Acknowledgments

As this book comes to life, we would like to thank several people who helped make it happen:

Sondra Scott, our Acquisitions Editor, who got the whole thing started and met many challenges to keep it going.

Laurie McGuire, our patient and helpful Developmental Editor.

Kevin Price, who agreed to step up and fill in chapters, under difficult circumstances.

Anjani Chittajallu and Andrew Indovina, our Technical Reviewers, who not only kept us honest, but also provided valuable insights and ideas.

Michael Pizzo, from Microsoft, who always responded immediately to questions, with either answers or referrals to the right people with the answers.

Our wives, children, families, and friends, who have supported us throughout and make it all worthwhile.