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Sweeping through a minefield of explosive storylines, Journalist Kyle Orland reveals how Minesweeper caused an identity crisis within Microsoft, ensnared a certain Microsoft CEO with its addictive gameplay, dismayed panicky pundits, micromanagers, and legislators around the world, inspired a passionate competitive community that discovered how to break the game, and predicted the rise of casual gaming by nearly two decades

The definitive practical guide to Microsoft Defender for Cloud covering new components and multi-cloud enhancements! Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers comprehensive tools for hardening resources, tracking security posture, protecting against attacks, and streamlining security management - all in one natively integrated toolset. Now, leading Microsoft security experts Yuri Diogenes and Tom Janetscheck help you apply its robust protection, detection, and response capabilities throughout your operations, protecting workloads running on all your cloud, hybrid, and on-premises platforms. This guide shows how to make the most of new components, enhancements, and deployment scenarios, as you address today's latest threat vectors. Sharing best practices, expert tips, and optimizations only available from Microsoft's Defender for Cloud team, the authors walk through improving everything from policies and governance to incident response and risk management. Whatever your role or experience, they'll help you address new security challenges far more effectively-and save hours, days, or even weeks. Two of Microsoft's leading cloud security experts show how to: Assess new threat landscapes, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and the implications of ''assume-breach'' Explore Defender for Cloud architecture, use cases, and adoption considerations including multicloud with AWS and GCP Plan for effective governance, successful onboarding, and maximum value Fully visualize complex cloud estates and systematically reduce their attack surfaces Prioritize risks with Secure Score, and leverage at-scale tools to build secure cloud-native apps Establish consistent policy enforcement to avoid drift Use advanced analytics and machine learning to identify attacks based on signals from all cloud workloads Enhance security posture by integrating with the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Leverage just-in-time VM access and other enhanced security capabilities  About This Book For architects, designers, implementers, SecOps professionals, developers, and security specialists working in Microsoft Azure environments For all IT professionals and decision-makers concerned with securing modern hybrid/multicloud environments, cloud-native apps, and PaaS services

Directfrom Microsoft, this Exam Ref is the official study guide for the new MicrosoftDP-300 Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions certification exam.ExamRef DP-300 Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions offers professional-levelpreparation to maximize your exam performance and sharpen your skills on thejob. It focuses on helping modern IT professionals demonstrate real-worldmastery of implementing and managing cloud-native and hybrid data platformsolutions with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure Data Services. Learnhow to:Planand implement data platform resourcesImplementa secure environmentMonitor,configure, and optimize database resourcesConfigureand manage automation of tasksPlanand configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment MicrosoftExam Ref publications stand apart from third-party study guides because they:Provideguidance from Microsoft, the creator of Microsoft certification examsTargetIT professional-level exam candidates with content focused on their needs, notone-size-fits-all contentStreamlinestudy by organizing material according to the exam's objective domain (OD),covering one functional group and its objectives in each chapterOfferconcise overviews of every skill covered by the examFeatureThought Experiments and Thought Experiment Answers to guide candidatesthrough a set of what if? scenarios, and prepare them more effectively forPro-level style exam questionsIncludeNeed more review? aids pointing you to more study materials if you need themExplorebig picture thinking around the planning and design aspects of the IT pro's jobroleDeliverexam tips, summaries, and inline questions and answers to help you identify keypointsIncludeNeed more review? reader aids pointing to more study materials when readersneed themFormore information on Exam DP-300 and the Microsoft Certified: Azure DatabaseAdministrator Associate credential, visit https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/azure-database-administrator-associate/.

