Creator: Michael Winikoff
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2005-08-05
Dewey code: 004
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Price: $64.92
Review Agent-Oriented Information Systems II: 6th International Bi-Conference Workshop, AOIS 2004, Riga, Latvia, June 8, 2004 and New York, NY, USA, July 20, ... Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) / Springer:This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 6th International Bi-Conference Workshop on Agent-Oriented Information Systems, AOIS 2004, held in Riga, Latvia in June and in New York, NY, USA in July 2004. The 15 revised full papers presented have gone through two rounds of reviewing and improvement and were selected from an initial total of 36 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on information systems, analysis and modeling, methodologies, and applications.
Creator: Whei-Jen Chen
Publication date: 2004-12-06
Dewey code: 005.7565
List Price: $66.00
Price: $48.18
Review DB2 Integrated Cluster Environment Deployment Guide / International Technical Support Organization:
Authors
- Ryan Sousa
- W. H. Inmon
- Claudia Imhoff
Publication date: 1997-11-30
Dewey code: 658.4038
List Price: $60.00
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Review Corporate Information Factory / Wiley:The "father of data warehousing" incorporates the latest technologies into his blueprint for integrated decision support systems Today's corporate IT and data warehouse managers are required to make a small army of technologies work together to ensure fast and accurate information for business managers. Bill Inmon created the Corporate Information Factory to solve the needs of these managers. Since the First Edition, the design of the factory has grown and changed dramatically. This Second Edition, revised and expanded by 40% with five new chapters, incorporates these changes. This step-by-step guide will enable readers to connect their legacy systems with the data warehouse and deal with a host of new and changing technologies, including Web access mechanisms, e-commerce systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. The book also looks closely at exploration and data mining servers for analyzing customer behavior and departmental data marts for finance, sales, and marketing. The father of the data warehouse incorporates the latest.
Creator: Mikael Berndtsson
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1997-09-19
Dewey code: 005.74
List Price: $59.95
Price: $49.95
Review Rules in Database Systems: Third International Workshop, RIDS '97, Skövde, Sweden, June 26-28, 1997 Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) / Springer:This book constitutes the strictly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Rules in Database Systems, RIDS '97, held in Skövde, June 1997. The 13 revised papers presented in the book were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. The book documents the state-of-the art in the area. The papers are devoted to deductive databases, active database systems architectures, events in workflow management, rule modelling and simulation, rule confluence, rule termination analysis, rule testing and validation, active database systems design.
Authors
- Vadim/ Burleson, Donald K. Tropashko
Review SQL Design Patterns / Independent Pub Group:
Creator: Torsten Schaub
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2005-03-24
Dewey code: 620.0045
List Price: $64.95
Price: $48.02
Review Inconsistency Tolerance (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) / Springer:
Authors
- Brian Matsik
- Thomas Moore
- Kent Sharkey
- Lyle A. Bryant
Publication date: 1999-10
Dewey code: 005
List Price: $79.99
Price: $47.99
Review McSd Fast Track, 4-In-1 (MCSD Fast Track) / Que:
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2006-12-01
Dewey code: 004
List Price: $65.00
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Review MPLS Fundamentals / Cisco Press:A comprehensive introduction to all facets of MPLS theory and practice Helps networking professionals choose the suitable MPLS application and design for their network Provides MPLS theory and relates to basic IOS configuration examples The Fundamentals Series from Cisco Press launches the basis to readers for understanding the purpose, application, and management of technologies MPLS has emerged as the new networking layer for service providers throughout the world. For many service providers and enterprises MPLS is a way of delivering new applications on their IP networks, while consolidating data and voice networks. MPLS has grown to be the new default network layer for service providers and is finding its way into enterprise networks as well. This book focuses on the building blocks of MPLS (architecture, forwarding packets, LDP, MPLS and QoS, CEF, etc. ). This book also reviews the different MPLS applications (MPLS VPN, MPLS Traffic Engineering, Carrying IPv6 over MPLS, AToM, VPLS, MPLS OAMetc. ). You will get a comprehensive overview of all the aspects of MPLS, including the building blocks, its applications, troubleshooting and a perspective on the future of MPLS.
