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Beginning SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
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"As a contractor, I have had the opportunity to work with many different Information Technology departments. I have noticed a trend where IT professionals often have the opportunity, if not the requirement, to learn and work with an ever-increasing number of systems. SQL Server Reporting Services is one such technology. Does SSRS belong in the domain of the Database Administrator or the domain of the Developer? I could argue for the DBA, since SSRS is an integral part of Microsoft’s flagship database product. I could also make a case that as most of the report-writing work is done by developers, the SSRS are therefore a programming tool which happens to live within a database.
In my view, SSRS is often one part of a larger solution. While it can be used out of the box to create and display reports, the SSRS are most powerful when combined with certain applications. Custom and commercial software can utilize SSRS to present virtually unlimited views of data. As a developer, I understand the close relationship between the data, the logic, and the presentation - SSRS touches all three facets.
To be fully capable of supporting an SSRS solution, IT professionals should gain an end-to-end understanding of the product. While a developer’s role may focus on writing reports today, it may someday expand to include more extensive tasks. Your investment in SSRS knowledge will carry over to many other parts of the SQL Server ecosystem."
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Introducing MONO
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One of the principal innovations of Mono is that cross platform development is now within reach for less experienced software developers. It is especially useful for those users that write software to apply computer science to their specific domains, without having to know the intricacies of the different platforms or the different development environments. Mono has been designed since the beginning to guarantee binary compatibility: this means that assemblies written in Microsoft .NET can run in Mono without having to be recompiled.
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Pocketbook for Adobe Photoshop CS5
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Congratulations – you have taken your first steps in a very exciting adventure. The more you learn about working with Adobe PhotoShop CS5, the more exciting your adventure will become. Once you learn a few simple basic techniques, you will be opening up a world of possibilities. Your untapped creative potential will positively blossom. If you are anything like me, you are very likely to start seeing the world through and entirely different lens….one that recognizes the potential of perfection in a sometimes imperfect situation.
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LINQ and Entity Framework
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Costantino Pipero's LINQ and the Entity Framework is a deep dive into real world scenarios of solution development with the latest data access framework from the Microsoft .NET bag of tricks. Rather than being a whole-encompassing reference on the API, the book covers specific aspects, from the fundamentals of the language enhancements to advanced integration with more complex platforms like the ASP.NET MVC framework or the T4 code generator for Visual Studio 2008. The book provides all the steps needed to bring the reader to the completion of a working solution that can be reused or extended to suit several practical needs. Those examples are not available in other LINQ books. The main goal is to introduce both the novice and the advanced reader to the power of this new semantic, while making sure to promote and enforce all the latest software development best practices. Topics covered in the book: LINQ Fundamentals; Extension Methods and Lambda Expressions; Anonymous Data Types and Partial Methods; Mapping Objects to Databases; Building Entity Associations and Joins; LINQ Datasource Control; Accessing and Changing Data in LINQ with the ASP.NET MVC framework; Caching and Serializing data; Debugging; Using the Entity Framework; Creating an Entity Provider; Advance Modeling and Code Generation with T4.
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Python Programming with Oracle Database
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Ray Terrill's Python Programming with Oracle Database is a detailed exploration of the ways in which the Python programming language can be used to interact with the Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). As evidenced by the table of contents, the book covers the broad spectrum of Python/Oracle interactions, including standard SQL, PL/SQL, connecting as a SYSDBA user, and object-oriented database interactions. The book also takes time to provide primer sections for both the Python programming language and the Oracle Database, in the hopes of facilitating an easier learning experience for beginners to either discipline. This book provides information and examples not available in any other Python book. The examples are detailed enough to provide a solid understanding of the topics they're meant to reinforce, while being explained in thorough detail to ensure comprehension of key concepts. There is little doubt that the book will quickly pay for itself, as the reader stands to add valuable skills to his technical arsenal through the material covered throughout in each of the chapters. Topics covered in the book: Installation of Python/Required Software Modules; Python Introduction; Oracle Introduction; Using SQL with Python to Interact with Oracle; Performing DBA Tasks with the Oracle Database Using Python; Using PL/SQL with Python; Using an Object-Relational Mapper to Connect Python and Oracle.
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Learning New Techniques with Microsoft Word 2010
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As the title suggests, Learning New Techniques with Microsoft Word 2010 shows readers how to use the new functions in Word 2010. It starts from the ground floor and works its way up. Readers do not need any prior knowledge of how to work with Word. This book includes step-by-step instructions for creating: letters, resumes, lists, term papers and more. Learning New Techniques with Microsoft Word 2010 relays in simple terms how to utilize the powerful aspects of the program, such as how to use fonts, graphs, screenshots, charts and photographs to give your documents a professional appeal. New functions such as SmartArt and Screen Capture are covered in detail. Some Word books overwhelm the reader with detailed descriptions of hundreds of commands; this book is different. It is a guide that walks readers through the tasks of creating specific kinds of documents. Packed with tips and screenshots to make the how-to steps easy to understand, readers will find this book the perfect guide to learning Microsoft Word 2010.
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Beginning Mark Logic with XQuery and MarkLogic Server
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This book, Beginning MarkLogic with XQuery and MarkLogic Server, is one that will enable you to start using this exciting technology quickly. You will learn essential techniques and functions for using XQuery and MarkLogic Server. Each chapter is carefully structured so that it takes very little time to learn and master. The chapters in the XQuery section contains hands-on code examples that you can practice as you are reading it. This book helps you to understand the technology and how to work with it, and gain confidence so you can succeed in your real work environment. MarkLogic chapters cover fundamental knowledge in MarkLogic Server architecture, search, thesaurus, lexicons, spelling, geospatial functions, creating alerts, error handling, and how to work with MarkLogic documents and databases. XQuery chapters covers essential XQuery skills such as working with XML documents from various locations, predicates, data types, string manipulation, working with numbers, date and time, grouping, sorting, navigating within the XML document, and good programming practices. This book is an introduction to MarkLogic Server and XQuery. The content of this book is designed for the reader who has no knowledge of MarkLogic Server and XQuery. We hope this book will help our readers to acquire some essential skills and knowledge so they can become comfortable working with these technologies. We simply assume readers have some basic knowledge about XML to understand the examples in these chapters. This book is not intended to help readers who have already worked with MarkLogic Server and XQuery for a while. Most information in this book is focused on the very basics. The materials in this book also place more emphasis on development than administration.
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Siebel 8 For Beginners: First Edition
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Siebel 8 for Beginners is an introductory guide to the CRM applications of Siebel 8.x. One of the most powerful Siebel releases, Siebel 8.x provides a seamless collaborative user environment. Siebel 8.x includes many new features, including enhanced Siebel Tools, making it easier than ever to use. Inside, learn to customize Siebel for your business needs. You'll also gain essential knowledge about Siebel navigation, data security, organizational structure, scripting, debugging, and much more!
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