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McGrawHill Education 9780071832342 Pub Date: 5/11/15 $40.00 Paperback
544 Pages
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CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 Study Guide (Exam 200101, ICND2), with Boson NetSim Limited Edition Richard Deal
SummaryA complete study package for the CCNA Routing and Switching Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part II (Exam 200101) certification with an integrated network lab simulator CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching Study Guide (Exam 200101, ICND2), with Boson NetSim Limited Edition fully covers the second and final exam CCENT credential holders need to pass in order to achieve the highly regarded CCNA Routing and Switching certification. More than 300 practice exam questions are included, both in the book and electronically. The integrated network lab simulator provides essential performancebased test prep.
l Electronic content includes a custom version of the Boson NetSim network simulator with 20+ integrated lab exercises, two practice exams in the Boson Exam Environment, and a PDF copy of the book
l CCNA is ranked as one of the highest value certifications in IT
Contributor BioRichard Deal, CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, is a certified Cisco instructor and author of Cisco PIX Firewalls, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching Study Guide (Exams 200120, ICND1 & ICND2), with Boson NetSim Limited Edition, and other books. His company, The Deal Group, provides network consulting and training services nationwide.
McGrawHill Education 9781259589515 Pub Date: 12/22/15 $60.00 Mixed Media Product
1632 Pages Computers / Certification Guides
CompTIA A+ Certification AllinOne Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220901 & 220902) (9th Edition) Mike Meyers
SummaryThis bestselling onthejob reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 exam objectives
Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this selfstudy book and CD has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the exam objectives on the new 2015 exams. New topics include managing and maintaining cellular devices, including tablets; configuring operating systems, including Windows 8, Android, and iOS; and enhanced, mobilecentered security and troubleshooting procedures.
CompTIA A+® Certification AllinOne Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220901 & 220902) enables readers to take the test with complete confidence. It also serves as a practical reference for IT support and technical personnel. The bonus CDROM includes practice exams with hundreds of simulated questions, Mike Meyers training videos, performance based simulations, free PC tools, and a PDF copy of the book.
l Written with the down in the trench voice and clarity Mike Meyers is known for l Features preassessment tests, exam tips, and Try This sections to reinforce difficult topics l Includes a coupon for 10% off of the exam fee, a $37 value
Michael Meyers, A+, Network+ (Houston, TX) is the industry's leading authority on A+ certification. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for organizations and government agencies throughout the world, including the FBI, FAA, and the United Nations. He is author of Mike Meyers A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071841689 Pub Date: 6/23/15 $60.00 Mixed Media Product
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CompTIA Linux+/LPIC1 Certification AllinOne Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exams LX0103 & LX0104/101400 & 102400) (2nd Edition) Robb Tracy
Revised for the 2015 update to the CompTIA Linux+/LPIC1 objectives, this valuepacked exam guide covers the leading vendorneutral credential for Linux and comes with a virtual machine configured for handson exercises, video training, and hundreds of practice exam questions.
Get complete coverage of all the objectives included on CompTIA Linux+ exams LX0103 and LX0104 and LPIC1 exams 101400 and 102400 from this uptodate resource. Written by a Linux expert and technology trainer, the book provides learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and indepth answer explanations. Designed to help you pass these challenging exams, this definitive volume also serves as an essential onthejob reference.
Covers all exam topics, including how to:
l Work with the Linux shell l Use the vi text editor l Manage Linux files and directories l Install Linux and manage the boot process l Configure the graphical environment l Manage software and hardware l Manage users, groups, file systems, and processes l Administer ownership, permissions, and quotas l Write shell scripts l Manage network settings and services l Secure Linux and use encryptionElectronic content includes:
¡ 200+ practice exam questions
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McGrawHill Education 9780071848220 Pub Date: 5/18/15 $60.00 Hardcover
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CompTIA Network+ AllInOne Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam N10006) (6th Edition) Mike Meyers
SummaryMike Meyers, the #1 name in CompTIA training and exam preparation, is revising his bestselling exam guide to cover the 2015 release of the CompTIA Network+ exam. CompTIA Network+ AllinOne Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam N10006) features the proven preferred program for delivering the key information readers rely on to pass the vendorneutral CompTIA Network+ exam and be successful on the job. Mike's "down in the trenches voice" and his ability to provide clear explanations of core, and sometimes complex, concepts has made this book the bestselling CompTIA Network+ selfstudy guide available, and also a trendsetting title in training and education markets. This authoritative exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and indepth explanations.
Completely revised and updated, the book covers new and upcoming exam areas, including convergence technologies (video and teleconferencing over networks), cloud and virtualization technologies, enhanced networking security concepts, and industry standards and best practices. In addition, book will include 21 interactive digital simulations to prepare readers for CompTIA's new performancebased testing items.
l NEW features: preassessment test, allowing readers to gauge their familiarity of the exam blueprint, and stepbystep labs for readers to get a better understanding of difficult topics
l Electronic content includes: 100+ practice questions; test engine that provides practice exams or quizzes that can be customized by chapter or exam objective; 21 lab simulations; one hour of video training; a new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities; PDF copy of the book
l CompTIA reviewed and approved: CAQC (CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum l Includes a 10% off exam voucher coupon, a $27 value
Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCP (Houston, TX), is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certification and training. He is the author of CompTIA A+ Certification AllinOne Exam Guidethe bestselling CompTIA A+ exam prep guide on the market. Mike is the president of founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071847117 Pub Date: 12/4/15 $70.00 Mixed Media Product
576 Pages
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CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control AllinOne Exam Guide Bobby E. Rogers, Dawn Dunkerley
SummaryAn allnew exam guide for the industrystandard information technology risk certification, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Designed to validate candidates' risk management proficiency, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) is the most recent addition to ISACA's certification portfolio. To prepare examinees for this challenging exam, CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control AllinOne Exam Guide contains realistic practice exam questions and offers 100% coverage of all four exam domains recently updated and effective as of J une 2015.
Fulfilling the promise of the AllinOne series, this reference serves as a test preparation tool AND an onthejob reference that will serve readers well beyond the examination. To aid in selfstudy, each chapter includes Exam Tips that highlight key exam information, chapter summaries that reinforce salient points, and endofchapter questions that are accurate to the content and question format of the real exam.
l Enables candidates to take the CRISC certification exam with confidence l Handson exercises allow for additional practice and Notes, Tips, and Cautions throughout provide realworld insights
l CDROM features two fulllength, customizable practice exams in the Total Tester exam engine and a PDF eBook
Bobby E. Rogers (Huntsville, AL) is an information security engineer working as a contractor for Department of Defense agencies and has secured networks all over the world.
Dawn Dunkerley, Ph.D. (Meridianville, AL) received a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. Her research interests include cyber warfare, cybersecurity, and the success and measurement of organizational cybersecurity initiatives.
McGrawHill Education 9780071841603 Pub Date: 2/22/16 $40.00 Paperback
450 Pages
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ITIL Foundation AllinOne Exam Guide Jim Davies
SummaryWritten by an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) consulting and training expert, this allnew guide helps candidates pass the ITIL v3 Foundation certification exam and serves as an onthejob reference.
ITIL Foundation AllinOne Exam Guide takes readers through ITIL Foundation v3 (2011), explaining the fundamentals of IT Service Management, the five stages of the service lifecycle, ITIL processes, functions within them, and their crucial interactions, all while clearing up common misapprehensions about ITIL and adding valuable insights and examples. The ITIL is the best practice framework adopted worldwide for managing IT services, and the ITIL Foundation Certification can be considered a prerequisite for success for all involved in IT services, as well as a stepping stone to IT Service Management certifications in ITIL.
Exam Tips, accelerated reviews, and endofchapter practice exam questions ensure readers are on track to pass the Foundation exam. Filled with practical exercises and examples that reinforce learning, the book and electronic content include more than 300 practice exam questions and exclusive, realworld examples of how an understanding of ITIL can be used to address common service management challenges.
l ITIL Licensed Product an official endorsement of the quality and accuracy of the book's content l Electronic content includes practice exams in a customizable test engine, video training from the author on key concepts, worksheets, and a Quick Review Guide
l Indepth case studies analyze projects endtoend through ITIL's framework, taken from the author's 40 years of experience as an ITIL consultant
l Jim Davies, ITSM UK's 2013 Trainer of the Year and ITIL Champion provides his Commandments of IT Service Management
Jim Davies (Stone, Staffordshire, UK) is an ITIL Expert, ISO/IEC 20000 Consultant, a Distinguished Professional in IT Service Management at the priSM Institute, a member of the itSMF UK, and the Director of ServiceSense Ltd, an ITSM consulting business. He is an ITILcertified trainer with more than 40 years of experience in the management and development of computer systems and their supporting services. Awarded itSMF UK 2013 Trainer of the Year, Davies has helped more than 1,200 candidates achieve their ITIL foundation.
