• Author(s): Bruce S. Davie, Adrian Farrel
• ISBN: 9780123744005
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Date: 11 Apr 2008
• Pages: 424

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a data plane and control technology that is used in packet (that is Internet Protocol) networks. Now over ten years old, it has taken root firmly as a fundamental tool in many service provider networks. The last ten years have seen a considerable consolidation of MPLS techniques and protocols. This has resulted in the abandoning of some of the original features of MPLS, and the development of other new features. MPLS has moved from a prospective solution, to a grown-up technology. Now that MPLS has reached this level of maturity, these new tools and features allow more sophisticated services to the users of the network. These tools and features are discussed within various contexts throughout several networking-related books published by MK and this presents us with a unique publishing opportunity.

The proposed book is a best-of-the-best collection of existing content from several books MK has published in recent years on MPLS technology (multi-label protocol switching). Individual chapters on MPLS technology are derived from a handful of MK books and are combined in one new volume in a way that makes sense as a reference work for those interested in new and developing aspects of this technology, i.e., network operators and designers who need to determine which aspects of their networks would benefit from MPLS technology and applications. It also serves as a definitive reference for engineers implementing MPLS-based products.

This book represents a quick and efficient way to bring valuable content together from leading experts in the field while creating a one-stop-shopping opportunity for customers to receive the information they would otherwise need to round up from separate sources. Suitable and current content will be collected from the following titles: Evans, Deploying IP and MPLS QoS (2006); Farrel, GMPLS (2005); Ash, Traffic Engineering (2006); Vasseur, Network Recovery (2005); Farrel, The Internet and Its Protocols (2004); Nadeau, MPLS Management (2003); and Davie, MPLS Technology and Applications (2000). These chapters will be updated where necessary and two new chapters will be added at the beginning and the end of the book to bring the content into focus and discuss next generation developments.

* Coverage of major applications of MPLS such as traffic engineering, VPNs, IP integration, GMPLS, and QoS written by leading experts in the field contributes to your practical knowledge of this key technology
* Shows you how to implement various MPLS applications that will result in saving your organization time and money
* Shows you how you can evaluate MPLS applications and techniques in relation to one another so you can develop an optimum network design

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Morgan.Kaufmann.MPLS.Next.Steps.Apr.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Dean Allemang, James Hendler
• ISBN: 9780123735560
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Date: 09 May 2008
• Pages: 352

The promise of the Semantic Web to provide a universal medium to exchange data information and knowledge has been well publicized. There are many sources too for basic information on the extensions to the WWW that permit content to be expressed in natural language yet used by software agents to easily find, share and integrate information. Until now individuals engaged in creating ontologies-- formal descriptions of the concepts, terms, and relationships within a given knowledge domain-- have had no sources beyond the technical standards documents.

Semantic Web for the Working Ontologist transforms this information into the practical knowledge that programmers and subject domain experts need. Authors Allemang and Hendler begin with solutions to the basic problems, but dont stop there: they demonstrate how to develop your own solutions to problems of increasing complexity and ensure that your skills will keep pace with the continued evolution of the Semantic Web.

Provides practical information for all programmers and subject matter experts engaged in modeling data to fit the requirements of the Semantic Web.
De-emphasizes algorithms and proofs, focusing instead on real-world problems, creative solutions, and highly illustrative examples.
Presents detailed, ready-to-apply recipes for use in many specific situations.
Shows how to create new recipes from RDF, RDFS, and OWL constructs.

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Morgan.Kaufmann.Semantic.Web.for.the.Working.Ontologist.May.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): David McFarland
• ISBN: 9780596510435
• Publisher: Pogue Press
• Date: 22 Jun 2007
• Pages: 995

Welcome to Dreamweaver CS3. This new version of the popular web design software offers a rich environment for building professional sites, with drag-and-drop simplicity, clean HTML code, and dynamic database-driven web site creation tools. Moreover, it's now integrated more tightly with Adobe's other products: Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, and their siblings. But with such sophisticated features, the software isn't simple.

So say hello to Dreamweaver CS3: The Missing Manual , the fifth edition of this bestselling book by experienced web site trainer and author David McFarland. This book helps both first-time and experienced web designers bring stunning, interactive web sites to life. With jargon-free language and clear descriptions, this new edition addresses both beginners who need step-by-step guidance as well as long-time Dreamweaver users who need a handy reference to address the inner-workings of the program.

