E-Book :Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 ( Free ) In this book, the authors explain how SQL Server 2014 incorporates in-memory technology to boost performance in online transactional processing (OLTP) and data-warehouse solutions. They also describe how it eases the transition from on-premises solutions to the cloud with added support for hybrid environments. PDF Kindle […]
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Developers, we’re pleased to announce another free offering: Moving to Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (Microsoft Press, 2011; 336 pages), written by Patrice Pelland, Pascal Paré, and Ken Haines. Here’s a little bit about the authors: Ken Haines is a software development engineer at Microsoft, working in the Consumer and Online Division. He has a […]
VMware vCloud Director Fundamentals [V1.5] Summary: – Format: Self-Paced – Length: 3.5 Hours Overview: The VMware vCloud Director Fundamentals [V1.5] self-paced course introduces students to the components, architecture, functions, and benefits of vCloud Director. Objectives:After this course, students will possess the knowledge to: – Briefly explain cloud computing – Analyze vCloud Director […]
Microsoft Press has released a new e-book all about this new Server OS: Introducing Windows Server 2012. Even better news, this book is available for FREE! Directly taken from the Foreword of this book: ’…Windows Server 2012 introduces a plethora of new features to address the evolved needs of a modern IT infrastructure and workforce. […]
This month, Shawn and Kyle talk about the tools they keep in their pockets. Smart phones are much more than just phones, and with Linux you’ve got multiple choices for handset operating systems — and this multiple choice test has only correct answers! Get a taste of the “Linux in Your Pocket” issue of Linux […]
This book contains fundamental information for those who want to understand Free Software and how to contribute and benefit from it in a safe and legal way. Concepts like existing legal systems of software protection – copyright, patents, trademark and key concepts like Copyleft and free licenses – will provide a general background upon which […]
The Free Technology Academy had recently launched their new book “GNU/Linux Advanced Administration” which is mainly based on system administration skills. You will learn how to install and configure several computer services, and how to optimise and synchronise the resources. Additionally the FTA has developed a study guide and learning activities which are available for […]
This tutorial assumes no previous knowledge of scripting or programming, but progresses rapidly toward an intermediate/advanced level of instruction . . . all the while sneaking in little nuggets of UNIX ® wisdom and lore. It serves as a textbook, a manual for self-study, and a reference and source of knowledge on shell scripting techniques. […]
Many organizations are drawn to Internet telephony’s promise of cost savings, and its ability to move data, images, and voice traffic over the same connection. Asterisk, an open source system than runs on Linux, offers the best option. This guide covers installing, configuring, and integrating Asterisk with existing phone systems, without the need for additional […]