{"id":1117,"date":"2014-02-10T17:58:09","date_gmt":"2014-02-11T00:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmman.itgroove.net\/?p=1117"},"modified":"2023-02-24T21:48:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T21:48:34","slug":"free-ebooks-from-microsoft-virtual-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/regroove.ca\/archive\/2014\/02\/10\/free-ebooks-from-microsoft-virtual-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Free eBooks from Microsoft Virtual Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New FREE eBooks from Microsoft. Full Details available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/ebooks\">here<\/a> or see below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mmman.itgroove.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/mmman\/2014\/02\/Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R2\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R2\" src=\"http:\/\/mmman.itgroove.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/mmman\/2014\/02\/Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R2_thumb.jpg\" width=\"114\" height=\"135\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Introducing Microsoft System Center 2012 R2<br \/>Mitch Tulloch with Symon Perriman and the System Center team<br \/>January 2014<br \/>180 pages <\/p>\n<p>Get a high-level overview of System Center 2012 R2\u2014and get a running start transforming your datacenter and cloud-optimizing your business. This guide introduces core features and functionality, with technical advice and under-the-hood insights from a Microsoft MVP and members of the System Center team at Microsoft.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/C\/8\/A\/C8A5F520-F31E-4BB4-B972-8D2525D17C38\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_Introducing_System_Center_2012_PDF.pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (12.4 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/C\/8\/A\/C8A5F520-F31E-4BB4-B972-8D2525D17C38\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_Introducing_System_Center_2012_epub.epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (24.3 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/C\/8\/A\/C8A5F520-F31E-4BB4-B972-8D2525D17C38\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_Introducing_System_Center_2012_mobi.mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (43.1 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"server\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Windows Server ebooks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Intro%20Win%20Serv%202012%20R2.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"> <\/p>\n<p>Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2<br \/>Mitch Tulloch<br \/>November 2013<br \/>242 pages <\/p>\n<p>Get a head start evaluating Windows Server 2012 R2\u2014with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP and members of the Windows Server product team. Based on final Windows Server 2012 R2 release-to-manufacturing (RTM) software, this guide introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how the platform can meet the needs of your business. Get the high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682788pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (8.0 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682788epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (22.5 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682788mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (40.3 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"azure\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Windows Azure ebooks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Intro-Win-Azure.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals<br \/>Mitch Tulloch with the Windows Azure Team<br \/>October 2013<br \/>142 pages <\/p>\n<p>Get a high-level overview of Windows Azure\u2014and get a running start with this flexible cloud platform. Designed for IT professionals, this guide introduces core features and functionality, with technical insights and advice from a Microsoft MVP and members of the Windows Azure team. Topics include Windows Azure solutions, Compute services, Network services, Data services, and App services.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682887pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (8.0 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682887epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (22.5 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682887mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (40.3 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682887files\">Get the book&#8217;s companion files<\/a> (2.33 KB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Rethinking Enterprise Storage: A Hybrid Cloud Model\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Rethinking-Enterprise.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Rethinking Enterprise Storage: A Hybrid Cloud Model<br \/>Marc Farley<br \/>July 2013<br \/>120 pages <\/p>\n<p>Discover how a hybrid cloud model\u2014combining cloud storage services with traditional on-premise storage\u2014can solve multiple storage challenges cost-effectively, all under a single data management system. Focusing on the Microsoft hybrid cloud storage solution, this book offers concise insights on technical, strategic, and practical considerations\u2014so you can begin evaluating potential benefits to your organization.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/HybridCloudEbook\">Download the PDF<\/a> (3.0 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/U1g8bi\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (3.8 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/E1g86n\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (7.2 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"windows\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Windows ebooks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Introducing Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Intro-Win8-%20IT-Pros.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Introducing Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals<br \/>Ed Bott<br \/>October 2013<br \/>140 pages <\/p>\n<p>Get a head start evaluating Windows 8.1\u2014with early technical insights from award-winning journalist and Windows expert Ed Bott. This guide introduces new features and capabilities, providing a practical, high-level overview for IT professionals ready to begin deployment planning now.