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• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (March 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240809548
• ISBN-13: 978-0240809540
• Book Description
  IPTV and Internet Video clearly explains and demystifies the functions, markets, and future impact of this exploding technology. This book contains an overview of hardware, software, and Internet technologies, case studies, and covers a range of products and services. It is a guide to help leaders master the key trends and drivers transforming the world of broadcast television and the Web. Each piece of the puzzle is discussed in detail, from head ends, Web portals and VOD servers through advanced IP (more…)

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• Paperback: 850 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press; Paperbound edition (June 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555583466
• ISBN-13: 978-1555583460
• Book Description
  Microsoft Outlook is the most widely used e-mail program and offers the most programmability. Sue Mosher introduces key concepts for programming Outlook using Visual Basic for Applications, custom Outlook forms, and external scripts, without the need for additional development tools.

  For those who manage Outlook installations, it demonstrates how to use new features in the Outlook 2007 programming model such as building scripts that can create rules and views and manage categories. Power users will discover how to enhance Outlook with custom features, such as the ability to process incoming mail and extract key information. Aimed at the non-professional programmer, it also provides a quick guide to Outlook programming basics for pro developers who want to dive into Outlook integration. (more…)

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• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 1 edition (March 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587052687
• ISBN-13: 978-1587052682
• Book Description
  

  Voice and Video Conferencing Fundamentals

   

  Design, develop, select, deploy, and support advanced IP-based audio and video conferencing systems

   

  Scott Firestone, Thiya Ramalingam, Steve Fry

   

  As audio and video conferencing move rapidly into the mainstream, customers and end users are demanding unprecedented performance, reliability, scalability, and security. In Voice and Video Conferencing Fundamentals, three leading experts systematically introduce the principles, technologies, and protocols underlying today’s state-of-the-art conferencing systems. Discover how to use these concepts and techniques to deliver unified, presence-enabled services that integrate voice, video, telephony, networks, and the Internet—and enable breakthrough business collaboration. (more…)

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• Hardcover: 840 pages
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1 edition (June 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123735807
• ISBN-13: 978-0123735805
• Book Description
  This book provides comprehensive coverage of mobile data networking and mobile communications under a single cover for diverse audiences including managers, practicing engineers, and students who need to understand this industry. In the last two decades, many books have been written on the subject of wireless (more…)

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• Paperback: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press (June 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555583474
• ISBN-13: 978-1555583477
• Book Description
  Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 marks the biggest advancement in the history of the Exchange Product group. The completely re-engineered server system will change the face of how IT administrators approach Exchange.

  Tony Redmond, one of the worlds most acclaimed Exchange experts, offers insider insight from the very basics of the newly transformed architecture to understanding the nuances of the new and improved Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 and the two new administrative interfacesthe Exchange Management Console (EMC) and the Exchange Management Shell (EMS). (more…)

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• Paperback: 912 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 2 edition (August 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587054574
• ISBN-13: 978-1587054570
• Book Description
  

  Cisco ASA, PIX, and FWSM Firewall Handbook, Second Edition, is a guide for the most commonly implemented features of the popular Cisco® firewall security solutions. Fully updated to cover the latest firewall releases, this book helps you to quickly and easily configure, integrate, and manage the entire suite of Cisco firewall products, including ASA, PIX®, and the Catalyst® Firewall Services Module (FWSM). (more…)

This unique Linux networking tutorial/reference by experts provides readers with a practical overview and understanding of the implementation of networking protocols in the Linux kernel. The book shows how networking behavior and protocols can be implemented within the Linux operating system. Introduction to the Linux kernel, mainly focusing on the upcoming kernel version 2.4 but also valid for version 2.2 kernels. The organization of the book follows the TCP/IP layering model, beginning with the kernel’s network device drivers, continuing with link-layer protocols such as PPP, and finally giving a description of all core protocols of the TCP/IP protocol family. Additional supplementary protocols such as RSVP, IP Security, and Mobile IP are also covered. For anyone interested in Linux or networking, including network programmers and administrators.

