Acknowledgments

As a father of five, I think I can safely say that every book I write is like going through pregnancy. By the end of it, you are ready just to be done. Just as with a pregnancy you need a good coach to get through it with a positive attitude. There are a number of people I want to thank at Wrox and Wiley for helping get me through another book with encouragement throughout the endeavor: Jim Minatel, who has got to be one of the easiest acquisition editors I have worked with. He can prod you on, yet ease pressure from you at the same time. Howard Jones, by far the best development editor, who encourages you with every phone call and has you looking forward to every page of red marks. My thanks also go to the technical editors for their positive remarks and keeping me honest.

I want to thank good friend Mark Woodlief, who worked on the Security chapter and case study and provided examples in a pinch when I was brain dead.

At Microsoft I want to thank Ned Friend for recommending me for the task and providing answers to my questions when needed. Thanks are also due to the MVP leads Rita Nikas and April Dalke for being quick to get resources when needed, and also just for being good friends. You two are awesome and give Microsoft a great name.

Thanks again for Woodinville Starbucks #2, for keeping my seat warm and latte hot.

As usual, I have to of course thank my patient, if unruly, family for putting up with me in the writing mode again. Especially my lovely wife Diana, who puts up with so much.