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Manage fine-grained password and account lockout policies

Overview: “Real Solutions for Active Directory 2008 Administrators. Need fast, reliable, easy-to-implement solutions for Microsoft Active Directory 2008? This book delivers exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll find nearly 250 tested, step-by-step procedures for planning, installing, customizing, and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in any production environment. Completely up-to-date, it fully reflects the brand new version of Active Directory introduced in Windows Server 2008, which contains the most significant changes since AD was first introduced.”

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John Policelli Active Directory Domain Services 2008 How-To Sams Publishing May 22, 2009 0672330458 978-0672330452

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Chapter 11: Manage fine-grained password and account lockout policies

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  → Tips: Top 5 Active Directory tips of 2008
  → Guide: Active Directory Changes Guide
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  → Guide: Windows Server 2008 Learning Guide
  → Guide: Microsoft Group Policy Tutorial
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The evolution of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

Overview: “Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Unleashed presents start-to-finish guidance for planning, customizing, deploying, integrating, and managing Dynamics CRM in your unique business and technical environment. Authored by two leading Microsoft Dynamics implementers, this book systematically explains how the system works, why it works that way, and how you can leverage it to its fullest advantage.

The authors present clear examples, proven best practices, and pitfalls to avoid in using every significant Dynamics CRM capability. The far-reaching coverage ranges from Dynamics CRM’s sales, marketing, and customer service features to its automated workflows; from Outlook and Office integration to reporting and security. The authors offer independent insight into Dynamics CRM’s most powerful new features, from its improved interface to its new mail merge and data migration tools.”

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Marc J. Wolenik and Damian Sinay Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Unleashed Sams Publishing March 15, 2008 0672329700 978-0672329708

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Chapter 3: The evolution of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

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  → Topics: CRM technology, software and vendor information

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  → Special Report: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
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Hardening a SQL Server implementation

Overview: “If you need to deploy, manage, or secure Microsoft SQL Server 2008, this is the complete, fast-paced, task-based reference you’ve been searching for. Authored by a world-class expert on SQL Server in the enterprise, this book goes far beyond the basics, taking on the complex tasks that DBAs need to make the most of Microsoft’s flagship database platform. SQL Server MVP, Ross Mistry presents proven techniques for SQL Server 2008 installation, upgrades, backup/restore, data transfer, indexing, high availability, security, and much more. He draws on extensive testing in high-profile production environments to offer step-by-step solutions and powerful tips you won’t find anywhere else.”

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Ross Mistry and Hilary Cotter Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management and Administration Sams Publishing January 2, 2009 067233044X 978-0672330445

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Chapter 8: Hardening a SQL Server implementation

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