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• Paperback: 1104 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (May 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067232847X
• ISBN-13: 978-0672328473
• Book Description
  

  Continuing with the tradition of offering the best and most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market, Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed includes new and additional material based on the latest release of Red Hat’s Fedora Core Linux distribution. Incorporating an advanced approach to presenting information about Fedora, the book aims to provide the best and latest information that intermediate to advanced Linux users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and security. (more…)

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• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Sams (June 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672328380
• ISBN-13: 978-0672328381
• Book Description
  Linux Phrasebook is sure to become the pocket guide that you keep within reach at all times. This concise, handy reference can be used “in the street,” just like a language phrasebook. Skipping the usual tutorial on Linux, the Linux Phrasebook goes straight to practical Linux uses, providing immediate applicable solutions for day-to-day tasks. It includes code phrases that allow Linux users to employ the command line to complete onerous and repetitive tasks, as well as flexible code and commands can be customized to meet the needs of any Linux user. The concise information combined with random accessibility makes the Linux Phrasebook a robust, yet agile, reference guide that no Linux user should be without. (more…)

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• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (March 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590596277
• ISBN-13: 978-1590596272
• Book Description
• Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional is the best-selling guide to the hottest new Linux distribution. Within its 600 in-depth pages, you’ll learn how to become a pro-level Linux user.The book starts by introducing you to the world of Linux. Then it outlines Ubuntu installation in illustrated steps, after which you’ll learn how to configure every piece of everyday tech hardware such as your Internet connection, printers, 3D graphics cards, Bluetooth devices, and much more. Then you’ll learn fun tasks such as listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, performing office tasks, and even image editing. (more…)

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• Paperback: 502 pages
• Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc.; 1 edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596008015
• ISBN-13: 978-0596008017
• Book Description
  GNU/Linux is an immensely popular operating system that is both extremely stable and reliable. But it can also induce minor headaches at the most inopportune times, if you’re not fully up to speed with its capabilities.

  A unique approach to running and administering Linux systems, Linux Annoyances for Geeks addresses the many poorly documented and under appreciated topics that make the difference between a system you struggle with and a system you really enjoy. This book is for power users and system administrators who want to clear away barriers to using Linux for themselves and for less trained users in their organizations. (more…)

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• Paperback: 942 pages
• Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc.; 3 edition (November 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596005652
• ISBN-13: 978-0596005658
• Book Description
  In order to thoroughly understand what makes Linux tick and why it works so well on a wide variety of systems, you need to delve deep into the heart of the kernel. The kernel handles all interactions between the CPU and the external world, and determines which programs will share processor time, in what order. It manages limited memory so well that hundreds of processes can share the system efficiently, and expertly organizes data transfers so that the CPU isn’t kept waiting any longer than necessary for the relatively slow disks. (more…)

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• Paperback: 874 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; Pap/Dvdr edition (August 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764567934
• ISBN-13: 978-0764567933
• Book Description
  
  • This essential reference organizes material into a set of nine stand-alone, task-oriented minibooks that enable readers to understand all aspects of the Fedora OS, the latest release of the most popular Linux distribution
  • Each minibook covers a different aspect of Fedora, such as getting users started with Fedora, the various workstations and applications, OpenOffice.org, networking, system administration, security, running Internet servers on a Fedora system, and programming
  • More experienced readers can use this desktop reference to look up how to perform specific tasks, such as hooking up to the Internet, using a cable modem, or reading e-mail
  • Includes the full Fedora Core distribution with source code on DVD and all of the CD content that comes with Fedora, saving readers hours of download time (more…)

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• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc.; 4 edition (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059600589X
• ISBN-13: 978-0596005894
• Book Description
  The GNU/Linux® success story is well known. Firmly established as a high-performance operating system, its worldwide installations are increasing at phenomenal rates. Much of this success has been on the server side, but more and more PC users are turning to Linux on the desktop, as well. For those grounded in Microsoft Windows® or Apple Macintosh® graphical interfaces, the first look at a (more…)

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• Paperback: 992 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (October 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764599496
• ISBN-13: 978-0764599491
• Book Description
  
