Sample chapters
Mapping Problems and Algorithms with Machine Learning
- By Dino Esposito, Francesco EspositoFeb 2, 2020
- In this excerpt from Introducing Machine Learning, Dino and Francesco Esposito identify the classes of problems that machine learning can realistically address and the algorithms known to be appropriate for each class. They also introduce an automated machine learning approach that can automate the selection of the best machine learning pipeline for a given problem and a given dataset.
Microsoft identity and access management solutions
- By Yuri Diogenes, Nicholas DiCola, Kevin McKinnerney, Mark MorowczynskiAug 5, 2024
Understanding identity concepts and capabilities is a requirement for properly achieving security and compliance in your organization. In this sample chapter, you will learn the authentication, access management, and governance capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID as you work through Exam SC-900 Skills 2.1 to 2.4.
Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions
- By Nicholas DiCola, Yuri Diogenes, Kevin McKinnerney, Mark MorowczynskiDec 1, 2021
In this sample chapter fromExam Ref SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, you will learn how to define the basic identity services and identity types of Azure AD.
Mitigate threats using Azure Defender
- By Yuri Diogenes, Jake Mowrer, Sarah YoungSep 24, 2022
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, you will learn how to mitigate threats, manage rules, and understand how to investigate and automate response with Microsoft Azure Defender.
- By Daniil MaslyukNov 5, 2022
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, you will explore the skills necessary to design, develop, and optimize data models.
- By Daniil MaslyukApr 21, 2021
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref DA-100 Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI, you will review skills to design, develop, and optimize data models, and how you can use DAX to enhance data models.
Modify the structure and appearance of text
- By Curtis Frye, Joan LambertOct 25, 2022
In this sample chapter from Microsoft Office Step by Step (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365), you will learn how to apply paragraph and character formatting, structure content manually, create and modify lists, apply styles to text, and change a document’s theme.
Modify the structure and appearance of text
- By Joan LambertMar 28, 2019
In this sample chapter from Microsoft Word 2019 Step by Step, walk through procedures related to applying character and paragraph formatting, structuring content manually, creating and modifying lists, applying styles to text, and changing a document’s theme.
Objective group 2. Insert and format text, paragraphs, and sections
- By Joan LambertMay 26, 2020
In this sample chapter from MOS Study Guide for Microsoft Word Exam MO-100, author Joan Lambert covers the skills tested in the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Microsoft Word 2019 relating to formatting document content.
Objective group 2. Manage data cells and ranges
- By Joan LambertApr 16, 2020
In this sample chapter from the MOS Study Guide for Microsoft Excel Exam MO-200, author Joan Lambert explains the skills tested in the section of the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Microsoft Excel 2019 related to managing cells and cell content in worksheets. This includes manipulating data in worksheets, formatting cells and ranges, defining and referencing named ranges, and summarizing data visually.
Objective group 2. Manage slides
- By Joan LambertOct 1, 2020
In this sample chapter from MOS Study Guide for Microsoft PowerPoint Exam MO-300, author Joan Lambert covers the skills relating to creating and managing slides (rather than slide content).
Objective group 2. Use advanced editing and formatting features
- By Paul McFedriesMay 5, 2020
In this sample chapter from the MOS Study Guide for Microsoft Word Expert Exam MO-101, author Paul McFedries covers the skills tested in the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert exam for Microsoft Word 365 and Microsoft Word 2019 relating to using Word’s advanced editing and formatting features.
Overview of Windows PowerShell 5.0
- By Ed WilsonNov 2, 2015
- This chapter from "Windows PowerShell Step by Step, 3rd Edition" covers the basic use and capabilities of Windows PowerShell, how to install Windows PowerShell, how to use basic command-line utilities inside Windows PowerShell and access Windows PowerShell help, and run and get help on basic Windows PowerShell cmdlets.
- By Curtis Frye, Joan LambertJan 29, 2022
In this sample chapter from Microsoft Excel Step by Step (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365), you will review procedures related to naming data ranges, creating formulas to calculate values, summarizing data in one or more cells, copying and moving formulas, creating array formulas, troubleshooting issues with formula calculations, and configuring automatic and iterative calculation options.
- By Curtis FryeApr 9, 2019
In this chapter form Microsoft Excel 2019 Step by Step, author Curtis Frye guides you through procedures related to streamlining references to groups of data on your worksheets and creating and correcting formulas that summarize an organization’s business operations.
Plan for Exchange Online and Skype for Business Online
- By Orin ThomasApr 6, 2018
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref 70-347 Enabling Office 365 Services, 2nd Edition, learn how to configure anti-spam and anti-malware policies, determine an appropriate mailbox migration strategy, perform compliance operations, and manage settings at a tenancy level for Skype for Business Online.
Planning Microsoft Defender for Cloud adoption
- By Yuri Diogenes, Tom JanetscheckDec 17, 2022
In this sample chapter from Microsoft Defender for Cloud, you will learn more about Defender for Cloud architecture, use cases, and key considerations for adoption.
- By Daniil Maslyuk, Stepan Resl, Johnny WinterAug 5, 2024
The data preparation process should be done with the most efficient means possible, ensuring optimal usage of your Microsoft Fabric resources. In this sample chapter, you will learn to create objects in a lakehouse or warehouse, copy and transform data, and optimize performance. Skills 2.1 to 2.4 from Exam DP-600 are covered.
Preparing your environment for the cloud
- By Aaron Guilmette, Ed Fisher, Darryl KeggJun 26, 2023
In this sample chapter from Microsoft 365 Administration Inside Out, 3rd Edition explore topics such as setting up the subscription, assigning administrators, configuring network settings, cleaning up directories, updating client software, and synchronizing users. The chapter emphasizes the importance of selecting a permanent tenant name, which will be branded across your subscription and visible in various services like Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, and Office Online.
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