Java, A Beginner’s Guide

Author: Herbert Schildt
ISBN: 9780071606325 / 0071606327
©2012 | 5th Edition | 640 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: AUG-11
Price: US$ 40.00
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Essential Java programming skills made easy

From Herb Schildt, the number-one programming author worldwide, comes this fully revised and updated introductory Java guide. You will get all the information you need to get up and running with the latest version of the most popular Web programming language.

Java: A Beginner’s Guide, Fifth Edition will have you programming in Java right away. The book has been updated to cover the new features of Java including closures, the enhanced switch statement, the enhanced catchstatement, and extension methods, and more. 

Designed for Easy Learning:

1. Key Skills & Concepts–Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
2. Ask the Expert–Q & A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
3. Try This–Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
4. Notes–Extra information related to the topic being covered
5. Tips–Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
6. Self Tests–End-of-chapter reviews to test your knowledge
7. Annotated syntax–Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

About the Author

Herb Schildt (Mahomet, IL) is the world’s leading programming author, whose books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. His acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, C++: The Complete Reference and C#: The Complete Reference.

 Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1. Java Fundamentals
Chapter 2. Introducing Data Types and Operators
Chapter 3. Program Control Statements
Chapter 4. Introducing Classes, Objects, and Methods
Chapter 5. More Data Types and Operators
Chapter 6. A Closer Look at Methods and Classes
Chapter 7. Inheritance
Chapter 8. Packages and Interfaces
Chapter 9. Exception Handling
Chapter 10. Using I/O
Chapter 11. Multithreaded Programming
Chapter 12. Enumerations, Autoboxing, Static Import, and Annotations
Chapter 13. Generics
Chapter 14. Applets, Events, and Miscellaneous Topics
Chapter 15. Introducing Swing
Appendix A. Answers to Self Tests
Appendix B. Using Java’s Documentation Comments
Index

Java 7 The Complete Reference

Author: Herbert Schildt
ISBN: 9780071606301 / 0071606300
©2011 | 8th Edition | 1056 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: JUL-11
Price: US$ 60.00
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The Definitive Guide for Java Programmers

In this international bestseller, top-selling programming author Herbert Schildt shows you everything you need to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. The book has been updated to cover the latest version of the world’s number-one programming language.

Java 7: The Complete Reference, Eighth Edition covers all of the Java 7 features, including closures, superpackages, reified generic types, the enhanced switch statement, chained method invocations, extension methods, the enhanced catch statement, and enum values. The book also includes details on the Swing Application Framework and a chapter on language-level XML support.

About the Author

Herb Schildt (Mahomet, IL) is the world’s leading programming author, whose books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. His acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, C++: The Complete Reference and C#: The Complete Reference.

Plug-In CSS 100 Power Solutions

Author: Robin Nixon
ISBN: 9780071748766 / 0071748768
©2011 | 1st Edition | 320 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: FEB-11
Price: US$ 40.00
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100 CSS and HTML power solutions in one handy guide

Plug-in CSS is filled with with ready-to-use CSS and HTML solutions for creating dynamic websites. Save hundreds of hours of programming time! Make your website look great with custom fonts, animated menu systems, individually styled forms, and other effects. This practical guide shows you how to do all of these things and much more using simple style sheet plug-ins.

This practical guide takes you through each example step by step so there’s no need to look up anything elsewhere. Every solution is complete and applicable immediately. The book can be dipped into as required with each chapter being self contained. Plus, you can download all the style sheets and HTML from the book’s companion website.

Plug-in CSS

• Gives you 100 ready-to-use CSS and HTML solutions
• Solves a single problem or set of problems in each chapter with the entire solution available
• Features a companion website with all the book’s ready-to-run examples available for download
• Covers all the main dynamic features a webmaster needs to accomplish

About the Author

Robin Nixon (Kent, UK) is a developer and freelance technical writer who has published more than 500 articles in magazines such as , and PC Answers. He is the author of five computing books, including Plug-In PHP: 100 Power Solutions and Plug-in JavaScript: 100 Power Solutions.

Related Titles

1. 9780072258950      HTML QuickSteps
2. 9780071611435       HTML A Beginner’s Guide
3. 9780071633178      HTML, XHTML & CSS QuickSteps

Table of Contents

Part I: About CSS and These Plug-ins
Chapter 1 How to Use the Plug-ins
Chapter 2 CSS Crash Course

Part II: The Classes
Chapter 3 Manipulating Objects
Chapter 4 Text and Typography
Chapter 5 Menus and Navigation
Chapter 6 Page Layout
Chapter 7 Visual Effects

Part III: The Dynamic Classes
Chapter 8 Dynamic Objects
Chapter 9 Dynamic Text and Typography
Chapter 10 Dynamic Interaction
Chapter 11 Incorporating JavaScript
Chapter 12 Superclasses

Index

JavaFX A Beginners Guide

Author: J.F. DiMarzio
ISBN: 9780071742412 / 0071742417
©2011 | 1st Edition | 320 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: FEB-11
Price: US$ 40.00
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This practical introductory guide teaches you how to build rich interactive content with JavaFX.

JavaFX: A Beginner’s Guide shows you how to get started creating rich, interactive content using this cross-platform content delivery system. The book walks you through the basics to more challenging concepts, so you’ll quickly understand and begin using JavaFX. This practical guide also covers the JavaFX Production Suite–a powerful plugin for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator that allows users to create content specifically for JavaFX.

Discover how to take advantage of cross-platform capabilities–JavaFX is fully integrated with the Java Runtime and thus JavaFX content can run on any platform capable of running Java. You’ll learn, step by step, how to build desktop, browser, and mobile applications.