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McGrawHill Education 9781259589607 Pub Date: 3/1/16 $35.00 Mixed Media Product
928 Pages Computers / Certification Guides
Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Certification Passport, Sixth Edition (Exams 220901 & 220902) (6th Edition) Mike Meyers, Scott Jernigan
SummaryThis trusted training and exam quick review guide has been fully revised to cover 100% of the latest CompTIA A+ exam objectives
Thoroughly updated to cover 2015 exam objectives, Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Certification Passport, Sixth Edition teaches the skills necessary to take the exams with complete confidence. Readers will get full details on hardware and OS technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance. New topics include managing and maintaining mobile devices, including tablets; configuring operating systems, including Windows 8, Android, and iOS; and enhanced security and troubleshooting procedures.
Written by certification guru Mike Meyers, this focused quick review guide offers a proven program for delivering the key information readers need to pass the exams. Additionally, this guide is an ideal entry point for almost any career in IT, highlighting technologies that professionals will use every day on the job. Staying true to the bestselling Passport series format, this volume uses Itinerary, ETA, Warnings, and Checkpoints sections to reinforce important facts.
l Includes a coupon for 10% off of the exam feea $37 value l Presented in the easytofollow and engaging style Meyers has made famous l CDROM features two complete exams, free networking utilities, and a searchable PDF copy of the book
Michael Meyers, A+, Network+ (Houston, TX) s the industry's leading authority on A+ certification. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike is the bestselling author of the Network+ A+ AllinOne Exam Guide series and the Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Network series.
McGrawHill Education 9780071836449 Pub Date: 8/14/15 $60.00 Mixed Media Product
1200 Pages
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Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide (Exam SY0401) Mike Meyers, Bobby E. Rogers
SummaryAn allnew CompTIA Security+ exam guide from the top CompTIA training and exam prep expert In Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, the bestselling author and leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification brings his highly effective methodology to IT security for the first time. Like the exam, this book goes beyond knowledge application and is designed to ensure that security personnel anticipate security risks and guard against them. Meyers "in the trenches" voice and the clarity of his explanations make his books the bestselling selfstudy resources available for professional certification.
l Digital content includes: 20+ lab simulations, 1+ hour of video training from Meyers, and hundreds of practice exam questions
l CAQC Authorized (CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum) and will show the CAPP (CompTIA Authorized Partner Program) seal
l Includes Mike's toolbox of favorite network security related freeware/shareware
Mike Meyers (Houston, TX) CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCP is the industry's Contributor Bio
leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and the bestselling author of eight editions of CompTIA A+ Certification AllinOne Exam Guide.
Bobby E. Rogers, CompTIA Mobility+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, is an information security engineer working as a contractor for Department of Defense agencies, helping to secure, certify, and accredit their information systems.
Bobby E. Rogers is an Information Security Engineer working for a major hospital in the southeastern United States. His previous experience includes working as a contractor for Department of Defense agencies, helping to secure, certify, and accredit their information systems. His duties include information system security engineering, risk management, and certification and accreditation efforts. He retired after 21 years in the United States Air Force, serving as a network security engineer and instructor, and has secured networks all over the world. Bobby has a Master's degree in Information Assurance (IA), and is pursuing a doctoral degree in IA from
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McGrawHill Education 9780071847964 Pub Date: 11/5/15 $35.00 Paperback
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Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport, Fifth Edition (Exam N10006) (5th Edition) Mike Meyers, Jonathan Weissman
SummaryBestselling certification author and CompTIA training expert Mike Meyers updates his CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport to give readers concise, focused coverage of the new 2015 exam.
In Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport, Fifth Edition, the #1 name in professional certification provides readers with an intensive focus only on what they need to know to pass the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10006, the latest exam release. The book is completely revised to cover the 2015 exam objectives. New topics include convergence (video and teleconferencing over networks); cloud and virtualization technologies; enhanced networking security concepts; and industry standards and best practices.
The Passport series provides an accelerated review and exam preparation for Network+ candidates. In addition, Mike Meyers guides readers on their career paths, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. Electronic content includes a test engine with two complete practice exams, the author's favorite freeware and shareware networking tools, a video introduction to CompTIA Network+, and a PDF of the book.
l The lowestpriced quick review, cramstyle guide for Network+the leading vendorneutral networking certification
l CompTIA reviewed and approved: CAQC (CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum) l Electronic content includes Total Seminar's Total Tester exam simulator with 100+ practice exam questions, a new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities, and a PDF copy of the book
l Includes a 10% off exam voucher coupon, a $27 value
Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCP (Houston, TX) is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certification and the bestselling author of eight editions of CompTIA A+ Certification AllinOne Exam Guide. He is the president of founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.
McGrawHill Education 9781259587511 Pub Date: 9/2/15 $50.00 Mixed Media Product
608 Pages 608 Computers / Certification Guides
OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0808) (3rd Edition) Edward Finegan, Robert Liguori
SummaryThe official study guide for the entrylevel Oracle Certified Associate exam for Java Programmersfully updated for Java SE 8
This thoroughly revised, uptodate guide from Oracle Press gives readers the guidance they need to confidently prepare for the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I exam. Featuring stepbystep exercises, comprehensive chapter selftests, and a CDROM containing two complete practice exams, this volume provides readers with an integrated, easytofollow study system based on a proven methodology.
OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0808) offers the most complete and indepth coverage of all of the exam objectives, and also serves as an essential onthejob reference for Java developers. The reader will have access to a total of more than 250 challenging practice questions that precisely mirror the content of the live exam no other guide on the market provides the same level of accuracy and detail.
l Questions accurately simulate the type and style of questions found on the actual test l Includes special Exam Watch, Inside the Exam, and On the Job sections l MAC and PC compatible test engine includes two complete practice exams and a searchable PDF copy of the book
Robert Liguori, SCJP (Abescon, NJ) has been a Senior Software Engineer since 1996 and is currently the lead developer for several Java based air traffic management applications. He is the president of the Atlantic City Java User Group.
Edward Finegan, SCJP (Haddon Heights, NJ) is a Senior Java Software Developer and is currently working in the casino industry developing gaming software.
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McGrawHill Education 9781259585494 Pub Date: 2/22/16 $60.00 Mixed Media Product
832 Pages Computers / Certification Guides
OCA Oracle Database 12c SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide (2nd Edition) Steve O'Hearn
SummaryThis fully integrated study system covers every aspect of the Oracle Database SQL Expert exam, and has been thoroughly updated for Oracle Database 12c
This comprehensive educational tool from Oracle Press enables readers to take the Oracle Database 12c SQL Expert Exam with total confidence. Ideal both as a study guide and onthejob reference, Oracle Database 12c SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide features examples, practice questions, and chapter summaries. Between the book and accompanying CDROM, the reader will have access to more than 150 questions that match the topics, format, and complexity of the real test.
This study system covers all of the objectives for the Oracle Database 12c SQL Expert Exam in full detail and features uptodate coverage of advanced SQL features related to Oracle Database 12c. An exam readiness checklist at the front of the book and inside the exam and two minute drills sections at the end of each chapter reinforce key skills. The reader will acquire indepth knowledge of the relational databases and the SQL programming language and will be fully prepared to sit for the Oracle Certified Expert exam.
l Each chapter includes examples, practice questions, and summaries l CDROM contains two interactive practice tests and a searchable PDF version of the book l Sample questions throughout match the format and difficulty of the live exam
Steve O'Hearn, OCP (Bowie, MD) is an Oracle Certified Application Developer who has designed databases for clients such as the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, the FAA, the World Bank, and NASA. He is the author of several computer books, including Oracle OCP Developer PL/SQL Program Units Exam Guide.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071828093 Pub Date: 1/31/16 $40.00 Paperback
656 Pages
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OCA/OCP Java SE 7 Programmer I & II Practice Exams (Exams 1Z0803 & 1Z0804) (2nd Edition) Bert Bates, Kathy Sierra
Complete practice exam coverage for Java certificationcowritten by one of the developers of the new Oracle OCP Java SE 7 exam
l Provides preassessment and a battery of practice test questions for both the OCA and OCP Java SE exams
l The most accurate test questions available simulate the type and style of questions found on the live exams
l Supplements the bestselling OCA/OCP Java SE 7 Programmer I & II Study Guide
Summary
Bert Bates is an Oracle Certified Java Programmer and has been developing software for the last 20 years. He participated in the development of the SCJP, SCEA, and SCWCD exams with Sun Microsystems, and was an exam developer for Oracle for both the OCA and OCP exams. Bert has also been teaching software development, including Java programming, for many years, with a particular interest and background in artificial intelligence. His clients have included Rockwell, Timken, The Weather Channel, and Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E).
