Best Practices - Developer

Software engineers, development managers, and others.

Proven software engineering practices from leading industry practitioners.

Emphasis on methodology rather than on specific development tools. Pragmatic approaches to real-world challenges.

Best Practices – IT Pro

IT professional and intermediate-level users who want to take their expertise to the next level.

Field-tested practices and proven techniques for designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing Microsoft software.

These guides are written by professionals who have completed real-world deployments and customers.

Business Skills

IT professional and intermediate-level users who want to take their expertise to the next level.

Practical, real-world methodology and business scenarios.

Offers best practices and often presents extended real-world scenarios.

Developer Step by Step

Experienced programmers new to a particular technology, version, or topic. Not for beginners.

Hands-on, step-by-step guide to fundamental tools and techniques.

Learning methodology is sequential; lessons and chapters build on each other. Hands-on exercises with ready-made practice files.

Exam Ref

IT professionals and developers preparing for Microsoft Certification exams.

Official Microsoft exam reference, focusing on the critical skills and knowledge measured by a certification exam.

Organized by exam objectives. Features full objective overviews, exam tips, notes, and 'thought experiments.'

Inside Out

Intermediate to advanced users who want to dig deep and take their expertise to the next level.

Beyond-the-basics information that dives right into higher level topics and tasks.

Ultimate in-depth reference, supremely organized, and packed with time-saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and expert advice.

MOS Study Guide

Experienced users of Microsoft technologies preparing for MOS certification.

Provides in-depth prep for all MOS exam objectives.

Organized by exam objective, with procedures and hands-on tasks to reinforce and practice skills measured by the exam.

Plain & Simple

Designed for those who prefer an easy, visual approach to learning everyday tasks.

Broad coverage of core topics and everyday tasks.

Full color, with easy-to-follow steps and screen shots that show users what to do.

Step by Step

Beginning and intermediate users who like to learn through lessons and exercises.

Practical, fundamental skills for core software features.

Builds hands-on skills, with easy, numbered steps and ready-made practice files.

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