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/684270pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (8.0 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/684270epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (22.5 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/684270mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (40.3 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"appdevelopment\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>App Development ebooks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Programming Windows Store Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Second Edition (Second Preview)\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Progarmming-Win-Store-Apps-2nd.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Programming Windows Store Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Second Edition (Second Preview)<br \/>Kraig Brockschmidt<br \/>October 2013<br \/>750 pages <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Press is pleased to offer the second preview of Kraig Brockschmidt\u2019s in-depth ebook on writing Windows Store apps using HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript on the Windows 8.1 platform. <br \/>We\u2019ll be publishing the final ebook (with 20 chapters and 4 appendices) in March\/April in PDF, EPUB, and Mobi for Kindle formats. In the meantime, enjoy this preview!  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/secondedition\/secondpreview\">Download the PDF<\/a> (16.40 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/secondpreview\/compcontent\">Download the book&#8217;s companion files<\/a> (132 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\".NET Technology Guide for Business Applications\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-NET%20-Tech-Guide-Biz-Apps.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>.NET Technology Guide for Business Applications<br \/>Cesar de la Torre and David Carmona<br \/>November 2013 <\/p>\n<p>This guide will help you select the right Microsoft development technologies and approaches for your custom .NET application development, depending on the priorities you have for your application and business domain. It is targeted to decision makers, software architects, development leads, and developers who are involved in selecting which technologies to use for their applications and projects, and specifically covers custom enterprise application development, although independent software vendors (ISVs) might also find the information and recommendations useful.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/NETTechGuide\/ebook\">Download the PDF<\/a> (6.0 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"syscenter\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft System Center ebooks <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mmman.itgroove.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/mmman\/2014\/02\/Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R2\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R2\" src=\"http:\/\/mmman.itgroove.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/mmman\/2014\/02\/Introducing-Microsoft-System-Center-2012-R2_thumb1.jpg\" width=\"114\" height=\"135\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Introducing Microsoft System Center 2012 R2<br \/>Mitch Tulloch with Symon Perriman and the System Center team<br \/>January 2014<br \/>180 pages <\/p>\n<p>Get a high-level overview of System Center 2012 R2\u2014and get a running start transforming your datacenter and cloud-optimizing your business. This guide introduces core features and functionality, with technical advice and under-the-hood insights from a Microsoft MVP and members of the System Center team at Microsoft.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/C\/8\/A\/C8A5F520-F31E-4BB4-B972-8D2525D17C38\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_Introducing_System_Center_2012_PDF.pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (12.4 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/C\/8\/A\/C8A5F520-F31E-4BB4-B972-8D2525D17C38\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_Introducing_System_Center_2012_epub.epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (24.3 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/C\/8\/A\/C8A5F520-F31E-4BB4-B972-8D2525D17C38\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_Introducing_System_Center_2012_mobi.mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (43.1 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Microsoft System Center: Designing Orchestrator Runbooks\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Sys-Cntr-Design-Runbooks.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft System Center: Designing Orchestrator Runbooks<br \/>David Ziembicki, Aaron Cushner, Andreas Rynes and series editor Mitch Tulloch<br \/>September 2013<br \/>186 pages <\/p>\n<p>Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center\u2014this book delivers a focused drilldown on designing Orchestrator runbooks for workflow management solutions. Written by experts on the System Center team and with Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch as series editor, these titles provide concise technical guidance as they step you through key design concepts, criteria, and tasks.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682986pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (8.8 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682986epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (24.6 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682986mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (43.5 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/682986files\">Download the book&#8217;s companion files<\/a> (296 KB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Microsoft System Center: Configuration Manager Field Experience\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Sys-Cntr-Config-Manager-Field.