Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by StepYour hands-on, step-by-step guide to automating Windows administration with Windows PowerShell 3.0
Teach yourself the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell 3.0 command line interface and scripting language - one step at a time. Written by a leading scripting expert, this practical tutorial delivers learn-by-doing exercises, timesaving tips, and hands-on sample scripts for performing administrative tasks on both local and remote Windows systems. ...
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket ConsultantPortable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of SQL Server. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done - whether at your desk or in the field! ...
Windows 8 Inside OutYou're beyond the basics - so dive right into Windows 8 and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows 8 - and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! ...
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Step by StepTeach yourself the programming fundamentals of SQL Server 2012 - one step at a time. Ideal for beginning SQL Server database administrators and developers, this tutorial provides clear guidance and practical, learn-by-doing exercises for building database solutions that solve real-world business problems. ...
Start Here! Learn the Kinect APIReady to learn Kinect programming? Start Here!
Learn the fundamentals of programming with the Kinect API - and begin building apps that use motion tracking, voice recognition, and more. If you have experience programming with C# - simply start here! This book introduces must-know concepts and techniques through easy-to-follow explanations, examples, and exercises.
Here's where you start learning Kinect: Build an application to display Kinect video on your PC; Have Kinect take photographs when it detects movement; Draw on a computer screen by moving your finger in the air; Track your body gestures and use them to control a program; Make a program that understands your speech and talks back to you; Play a part in your own augmented reality game; Create an "air piano" using Kinect with a MIDI device ...
Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Step by StepExpand your expertise - and teach yourself the fundamentals of the Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework 5. If you have previous programming experience but are new to the Entity Framework, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques. ...
Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 explores the exciting enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server, ranging from improvements in operation to those in reporting and management. This book is for anyone who has an interest in SQL Server 2012 and wants to understand its capabilities, including database administrators, application developers, and technical decision makers. ...
Windows Internals, Part 2, 6th EditionDelve inside Windows architecture and internals - and see how core components work behind the scenes. Led by three renowned internals experts, this classic guide is fully updated for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 - and now presents its coverage in two volumes.
As always, you get critical insider perspectives on how Windows operates. And through hands-on experiments, you'll experience its internal behavior firsthand - knowledge you can apply to improve application design, debugging, system performance, and support. ...
JavaScript Step by Step, 3rd EditionExpand your expertise - and teach yourself the fundamentals of JavaScript. If you have previous programming experience but are new to JavaScript, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques.
Discover how to: Work with JavaScript syntax, variables, and data types; Master techniques for building cross-browser programs; Speed up and simplify app development with jQuery; Quickly retrieve data from a server using AJAX requests; Adapt your app for mobile devices with jQuery Mobile; Build Windows 8 apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ...
Training Kit (Exam 70-462): Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 DatabasesAce your preparation for the skills measured by Exam 70-462—and on the job - with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you've learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. ...