Creator: Gottfried Vossen
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1993-08-01
Dewey code: 005.74
List Price: $107.00
Price: $101.89
Review Query Processing for Advanced Database Systems (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems) / Morgan Kaufmann:The chapters of this book provide an excellent snapshot of current research and development activities in the area of query processing and optimization. They supply potential answers to many questions that have been raised for new types of database systems and at the same time reflect the variety of the different approaches taken. The book acts both as a reference for the state of the art in query processing for the "next generation" of database systems, and as a good starting point for anybody interested in understanding the challenging questions in the area. Furthermore, the book will help the reader to gain an in-depth understanding of why efficient query processing is needed for future database systems.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2008-04-18
Dewey code: 004
List Price: $82.99
Price: $48.17
Review CCNP Portable Command Guide Library (Self-Study Guide) / Cisco Press:CCNP Portable Command Guide Library CCNP Portable Command Guide Library is a set of four condensed, portable reference guides covering all the commands in the four CCNP® exams: BSCI, BCMSN, ISCW, and ONT. Each book is filled with valuable, easy-to-access information to quickly refresh your memory and each guide is portable enough for use whether you are in the server room or the equipment closet. These CCNP command guides are written by certified Cisco® instructors, bringing years of teaching and industry experience together in an ideal quick-study format. The authors have designed each guide to summarize all CCNP certification-level Cisco IOS® Software commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, providing you with tips and examples of how to apply the commands to real-world scenarios. Configuration examples throughout the books provide you with a better understanding of how these commands are used in simple network designs. Use the associated quick reference resource to help you memorize commands and concepts as you work to pass each CCNP certification exam. CCNP BSCI Portable Command Guide covers all the commands on the CCNP 642-901 BSCI exam, specifically involving these topic areas: EIGRP OSPF Integrated IS-IS IPv6 Manipulating Routing Updates BGP Multicast CCNP BCMSN Portable Command Guide covers all the commands on the CCNP 642-812 BCMSN exam, which deals with these topic areas: VLANs STP and EtherChannel Inter-VLAN Routing High Availability Wireless Client Access Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft Voice Support in Campus Switches CCNP ISCW Portable Command Guide covers all the commands on the CCNP 642-825 ISCW exam, which focuses on the following topic areas: Connecting Teleworkers Implementing Frame Mode MPLS IPsec VLANs Cisco Device Hardening Cisco IOS Threat Defense Features CCNP ONT Portable Command Guide covers all the commands on the CCNP 642-845 ONT exam, testing your knowledge of: VoIP Implementations Introduction to IP QoS DiffServ QoS Model Auto QoS Wireless Scalability CCNP Portable Command Guide Library is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners, please visit http://www. cisco. com/go/authorizedtraining. [+]Access all CCNP commands–use each book as a quick offline resource for research and solutions Logical “how-to” topic groupings provide one-stop research Great for review before taking each CCNP certification exam Compact size makes it easy to carry with you, wherever you go “Create Your Own Journal” section with blank, lined pages allows you to personalize the book for your needs “What Do You Want to Do?” chart inside each book’s front cover helps you to quickly reference specific tasks This library is part of the Cisco Press® Certification Self-Study Product Family, which offers readers a self-paced study routine for Cisco certification exams. Titles in the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family are part of a recommended learning program from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification Covers: BSCI exam 642-901, BCMSN exam 642-812, ISCW exam 642-825, and ONT exam 642-845 $82. 99 USA / $90. 99 CAN.
Publication date: 2002-05-30
Dewey code: 006.3
List Price: $60.00
Price: $48.00
Review Visual Data Mining: Techniques and Tools for Data Visualization and Mining / Wiley:Marketing analysts use data mining techniques to gain a reliable understanding of customer buying habits and then use that information to develop new marketing campaigns and products. Visual mining tools introduce a world of possibilities to a much broader and non-technical audience to help them solve common business problems. Explains how to select the appropriate data sets for analysis, transform the data sets into usable formats, and verify that the sets are error-free Reviews how to choose the right model for the specific type of analysis project, how to analyze the model, and present the results for decision making Shows how to solve numerous business problems by applying various tools and techniques Companion Web site offers links to data visualization and visual data mining tools, and real-world success stories using visual data mining Marketing analysts use data mining techniques to gain a reliable understanding of customer buying habits and then use that information to develop new marketing campaigns and products. Visual mining tools introduce a world of possibilities to a much broader and non-technical audience to help them solve common business problems. Explains how to select the appropriate data sets for analysis, transform the data sets into usable formats, and verify that the sets are error-free Reviews how to choose the right model for the specific type of analysis project, how to analyze the model, and present the results for decision making Shows how to solve numerous business problems by applying various tools and techniques Companion Web site offers links to data visualization and visual data mining tools, and real-world success stories using visual data mining.
