Sample chapters

Objective group 2. Use advanced editing and formatting features

• By Paul McFedriesMay 5, 2020

• In this sample chapter from the MOS Study Guide for Microsoft Word Expert Exam MO-101, author Paul McFedries covers the skills tested in the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert exam for Microsoft Word 365 and Microsoft Word 2019 relating to using Word’s advanced editing and formatting features.

Organize Information in Columns and Tables in Microsoft Word 2010

• Jun 2, 2010
• In this chapter from Microsoft Word 2010 Step by Step, you’ll first create and modify columns of text. Then you’ll create a simple tabbed list. Finally, you’ll create tables from scratch and from existing text, and format a table in various ways.

Organizing People and Work with Microsoft SharePoint 2010

• Dec 22, 2010
• In this chapter from Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Plain & Simple, learn how to create and configure SharePoint lists that you can use for tracking people and work.

Organizing Your Contacts List in Microsoft Outlook for Mac 2011

• Apr 15, 2011
• This chapter from Microsoft Outlook for Mac 2011 Step by Step shows you how to view and sort contacts, assign categories, organize contacts with folders, search for contacts, and use smart folders.

Overview and C++ AMP Approach

• Sep 15, 2012
• In this chapter from C++ AMP, you’ll learn the basic differences between a CPU and a GPU, two of the possible components of a heterogeneous computing solution, and what kinds of problems are suitable for acceleration using these parallel techniques. Then you’ll review the CPU and GPU parallel techniques in use today, followed by an introduction to the concepts behind C++ AMP, to lay the groundwork for the details in the subsequent chapters.

Overview of Microsoft SQL Server 2012

• Feb 15, 2013
• In this chapter from Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Step by Step, you will examine the components and features of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and determine how they fit into your installation.

Overview of Windows PowerShell 3.0

• Feb 15, 2013
• Microsoft Windows PowerShell 3.0 is a significant improvement for the Windows network administrator. This chapter, from Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step, explains PowerShell basics and then goes on to install, run, and get help with PowerShell. It continues by showing how to run and get help with cmdlets and configure PowerShell to run scripts.

Overview of Windows PowerShell 5.0

• Nov 2, 2015
• This chapter from "Windows PowerShell Step by Step, 3rd Edition" covers the basic use and capabilities of Windows PowerShell, how to install Windows PowerShell, how to use basic command-line utilities inside Windows PowerShell and access Windows PowerShell help, and run and get help on basic Windows PowerShell cmdlets.

Perform calculations on data

• By Curtis Frye, Joan LambertJan 29, 2022

• In this sample chapter from Microsoft Excel Step by Step (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365), you will review procedures related to naming data ranges, creating formulas to calculate values, summarizing data in one or more cells, copying and moving formulas, creating array formulas, troubleshooting issues with formula calculations, and configuring automatic and iterative calculation options.

Perform calculations on data

• By Curtis FryeApr 9, 2019

• In this chapter form Microsoft Excel 2019 Step by Step, author Curtis Frye guides you through procedures related to streamlining references to groups of data on your worksheets and creating and correcting formulas that summarize an organization’s business operations.

Personalize Your Working Environment in Windows 10

• Nov 12, 2015
• This chapter from Windows 10 Step by Step guides you through procedures related to modifying the Start screen and Start menu, managing Start screen tiles, setting the desktop background and system colors, configuring the taskbar, and applying and managing themes.

Pillars of a Mobile Strategy

• May 15, 2012
• This chapter from Architecting Mobile Solutions for the Enterprise outlines the main aspects of a mobile strategy both in a B2C and a B2B scenario.

Plan for Exchange Online and Skype for Business Online

• Apr 6, 2018

• In this sample chapter from Exam Ref 70-347 Enabling Office 365 Services, 2nd Edition, learn how to configure anti-spam and anti-malware policies, determine an appropriate mailbox migration strategy, perform compliance operations, and manage settings at a tenancy level for Skype for Business Online.

Planning and Deploying Session-based Virtual Desktops

• May 23, 2015
• This chapter from Virtualizing Desktops and Apps with Windows Server 2012 R2 Inside Out covers Remote Desktop Services (RDS), including planning infrastructure for session-based desktops, deploying session-based virtual desktops, and understanding high availability for RDS.

Planning Microsoft Defender for Cloud adoption

• By Yuri Diogenes, Tom JanetscheckDec 17, 2022

• In this sample chapter from Microsoft Defender for Cloud, you will learn more about Defender for Cloud architecture, use cases, and key considerations for adoption.

Planning SharePoint Solution Delivery

• Jun 15, 2013
• This chapter from Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Planning for Adoption and Governance covers the basics of planning solution delivery through plan formation, managing outputs, and engaging sponsors and stakeholders.

Planning the Exchange Server 2010 Infrastructure

• Dec 22, 2011
• In this chapter from MCITP 70-663 Exam Ref: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 you'll learn about the different models for on-premises and cloud-based deployments, DNS requirements, how to translate Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements into design decisions, and whether you need to plan Exchange federation. You'll learn how to design an appropriate topology, design a Mailbox server deployment, design a Client Access Server deployment, and plan a deployment to meet any transition and coexistence requirements.

Planning Your Report Design in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services

• Apr 15, 2013
• The purpose of this chapter from Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services is to help you think about how to prepare for the report development process. Knowing who will view reports and how they want or need to interact with reports has an impact on how you should design those reports.

Planning Your SBS Network on Windows® Small Business Server 2011

• May 15, 2011
• By designing your network infrastructure, naming conventions, and network security before you actually implement them, you’ll save costly reconfiguration later.

PMP Rapid Review: Initiating the Project

• Aug 15, 2013
• This chapter from PMP Rapid Review covers the processes involved in selecting, justifying, and approving a project; and creating the project charter. It also covers the identification and analysis of project stakeholders.