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A detailed look at a diverse set of Cloud topics, particularly Azure and Office 365

More and more companies are realizing the power and potential of Cloud computing as a viable way to save energy and money. This valuable book offers an in-depth look at a wide range of Cloud topics unlike any other book on the market. Examining how Cloud services allows users to pay as they go for exactly what they use, this guide explains how companies can easily scale their Cloud use up and down to fit their business requirements. After an introduction to Cloud computing, you’ll discover how to prepare your environment for the Cloud and learn all about Office 365 and Azure.

• Examines a diverse range of Cloud topics, with special emphasis placed on how Cloud computing can save businesses energy and money
• Shows you how to prepare your environment for the Cloud
• Addresses Office 365, including infrastructure services, SharePoint 2010 online, SharePoint online development, Exchange online development, and Lync online development
• Discusses working with Azure, including setting it up, leveraging Blob storage, building Azure applications, programming, and debugging
• Offers advice for deciding when to use Azure and when to use Office 365 and looks at hybrid solutions between Azure and Office 365 Download Now »

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Take control of your small business communication and increase your productivity—with Microsoft Office 365 cloud services. Through extensive walkthroughs, easy-to-follow procedures, and real-world tips, you’ll learn how to implement Office 365 for professionals and small businesses—without having to be an IT expert. You’ll also gain valuable knowledge on configuring, deploying, and maintaining Office 365 no matter which plan you choose.

Discover how to:

• Deploy and manage Office 365 cloud services quickly and easily
• Improve your business image with a custom website and email domain name
• Set up Office 365 on individual business PCs and simply migrate your email
• Share lists, calendars, and contacts with Microsoft Outlook® and Exchange Online
• Stay connected to your business almost anywhere through mobile devices
• Optimize team collaboration and file sharing using Microsoft SharePoint® Online
• Keep in touch with important contacts using instant messaging, conferencing, and video
• Use Microsoft Lync® Online to chat in real-time, or augment phone calls with text

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Office 365: A Big Deal for Small Business
Chapter 2. Choosing an Office 365 Plan
Chapter 3. Signing Up for the Office 365 P1 Plan Download Now »

Book Description

Take control—and put the built-in security and privacy features in Microsoft Office to work! Whether downloading documents, publishing a presentation, or collaborating online—this guide offers concise, how-to guidance and best practices to help protect your documents and your ideas.

• Get practical, proactive guidance for using the security and privacy management features in Office 2010 and Office 365
• Walk through everyday scenarios, and discover everyday techniques that help you take charge
• Understand common risks and learn best practices you can apply right away

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Why Should I Care?
Chapter 2. Alice Downloads a Document
Chapter 3. Bob Prepares a Policy
Chapter 4. Carol Collaborates on Some Content

Appendix A. Learn More
Appendix B. About the Author

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Introduce your students to the new generation of Microsoft Office with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With Office 2010, we’re continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect the learning styles of today’s students. In MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010: ADVANCED you’ll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of the Office 2010 software through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead. Brand new end of chapter exercises prepare students to become more capable software users by requiring them to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create real-life documents.

• A step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach allows students to successfully learn and retain information to be used in their personal and professional lives

Table of Contents
MICROSOFT WORD 2010.
1. Creating a Document with a Title Page, Lists, Tables, and a Watermark.
2. Using a Template to Create a Resume and Sharing a Finished Document.
3. Generating Form Letters, Mailing Labels, and a Directory.
4. Creating a Newsletter with a Pull-Quote and Graphics. Download Now »

Book Description

Introduce your students to the new generation of Microsoft Office with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With Office 2010, we’re continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect the learning styles of today’s students. In Microsoft Office 2010: Introductory you’ll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of the Office 2010 software through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead. Brand new end of chapter exercises prepare students to become more capable software users by requiring them to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create real-life documents.

• The proven Shelly Cashman Pedagogy of step-by-step, screen-by-screen instruction with a project orientation to teach introductory Office 2010 skills.
• Gives students an introduction to the core Microsoft Office 2010 applications, computer concepts, Windows Vista, Outlook, and integration skills using the highly-successful Shelly Cashman Series pedagogy.
• Engages students with new Experimental steps, which encourage them to go beyond step-by-step instructions to take advantage of the features in the Microsoft Office 2010 new user interface.

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Book Description

Office 2010 Made Simple for Windows is a practical and highly effective approach to using the Office 2010 Home & Business (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote) and Home & Student (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) programs to create and edit documents and get work done efficiently. Conveying information quickly and concisely, the book brings you from a beginner or low intermediate to an experienced and confident user.

• Illustrated graphical approach shows what happens at each stage
• Short sections provide instant access to each task the reader needs to perform
• Step-by-step instructions help the reader grasp even complex procedures in full confidence

What you’ll learn

• Master the Ribbon interface and become expert with keyboard shortcuts
• Capture every important piece of information—and find it when you need it
• Create attractive documents and powerful presentations
• Process incoming mail automatically and keep your Inbox under control
• Organize your work life with Outlook’s appointments and tasks
• Record and analyze your business data in simple databases

Who this book is for
Beginning and intermediate users looking to get up to speed quickly with the Office 2010 Download Now »