Designed for Easy Learning:

• Key Skills & Concepts–Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
• Ask the Expert–Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• Try This–Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
• Notes–Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Tips–Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Annotated Syntax–Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

About the Author

J. F. DiMarzio (Tampa, FL) has been a professional Java developer for more than nine years and a professional web developer for more than 15. He now actively works with Java and JavaFx to create stunning user experiences for his clients. DiMarzio has written seven books, including Android: A Programmer’s Guide and runs Technical Difficulties, a Java, JavaFx, JQuery, and Android blog at jfdimarzio.com.

Related Titles

1. 9780072263848    Java: A Beginner’s Guide
2. 9780071590433    Microsoft Silverlight 3: A Beginner’s Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to JavaFX
Chapter 2. Setting the Scene
Chapter 3. Hello World
Chapter 4. Creating Shapes
Chapter 5. Using Colors and Gradients
Chapter 6. Using Images
Chapter 7. Applying Effects and Transformations
Chapter 8. Basic Animation
Chapter 9. Using Events
Chapter 10. Give it Some Swing
Chapter 11. Custom Nodes and Overriding
Chapter 12. Imbedded Video and Music
Chapter 13. Using JavaFX Layouts
Chapter 14. Style Your JavaFX with CSS

Appendix A. Deploying JavaFX
Appendix B. Node Property Reference
Appendix C. JavaFX Command-Line Arguments
Appendix D. Answers to Self Tests

Index

Web Design DeMYSTiFieD

Author: Wendy Willard
ISBN: 9780071748018 / 0071748016
©2011 | 1st Edition | 304 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: DEC-10
Price: US$ 22.00
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Hard stuff made easy! Your practical, self-paced guide to Web design

Web Design Demystified covers all of the key concepts and technologies needed to master Web design fundamentals and become proficient in site design and implementation. Learn about the most common tools and best practices, as well as essential design features users expect. The book provides a basic understanding of HTML, XHTML, and CSS, which is the foundation for all Web design.

This hands-on tutorial explains the basics of JavaScript, PHP, RSS and other necessary features for today’s websites. Testing and verification, search engine optimization, FTP and other essentials of going live are also covered. Each chapter features hands-on exercise and a self-test to verify understanding. A comprehensive final exam covers all the core concepts presented in the book.

Web Design Demystified

• Shows how to use the essential technologies for current Web design, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more
• Provides a complete standalone tutorial in Web design for which no prior experience is required
• Outlines the key topics covered in Web design classes
• Includes end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses

About the Author

Wendy Willard (Bel Air, MD) is an accomplished professional with more than 13 years of experience in all aspects of design, including publication, print, and Web. She is the author of the bestseller, HTML: A Beginner’s Guide, now in its fourth edition, and has written additional books and articles on the topics of Photoshop, Web design, and Mac O/S.

Related Title

1. 9780071701341      Web Design: A Beginner’s Guide

Table of Contents

Part I: Planning
Chapter 1. Asking the Right Questions
Chapter 2. Formulating the Answers

Part II: Designing
Chapter 3. Anticipating Web-Specific Design Issues
Chapter 4. Laying the Groundwork for Good Design
Chapter 5. Preparing for Production
Chapter 6. Producing the Design

Part III: Coding
Chapter 7. Getting Started with the Code
Chapter 8. Structuring Content
Chapter 9. Styling Dynamic Content
Chapter 10. Positioning Content
Chapter 11. Integrating Dynamic Content

Part IV: Going Live
Chapter 12. Publishing Content
Chapter 13. Advertising Your Site

Appendix A. HTML/CSS Reference Table

Index

Microsoft Access 2010 VBA Macro Programming

Author: Richard Shepherd
ISBN: 9780071738576 / 0071738576
©2011 | 1st Edition | 400 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: NOV-10
Price: US$ 40.00
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Take your database skills to the next level—develop powerful, custom Access 2010 applications using Visual Basic for Applications

Microsoft Access 2010 VBA Macro Programming follows the successful format of Richard Shepherd’s bestseller, Excel VBA Macro Programming, taking the reader through the structure of VBA and how to use it specifically in Access. The book explains, step by step, how to write VBA code–from the basics to dealing with errors and debugging code. This practical guide includes examples that illustrate how to use VBA in Access to do specific tasks. Readers will learn real-world skills by example.

Microsoft Access 2010 VBA Macro Programming features:

• Easy-to-understand instructions that explain how to accomplish programming tasks right away
• 20 practical sample applications
• Details on adding custom menus and Access add-ins

About the Author

Richard Shepherd spent the last 20 years developing computer software in blue chip organizations. He is a qualified accountant and the bestselling author of Excel VBA Macro Programming and Excel 2007 VBA Macro Programming.

Related Title

1. 9780072231441 Excel VBA Macro Programming

Table of Contents

Part I: Programming in Access VBA
Chapter 1. The Basics
Chapter 2. Variables, Arrays, Constants and Data Types
Chapter 3. Modules, Functions and Subroutines
Chapter 4. Programming Basics: Decisions and Looping
Chapter 5. Strings and Functions and Message Boxes
Chapter 6. Operators
Chapter 7. Debugging
Chapter 8. Errors and the Error Function
Chapter 9. Forms and Reports
Chapter 10. Common Dialog Control
Chapter 11. Working with the Ribbon
Chapter 12. SQL Queries
Chapter 13. Data Macros/Triggers

Part II: Object Models
Chapter 14. The Access and DAO Object Models
Chapter 15. The Access and DAO Object Models – Main Objects
Chapter 16. The DoCmd Object
Chapter 17. Using Access to Interact with Other Office Programs

Part III: Advanced Techniques in Access VBA
Chapter 18. Charts and Graphs
Chapter 19. Working with External Databases
Chapter 20. API Calls
Chapter 21. Class Modules
Chapter 22.Animation

