Electronic mail (email): professional Books

Book Synopsis JOAN LAMBERT has worked closely with Microsoft technologies since 1986, and in the training and certification industry since 1997, guiding the translation of technical information and requirements into useful, relevant, and measurable resources for people who are seeking certification of their computer skills or who simply want to get things done efficiently. Joan is the author or coauthor of more than four dozen books about Windows and Office (for Windows, Mac, and iPad), six generations of Microsoft Office Specialist certification study guides, video-based training courses for SharePoint and OneNote, QuickStudy guides for Windows 10 and Office 2016, and GO! series books for Outlook. Joan is a Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist Master (for all versions of Office since Office 2003), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (for Windows and Windows Server), Microsoft Certified TechnologyTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Manage Outlook settings and processes Objective 1.1: Customize Outlook settings Objective 1.2: Configure mail settings Objective 1.3: Perform search operations Objective 1.4: Print and save information Chapter 2 Manage messages Objective 2.1: Create messages Objective 2.2: Insert message content Objective 2.3: Organize and manage messages 3 Manage schedules Objective 3.1: Create and manage calendars Objective 3.2: Create appointments, meetings, and events Objective 3.3: Organize and manage appointments, meetings, and events 4 Manage contacts and tasks Objective 4.1: Create and manage contact records Objective 4.2: Create and manage contact groups Objective 4.3: Create and manage tasks

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide or anyone navigating the often overwhelming world of email. Send—the classic guide to email for office and home—has become indispensable for readers navigating the impersonal, and at times overwhelming, world of electronic communication. Filled with real-life email success (and horror) stories and a wealth of useful and entertaining examples, Send dissects all the major minefields and pitfalls of email. It provides clear rules for constructing effective emails, for handheld etiquette, for handling the “emotional email,” and for navigating all of today’s hot-button issues. It offers essential strategies to help you both better manage the ever-increasing number of emails you receive and improve the ones you send. Send is now more than ever the essential book about email for businesspeople and professionals everywhere.

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Book SynopsisMMS has evolved from the huge popularity of the SMS text service for GSM networks. It is a departure from the transport mechanism used for SMS (which is based on the GSM signalling channels) to the use of IP to transport messages within the MMS network. To this end, MMS has similarities with Internet email and standard IETF protocols.Trade Review"…a good introduction to GPRS…" (IEE Communications Engineer, February 2004) "...target audience should find Daniel Ralph and Paul Graham's book a useful addition to their office..." (M2 Best Books, 2004) "...a very comprehensive guide...can be strongly recommended..." (EBU Technical Review, 20 July 2004)Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. How This Book Is Organized. Acknowledgements. PART I: MOBILE MESSAGING BUSINESS CHALLENGES. 1. Multimedia Messaging Overview. 2. The Multimedia Messaging Value Chain. PART II: THE TECHNOLOGIES OF MULTI MEDIA MESSAGING. 3. A Standards-based Approach. 4. Application Layer. 5. Network Layer. PART III: MULTI MEDIA MESSAGING SERVICES TODAY AND TOMORROW. 6. Multimedia Messaging Services Today and Tomorrow. 7. Future Recommendations. Table of Infrastructure, Content and Software Vendors. Glossary. Standards and Specifications. Websites. Industrial Fora, Regulatory Organizations and Other Relevant Initiatives. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis work presents the economics, volume practicalities, and the technical and operational aspects of planning and maintaining fixed wireless access networks.Trade Review"This reference for students and professionals covers the design, operation, and maintenance of fixed wireless access and wireless local loop networks." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xiPart I Fundamentals of Fixed Wireless 11. The Case for Fixed Wireless Networks 3 2. Radio Communication, The Radio Spectrum and it’s Management 23 3. Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Wireless Systems & Antennas 41 4. Radio Modulation 57 5. Multiple Access Schemes for Point-to-Multipoint Operation 69 Part II system and Network Design 79 6. Basic Radio System Design and Functionality 81 7. Radio Propagation, System Range, Reliability and Availability 115 8. Radio Path and Radio Network Planning Considerations 139 9. Radio Network Frequency Planning 161 Part III Applications and Network Integration 195 10. Radio Applications and Network Integration 195 11. Wireless Local Loop (WLL) 227 12. Backbone, Backhaul and High Capacity Access Radio Systems 247 13. Data Networks and Radio 267 14. Broadband Wireless Access 283 15. Radio System Installation 301 16. Operation and Management of Wireless Access Networks 319 Appendices Appendix 1 Radio Bands and Channel Rasters for Fixed Wireless Systems 337 Appendix 2 ETSI Radio Specifications for Fixed Wireless 343 Appendix 3 IEEE Publications and FCC Standards 347 Appendix 4 Waveguide Specifications 349 Appendix 5 Coaxial Cable Waveguides (RG-Nomenclature) 351 Appendix 6 Forward Error Correction Codes 353 Appendix 7 Wireless propagation, Frequency Re-use, Design and Operations 359 Appendix 8 world Climate Zones and their Precipitation Characteristics 373 Appendix 9 Rainfall Attenuation Prediction Model 379 Appendix 10 Safety, Environmental and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standards Relevant to Fixed Wireless 381 Appendix 11 Radio Spectrum Charges for PTP and PMP System Operations 383 Appendix 12 Radio Regulations Agencies 385 Glossary of Terms 389 Bibliography 393 Index 395

