Improving business processes, whatever or wherever they are in the enterprise, is an acknowledged way of improving the bottom line. Whether it's re-engineering, Six Sigma, TQM, or any number of other techniques, the problem is that it's usually such a huge undertaking that it's more work than it's worth. Kelvin F. Cross proposes that results can be achieved much more easily by going in and performing "surgical strikes" on specific areas that need improvement, without turning the entire thing into a "science project." And now his method is available for anyone seeking to streamline process structures. Using case studies from companies including AT&T, GE, and Weight Watchers International to illustrate the remarkable results that can be achieved, Quick Hits sums up the ten key areas that are perfect targets for surgical strikes, demonstrating exactly how to handle each type of problem. By showing how to determine which approach to use for any given situation, the book gives readers an arsenal of tactical and judicious methods designed to be low risk, low cost, and very effective.

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An examination of unique security problems posed by wireless ad hoc networks and their solutions

Security for Wireless Ad hoc Networks helps pave the way for the commercialization of wireless ad hoc networks by addressing the unique security risks that these networks raise. The author team offers a critical analysis of existing research findings and also discusses the direction and preliminary findings of ongoing research. Readers learn the advantages and disadvantages of the leading proposed security schemes. Moreover, readers are given the tools they need to assess the security implications of the protocols they design.

This text begins with a discussion outlining the threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities inherent in ad hoc wireless networks. Next, the authors introduce basic security concepts that serve as a foundation for the text's examination of strategies and techniques forsecuring the network. Among the topics presented are:

• Basic cryptography mechanisms
• Key management
• Secure routing
• Intrusion detection
• Security policy management
• Secure location determination

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This book is for developers with a desire to learn about this new and exciting technology and how it can be a benefit in their environment. While a previous knowledge of SQLServer 2000, T-SQL, and previous versions of SQLXMLwill come in handy, it is certainly not a perquisite to reading this book. Adecent understanding about XMLand related technologies (such as XQuery) will also be useful when reading this book, but it isn’t necessary.

MS is serious about XMLand it could not be more evident than with the release of SQLServer 2005, supporting a full-blown new xml data type. This new data type can be used as a column or in variables and stored procedures. It also supports technologies such as XQuery and XMLData Manipulation Language, which provides full query and data modification capabilities on the xml data type.

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Micro$oft has always provided world-class development tools for developers. From the release of Visual Basic 1 to Visual Studio 2005, Micro$oft has provided groundbreaking tools to make developers’ lives easier. With the release of Visual Studio 2005, we’ve done a considerable amount of work to help the individual developer be even more productive—refactoring, the My Namespace, edit-and-continue, and improvements in the .NET Framework are just a few examples.

But with Visual Studio 2005, we’ve expanded our focus beyond the developer to the entire development process itself. Visual Studio Team System takes a larger view of the developer’s world. It acknowledges the project management aspects of development, the architecture, and the testing phase of the development life cycle; in other words, Visual Studio Team System takes into account the entire software development life cycle. This shift away from purely an individual’s perspective is designed to ease the burden on development organizations by helping every member of the team gain more insight, and oversight, of the software development life cycle.

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The audience for which this book is intended, is quite literally, anyone who feels it is to his or her benefit to know something about SQL performance or about how to design tables and indexes effectively, as well as those having a direct responsibility for designing indexes, anyone coding SQL statements as queries or as part of application programs, and those who are responsible for maintaining the relational data and the relational environment. All will benefit to a varying degree if they feel some responsibility for the performance effects of what they are doing.

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Linux Bible 2007 Edition is here to open your eyes to what Linux is, where it came from, and where it's going. But, most of all, the book is here to hand you Linux and help you get started. Because Linux is the operating system of free speech and free choice, Linux Bible gives you choices in selecting the Linux that is right for you.

Unlike other books on Linux, this book doesnít tie you to one Linux distribution. The book teaches you the essentials of Linux graphical interfaces, shell commands, and basic system administration. Separate chapters break down many of the major Linux distributions available today. Then descriptions of the major software projects in most Linux distributions (KDE and GNOME desktops, Apache Web servers, Samba file and printer sharing, and so on) guide you in setting up and using those features, regardless of which Linux you choose.

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Programming Excel isn't about adding new features as much as it's about combining existing features to solve particular problems. With Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), you can transform Excel into a task-specific piece of software that will quickly and precisely serve your needs. This single-source reference and how-to guide will teach you to use the complete range of Excel programming tasks to solve problems. Developers looking forward to .NET development will also find discussion of how the Excel object model works with .NET tools, including Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO).

Why program Excel? For solving complex calculations and presenting results, Excel is amazingly complete with every imaginable feature already in place. But programming Excel isn't about adding new features as much as it's about combining existing features to solve particular problems. With a few modifications, you can transform Excel into a task-specific piece of software that will quickly and precisely serve your needs. In other words, Excel is an ideal platform for probably millions of small spreadsheet-based software solutions.

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The Windows Server 2003 Planning Network Infrastructure course from LearnKey prepares you with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and maintain a Windows Server 2003 network. Expert instructor Michael Storm demonstrates critical skills like how to plan for server and network security, routing and remote access, and server availability. At the conclusion of the course, you will understand the skills required to plan a Windows Server 2003 network, and be prepared to pass MCP exam 70-293.
 
Benefits   

 • This course meets MCP exam 70-293 objectives.
 • Develop your abilities and IT credibility.
 • Increase your career opportunities and earning potential. 5 CDs 

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The Exchange Server 2003 Implementation course from LearnKey provides in-depth training on implementation, managing, and troubleshooting an Exchange Server 2003. Expert instructor Aaron Spurlock takes you through installation, configuration and upgrading from earlier versions. He also covers exchange security, managing address lists, and more. If you have a working knowledge of networking principles and Internet protocols or experience with Windows Server 2003, this is the course for you. This courses meet the requirements to pass MCP exam 70-284

Benefits   

 • Enhance your career with the messaging specialist credential.
 • Increase your earning potential with IT certification.
 • Meet the requirements to pass MCP exam 70-284.

5 CDs  

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