Publication date: 2005-10-27
Dewey code: 004.62
List Price: $80.00
Price: $48.00
Review MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software (Networking Technology) / Cisco Press:A complete configuration manual for MPLS, MPLS VPNs, MPLS TE, QoS, Any Transport over MPLS (AToM), and VPLS Understand the crucial Cisco commands for various MPLS scenarios Understand fundamentals of MPLS operation and learn to configure basic MPLS in Frame Relay and ATM-based environments Master fundamentals of MPLS VPN operation including Multiprotocol BGP (MBGP) operation, VPNv4 route exchange, and basic MPLS VPN configuration in the provider network Understand and configure various PE-CE routing protocols in MPLS VPN networks Understand MPLS VPN provisioning in an Inter-provider VPN (Inter-AS) and Carrier Supporting Carrier (CSC) environment Learn MPLS TE and its advanced features Examine AToM with configuration examples for like-to-like and any-to-any L2 VPN implementations and VPLS components and operation, VPLS configuration and verification, and VPLS topologies Learn about MPLS QoS, including configuration and implementation of uniform and short pipe modes MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software is a complete and detailed resource to the configuration of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks and associated features. Through its practical, hands-on approach, you’ll become familiar with MPLS technologies and their configurations using Cisco IOS® Software. MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software covers basic-to-advanced MPLS concepts and configuration. Beyond its emphasis on MPLS, you’ll learn about applications and deployments associated with MPLS, such as traffic engineering (TE), Layer 2 virtual private networks (VPN), and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS). You’ll receive practical guidance and deployment scenarios that can be enhanced by re-creation of the setups and configurations demonstrated within this book. You’ll move quickly from a brief overview of MPLS technology and basic MPLS configuration on Cisco® routers to more advanced topics. Several chapters provide instruction on VPN connectivity options, including implementing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in MPLS VPNs. You’ll receive configuration guidelines for advanced MPLS implementations such as MPLS TE, quality of service (QoS), and extranet VPNs. You’ll learn about implementation of Layer 2 VPNs versus Layer 3 VPNs with Cisco Any Transport over MPLS (AToM). And you’ll see demonstrations of implementing VPLS on Cisco routers complete with the configurations and platform support. [+]“I highly recommend MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software as required reading for those in search of practical guidance of the technology and nuances of configuring MPLS for next-generation networks for voice, video, data, and application service offerings across a wide variety of deployment scenarios. ” –Carlos Dominguez, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Service Provider Operations, Cisco Systems® This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.
Creator: Edmundo Madeira
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2004-11-23
Dewey code: 621.384
List Price: $72.00
Price: $47.99
Review Mobility Aware Technologies and Applications: First International Workshop, MATA 2004, Florianopolis, Brazil, October 20-22, 2004. Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) / Springer:This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Workshop on Mobility Aware Technologies and Applications, MATA 2004, held in Florianopolis, Brazil in October 2004. The 35 revised full papers presented together with one invited paper were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on context-aware support for mobile systems, context-aware applications and networks, service and network management, grid and agent technologies in mobile environments, sensor networks, security issues, performance and QoS, mobility-aware systems and services, and agent technology and applications.
Creator: Heikki Mannila
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2006-03-16
Dewey code: 006.33
List Price: $78.00
Price: $53.81
Review Constraint-Based Mining and Inductive Databases: European Workshop on Inductive Databases and Constraint Based Mining, Hinterzarten, Germany, March 11-13, ... Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) / Springer:The interconnected ideas of inductive databases and constraint-based mining are appealing and have the potential to radically change the theory and practice of data mining and knowledge discovery. This book reports on the results of the European IST project "cInQ" (consortium on knowledge discovery by Inductive Queries) and its final workshop entitled Constraint-Based Mining and Inductive Databases organized in Hinterzarten, Germany in March 2004. The 18 articles in this state-of-the-art survey present the latest results in inductive querying and constraint-based data mining and also identify future directions of this newly emerging field lying at the intersection of data mining and database research. The papers address topical sections on foundations of inductive database frameworks, optimizing inductive queries on local patterns, optimizing inductive queries on global patterns, and applications of inductive querying techniques.
Creator: Rainer Unland
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2004-10-05
Dewey code: 005.74
List Price: $64.95
Price: $48.02
Review Database and XML Technologies: Second International XML Database Symposium, XSym 2004, Toronto, Canada, August 29-30, 2004, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) / Springer:This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International XML Database Symposium, XSym 2004, held in Toronto, Canada in August 2004 in association with VLDB 2004. The 15 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from around 60 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Xquery processing, searching, ranking, and mapping XML documents; XML constraints checking and correcting; XML processing; and clustering, indexing, and statistics.
