Virtualization helps an organization reduce costs and achieve low maintenance. It is fast becoming an important skill for all administrators. Citrix’s XenServer is one of the leading virtualization solutions for enterprises and helps companies reduce costs while allowing them to integrate, automate and easily manage their datacenters. It comes with a steep learning curve, but the results are well worth the effort.
This practical guide on XenServer administration shows you how to manage XenServer pools; create, configure and manage virtual machines and a datacenter. With the help of real-world examples in this book, you will be able to apply these concepts directly in your everyday life. Packed with author’s tips and helpful advice; the book is your best choice for anything related to XenServer administration. Download eBook Free »
A concise and practical first look to immediately get you started with Oracle Weblogic 12c
Understand the position and use of Oracle WebLogic 12c in Exalogic and the Cloud
Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: First Look
Oracle Weblogic 12c is Oracle’s number 1 strategic Application Server – able to run on both cloud computing systems and conventional ones. Oracle WebLogic 12c implements the new JAVA EE 6 standard and supports JAVA SE 7, and this book will guide you through all the new features, enhancements, and tools inside the new 12c release.
Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: First Look offers a focused look at the new Weblogic features with real world examples. This practical guide gives clear explanations and dives deep into all the definitions and concepts of Weblogic 12c.
This book starts with a short introduction to WebLogic 12c. It then swiftly covers the new features of JAVA EE and SE where we will also learn to develop Java EE 6 applications. This book also covers the new configuration and deployment features. Finally all the new cloud features and techniques will be highlighted, including integration with Enterprise Manager 12c. Download eBook Free »
MCTS: Microsoft Silverlight 4 Development (70-506) Certification Guide
This book and e-book will provide all that you need to know to pass the Microsoft Silverlight 4 development (70-506) exam.
Includes a comprehensive set of test questions and answers.
The layout and content of the book matches that of the skills measured by the exam closely, which makes it easy to focus your learning and maximize your study time where you need improvement.
MCTS: Microsoft Silverlight 4 Development (70-506) Certification Guide
Microsoft Silverlight is a powerful development platform for creating engaging, interactive applications for many screens across the Web, desktop, and mobile devices. Silverlight is also a great (and growing) Line-Of-Business platform and is increasingly being used to build data-driven business applications. Silverlight is based on familiar .NET languages such as C# which enables existing .NET developers to get started developing rich internet applications almost immediately.
MCTS: Microsoft Silverlight 4 Development (70-506) Certification Guide will show you how to prepare for and pass the (70-506): TS: Microsoft Silverlight 4 Development exam. Download eBook Free »
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Business Application Blueprints
Instant SharePoint – Build nine exciting SharePoint business solutions
Expand your knowledge of the SharePoint platform so that you can tailor the sample solutions to your requirements
Learn how the different development techniques can be used in various situations to support both client side and server side development to solve different problems in different environments
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Business Application Blueprints
SharePoint is an incredibly powerful platform that can support a wide variety of business scenarios. In many cases it needs to be configured or extended in order to deliver fully featured business solutions.
While some books merely talk about the capabilities of SharePoint in general and leave you to figure out how they apply to your situation, this book takes a different approach. Each chapter provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions along with screenshots to help build exciting SharePoint business solutions that extend the platform. By the end of this book the reader will be a SharePoint developer to be reckoned with. Download eBook Free »
More than 80 recipes/practical tasks that will escalate the reader’s knowledge from beginner to an advanced level
Special focus on the latest operating systems, exploits, and penetration testing techniques
Detailed analysis of third party tools based on the Metasploit framework to enhance the penetration testing experience
Metasploit Penetration Testing Cookbook
Metasploit® software helps security and IT professionals identify security issues, verify vulnerability mitigations, and manage expert-driven security assessments. Capabilities include smart exploitation, password auditing, web application scanning, and social engineering. Teams can collaborate in Metasploit and present their findings in consolidated reports. The goal of the software is to provide a clear understanding of the critical vulnerabilities in any environment and to manage those risks.
Metasploit Penetration Testing Cookbook targets both professionals and beginners to the framework. The chapters of the book are logically arranged with an increasing level of complexity and cover Metasploit aspects ranging from pre-exploitation to the post-exploitation phase thoroughly. The recipe structure of the book provides a good mix of both theoretical understanding and practical implementation. Download eBook Free »
Accelerate your XNA learning with a myriad of tips and tricks to solve your everyday problems
Get to grips with adding special effects, virtual atmospheres and computer controlled characters with this book and e-book
A fast-paced cookbook packed with screenshots to illustrate each advanced step by step task
Apply the techniques learned for wiring games for PC, Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7
Microsoft XNA 4.0 Game Development Cookbook
Microsoft XNA attempts to free game developers from writing “repetitive boilerplate code”, allowing them to focus on producing enjoyable gameplay rather than tedious and complicated setup. The Framework has reduced the once steep learning curve for game development, transforming it into something more attainable, and this cookbook will help you to take full advantage of XNA to bring reality into your virtual worlds.
Microsoft XNA 4.0 Game Development Cookbook is the perfect resource for propelling your game development capabilities from the simple 2D demo towards engaging and exciting, professional looking games. With a diverse selection of game-related topics covered, discover how to create rich 2D and 3D worlds filled with interesting characters, detailed scenery and dynamic special effects applicable to PC, Xbox 360, and Windows Phone 7 game play. Download eBook Free »
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