Teach Yourself Intranets


Book Description

Intranets are specialized corporate computer networks that arc beginning to transform the way businesses operate. Learn how an intranet can cut costs and save time while delivering fast, easily accessible, and up-to-date information. Includes easy-to-follow and jargon-free instructions for planning and setting up an intranet.




Teach Yourself Internet & World Wide Web Visually


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A visual guide to the Internet and World Wide Web, featuring step-by-step instructions and screen shots that provide information on how to connect to the Internet, access information, navigate the Web, create Web pages, send and receive E-mail, use newsgroups and chat rooms, play games, and other topics.




Teach Yourself Visually Networking


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"I've shown you book to at least 50 people. At my last company, it went on the 'recommended reading' list. THANK YOU for the visual learning aid. It made such a difference in my learning curve as I changed industries." — Gerry A. Lee (Colorado Springs, CO) Read Less, Learn More Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that "show" you how to do something— and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step illustrations that explain computer networking fundamentals, from hardware, architecture, operating systems, and protocols to security, administration, Internet connections, and intranets. Full-color illustrations demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through the basics and beyond Self-contained lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Jargon-free captions offer practical tips and tricks




Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP Computer Basics All in One


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"Find out how to : get around in Windows XP ; upgrade your system ; hook up digital cameras, scanners, and printers ; surf the web ; send and receive email ; chat online ; protect your computer from hackers and viruses ; burn CDs filled with music, photos and video ; set up a simple home network ; share an Internet connection ; play DVDs ; and troubleshoot problems." - back cover.




Sams Teach Yourself WordPress 3 in 10 Minutes


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Sams Teach Yourself WordPress 3 in 10 Minutes Chuck Tomasi Kreg Steppe Sams Teach Yourself WordPress in 10 Minutes gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to build great blogs with WordPress and WordPress.org, and reach any audience by web browser, RSS, or cell phone! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information Plain English definitions explain new terms 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to… Quickly build free blogs with WordPress.com Customize your blog to fit your message Create powerful text, audio, and video content Moderate comments and build communities Set up RSS feeds Host your own blog with WordPress.org software Deliver content via iPhone and BlackBerry Streamline publishing with third-party tools Register your book at informit.com/register for convenient access to updates and corrections as they become available. Category: Internet Covers: WordPress 3.0 User Level: Beginning




Sams Teach Yourself Internet Programming with Visual Basic 6 in 21 Days


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A serious tutorial, this title teaches the reader what he needs to know to develop robust Internet applications using Visual Basic. Included are numerous real world applications of VB Internet development technology that the reader can put to use right away.




Sams Teach Yourself Network Troubleshooting in 24 Hours


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Covers topics including black box troubleshooting strategies, documentation, cable modems, wireless infrastructure, enterprise routers, and lag problems.




Sams Teach Yourself .NET XML Web Services in 24 Hours


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This title takes a straightforward approach to teaching the hows and whys of XML Web Services and builds upon the skills learned in each successive chapter. The intent is to give readers a competitive edge in creating new and innovative software solutions before the competition has even heard of them. It includes coverage of XML, XSD, WSDL, SOAP, UDDI, and DISCO and ASP.NET.




Effective PR: Be Your Own Expert: Teach Yourself


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PR is an important part of running any successful business, yet many people are unaware of its potential and therefore unable to exploit it to the full. Effective PR: Be Your Own Expert: covers all aspects of the field, including PR campaigns, media liaisons, communicating with your audience, sponsorship, entertainment, crisis management and using PR professionals. Current trends and technologies are also included to ensure that this book is current and relevant to all types of business. Spin, careers in PR and media relations are covered in detail. Topics include: - Planning a PR campaign - Media relations - Audience communication - Sponsorship - Entertaining and corporate hospitality - Internal PR - Specialist PR - Evaluating success Useful addresses and further reading are also included to enable you to take your campaigns in a number of directions. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of PR. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.




Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours


Book Description

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, learn how to use today’s key networking techniques and technologies to build, secure, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you master every skill you need–from working with Ethernet and Bluetooth to spam prevention to network troubleshooting. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common networking tasks. Q&A sections at the end of each hour help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Learn how to... Choose the right network hardware and software and use it to build efficient, reliable networks Implement secure, high-speed Internet connections Provide reliable remote access to your users Administer networks to support users of Microsoft, Linux, and UNIX environments Use low-cost Linux servers to provide file and print services to Windows PCs Protect your networks and data against today’s most dangerous threats Use virtualization to save money and improve business flexibility Utilize RAID technologies to provide flexible storage at lower cost Troubleshoot and fix network problems one step at a time Preview and prepare for the future of networking