This book was written from over 2-1/2 yrs of early adopter experience with Exchange 2010 where CCO consultants were involved with the planning, deployment, migration, and support of dozens of early adopter deployment sites.  This book covers the tips, tricks, best practices, and lessons learned from these experiences.

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...

You’ll save bags of time on day–to–day Windows Server administration tasks with Brian Culp’s and Guy Yardeni’s expert help. Providing the perfect balance between short, “wow” tips and invaluable background information, Culp and Yardeni’s concise, efficient style and honest approach, makes Practical Windows Server 2008 an invaluable companion for busy Windows Server administrators... 

PowerShell gives Windows administrators immense power to automate and customize virtually any administrative task–saving time, increasing productivity, and giving you unprecedented flexibility. PowerShell 2.0 adds important new features that offer even greater control over Windows environments. Windows PowerShell Unleashed will not only give you deep mastery over PowerShell but also a greater understanding of the features being introduced in PowerShell 2.0–and show you how to use it to solve your challenges in your production environment...

Using the Hyper-V virtualization capabilities built into Windows Server 2008, organizations can slash costs for power, space, and maintenance, and dramatically improve IT flexibility at the same time. This is the first book to offer comprehensive, independent, real-world coverage of planning, designing, implementing, and supporting Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V virtualization environments...