“…You will learn about a variety of tools, ranging from the traditional wait analysis methodology to the query store or indexing, and you will learn how improving performance is an iterative process. …”

“…His toolbox includes JIRA/Atlassian tools, agile methods, Meteor, React, Node, JavaScript, Swift, HTML, CSS, MongoDB, and MySQL. …”

“…Provides a self-contained, theoretical guide to understanding mobile robot control and navigation Features implementable algorithms, numerical examples, and simulations Includes coverage of models of motion in global and local coordinates systems with and without direct communication between the robots Supplemented by a companion website offering codes, videos, and PowerPoint slides Autonomous Mobile Robots and Multi-Robot Systems: Motion-Planning, Communication and Swarming is an excellent tool for researchers, lecturers, senior undergraduate and graduate students, and engineers dealing with mobile robots and related issues…”

“…Enjoy a front-row view for each of the conference's 46 sessions, 6 tutorials, and 7 keynotes Hear from 65 of the top IT security experts from Europe and around the world Watch detailed tutorials on Docker/container security, bot attacks, network forensics, and more Listen to Google’s Thomas Dullien (aka Halvar Flake) on how to re-architect a defendable Internet Take in practical GDPR-compliance strategies from Chiara Rustici and Steve Touw (Immuta) Hear Dyn’s Phil Stanhope describe the DDoS attack on Dyn and the counter-measures to repel it Watch Don Bailey (Lab Mouse Security) on the must-have processes for defeating IoT attacks Learn about the value of DNS in cyber investigations from Merike Kaeo (Farsight Security) Hear the latest on security tools like PAL, rkt, Inspec, Apache Drill, Rudder, and Macaroons Learn the best practices for spreading security consciousness throughout the enterprise…”

“…He’s currently working on Button Squid, a top-down puzzler for iOS, and is fond of making cool tools for rad devs…”

“…See how different vendors (Cisco, VMware, etc.) define SDN and how this affects implementation Discover how SDN changes networking paradigms and affects the role of the network engineer Understand how Google, Facebook, and others use SDN Learn about standards and protocols such as OpenFlow, NETCONF, VXLAN, REST API, and YANG See demonstrations of ODL, ONOS, RYU, and Cisco SDN controllers Learn how to build your own practice SDN network Gain the ability to confidently assess the network technologies you should study going forward David Bombal (CCIE #11023 Emeritus) has taught networking courses for over 15 years. His software tools and courses have been downloaded more than 100,000 times and his YouTube videos have been viewed more than 950,000 times. …”

“…Find out how Node solves problems specific to Internet application programming, and why this framework is faster than traditional solutions. Become familiar with tools that make application programming easy. Compile and troubleshoot the Node.js install, and understand the problems you’re likely to face when writing your first Node application. …”

“…Coverage includes A fully up-to-date introduction to signal integrity and physical design How design and technology selection can make or break the performance of the power distribution network Exploration of key concepts, such as plane impedance, spreading inductance, decoupling capacitors, and capacitor loop inductance Practical techniques for analyzing resistance, capacitance, inductance, and impedance Solving signal integrity problems via rules of thumb, analytic approximation, numerical simulation, and measurement Understanding how interconnect physical design impacts signal integrity Managing differential pairs and losses Harnessing the full power of S-parameters in high-speed serial link applications Ensuring power integrity throughout the entire power distribution path Realistic design guidelines for improving signal integrity, and much more Unlike books that concentrate on theoretical derivation and mathematical rigor, this book emphasizes intuitive understanding, practical tools, and engineering discipline. Designed for electronics industry professionals from beginners to experts it will be an invaluable resource for getting signal integrity designs right the first time, every time…”

“…You’ll also learn how to establish an effective, efficient workflow using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop — the two must-have tools for any serious photographer. In Real World Digital Photography, Third Edition you’ll learn about: The essential technical considerations and professional skills to improve your photography How digital cameras work and the resulting impact on how and what you photograph Fundamentals of digital photography, including how to use lighting, composition, and lens choice to create compelling images How to establish a digital editing workflow that produces successful, repeatable, reliable results Practical image-editing techniques to improve tone and contrast, correct colors, enhance sharpness, and more How to photograph source images to create stunning high dynamic range and panoramic photographs The essential requirements of a professional color-managed workflow so that what you see is really what you print Expanding your creative options with night photography, time lapse, and stop motion photography As you're reading the book, share your photographs with the authors and others reading it via the book's Flickr group at flickr.com/groups/RealWorldDigitalPhotography…”