Kathy Sierra was a codeveloper of the SCJP exam and the SCEA exam for Sun. She was also a master trainer for Sun Educational Services, where she taught Java instructors. Her fulltime job since 1998 has been to help others learn Java and prepare for the SCJP exam, and she also is also the sole founder of what is arguably the world's largest Java certification web site, Javaranch.com. Kathy has worked for Sun Educational Services worldwide headquarters in the course development, customer training, and certification departments.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071828680 Pub Date: 6/8/15 $60.00 Mixed Media Product
752 Pages
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OCP Oracle Database 12c Advanced Administration Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0063) (3rd Edition) Bob Bryla
Complete coverage of all objectives on this new OCP exam
l Covers all exam topics, including installation, configuration, application tuning, database management, backup and recovery, security, and more
l Electronic content includes two simulated practice exams and a PDF eBook l Also serves as an onthejob reference after certification
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Bob Bryla, OCP, is an Oracle 8, 8i, 9i, 10g, and 11g Certified Professional with more than 15 years of experience in database design, database application development, training, and Oracle database administration. He is the primary Internet database designer and an Oracle DBA at Lands' End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Bob is the coauthor of Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook, OCA/OCP Oracle Database 11g AllinOne Exam Guide, and several other books.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071802635 Pub Date: 2/5/16 $60.00 Mixed Media Product
704 Pages
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OCP Oracle Solaris 11 Advanced System Administration Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0822) Michael Ernest
Complete coverage of all objectives on this professional level exam
l Written by an Oracle Solaris expert with 15 years of experience teaching Solaris courses l Electronic content features two practice exams and a PDF eBook l Also serves as an onthejob reference after certification
Summary
Michael Ernest has been consulting, teaching, and writing about Oracle (nee Sun) technologies since the mid1990s. In that time, he has covered topics in the Solaris operating system, Java/JEE programming, systems troubleshooting, and performance management. Michael operates Inkling Research, a private firm of experts who specialties range from enterprise hardware deployment to defensegradesecurity systems.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071834735 Pub Date: 1/3/15 $80.00 Book
1056 Pages
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PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Bundle Dory Willer, William H. Truesdell, Tresha Moreland...
SummaryA moneysaving PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification selfstudy bundle Covering all six HR functional areas, PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Bundle is a complete selfstudy package for these challenging exams. PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification AllinOne Exam Guide covers all 2012 exam objectives. Preassessment tests in PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Practice Exams help readers gauge their readiness for the five fulllength practice exams included in the bundle. For a final overview of key exam topics, readers can study the printable Quick Review Guide.
l Readers save 12% off manufacturer's suggested retail price. l Total electronic content includes: 900+ practice exam questions; Quick Review Guide; supplemental worksheets and exercises
l All answer choices, correct and incorrect, are accompanied by detailed explanations
Dory Willer, SPHR (Clayton, CA) is a certified business and life coach with 25 years of experience as a senior human resources executive, international speaker, and training facilitator.
William H. Truesdell, SPHR (Walnut Creek, CA) is President and founder of The Management Advantage, Inc., a personnel management consulting firm.
Tresha Moreland, MS, SPHR, MBA (Fresno, CA) is an executive leader in human resources with more than 20 years of experience and the founder and senior principle consultant for HR CSuite.
Gabriella ParenteNeubert, MLHR, PHR (Denver, CO) is a professor of Human Resources at Webster University in Denver, Colorado, and is a Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet HR Corporation.
Joanne Walters, PHR, MBA (Chicago, IL) is a human resources leader with more than 15 years of progressive management experience in educational, IT, and financial industries as well as nonprofit organizations.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071842082 Pub Date: 2/22/16 $40.00 Mixed Media Product
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RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines, Second Edition (Exams EX200 & EX300) (2nd Edition) Michael Jang, Alessandro Orsaria
SummaryUpdated for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, the new edition of this challenging practice exams book features 100+ handson labs and three virtual machines that prepare candidates for the latest performancebased Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exams.
Designed to simulate Red Hat's performancebased exams, RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines, Second Edition features 100+ practice labs that task readers to perform assignments on a live system. The book comes complete with three virtual machines preloaded with all of the labs and practice exams. Each lab is accompanied by an in depth answer explanation.
The organization of the book follows that of RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edition allowing readers to focus on specific topics and tailor their studies based on their areas of expertise and weakness. This revised edition provides updated and complete coverage of all official exam objectives for the new exams. Four complete practice exams are included, two for each exam, which can be used as the final step in exam preparation or as measurements of progress.
l First and only book on the market to include virtual machines with preconfigured labs l Complete with three fully configured virtual machines which allow readers to take the labs without having to first set up their environment to meet the exam specifications
l 100+ handson labs and four complete practice examstwo for RHSCA and two for RHCE l Practical companion to the new edition of the bestselling RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide
Michael Jang, RHCE, LPIC, MCSE (Portland, OR) is the author of the three previous bestselling editions of RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide as well as RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines, Mike Meyers' Linux+ Certification Passport, and several other books.
Alessandro Orsaria, RHCA, RHCE, CCIE, is an IT Infrastructure Architect with more than 15 years' experience with Linux systems.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071841962 Pub Date: 12/6/15 $60.00 Paperback
1072 Pages
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RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edition (Exams EX200 & EX300) (7th Edition) Michael Jang, Alessandro Orsaria
SummaryBased on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, the new edition of this bestselling study guide covers the updated Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exams.
RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, 7th Edition is fully revised to cover the recently released Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and the corresponding RHCSA and RHCE certification exams. This new edition provides complete coverage of all official exam objectives for the new exams.
An integrated study system based on proven pedagogy, this revised bestseller features special elements that reinforce and teach practical skills while preparing candidates for the exam. Each chapter includes stepbystep exercises, Exam Watch and OntheJob sidebars, TwoMinute Drills, endofchapter self tests, and handson lab questions. Electronic content includes four complete labbased practice exams to ensure the reader is ready to sit for the live exams.
l Complete coverage of all exam objectives and performancebased requirements related to the exams, including difficult labbased scenarios
l Electronic content includes four complete labbased practice exams, two for RHSCA and two for RHCE l A proven study system for RHCSA and RHCE candidatesthese professionals must renew their certification every three years
l Wellknown author Michael Jang promotes the book through several Linux/UNIX community web sites and conferences
l Red Hat is the market leader for commercial Linux distributions, with a 64% market share (IDC)
Michael Jang, RHCE, LPIC, MCSE (Portland, OR) is the author of the three previous bestselling editions of RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide as well as RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines, Mike Meyers' Linux+ Certification Passport, and several other books.
Alessandro Orsaria, RHCA, RHCA, CCIE, is an IT Infrastructure Architect with more than 15 years' experience with Linux systems.
McGrawHill Education 9781259583070 Pub Date: 10/16/15 $60.00 Mixed Media Product
480 Pages
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SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner AllinOne Exam Guide, Second Edition (2nd Edition) Darril Gibson
SummaryThis fullyupdated, integrated selfstudy system offers complete coverage of the revised 2015 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam domains
Thoroughly revised for the April 2015 exam update, SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner AllinOne Exam Guide, Second Edition enables examinees to take the exam with complete confidence. To aid in selfstudy, each chapter includes Exam Tips that highlight key exam information, chapter summaries that reinforce salient points, and endofchapter questions that are an accurate reflection of the content and question format of the real exam.
Beyond exam prep, the practical examples and realworld insights offered in this guide make it an ideal onthejob reference for IT security professionals. Readers will learn the security concepts, tools, and procedures needed to employ and enforce solid security policies and effectively react to security incidents.
l Features 100% coverage of the revised SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), effective April 2015 l CDROM contains two fulllength, customizable practice exams in the Total Tester exam engine and a searchable PDF copy of the book
l Written by a bestselling IT security certification and training expert
Darril Gibson, SSCP, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CASP, MCT, MCSE, MCITP, ITIL, is CEO of Security Consulting and Training, LLC and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer. He has authored, coauthored, or contributed to more than a dozen books on CompTIA Security+, Windows Server 2006, Windows 7, SQL Server, and more.
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Page 10 l FallWinter 2015 l McGrawHill Education l Computing
McGrawHill Education 9780071850070 Pub Date: 3/27/15 $25.00 Paperback
264 Pages
Computers / Online Services
How to Do Everything: Microsoft Office Online Carole Matthews, Marty Matthews
SummaryThis practical, detailed guide shows how to create, store, and share documents in the cloud with Microsoft's free OneDrive and Office Online services. How to Do Everything: Microsoft Office Online provides stepbystep instructions for getting the most out of Microsoft's renamed and rebranded cloud services. OneDrive offers free cloudbased storage, accessible worldwide, and across multiple devices, including Windows, Mac, iPad, and Android, plus access to Office Online.
The book covers all essential and many advanced features, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Readers learn how to automatically save backup copies of all files, access them from anywhere using any device, and share files with anyone. The book also explains the OneNote workspace, with the ability to create, format, organize, search, share and save information and ideas on the fly.
l Covers the latest generation of Microsoft's cloud storage and online document creation apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
l Explains how to effectively use OneDrive and Office Online with the various screen interfaces available with Windows, Mac OSX, Apple iOS, and Android devices
l Handson direction for using a touch screen, as well as a mouse, a trackpad, and a keyboard including many shortcuts on the various devices
Contributor BioMarty Matthews, cocreator of the QuickSteps series, is the author or coauthor of several books, including iPad for Seniors QuickSteps, Windows 8.1 for Seniors QuickSteps, Computing for Seniors QuickSteps, and Excel 2013 QuickSteps.
Carole Matthews, cocreator of the QuickSteps series, is the author or coauthor of several books, including Office 2013 QuickSteps, Word 2013 QuickSteps, and Facebook for Seniors QuickSteps.