Dreamweaver CS3: The Missing Manual teaches designers how to construct and manage web sites by examining web-page components and Dreamweaver's capabilities through "live examples". With a complete A-Z guide to designing, organizing, building and deploying a web site for those with no web design experience, this book:

• Takes you through the basics to advanced techniques to control the appearance of your web pages with CSS
• Shows you how to design dynamic database-driven web sites, from blogs to product catalogs, and from shopping carts to newsletter signup forms
• Teaches you how to master your web site, and manage thousands of pages effortlessly

Witty and objective, Dreamweaver CS3: The Missing Manual is a must for anyone who uses this highly popular program, from beginners to professionals. Altogether, it's the ultimate atlas for Dreamweaver CS3.

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OReilly.Dreamweaver.CS3.The.Missing.Manual.Jun.2007.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Philip Andrews
• ISBN: 9780240520971
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Date: 04 Feb 2008
• Pages: 424

Think you've exhausted all of the possibilities in Adobe's awesome Photoshop Elements software? Think again. In this fully updated essential guide, Philip Andrews delves deeper into the software than ever before with advanced tips, tricks, and techniques to help the experienced Elements user take their skills to the next level. Move beyond the basics and learn how to work with raw files. Create stunning panoramas without breaking the bank on a pano camera using the Elements Photomerge technology. Create professional-quality multimedia projects in no time. Using easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions as well as full color, inspirational images to demonstrate techniques, Philip shows you how to do all this and more in Advanced Photoshop Elements 6 for Digital Photographers. Don't fall behind the learning curve - instead, let Philip show you how to get one step ahead!

UNIQUE FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
*World-renowned Elements expert Philip Andrews takes you beyond the basics to help you get the most from this powerful software
*Precise step-by-step instructions cut through the fluff so you'll be perfecting your shots in no time!
*Packed with stunning full-color images that will inspire you to take your own work to the next level - let Philip show you what's possible when you dig a little deeper

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Focal.Press.Advanced.Photoshop.Elements.6.for.Digital.Photographers.Feb.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Max Schubert, Derrick Bennett, Jonathan Gines, Andrew Hay, John Strand
• ISBN: 9781597492676
• Publisher: Syngress
• Date: 22 May 2008
• Pages: 432

Nagios is an Open Source network, hardware, and application monitoring program. It is designed to inform system administrators of problems on their networks before their clients, end-users or managers do. Nagios is a SysAdmin's best friend. Nagios is installed on over 300,000 machines worldwide, and truly is a global product: approximately 25.6% of users are in the U.S., and 30% in EMEA. Nagios can monitor everything from network bandwidth to the temperature and humidity in a server room. SysAdmins are able to use Nagios for such a variety of purposes through custom software "plug ins" and third party hardware. SysAdmins customize these plug ins instructing Nagios to monitor the servers, applications, or devices that are most critical to their network infrastructure. These plug ins also allow SysAdmins to integrate Nagios with other monitoring devices and applications like Snort and Wireshark. Nagios can also be fully integrated with third party environmental monitoring devices and remote power supplies. When Nagios detects a problem, it can notify the SysAdmin in a variety of different ways (email, instant message, SMS, etc.). Current status information, historical logs, and reports can all be accessed via a web browser. Nagios could send a text message to a SysAdmin sitting on his couch at home that the temperature in the server room is too hot and could potentially damage the equipment. The SysAdmin can then check the status of the server from home using his Nagios Web interface, and then coordinate with the appropriate facility management personnel to check the air conditioning in the server room. This is merely one example of Nagios? capabilities. The same scenario could be applied to an overloaded Exchange server, a router being pounded by a Denial of Service Attack, or a user accessing or downloading unauthorized materials.

* Contains complete case study on deploying Nagios in an enterprise environment.
* Companion Web site offers 100 working Scripts for customizing Nagios plug-ins.
* Helps organizations adhere to federally mandated compliance regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley, or HIPAA.
* Details how to integrate Nagios with third-party hardware.

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Syngress.Nagios.3.Enterprise.Network.Monitoring.Including.Plug-Ins.and.Hardware.Devices.May.2008.eBook-DDU

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• Author(s): James Shore, Shane Warden
• ISBN: 9780596527679
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
• Date: 26 Oct 2007
• Pages: 430

The Art of Agile Development contains practical guidance for anyone considering or applying agile development for building valuable software. Plenty of books describe what agile development is or why it helps software projects succeed, but very few combine information for developers, managers, testers, and customers into a single package that they can apply directly.

