“…Box and Sells explain the inner workings of the CLR—the rationale behind its design, the problems it solves, and the role of type in CLR programming—and show readers how to build better applications using the .NET Framework while gaining a more complete understanding of how the CLR works. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…8.5 Completing the migration -- Chapter 9. A Windows with Rules &amp -- Formatter Extension migration scenario -- 9.1 Base system -- 9.1.1 Preparing for migration -- 9.1.2 Removing WebSphere MQ Integrator V2.1 -- 9.2 WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker installation -- 9.3 Rules &amp -- Formatter Extension installation -- 9.3.1 Installing the Rules &amp -- Formatter Runtime Engine -- 9.3.2 Installing the Rules &amp -- Formatter Design-Time Tooling -- 9.3.3 Install verification -- 9.3.4 Post-install activities -- 9.4 Completing the migration -- 9.4.1 Importing a message flow -- 9.4.2 Starting up -- 9.5 Migrating the broker -- 9.5.1 Preparing to deploy -- 9.5.2 Deploying to the migrated broker -- 9.6 Something to watch out for -- Chapter 10. …”

“…Here's what you will find inside: Understand the key concepts of multidimensional modeling Explore the multidimensional object model and its definition language Learn the main concepts of the MDX language and gain an in-depth understanding of advanced MDX concepts Understand the mechanisms of integrating multidimensional and relational databases Learn how to build client applications to access data in Analysis Services Examine server architecture, including main data structures, data processing, and query resolution algorithms Gain a deep understanding of the internal and external protocols for data transfer, including the XML/A protocol Explore how Analysis Services manages memory Explore the security model, including role-based security, code-access security, and data security Discover how to monitor and manage Analysis Services All the code for the sample database used in the book can be found at www.informit.com/title/0672327821…”

“…Coverage includes How Model-Driven Development (MDD) and agile methods work synergistically The Harmony/ESW process, including roles, workflows, tasks, and work products Phases in the Harmony/ESW microcycle and their implementation Initiating a real-time agile project, including the artifacts you may (or may not) need Agile analysis, including the iteration plan, clarifying requirements, and validation The three levels of agile design: architectural, mechanistic, and detailed Continuous integration strategies and end-of-the-microcycle validation testing How Harmony/ESW’s agile process self-optimizes by identifying and managing issues related to schedule, architecture, risks, workflows, and the process itself…”

“…Following an overview of the .NET platform and the role played by C#, you'll soon move into exploring the C# language in its entirety, including all the new C# 2008 features right down to the most complex topics involved in C#. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…""Siege Option Flags""""Testing Many URLs""; ""URL Format and File""; ""Affecting Your Benchmark Figures""; ""Geographical Location""; ""The Traveling Packets""; ""Response Size""; ""Code Complexity""; ""Browser Behavior""; ""Web Server Setup""; ""Summary""; ""CHAPTER 2 Improving Client Download and Rendering Performance""; ""The Importance of Optimizing Responses""; ""Firebug""; ""Installing Firebug""; ""Firebug Performance Tabs""; ""The Console Tab""; ""Running JavaScript Profiler on a Web Page""; ""The Net Tab""; ""YSlow""; ""YSlow v2 Rulesets""; ""CSS Optimization Rules""…”

“…This isn't someone's opinion; it's a definitive, evidence-based guide to effective management: a set of bedrock principles you can rely on throughout your entire management career…”

“…Among the issues it addresses: introducing a services discipline that supports collaboration and information process sharing; integrating services with preexisting technology assets and strategies; choosing the right roles for new tools; shifting culture, governance, and architecture; and bringing greater agility to the entire organizational lifecycle, not just isolated projects. …”

“…And five other factors will continue to drive global change: the historic shift in economic growth from the developed to the developing world; an unprecedented imperative for mature economics to raise productivity to preserve living standards; the rise of new networks of communication and trade; a profound challenge in balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability; and an expanded role for the state in regulating markets. For organizations to not only be excellent but stay excellent, companies need to respond to these challenges with tact and understanding that with the right techniques, change can be driven to a company's advantage. …”

“…Key Book Benefits Brings together tools and practical advice providing solutions to a wide variety of administration problems Provides comprehensive coverage focusing on manageability, security, provisioning, and role-based management Delivers insights from a leading expert on Windows management and productivity Features a CD with a fully searchable eBook, tools, and essential resources…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…; The LAMP Stack; The Drupal Core; Security; Content Types; Contributed Modules; Themes; The Drupal Design Philosophy; Database; Forms; Security; Menus and Paths; Users, Roles, and Permissions; Summary; CHAPTER 2 The Page Lifecycle; The Drupal Page Lifecycle; Menu Handler; Menus; The Menu Tree; Theming; Summary; CHAPTE R 3 Wherefore Drupal?…”

“…There is significant power in reducing the data gatekeeper role in your organization so that each person can quickly interact with data and uncover additional value. …”

“…They will also learn: • How to instill team vision • Five insights of high performance coaches • Ten tools for building a solid team foundation • Eight hurdles to performing the coaching role • A checklist for responding to team troubles • Five ways to quiet complaints • And much, much more! …”

“…Discover how the sustainable network connects us all, with examples of how it's already effecting change Understand how this network magnifies the impact of even the smallest change and newest idea Explore the role that various market and political forces play Learn how the network can be improved to better address environmental, economic, and social conditions Get practical advice that you or your business can follow now…”

“…The Stewardship of Wealth's discusses the crucial role private wealth continues to play in America's remarkable economic and cultural success and the issues wealthy families and their advisors face, presenting a step-by-step guide to better managing liquid wealth. …”

“…Fueled by technological advancements in data collection, storage and analysis technologies in biological sciences, researchers have begun to increasingly rely on applications of computational knowledge discovery techniques to gain novel biological insight from the data. …”

“…Security is also an important issue wherethe cognitive concept can play a key role--…”

“…Among these methods, mathematical programming models play a key role in optimizing a system. However, traditional mathematical programming focuses on single-objective optimization rather than multi-objective optimization as we encounter in real situation. …”

“…Stochastic differences between individual cells and molecules have been shown to play important roles in larger biological systems, and these novel sensors have begun to test and elucidate these effects. …”

“…Here, again, silicon along with carbon and germanium (group IV elements) is about to play a major role. In view of the increasing research effort devoted to nanostructures’ applications in PV, this book aims to provide a background to students and newcomer researchers as well as to point out some open questions and promising directions for future development. …”