McGrawHill Education 9781259589546 Pub Date: 2/22/16 $85.00 Mixed Media Product
1408 Pages Computers / Certification Guides
Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fifth Edition (Exams 220901 & 220902) (5th Edition) Mike Meyers
SummaryThis handson, fullcolor textbook has been fully revised to cover the latest exam objectives from CompTIA for CompTIA A+ exams.
This thoroughly updated classroombased study system teaches the skills necessary to ace the 2015 CompTIA A+ exams and prepares readers to start their career as an IT technician. The book covers core hardware and operating system technologies, including installation, configuration, maintenance, networking, and security and troubleshooting. New topics include administering mobile devices; configuring operating systems, including Windows 8, Android, and iOS; and enhanced security and troubleshooting procedures.
Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fifth Edition reinforces vital information through sidebar questions, skill building activities, stepbystep instructions, and end of chapter reviews and assessments. The textbook comes with a CDROM featuring the Total Seminars Total Tester engine with more than 200 precise, examcaliber practice questions. Readers will also get tools and utilities ready for use in labs or on the job, and a PDF copy of the book. Answers and solutions to the end of chapter sections are only available to instructors and are not printed inside the book.
l Includes a coupon for 10% off of the exam fee a $37 value l Presented in the easytofollow and engaging style Meyers has made famous l CDROM features two complete exams, more than an hour of video training from Mike Meyers, performance based simulations, free networking utilities, and a searchable PDF copy of the book
Michael Meyers, A+, Network+ (Houston, TX) s the industry's leading authority on A+ certification. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike is the bestselling author of the Network+ A+ AllinOne Exam Guide series and the Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Network series.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071848275 Pub Date: 5/26/15 $85.00 Paperback
Computers / Certification Guides
Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, Fourth Edition (Exam N10006) (4th Edition) Mike Meyers
SummaryHighly regarded as the industry's leading expert and educator on introductory PC hardware and networking technologies, bestselling author and networking guru Mike Meyers covers the 2015 CompTIA Network+ exam in this completely updated and refreshed fullcolor, illustrated textbook, complete with enhanced digital supplements. Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, Fourth Edition (N10006) is the most effective, classroombased test preparation package available for schools, praised by many for its conversational style and realworld applicability. The new edition covers installing, configuring, and troubleshooting basic networking hardware, protocols, and services, as well as new topics, including convergence technologies (video and teleconferencing over networks), cloud and virtualization technologies, enhanced networking security concepts, and industry standards and best practices. The engaging, fullcolor design features photos, screen captures, and illustrations, and has a dynamic feel that supports the interactive learning elements. A preassessment test measures students' familiarity with the exam topics. This textbook's pedagogy includes sidebars with tips and questions, critical skillbuilding activities, and endofchapter review and assessment with multiplechoice questions, casestudy questions, and lab projects.
l Student CDROM provides a selfassessment engine with full practice exams, more than one hour of video presentation from Mike Meyers, and tools and utilities for students to use in labs or on the job.
l Students also get access to 21 brandnew, handson digital simulations, which will help prepare them for the new performancebased questions
l CompTIA reviewed and approved: CAQC (CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum) l Includes a 10% off exam voucher coupon, a $27 value l Ancillaries for Higher Education: Free Online Learning Center for Instructors and Students, which includes Instructor's Guide, Syllabus, PowerPoint slides, and Test Bank software. LMS Cartridges available in EZ Test, Blackboard, Angel, and WebCT.
Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCP (Houston, TX), is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certification and training.
McGrawHill Education 9780071835978 Pub Date: 11/22/15 $99.00 Mixed Media Product
768 Pages
Computers / Certification Guides
Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition (4th Edition) Wm. Arthur Conklin, Greg White, Chuck Cothren, Rog...
SummaryWritten by leading information security educators, this fully revised, fullcolor computer security textbook covers CompTIA's fastestgrowing credential, CompTIA Security+.
Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition is a studenttested, introductory computer security textbook that provides comprehensive coverage of computer and network security fundamentals in an engaging and dynamic fullcolor design.
In addition to teaching key computer security concepts, the textbook also fully prepares students for CompTIA Security+ exam SY0401 with 100% coverage of all exam objectives. Each chapter begins with a list of topics to be covered and features sidebar exam and tech tips, a chapter summary, and an endofchapter assessment section that includes key term, multiple choice, and essay quizzes as well as lab projects. Electronic content for students includes CompTIA Security+ practice exam questions and a PDF copy of the book.
l CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC) l Instructor resource materials include Online Learning Center with Instructor Manuals, PowerPoint slides featuring artwork from the book, and a test bank of questions for use as quizzes or exams
l Electronic content for students features two simulated practice exams in the Total Tester exam engine and a PDF eBook
l Supplemented by the Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fourth Edition l White and Conklin are two of the most wellrespected computer security educators in higher education
Wm. Arthur Conklin, Ph.D., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, (Houston, TX) is an associate professor in the Information and Logistics Technology Department at the University of Houston.
Greg White, Ph.D., (San Antonio, TX) is a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is the director for the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security at UTSA.
Corey Schou, Ph.D., series editor, is a fellow and vice chairperson of (ISC)2, the University Professor of Informatics and professor of Computer Science at Idaho State University, and the director of the Informatics
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McGrawHill Education 9781259585449 Pub Date: 12/29/15 $30.00 Paperback
464 Pages Computers / Desktop Applications
QuickBooks 2016: The Best Guide for Small Business (2nd Edition) Bobbi Sandberg, Leslie Capachietti
SummaryThis fully updated, handson guide takes the guesswork out of setting up and running a business with QuickBooks
QuickBooks 2016: The Best Guide for Small Business shows, from starttofinish, how to get the most out of QuickBooks and efficiently manage small business finances. Readers will discover how to deploy proven best practices from other successful users and gain control of their financial operations using QuickBooks.
Revised to cover all QuickBooks 2016 desktop versions, this comprehensive volume offers methods for managing business finances, processing invoices, tracking inventory, monitoring sales, and administering payroll. The authors explain common mistakes users make and teach readers how to avoid them. The book offers valuable instruction on inventory management, payroll, budgeting, reporting, tax preparation, and much more.
l Logically organized to help readers quickly find the information they need l Easytofollow examples of best practices employed by other QuickBooks users l Written by two QuickBooks experts who have worked with thousands of business owners
Bobbi Sandberg (Whidbey Island, WA) is a consulting instructor and CPA who has been a trainer and teacher for more than 40 years. She teaches in community, corporate, and educational venues and has been a user and advocate of Quicken since its inception.
Leslie Capachietti, MBA (Winchester, MA) is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Intuit Premier Reseller and a member of Intuit’s Accountant Training Network. Her firm, Automated Financial Solutions has been helping small business owners get the most from QuickBooks for over 15 years.
McGrawHill Education 9780071846622 Pub Date: 3/4/16 $80.00 Paperback
512 Pages
Computers / Enterprise Applications
Implementing Oracle Fusion Applications General Ledger & Financials Accounting Hub Anil Passi, Nivas Ramanathan, Vladimir Ajvaz
SummaryThis starttofinish manual shows how to implement key modules of Oracle Fusion Financials—General Ledger and Financials Accounting Hubcovering both the functional and technical aspects of this complete financial management solution.
Implementing Oracle Fusion Applications General Ledger & Financials Accounting Hub covers the core Oracle Financials products and components. All Oracle Financials products use Financials Accounting Hub "under the hood", and this topic is featured in detail. The author team uses a sample deployment to illustrate the best practices and common painpoints an internal staff or outside consultant would experience. They show multiple ways of leveraging this complex suite of products within the heterogeneous data environment of realworld companies. The team explains and demonstrates the key concepts at the right level to reach the broadest audience.
Oracle Fusion Financials is offers a complete financial management solution for enterprises and features a broad suite of capabilities including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. It also includes expense and collections management that all sit on top of a 100% open, standardsbased platform to help customers increase business agility and standardize business processes.
l The first book to be published covering Oracle Fusion General Ledger and Accounting Hub l Oracle documentation for this product is limited l All existing Oracle Financials customers will have to eventually upgrade to the new system and vast majority will upgrade to Fusion Financials
l Explains how Oracle Fusion implementation will meet the needs and expectations of technical decisionmakers and senior management
l Authors have years of practical experience with custom development on Oracle Fusion technology and teaching those skills to others
Anil Passi, Oracle ACE (Ruislip, England) is a popular speaker for Oracle user group events and is a coauthor of Oracle Fusion Applications Development and Extensibility Handbook.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071843041 Pub Date: 3/4/16 $60.00 Paperback
464 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle Application Express: Build Powerful DataCentric Web Apps with APEX 5 Arie Geller, Brian Spendolini
SummaryThis Oracle Press guide shows how to build and deploy powerful Web applications with Oracle Application Express and features full coverage of the latest version, APEX 5.0
This comprehensive volume from Oracle Press offers uptodate coverage of Oracle Application Express (APEX), Oracle's rapid development tool for the Web developer. APEX is an entirely Webbased framework that comes built into every edition of Oracle Databaseits backbone is Oracle's powerful PL/SQL language, alongside the most advanced Web development technologies like HTML5, mobile development, and full support of CSS and JavaScript. APEX enables anyonefrom novice user to seasoned developerto easily create Web applications that are powerful, reliable, and highly scalable.
