrastructure management, including designing an administrative model, designing a monitoring strategy, and planning and implementing automated remediation.
Managing and sharing 365 files
- By Joe HabrakenMar 3, 2022
In this sample chapter from Microsoft Office Inside Out (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365), you will look at the file formats used in each of the Microsoft 365 applications and how to share them.
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