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Wow! eBook: Disciplined Agile Delivery - 6 new eBooks

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Disciplined Agile Delivery

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 05:25 AM PDT

Disciplined Agile Delivery

Book Description

Master IBM's Breakthrough DAD Process Framework for Succeeding with in Large, Complex, Mission-Critical IT Projects

It is widely recognized that moving from traditional to approaches to build software solutions is a critical source of competitive advantage. Mainstream approaches that are indeed suitable for small projects require significant tailoring for larger, complex enterprise projects. In Disciplined Agile Delivery, Scott W. Ambler and Mark Lines introduce IBM's breakthrough Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) process framework, which describes how to do this tailoring. DAD applies a more disciplined approach to agile development by acknowledging and dealing with the realities and complexities of a portfolio of interdependent program initiatives.

Ambler and Lines show how to extend with supplementary agile and lean strategies from Agile Modeling (AM), Extreme (XP), Kanban, Unified Process (UP), and other proven methods to provide a hybrid approach that is adaptable to your organization's unique needs. They candidly describe what practices work best, why they work, what the trade-offs are, and when to consider alternatives, all within the context of your situation.

Disciplined Agile Delivery addresses agile practices across the entire lifecycle, from requirements, , and development to delivery and governance. The authors show how these best-practice techniques fit together in an end-to-end process for successfully delivering large, complex systems–from initiation through delivery.

Coverage includes

  • Scaling agile for mission-critical enterprise endeavors
  • Avoiding mistakes that drive poorly run agile projects to chaos
  • Effectively initiating an agile
  • Transitioning as an individual to agile
  • Incrementally building consumable solutions
  • Deploying agile solutions into complex production environments
  • Leveraging DevOps, , and other enterprise disciplines
  • Adapting your governance strategy for agile projects

Based on facts, , and extensive experience, this book will be an indispensable resource for every enterprise software leader and practitioner–whether they're seeking to optimize their existing agile/ process or improve the agility of an iterative process.

Review
"Mark and Scott not only made me think, they reminded me of lots of things that I had forgotten. Things that the agile fashion police have made uncool to talk about. This book is not about fashionable agile; it is about serious change, and it should be required reading for any change leader."
–Dave West, chief product officer, Tasktop, and former VP and director Forrester

"Finally, a practical down-to-earth guide that is true to agile values and principles while at the same time acknowledging the realities of the and the bigger picture. You will find no purist dogma here, nor any hype or hyperbole. Ambler and Lines show how to navigate the varied contexts and constraints of both team-level and enterprise-level needs to hit the agile 'sweet spot' for your team and attain the real benefits of sustainable agility. I wish I'd had this book ten years ago!"
–Brad Appleton, agile/lean development champion for a large fortune 150 telecommunications company

"We have found the guidance from Disciplined Agile Delivery to be a great help in customizing our PMO governance for agile projects at CP Rail. The book will definitely be on the must-read list for teams using agile delivery."
–Larry Shumlich, project manager coach, Canadian Pacific Railway

"This book is destined to become the de facto standard reference guide for any organization trying to apply agile/scrum in a complex environment. Scott and Mark provide practical guidance and experiences from successful agile teams on what it takes to bring an end-to-end agile delivery lifecycle to the enterprise."
–Elizabeth Woodward, IBM agile community leader, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Distributed Scrum

"There are many ways to achieve the benefits of agility, so it's really encouraging to see a pragmatic and usable 'umbrella' description that encapsulates most of these without becoming a diluted kind of 'best of' compilation, or a one-size-fits-all. Great reading for anyone orientating themselves in an ever-growing and complex field."
–Nick Clare, agile coach/principal consultant, Ivar Jacobson International

"Scott and Mark have compiled an objective treatment of a tough topic. Loaded with insights from successful application under game conditions, this book strikes a good balance between progressive agilists looking to accelerate change and conservative organizational managers looking for scalable solutions."
–Walker Royce, chief software economist, IBM

"Disciplined Agile Delivery, a hybrid and experience-based approach to software delivery, reflects the growing trend toward pragmatism and away from the anti-syncretism that has plagued the software development industry for over 40 years. I commend Scott and Mark for writing this book and showing the leadership necessary to take our profession to the next level."
–Mark Kennaley, CTO, Software-Development-Experts.com; author of SDLC 3.0: Beyond a Tacit Understanding of Agile

"I've seen 'certified agile' run rampant in an organization and create more severe problems than it solved. Finally, we have a definitive source on how to apply agile pragmatically with discipline to deliver success. Thanks, Scott and Mark."
–Carson Holmes, EVP, service delivery, Fourth Medium Consulting, Inc.