Oracle Application Express: Build Powerful DataCentric Web Apps lays out basic information about APEX concepts before delving into the unparalleled power of the platform and describing the new features in version 5.0. Readers will discover how to install and configure APEX, work with the Application Builder and Page Designer, use builtin wizards, and design custom Web apps.
l Teaches the cleanest and fastest builds for highperformance, secure web applications l Shows how to effectively migrate legacy applications into a modern Webbased environment l Both authors were early adopters of APEX 5.0 and have been active in the APEX community for years
Arie Geller is an independent IT consultant and software developer with more than 35 years of experience with systems analysis, software development, and IT infrastructure. He is an active member of the APEX community who frequently shares his knowledge and expertise.
Brian Spendolini has worked at Oracle for over 12 years and has been using Oracle Application Express since its inception. He is presently a Senior Principal Product Manager for Oracle's Database Cloud Services.
McGrawHill Education 9780071841658 Pub Date: 11/5/15 $60.00 Paperback
288 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle Data Integration: Tools for Harnessing Data Michelle Malcher, Bobby Curtis, Chris Lawless
SummaryThis comprehensive Oracle Press guide thoroughly covers the latest Oraclefocused data integration tools, techniques, and practices
Data integration is one of the most critical skills that all database professionals must understand and master. Traditional integrations have long proven difficult, and today's ubiquitous "big data" sources are exponentially more challenging. This practical volume focuses on current Oracle Integration and Database tools in the Oracle Technology stack and teaches readers how to effectively assimilate myriad sources of information into a single, unified view.
Written by an exceptional team of Oracle experts with dedicated followings, Oracle Data Integration: Tools for Harnessing Data fully explains the latest methods for integrating disparate formats and sources securely, quickly, and with the least possible manual tuning. Readers will learn the techniques that top database professionals employ to merge different data sources into one framework. This Oracle Press resource features best practices for optimizing the use of SQL, PL/SQL Gateways, Oracle GoldenGate, and Oracle Integrator.
l Contains fully uptodate details on current versions of all Oracle tools l Multisolution approaches throughout offer optimal results for a wide range of integrations l Authored by a team with extensive experience as Oracle professionals, trainers, and writers
Michelle Malcher (Huntley, IL) is an Oracle ACE director experienced in database development, design and administration. She has expertise in data services and integration and has authored or coauthored numerous books, including Oracle Database Administration for the Microsoft SQL Server DBA and Oracle Database 12c Install, Configure & Maintain like a Professional.
Bobby Curtis (Winston, GA) is an Oracle ACE and senior technical consultant. He specializes in database monitoring and data integration technologies and focuses on making usability simpler.
Chris Lawless (Contoocook, NH) is a data integration specialist who served as a DBA instructor at Oracle University. He has worked at GoldenGate and at Oracle, where he was a product manager in the data integration.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071798785 Pub Date: 6/24/15 $65.00 Paperback
704 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle Database 12c DBA Handbook Bob Bryla
SummaryCompletely updated for Oracle Database 12c, this perpetual bestseller is the definitive reference for every Oracle DBA. Oracle Database 12c DBA Handbook is the quintessential tool for the DBA with an emphasis on the big picture enabling administrators to achieve effective and efficient database management. Fully revised to cover every new feature and utility, this Oracle Press guide shows how to harness cloud capability, perform a new installation, upgrade from previous versions, configure hardware and software, handle backup and recovery, and provide failover capability. The newly revised material features highlevel and practical content on cloud integration, storage management, performance tuning, information management, and the latest on a completely revised security program. This Oracle Press guide provides database administrators with all of the information needed to manage a flexible, highly available Oracle database. The book covers the upgrade process, hardware and software configuration, applications, storage, transactions, tuning, auditing, security, pluggable databases, backup and recovery, and much more.
l Shows how to administer a scalable, flexible Oracle enterprise database l Includes new chapters on cloud integration, new security capabilities, and other cuttingedge features l All code and examples available online
Bob Bryla, OCP (Plattville, WI) is an Oracle 8, 8i, 9i, 10g, and 11g Certified Professional with more than 15 years of experience in database design, database application development, training, and Oracle database administration. He is the primary Internet database designer and an Oracle DBA at Lands End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Bob is the coauthor of Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook, OCA/OCP Oracle Database 11g AllinOne Exam Guide, and several other books.
McGrawHill Education 9780071830485 Pub Date: 2/26/16 $65.00 Paperback
448 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle Database 12c Real Application Clusters Handbook:Concepts, Administration, Tuning & Troubleshooting K Gopalakrishnan, Sam R. Alapati
SummaryThis comprehensive guide has been fully updated to cover the latest features and tools of Oracle Real Application Clusters 12c
Through clear instruction and detailed examples, Oracle Database 12c Real Application Clusters Handbook: Concepts, Administration, Tuning & Troubleshooting teaches how to build, configure, and maintain a dynamic enterprise computing infrastructure. This thoroughly revised edition covers best uses for the latest tools and featuresall from the practical standpoint of a working DBA.
Readers will discover how to prepare hardware, configure the software, optimize data integrity, and integrate seamless failover protection. Brandnew flex and large cluster technologies are explained in full detail, and readers will get complete solutions for securing data and continuing business operations in the event of hardware failure.
l Many consider Oracle Real Application Clusters 12c to be the most radical overhaul everthis edition contains over 65% new information
l Offers detailed coverage of troubleshooting, performance tuning, and application development l Written by two experienced database architects, authors, and Oracle ACEs
K Gopalakrishnan, Oracle ACE (Houston, Texas) is an award winning Author of Oracle Wait Interface: A Practical Guide to Performance Diagnostics and Tuning by Oracle Press. He was honored as Oracle Author of the Year by Oracle Magazine in 2005. He also wrote Oracle Database 11g Real Application Clusters Handbook.
Sam Alapati, Oracle ACE (DFW, Texas) is a Principal at Sabre Corporation in Southlake, Texas. Sam has managed Oracle databases for about 20 years, starting with Oracle Parallel Server in Oracle 7. Sam has published several Oracle related books, including Expert Oracle 11g Database Administration, Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration, and multiple Oracle OCP DBA certification guides for Oracle Press.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071847438 Pub Date: 2/26/16 $70.00 Paperback
768 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle Database 12c RMAN Backup & Recovery Robert Freeman, Matthew Hart
SummaryThis authoritative Oracle Press resource offers the most uptodate information on RMAN and has been thoroughly revised to cover every new feature
This fully updated volume lays out the easiest, fastest, and most effective methods of deploying RMAN in Oracle Database environments of any size. Keeping with previous editions, this book teaches computing professionals at all skill levels how to fully leverage every powerful RMAN tool and protect missioncritical data.
Oracle Database 12c RMAN Backup and Recovery explains how to generate reliable archives and carry out successful system restores. Readers will learn to work from the command line or GUI, automate the database backup process, perform Oracle Flashback recoveries, and deploy thirdparty administration utilities. This guide from Oracle Press features full details on cloud computing, report generation, performance tuning, and security.
l Oracle Database 12c is the most significant update everthis book offers uptodate coverage of every new feature
l Examples and workshops throughout walk readers through important RMAN operations l Robert Freeman is a veteran author with over a dozen titles to his credit
Robert G. Freeman (Henderson, Nevada) is an experienced author, Oracle Certified Professional, and Oracle ACE. He currently works for Oracle Corporation as a master principle database expert.
Matthew Hart (Colorado Springs, CO) has worked exclusively with the Windows Operating System for more than 5 years, the last 3 of which have been with Oracle Corporation, assisting Oracle customer implement the RDBMS on Windows NT and 2000. From 1999 onward, his role has increasingly become focused on Oracle's high availability solutions, specifically Oracle Recovery Manager and Oracle Advanced Replication.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071846059 Pub Date: 6/5/15 $70.00 Paperback
464 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle Database Upgrade, Migration & Transformation Tips & Techniques Edward Whalen, Jim Czuprynski
SummaryOracle Database experts deliver advanced best practices for upgrading and migrating the world's most popular enterprise database. Oracle Database Upgrade, Migration & Transformation Tips & Techniques offers comprehensive coverage of the complex process of moving an operational Oracle Database from one system or version, which is typically segmented into three categories: upgrade, migration, and conversion. There are myriad methods to achieve all of these improvements with varying results. The authors offer careful, subj ective, yet balanced assessments of the benefits and drawbacks of the various operations. They delve into the complex and subtle advantages and disadvantages of the different strategies, offering strong recommendations for particular scenarios.
No onesizefitsall approach is possible and these experienced data professionals cover the best methods to achieve optimal security, easiest transition, and the most effective solutions. Tips, tricks, and techniques are drawn from the most recent deployments for major international companies.
l Full coverage of Oracle Database 12cthe most comprehensive release in over a decade l Eventually, every Oracle Database system will need to be moved to newer hardware and upgraded. This book provides the most effective methods to accomplish this complex process
l Addresses cloud options, including pluggable databases
Edward Whalen, Oracle ACE (Dallas, TX) is chief technologist at Performance Tuning Corporation (www.perftuning.com), a consulting company specializing in database performance, administration, virtualization, and disaster recovery solutions. He is the author of Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 12c Deep Dive and other Oracle Press books.