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Book SynopsisParadigm's new Microsoft® Outlook text teaches students to master the Outlook application by using an interactive, read-and-do approach.

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Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?Do you feel that you have been left behind in the technological revolution? Are you looking for sound, practical advice on getting the most out of email and the Internet? If so, The Internet and email for the Over 50s is exactly what you need! Focusing on a wide range of internet and email uses that are of particular relevance and interest to older computer users and the technologically terrified, including travel, shopping and much more, this book even covers online dating!The author approaches the subject in a highly accessible way, covering emailing, making calls over the Internet, shopping online, banking, setting up a blog and searching online. Starting from first basics, it begins with how to choose the right computer, software and peripherals. Made up of of self-contained chapters with the emphasis on what the computer is being used for, rather than scary technical stuff about the software needed, this book covers key aTrade ReviewA friendly, easy to follow guide to getting online. * The Good Book Guide *Table of Contents 1.: What computer you will need. 2.: What other equipment you might need. 3.: What programs (software) you might need. 4.: Getting started on your computer. 5.: Getting started with email. 6.: Sending and receiving emails using Outlook Express. 7.: Sending and receiving attachments using Outlook Express. 8.: Tidying up your email messages and contacts. 9.: Making phone calls over the Internet. 10.: ‘Chatting’ over the Internet. 11.: Special interest groups on the Internet. 12.: Reading and writing ‘blogs’. 13.: Keeping your personal information safe online. 14.: Keeping your computer safe from viruses. 15.: Finding what you need on the Internet. 16.: Finding a specific website. 17.: Doing your grocery shopping. 18.: Doing your banking. 19.: Buying from an online auction. 20.: Arranging and booking your travels. 21.: Working and learning. 22.: Listening to the radio. 23.: Buying music/video. 24.: Websites designed for the over 50s. 25.: Online dating. 26.: ‘Jargon-buster’ glossary.

