Books in the How to Cheat series

RFID is a method of remotely storing and receiving data using devices called RFID tags. RFID tags are used to identify and track everything from Exxon EZ pass to dogs to beer kegs to library books. For security professionals needing to get up and running fast with the topic of RFID, this book presents a "How to Cheat" approach to the topic.

Windows 2003 Server is unquestionably the dominant enterprise level operating system in the industry, with 95 per cent of all companies running it. This book teaches readers to create the conceptual design of their Active Directory infrastructure by gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements.

Details the default and custom installation of VMware's ESX server as well as basic and advanced virtual machine configurations. This book walks the reader through post installation configurations including installation and configuration of VirtualCenter.

Suitable for the multitasked sys admin, this title presents an introduction to VoIP security, covering exploit tools and how they can be used against VoIP (Voice over IP) systems. It also gives the basics of attack methodologies used against the SIP and H.323 protocols as well as VoIP network infrastructure.

Helps system administrators learn more than hundred tips for automating daily system administration tasks using Windows command line scripts.

Windows 2003 Server is unquestionably the dominant enterprise level operating system in the industry, with 95 per cent of all companies running it. This guide helps you avoid 'time drains' configuring the many different security standards built into Windows 2003, as well as secure VPN and Extranet Communications.

Offers the busy network administrator with solutions to securing the wireless network. This book provides the basic tools and instruction to maintain a secure network while allowing acceptable access to users.

Over 95 per cent of computers around the world are running at least one Microsoft product. Microsoft Windows Software Update Service (WSUS) is designed to provide patches and updates to every one of these computers. This book begins by describing the feature set of WSUS, and the benefits it provides to system administrators.

Features the "80/20" Rule applied to managing a Windows Small Business Server 2003 network. This book offers concise coverage, with ready-to-use solutions, of the most commonly encountered W2K3 Server tasks and problems. It is written for the non-MCSE, with little technical training, who is responsible for running a small to medium sized network.

Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 is Microsoft's latest version of Live Communications Server 2005. This title offers the system administrator with an easy-to-access reference that provides step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot Communicator across the network.

According to Microsoft, Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 is a web server that provides a secure, easy to manage platform for developing and hosting Web applications and services. For the average SysAdmin, it presents a difficult migration path. This title aims to help the SysAdmin get IIS 7 up and running as quickly as possible.

A reference for the multitasked system administrators. It tries to balance the growing needs for performance, cost effectiveness, and security. It includes coverage of major release of Exchange Server. It emphasizes best-practice security measures for various areas and in particular the area of remote access via Outlook.

Most System Administrators are not security specialists. Keeping the network secure is one of many responsibilities, and it is usually not a priority until disaster strikes. This book identifies the primary vulnerabilities of most computer networks, including user access, remote access, messaging, wireless hacking, media, and email threats.

Microsoft Operations Manager is a network monitoring tool that provides enterprise-class event and performance management for Windows Server System technologies. This work delivers open and scalable enterprise-class operational management by providing event management, proactive monitoring and alerting, reporting and trend analysis, and more.

Written by an expert on Installing, Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting ISA Server, this book can be used as a quick reference to ISA Server. It includes independent advice on when the "Microsoft Way" works, and when another approach might be more appropriate to your situation.

Provides a concise system for managing IT projects, regardless of the size or complexity of the project. This work offers a fresh approach to IT project management, combining strategic business concepts with the practical instructions for developing and managing a successful IT project.

Suitable for the multitasked SysAdmin, this book tells how you can automate Windows Vista installation. It also shows how Windows installations can be automated for large-scale deployments using the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). It tells how to install and maintain devices.