Get the guide that makes learning Microsoft Power Point 2010 plain & simple! This full color no-nonsense book shows you the quickest ways to solve problems & learn the tools using easy-to-follow steps & concise straightforward language. Youll discover new & exciting ways to create & share dynamic presentations with any audience. Heres WHAT youll learn: * Navigate the user interface with Backstage view & the customizable ribbon * Create presentations from templates or from scratch * Add tables charts & other graphics * Use animation sound & other special effects * Apply themes layouts & master slides * Print slides & notes -- & deliver a polished presentation & heres HOW youll learn it: * Jump in wherever you need answers * Easy-to-follow STEPS & SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do * Handy TIPS teach new techniques & shortcuts * Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away ...

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Whether your job is to manage the construction of a building oversee the launch of a new product host an international event or plan a company party Microsoft Project 2003 can help. Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies shows you how to use the program to plan schedule & budget all phases of a project assign the resources create essential reports & monitor your progress. If you're new to Project you'll find what you need to get up to speed including info on how Project works finding your way around & building your first Project plan. If you've used an earlier version of Project you'll delve into Project 2003 & all of the new features it puts at your fingertips. Complete with case histories screen shots & step-by-step instructions this guide walks you through:* Making calendar settings building a task-outline & entering timing & timing relationships for tasks* Assigning resources & material costs to tasks* Using scheduling & tracking tools: The Gantt Chart which is the main view of Project; The Network Diagram (version of a PERT (program Evaluation & Review Technique) chart; Risk management; & Resource management* Recalculating based on what-if scenarios to solve resource conflicts get your costs within budget or meet your deadlines* Understanding the task/subtask structure creating an outline & working with WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) codes* Working with a combination of cost types (fixed work & material) & customizing costs fields with value Lists* Saving your plan with a baseline* Using the tracking toolbar & to record actual activity update fixed costs & more* Generating & formatting standard reports (complete with graphics) creating custom reports & using the XML Reporting Wizard If you have Project Server (that complements Project 2003 but is not included) this book shows you how to use Project in an enterprise environment to centralize information online & get real online collaboration. You can publish projects to the Web allow team members to update their progress analyze your project status & generally communicate in one central online location. Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies is complete with a bonus CD-ROM that
Includes::* Add-on tools & templates* Case history examples* Test preparation questions for the Project Management Institute (PMI) certification exam* Milestones Project Companion & Project Kick Start trial versions* Cobra WBS Chart Pro PERT Chart Expert & Time Sheet Professional demo versions Use this friendly guide to get comfortable with Project. You'll wonder how you managed without it.
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Take control of your projects with this in-depth guide Whether you're managing a project for a small team or supervising a corporate assignment involving hundreds the power of Microsoft Project 2007 & the detailed information in this comprehensive guide can keep you on track. From setting budgets to allocating resources to tracking results each of the book's seven parts thoroughly focuses on key elements in a logical sequence so you can find what you need.* Identify your goals & the scope of your projects* Manage projects across organizations & multiple locations* Get the most out of Gantt charts & views* Assign tasks check progress & make adjustments* Issue interim reports & look at the Big Picture* Create a custom HTML page with VBA & VBScript* Import & export Project information What's on the CD-ROM? You'll find a wealth of trial versions demo software sample projects & bonus appendixes on the CD-ROM including* Milestones Professional (r)
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- Plan your projects with these graphing tools System Requirements: See the CD-ROM Appendix for details & complete system requirements. Note: CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file.



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Youre beyond the basics so dive right in & really put your project management skills to work! This in-depth reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions troubleshooting tips & workarounds in a supremely organized format. Its all muscle & no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Microsoft (R) Project (R) 2010 -- & challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. * Enable collaboration among team members sponsors & other project stakeholders * Track team performance & help everyone understand the big picture * Locate commands quickly in the new ribbon interface * Tailor the way Project 2010 works with personalized views menus & fields * Create pivot views of project data with Visio 2010 & Excel 2010 * Manually schedule tasks or use the automatic scheduling engine * Manage project activities in an enterprise project-management environment * Configure Project Server 2010 & administer users & enterprise resource pools Available online: * Fully searchable e Book ...

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* Microsoft Share Point now has a 10 percent share of the portal market & the new release which features enhanced integration with Office 2007 is sure to give Share Point a boost* Offers clear instructions & soup-to-nuts coverage of this complex product focusing instead on practical solutions to real-world Share Point challenges* Features tips tricks & techniques for administrators who need to install & configure a Share Point portal as well as ordinary users who need to populate & maintain the portal & use it for collaborative projects* Topics covered include setting up a Share Point portal matching Share Point to business needs managing portal content branding collaborating on Share Point sites using a portal to improve employee relations & marketing putting expense reports & other interactive forms on a portal & monitoring & backing up Share Point ...

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If you're a database administrator you know Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is revolutionizing database development. Get up to speed on SQL Server 2008 impress your boss & improve your company's data management
- read Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies! SQL Server 2008 lets you build powerful databases & create database queries that give your organization the information it needs to excel. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies helps you build the skills you need to set up administer & troubleshoot SQL Server 2008. You'll be able to:* Develop & maintain a SQL Server system* Design databases with integrity & efficiency* Turn data into information with SQL Server Reporting Services* Organize query results summarizing data with aggregate functions & formatting output* Import large quantities of data with SSIS* Keep your server running smoothly* Protect data from prying eyes* Develop & implement a disaster recovery plan* Improve performance with database snapshots* Automate SQL Server 2008 administration Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies is a great first step toward becoming a SQL Server 2008 pro!
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Build & manage data integration solutions with expert guidance from the Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) team. See best practices in action & dive deep into the SSIS engine SSISDB catalog & security features. Using the developer enhancements in SQL Server 2012 & the flexible SSIS toolset youll handle complex data integration scenarios more efficiently
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