This book provides no-nonsense advice on agile planning, development, delivery, and management taken from the authors' many years of experience with Extreme Programming (XP). You get a gestalt view of the agile development process, including comprehensive guidance for non-technical readers and hands-on technical practices for developers and testers.

The Art of Agile Development gives you clear answers to questions such as:

• How can we adopt agile development?
• Do we really need to pair program?
• What metrics should we report?
• What if I can't get my customer to participate?
• How much documentation should we write?
• When do we design and architect?
• As a non-developer, how should I work with my agile team?
• Where is my product roadmap?
• How does QA fit in?

The book teaches you how to adopt XP practices, describes each practice in detail, then discusses principles that will allow you to modify XP and create your own agile method. In particular, this book tackles the difficult aspects of agile development: the need for cooperation and trust among team members.

Whether you're currently part of an agile team, working with an agile team, or interested in agile development, this book provides the practical tips you need to start practicing agile development. As your experience grows, the book will grow with you, providing exercises and information that will teach you first to understand the rules of agile development, break them, and ultimately abandon rules altogether as you master the art of agile development.

"Jim Shore and Shane Warden expertly explain the practices and benefits of Extreme Programming. They offer advice from their real-world experiences in leading teams. They answer questions about the practices and show contraindications - ways that a practice may be mis-applied. They offer alternatives you can try if there are impediments to applying a practice, such as the lack of an on-site customer.

--Ken Pugh, Author of Jolt Award Winner, Prefactoring

"I will leave a copy of this book with every team I visit."

--Brian Marick, Exampler Consulting

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OReilly.The.Art.of.Agile.Development.Oct.2007.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Daniel P. Friedman, Mitchell Wand
• ISBN: 9780262062794
• Publisher: The MIT Press
• Edition: 3
• Date: 30 Apr 2008
• Pages: 416

This book provides students with a deep, working understanding of the essential concepts of programming languages. Most of these essentials relate to the semantics, or meaning, of program elements, and the text uses interpreters (short programs that directly analyze an abstract representation of the program text) to express the semantics of many essential language elements in a way that is both clear and executable. The approach is both analytical and hands-on. The book provides views of programming languages using widely varying levels of abstraction, maintaining a clear connection between the high-level and low-level views. Exercises are a vital part of the text and are scattered throughout; the text explains the key concepts, and the exercises explore alternative designs and other issues. The complete Scheme code for all the interpreters and analyzers in the book can be found online through The MIT Press Web site.

For this new edition, each chapter has been revised and many new exercises have been added. Significant additions have been made to the text, including completely new chapters on modules and continuation-passing style. Essentials of Programming Languages can be used for both graduate and undergraduate courses, and for continuing education courses for programmers.

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The.MIT.Press.Essentials.of.Programming.Languages.3rd.Edition.Apr.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Wendy Bohnenkamp, Jackie Iverson
• ISBN: 9781590476932
• Publisher: SAS Publishing
• Date: 18 Jun 2007
• Pages: 342

Jump-start your SAS graph skills! Here, in one convenient source, is all the information you need to create your own SAS graphs. This example-rich reference familiarizes you with custom tags in SAS AppDev Studio and shows you how to use ODS statements and the Java Device Driver to create graphs. Written for programmers at all experience levels, this dynamic book focuses on the attributes, parameters, and options that make graphs convey what you really want them to convey. It also provides SAS/GRAPH samples and WORK data sets. This text is suited for programmers who already know how to use SAS AppDev Studio to create and deploy a JSP or servlet application. A basic level of SAS ODS programming knowledge is required.

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SAS.Publishing.SAS.Graphics.for.Java.Jun.2007.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Robb Tracy
• ISBN: 9780071488747
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Edition: 1
• Date: 27 Aug 2007
• Pages: 1038

The most exam-focused CompTIA Linux+ study guide available

This fully integrated study system delivers trusted and up-to-date coverage of the newly revised CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. Featuring more than 200 review questions, step-by-step exercises, and in-depth explanations, this is the only study guide to include platform-independent practice exams. The CD-ROM contains sample questions, video training, and more.

