Gallo and Hancock provide a sophisticated introduction to their subject in a clear, readable format. These two top networking experts answer hundreds of questions about hardware, software, standards, and future directions in network technology.

• Wireless networks
• Convergence of voice and data
• Multimedia networking

Networking Explained, Second Ed. offers a comprehensive overview of computer networking, with new chapters and sections to cover the latest developments in the field, including voice and data wireless networking, multimedia networking, and network convergence. Gallo and Hancock provide a sophisticated introduction to their subject in a clear, readable format. These two top networking experts answer hundreds of questions about hardware, software, standards, and future directions in network technology.

About the Author

William M. Hancock, PhD, CISSP, CISM, is VP of Security and Chief Security Officer of Cable & Wireless, one of the largest telecom and hosting companies in the world. He has over 30 years of experience in networking, security and related technologies and is the author of many books and articles on security, networking and technology strategy.

One of the attractions of fuzzy logic is its utility in solving many real engineering problems. As many have realised, the major obstacles in building a real intelligent machine involve dealing with random disturbances, processing large amounts of imprecise data, interacting with a dynamically changing environment, and coping with uncertainty. Neural-fuzzy techniques help one to solve many of these problems.

Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems reflects the most recent developments in neural networks and fuzzy logic, and their application in intelligent systems. In addition, the balance between theoretical work and applications makes the book suitable for both researchers and engineers, as well as for graduate students.

This title offers the perfect self-study tool to allow you to prepare confidently at your own pace, in your own time. Comprehensive and focused on teaching what you need to understand--not just facts you need to know--this book is the most complete test preparation tool available on the market. Structured according to the exam objectives, Solaris 8 Training Guide (310-011 and 310-012): System Administrator Certification prepares you by concentrating on subjects such as:

• System startup and customization
• User security
• Software administration
• Writing scripts
• Networking

Expert author Bill Calkins's extensive compilation of real-world experiences, including warnings about possible pitfalls, will help administrators obtain Solaris 8 certification. As a best-selling author and revered instructor/consultant, Bill Calkins is very much a Voice That Matters in the Solaris community. The owner and president of Pyramid Consulting (near Grand Rapids, Mich.), Calkins has more than 17 years of experience in UNIX system administration and consulting with more than 90 companies. As an instructor, he worked in both corporate and university settings, guiding several hundred toward their Solaris certifications.

About the Author

Expert author Bill Calkins' extensive compilation of real-world experiences, including warnings about possible pitfalls, will help administrators obtain Solaris 8 certification.

As a best-selling author and revered instructor/consultant, Bill Calkins is very much a Voice That Matters in the Solaris community. The owner and president of Pyramid Consulting (near Grand Rapids, Mich.), Calkins has more than 17 years of experience in UNIX system administration and consulting with more than 90 companies. As an instructor, he worked in both corporate and university settings, guiding several hundred toward their Solaris certifications.

Welcome to the MCSE Training Kit—Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Services. This kit prepares you to install, configure, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory.

This kit introduces you to Windows 2000 Active Directory and prepares you to plan, configure, and administer your Active Directory infrastructure. You will learn to configure Domain Name System (DNS) to manage name resolution, schema, and replication. You will also learn to use Active Directory to centrally manage users, groups, shared folders, and network resources, and to administer the user environment and software with group policy. This kit shows you how to implement and troubleshoot security in a directory services infrastructure and monitor and optimize Active Directory performance. You also learn to deploy Windows 2000 remotely using Remote Installation Services (RIS).

This course supports the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer program.

Learn how to implement and administer Microsoft- Windows- 2000 Active Directory- Services as you prepare for MCP Exam 70-217, a core credit for MCSE certification. Includes study guide, exam prep, test-readiness tool, evaluation software, and eBook.

When software development teams move to agile methods, experienced project managers often struggle—doubtful about the new approach and uncertain about their new roles and responsibilities. In this book, two long-time certified Project Management Professionals (PMP^Rs) and Scrum trainers have built a bridge to this dynamic new paradigm. They show experienced project managers how to successfully transition to agile by refocusing on facilitation and collaboration, not “command and control.”

 

The authors begin by explaining how agile works: how it differs from traditional “plan-driven” methodologies, the benefits it promises, and the real-world results it delivers. Next, they systematically map the Project Management Institute’s classic, methodology-independent techniques and terminology to agile practices. They cover both process and project lifecycles and carefully address vital issues ranging from scope and time to cost management and stakeholder communication. Finally, drawing on their own extensive personal experience, they put a human face on your personal transition to agile--covering the emotional challenges, personal values, and key leadership traits you’ll need to succeed.