Part IV: Access VBA in Action
Chapter 23. Get the Login ID
Chapter 24. Secure Your Database
Chapter 25. Creating Audit Trails on Tables
Chapter 26. Create and Edit Queries in VBA
Chapter 27. Search and Replace in Queries
Chapter 28. Compact the Current Database using VBA
Chapter 29. Monitoring Table Statistics
Chapter 30. Handling Large Text Files
Chapter 31. Create and Change Table Structures
Chapter 32. Create and Objects Inventory
Chapter 33. Manipulate Charts
Chapter 34. Drill Down on Charts
Chapter 35. Create an Excel Spreadsheet for output of Data
Chapter 36. Using FTP in VBA
Chapter 37. Use of Data Macros/Triggers
Chapter 38. Use of Ribbon
Chapter 39. Make Controls on Forms Interactive
Chapter 40. Set Up Levels of User Security

Practical Software Project Estimation: A Toolkit for Estimating Software Development Effort & Duration 
Peter Hill, International Software Benchmarking Standards Group

ISBN: 9780071717915 / 0071717919
Pub Date: SEP-10
Pages: 312
Copyright: 2011
Edition: 1
Format: Hardback
Price: US$ 99.95
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Proven techniques from the International Software Benchmarking Standards Group

Practical Software Project Estimation is a complete toolkit for accurately estimating the size, cost, and duration of software development projects. This book is based on software project data collected by the International Software Benchmarking Standards Group (ISBSG) which contains an updated repository of more than 5,000 completed projects from around the world. The book provides clear explanations of different estimation techniques and shows you how to use them. Estimation equations and project delivery rate tables are provided for use in estimating projects, along with insights and best practices based on completed projects sitting in the ISBSG software project repository.

Practical Software Project Estimation:

• Provides solutions for mitigating a wide variety of software project failures and pitfalls and delivering accurate estimates
• Contains data based on more than 5,000 completed international software projects
• Includes estimating exercises for real-world practice
• Enables accurate estimation of costs and durations of large and small software projects
• Explains different estimating techniques and how to best apply them

About the Author

Peter Hill is the chief executive officer and a director of the ISBSG. He has been in the information services industry for more than 40 years and has compiled and edited five books for the ISBSG.

The ISBSG (Australia, Finland, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA) is a not-for-profit organisation that established and now grows, maintains and exploits two repositories of IT history data (software metrics) to help improve the management of IT globally.

Mission of the ISBSG: “To improve the management of IT resources by both business and government through the provision and exploitation of public repositories of software engineering knowledge that are standardized, verified, recent and representative of current technologies.”

The ISBSG’s formation in 1997 was built upon several years of previous cooperation by a group of national software metrics associations with the common aim of developing and promoting the use of IT industry history data to improve software processes and products, for the benefit of both businesses and governments worldwide. Current members of the ISBSG represent IT and Metrics Associations from thirteen countries (Australia, Finland, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA ).

Related Title

1. 9780071483001    Estimating Software Costs
2. 9780071502443    Applied Software Measurement

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Project Estimation: Background, Concepts, and Approaches
Chapter 2. Factors That Influence Productivity
Chapter 3. Software Estimates: How Accurate Are They
Chapter 4. Sizing Software and Size-Approximation Accuracy
Chapter 5. Some Practical Software Size Approximation Techniques
Chapter 6. The Problem of Missing Functionality
Chapter 7. Estimating Using Equations
Chapter 8. Estimating Using Comparisons
Chapter 9. Estimating Using Analogy
Chapter 10. Estimating Using Work Breakdown Structure
Chapter 11. How Do I Estimate a Project Comprising Varying Components
Chapter 12. Using Project History Databases
Chapter 13. Project Estimation Using the ISBSG Database
Chapter 14. Estimating for Agile Software Development
Chapter 15. A Guide to Estimating Project Cost Using ISBSG Data
Chapter 16. Creating a Software Project Estimation Framework Using the ISBSG Repository
Chapter 17. Functional Size Measurement Methods in Use Today
Chapter 18. A Brief Tutorial on Functional Size Measurement (FSM)
Chapter 19. An IFPUG Function Point Case Study
Chapter 20. The COSMIC Functional Size Measurement Method
Chapter 21. A COSMIC Function Point Case Study
Chapter 22. A FiSMA Function Point Case Study
Appendix A. What Is in the ISBSG Repository
Appendix B. Project Delivery Rates by Category
Appendix C. Estimation Equations
Appendix D. Project Sample Demographics Used in Chapter 3
Appendix E. The Benefits of Submitting Projects to the ISBSG Repository
Appendix F. ISBSG Member Organizations

Glossary

References

Index

Zend Framework, A Beginner’s Guide

Authors: Vaswani, Vikram
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163939-2
ISBN-10: 007163939X
©2010 | 1st Edition | 464 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: August 2010
Price: US$ 39.99
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A Zend Technologies columnist and bestselling PHP author provides practical information on today’s most popular PHP framework—with more than 7 million downloads.

Aimed squarely at real-world PHP developers working against aggressive deadlines, Zend Framework: A Beginner’s Guide teaches developers how to work smarter, by using the most popular open-source framework for PHP. Feature-rich, robust and mature, Zend Framework can simplify and shorten the application development cycle, reduce testing time, improve quality, and provide the developer with the extensibility, scalability and flexibility needed in today’s competitive, rapidly-changing environment. This book shows how to maximize all the features of Zend Framework.

Zend Framework is to PHP what JavaServer Faces is to Java. Just as Java Server Faces: The Complete Reference is popular and useful for Java developers, Zend Framework: A Beginner’s Guide will be the best guide for open source developers looking to develop web applications using PHP and the new Zend Framework.