Jim Czuprynski, OCP is an Oracle Database administrator and teaches core Oracle University database administration courses on behalf of Oracle and its Education Partners throughout the United States and Canada. He is the author of nearly 100 articles and a blog on Oracle technologies (http://jimczuprynski.wordpress.com).
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Page 16 l FallWinter 2015 l McGrawHill Education l Computing
McGrawHill Education 9780071833530 Pub Date: 2/5/16 $70.00 Paperback
400 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle Private Cloud Cookbook with Enterprise Manager 13c Porus Homi Havewala
SummaryThis fully uptodate Oracle Press guide teaches cuttingedge techniques for building, configuring, and managing a secure private database cloud with Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c
This handson volume lays out readytodeploy roadmaps for the design and maintenance of highperformance private database clouds using Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c. Readers will get best practices for the wide variety of different approachesDatabase as a Service, Snap Clone as a Service, Schema as a Service, and Pluggable Database as a Service.
Oracle Private Cloud Cookbook with Enterprise Manager 13c thoroughly explains how to architect, configure, and manage every component in a private database cloud lifecycle. Readers will get an insider's solutions for securing their cloudbased infrastructure, generating reliable RMAN backups, and protecting their missioncritical enterprise information using Oracle Data Guard. This comprehensive volume from Oracle Press features detailed, stepbystep instructions with multiple screen shots and diagrams that illustrate each technique along the way.
l Realworld examples and case studies illustrate applications in various industries l Offers essential skills for cloud administrators and DBAs l Author is an Oracle Certified Master, previous ACE director, and experienced computing writer
Porus Homi Havewala (Singapore) is the Strategic Program Advisor for the Database Cloud at Oracle Corporation, Singapore. He frequently contributes to Oracle blogs and is the author of Managing Data Center Chaos using Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 12c. He works as a Senior Manager (Enterprise Technology) at Oracle Corporation Singapore. He was awarded the Oracle ACE Director title by Oracle HQ in 2008, and after joining Oracle became an Oracle Employee ACE. He has extensive experience in Oracle technology since 1994, including as a Senior Production DBA, Principal Database Consultant, Database Architect, EBusiness Technical DBA, Development DBA, and Database Designer Modeler (using Oracle Designer of course).
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McGrawHill Education 9780071824552 Pub Date: 9/2/15 $70.00 Paperback
912 Pages
Computers / Reference
Oracle SOA Suite 12c Handbook Lucas Jellema
SummaryFully revised for the latest product release and updated with 60% new content, this Oracle Press guide describes how to implement an enterprisewide serviceoriented architecture with Oracle SOA Suite 12c. In Oracle SOA Suite 12c Handbook, an Oracle ACE Director shows how to design and implement an agile serviceoriented enterprise computing infrastructure. The author uses a handson case study to illustrate each programming, management, and governance concept. Readers will learn expert techniques for modeling and implementing complex business processes and deploying and securing Web services, while maximizing decoupling and code reuse.
This handbook is closely aligned with the way most architects and organizations deploy a serviceoriented architecture and includes key references to agile software development and how Oracle SOA Suite 12c integrates with the emerging agile approach. Serviceoriented architecture is a software design and architecture pattern based on collections of software modules, known as services, that collectively provide the functionality of a large software application. The purpose of SOA is to allow easy cooperation of a large number of computers that are connected over a network.
l Covers installation, application development, and management l Written by an Oracle ACE Director and experienced author l Shows how Oracle SOA Suite integrates with Oracle business intelligence applications
Lucas Jellema, Oracle ACE Director (Rotterdam, Netherlands) is a consultant and expertise manager with a primary focus on Oracle SOA Suite. He is a frequent presenter at international conferences as well as the author of many articles for international magazines and websites. Lucas has written more than 400 articles on the popular AMIS Technology blog (http://technology.amis.nl/blog) and regularly develops and teaches training workshop on Oracle technology.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071850094 Pub Date: 5/18/15 $60.00 Paperback
336 Pages
Computers / Databases
Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler for Database Design Mastery Heli Helskyaho
SummaryAn Oracle ACE Director reveals how to design worldclass databases on any platform with this powerful, free tool. Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler for Database Design Mastery provides best practices for planning, executing, installing, deploying and maintaining any kind of database of any size using this robust, free product. Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler flawlessly supports Oracle and nonOracle database environments such as IBM DB2 and SQL Server.
The author is an Oracle ACE Director with 20+ years of experience designing Oracle databases. Heli Helskyaho approaches the subject of database design from concept to the details of documenting code and walks readers through the tremendous capabilities and full power of this free tool. She contrasts the ease of functionality and compatibility of Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler against expensive thirdparty solutions like Embarcadero ER Studio or Erwin. A chapter of the book is devoted to data modeling in regards to data warehousing, including how to develop Oracle OLAP models that can be imported directly into Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler.
l Covers everything from concept to deployment to security and maintenance l Practical focus with minimal theory l Filled with tips, tricks, and best practices l A uniquely useful approach to constructing the best possible database for every user
Heli Helskyaho, Oracle ACE Director (Helsinki, Finland) is CEO of Miracle Finland Oy, a data management systems consultancy. She has been working with Oracle products since 1993. Heli has been a board member and/or president of Oracle User Group Finland since 2001 and spokesperson/ambassador for EMEA Oracle User Groups Community (EOUC) since 2007.
McGrawHill Education 9780071836524 Pub Date: 10/16/15 $75.00 Paperback
480 Pages
Computers / Enterprise Applications
PeopleSoft PeopleTools: Mobile Applications Development Jim Marion, Sarah Marion
SummaryA member of the PeopleTools mobile development team shows how to build powerful and secure mobile applications for PeopleSoft PeopleTools using the latest techniques and best practices. PeopleSoft PeopleTools: Mobile Applications Development explains how to build stable and secure mobile user interfaces for PeopleSoft applications. The new release of PeopleTools will integrate with the new Oracle Mobile Application Framework. A veteran Oracle Press author and Oracle employee, Jim Marion has access to beta and prerelease software for testing and development, putting him in a position to deliver the most authoritative information on the latest product release.
The book begins by describing how to use the latest release and the best ways of leveraging PeopleSoft's new mobile features. This Oracle Press guide goes on to address how to deliver solutions with all current PeopleSoft releases by illustrating ways of employing nonPeopleSoft alternatives to mobileenable current PeopleSoft modules. Readers will get coverage of building mobile applications with HTML5 and constructing native applications. PeopleSoft PeopleTools modules include financial, procurement, human resources, payroll, learning management, customer relationship management, and higher education (campus solutions).
l Author is on the PeopleTools mobile development team l Code samples from the book available for download l Features best practices for Oracle Mobile Application Framework, jOuery mobile, Android, and iOS development
Jim J. Marion (Wenatchee, WA) is an AICPA Certified Information Technology professional who works as a principal sales consultant at Oracle. He is the author of the Oracle Press book, PeopleSoft PeopleTools Tips & Techniques. Jim is an international presenter of PeopleTools development topics at conferences such as Oracle OpenWorld, UKOUG events HEUG's Alliance, Quest's IOUG, and OAUG's Collaborate.
Sarah K. Marion (Wenatchee WA) is an English major with more than 20 years of experience working in education and 12+ years' professional experience in technology and publishing. She has a background in curriculum development and public speaking.
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Page 18 l FallWinter 2015 l McGrawHill Education l Computing
McGrawHill Education 9780071843294 Pub Date: 10/9/15 $50.00 Paperback
368 Pages Computers / Databases
Tableau 9: The Official Guide (2nd Edition) George Peck
SummaryThis fully updated volume teaches how to build meaningful data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau 9
This completely revised guide to Tableau 9 provides readers with handson instruction and best practices to meet business intelligence objectives and drive better decision making based on real data discovery. Tableau 9 combines two primary features that set it apart from other BI products: Automatic BestPractice Visualization and Rapid Fire BI. Powerful Tableau visualizations can be developed in minutes, where other tools often take hours or longer.
Tableau 9: The Official Guide, Second Edition lays out the latest methods for creating and sharing customized data visualizations and highperformance dashboards with Tableau. The book includes downloadable video tutorials that demonstrate the techniques covered in the book. Readers will learn how to how to work from the Tableau GUI, load BI from disparate sources, drag and drop to analyze data, set up custom visualizations, and build highly interactive dashboards.
l Build meaningful dashboards and analytics in minutes or hours, not days or weeks l Features downloadable training videos that bring every example to life. l Author and certified Tableau trainer George Peck presents each topic in his highly successful teaching style
Contributor BioGeorge Peck (Evergreen, CO) is an Accredited Tableau trainer. His company, The Ablaze Group, is a Tableau reseller and training partner. George is the bestselling author of several BI books, including multiple editions of Crystal Reports: The Complete Reference.
