Linux Administration: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn to install and administer Linux–on an individual workstation or an entire network–with this comprehensive, in-depth reference.

In Linux Administration: A Beginner’s Guide, you’ll find everything you need to get up and running with any Linux distribution, including the latest version of Red Hat(r). Updated to cover the new 2.4 kernel and complete with an expanded section on advanced networking, this book shows you how to install and configure Linux, set up Internet services, handle single host administration, and much more. Plus, you’ll get 8 pages of blueprints illustrating the differences between Linux and Windows NT or Windows 2000.

Java 2 Programming Little Black Book (Version 1.4 )

Java 2 Programming Little Black Book (Version 1.4) cuts to the heart of a burgeoning Java world – the core language. Not just a book about the syntax, with this book you will learn to write great code.

When you write your won code, Web servers are demystified, and databases, reflection and even the Internet become your valuable tools. Every code listing is a correctly structured program teaching you good design. Learn how to make programs talk to each other with XML. This book, the Essential Guide to Java Programming, will jumpstart you Java career.

Windows XP in Easy Steps

Why pay a fortune trying to figure out Windows XP Home or Professional when this low-cost tutorial will demystify everything from managing files and folders to working with pictures, music, and video?

Windows XP in Easy Steps is the solution. A full colour, illustrated, easy to read, concise, step-by-step guide covering Microsoft’s latest operating system Windows XP, as available on all personal computers.

Developing PHP/MySQL Websites with Dreamweaver MX

Developing PHP/MySQL Websites with Dreamweaver MX is all about making dynamic PHP websites with Dreamweaver MX. It covers PHP, enough to get the reader up to speed with the technology, and how to use Dreamweaver MX to produce PHP code quickly and efficiently.

This book is all about developing PHP/MySQL websites with Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, the premier visual website design tool. It will show you how to use Dreamweaver MX to rapidly develop database-driven PHP web applications with the minimum of fuss. Throughout the book, we use a real-world example application, a hotel room booking system; to demonstrate just how quick and easy it is to build dynamic PHP sites with Dreamweaver MX.

Cisco Network Security Little Black Book

Cisco Network Security Little Black Book provides internetworking professionals with a detailed guide for designing, maintaining, and implementing a secure network using Cisco routers.

It covers important topics such as TCP Intercept, Inivast Erverse Path Forwarding, Context-Based Access Control, Port Application Mapping, and IPSec. In addition, it presents you with practical examples of each, detailing the steps involved, so that you can have these terminologies up and running on your network in no time – The Definitive Guide for Security Configurations on Cisco Routers.

Communications Networking

Solve all your networking problems and improve overall performance using this detailed guide to Communications Networking: ATM and IP technologies. You’ll get full coverage of circuits, multiplexing, switching, frame relay, bridging, routing, signaling, and much more. This practical guide also covers ATM hardware, software, and high-layer protocols.

Tap into the power of ATM and MPLS technology with this definitive guide. Focusing on practical application over theory, this book combines background information with detailed treatment of all key areas of ATM and MPLS technology–making this an essential resource. You’ll find details on the topologies, protocols, and services used in today’s digital communications networks, and read provocative predictions about how ATM and MPLS might evolve. Detailed, informative, and comprehensive, this is the ultimate resource for understanding and working with this essential and powerful networking technology.

CCNA 3.0 All In One Exam Study Guide (640-607)

CCNA 3.0 All In One Exam Study Guide (640-607)

Creating Web Pages in Easy Steps

Creating Web Pages in Easy Steps will show anyone how to start building a website covering everything from Planning a site, finding out all the right elements to building a website, HTML basics and advanced features, HTML editing, Yahoo GeoCities, Apple Homepage, Effective page design, Navigation, Images, Multimedia and Publishing.

Written in plain English and in full colour, Creating Web Pages in easy steps is ideal for beginners looking for a straightforward, practical guide to setting-up, designing and maintaining a website for the business or home.

Data Modeling Essentials

Data Modeling Essentials, Third Edition provides expert tutelage for data modelers, business analysts and systems designers at all levels. Beginning with the basics, this book provides a thorough grounding in theory before guiding the reader through the various stages of applied data modeling and database design. Later chapters address advanced subjects, including business rules, data warehousing, enterprise-wide modeling and data management. The third edition of this popular book retains its distinctive hallmarks of readability and usefulness, but has been given significantly expanded coverage and reorganized for greater reader comprehension. Authored by two leaders in the field, Data Modeling Essentials, Third Edition is the ideal reference for professionals and students looking for a real-world perspective.

Dreamweaver MX in Easy Steps

Dreamweaver MX is the UK’s leading software for web designers and the new version will make it even easier to create stunning web sites.

Dreamweaver MX in Easy Steps will cover all the new features, from downloading images and audio on to your web site, creating QuickTime movies, making your site interactive and more. This practical, non-techie guide uncovers Dreamweaver MX time saving and powerful new features that allows users to design exciting web sites plus ensuring they are “bug free” and easy to use.