Key Selling Features

• Author is has been a well-known featured columnist with Zend Technologies since 2006. His columns are among the most popular on the Zend Technology community site.
• Covers the most important components of the Zend Framework
• Introduces MVC concepts and theory, and then demonstrates real-world implementation of the theory
• Provides numerous projects and code examples
• Companion website includes all of the code in the book

About the Author

Vikram Vaswani (Bombay, India) is the founder and CEO of Melonfire (http://www.melonfire.com/), a company specializing in software consultancy and content creation and syndication services. He is also the author of PHP Programming Solutions, How to do Everything with PHP and MySQL, and MySQL: The Complete Reference (all McGraw-Hill/Osborne titles) and XML and PHP (New Riders Publishing) He is also the author of numerous well-received articles on open-source technologies (including Perl, Python, XML and the very popular PHP 101 series), all written with the goal of making complex technologies accessible and understandable to novice users.

He has been developing software since 1995, was first introduced to PHP in 1998, and hasn’t looked back since. He is regular columnist with Zend Technologies (creators of PHP), as well as with IBM DeveloperWorks, CNET Builder.com, DevX.com and other OSS sites

Articles by Vikram Vaswani

Article 01: Zend Developer Zone on April 21, 2010
Build an Enterprise – Grade PHP Stack with Zend Server
5.0 and Oracle 11g
To read, please click HERE

Article 02: IBM on May 11, 2010
Implement SOAP services with the Zend Framework
To read, please click HERE

Titles by the Vikram Vaswani:

9780071549011      PHP: A Beginner’s Guide

9780071487450      PHP Programming Solutions

9780072257953      How to Do Everything with PHP and MySQL

9780072224771      MySQL: The Complete Reference

9780071605496      MySQL Database Usage & Administration 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing the Zend Framework
Chapter 2 Working with Models, Views, Controllers and Routes
Chapter 3 Working with Forms
Chapter 4 Working with Models
Chapter 5 Handling CRUD Operations
Chapter 6 Indexing, Searching and Formatting Data
Chapter 7 Paging, Sorting and Uploading Data
Chapter 8 Logging and Debugging Exceptions
Chapter 9 Understanding Application Localization
Chapter 10 Working with News Feeds and Web Services
Chapter 11 Working with User Interface Elements
Chapter 12 Optimizing Performance
Appendix Installing and Configuring Required Software

PowerShell for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrators

Authors: Goude, Niklas; Karlsson, Mattias
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174797-4
ISBN-10: 0071747974
©2011 | 1st Edition | 512 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: October 2010
Price: US$ 45.00
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This hands-on guide shows SharePoint 2010 administrators how to use PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks and conduct remote troubleshooting.

PowerShell for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrators explains how to take advantage of PowerShell─the built-in scripting language─to increase productivity by automating tasks on both local and remote systems. PowerShell is fully integrated into SharePoint 2010, providing administrators with a revolutionary set of tools, including more than 500 new PowerShell commands. This book covers all PowerShell capabilities.

This comprehensive guide provides an introduction to PowerShell for administrators who have never used it before. Specifics on how and why to use PowerShell with SharePoint are included. Real-word scenarios demonstrate the advantages of PowerShell as a tool to solve common problems.

PowerShell for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrators

1. Covers the latest versions: SharePoint 2010 and PowerShell 2.0
2. Is written by global SharePoint and PowerShell experts and bloggers
3. Includes comparisons between PowerShell scripting and built-in SharePoint tools that demonstrate the differences and provide a good understanding of when to use PowerShell
4. Requires no prior knowledge of PowerShell—provides a good introduction to both PowerShell and SharePoint
5. Offers extensive PowerShell script examples for download

Practical PowerPivot & DAX Formulas for Excel 2010

Authors: Tennick, Art
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174685-4
ISBN-10: 0071746854
©2011 | 1st Edition | 512 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: September 2010
Price: US$ 39.99
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Extract actionable BI using Excel 2010 PowerPivot and DAX language

Featuring 200 ready-to-use DAX queries, Practical PowerPivot & DAX Queries for Excel 2010 shows Office and Excel power users how to take advantage of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)—the new standard language for extracting BI within Excel. An entire section shows how to create tables, pivot tables, and PowerPivot tables in Excel. You can then progress to writing DAX queries and formulas to harness the power of BI.

This solutions-based guide contains more than 200 DAX queries that can be immediately applied across a wide variety of BI-related problems. It begins with fundamental principles and simple queries and rapidly progresses to complex and sophisticated queries. The book is structured as follows:

1. Query: Introduction and description of query and its use
2. Syntax: Complete DAX syntax
3. Result: Screen shot showing the data returned in an Excel 2010 pivot table
4. Analysis: Analysis of the results and tips for customization

Practical PowerPivot & DAX Queries for Excel 2010

1. Includes 200+ ready-to-use, easily customizable DAX queries, all available for download
2. Features a practical and hands-on approach with a minimum of difficult concepts and theory
3. Explains how to visualize actionable BI
4. Helps to dramatically improve analysis and decision-making skills

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Web Applications The Complete Reference

Authors: Holland, Charlie
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174456-0
ISBN-10: 0071744568
©2011 | 1st Edition | 640 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: September 2010
Price: US$ 45.00
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Leverage SharePoint’s revolutionary software development platform to build business applications

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Web Applications: The Complete Reference is the perfect guide for developers who want to use SharePoint to build any type of web application using SharePoint as a platform. In SharePoint 2010, practically all of the additional functionality is aimed at extending this development capability. This book fully covers all of these features. Learn how to build a self-service web portal for customers; create a unified access point for all internal line-of-business applications; deliver e-commerce solutions; and much more.

