Microsoft Silverlight EditionGet started building applications for Windows Phone 7 - expertly guided by award-winning author Charles Petzold. You'll focus on the core concepts and techniques for creating apps with Microsoft Silverlight. Charles brings a unique combination of pragmatism and authority to his instruction - along with an eminently readable style and a wealth of hands-on examples. ...
Microsoft XNA Framework EditionGet started building applications for Windows Phone 7 - expertly guided by award-winning author Charles Petzold. You'll focus on the core concepts and techniques for creating apps with Microsoft XNA. Charles brings a unique combination of pragmatism and authority to his instruction - along with an eminently readable style and a wealth of hands-on examples. ...
Microsoft XNA Game Studio 4.0: Learn Programming Now!Now you can build your own games for your Xbox 360, Windows Phone 7, or Windows-based PC - as you learn the underlying concepts for computer programming. Use this hands-on guide to dive straight into your first project - adding new tools and tricks to your arsenal as you go. No experience required! ...
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511)Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-511, the required exam for the MCTS certification: Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most - including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can use on the job. ...
Windows Phone 7 Developer GuideThis guide describes a scenario around a fictitious company named Tailspin that has decided to include Windows Phone 7 as a client device for their existing cloud-based application. Their Windows Azure-based application named Surveys is described in detail in a previous book in this series, DevelopingApplications for the Cloud.
After reading this book, you will be familiar with how to design and implement applications for Windows Phone 7 that take advantage of remote services to obtain and upload data while providing a great user experience on the device. ...
Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe EditionDive deeper into Windows 7 - with new content. The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate, in-depth reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 and Internet Explorer 9, and features 300+ pages of additional coverage and advanced topics. It's now packed with even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds from the experts - and includes a fully searchable eBook and other online resources. Topics include installation, configuration, and setup; network connections and troubleshooting; remote access; managing programs; controlling user access and accounts; advanced file management; working with Internet Explorer 9; managing security features and issues; using Windows Live Essentials 2011; performance monitoring and tuning; backups and maintenance; sharing networked resources; hardware and device drivers. ...
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis ServicesAnalyze tabular data using the BI Semantic Model (BISM) in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services - and discover a simpler method for creating corporate-level BI solutions. Led by three BI experts, you'll learn how to build, deploy, and query a BISM tabular model with step-by-step guides, examples, and best practices. This hands-on book shows you how the tabular model's in-memory database enables you to perform rapid analytics - whether you're a professional BI developer new to Analysis Services or familiar with its multidimensional model. ...
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL FundamentalsGain a solid understanding of T-SQL and write better queries.
Master the fundamentals of Transact-SQL - and develop your own code for querying and modifying data in Microsoft SQL Server 2012. Led by a SQL Server expert, you'll learn the concepts behind T-SQL querying and programming, and then apply your knowledge with exercises in each chapter. Once you understand the logic behind T-SQL, you'll quickly learn how to write effective code - whether you're a programmer or database administrator. ...
Windows 8.1: Out of the Box, 2nd EditionGet a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft's latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft's latest operating system. You'll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse. ...
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Business Intelligence DevelopmentTake advantage of the real power behind the BI components of SQL Server 2014, Excel 2013, and SharePoint 2013 with this hands-on book. This book will give you a competitive advantage by helping you to quickly learn how to design and build BI system with Microsoft BI tools.
This book starts with designing a data warehouse with dimensional modeling, and then looks at creating data models based on SSAS multidimensional and Tabular technologies. It will illustrate how to use SSIS for ETL, and MDS and DQS for data governance and data quality. The book is packed with real-world examples that will give you a good understanding of the BI and DW components of SQL Server 2014, Excel 2013, and SharePoint 2013. ...