Broadband Mobile Multimedia: Techniques and Applications

Yan Zhang, Shiwen Mao, Laurence T. Yang, Thomas M Chen, "Broadband Mobile Multimedia: Techniques and Applications"
Auerbach Publications | ISBN-10: 1420051849 | June 3, 2008 | 584 pages | PDF | 5.4MB

Multimedia service provisioning is believed to be one of the prerequisites to guarantee the success of next-generation wireless networks. Examining the role of multimedia in state-of-the-art wireless systems and networks, Broadband Mobile Multimedia: Techniques and Applications presents a collection of introductory concepts, fundamental techniques, the latest advances, and open issues in this important area.

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Functional Safety, Second Edition: A Straightforward Guide to Applying IEC 61508 and Related Standards

David J. Smith, Kenneth G. L. Simpson, "Functional Safety, Second Edition: A Straightforward Guide to Applying IEC 61508 and Related Standards"
Butterworth-Heinemann | ISBN-10: 0750662697 | July 27, 2004 | 280 pages | PDF | 1MB

A practical guide to designing and assessing safety-critical systems to international standards.

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Carrier Ethernet: Providing the Need for Speed

Gilbert Held, "Carrier Ethernet: Providing the Need for Speed"
Auerbach Publications | ISBN-10: 1420060392 | March 11, 2008 | 224 pages | PDF | 3.1MB

Facilitating high data transfers over long distances at a reasonable cost, Carrier Ethernet is solidifying its fundamental position as the core of next-generation networks. Since it first dazzled the IT world 40 years ago with its ability to move data over local networks, Ethernet has dramatically evolved in both form and function. And now, Carrier Ethernet, flexing its multi-gigabit muscle, is rapidly emerging as the undisputed technology of choice.

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Ship Stability for Masters and Mates, Sixth Edition

Bryan Barrass, Capt D R Derrett, "Ship Stability for Masters and Mates, Sixth Edition"
Butterworth-Heinemann | ISBN-10: 0750667842 | March 13, 2006 | 448 pages | PDF | 2.9MB

Ship Stability is useful book for both seafarer and student alike, it covers the basics of the subject matter. The text is comprehensive with clear illustrations.

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SAP GRC For Dummies

Denise Vu Broady, Holly A. Roland, "SAP GRC For Dummies "
For Dummies | ISBN: 0470333170 | May 2008 | 342 pages | PDF | 1.9MB

Governance, risk, and compliance—these three big letters can add up to one giant headache. But GRC doesn't have to be a boil on your corporate behind. SAP GRC For Dummies untangles the web of regulations that confronts your company and introduces you to software solutions the not only keep you in compliance, but also make your whole enterprise stronger.

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Software Development Rhythms: Harmonizing Agile Practices for Synergy

Kim Man Lui, Keith C. C. Chan, "Software Development Rhythms: Harmonizing Agile Practices for Synergy"
Wiley | ISBN: 0470073861 | April 2008 | 308 pages | PDF | 2.7MB

This book is a comprehensive and thought-provoking introduction to some of the most advanced concepts in current software management. The authors demonstrate how software development rhythms can be harmonized to achieve synergies, making them stronger together than they would be apart. It offers readers practical guidance on how to take the themes and concepts presented in this book back to their own projects to harmonize their software practices and release the synergies of their own teams.

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Oracle Identity Management: Governance, Risk, and Compliance Architecture, Third Edition

Marlin B. Pohlman, "Oracle Identity Management: Governance, Risk, and Compliance Architecture, Third Edition"
Auerbach Publications | ISBN-10: 1420072471 | April 9, 2008 | 552 pages | PDF | 7.1MB

Identity management specialist Marlin B. Pohlman brings over 14 years of personal and professional experience to this third edition, offering a definitive guide for corporate stewards who are struggling with the challenge of meeting regulatory compliance pressures while embarking on the path of process and system remediation. He examines multinational regulations, delves into the nature of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and outlines a common taxonomy for the GRC space. He also cites standards that are used, illustrating compliance frameworks such as BSI, ITIL, and COBIT. The resource also focuses on specific software components of the Oracle Identity Management solution and includes elements of the Oracle compliance architecture.

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Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2008

Thearon Willis, Bryan Newsome, "Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2008"
Wrox | ISBN: 0470191341 | May 2008 | 912 pages | PDF | 8MB

• Features expanded coverage of Windows Vista, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Presentation Foundation, and Windows Communication Foundation
• All code and examples are updated to cover the latest version of VB and the .NET 3.5 Framework
• 62 percent of developers use some form of Visual Basic; this book teaches readers the basics and gets them programming with one of Microsoft's most popular development languages
• Readers quickly learn to write applications for Windows, the Web, and mobile devices
• Also covers object-oriented programming, creating custom controls, working with databases, creating menus, and working with graphics
• Other topics include building class libraries, Web services and .NET remoting, and deploying applications
  

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Enterprise Architecture A to Z: Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, SOA, and Infrastructure Technology

Daniel Minoli, "Enterprise Architecture A to Z: Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, SOA, and Infrastructure Technology"
Auerbach Publications | ISBN-10: 0849385172 | June 19, 2008 | 504 pages | PDF | 5.9MB

Driven by the need and desire to reduce costs, organizations are faced with a set of decisions that require analytical scrutiny. Enterprise Architecture A to Z: Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, SOA, and Infrastructure Technology examines cost-saving trends in architecture planning, administration, and management.

To establish a framework for discussion, this book begins by evaluating the role of Enterprise Architecture Planning and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) modeling. It provides an extensive review of the most widely deployed architecture framework models. In particular, the book discusses The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and the Zachman Architectural Framework (ZAF) in detail, as well as formal architecture standards and all four layers of these models: the business architecture, the information architecture, the solution architecture, and the technology architecture.

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Active Directory For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Steve Clines, Marcia Loughry, "Active Directory For Dummies, 2nd Edition"
Wiley | ISBN: 0470287209 | August 2008 | 334 pages | PDF | 7MB

* Playing an integral role in the Windows Server administration, Active Directory (AD) allows users to configure groups, implement network security, create and enforce network policies, and more
* This friendly introduction to AD provides system administrators with the basics of AD and points them in the right direction for setting up a network schema, helping them avoid common AD mistakes that can undermine network security
* New material includes coverage of security improvements, significant user interface changes, and updates to the AD scripting engine, password policies, accidental object deletion protection, and more

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