Learn the fundamental concepts and skills by building your own virtual machineVirtualization is more important than ever, it's how the Cloud works! As virtualization continues to expand, millions of companies all over the world are leveraging virtualization. IT professionals need a solid understanding of virtualization concepts and software to compete in today's job market.The updated new edition of Virtualization Essentials teaches you the core concepts and skills necessary to work with virtualization environments. Designed for new and aspiring IT professionals alike, this practical guide offers an applied, real-world approach to help you develop the necessary skill set to work in Cloud computing, the DevOps space, and the rest of the virtual world.Virtualization Essentials simplifies complex concepts to ensure that you fully understand what virtualization is and how it works within the computing environment. Step by step, you'll learn how to build your own virtual machine, both by scratch and by migrating from physical to virtual. Each user-friendly chapter contains an overview of the topic, a discussion of key concepts, hands-on tutorials, end-of-chapter exercises, review questions, and more.* Configure and manage a virtual machine's CPU, memory, storage, and networking* Distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors* Compare the leading hypervisor products in today's market* Configure additional devices for a virtual machine* Make considerations for availability* Understand how cloud computing leverages virtualizationVirtualization Essentials is an invaluable 'learn-by-doing' resource for new and aspiring IT professionals looking to gain a solid foundation in virtualization. It is also an excellent reference for more experienced IT admins responsible for managing on-premise and remote computers and workstations.

Deploy, set up, and deliver network services with Windows Server 2022, along with exploring Microsoft's role-based certificationsKey FeaturesGet started with server installation, performance monitoring, and server maintenanceDevelop the skills necessary to manage an enterprise environmentImplement networking and security best practices in your Windows Server environmentBook DescriptionThis third edition gets you up and running with Windows Server 2022, Microsoft's new server operating system, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10, version 21H2.The book begins by introducing computer networking and Windows Server concepts, gradually moving towards Windows Server 2022. With the help of step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand graphics, you'll become well versed with the roles, features, and functionalities of Windows Server 2022. Topics such as the installation process, upgrades, post-installation tasks, and initial server configuration are covered in detail. As you make progress, you'll explore roles, features, and role services such as Active Directory, DNS, Hyper-V, remote access, storage, and printers, among others. The book then takes you through maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to guide you in efficiently managing Windows Server 2022. Finally, by working with numerous questions in each chapter and detailed answers at the end, you can test your understanding of the concepts covered.By the end of this Windows Server book, you'll be equipped with the knowledge needed to update, maintain, and troubleshoot servers to ensure business continuity by relying on best practices and using step-by-step graphic-driven examples.What you will learnGrasp the fundamentals of Windows Server 2022Understand how to deploy Windows Server 2022Discover Windows Server post-installation tasksAdd roles to your Windows Server environmentApply Windows Server 2022 GPOs to your networkDelve into virtualization and Hyper-V conceptsTune, maintain, update, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2022Get familiar with Microsoft's role-based certificationsWho this book is forIf you are an IT professional who wants to deploy and configure Windows Server 2022, then this book is for you. You can also use this book to learn about Microsoft's role-based certifications if you're planning to enroll in a course. No prior experience with Windows Server operating systems or familiarity with networking concepts is required.Table of ContentsGetting Started with Windows ServerIntroducing Windows Server 2022Installing Windows Server 2022Post-Installation Tasks in Windows Server 2022Directory Services in Windows Server 2022Adding Roles to Windows Server 2022Group Policy in Windows Server 2022Virtualization with Windows Server 2022Storing Data in Windows Server 2022Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server 2022Updating and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2022Preparing for Microsoft Certifications