Creator: Uwe Schwiegelshohn
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2007-03-22
Dewey code: 004
List Price: $64.95
Price: $48.17
Review Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing: 12th International Workshop, JSSPP 2006, Saint-Malo, France, June 26, 2006, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) / Springer:This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed postproceedings of the 12th International Workshop on Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing, JSSPP 2006, held in Saint-Malo, France, in June 2006 in conjunction with the Joint International Conference on Measurement and Modeling of Computer Systems SIGMETRICS/Performance 2006. The 12 revised full research papers presented went through two rounds of reviewing and improvement. The papers cover all current issues of job scheduling strategies for parallel processing such as workflow problems, scheduling performance, job migration issues, performance degradation by resource sharing, and job modeling issues in grid computing.
Authors
- Rhonda Delmater
- Jr., Monte Hancock
Dewey code: 006.3
Price: $54.95
Review Data Mining Explained: A Manager's Guide to Customer-Centric Business Intelligence / Digital Press:The first book for managers and technical professionals that teaches data mining in an accessible way and that explains how data mining drives next-generation customer relationship strategies. Data Mining Explained helps technically-proficient managers and IT professionals use powerful data mining technologies to solve important business challenges, most importantly to identify and better serve customer needs. Written by data mining experts, Data Mining Explained describes how companies in general and those in key vertical markets can design and build effective technical marketing and sales strategies and operations using data mining. Data Mining Explained makes vital and increasingly mainstream concepts and technologies accessible to a wide range of readers new to the topic. Readers will learn how data mining can help them find relationships and patterns, such as customer buying habits, within the huge stores of data they gather every day. Data Mining Explained helps readers understand how data mining is defining next-generation e-commerce and customer relationship management (CRM) and can revolutionize how organizations engage their customers. Teaches an increasingly mainstream technology to managers and technical professionalsExplains how data mining unites customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligenceDescribes how to develop a data mining strategy.
Authors
- LLC Cap Gemini Ernst & Young U.S.
- Lynn Anderson
Dewey code: 650.0285574
List Price: $59.99
Price: $47.99
Review Understanding PeopleSoft 8 / Sybex:Make Your First Step into ERP a Success with PeopleSoft 8 Implementing and supporting any ERP system means an enormous investment of money, time, and personnel, and PeopleSoft is no exception. Understanding PeopleSoft 8 is the resource you need to make sure your investment pays off. Inside, ERP and PeopleSoft experts teach you how to prepare your organization for the changes ERP brings, to lead it through the PeopleSoft implementation process, and keep it on track with world-class support and an eye to the future. Coverage includes: * The history and nature of ERP systems * Advantages and special capabilities of PeopleSoft applications * Building a business case for purchasing PeopleSoft * Setting goals for the implementation * Measuring and ensuring your return on investment * Resources required for a successful implementation * The ERP implementation-structure and process * Technical architecture of the PeopleSoft applications * Components, features, and functions of the PeopleSoft application * Key implementation success factors * Supporting users after the product is implemented * The future of ERP systems and PeopleSoft.
Publication date: 2005-01-31
Dewey code: 005
List Price: $45.00
Price: $60.00
Review Stata Data Management Reference Manual: Release 9 / Stata Corp:
Publication date: 2008-06-23
Dewey code: 005
List Price: $59.99
Price: $47.99
Review Troubleshooting Oracle Performance / Apress:What do you do when your database application isn’t running fast enough? You troubleshoot, of course. Finding the slow part of an application is often the easy part of the battle. It’s finding a solution that’s difficult. Troubleshooting Oracle Performance helps by providing a systematic approach to addressing the underlying causes of poor database application performance. Written for developers by an application developer who has learned by doing Gives a systematic approach to solving database application performance problems Helps you plan for performance as you would for any other application requirement What you’ll learn See how to treat and plan for performance as a basic application requirement. Identify performance problems using a systematic and repeatable approach. Configure your query optimizer to meet your application performance goals. Optimize table accesses, joins, and physical table layout. Read and recognize inefficient SQL execution plans. Reduce inefficiencies from too much procedural code. [+]Who is this book for? For application developers and database administrators involved in troubleshooting performance problems of Oracle-based applications About the Apress Pro Series The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder. You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard-won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career. Related Titles from Apress Cost-Based Oracle Fundamentals The Art and Science of Oracle Performance Tuning Forecasting Oracle Performance.
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