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Book SynopsisPrepare for Microsoft Exam 70-345—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Exchange Server 2016 planning, deployment, migration, management, and troubleshooting. Designed for experienced IT pros ready to advance their status, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level. Focus on the skills measured on the exam: Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot mailbox databases Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot client access services Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot transport services Plan, deploy, and manage an Exchange infrastructure, recipients, and security Plan, deploy, and manage compliance, archiving, eDiscovery, and auditing Implement and manage coexistence, hybrid scenarios, migration, and federation This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by the “Skills measured” posted on the exam webpage Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Provides exam preparation tips by top trainers Points to in-depth material by topic for exam candidates needing additional review Assumes you have experience designing and managing Exchange Server, and have responsibilities for Exchange Server 2016 messaging in an enterprise environment Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot mailbox databases Skill 1.1: Plan, deploy, and manage mailbox databases Skill 1.2: Plan, deploy, and manage high availability solutions for mailbox databases Skill 1.3: Plan, deploy, and manage a site-resilient Database Availability Group (DAG) Skill 1.4: Monitor and troubleshoot mailbox databases Skill 1.5: Plan, deploy, and manage backup and recovery solutions for mailbox databases. Chapter 2 Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot client access services Skill 2.1: Plan, deploy, and manage Client Access services Skill 2.2: Plan, deploy, and manage mobility solutions Skill 2.3: Plan, deploy, and manage load balancing Skill 2.4: Monitor and troubleshoot client connectivity Skill 2.5: Plan, deploy, and manage a site-resilient client access services solution Chapter 3 Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot transport services Skill 3.1: Plan, deploy, and manage transport services Skill 3.2: Troubleshoot and monitor transport services Skill 3.3: Plan, deploy, and manage message hygiene Skill 3.4: Plan, deploy, and manage site resilient transport services Chapter 4 Plan, deploy, and manage Exchange infrastructure, recipients, and security Skill 4.1: Plan and configure Active Directory Domain Services for Exchange and Organizational settings Skill 4.2: Create and configure mail-enabled objects Skill 4.3: Manage mail-enabled object permissions Skill 4.4: Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Role Based Access Control Skill 4.5: Plan an appropriate security strategy Skill 4.6: Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Chapter 5 Plan, deploy, and manage compliance, archiving, eDiscovery, and auditing 245 Skill 5.1: Plan and configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions Skill 5.2: Plan, configure, and manage Archiving and Message Records Management (MRM) Skill 5.3: Plan, configure, and perform eDiscovery Skill 5.4: Plan, configure, and manage a compliance solution Skill 5.5: Plan, manage, and use mailbox and administrative auditing Chapter 6 Implement and manage coexistence, hybrid scenarios, migration, and federation 295 Skill 6.1: Plan, deploy and troubleshoot coexistence with Office 365 (Exchange Online Skill 6.2: Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Exchange federation Skill 6.3: Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot on-premises coexistence with earlier supported versions of Exchange Skill 6.4: Migrate from earlier supported versions of Exchange