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Web Applications: The Complete Reference :

1. Defines best practices covering the entire project lifecycle
2. Explains which development tool best suits each task
3. Provides step-by-step, real-world examples with downloadable sample code
4. Features comprehensive coverage of all the new SharePoint 2010 features
5. Helps to builds the skills required to use SharePoint as a development platform, both from a software development perspective and from a project management perspective

How to Do Everything Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Authors: Cawood, Stephen
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174367-9
ISBN-10: 0071743677
©2011 | 1st Edition | 304 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: August 2010
Price: US$ 24.99
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Written by a former member of the SharePoint development team, this is a step-by-step guide to mastering the latest release of this integrated suite of server capabilities.

In How to Do Everything: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Stephen Cawood—one of the people who helped build SharePoint—offers advice from his many years of working with SharePoint customers, cutting to the core and focusing on key features to get you up to speed quickly. You’ll get easy-to-follow tutorials on blogs, wikis, MySites, Web parts, taxonomy, document management, workflow, publishing sites, team sites, and much more. Take full advantage of the content management, enterprise search, collaboration, and information-sharing capabilities of SharePoint 2010 with help from this practical guide.

How to Do Everything: Microsoft SharePoint 2010:

1. Covers the key new features, including new out-of-the-box web parts and SharePoint taxonomy
2. Contains step-by-step examples that walk you through the most common SharePoint tasks
3. Explains how to use SharePoint Workspace to work with SharePoint offline
4. Includes valuable advice from SharePoint experts
5. Functions as a handy reference to learn new features and as a refresher

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 QuickSteps

Authors: Matthews, Marty; Buchanan, Nancy
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174193-4
ISBN-10: 0071741933
©2011 | 1st Edition | 272 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: August 2010
Price: US$ 21.99
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A full-color, step-by-step guide to all the key features of SharePoint 2010

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 QuickSteps starts you up on SharePoint 2010 right away, including SharePoint Server 2010, SharePoint Designer 2010, and SharePoint Workspace 2010. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft’s integrated collaboration suite. Follow along and quickly learn how to plan, build, administer, and secure a SharePoint site and integrate it with Microsoft Office 2010. Get up to speed on SharePoint 2010 in no time with help from this practical, fast-paced guide.

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 QuickSteps

1. Offers full-color coverage of the key capabilities of the entire SharePoint suite
2. Features high production quality, breadth of coverage, and a low price
3. Includes color screenshots on every page with step-by-step explanations

Business Intelligence with Microsoft® Office PerformancePoint™ Server 2007

Authors: Utley, Craig
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-149370-3
ISBN-10: 0071493700
©2008 | 1st Edition | 358 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: January 2008
Price: US$ 49.99
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Deliver BI Solutions with Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007

Maximize the powerful BI tools available in PerformancePoint 2007 with help from this practical guide. You will learn how to collect and store data, monitor progress, analyze performance, distribute dynamic reports, and create maintainable projects and forecasts. Business Intelligence with Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 provides full details on creating scorecards and dashboards, performing advanced analysis on data, and setting up business plans. You will also learn how to integrate PerformancePoint with ProClarity, Excel 2007, and SQL Server Reporting Services.

1. Configure, deploy, and secure all the PerformancePoint components
2. Create KPIs, scorecards, reports, and dashboards with the Dashboard Designer
3. Create business models with the Planning Business Modeler and create budgets and forecasts with Excel 2007
4. Enable advanced data analysis with PerformancePoint Server and ProClarity tools
5. Take advantage of the enhanced analytic capabilities of Excel 2007
6. Use SQL Server Reporting Services for analytics
7. Align performance with organizational objectives

Microsoft® Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference

Authors: Gochberg, Dave; Stewart, Rob
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-148599-9
ISBN-10: 0071485996
©2008 | 1st Edition | 647 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: January 2008
Price: US$ 59.99
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The ultimate guide to Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

This comprehensive guide takes you through the planning and implementation lifecycle of a Project Server installation. You will learn how to utilize this powerful software to set up and manage projects, allocate human as well as financial resources, track progress, and adjust activities quickly to accommodate project changes and updates.

Endorsement

“Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is an extremely advanced and dynamic toolset requiring fundamental organizational inspection. Rob and Dave provide an equally deep and unique perspective of this powerful solution.” –Daniel T. Renier, Principal Consultant, Milestone Consulting Group, Inc.

Microsoft ® Office 2007 Business Intelligence

Authors: Harts, Doug
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-149424-3
ISBN-10: 0071494243
©2008 | 1st Edition | 444 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: November 2007
Price: US$ 39.99
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Extract and analyze mission-critical enterprise data using Microsoft Office 2007

This authoritative volume is a practical guide to the powerful new collaborative Business Intelligence tools available in Office 2007. Using real-world examples and clear explanations, Microsoft Office 2007 Business Intelligence: Reporting, Analysis, and Measurement from the Desktop shows you how to use Excel, Excel Services, SharePoint, and PerformancePoint with a wide range of stand-alone and external data in today’s networked office. You will learn how to analyze data and generate reports, scorecards, and dashboards with the Office tools you’re already using to help you in your everyday work.

1. Create Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts and apply Conditional Formatting
2. Convert Excel spreadsheets into Excel Tables with Conditional Formatting and Charting
3. Connect external data to Excel using Office Data Connections and SharePoint
4. Create SharePoint dashboards that display data from multiple sources
5. Add Key Performance Indicators and Excel Services reports to your dashboards
6. Harness advanced SQL Server 2005 data analysis tools with the Excel Data Mining Add-In and Visio Cluster Diagrams
7. Generate integrated PerformancePoint Scorecards
8. Create Visio PivotDiagrams and Windows Mobile spreadsheets

All of the examples in the book can be downloaded for free by doing the following: go to www.mhprofessional.com. Click on the Computing tab. Click on the Downloads page. Click on the book’s title to download the examples.

Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007: A Beginner’s Guide

Authors: Gilster, Ron
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-149327-7
ISBN-10: 0071493271
©2008 | 1st Edition | 625 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: September 2007
Price: US$ 39.99
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Set up and administer a SharePoint Server 2007 environment

Get started on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 quickly and easily with help from this step-by-step guide. Using clear instructions, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: A Beginner’s Guide shows you how to set up and configure SharePoint Server, collect and store data, build lists and libraries, and enable enterprise search capabilities. You’ll learn how to create portals and Web pages, secure your SharePoint Server 2007 environment, and optimize performance. Microsoft Office 2007 integration techniques are also covered.

1. Install and configure SharePoint Server 2007
2. Secure your SharePoint Server network and data
3. Easily locate files and folders using the Search feature
4. Simplify data collection using forms and workflows
5. Logically organize content into lists and libraries
6. Monitor, maintain, and back up your SharePoint Server environment
7. Build Web applications and portals from reusable, modular Web Parts
8. Improve efficiency using customized views and metadata schemes
9. Seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007: The Complete Reference

Authors: Sterling, David
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-149328-4
ISBN-10: 007149328X
©2008 | 1st Edition | 788 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: September 2007
Price: US$ 49.99
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The definitive guide to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Deploy and manage Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 in the enterprise with help from this one-stop resource. Through detailed instructions, screenshots, and code samples, this comprehensive guide shows you, step-by-step, how to use SharePoint Server and make the most of all its powerful tools and utilities.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: The Complete Reference explains how to develop a customized installation plan, configure the server for optimal performance, and administer users, documents, and content. You’ll get full details on designing feature-rich portals and collaboration sites, creating user-friendly forms and workflows, using modular Web Parts, and incorporating business data.

1. Install and configure SharePoint Server for the entire enterprise
2. Manage the server from the Central Administration site
3. Design SharePoint Server portals, websites, lists, and document libraries
4. Work with SharePoint Web Parts or build your own
5. Ensure cross-site consistency using site columns and content types
6. Create site definitions and templates using SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio
7. Build custom workflows using SharePoint Designer
8. Extend SharePoint Server using the Object Model and Event Receivers
9. Import and map enterprise information using the Business Data Catalog
10. Use the advanced services of Office Search and Excel Web Services

Endorsement

“This well-planned and well-written book offers a comprehensive reference for IT professionals, application developers and business analysts working with SharePoint applications.” – James A. Robertson, MCSD.NET, Senior Software Engineer, Applied Information Sciences

Visualizing Information with Microsoft® Office Visio® 2007

Authors: Parker, David
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-148261-5
ISBN-10: 007148261X
©2007 | 1st Edition | 448 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: April 2007
Price: US$ 49.99
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Create and distribute data-connected Microsoft Office Visio diagrams and reports

Get full details on the powerful features of Microsoft Office Visio 2007 inside this comprehensive volume. Written by Visio expert David Parker, Visualizing Information with Microsoft Office Visio 2007 demonstrates how to effectively visualize, explore, and communicate complex business information. Learn to use PivotDiagrams, Data Graphics, and Smart Tags, as well as link data to shapes and create meaningful Visio documents and reports. Plus, you’ll get vital security information, time-saving tips, troubleshooting techniques, and downloadable macros and code samples.

Essential Skills for Database Users and Professionals

1. Create shapes and link them to data
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3. Use Data Graphics, Smart Tags, and SmartShapes to reinforce information
4. Generate robust Excel, HTML, and XML reports
5. Create custom, reusable templates, stencils, and masters
6. Update and enhance diagrams with Reviewer’s comments and markups
7. Integrate Visio diagrams with other Windows applications
8. Publish and securely distribute Visio documents and summaries
9. Extend functionality using VBA macros, add-ins, and wrapper applications

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005

McGraw-Hill Professional has published a series of titles on Microsoft SQL Server 2005. These comprehensive resources show you how to get up-and-running on SQL Server 2005, create and manage databases and tables, triggers, functions, stored procedures, transactions, and advanced database queries covering every aspect of the new release in full detail, starting with an in-depth review of the core database engine, build robust, high-performance Business Intelligence solutions with SSIS, generate and distribute comprehensive, integrated reports, create robust data management and business intelligence applications, transform disparate enterprise data into actionable business intelligence, create and use stored procedures for optimal database performance, and more.

Microsoft SQL Server 2005
The Complete Reference

Author: Shapiro, Jeffrey
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226152-3
ISBN-10: 0072261528
©2007 | 2nd Edition | 672 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: November 2006
Price: US$ 49.99
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The Definitive Guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2005

SQL Server 2005 is Microsoft’s next-generation data management and analysis software designed to deliver increased scalability, availability, and security to enterprise data and analytical applications while making them easier to create, deploy, and manage. Filled with practical solutions and real-world examples, this resource includes full details on:

1. Enterprise data management capabilities, including security and clustering
2. Powerful developer tools — T-SQL, .NET CLR, XML, ADO.NET 2.0
3. Business Intelligence features, such as Integration Services, data warehousing, and reports

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALS:

1. Set up, configure, and manage Microsoft SQL Server 2005
2. Understand the RDBMS architecture
3. Develop, debug, and deploy Web-enabled database applications
4. Build databases, tables, indexes, and views
5. Create triggers, stored procedures, and functions
6. Implement sound security and disaster recovery policies
7. Integrate .NET applications and XML
8. Write sophisticated T-SQL statements in SQL Server Management Studio
9. Optimize data integrity and maximize application availability
10. Work with operational, tabular, and transactional data