A comprehensive guide to administering and protecting the latest Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 from the complex cyber threatsKey FeaturesLearn to protect your Windows environment using zero-trust and a multi-layered security approachImplement security controls using Intune, Configuration Manager, Defender for Endpoint, and moreUnderstand how to onboard modern cyber-threat defense solutions for Windows clientsBook DescriptionAre you looking for the most current and effective ways to protect Windows-based systems from being compromised by intruders? This updated second edition is a detailed guide that helps you gain the expertise to implement efficient security measures and create robust defense solutions using modern technologies.The first part of the book covers security fundamentals with details around building and implementing baseline controls. As you advance, you'll learn how to effectively secure and harden your Windows-based systems through hardware, virtualization, networking, and identity and access management (IAM). The second section will cover administering security controls for Windows clients and servers with remote policy management using Intune, Configuration Manager, Group Policy, Defender for Endpoint, and other Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud security technologies. In the last section, you'll discover how to protect, detect, and respond with security monitoring, reporting, operations, testing, and auditing.By the end of this book, you'll have developed an understanding of the processes and tools involved in enforcing security controls and implementing zero-trust security principles to protect Windows systems.What you will learnBuild a multi-layered security approach using zero-trust conceptsExplore best practices to implement security baselines successfullyGet to grips with virtualization and networking to harden your devicesDiscover the importance of identity and access managementExplore Windows device administration and remote managementBecome an expert in hardening your Windows infrastructureAudit, assess, and test to ensure controls are successfully applied and enforcedMonitor and report activities to stay on top of vulnerabilitiesWho this book is forIf you're a cybersecurity or technology professional, solutions architect, systems engineer, systems administrator, or anyone interested in learning how to secure the latest Windows-based systems, this book is for you. A basic understanding of Windows security concepts, Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, and Microsoft Azure will help you get the best out of this book.Table of ContentsFundamentals of Windows SecurityBuilding a BaselineHardware and VirtualizationNetworking Fundamentals for Hardening WindowsIdentity and Access ManagementAdministration and Policy ManagementDeploying Windows SecurelyKeeping Your Windows Client SecureAdvanced Hardening for Windows ClientsMitigating Common Attack VectorsServer Infrastructure ManagementKeeping Your Windows Server SecureSecurity Monitoring and ReportingSecurity OperationsTesting and AuditingTop 10 Recommendations and the Future

The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide gives users new to the Windows command line an overview of the Command Prompt, from simple tasks to network configuration.In the Guide, you'll learn how to: -Manage the Command Prompt.-Copy & paste from the Windows Command Prompt.-Create batch files.-Remotely manage Windows machines from the command line.-Manage disks, partitions, and volumes.-Set an IP address and configure other network settings.-Set and manage NTFS and file sharing permissions.-Customize and modify the Command Prompt.-Create and manage file shares.-Copy, move, and delete files and directories from the command line.-Manage PDF files and office documents from the command line.-And many other topics

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WINDOWS 10Windows 10 is the latest operating system offered by Microsoft. It was designed and developed for personal computers, embedded devices, tablets, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.This book serves as a user guide to Windows 10 and will guide you step by step through all of the different features available.Inside, you will discover how to customize Windows 10 to suit your personal preferences, and, will also be shown how to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.Here's what you'll learn about inside...* The Basics of Windows 10* The Evolution of Windows* Customizing Windows 10* Windows 10 Hacks* Using Social Apps in Windows 10* How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free* Much, Much More!

POWERSHELLi Are you looking for an easy way to simplify and automate administration of all your Microsoft products? You can't go wrong with Windows PowerShell, one of the most powerful scripting languages ever devised!PowerShell makes it easy to retrieve data about your system settings, manage your services, change objects and much more; learning it now will help you to reduce how much time you have to spend, or waste as the case may be, on admin functions and all without the need to purchase expensive tools or services from elsewhere.This book aims to serve as a comprehensive beginner's guide to PowerShell, and details all you need to know to begin using it effectively and efficiently.

This course in the Microsoft Official Academic Course program prepares students for exam 70-412, Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services R2.

Presents coverage of the operating system Windows Vista. This book provides helps to learn how to customize settings, use various software properly, connect to the Internet, secure your system, set up a home network, connect peripheral devices, play games, and much more.

With Windows 7 Made Simple, you can unlock the potential and power of Microsoft's latest operating system. Get up and running quickly with the Quick Start Guide Find what you want to know quickly, and learn at your own pace Read AND see how to do it with handy step-by-step visual aids