  • Starts with the basics of Red Hat, the leading Linux distribution in the U.S., such as network planning and Red Hat installation and configuration
  • Offers a close look at the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and Fedora Core 4 releases
  • New chapters cover configuring a database server, creating a VNC server, monitoring performance, providing Web services, exploring SELinux security basics, and exploring desktops
  • Demonstrates how to maximize the use of Red Hat Network, upgrade and customize the kernel, install and upgrade software packages, and back up and restore the file system (more…)

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• Paperback: 848 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 2 edition (November 13, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130464562
• ISBN-13: 978-0130464569
• Book Info
  A hands-on guide to protecting Linux data from security risks. Introduces readers to the seven deadly sins of Linux security, showing how to set up firewalls, break in case studies, block spam, develop internal security policies, and recover from an intrusion quickly. Softcover. DLC: Linux. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. (more…)

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• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Pap/Cdr edition (July 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764568817
• ISBN-13: 978-0764568817
• Book Description
  * The first and only book to focus exclusively on advanced PowerPoint techniques, this latest addition to our successful Power Pack series shows veteran users how to harness sophisticated program features-and take their presentations to the next level
  * Techniques covered include putting together design templates and color schemes, working with master layouts, importing and manipulating digital photos and video clips, creating sophisticated animation and transition effects, and building interactive Web-based presentations (more…)

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• Paperback: 744 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (August 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592000657
• ISBN-13: 978-1592000654
• Book Description
  Microsoft Excel VBA Professional Projects illustrates and teaches intermediate to advanced techniques in VBA programming using Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheet application. It provides an introduction to VBA and Excel VBA before proceeding through four to five programming projects using Excel to illustrate basic and advanced programming techniques. It does not assume any prior knowledge of Excel VBA programming.

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• Paperback: 960 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; Pap/Cdr edition (December 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764542524
• ISBN-13: 978-0764542527

Book Description

• A comprehensive, soup-to-nuts resource that shows business people how to master the latest version of this popular project-management software
• Begins with an overview of project management basics and moves on to showing how to create a new project, track a project’s progress, and work in groups
• More advanced topics discussed include customizing Project, using macros, and importing and exporting information (more…)

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• Paperback: 644 pages
• Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc.; 2 edition (July 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596102070
• ISBN-13: 978-0596102074
• Book Description
  Brilliantly compiled by author Juval Lowy, Programming .NET Components, Second Edition is the consummate introduction to the Microsoft .NET Framework–the technology of choice for building components on Windows platforms. From its many lessons, tips, and guidelines, readers will learn how to use the .NET Framework to program reusable, maintainable, and robust components.
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• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (October 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590594983
• ISBN-13: 978-1590594988
• Book Description
  SQL Server Reporting Services 2005 is the latest version of the reporting technology from Microsoft, providing the means to design, author, render, and deploy business reports to users, customers, and employees, via the web or the company intranet. The reporting engine is built in to the SQL Server 2005 database (and provided as a free add-on with SQL Server 2000) and the report manager is integrated with Visual Studio 2003, providing an effective and familiar environment for all SQL Server and .NET developers.
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• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc.; 1 edition (June 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596009542
• ISBN-13: 978-0596009540
• Book Description
  When most people think of word processing, they think of Microsoft Word. After all, it has been around for more than 20 years-practically an eternity in computer time. But Word has also provided its users-nearly everyone on the face of the planet-with an endless supply of annoyances. That is, until now. Word Annoyances offers to the point (and often opinionated) solutions to your most vexing editing, formatting, printing, faxing, and scanning problems.
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• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (September 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590591364
• ISBN-13: 978-1590591369
• Book Description
  This book focuses on a part of .NET called “attributes”. Attributed programming is a feature of .NET that is still relatively unexplored and unknown, yet is extremely important and will become more important over time. Attributes are used to modify the runtime behavior of code in the .NET framework. The book covers the fundamentals of attributes, common .NET attributes, use of custom attributes, and advanced techniques.