Hands-On Microsoft SQL Server™ 2005 Integration Services

Author: Nanda, Ashwani
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226319-0
ISBN-10: 0072263199
©2007 | 1st Edition | 570 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: August 2006
Price: US$ 49.99
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Build robust, high-performance Business Intelligence solutions with SSIS

Extract, transform, and consolidate data from disparate sources and move it to single or multiple destinations using SQL Server 2005 Integration Services — the next-generation data integration platform. Hands-On Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services shows you, step-by-step, how to build and manage SSIS packages, draw out meaningful information from raw data, and deliver de-duplicated and cleansed data to business applications and corporate reports. Inside, you’ll get detailed information on migrating to SQL Server 2005 Integration Services, enhancing performance, and implementing encryption policies to secure SSIS packages.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALS:

1. Build packages with the SSIS Import and Export Wizard and BIDS
2. Create expressions using variables, functions, and operators
3. Lay out package workflow with Control Flow Containers and tasks
4. Secure SSIS packages and encrypt sensitive data
5. Monitor and audit runtime events using log providers
6. Respond to external triggers with event handlers
7. Transform and manipulate input using Data Flow Components
8. Standardize, de-duplicate, and cleanse data with Fuzzy Lookup and Fuzzy Grouping transformations
9. Load Data warehouse using Slowly Changing Dimension transformation
10. Deploy, optimize, troubleshoot, and debug SSIS packages

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Stored Procedure Programming in T-SQL & .NET

Author: Sunderic, Dejan
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226228-5
ISBN-10: 0072262281
©2006 | 3rd Edition | 664 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: May 2006
Price: US$ 59.99
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Create and Use Stored Procedures for Optimal Database Performance

Develop complex stored procedures to retrieve, manipulate, update, and delete data. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Stored Procedure Programming in T-SQL & .NET identifies and describes the key concepts, techniques, and best practices you need to master in order to take full advantage of stored procedures using SQL Server’s native Transact-SQL and .NET CLR languages. You’ll learn to incorporate effective Transact-SQL stored procedures into client or middleware code, and produce CLR methods that will be compiled into CLR stored procedures. This is a must-have resource for all SQL Server 2005 developers.

Essential Skills for Database Professionals

1. Group and execute T-SQL statements using batches, scripts, and transactions
2. Create user-defined, system, extended, temporary, global temporary, and remote stored procedures
3. Develop and manage stored procedures using C# and Visual Basic .NET
4. Implement database access using ADO.NET
5. Create CLR user-defined functions and triggers
6. Implement reliable debugging and error handling techniques and security measures
7. Manage source code in a repository such as Visual SourceSafe
8. Create stored procedures for web search engines
9. Use system and extended stored procedures to interact with the SQL Server environment

Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Author: Larson, Brian
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226090-8
ISBN-10: 0072260904
©2006 | 1st Edition | 776 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: January 2006
Price: US$ 49.99
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Transform disparate enterprise data into actionable business intelligence

Put timely, mission-critical information in the hands of employees across your organization using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and the comprehensive information in this unique resource. Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 shows you, step-by-step, how to author, customize, and distribute information that will give your company the competitive edge. It’s all right here — from data mining, warehousing, and scripting techniques to MDX queries, KPI analysis, and the all-new Unified Dimensional Model. Real-world examples, start-to-finish exercises, and downloadable code throughout illustrate all of the integration, analysis, and reporting capabilities of SQL Server 2005.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALS

1. Understand the goals and benefits of business intelligence
2. Manage Analysis Services databases using BI Development Studio
3. Improve performance and decrease latency using proactive caching
4. Create interactive reports using SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services
5. Enable ad hoc reporting using Report Models and Report Builder
6. Integrate with applications using ADOMD.NET and the Report Viewer Control
7. Design and create relational data marts and OLAP cubes
8. Perform powerful data analysis using MDX queries and scripts
9. Perform complex operations with Integration Services
10. Uncover behavior patterns and proclivities using data mining

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer’s Guide

Authors: Otey, Michael; Otey, Denielle
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226099-1
ISBN-10: 0072260998
©2006 | 1st Edition | 507 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: December 2005
Price: US$ 49.99
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CREATE ROBUST DATA MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS

Build powerful, enterprise-wide database programs using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and the comprehensive information contained in this definitive volume. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer’s Guide explains how to develop server-side and client-side database applications and analyze business intelligence data. All of the brand-new features are covered in-depth — including .NET CLR Integration, Reporting Services, Integration Services, Notification Services, and Service Broker. Real-world examples and practical tips detail how to use SQL Server 2005 as a cross-tier database platform with Visual Studio 2005, create custom management scripts with SQLCMD, and improve performance with SQL Profiler.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALS

1. Use SQL Server Management Studio and Business Intelligence Development Studio
2. Write stored procedures and use T-SQL Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML)
3. Create custom database objects with .NET CLR
4. Build enterprise database applications using ADO, ADO.NET, and ADOMD.NET
5. Develop and deploy SQL Server Integration Services packages
6. Design enterprise reports using Reporting Services and Report Builder
7. Integrate cross-platform data using XML and Web services
8. Extend SQL Server manageability using SQL Management Objects (SMO)

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

Author: Larson, Brian
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226239-1
ISBN-10: 0072262397
©2006 | 2nd Edition | 767 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: December 2005
Price: US$ 49.99
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Generate and distribute comprehensive, integrated reports

