Database Design (Sams Teach Yourself)

Description : Database Design is the book you need to master the fundamentals of relational database design in today's ever-evolving world of database technologies. This book takes an approach to database design to teach the reader how to reach into the inner depths of an organization to understand the business needs, data, and daily processes that will all blend together to formulate a successful database. Much emphasis is placed on logical design as it is imperative to understand the inner workings of an organization to produce the highest quality database, while proactively eliminating future problems that are not so easy for a beginner to foresee.

Additionally, topics such as change control, business rule integration, database security implementation, and legacy database redesign are covered in detail. Examples of SQL code are shown to portray implementation tasks of a relational database. Examples are compliant with ANSI standard.

Publisher	Sams
ISBN	0672317583
Release Date	20 November 2000

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Sams Teach Yourself Windows 2000 Professional in 24 Hours

Description : Sams Teach Yourself Windows 2000 Professional in 24 Hours provides corporate users of this new operating system with insight into its features and technologies. The book focuses on the new Windows 2000 user interface, personal web technologies including Internet Explorer 5.0, new remote access features, improved security features, connecting to shared network resources, how to install new hardware and software using the new installation wizard, multimedia features, new FAX technology, personal storage, system management, and more. Get the most out of your desktop computer. In addition to providing beginning instruction, this book lets you dig deeper into the Windows 2000 Professional operating system.

Publisher	Sams
ISBN	067231701X
Release Date	21 October 2008

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Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic .NET in 21 Days

Description : Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic.NET in 21 Days provides readers with 21 structured lessons with step-by-step guidance to real-world tasks. Each chapter also contains exercises that reinforce the lessons learned in each chapter. Tips, Notes, and Cautions provide additional advice from the authors on how to get up-to-speed and programming quickly with Visual Basic.NET.

Publisher	Sams
ISBN	0672320665
Release Date	29 November 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself Visual C++.NET in 21 Days (2nd Edition)

Description : Sams Teach Yourself Visual C++.NET in 21 Days, 2nd Edition is a time- saving guide walking you through Visual C++ tools and wizards for building applications and places VC++ in the context of the new Visual Studio.NET environment. This book emphasizes using Visual C++ tools and wizards to generate code. Code examples are augmented with C++ language sidebars: Readers who need a refresher on the language or want to go further "under the hood" will have a context, while those who don't can easily skip that coverage. The revision includes more information throughout on Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), how Windows applications work, and how MFC abstracts the Windows functionality to simplify building applications. Chapters on managed code, ATL functionality, and interacting with VB and C# components will help users begin to master the new .NET aspects of Visual C++.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Davis Chapman
ISBN	0672321971
Release Date	07 December 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself XML in 24 Hours (2nd Edition)

Description : Sams Teach Yourself XML in 24 Hours, Second Edition focuses on teaching the reader the fundamental concepts of XML using practical, hands-on examples. Rather than dwelling on dry theory, the book is filled with clear, real-world examples of how the technology can be used today.

This book includes coverage of topics such as:

• Displaying XML files in HTML files;
• Parsing HTML files into corresponding hierarchical tree structure;
• Embedding XML code into an HTML file;
• Using Extensible Style Sheets (XSL) ;
• Performing queries in XSL;
• Building an online store.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Michael Morrison
ISBN	0672322137
Release Date	18 December 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows XP in 21 Days

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	John Paul Mueller
ISBN	0672322633
Release Date	29 October 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself Samba in 24 Hours (2nd Edition)

Description : Author and Samba Team Member Gerald Carter dedicates most of this book to the processes of installing and configuring Samba, distinguishing between both Linux/Windows, and Unix/Windows-based systems. He discusses the mechanics of file sharing across the dual platforms and expertly outlines the means necessary to remedy common problems, including helping to identify which version of Samba you are running and where to look for the patch or bug fix you will need to resolve it. He also assists in locating utilities like autoconf that automatically compiles a system configuration file with common default settings. Finally, he discusses security and password issues, as well as peripheral support for server printers.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Gerald Carter
ISBN	0672322692
Release Date	06 December 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself More Visual Basic .NET in 21 Days

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Lowell Mauer
ISBN	0672322714
Release Date	20 December 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself DHTML in 24 Hours

Description : Sams Teach Yourself DHTML in 24 Hours provides a friendly, accessible way to learn DHTML. Beginning with the basic concepts, it will proceed with concise lessons on the DOM and style sheets. Later lessons will present real-world examples of useful DHTML applications, such as cascading menus, and continue with advanced techniques, such as animation and dynamic fonts.