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Book SynopsisThis book is a study of the causes of spam, the behaviors associated to the generation of and the exposure to spam, as well as the protection strategies. The new behaviors associated to electronic communications are identified and commented. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of e-mail and textual messages in your inbox, be it on your laptop, your Smartphone or your PC? This book should help you in finding a wealth of answers, tools and tactics to better surf the ICT wave in the professional environment, and develop proper protection strategies to mitigate your exposure to spam in any form.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ix Preface xi Introduction xv Chapter 1. Electronic Mail 1 1.1. Electronic mail, what is it exactly? 1 1.2. The most used communication tool in the professional world 2 1.2.1. E-mail or telephone? 2 1.2.2. A growth that is not slowing down 3 1.2.3. A perfectly adapted tool for a business in touch 4 1.3. Characteristics and beginning of misuse 4 1.3.1. A remote and asynchronous means of communication 5 1.3.2. Almost instantaneous and interactive 6 1.3.3. Textual 7 1.3.4. Ubiquitous and mobile 8 1.3.5. Which allows numerous messages to be sent 8 1.3.6. On to the storing and archiving of messages 9 1.4. E-mail versus other communication tools 10 1.5. The structure of e-mail and its susceptibility to misuse 12 1.5.1. Structure 12 1.5.2. Envelope and body of the message: two possible targets 14 1.6. Other forms of electronic communication, other flaws 15 1.6.1. Instant messaging 15 1.6.2. Micro-blogging 16 1.6.3. Social networks 17 1.7. Conclusion 17 Chapter 2. From Role to Identity 19 2.1. Roles, boundaries and transitions 19 2.1.1. Spatial and temporal boundaries 20 2.2. Roles 21 2.2.1. Definition 21 2.2.2. Role boundaries 23 2.2.3. Transitions between roles 26 2.3. Identities 28 2.4. Conclusion 30 Chapter 3. Roles and the Digital World 33 3.1. When electronic communications disrupt space-time 33 3.1.1. The transformation of space 34 3.1.2. The transformation of time 34 3.1.3. The transformation of distance 35 3.1.4. Mobility and ubiquity 37 3.2. Role transformation 38 3.2.1. Role boundaries 38 3.2.2. Flexibility 38 3.2.3. Permeability 41 3.2.4. Role separation 41 3.2.5. Transitions between roles 42 3.3. Conclusion 43 Chapter 4. Challenges in Communication 45 4.1. Interpersonal communication: a subtle tool 45 4.2. Misunderstanding in communication 46 4.2.1. Sources of misunderstanding 47 4.2.2. The absence of an operating communication channel 47 4.2.3. The absence of a common vocabulary 48 4.2.4. Exclusive information context 48 4.2.5. Situations involving incomprehension 49 4.2.6. Distance communication 49 4.2.7. Asynchronous communication 50 4.2.8. Heterogeneous competence domains or levels 50 4.2.9. Man–machine communication 50 4.2.10. E-mail: the accumulation of obstacles to comprehension 50 4.3. From misunderstanding to a lack of respect 51 4.4. A challenge for digital managers: communicating with the absent other 53 4.4.1. A lower volume of communication 53 4.4.2. A drop in communication quality 54 4.5. Conclusion 55 Chapter 5. Defining Spam 57 5.1. What is spam? 57 5.2. Preface: the influence of role on users’ perceptions of messages 57 5.3. Classifying e-mails according to role management theory 61 5.3.1. Roles and direct and indirect idiosyncratic connections 61 5.3.2. Roles played, transitions and perception of e-mail 65 5.4. Message classification model 68 5.4.1. E-mails received from unknown sources 68 5.4.2. Commercial spam 69 5.4.3. Fraudulent spam 70 5.4.4. E-mail received from known (trusted) sources 70 5.5. Conclusion 73 Chapter 6. A Lack of Ethics that Disrupts E-mail Communication 75 6.1. There is a new behavior behind every technical asset 75 6.2. Ethics and Information and Communication Technologies 76 6.3. Glossary of misuses and some of their consequences 79 6.4. Conclusion 104 Chapter 7. The Deadly Sins of Electronic Mail 105 7.1. Carefree exuberance 105 7.2. Confused identity 107 7.3. Cold indifference 108 7.4. Impassioned anger 109 7.5. Lost truth 111 7.6. The door of secrets 112 7.6.1. The ethical approach 112 7.6.2. The managerial approach 113 7.7. Fraudulent temptation 114 7.8. What answers should be given to these questions? 115 Chapter 8. The Venial Sins of Electronic Mail 117 8.1. Information overload 117 8.2. Anonymous disrespect 118 8.3. Communication poverty 118 8.4. Misunderstanding 119 8.4.1. Poorly written messages 119 8.4.2. Misread messages 119 8.4.3. When faced with misunderstanding, is empathy a solution? 120 8.5. Culpable ambiguity 120 8.6. Humor, love, rumors, and all the rest 120 Chapter 9. Exposure to Spam and Protection Strategies 123 9.1. Risk behaviors 123 9.1.1. Dynamic factors of spam exposure 124 9.1.2. Static factors of spam exposure 131 9.1.3. Other risks of spam exposure 133 9.2. Protection strategies 134 9.2.1. Keeping separate e-mail accounts 134 9.2.2. Using complex addresses 136 9.2.3. Treating received spam appropriately 136 9.2.4. Checking our e-proximity and network 138 9.2.5. Filters 139 9.2.6. Modify our sensitivity to spam 142 9.3. Conclusion 142 Concluding Recommendations 145 Bibliography 151 Index 157

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