McGrawHill Education 9780071819749 Pub Date: 8/13/15 $65.00 Paperback
544 Pages
Computers / Security
Advanced Malware Analysis Christopher Elisan
SummaryA oneofakind guide to setting up a malware research lab, using cuttingedge analysis tools, and reporting the findings
Advanced Malware Analysis is a critical resource for every information security professional's antimalware arsenal. The proven troubleshooting techniques will give an edge to information security professionals whose job involves detecting, decoding, and reporting on malware.
After explaining malware architecture and how it operates, the book describes how to create and configure a stateoftheart malware research lab and gather samples for analysis. Then, readers will learn how to use dozens of malware analysis tools, organize data, and create metricsrich reports.
l A crucial tool for combatting malware—which currently hits each second globally l Filled with undocumented methods for customizing dozens of analysis software tools for very specific uses l Leads readers through a malware blueprint first, then lab setup, and finally analysis and reporting activities l Every tool explained in this book is available in every country around the world
Christopher Elisan (Cumming, GA) is a seasoned reverse engineer and malware researcher, Principal Malware Scientist at RSA NetWitness, and author of Malware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner's Guide. He provides expert opinion on malware, botnets, and advanced persistent threats for leading industry and mainstream publications including USA Today, SC magazine, InformationWeek, Fox Business, and Dark Reading.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071845021 Pub Date: 4/5/16 $60.00 Paperback
416 Pages
Computers / Security
Digital Forensics with the AccessData Forensic Toolkit (FTK) John Sammons
SummaryThis practical guide shows how to use AccessData's Forensic Toolkit (FTK) while mastering the fundamentals of digital forensics.
Digital Forensics with the AccessData Forensic Toolkit (FTK) provides a comprehensive review of essential digital forensics concepts and builds on this information to teach readers how to conduct digital investigations with AccessData's FTKthe industrystandard, courtaccepted digital investigations platform. Part I covers the technology all digital forensics investigators need to understand, specifically data, storage media, file systems, and registry files. Part II explains how best to use FTK 5 tools, including FTK imager, FTK registry viewer, and the Password Recovery Toolkit (PRTK), to conduct legally defensible investigations.
l The only book that demonstrates how to use FTK while also providing a foundation in digital forensics l Perfect selfstudy guide for the AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) exam l "Kit Trick" notes highlight best practices for using FTK and "Case File" sidebars feature insights from actual forensic investigators
John Sammons (Huntington, WV) is an assistant professor at Marshall University teaching digital forensics, electronic discovery, and information security. He is a member of the FBI's West Virginia Cybercrime Task Force and founder and director of the Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence (AIDE). John is a contract instructor for AccessData and is certified as both an instructor and an examiner.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071845366 Pub Date: 12/22/15 $40.00 Paperback
672 Pages
Computers / System Administration
Linux Administration: A Beginner’s Guide, Seventh Edition (7th Edition) Wale Soyinka
SummaryNow with a downloadable virtual machine showcasing the book's test system configuration and updated for the latest Linux kernel release, the new edition of this bestseller teaches system administrators how to set up and configure Linux quickly and easily.
The seventh edition of Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide takes a proven, stepbystep approach to teaching the fundamentals of Linux system administration, including setup, configuration, maintenance, networking, and security. Written for all beginnerlevel system and network admins, this beginner's guide makes it easy for readers to translate their basic admin knowledge to Linux system administration and tackle realworld Linux system administration issues.
Part I begins with instructions for Linux server and software installation. Part II details all that is necessary to manage a standalone system and Part III introduces Linux security and networking. The remainder of the book is divided into two parts, Part IV: Internet Services and Part V: Intranet Services. The book’s stepbystep design prompts readers to follow along and configure their very own system. This new edition features a virtual machine showcasing the example system configuration, allowing readers to test and compare their own configuration.
l Covers the major distributions of Linux server for Ubuntu, Fedora, Centos, and openSUSE, and the latest Linux kernel release Linux 3.20
l Now with a virtual machine! Available for download, the virtual machine showcases the final system configuration readers will achieve by working through the book
l Complete with instructor resource materials, featuring PowerPoint slides for classroom use and a test bank of questions that can be used for homework assignments, quizzes, or a final exam
Wale Soyinka (Mississauga, ON, Canada) is a system administrator, an open source evangelist, a network administrator, a hacker, and an entrepreneur. He has written an extensive library of Linux administration training materials, including Wireless Network Administration: A Beginner's Guide and the fourth through sixth editions of Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071843638 Pub Date: 11/27/15 $60.00 Paperback
480 Pages
Computers / Security
Mobile Forensic Investigations: A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Presentation Lee Reiber
SummaryThis indepth guide reveals the art of mobile forensics investigation with comprehensive coverage of the entire mobile forensics investigation lifecycle, from evidence collection through advanced data analysis to reporting and presenting findings.
Mobile Forensics Investigation: A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Presentation leads examiners through the mobile forensics investigation process, from isolation and seizure of devices, to evidence extraction and analysis, and finally through the process of documenting and presenting findings. This book gives examiners not only the knowledge of how to use mobile forensics tools but also the understanding of how and what these tools are doing, enabling readers to present their findings and their processes in a court of law. This holistic approach to mobile forensics, featuring the technical alongside the legal aspects of the investigation process, sets this book apart from the competition.
It is estimated that the number of inuse mobile phones will exceed the world's population sometime in 2014. Due to the proliferation of mobile phone use, mobile forensics investigations have outpaced computer forensics investigations, with this ratio increasing threefold over the past three years (Cellebrite, 2014). This timely book is a muchneeded resource in today's mobile computing landscape.
l Notes offer personal insights from the author's years in law enforcement and Tips highlight useful mobile forensics software applications, including open source applications that anyone can use free of charge
l Case studies document actual cases taken from submissions to the author's podcast series, http://blog.mobileforensicsinc.com/themobileforensicpodcast/
l Photographs demonstrate proper legal protocols, including seizure and storage of devices, and screenshots showcase mobile forensics software at work
l Provides readers with a holistic understanding of mobile forensics
Lee Reiber (Boise, Idaho) is vice president of mobile forensic solutions at AccessData, the global leader in the digital forensics software field. He is a recognized mobile forensics expert and speaks globally on the recovery of mobile data, incident response to mobile threats, and advanced analysis techniques.
McGrawHill Education 9781259588082 Pub Date: 10/16/15 $60.00 Paperback
416 Pages
Computers / Security
Modern Cryptography: Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security Chuck Easttom
SummaryThis comprehensive guide to modern data encryption makes cryptography accessible to information security professionals of all skill levelswith no math expertise required
Cryptography underpins today's cybersecurity; however, few information security professionals have a solid understanding of these encryption methods due to their complex mathematical makeup. Modern Cryptography: Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security leads readers through all aspects of the field, providing a comprehensive overview of cryptography and practical instruction on the latest encryption methods.
The book begins with an overview of the evolution of cryptography and moves on to modern protocols with a discussion of hashes, cryptanalysis, and steganography. From there, seasoned security author Chuck Easttom provides readers with the complete picturefull explanations of realworld applications for cryptography along with detailed implementation instructions. Unlike similar titles on the topic, this reference assumes no mathematical expertisethe reader will be exposed to only the formulas and equations needed to master the art of cryptography.
l Concisely explains complex formulas and equations and makes the math easy l Teaches even the information security novice critical encryption skills l Written by a globallyrecognized security expert who has taught cryptography to various government and civilian groups and organizations around the world
Chuck Easttom (Plano, TX) has taught cryptography for federal agencies and friendly foreign governments and has worked on cryptography projects for Department of Defense contractors. He is the author of many securityfocused books, including CCFP Certified Cyber Forensics Professional AllinOne Exam Guide.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071846776 Pub Date: 9/25/15 $50.00 Paperback
416 Pages
Computers / Security
PeopleCentric Security: Transforming Your Enterprise Security Culture Lance Hayden
SummaryA culture hacking howto complete with strategies, techniques, and resources for securing the most volatile element of information securityhumans
PeopleCentric Security: Transforming Your Enterprise Security Culture addresses the urgent need for change at the intersection of people and security. Essentially a complete security culture toolkit, this comprehensive resource provides readers with a blueprint for assessing, designing, building, and maintaining human firewalls.
Globally recognized information security expert Lance Hayden lays out a course of action for drastically improving organizations' security cultures through the precise use of mapping, survey, and analysis. Readers will discover applied techniques for embedding strong security practices into the daily routines of IT users and learn how to implement a practical, executable, and measurable program for human security. This practical guide will appeal to information security professionals, analysts, managers, and business owners seeking to understand how they can improve security within their organization.
l Features downloadable mapping and surveying templates l Case studies throughout showcase the methods explained in the book l Valuable appendices detail security tools and cultural threat and risk modeling
Lance Hayden, Ph.D., CISSP, CISM, (Austin, TX) is a solutions architect and information scientist at Cisco System's World Wide Security Practice and adjunct faculty member within the School of Information at the University of Texas. He is a former HUMINT officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and author of IT Security Metrics.
McGrawHill Education 9780071842556 Pub Date: 6/30/15 $40.00 Paperback
280 Pages
Computers / Programming Languages
Introducing JavaFX 8 Programming Herbert Schildt
SummaryDevelop crossplatform, featurerich JavaFX GUI applications with expert instruction from Java guru Herb Schildt
Introducing JavaFX 8 Programming provides a fastpaced introduction to JavaFX, Java's nextgeneration GUI programming framework.