After finishing this book, readers will be able to add advanced, interactive features to their Web pages, while adhering to standards and ensuring that older and alternate browsers will still be supported.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Michael Moncur
ISBN	0672323028
Release Date	10 December 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself Emacs in 24 Hours

Description : Emacs is one of the most powerful text editors available, yet it is not the easiest to navigate, in part because it covers so much. Sams Teach Yourself Emacs in 24 Hours helps simplify the program by organizing Emacs by function and platform. Included is a full-color tear-out card with key combinations. More than a guide to using GNU Emacs, the book also teaches the basics of other forms of Emacs such as XEmacs. You will get the most out of the editing and programming environment and gain a solid working knowledge of Emacs' features. Also includes a section on using Emacs with Windows.

• Learn Emacs, the editor of choice for UNIX system users
• Simplifies Emacs by teaching functions, customization, and programming in a step-by-step, tutorial format
• Also teaches the basics of related subjects, such as XEmacs, and helps those using Emacs with Windows

Publisher	Sams
ISBN	0672315947
Release Date	23 April 1999

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Sams Teach Yourself WPF in 24 Hours

Description : Printed entirely in color, with helpful figures and syntax coloring to make code samples appear as they do in Visual Studio.

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be able to begin effectively using WPF to solve real-world problems, developing rich user interfaces in less time than you thought possible.

Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on a real-world foundation forged in both technology and business matters, allowing you to learn the essentials of WPF from the ground up.

Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks.

The Q&A sections, quizzes, and exercises help you build and test your knowledge.

By the Way notes present interesting pieces of information.

Did You Know? tips offer advice or teach an easier way to do something.

Watch Out! cautions advise you about potential problems and help you steer clear of disaster.

Learn how to...

• Use XAML to build user interfaces
• Leverage data binding to minimize tedious code
• Create visually engaging applications
• Architect and design WPF applications using proven patterns such as MVP
• Incorporate audio and video into your applications
• Customize controls with styles, templates, and animation
• Apply best practices for developing software with WPF
• Deploy WPF applications to the desktop and Web
• Take advantage of WPF’s advanced printing capabilities
• Grow as a developer by improving your overall software design skills.

Publisher	Sams
ISBN	0672329859
Release Date	29 June 2008

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Microsoft Office Access 2003 in a Snap (Sams Teach Yourself)

Description : Even the most complex Access applications are created by accomplishing a series of tasks. In the middle of a project, Access users are more interested in how to quickly complete the tasks they face when working in Access than they are in understanding database architecture or application design. Microsoft Access 2003 In A Snap is designed for these users. This book presents each Access task, complete with illustrated steps and tips to maximize efficiency. The tasks are organized into major categories, such as Table Creation, Queries, and Form Design and are individually numbered to make the easy to reference and use. Readers won't find lengthy discussions of data normalization, SQL syntax, or relational database theory. What they will find are clear presentations of hundreds of common Access 2003 tasks documented in Alison Balter's highly-readable, friendly style.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Alison Balter
ISBN	0672325446
Release Date	19 August 2004

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Sams Teach Yourself Ajax, JavaScript, and PHP All in One

Description : In just a short time, you can learn how to use Ajax, JavaScript, and PHP to create interactive interfaces to your web applications by combining these powerful technologies.

No previous Ajax programming experience is required. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of Ajax programming with JavaScript, PHP, and related technologies from the ground up.

Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, the enclosed CD includes a complete Ajax programming starter kit that gives you all the programming tools, reference information, JavaScript libraries, and server software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production.

Learn how to…

• Build better, more interactive interfaces for your web applications
• Make JavaScript, HTML, XML, and PHP work together to create Ajax effects
• Compile an Ajax application
• Create and consume web services with SOAP and REST
• Avoid common errors and troubleshoot programs
• Use popular Ajax libraries to speed up and improve common programming tasks

Publisher	Sams
ISBN	0672329654
Release Date	12 July 2008

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Sams Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day (6th Edition)

Description : In just one hour a day, you’ll have all the skills you need to begin programming in C++. With this complete tutorial, you’ll quickly master the basics and then move on to more advanced features and concepts:

• Master the fundamentals of C++ and object-oriented programming
• Learn some of the more advanced features of C++
• Learn the Standard Template Library and the containers and algorithms used in most real-world C++ applications
• Learn how to build effective programs in C++ with hands-on exercises
• Get expert tips on implementing C++ in the corporate environment

Publisher	Sams
ISBN	0672329417
Release Date	18 July 2008

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Sams Teach Yourself ASP.NET Ajax in 24 Hours

Description : In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to build advanced web sites and applications with ASP.NET Ajax–and upgrade existing pages to deliver more power and Business value, Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson equips you with sufficient information and guides you to mastery of Ajax in real-world applications.