Table of Contents
Part 1: Introduction to Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)
Chapter 1. Disciplined Agile Delivery in a Nutshell
Chapter 2. Introduction to Agile and Lean
Chapter 3. Foundations of Disciplined Agile Delivery

Part 2: People First
Chapter 4. Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities
Chapter 5. Forming Disciplined Agile Teams

Part 3: Initiating a Disciplined Agile Delivery Project
Chapter 6. The Inception Phase
Chapter 7. Identify a Project Vision
Chapter 8. Identify the Scope
Chapter 9. Identify a Technical Strategy
Chapter 10. Initial Release Planning
Chapter 11. Forming the Team and Work Environment
Chapter 12. Case study. Inception phase

Part 4: Building a Consumable Incrementally
Chapter 13. The Construction Phase
Chapter 14. Initiating a Construction Iteration
Chapter 15. A Typical Day During Construction
Chapter 16. Concluding a Construction Iteration
Chapter 17. Case study. Construction phase

Part 5: Releasing the
Chapter 18. The Transition Phase
Chapter 19. Case study. Transition phase

Part 6: Disciplined Agile Delivery in the Enterprise
Chapter 20. Governing Disciplined Agile Teams
Chapter 21. Scaling Disciplined Agile Delivery
Chapter 22. Adoption and Tailoring
Chapter 23. Overcoming Organizational Impediments

Part 7: Conclusion
Chapter 24. Towards Lean Disciplined Agile Delivery
Chapter 25. Parting Thoughts

Book Details

  • Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: IBM Press (May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0132810131
  • ISBN-13: 978-0132810135
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Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One, 5th Edition

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 05:21 AM PDT

Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One, 5th Edition

Book Description

In just a short time, you can learn how to use , MySQL, and Apache together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using the three leading open-source web development technologies. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of scripting, MySQL databases, and the Apache from the ground up.

Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or , the enclosed CD includes a complete starter kit that lets you install all the you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production.

Julie . Meloni is a technical consultant who has been developing web-based applications since the Web first saw the light of day. She has authored numerous books and articles on web application development and /, and you can find translations of her work in 18 different languages.

Learn how to…

  • Install, configure, and set up the scripting language, the MySQL database system, and the Apache
  • Get these technologies to work together to create a dynamic, database-backed
  • Interact with MySQL using PHP
  • Work with forms and files
  • Create a web-based discussion forum or mailing list
  • Add a storefront and shopping cart to your site
  • Optimize your MySQL databases
  • Fine-tune the Apache server's
  • Restrict access to your applications
  • Set up a secure web server

Table of Contents
PART I: Getting Up and Running
CHAPTER 1. Installation QuickStart Guide with XAMPP
CHAPTER 2. Installing and Configuring MySQL
CHAPTER 3. Installing and Configuring Apache
CHAPTER 4. Installing and Configuring PHP

PART II: PHP Language Structure
CHAPTER 5. The Building Blocks of PHP
CHAPTER 6. Flow Control Functions in PHP
CHAPTER 7. Working with Functions
CHAPTER 8. Working with Arrays
CHAPTER 9. Working with Objects

PART III: Getting Involved with the Code
CHAPTER 10. Working with Strings, Dates, and Time
CHAPTER 11. Working with Forms
CHAPTER 12. Working with Cookies and User Sessions
CHAPTER 13. Working with Files and Directories
CHAPTER 14. Working with Images

PART IV: PHP and MySQL Integration
CHAPTER 15. Understanding the Database Process
CHAPTER 16. Learning Basic SQL Commands
CHAPTER 17. Using Transactions and Stored Procedures in MySQL
CHAPTER 18. Interacting with MySQL Using PHP

