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Publisher: Course Technology
Author: Duane Birnbaum
ISBN: 1592007295
Release Date: 30 March 2005

eBook Description
Written specifically with the beginner in mind, ?Microsoft Excel VBA for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition? is the follow up to the most successful and best selling title in the Absolute Beginner series. It contains completely updated information written for Excel 2003. It is geared towards students taking introductory programming courses, as well as professionals who frequently use spreadsheets and want to expand their knowledge of the capabilities of Excel by writing their own programs. An ideal introduction to programming techniques, it concentrates on introductory programming topics and good programming practices, using the VBA Excel language and the creation of simple games to reinforce each new skill.

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Microsoft Excel VBA Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition (For the Absolute Beginner)

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Author: Michael J. Isaac
ISBN: 0471273511
Release Date: 11 April 2003

eBook Description

• SSCP (System Security Certified Practitioner) is the companion test to CISSP, appealing to the practitioners who implement the security policies that the CISSP-certified professionals create
• Organized exactly like the bestselling The CISSP Prep Guide (0-471-41356-9) by Ronald L. Krutz and Russell Dean Vines, who serve as consulting editors for this book
• This study guide greatly enhances the reader’s understanding of how to implement security policies, standards, and procedures in order to breeze through the SSCP security certification test
• CD-ROM contains a complete interactive self-test using all the questions and answers from the book, powered by the Boson test engine

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The SSCP Prep Guide: Mastering the Seven Key Areas of System Security

Publisher: Packt Publishing
Author: K. Bantoft
ISBN: 1904811256
Release Date: 30 January 2006

eBook Description
This book is a comprehensive guide to using Openswan for building both basic and industry size, military strength VPNs for medium to very large organizations. Written by the core developers, this practical book is all you need to use Openswan to build any VPN infrastructure you may need. The authors have covered the latest developments and upcoming issues. This book will not only help you build the VPN you need, but also save you a lot of time.

With the widespread use of wireless and the integration of VPN capabilities in most modern laptops, PDA’s and mobile phones, there is a growing desire for encrypting more and more communications to prevent eavesdropping. Can you trust the coffee shop’s wireless network? Is your neighbor watching your wireless? Or are your competitors perhaps engaged in industrial espionage? Do you need to send information back to your office while on the road or on board a ship? Or do you just want to securely access your MP3’s at home? IPsec is the industry standard for encrypted communication, and Openswan is the de-facto implementation of IPsec for Linux.

Whether you are just connecting your home DSL connection with your laptop when you’re on the road to access your files at home, or you are building an industry size, military strength VPN infrastructure for a medium to very large organization, this book will assist you in setting up Openswan to suit those needs.

The topics discussed range from designing, to building, to configuring Openswan as the VPN gateway to deploy IPsec using Openswan. It not only for Linux clients, but also the more commonly used Operating Systems such as Microsoft Windows and MacOSX. Furthermore it discusses common interoperability examples for third party vendors, such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Netscreen and other common IPsec vendors.

The authors bring you first hand information, as they are the official developers of the Openswan code. They have included the latest developments and upcoming issues. With experience in answering questions on a daily basis on the mailing lists since the creation of Openswan, the authors are by far the most experienced in a wide range of successful and not so successful uses of Openswan by people worldwide.

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Building And Integrating Virtual Private Networks With Openswan

Publisher: For Dummies
Author: Blake Ross
ISBN: 0471748994
Release Date: 11 January 2006

eBook Description

• Firefox For Dummies gives you the inside scoop on the exciting new browser from the Web wizard that got it started. The book’s author, Blake Ross, began developing Firefox as a teenager. Once available to the world, the simple and powerful tool was an instant hit claiming a sizable share of the Web browser market with over 140 million downloads.
• In this book Blake not only gives you the lowdown on how to use Firefox for safe Web searching, but he also shares his insight into how the product came to life. It’s a combination of practical tech insight and a good story that is rare in computer books.
• Topics covered include downloading and installing Firefox, creating a home page, searching with Google, creating customized themes and toolbars, using tabbed browsing, downloading and saving files, maintaining security and privacy, eliminating annoying popups, and adding Firefox extensions.

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Firefox For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Publisher: No Starch Press
Author: John Ross
ISBN: 1593271395
Release Date: 01 May 2006

eBook Description
When Windows works properly, it’s relatively easy to ignore; you can concentrate on the work you’re trying to do and forget about the plumbing inside your computer. But when something goes wrong, it often requires an experienced guide to solve the problem and restore the computer to working condition. Everybody who uses Microsoft Windows eventually has to deal with cryptic error messages, frozen screens, and other more or less dramatic problems. Windows troubleshooting is the set of tools and techniques that can identify the source of a problem and find a solution.

It’s Never Done That Before is a guide to Windows XP troubleshooting for people who don’t spend their lives fixing computer problems. It includes basic troubleshooting techniques, specific instructions for solving the most common problems in Windows XP, and more general information for finding and fixing more obscure ones. It also provides pointers to explanations of BIOS beep codes and blue screen errors, instructions for using the troubleshooting tools supplied with Windows XP such as Safe Mode and the Recovery Console, and advice for dealing with device drivers, the ROM BIOS, and the Windows Registry. Viruses, spyware, and Internet connection problems are all included, along with advice for getting the most out of the Microsoft Knowledge base and other online information resources, and dealing with help desks and technical support centers.