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• Hardcover: 696 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; Har/Cdr edition (December 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587201534
• ISBN-13: 978-1587201530
• Book Description
  

  Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco SNRS exam 642-502

  • Attack threats
  • Router management and administration
  • Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and Cisco Secure Access Control Server
  • RADIUS and TACACS+
  • Cisco IOS® Firewall feature set
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• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press (January 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555582850
• ISBN-13: 978-1555582852
• Microsoft .NET: Jumpstart for Systems Administrators and Developers
• Review
  “A good, comprehensive look at the new Microsoft .Net technology”Ken England, President and Founder of Database Technologies and author

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• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (August 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590590465
• ISBN-13: 978-1590590461
• Book Description
  The transition from learning a language to building an enterprise application is the business and one where the need for guidebooks is the largest. When you go from short teaching application to piecing together all the pieces such as interacting with multi-tiers, various back end databases, legacy the problems and techniques needed grow exponentially. Kanalakis’ book is designed to make the transition possible.

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• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1st edition (May 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672323834
• ISBN-13: 978-0672323836
• Download Description
  In 24 easy lessons, learn the new object model to retrieve and work with data from multiple data sources. .NET developers have to learn the new data access model in order to fully utilize the benefits offered by the .NET Framework. Teaches developers to work with different types of data sources and how to integrate them into dynamic data driven applications. Gain a thorough understanding of Datasets and how they make sharing data with various platforms possible through the use of XML. ADO.NET is the data access model built into the .NET Framework. It replaces the old (and largely successful) ADO used in almost all Visual Basic and ASP applications built over the last few years.
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• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (September 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590591364
• ISBN-13: 978-1590591369
• Book Description
  This book focuses on a part of .NET called “attributes”. Attributed programming is a feature of .NET that is still relatively unexplored and unknown, yet is extremely important and will become more important over time. Attributes are used to modify the runtime behavior of code in the .NET framework. The book covers the fundamentals of attributes, common .NET attributes, use of custom attributes, and advanced techniques.
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• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (June 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471268607
• ISBN-13: 978-0471268604
• Book Description
  
  • Design Patterns are a type of pattern used in the initial design phase of an object-oriented development project
  • Documents 46 Visual Basic .NET design patterns, including 20 that have never before been published
  • Features case studies that demonstrate how to use design patterns effectively in the real world-and even explains where not to use design patterns
  • Companion Web site includes all code and UML models from the book as well as links to appropriate software downloads

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• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: O’Reilly; 2 edition (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596003021
• ISBN-13: 978-0596003029
• Book Description
  Fully updated for Microsoft’s official release, .NET Framework Essentials, 2nd Edition is an objective, concise, and technical overview of the new Microsoft .NET Framework for developing web applications and services.Specifically written for intermediate to advanced VB, C/C++, Java, and Delphi developers, .NET Framework Essentials, 2nd Edition is also useful to system architects and leaders who are assessing tools for future projects. The authors devote special attention to the writing of .NET components plus web applications and services.
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• Paperback: 668 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds; 1 edition (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764533088
• ISBN-13: 978-0764533082
• Book Description
  Starting where most books end, this savvy guide shows you how to hone your Visual C++ 6 data-access skills and develop sophisticated programs with new OLE DB and COM components, as well as the more traditional ODBC technologies. Expert author and instructor Chuck Wood tests, reviews, and documents the Visual C++ 6.0 environment to reveal the latest tricks of the trade — including coverage of ATL lightweight components, OLE DB providers and consumers, Web database access, OLAP databases, and more. With step-by-step instructions, tips, cautions, and cross-references — plus tons of code and real-world multi-tier sample apps — this one-of-a-kind reference is the only tool you’ll need to become a world-class Visual C++ Windows and Internet database programmer.

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• Paperback: 960 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; Pap/Cdr edition (January 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782128785
• ISBN-13: 978-0782128789
• Book Description
  Enter a New World of Database Programming Visual Basic .NET and ADO.NET facilitate the development of a new generation of database applications, including disconnected applications that run on the Web. Mastering Visual Basic .NET Database Programming is the resource you need to thrive in this new world. Assuming no prior experience with database programming, this book teaches you every aspect of the craft, from GUI design to server development to middle-tier implementation. If you’re familiar with earlier versions of ADO, you’ll master the many new features of ADO.NET all the more quickly. You’ll also learn the importance of XML within the new .NET paradigm.

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