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McGraw.Hill.Linux.plus.Certification.Study.Guide.Aug.2007.eBook-BBL

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• ISBN: 9781597492089
• Publisher: Syngress
• Edition: 2
• Date: 27 May 2008
• Pages: 512

The Updated Version of the Bestselling Nessus Book.

This is the ONLY Book to Read if You Run Nessus Across the Enterprise
Ever since its beginnings in early 1998, the Nessus Project has attracted security researchers from all walks of life. It continues this growth today. It has been adopted as a de facto standard by the security industry, vendor, and practitioner alike, many of whom rely on Nessus as the foundation to their security practices. Now, a team of leading developers have created the definitive book for the Nessus community.

* Perform a Vulnerability Assessment
Use Nessus to find programming errors that allow intruders to gain unauthorized access.

* Obtain and Install Nessus
Install from source or binary, set up up clients and user accounts, and update your plug-ins.

* Modify the Preferences Tab
Specify the options for Nmap and other complex, configurable components of Nessus.

* Understand Scanner Logic and Determine Actual Risk
Plan your scanning strategy and learn what variables can be changed.

* Prioritize Vulnerabilities
Prioritize and manage critical vulnerabilities, information leaks, and denial of service errors.

* Deal with False Positives
Learn the different types of false positives and the differences between intrusive and nonintrusive tests.

* Get Under the Hood of Nessus
Understand the architecture and design of Nessus and master the Nessus Attack Scripting Language (NASL).

* Scan the Entire Enterprise Network
Plan for enterprise deployment by gauging network bandwith and topology issues.

* Nessus is the premier Open Source vulnerability assessment tool, and has been voted the "most popular" Open Source security tool several times.

* The first edition is still the only book available on the product.

* Written by the world's premier Nessus developers and featuring a forword by the creator of Nessus, Renaud Deraison.

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Syngress.Nessus.Network.Auditing.Second.Edition.May.2008.eBook-DDU

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• Author(s): Alan Thorn
• ISBN: 9781598220322
• Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
• Date: 25 Jun 2007
• Pages: 500

Introduction to Game Programming with C++ is an exciting book for readers with no previous experience in game development. Starting from the basics of C++ and ending with the intracies of real-time 3D graphics, this book explores the interesting world of game making. It explains how to program, explores the meaning of object-oriented programming, and examines game algorithms, 2D and 3D games, sound and music, and how to create game installers. Overall, this book will introduce you to the world of game development and get you started on the right path to making games that sell.

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Wordware.Publishing.Introduction.to.Game.Programming.with.C.plus.plus.Jun.2007.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): David L. Cannon
• ISBN: 9780470231524
• Publisher: Sybex
• Edition: 2
• Date: 24 Mar 2008
• Pages: 570

Building on the proven approach of other Sybex Study Guides, this book takes the exam Content Areas, and Tasks and Knowledge Areas, and breaks them down for the reader in a clear and concise manner. The book will cover:

• The IS Audit Process.
• IT Governance.
• Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management.
• IT Service Delivery and Support.
• Protection of Information Assets.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

The book comes complete with Exam Essentials, Chapter Review Questions, and Real-World Scenarios, as well as two bonus Practice Exams, Flashcards, and a Glossary of Terms.

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Sybex.CISA.Certified.Information.Systems.Auditor.Study.Guide.2nd.Edition.Mar.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Omar AL Zabir
• ISBN: 9780596510503
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
• Date: 11 Jan 2008
• Pages: 308

If you think you're well versed in ASP.NET, think again. This exceptional guide gives you a master class in site building with ASP.NET 3.5 and other cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. You learn how to develop rock-solid web portal applications that can withstand millions of hits every day while surviving scalability and security pressures -- not just for mass-consumer homepages, but also for dashboards that deliver powerful content aggregation for enterprises. Written by Omar AL Zabir, co-founder and CTO of Pageflakes, Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5 demonstrates how to develop portals similar to My Yahoo!, iGoogle, and Pageflakes using ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX, Windows Workflow Foundation, LINQ and .NET 3.5. Through the course of the book, AL Zabir builds an open source Ajax-enabled portal prototype (available online at "www.dropthings.com"), and walks you though the design and architectural challenges, advanced Ajax concepts, performance optimization techniques, and server-side scalability problems involved. You learn how to: Implement a highly decoupled architecture following the popular n-tier, widget-based application model Provide drag-and-drop functionality, and use ASP.NET 3.5 to build the server-side part of the web layer Use LINQ to build the data access layer, and Windows Workflow Foundation to build the business layer as a collection of workflows Build client-side widgets using JavaScript for faster performance and better caching Get maximum performance out of the ASP.NET AJAX Framework for faster, more dynamic, and scalable sites Build a custom web service call handler to overcome shortcomings in ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 for asynchronous, transactional, cache-friendlyweb services Overcome JavaScript performance problems, and help the user interface load faster and be more responsive Solve scalability and security problems as your site grows from hundreds to millions of users Deploy and run a high-volume production site while solving software, hardware, hosting, and Internet infrastructure problems Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5 also presents real-world ASP.NET challenges that the author has solved in building educational and enterprise portals, plus thirteen production disasters common to web applications serving millions of users. If you're ready to build state-of-the art, high-volume web applications, this book has exactly what you need.