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It’s Never Done That Before

Publisher: Cisco Press
Author: Barry Greene
ISBN: 1587050412
Release Date: 16 April 2002

eBook Description
A comprehensive guide to the best common practices for Internet service providers

• Learn the best common practices for configuring routers on the Internet from experts who helped build the Internet
• Gain specific advice through comprehensive coverage of all Cisco routers and current versions of Cisco IOS Software
• Understand the Cisco IOS tools essential to building and maintaining reliable networks
• Increase your knowledge of network security
• Learn how to prevent problems and improve performance through detailed configuration examples and diagrams

Cisco IOS Software documentation is extensive and detailed and is often too hard for many Internet service providers (ISPs) who simply want to switch on and get going. Cisco ISP Essentials highlights many of the key Cisco IOS features in everyday use in the major ISP backbones of the world to help new network engineers gain understanding of the power of Cisco IOS Software and the richness of features available specifically for them. Cisco ISP Essentials also provides a detailed technical reference for the expert ISP engineer, with descriptions of the various knobs and special features that have been specifically designed for ISPs. The configuration examples and diagrams describe many scenarios, ranging from good operational practices to network security. Finally a whole appendix is dedicated to using the best principles to cover the configuration detail of each router in a small ISP Point of Presence.

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Cisco ISP Essentials

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Author: Frantisek Franek
ISBN: 052181720X
Release Date: 17 November 2003

eBook Description
The overwhelming majority of program bugs and computer crashes stem from problems of memory access, allocation, or deallocation. Such memory-related problems are also notoriously difficult to debug. Yet the role that memory plays in C and C++ programming is a subject often overlooked in courses and books because it requires specialized knowledge of operating systems, compilers, and computer architecture in addition to a familiarity with the language themselves. Most professional programmers learn about memory entirely through experience of the trouble it causes.

This book provides students and professional programmers with a concise yet comprehensive view of the role that memory plays in all aspects of programming and program behavior. Assuming only a basic familiarity with C or C++, the author describes the techniques, methods, and tools available to deal with the problems related to memory and its effective use.

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Memory as a Programming Concept in C and C++

Publisher: Apress
Author: W. Jason Gilmore
ISBN: 1590595521
Release Date: 23 January 2006

eBook Description
Beginning PHP and MySQL 5: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition offers comprehensive information about two of the most prominent open source technologies on the planet: the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database server.

Essentially three books in one, this second edition covers PHP 5, MySQL 5, and how these two popular open source technologies work together to create powerful websites. The book is packed with practical examples and insight into real-world challenges. It is based on the author’s 7 years of experience working with these technologies. You will repeatedly refer to this book as a valuable instructional tool and reference guide.

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Beginning PHP and MySQL 5: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

Publisher: New Riders
Author: Scott Kelby
ISBN: 0321437365
Release Date: 31 December 1969

eBook Description
You’ve just downloaded the brand-new, free Beta version of Lightroom, the revolutionary new workflow application from Adobe. Now what? Pick up this ebook, written by best-selling author Scott Kelby, to give you all the dirt you need on Lightroom to allow you to work faster, smarter, and more creatively. You’ll learn the eleven essential shortcuts you need to know to save hours every week, the best ways to import and organize your images, which tools and features to really hone in on to get the most out of this application, how to manage your photos like a pro, plus all the inside secrets on processing raw images. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll learn how to use Lightroom together with Photoshop to get the best, most efficient workflow, along with the best images. Finally, the book is loaded with tips, tricks, and insights that will absolutely transform the way you work with digital images!

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Adobe Lightroom eBook for Digital Photographers, The

Publisher: Peachpit Press
Author: Scott Kelby
ISBN: 0321269063
Release Date: 14 February 2006

eBook Description
One big advantage Photoshop professionals have always had was the understanding of channels. It was their secret weapon, and it enabled them to do things, and work in an entirely different way than their competitors, and maybe that’s why the secret power of Photoshop’s channels has been such a closely guarded secret. Until now.

Award-winning, bestselling author Scott Kelby (Editor of Photoshop User magazine) shows you how to unlock the power of Photoshop’s Channels and really start using Photoshop like a pro. But this isn’t a book of theory and technical explanations, this is a step-by-step project-based book that will teach you exactly how to the pros use?channels in their everyday work (Using channels is one of the secrets they use to get twice the work done in half the time).

You’ll learn how today’s top photographers and graphic designers employ channels to make impossible selections, to speed their production workflow, to color correct images, to mask images, to create stunning color to black and white conversions, and to do dozens of inside tricks that set them apart from the field. There’s a reason there’s always been a mystique to using channels, and why Photoshop users who understand and use them stay on the cutting edge. Now, their secrets are revealed using the same plain-English style that has made Scott one of the leading Photoshop authors and instructors in the world today.

You’ll be amazed at not only what you’re able with channels, but you’ll love the competitive advantage that using channels will give you. If you’re ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level, you’re holding the book that will take you there, and you’re gonna love it!?

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The Photoshop Channels Book