Rod Trent

The year is 2045, a century after World War II. As the world has moved on from the atrocities of World War II, an ominous force lurks in the depths of the cosmos, plotting its revenge. In the waning days of the war, the desperate dictator was abducted by an advanced alien civilization, the Kridrax, who saw his twisted genius as a valuable asset in their quest for universal domination.

Promising the chance to conquer Earth and exact his vengeance, the Kridrax performed a sinister… Show more

The year is 2045, a century after World War II. As the world has moved on from the atrocities of World War II, an ominous force lurks in the depths of the cosmos, plotting its revenge. In the waning days of the war, the desperate dictator was abducted by an advanced alien civilization, the Kridrax, who saw his twisted genius as a valuable asset in their quest for universal domination.

Promising the chance to conquer Earth and exact his vengeance, the Kridrax performed a sinister experiment – transplanting the dictator's consciousness into a synthetic body, one designed to sustain him indefinitely. For decades, the dictator bided his time, assisting the Kridrax in subjugating planet after planet, all while honing his thirst for power over the human race he so despised.

What follows is a harrowing interplanetary war, one that strains human resilience and resolve to the breaking point. Battered by the overwhelming force of the Kridrax onslaught, the human resistance finds itself pushed to the brink of annihilation time and again. Yet in the midst of the carnage, unlikely heroes emerge, their unwavering determination to protect their homeworld fueling a series of daring counterattacks and improbable victories. Show less

In the realm of Eldoria, where magic courses through ancient forests and craggy mountains, a legendary artifact lies shattered - the Ancient Crystal of Eldoria. This relic, capable of uniting or shattering the realms themselves, has been missing for centuries. But now, its fragments stir once more, setting into motion a chain of events that could reshape the very fabric of existence.

The stakes soar as an ancient prophecy unveils the truth: should the crystal be made whole, it will… Show more

In the realm of Eldoria, where magic courses through ancient forests and craggy mountains, a legendary artifact lies shattered - the Ancient Crystal of Eldoria. This relic, capable of uniting or shattering the realms themselves, has been missing for centuries. But now, its fragments stir once more, setting into motion a chain of events that could reshape the very fabric of existence.

The stakes soar as an ancient prophecy unveils the truth: should the crystal be made whole, it will trigger an apocalyptic event known as the Sundering, shattering existence itself. Only by understanding the relic's true purpose can our heroes hope to avert this cataclysm.

Yet as the dust settles, a new fragment gleams in the hilt of Eldric's sword, whispering of a new cycle beginning. The Ancient Crystal of Eldoria, much like the realms themselves, will never truly be silenced - its whispers echo eternal, waiting for the next Chosen to heed its call. Show less

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the power and potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have ignited what seems like - bubble or not - a technological revolution. The latest “hotness” of Generative AI has catapulted AI into the forefront of every technology conversation and as a Microsoft person, that joke absolutely applies to me. As a technology person, I was drawn to ChatGPT early on but as a security person I was immediately worried about the security of the shiny, new thing.

This book is a solid introduction to KQL, filled with discussion, explanations, query samples, and hands-on activities supplied through a demo environment anyone can access.

The book takes a logical, methodical approach to learning. Each chapter builds on the next. And while this book is focused on security and cybersecurity, the concepts here are necessary building blocks for gaining a good grasp of the query language for any use. And there's even a completion certificate that can be… Show more

This book is a solid introduction to KQL, filled with discussion, explanations, query samples, and hands-on activities supplied through a demo environment anyone can access.

The book takes a logical, methodical approach to learning. Each chapter builds on the next. And while this book is focused on security and cybersecurity, the concepts here are necessary building blocks for gaining a good grasp of the query language for any use. And there's even a completion certificate that can be requested once the work is complete! Show less

Now you can get IIS 5.0 right the first time using this practical introductory guide. Filled with walk-throughs and details on how to maximize IIS 5.0's new features, this book delivers everything you need to create Web-based business applications and browser-independent dynamic content. Also includes helpful tips on security and troubleshooting.

Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Systems Management Server on your organization’s network with help from Admin911: SMS.

This unique resource provides immediate solutions to problems and conflicts involving configuration management, hardware inventory, software distribution, Network Discovery, and reporting. You’ll also get troubleshooting tips for unattended installation, remote administration, and network monitoring. Use the preventive maintenance advice inside this book and… Show more

Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Systems Management Server on your organization’s network with help from Admin911: SMS.

This unique resource provides immediate solutions to problems and conflicts involving configuration management, hardware inventory, software distribution, Network Discovery, and reporting. You’ll also get troubleshooting tips for unattended installation, remote administration, and network monitoring. Use the preventive maintenance advice inside this book and save yourself hundreds of hours of problem-solving time. Show less

Learn to distribute and install software remotely by using Microsoft’s SMS Installer inside this complete hands-on guide If you are an administrator working with Windows NT or 2000, you know that distributing and installing software can be extremely time-consuming. By using SMS Installer, you can save a considerable amount of time and help reduce overall costs of configuration management for Windows-based desktop and server systems. This highly focused guidebook will show you how to use the SMS… Show more

Learn to distribute and install software remotely by using Microsoft’s SMS Installer inside this complete hands-on guide If you are an administrator working with Windows NT or 2000, you know that distributing and installing software can be extremely time-consuming. By using SMS Installer, you can save a considerable amount of time and help reduce overall costs of configuration management for Windows-based desktop and server systems. This highly focused guidebook will show you how to use the SMS Installer to bypass individual workstations, and package and install software remotely. Filled with ready-to-use scripts and containing step-by-step instructions, this detailed reference has all the tools that network administrators need to utilize the SMS Installer, one of the more remarkably useful and significant tools in System Management Server. Show less

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