One step at a time, you’ll discover how to make the most of the Microsoft Ajax Library and Ajax Server Extensions. You’ll develop secure, reliable Web services and applications that solve real problems–including a complete sample e-commerce application.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Kanjilal, Joydip/ Putrevu, Sriram
ISBN	0672329670
Release Date	19 July 2008

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Sams Teach Yourself Linux Security Basics in 24 Hours

Description : This book is an introductory, tutorial-style text designed to give the reader a strong foundational knowledge of securing a Linux system. This book teaches the reader how to securely install and run Linux as it comes shipped from most Linux distributors. Most other titles in this market focus on the use of tools and software not normally included with Linux. Our approach teaches fundamentals the reader can take to other operating systems. This text is designed to provide a basic guide to resolving security involved in the use of Linux in workstation, small server, or small network environments. Covered topics include the following: Securing network services such as Samba and NFS Installation security details Firewalling with ipchains and iptables Intrusion detection, auditing, and monitoring BIOS and motherboard security issues Kerberos authentication Data encryption Eliminating ID and device risks Preserving data Steps to take if hacked.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Aron Hsiao
ISBN	0672320916
Release Date	23 April 2001

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Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux 8 in 24 Hours

Description : An easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide to installing, configuring, and using Red Hat Linux. Red Hat Linux is the most popular choice among Linux users in the U.S., with about 80% of the U.S. Linux market. Includes complete coverage of the new features of the upgrade to Red Hat, due out in Fall 2002. Assumes no prior knowledge of Linux and is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step tutorial for new Linux users. Linux is an open-source, UNIX-like operating system that has become a viable desktop system for many users, especially those involved with system and network administration. Red Hat Linux has remained a leading choice of Linux distributions for years, owning more than 80% of the U.S. Linux market. Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux in 24 Hours covers all the most important topics for the reader who wants to get Red Hat Linux up and running and to become productive with the operating system as quickly as possible. The book covers topics such as installing, setting up, and negotiating the new desktop environment.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Aron Hsiao
ISBN	067232475X
Release Date	01 February 2003

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Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows Server 2003 in 24 Hours

Description : Quick and concise coverage of the most important features of .NET Server. Hands-on, easy-to-follow content that allow the reader to install and configure .NET Server. Coverage of advanced networking features such as Virtual Private Networking and Routing and Remote Access. Provides an overview of the .NET initiative and what that means for IT Professionals. Windows .NET Server fixes problems such as security and scalability found in Windows 2000 and adds a number of new services and application deployment tools. This book will appeal to many IT professionals who wish to configure a .NET test Server and read about its deployment. Network administrators and IT professionals often want a quick fix when it comes to learning about new IT solutions such as the .NET Server software. This book provides a hands-on approach to quickly learning and running the features of .NET Server. The book will also provide information on advanced features such as routing and remote access and Virtual Private Networking, which is often skipped in books of this size and intent. Joe Habraken is a computer technology professional and best-selling author with more than fifteen years of experience in the information technology field. He has written more than twenty computer and information technology publications including Microsoft Office XP 8 in 1, Practical Cisco Routers, and the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Joe Habraken
ISBN	0672324946
Release Date	21 April 2003

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Sams Teach Yourself Adobe LiveMotion 2 in 24 Hours

Description : A quick and practical introduction to LiveMotion, Adobe's object-oriented design tool for creating Web graphics and animation. New edition will further improve the book's easy-to-read, approachable style. Molly Holzschlag is well-known in the Web design community and has been involved with LiveMotion since its earliest alpha stages. New version of LiveMotion, expected in the first quarter of 2002, includes new scripting capabilities and improved integration with other Adobe products LiveMotion is Adobe's premiere Web graphics and animation design tool. It allows designers to work with vector and raster graphics in an easy-to-use environment, with an interface that is designed to be both intuitive and familiar to those who use other Adobe products. A new version of LiveMotion is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2002. It includes powerful new scripting capabilities, using the industry standard, JavaScript. And it has greatly improved integration with other Adobe products like GoLive, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Sams Teach Yourself Adobe LiveMotion X in 24 Hours offers a clearly written, approachable tutorial that carefully steps the reader through the basics of creating Web graphics and animations with LiveMotion. The book has been thoroughly reorganized and revised to better cover all the most important features of LiveMotion.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Molly E. Holzschlag
ISBN	0672323125
Release Date	23 May 2002

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Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash MX 2004 in 24 Hours

Description : Since its introduction in 1996, Macromedia Flash has become the standard for delivering high impact, vector-based graphics to the Web. Flash is deceptively simple at first, yet has great depth and flexibility. Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash 5 in 24 Hours offers a clearly written, well-organized introduction to this powerful product, and gives the beginner an overview of the entire package, without becoming too overwhelming. A new version of Flash is expected to be released in the 1st quarter of 2002. It will have user interface improvements, several new features, and extensive improvements to existing features.

Publisher	Sams
Author(s)	Phillip Kerman
ISBN	0672325942
Release Date	14 November 2003

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