PART V: Basic Projects
CHAPTER 19. Managing a Simple Mailing List
CHAPTER 20. Creating an Online Address Book
CHAPTER 21. Creating a Simple Discussion Forum
CHAPTER 22. Creating an Online Storefront
CHAPTER 23. Creating a Shopping Cart Mechanism
CHAPTER 24. Creating a Simple Calendar
CHAPTER 25. Restricting Access to Your Applications
CHAPTER 26. Logging and Monitoring Web Server Activity
CHAPTER 27. Application Localization
CHAPTER 28. Working with and

PART VI: and Fine-Tuning
CHAPTER 29. Apache Tuning and Virtual Hosting
CHAPTER 30. Setting Up a Secure Web Server
CHAPTER 31. Optimizing and Tuning MySQL
CHAPTER 32. Performing Upgrades
CHAPTER 33. Using Application Frameworks

Book Details

  • Paperback: 672 pages
  • Publisher: Sams; 5th Edition (May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0672335433
  • ISBN-13: 978-0672335433
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Microsoft System Center 2012 Unleashed

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 05:13 AM PDT

Microsoft System Center 2012 Unleashed

Book Description

This is the definitive real-world guide to Microsoft System Center 2012, Microsoft's newest and most powerful version of System Center. Authored by consultants who've deployed System Center in hundreds of enterprises and innovative smaller businesses, this book brings together up-to-the-minute tips, tricks, and techniques you just won't find anywhere else.

You'll learn how to use System Center's powerful capabilities to build highly-efficient managed environments that encompass datacenters, cloud environments, client computers, devices, and more. The authors address planning, , implementation, integration, and , and cover every component, including Configuration Manager, Operations Manager, Data Protection Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, Service Manager, and Orchestrator.

  • Use Configuration Manager 2012 to deliver and updates in highly-distributed environments including datacenters, clouds, and devices
  • Reliably manage and report on assets with Configuration Manager 2012
  • Perform monitoring, alerting, operations, and with Operations Manager 2012
  • Use Data Protection Manager 2012to file systems, , , and
  • Leverage Data Protection Manager 2012's improved central monitoring and remote recovery
  • Run virtualized environments with VMM 2012—including new private clouds and mixed private/public fabrics
  • Use Service Manager 2012 to provide top-down integration, and use Orchestrator 2012 for bottom-up process automation and integration "glue"
  • Give users an efficient self-service portal for creating service and incident requests and browsing service catalogs
  • Manage service offerings and implement enterprise-wide change control with Service Manager 2012
  • Ensure compliance by creating, executing, and repeating auditable, documented processes with Orchestrator 2012

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Overview of the System Center Suite
Chapter 2. Configuration Manager 2012 and Planning
Chapter 3. Configuration Manager 2012 Implementation and
Chapter 4. Using Configuration Manager 2012 to Distribute Applications, Updates, and Operating Systems
Chapter 5. Using Configuration Manager 2012 for Asset Management and
Chapter 6. Operations Manager 2012 Design and Planning
Chapter 7. Operations Manager 2012 Implementation and Administration
Chapter 8. Using Operations Manager 2012 for Monitoring and Alerting
Chapter 9. Using Operations Manager 2012 for Operations and Reporting
Chapter 10. Data Protection Manager 2012 Design, Planning, Implementation, and Administration
Chapter 11. Using Data Protection Manager 2012 to File Systems, Exchange, , and
Chapter 12. Virtual Machine Manager 2012 Design, Planning, and Implementation
Chapter 13. Managing a Environment with Virtual Machine Manager 2012
Chapter 14. Service Manager 2012 Design, Planning, and Implementation
Chapter 15. Using Service Manager 2012 for Incident Tracking and Help Desk Support
Chapter 16. Using Service Manager 2012 for Service Offerings and Change Control Management
Chapter 17. System Center Orchestrator 2012 Design, Planning, and Implementation

Book Details

  • Paperback: 1032 pages
  • Publisher: Sams (June 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 067233612X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0672336126
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CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618 Official Cert Guide

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 05:03 AM PDT

CCNP Security FIREWALL 642 618 Official Cert Guide

Book Description

Trust the best selling Official Cert Guide series from Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam.