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OReilly.Building.a.Web.2.0.Portal.with.ASP.NET.3.5.Jan.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Rod Wynne-Powell
• ISBN: 9780240520278
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Edition: 1
• Date: 21 Jan 2008
• Pages: 328

If you're a photographer using a Mac and why wouldn't you be? then you need this guide to optimizing OS X for your photography workflow.

Macs are still the hardware of choice for the cream of digital imaging experts over two million registered Mac users of Adobe Photoshop can't be wrong. Let the expert advice of Rod Wynne-Powell help you to:
* Configure your Mac for a trouble-free life from capture to output
* Speed up your photography workflow using Photoshop, Bridge and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite
* Optimize your color management system and ensure the highest quality image results
* Save time through effective storage and retrieval of images

Years of experience dealing with digital image makers queries on a day-to-day basis means he also knows that problems can and do happen even on a Mac so this book is also packed full of vital troubleshooting advice and ways to avoid the pitfalls in the first place.

The only Mac OS X book written specifically for photographers, this unique guide to troubleshooting and working with digital images on a Mac is fully updated for the Leopard release of OS X.

Rod Wynne-Powell runs Solutions Photographic as a retoucher, trainer and consultant for digital photographers. He is an accomplished photographer and an alpha tester for Adobe Photoshop, and acts as technical checker for Martin Evenings Adobe Photoshop for Photographer, also published by Focal Press.

The Digital Workflow series from Focal Press
The Digital Workflow series offers clear, highly-illustrated, in-depth, practical guides to each part of the digital workflow process. Each guide helps photographers and digital image makers to work faster, work smarter and create great images. The focus is on what the working photographer and digital image maker need to know to get the job done.

WORK FASTER WORK SMARTER CREATE GREAT IMAGES
Focal Press Books: for photographers, by photographers

* The only Mac OS X book written by a photographer and digital imaging expert specifically for the digital imaging industry
* Invaluable tips on trouble-shooting and running software on a Mac, clearly explained with full colour images and screen-grabs
* Part of the Focal photography Digital Workflow series that shows you how to save time, increase efficiency and create great images

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Focal.Press.Mac.OS.X.for.Photographers.Jan.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Dejan Sarka, Andy Leonard, Javier Loria, Adolfo Wiernik
• ISBN: 9780735623422
• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Date: 12 Sep 2007
• Pages: 656

This 2-in-1 training kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-441, an exam for the MCITP: Database Developer certification. Ace your exam prepand build real-world job skillswith lessons, case scenarios, practice tests, and more.

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Microsoft.Press.MCITP.Self.Paced.Training.Kit.Exam.70-441.Sep.2007.eBook-BBL

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• ISBN: 9781597492577
• Publisher: Syngress
• Date: 15 Feb 2008
• Pages: 360

Netcat in one of the most commonly used anti-hacking tools in the world. It reads and writes data across network connections, using the TCP/IP protocol. It is designed to be a reliable "back-end" tool that can be used directly or easily driven by other programs and scripts. At the same time, it is a feature-rich network debugging tool, since it can create almost any kind of connection you would need and has very interesting built-in capabilities. It lends itself to being useful in a myriad of situations. This book offers a comprehensive look at its possibilities.