“…Use System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to image, update, manage, and support servers and clients Proactively monitor your systems to identify and fix problems before they fail Use System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 to provide reliable, timely backup/recovery Implement and manage all aspects of virtualization, including virtual guest sessions on both Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware Make the most of System Center Service Manager 2010’s integrated tools for managing help desks, incidents, assets, and changes Use System Center Capacity Planner to properly size, procure, and deploy new systems Remotely track, secure, patch, update, and support mobile devices with System Center Mobile Device Manager Simplify small business IT management with System Center Essentials 2010’s wizards and auto-configuration components…”

“…In addition, you’ll learn how to Make the most of Ubuntu Server’s latest, most powerful technologies Discover easy, fast ways to perform key administration tasks Automate Ubuntu installs, no matter how many servers you’re installing Quickly set up low-cost Web servers and e-mail Protect your server with Ubuntu’s built-in and optional security tools Minimize downtime with fault tolerance and clustering Master proven, step-by-step server and network troubleshooting techniques Walk through rescuing an Ubuntu server that won’t boot Create your own private cloud computing infrastructure The included disks contain the versions of Ubuntu Server you’ll need for different CPU architectures: Ubuntu Server 10.04 LTS 64-bit CD, and Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 32-bit DVD, both of which are supported by Canonical for five years…”

“…Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Explore Office 2013’s updated interface and most efficient shortcuts Use Microsoft Office on the Web and mobile devices Streamline Word document creation with templates, tables, and more Efficiently build and review longer documents–by yourself or with teams Quickly create reliable, sophisticated Excel workbooks Analyze and visualize Excel data with charts, sparklines, pivot tables, and slicers Create high-impact presentations with PowerPoint 2013’s newest tools Supercharge presentations with audio, video, animations, and transitions Set up email accounts and personalize Outlook to your own workstyle Manage your life with Outlook contacts, tasks, to-do lists, and notes Use Social Connector to simplify activities on Facebook, LinkedIn, and beyond Organize research more efficiently with OneNote notebooks Integrate text, links, files, media, screen clips, and handwriting into your OneNote notebooks And much more...…”

“…Includes 365 challenges that encourage you to observe, to think, and to try effective storytelling tasks Focuses on words, pictures, and sound as story elements for your Web content, rather than the mechanics of using specific software apps and tools Features a simple, straightforward format of numbered exercises, with suggested time to take for each one For more tips, exercises, and suggestions for teachers, check out www.write4web.com…”

“…It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams–resulting in better performance in the course–and provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class progress. …”

“…These tasks include: review of program plans development of the formal test plan creation of test documentation (test design, test cases, test software, and test procedures) acquisition of automated testing tools test execution updating the test documentation tailoring the model for projects of all sizes Whether you are an experienced test engineer looking for ways to improve your testing process, a new test engineer hoping to learn how to perform a good testing process, a newly assigned test manager or team leader who needs to learn more about testing, or a process improvement leader, this book will help you maximize your effectiveness…”

“…Readers of the Tech Job Hunt Handbook will find tools, practical guidance, and recommendations on how to find the best new tech jobs, how to get noticed, how to ace interviews and get hired, and how to keep those new jobs—until it’s time for a better one. …”

“…The Well-Balanced Leader gives you the tools for making the small, incremental changes in behavior that lead to big changes in awareness—and huge changes in your leadership effectiveness…”

“…This book provides a number of tools that can be the starting point for any project requiring graphical representations of data, whether using commercial libraries or your own…”

“…Part 6 describes the z/OS® storage management software and tools. Finally, the Appendixes provide information about High Performance Storage System (HPSS) and IBM FlashSystem Storage. …”

“…Follow along with Erik and you will: Learn the basics of capturing great portraits, such as focusing on the eyes, stepping back and zooming in, and turning your subject into the light Evaluate focal length, compression, and working distance to select the best lens for any given shoot Establish trust with your subject and provide helpful direction and feedback so they feel at ease and look their best Address challenges associated with natural light such as shade and direct light–and tame or redirect the light for improved photographs Improve the light with modifiers and other helpful tools such as strobes, umbrellas, and reflectors Go “behind the scenes” and walk through the process of creating great portraits with two chapters of start-to-finish examples Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the portraits you want every time you pick up your camera…”