Special Edition Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers helps readers understand each of the ten .NET Enterprise Servers from a design and operation standpoint. This book provides readers with the information necessary to architect a complete solution, using real-world examples to show how each of the different servers fits an organization's needs. The book goes beyond mere planning and architecture, and helps managers and administrators understand the core day-to-day administrative requirements of each server. Essentially, this book is designed to cover the portions of these products that are used every day, effectively making it ten small books in one.

Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 provides a platform for the rapid development of e-Commerce web sites. Using the design patterns found in the sample sites and lessons learned from years of field experience, this book defines a path for mapping an e-commerce project.

Special Edition Using Access 2002 is a reader's authoritative guide to mastering the essential facets of this powerful database development platform. Detailed, step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the process of designing and using Access tables, queries, forms and reports. Special Edition Using Access 2002 will include comprehensive coverage of the transition to MSDE/SQL Server for all multi-user applications, expanded coverage of Web Applications, and expanded coverage of XML. This book contains elements such as Tips, Notes, cautions, cross-references and Troubleshooting information, giving the text a "Layered" quality that meets the needs of readers with different learning styles.

The authors have turned Windows Vista inside out, shook out all the loose parts and figured out just what makes this beast tick. This resource features hands-on coverage of installing, configuring, and surviving on a Windows Vista-based network.

A sophisticated yet easy-to-use software program, Microsoft CRM handles the full range of Sales and Customer Service functions, and allows the user to access key customer and sales information from Microsoft Outlook and the Web. It is designed for rapid deployment, ease of use, and integration with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Great Plains' back-office solutions, increasing information reliability, employee usage and productivity. Special Edition Using Microsoft CRM shows sales, service, and business development specialists how to manage small businesses with the sophisticated technology that, until now, has been reserved for large corporations. Based on the author's real-world experience building CRM systems, this book provides the expert advice that MS CRM users need. To make the move to customer-centric operations using MS CRM, companies need an in-depth guide to managing the process, using the software, and making the implementation decisions that are required.

Special Edition Using Groove gives the reader a quick overview of what Groove is capable of. This content will be comprised of screenshots and other graphics to explain the concepts. More technical readers will be able to more quickly develop applications with the Groove framework and completely understand how their new application operates "behind the scenes." Tables and other supporting materials will be included to make this book an excellent flip-to-page-X reference. Programmers planning to develop with the Groove framework will need this book to jump-start his or her application development. Those who have read articles about Groove need this book to see real life applications of the product. Those who have been frustrated with Groove's poor documentation need this book. Bill Pitzer is a member of the Pervasive Technology Group at Divine/Whittman-Hart consulting, formerly marchFIRST. His background includes certification in both networking (MCSE+I) and development (MCSD). As a consultant, he is responsible for educating Business Development personnel on the prospects of peer-to-peer technology. His MBA from Xavier University also gives him a background in business that makes him comfortable talking not only about the technical aspects, but also the strategic aspects of technology. Bill is also a regular contributor to WebTechniques magazine, Microsoft Web Builder, and ASPToday.com.

Special Edition Using Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server is a must-have reference on collaboration using Microsoft's document and collaboration server. The book helps advanced users and administrators understand collaboration, SPS's architecture, using SPS, and finally how to administer the server in their business setting. Topics covered include: defining collaboration, what SPS can do for you, planning back-end infrastructure, planning for SPS security, and daily administration.