* Comprehensive introduction to the #4 most popular open source security tool
available
* Tips and tricks on the legitimate uses of Netcat
* Detailed information on its nefarious purposes
* Demystifies security issues surrounding Netcat
* Case studies featuring dozens of ways to use Netcat in daily tasks

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Syngress.Netcat.Power.Tools.Feb.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Mark Cousins, Russ Hepworth-Sawyer
• ISBN: 9780240520476
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Date: 05 May 2008
• Pages: 384

Logic is a powerful piece of software that can often prove to be daunting and difficult to navigate but help is at hand whether you are a Pro or Express use. By providing comprehensive and systematic coverage of the software philosophy and the features of the programme in detail, this book will enable you to get the most out of Logic when creating music.

With a clear and involving writing style and fresh, visually engaging layout, the authors cut through the complexities of the programme providing a comprehensive start to finish guide that allows you access information quickly and get the most out of the programme.

Comprehensive and systematic coverage of the software

Provides solid foundation of the softwares philosophy as well as covering the features in detail

Includes a mix of main text, box outs, instructional walkthroughs and knowledge bases to help access information clearly

CD with audio examples, samples (Apple loops), logic songs, sampler instruments and instrument patches

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Focal.Press.Logic.Pro.8.Audio.and.Music.Production.May.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Doug Lowe
• ISBN: 9780470179154
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Edition: 3
• Date: 17 Mar 2008
• Pages: 876

10 books in 1 - your key to networking success!

Your one-stop guide to the latest updates on networking

Packed with new and updated material on Windows Server 2008, the latest Red Hat(r) Fedora(r), Vista, and Office 2007, and the most up-to-date wireless standards, this solitary reference contains everything you need to manage both large and small networks. With these ten minibooks, you'll discover how to make your network share information in the most efficient way possible.

Discover how to:

• Manage Macs in a Windows environment
• Handle mobile devices on a network
• Configure Windows(r) XP and Vista clients
• Back up and protect your data
• Set up a wireless network

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For.Dummies.Networking.All.in.One.Desk.Reference.For.Dummies.Mar.2008.eBook-DDU

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• Author(s): Deepankar Medhi, Karthikeyan Ramasamy
• ISBN: 9780120885886
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Date: 29 Mar 2007
• Pages: 824

Network routing can be broadly categorized into Internet routing, PSTN routing, and telecommunication transport network routing. This book systematically considers these routing paradigms, as well as their interoperability. The authors discuss how algorithms, protocols, analysis, and operational deployment impact these approaches. A unique feature of the book is consideration of both macro-state and micro-state in routing; that is, how routing is accomplished at the level of networks and how routers or switches are designed to enable efficient routing.

In reading this book, one will learn about 1) the evolution of network routing, 2) the role of IP and E.164 addressing in routing, 3) the impact on router and switching architectures and their design, 4) deployment of network routing protocols, 5) the role of traffic engineering in routing, and 6) lessons learned from implementation and operational experience. This book explores the strengths and weaknesses that should be considered during deployment of future routing schemes as well as actual implementation of these schemes. It allows the reader to understand how different routing strategies work and are employed and the connection between them. This is accomplished in part by the authors' use of numerous real-world examples to bring the material alive.

. Bridges the gap between theory and practice in network routing, including the fine points of implementation and operational experience
. Routing in a multitude of technologies discussed in practical detail, including, IP/MPLS, PSTN, and optical networking
. Routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP presented in detail
. A detailed coverage of various router and switch architectures
. A comprehensive discussion about algorithms on IP-lookup and packet classification
. Accessible to a wide audience due to its vendor-neutral approach
. CD-ROM with bonus chapters on advanced topics

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Morgan.Kaufmann.Network.Routing.Algorithms.Protocols.and.Architectures.Mar.2007.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): James M. Van Verth, Lars M. Bishop
• ISBN: 9780123742971
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Edition: 2
• Date: 16 May 2008
• Pages: 704

Essential Mathematics for Games and Interactive Applications, 2nd edition presents the core mathematics necessary for sophisticated 3D graphics and interactive physical simulations. The book begins with linear algebra and matrix multiplication and expands on this foundation to cover such topics as color and lighting, interpolation, animation and basic game physics. Essential Mathematics focuses on the issues of 3D game development important to programmers and includes optimization guidance throughout.

The new edition Windows code will now use Visual Studio.NET. There will also be DirectX support provided, along with OpenGL - due to its cross-platform nature. Programmers will find more concrete examples included in this edition, as well as additional information on tuning, optimization and robustness.