CCNP 642-618 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

  • Master CCNP exam topics
  • Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
  • Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
  • Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM

CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618 Official Cert Guide, focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNP Security FIREWALL exam. Expert consultants Dave Hucaby, Dave Garneau, and Anthony Sequeira share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take a complete, timed exam. The assessment engine also tracks your and provides feedback on a -by- basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, comprehensive scenarios, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Security FIREWALL exam, including:

  • ASA interfaces
  • IP connectivity
  • ASA
  • Recording ASA activity
  • Address translation
  • Access control
  • services
  • Traffic inspection and handling
  • Transparent firewall mode
  • Virtual firewalls
  • High availability
  • ASA service modules

CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618 Official Cert Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor- , , and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

The print edition of the CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618 Official Cert Guide contains a free, complete practice exam.

Also available from Cisco Press for Cisco CCNP Security study is the CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson IT Certification Practice Test.

This integrated learning package:

  • Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
  • Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
  • Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
  • Tracks your and provides feedback on a -by- basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Book Details

  • Hardcover: 848 pages
  • Publisher: Cisco Press (May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1587142716
  • ISBN-13: 978-1587142710
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CCNA Security (640-554) Portable Command Guide

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 04:59 AM PDT

CCNA Security (640 554) Portable Command Guide

Book Description

All the 640-554 commands in one compact, portable resource

Preparing for the latest ® exam? Here are all the Security commands you need in one condensed, portable resource. Filled with valuable, easy-to-access information, the Security Portable Guide is portable enough for you to use whether you're in the server room or the equipment closet.

Completely updated to reflect the new CCNA Security 640-554 exam, this quick reference summarizes relevant IOS® Software commands, keywords, arguments, and associated prompts, and offers tips and examples for applying these commands to real-world security challenges. Throughout, configuration examples provide an even deeper understanding of how to use IOS to protect networks.

Topics covered include

  • security fundamentals: concepts, policies, strategies, and more
  • Securing network infrastructure: network foundations, CCP, plane and access, and data planes (/IPv4)
  • connectivity: VPNs, cryptography, , and more
  • Threat control and containment: strategies, ACL threat mitigation, zone-based firewalls, and IOS IPS
  • Securing networks with ASA: ASDM, basic and advanced settings, and ASA SSL VPNs

Bob Vachon is a professor at Cambrian College. He has held certification since 2002 and has collaborated on many Cisco Academy courses. He was the lead author for the Academy's CCNA Security v1.1 curriculum that aligns to the Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) certification exam (640-554).

  • Access all CCNA Security commands: use as a quick, offline resource for research and solutions
  • Logical how-to topic groupings provide one-stop research
  • Great for review before CCNA Security certification exams
  • Compact size makes it easy to carry with you, wherever you go
  • "Create Your Own Journal" section with blank, lined pages allows you to personalize the book for your needs
  • "What Do You Want to Do?" chart inside front cover helps you to quickly reference specific tasks

This book is part of the Cisco Press® Certification Self-Study Product Family, which offers readers a self-paced study routine for Cisco® certification exams. Titles in the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family are part of a recommended learning program from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Cisco Press (May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1587204487
  • ISBN-13: 978-1587204487
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CCNP Wireless (642-742 IUWVN) Quick Reference

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 04:56 AM PDT

CCNP Wireless (642 742 IUWVN) Quick Reference

Book Description

As a final exam preparation tool, the (642-742 IUWVN) Quick Reference provides a concise review of all objectives on the new exams.  The short eBook provides readers with detailed, graphical-based information, highlighting only the key topics in cram-style format.

With this document as your guide, you will review topics on concepts and commands that apply to this exam. This fact-filled Quick Reference allows you to get all-important information at a glance, helping you focus your study on areas of weakness and enhancing your memory retention of essential exam concepts.

The IUWVN Implementing Cisco unified Voice Networks exam is an exam associated with the Wireless certification. Wireless certification addresses the need for , implementing, and operating Cisco Wireless networks and mobility infrastructures. Wireless certification emphasizes wireless principles and theory. It also recognizes the expertise and technical acumen of wireless professionals who can assess and translate network requirements into technical specifications that in turn, are incorporated into successful installations.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. for Wireless Applications
Chapter 2. VoWLAN
Chapter 3. VoWLAN Implementation
Chapter 4. Multicast over Wireless
Chapter 5. Video and High-Bandwidth Applications over Wireless

Book Details

  • Paperback: 140 pages
  • Publisher: Cisco Press (May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1587143119
  • ISBN-13: 9781587143113
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