TCP IP For Dummies Fifth Edition or Accelerated SQL Server 2008

TCP/IP For Dummies, Fifth Edition

Author: Candace Leiden

TCP/IP is always a hot topic because it is and always will be the glue that holds the Internet and the World Wide Web together. To be well connected (network-wise, that is), sooner or later you have to become familiar with TCP/IP. So if you want to understand what it is, what it does, what it’s for, why you need it, and what to do with it, but you just don’t know where to start – this book is for you. If you have to install and set up TCP/IP on your computer at home or on lots of computers for your company, you'll find lots of Hands-On sections that take you through the process step by step.

TCP/IP For Dummies, 5th Edition, is both an introduction to the basics and a reference to help you use TCP/IP applications and tools on all kinds of computers connected to networks. Here are some of the many subjects that this book covers:

• Uncovering the relationships among TCP/IP, the Net, and the Web
• Exploring client/server and how it is the foundation of TCP/IP
• Installing and configuring TCP/IP and its applications on clients and servers
• Understanding intranets, extranets, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Building and enforcing security
• Boldly going to the next generation: IPv6

If you’re concerned about the security of your data – and who isn’t? – don’t miss the practical security tips in this book, including a Quick Start Security Guide. You can read about advanced security topics, including the security protocols that are part of TCP/IP. You also find out how to use encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures. And if you’re interestedin e-commerce, walk through a secure Internet credit card transaction.

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Accelerated SQL Server 2008

Author: Robert E Walters

The expert tuition and approach to rapid learning in Accelerated SQL Server 2008, one of the first SQL Server 2008 books available, will enable SQL Server and other database professionals to make the leap to the latest release of Microsoft’s flagship database management system quickly. Take full advantage of the new features of SQL Server 2008, know what tools are available, and quickly realize the power and ease of use that SQL Server 2008 has to offer.

Lightning–quick introduction to SQL Server 2008

Written by top experts in the field

Provides a solid grounding in key features and technologies

What you’ll learn

Manage SQL Server installations through the brand–new Declarative Management Framework.

Protect yourself from downtime with high–availability features such as failover clustering.

Speed your applications by taking advantage of new performance–enhancement features in SQL Server 2008.

Find what you need using full–text search.

Store, retrieve, and manage XML in the database.

Derive competitive advantage from business intelligence tools such as Analysis Services and Reporting Services.

Who is this book for?

Database professionals who need to make the leap to SQL Server 2008, and who need to make that leap quickly. This audience primarily includes users of previous releases of SQL Server such as SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005. The audience also includes database professionals with experience on competing platforms who are moving laterally to SQL Server.