Transform disparate corporate data into business intelligence with help from this hands-on guide. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services explains how to create, manage, and deliver traditional and interactive reports with this powerful server-based reporting solution. Written by a member of the Reporting Services development team, the book covers the entire report-building and distribution process and offers complete details on all the product’s integrated features. Improve business decision-making in your organization by getting the right information to the right people at the right time.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALS

1. Install and set up SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services
2. Use the SELECT query to extract report data from your data sources
3. Add charts, images, and other graphics
4. Generate reports using the Report Wizard and from scratch
5. Maintain a secure, managed environment
6. Integrate reports with desktop and web applications
7. Enable end-user access to reports via the Report Server and its Report Manager web interface
8. Export reports to other presentation and data exchange rendering formats

Microsoft SQL Server 2005: A Beginner”s Guide

Author: Petkovic, Dusan
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226093-9
ISBN-10: 0072260939
©2006 | 1st Edition | 704 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: November 2005
Price: US$ 39.99
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Deploy and manage SQL Server 2005 with ease

Learn to use all the powerful features available in SQL Server 2005 from this straightforward, hands-on guide. Set up SQL Server 2005, automate system administration tasks, execute simple and complex database queries, and use the robust analysis, business intelligence, and reporting tools. Troubleshooting, data partitioning, replication, and query optimization are also covered. With SQL Server 2005: A Beginner’s Guide, you’ll be able to set up a secure, reliable, and productive data management platform in no time.

Essential Skills for Database Professionals

1. Install and customize SQL Server 2005
2. Create, alter, and remove database objects with Transact-SQL statements
3. Use SQL Server as a native XML database system
4. Tune your database system for optimal performance
5. Use the new SQL Server Management Studio tool for executing and analyzing ad hoc queries
6. Retrieve data from more than one source using join operations and SELECT statements
7. Secure your database using two different authentication modes–Windows and mixed
8. Restore databases using transaction logs and backup and recovery methods
9. Streamline system administration tasks using the SQL Server Agent service tool
10. Analyze and manage information stored in a data warehouse with Microsoft Analysis Services

Certification

MCITP SQL Server 2005 Database Developer All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams 70-431, 70-441 & 70-442)

Author: Gibson, Darril
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-154669-0
ISBN-10: 0071546693
©2008 | 1st Edition | 944 pages , Hardcover with CDROM
Pub Date: March 2008
Price: US$ 69.99
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All-in-One is All You Need

Get complete coverage of all three Microsoft Certified IT Professional database developer exams for SQL Server 2005 in this comprehensive volume. Written by a SQL Server expert and MCITP, this definitive exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Detailed and authoritative, the book serves as both a complete certification study guide and an essential on-the-job reference.

Get full details on all exam topics including how to:

1. Install and configure SQL Server 2005
2. Manage database design
3. Use Transact-SQL and XML
4. Work with functions, triggers, and CLR integration
5. Optimize, monitor, and secure databases
6. Create stored procedures
7. Handle disaster recovery
8. Work with Service Broker, Web Services, and MARS
9. Use SQL Server Reporting Services and Notification Services
10. Manage locks, deadlocks, and cursors
11. Transfer data using Replication and SQL Server Integration Services

The CD-ROM features:

1. Six full practice exams-two for each exam: 70-431, 70-441, & 70-442
2. Scripts from the step-by-step exercises in the book
3. Video training clips from the author
4. Complete electronic book

MCITP SQL Server 2005 Database Administration All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams 70-431, 70-443, & 70-444)

Author: Gibson, Darril
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-149609-4
ISBN-10: 0071496092
©2008 | 1st Edition | 752 pages , Hardcover with CDROM
Pub Date: September 2007
Price: US$ 69.99
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All-in-One is All You Need

Get complete coverage of all three Microsoft Certified IT Professional database administration exams for SQL Server 2005 in this comprehensive volume. Written by a SQL Server expert and MCITP, this definitive exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Detailed and authoritative, the book serves as both a complete certification study guide and an essential on-the-job reference.

Get full details on all exam topics including how to:

1. Install and configure SQL Server 2005
2. Use Transact-SQL
3. Manage server infrastructure design
4. Optimize databases
5. Secure databases and servers
6. Ensure high availability
7. Implement backup and recovery strategies
8. Maximize the built-in administration tools
9. Use Business Intelligence tools, including SSIS and SSRS
10. Manage concurrency

The CD-ROM features:

1. Six full practice exams–two for each exam: 70-431, 70-443, and 70-444
2. Scripts from the step-by-step exercises in the book
3. Video training clips from the author
4. Complete electronic book

MCTS SQL Server 2005 Implementation & Maintenance Study Guide (Exam 70-431)

Authors: Carpenter, Tom
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-226321-3
ISBN-10: 0072263210
©2007 | 3rd Edition | 640 pages , Softcover with CDROM
Pub Date: May 2007
Price: US$ 49.99
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The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, MCTS SQL Server 2005 Implementation & Maintenance Study Guide covers what you need to know–and shows you how to prepare–for this challenging exam.

1. 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for Exam 70-431
2. Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book–you’re ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
3. Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
4. Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all the exam topics, including:

Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005 * Creating Databases and Database Objects * SQL Server Security * Creating Views, Partitions, and Linked Servers * Transact-SQL Programming * Working with Constraints, Triggers, and Stored Procedures * Backup and Restore of SQL Server with SQL Agent Jobs * Data Redundancy and Availability * Using the Service Broker * XML Data Support * SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning * Troubleshooting Server and Database Errors

CD-ROM includes:

1. Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam; Detailed answers with explanations; Score Report performance assessment tool
2. Video training clips from the author
3. Electronic book for studying on the go

With free online registration:

1. One-hour LearnKey video training session
2. Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test

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