In this easytoread guide from Oracle Press, J ava guru Herb Schildt presents the key topics and concepts you'll need to begin developing modern, dynamic J avaFX GUI applications. Of course, it's written in the cohesive, yet concise format that has made Schildt an international bestselling programming author. Designed expressly for J ava programmers, the book's focus is on the new J avaFX API. As a result, all examples are written entirely in J ava. The book begins with the fundamentals, including the general form of a J avaFX program. Readers then advance to event handling, controls, images, fonts, layers, effects, transforms, animation (including 3D animations), menus, and more. Numerous complete examples are included that put key topics and techniques into action.
l Presents a cohesive, fastpaced overview of key facets of JavaFX 8 programming l Sample code used in the text is available for download from the McGrawHill/Oracle Press Web site l Written in Herb Schildt's clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made him the choice of millions worldwide
Herbert Schildt is a leading authority on Java, C++, and C#. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide. His acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, Java: A Beginner's Guide, C++: The Complete Reference, and C#: The Complete Reference.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071844185 Pub Date: 10/23/15 $50.00 Paperback
320 Pages
Computers / Operating Systems
Oracle Solaris 11.2 System Administration Handbook Harry Foxwell, Glynn Foster
SummaryThis Oracle Press guide offers complete coverage of Oracle Solaris 11.2 installation, configuration, management, security, and tuning
The handbook includes cuttingedge information on Oracle Solaris 11.2, covering the essential skills an IT professional needs to successfully set up, deploy, and maintain a Solaris 11 system. Every aspect of Solaris system administration is explained in full detail, including configuration, networking, performance, security, virtualization, and cloud computing.
Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration Handbook features uptodate details on new technologies such as OpenStack cloud support, Unified Archives provisioning, Kernel Zone virtualization, and software defined networking. The reader will learn the keys to optimizing Oracle Solaris 11.2 instances with the handson technical instruction and shared best practices contained in this authoritative volume from Oracle Press.
l Realworld case studies provide detailed scenarios and readytodeploy solutions l Tips and best practices for administration are included throughout l Covers brandnew configuration tools and techniques
Harry Foxwell (Fairfax, Virginia) is a Principal Consultant for Oracle Corporation's Public Sector organization, specializing in cloud computing, virtualization, operating systems, and open source technologies. Dr. Foxwell also currently teaches graduatelevel courses in operating systems and computer architecture at George Mason University. Glynn Foster is a Principal Product Manager for the Oracle Solaris core technologies engineering organization.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071842037 Pub Date: 3/25/16 $60.00 Paperback
656 Pages
Computers / Programming Languages
Rapid Modernization of Java Applications: A Practical Guide to Technical and Business Solutions G Venkat
SummaryImplement a Java application portfolio modernization strategy that saves time, eliminates risk, and maximizes benefits
With Oracle's promise to upgrade Java every 23 years and the compelling new features seen with each release, IT professionals must keep faster pace to stay competitive. The modernization process can be timeconsuming, complicated, and unpredictable. Businesses that do not stay uptodate with the Java platform leave themselves at risk for cybercrime; performance issues; increased cost of application support and maintenance; and, ultimately, obsolescence. This book provides a methodology that bridges the gap between corporate and technical concerns and enables management teams to understand technical requirements and vice versa.
Designed to save readers time, money, and frustration, Effective Modernization of Java Applications , A Practical Guide to Application Portfolio Management offers a practical approach to managing and updating the Java application portfolio. The book covers application portfolio management methodology, creating rapid modernization tools and accelerators including assessment and automation tools. Readers will learn to identify and create application portfolios, manage the application portfolios, automate the migration of Java applications to the latest Java platform, undertake largescale migrations by utilizing concepts such as wave planning, dependency analysis, and cost estimation..
l Teaches how to effectively modernize Java applications in a confident and predictive manner l Presents a detailed methodology for portfolio management, application migration, and cost estimation l Teaches IT professionals how to cut maintenance time and regain valuable development time
G. Venkat (San Francisco, CA) is a serial entrepreneur, consultant, mentor, and speaker who is a true technology enthusiast.. He has advised several organizations on largescale modernizations of their application portfolios and created methodologies, frameworks, and tools that have been successfully deployed to modernize Java applications.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071842013 Pub Date: 10/23/15 $35.00 Paperback
272 Pages
Computers / Programming Languages
Raspberry Pi with Java: Programming the Internet of Things (IoT) Stephen Chin, James Weaver
SummaryThis unique guide takes both hobbyists and Java developers stepbystep through the process of building physical devices that power the internet of things. Raspberry Pi with Java: Programming the Internet of Things (IoT) fills an important gap in knowledge between seasoned Java developers and embeddedhardware gurus, taking a projectbased approach to skills development from which both hobbyists and professionals can learn. By starting with simple projects based on opensource libraries such as Pi4J, hobbyists can get immediate results without a significant investment in time or hardware.
Later projects target simplified industrial use cases where professionals can start to apply their skills to practical problems in the fields of home automation, healthcare, and robotics. This progression prepares the reader to be an active participant in the IoT revolution that is reshaping our lives.
For the hobbyist:
l Hardware used in projects is affordable and easily accessible l Follows a projectbased learning approach with a gradual learning curve l Projects are based on opensource code repositories with commercial friendly licenses
For the professional computer engineer:
l Uses an industrystandard platform that allows for high performance, secure, productionready applicationsl Introduces Java SE Embedded for large devices and Java ME Embedded for small devices l Code is portable to a wide variety of ARM and MIPS based platforms l Provides practical skill development with advanced projects in the fields of home automation, healthcare, and robotics
Stephen Chin (Belmont, CA) is a Java Ambassador at Oracle specializing in embedded and UI technology, and the JavaOne Content Chair. He has been featured at Java conferences worldwide. When he is not traveling, Stephen enjoys teaching kids how to do embedded and robot programming together with his 11yearold daughter.
McGrawHill Education 9780071842594 Pub Date: 10/30/15 $40.00 Paperback
560 Pages
Computers / Databases
SQL: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition (4th Edition) Andy Oppel
SummaryThis fully revised, selfpaced learning tool lays out all the steps necessary to get started writing SQL programs quickly and easily
Thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent ANSI/ISO standard, SQL: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition will get readers upandrunning with SQL programming right away. With the help of tutorials, annotated code, and other proven instructional tools, this guide shows how to easily perform queries and modifications, build databases, create and review embedded statements, troubleshoot system and datarelated problems, and much more.
The reader will learn how to retrieve, insert, update, and delete database data, and perform management and administrative functions. The book also covers new features, including SQL/XML and the longawaited temporal support. Code examples are provided throughout along with notes on using them with the latest RDBMS software versions such as MySQL 5.7, SQL Server 2014, and Oracle Database 12c.
l Platformneutral coverage; all skills can be applied to any database product, and any SQL version l Features handson exercises and selftests that reinforce basic knowledge l "Ask the Expert" sections throughout are filled with bonus information and useful tips
Andrew J. (Andy) Oppel (Berkley, California) has held a wide variety of information technology positions, including programmer, programmer/analyst, systems architect, and project manager. He is a Technical Trainer at GoodData Corporation, an instructor at University of California (Berkeley) Extension, and author of many instructional books, including SQL Demystified, Databases, A Beginner's Guide, and SQL: The Complete Reference, 3rd Edition.
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McGrawHill Education 9780071843652 Pub Date: 6/23/15 $50.00 Paperback
416 Pages
Computers / Web
Web Scalability for Startup Engineers Artur Ejsmont
SummaryThis invaluable roadmap for startup engineers reveals how to successfully handle web application scalability challenges to meet increasing product and traffic demands. Web Scalability for Startup Engineers shows engineers working at startups and small companies how to plan and implement a comprehensive scalability strategy. It presents broad and holistic view of infrastructure and architecture of a scalable web application. Successful startups often face the challenge of scalability, and the core concepts driving a scalable architecture are language and platform agnostic.
The book covers scalability of HTTPbased systems (websites, REST APIs, SaaS, and mobile application backends), starting with a highlevel perspective before taking a deep dive into common challenges and issues. This approach builds a holistic view of the problem, helping the engineer see the big picture, and then introduces different technologies and best practices for solving the problem at hand. The book is enriched with the author's realworld experience and expert advice, saving the reader precious time and effort by learning from others' mistakes and successes.
l Languageagnostic approach addresses universally challenging concepts in Web development/scalability does not require knowledge of a particular language
l Fills the gap for engineers in startups and smaller companies who have limited means for getting to the next level in terms of accomplishing scalability
l Strategies presented help to decrease time to market and increase the efficiency of web applications
Artur Ejsmont (Sydney, Australia) is a software engineer and agile leader, currently working for Yahoo! in Sydney. He has been working with web applications for more than 10 years with a focus on agile, startuplike environments. Artur has also served as a university lecturer and he actively contributes to the tech community as a technical writer, blogger, and public speaker.
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