The Book of XenXen, the open source virtualization tool, is a system administrator's dream. Xen is a free, high-performance virtual machine monitor that lets you consolidate your hardware and finally put those unused cycles to use - without sacrificing reliability, performance, or scalability.
The Book of Xen explains everything you need to know in order to use Xen effectively, including installation, networking, memory management, and virtualized storage. You'll also learn how to use Xen and standard Linux tools to take snapshot backups, perform QoS operations on network traffic, and limit over-aggressive disk users. ...
The Book of CSS3CSS3 is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web today, but the official documentation can be dry and hard to follow. Luckily, The Book of CSS3 distills the heady technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English, so you can get started on your next project right away.
With real-world examples and a focus on results, The Book of CSS3 shows you how to transform ordinary text into stunning, richly detailed web pages fit for any browser. You'll master the latest cutting-edge CSS features, like multi-column layouts, borders and box effects, and new color and opacity settings. ...
The Art of R ProgrammingR is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly.
The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical knowledge is required, and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to pro. ...
Instant Moodle Quiz Module How-toLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Create a well categorized question bank to provide the foundation for quizzes. Provide extensive learner-centred feedback to enhance learning. Use reports to analyze learner results. ...
Android Fragmentation Management How-toLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Learn how to write apps that work on any Android version Ready to use code to solve any compatibility issue Get hands-on with the biggest issue that faces Android developers. ...
Migration to HTML5 and CSS3 How-toLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Learn how to upgrade existing websites to HTML5 & CSS3 without changing appearance. Improve browser and mobile devices support for websites. Reduce the size of web pages by using the latest HTML5 elements and CSS3 features for faster, more-efficient websites. Make smarter websites with Local Storage, Web Sockets, Canvas for Rich Internet Applications (RIA), and natively supported Audio and Video. Explained with code based examples for each of the key topics. ...
Migration from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 to 2012 How-toLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Install and configure Windows Server 2012 and upgrade Active Directory. Decommission old servers and convert your environment into the Windows Server 2012 native environment. Walks you through different migration scenarios based on the author's own experience, providing a step-by-step guide to solving real-world business problems. ...
PrimeFaces CookbookThe first PrimeFaces book that concentrates on practical approaches rather than the theoretical ones. Readers will gain all the PrimeFaces insights required to complete their JSF projects successfully. Written in a clear, comprehensible style and addresses a wide audience on modern, trend-setting Java / JEE web development. ...
Designing Next Generation Web Projects with CSS3CSS3 properties and techniques have been applied to complete web projects. Explains tools to deal with CSS increasing in complexity, such as experimental vendor prefixes. Fast and concise style focused primarily on practical aspects like implementation techniques and fallback strategies. ...
Professional Apache Tomcat 6With this comprehensive resource, you'll uncover the ins-and-outs of installing, configuring, and running the Apache Tomcat server. This book not only provides a line-by-line analysis of configuration options, but also explores the features and capabilities of Tomcat. You'll then gain the skills to solve the type of problems that arise during all phases of system administration, including shared hosting, security, system testing, and performance testing and tuning. ...