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft System Center: Configuration Manager Field Experience<br \/>Rushi Faldu, Manish Raval, Brandon Linton, Kaushal Pandey and series editor Mitch Tulloch<br \/>September 2013<br \/>92 pages <\/p>\n<p>Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center\u2014this book delivers a focused drilldown on using Configuration Manager for queries and custom reporting, with scenario-based guidance for deployment success. Written by experts on the Microsoft System Center team and with Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch as series editor, this title provides concise, from-the-field guidance as you step through key concepts and tasks.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/683044pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (4.5 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/683044epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (22.6 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/683044mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (40.3 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/683044files\">Download the book&#8217;s companion files<\/a> (1.2 KB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Microsoft System Center: Cloud Management with App Controller\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/Microsoft-System-Center-Cloud-Management-with-App-Controller.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft System Center: Cloud Management with App Controller<br \/>Yung Chou, Keith Mayer, and series editor Mitch Tulloch<br \/>November 2013<br \/>118 pages <\/p>\n<p>Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center\u2014this book focuses on core tasks for App Controller to implement and manage hybrid cloud solutions. Written by experts on the Microsoft System Center team and with Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch as series editor, this title delivers concise technical guidance as you step through key concepts, processes, and tasks.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/8\/6\/7\/867583B3-EBDE-4932-AC5E-0DCFF75BB382\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_SystemCenterCloudMgmtWithAppController_PDF.pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (14.8 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/8\/6\/7\/867583B3-EBDE-4932-AC5E-0DCFF75BB382\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_SystemCenterCloudMgmtWithAppController_EPUB.epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (24.4 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/8\/6\/7\/867583B3-EBDE-4932-AC5E-0DCFF75BB382\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_SystemCenterCloudMgmtWithAppController_MOBI.mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (42.9 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Microsoft System Center: Troubleshooting Configuration Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-Sys-Cntr-Trobleshoot-Config.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft System Center: Troubleshooting Configuration Manager<br \/>Rushi Faldu, Manoj Kumar Pal, Andre Della Monica, Kaushal Pandey, and series editor Mitch Tulloch<br \/>November 2013<br \/>108 pages <\/p>\n<p>Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center\u2014this book addresses the most common pain points for Configuration Manager administrators, providing insider and from-the-field insights to help you succeed. Written by experts on the Microsoft System Center team and with Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch as series editor, this title delivers concise technical guidance as you step through key concepts and tasks.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/683020pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (6.4 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/683020epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (24.3 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/683020mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (44.2 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Microsoft System Center: Optimizing Service Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/Microsoft-System-Center-Optimizing-Service-Manager.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com\/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=ebooks&amp;cID=1#top\">Top of Page <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft System Center: Optimizing Service Manager<br \/>Thomas Ellermann, Kathleen Wilson, Karsten Nielsen, John Clark, and series editor Mitch Tulloch<br \/>December 2013<br \/>96 pages <\/p>\n<p>Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center\u2014this book provides a framework for planning and delivering a successful Service Manager project. Written by experts on the Microsoft System Center team and with Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch as series editor, this title delivers concise guidance, from-the-field insights, and best practices for optimizing and maintaining your Service Manager environment.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/B\/4\/C\/B4CF854B-920F-40BF-823C-9C8C97A42B9C\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_SystemCenterOptimizingServiceManager_PDF.pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a> (3.2 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/B\/4\/C\/B4CF854B-920F-40BF-823C-9C8C97A42B9C\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_SystemCenterOptimizingServiceManager_EPUB.epub\">Download the EPUB file<\/a> (19.7 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/B\/4\/C\/B4CF854B-920F-40BF-823C-9C8C97A42B9C\/Microsoft_Press_ebook_SystemCenterOptimizingServiceManager_MOBI.mobi\">Download the Mobi for Kindle file<\/a> (44.2 MB)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mvapublicstorage.microsoft.com\/college\/MVA-0A-arrow-icon.png\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/examples.oreilly.com\/9780735683129-files\/\">Download the book&#8217;s companion files<\/a> (689 Bytes)  <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"otherbooks\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Other books &amp; ebooks for sale <\/p>\n<p>You can purchase print or ebook versions from the entire Microsoft Press catalog through our our official distributor, <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.oreilly.com\/category\/microsoft-press.do\">O\u2019Reilly Media<\/a>, or your favorite bookstores. 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