The book has a companion CD-ROM with exercises and a test bank for the academic secondary market, and for main market: code examples built around a shared code base, including a math library covering all the topics presented in the book, a core vector/matrix math engine, and libraries to support basic 3D rendering and interaction. There is also an associated website with updates and code patches, and PowerPoint slides from presentations.

--Simple game engine with math, rendering, and input libraries on the CD-ROM, so that game developers can immediately start applying the techniques they learn in a basic codebase.
--Exercises on the CD-ROM for educators to use for course material
--Code samples shown throughout the book for real-world application

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Morgan.Kaufmann.Essential.Mathematics.for.Games.and.Interactive.Applications.A.Programmers.Guide.2nd.Edition.May.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Yang Xiao
• ISBN: 9780849379215
• Publisher: AUERBACH
• Date: 17 Apr 2007
• Pages: 440

Despite recent dramatic advances in computer security regarding the proliferation of services and applications, security threats are still major impediments in the deployment of these services. Paying serious attention to these issues, Security in Distributed, Grid, Mobile, and Pervasive Computing focuses on the increasing demand to guarantee privacy, integrity, and availability of resources in networks and distributed systems. A rich and useful presentation of strategies for security issues, the book covers each computing area in separate sections. It first reviews security issues and challenges in content distribution networks, describes key agreement protocols based on the Diffie-Hellman key exchange and key management protocols for complex distributed systems like the Internet, and discusses securing design patterns for distributed systems. The next section focuses on security in mobile computing and wireless networks, covering wireless authentication methods, secure data aggregation, and anonymous routing protocol. After a section on grid computing security, the book presents an overview of security solutions for pervasive healthcare systems and surveys wireless sensor network security. With more and more vital information stored on computers, security professionals need to know how to combat threats and complications. Offering strategies to tackle these issues, this book provides essential security information for researchers, practitioners, educators, and graduate students in the field.

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Auerbach.Security.in.Distributed.Grid.Mobile.and.Pervasive.Computing.Apr.2007.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Anthony Piltzecker
• ISBN: 9781597492492
• Publisher: Syngress
• Edition: 1
• Date: 24 Apr 2008
• Pages: 800

This exam is designed to validate skills as a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator. This exam will fulfill the Windows Server 2008 IT Professional requirements of Exam 70-647.

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional(MCITP) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCITP candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics: 250 to 5,000 or more users; three or more physical locations; and three or more domain controllers.

A MCITP Enterprise Administrator is responsible for the overall IT environment and architecture, and translates business goals into technology decisions and designs mid-range to long-term strategies. The enterprise administrator is also responsible for infrastructure design and global configuration changes.

* Interactive FastTrack e-learning modules help simplify difficult exam topics
* Two full-function ExamDay practice exams guarantee double coverage of all exam objectives
* Free download of audio FastTracks for use with iPods or other MP3 players
* 1000 page "DRILL DOWN" reference for comprehensive topic review* THE independent source of exam day tips, techniques, and warnings not available from Microsoft
* Comprehensive study guide guarantees 100% coverage of all Microsoft's exam objectives

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Syngress.The.Real.MCTS.MCITP.Exam.70-647.Prep.Kit.Apr.2008.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): Roger Cusson, Jamie Cardoso
• ISBN: 9780240809120
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Edition: 1
• Date: 15 Apr 2007
• Pages: 344

Bring new realism to your visualizations with a command of the 3ds Max toolset. Three step-by-step tutorials demonstrate exterior and interior, day and night lighting scenes. You learn the nuts and bolts of importing models from CAD programs, lighting, applying mr shaders and materials, and optimizing your renders. Mental ray is made simple with an accessible description of its tools.

* Color reproductions illustrate a wide array of subtle techniques.
* mental ray is made easy with accesible demonstations.
* Companion CD contains all of the project files.

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Focal.Press.Realistic.Architectural.Visualization.with.3ds.Max.and.mental.ray.Apr.2007.eBook-BBL

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• Author(s): James Pyles
• ISBN: 9780470226636
• Publisher: Sybex
• Date: 31 Mar 2008
• Pages: 617

Prepare for Microsoft's new certification for SharePoint administrators

Qualified SharePoint administrators are in demand, and what better way to show your expertise in this growing field than with Microsoft's new MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 , Configuration certification. Inside, find everything you need to prepare for exam 70-630, including full coverage of exam topics such as configuring content management, managing business intelligence, and more.

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
• Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

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