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A book-and-video introduction to Microsoft’s Business Intelligence toolsIf you are just starting to get a handle on Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) tools, this book and accompanying video provides you with the just the right amount of information to perform basic business analysis and reporting. You’ll explore the components and related tools that comprise the Microsoft BI toolset as well as the new BI features of Office 2010. After a basic primer on BI and data modeling, the expert team of authors provides you with step-by-step lessons in the book and videos on the accompanying DVD on how to use SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel BI (including PowerPivot), and SharePoint.

• Integrates instructional videos with each of the lessons found in the book to enhance your learning experience
• Explores the Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) toolset as well as the new BI features of Office 2010
• Encourages you to practice what you’ve learned in “Try It Out” sections
• Contains video demonstrations that walk you through how to tackle each lesson featured in the book

With Knight’s Microsoft Business Intelligence 24-Hour Trainer, veteran authors present you with an ideal introductory book-and-video package so that you can get started working with the BI toolset immediately! Download Now »

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Essential Skills–Made Easy!

Leverage the power of the Zend Framework to supercharge your PHP development! Zend Framework: A Beginner’s Guide covers key features, including model-view-controller implementation, routing, input validation, internationalization, and caching, and shows you how to use them in a practical context. The book walks you through the process of building a complete Web application with the Zend Framework, starting with the basics and then adding in more complex elements, such as data pagination and sorting, user authentication, exception handling, localization, and Web services. Debugging and performance optimization are also covered in this fast-paced tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning

• Key Skills & Concepts–Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
• Ask the Expert–Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• Try This–Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
• Notes–Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Tips–Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Cautions–Errors and pitfalls to avoid Download Now »

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100 JavaScript power solutions in one handy guide

This practical resource contains 100 ready-to-run JavaScript plug-ins you can use to create dynamic Web content. The book begins by explaining JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and the Document Object Model (DOM). Then, each chapter in Plug-In JavaScript offers complete, working examples for specific end results you can achieve right away. Using these plug-ins, you’ll be able to build JavaScript projects quicker and easier than ever, as many complex tasks are reduced to a single function call.

Get ready-made JavaScript plug-ins for:

• Resizing and repositioning objects
• Fading between objects
• Movement and animation
• Chaining and interaction
• Menus and navigation
• Text effects
• Audio and visual effects
• Cookies, Ajax, and security Download Now »

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Leverage your Oracle DBA skills on Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration for Oracle DBAs shows you how to use your experience as an Oracle DBA to get up to speed quickly on the Microsoft SQL Server platform. Authors with real-world expertise in both Oracle and SQL Server introduce you to fundamental concepts, such as SQL Server architecture and core administration, before guiding you through advanced techniques, including performance optimization, high availability and disaster recovery. Platform comparisons, on-the-job examples, and answers to questions raised by Oracle DBAs learning the SQL Server environment help build your skills. This practical guide shows you how to:

• Identify the components of the SQL Server platform
• Understand SQL Server architecture
• Install and configure SQL Server software and client components
• Define and manage database objects
• Implement and administer database security
• Monitor, identify, and resolve performance issues
• Design and implement high availability, system backup, and disaster recovery strategies
• Automate SQL Server using built-in scheduling and alerting capabilities Download Now »

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Develop custom Access VBA macros

Perfect for power users, Microsoft Access 2010 VBA Macro Programming reveals how to maximize the features and functionality of Access 2010. You’ll get in-depth details on Access VBA programming and application development followed by 20 real-world projects–complete with source code–that show you how to set up specific subroutines and functions. This practical resource then explains how to include the subroutines in the Access menu system and transform a set of interrelated VBA macros into an Access add-in package. Create your own Access 2010 VBA macros right away with help from this hands-on guide.

Learn how to:

• Create and enhance forms and reports
• Design custom dialog boxes and buttons
• Develop custom menus for the Ribbon
• Use SQL queries with VBA
• Create table macros
• Use Office object models to interact with other Microsoft applications
• Create and manipulate charts and graphs Download Now »

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The Definitive Guide to C#

“From using LINQ to covariance and from string formatting to optional arguments, Herb’s update covers all you need to know about using real-world C# 4.0.” ─Michael Howard, Microsoft CorporationBestselling author Herb Schildt has updated and expanded his classic programming reference to cover C# 4.0–the latest release of this powerful, feature-rich language. Using carefully crafted explanations, insider tips, and hundreds of examples, C# 4.0: The Complete Reference offers in-depth details on all aspects of C#, including keywords, syntax, and core libraries. New C# 4.0 features, such as named and optional arguments, the dynamic type, expanded covariance and contravariance capabilities, and support for parallel programming with the Task Parallel Library (TPL) and PLINQ are also discussed.

Perfect for beginners and professional C# programmers alike, this expert resource is written in the clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made Herb the choice of millions worldwide. Begin mastering C# 4.0 today with help from this authoritative volume!

Coverage includes:

• Data types and operators Download Now »