Book Description
An accessible and step-by-step approach to using VB.NET and XML enterprise application development

XML is a tool for interacting with, describing, and transporting data between machines across networks and across the Internet-perfectly suited for Microsoft’s .NET plan to fully integrate the Internet into distributed computing. By using real-world and fully-functional examples, this book quickly brings Visual Basic programmers and developers up to speed on XML for enterprise application development. The authors include an overview of XML and how it works with VB.NET, then explain how to use it to manipulate data in distributed environments.

Companion Web site at www.vb-helper.com features the complete working code for all the examples built in the book.

Microsoft Technologies
.NET Platform: The next big overhaul to Microsoft’s technologies that will bring enterprise distributed computing to the next level by fully integrating the Internet into the development platform. This will allow interaction between any machine, on any platform, and on any device.

Visual Basic.NET: The update to this popular visual programming language will offer greater Web functionality, more sophisticated object-oriented language features, links to Microsoft’s new common runtime, and a new interface.

ASP.NET: A programming framework (formerly known as Active Server Pages) for building powerful Web-based enterprise applications; can be programmed using VB.NET or C#.

C#: Microsoft’s new truly object-oriented programming language that builds on the strengths of C++ and the ease of Visual Basic; promises to give Sun’s Java a run for its money.

XML Problem Design Solution

Product Description

• Offering a unique approach to learning XML, this book walks readers through the process of building a complete, functional, end-to-end XML solution
• Featured case study is an online business product catalog that includes reports, data input/output, workflow, stylesheet formatting, RSS feeds, and integration with external services like Google, eBay, and Amazon

• The format of presenting a problem and working through the design to come up with a solution enables readers to understand how XML markup allows a business to share data across applications internally or with partners or customers even though they might not use the same applications

Pro XML Development with Java Technology

Pro XML Development with Java Technology

Product Description
Pro XML Development with Java Technology has been written to help you, the professional Java developer who needs a practical hands-on guide to marrying these technologies together effectively. There are a lot of books out there, but none really explore the combination deeply, and they are largely theoretical. The main objective here was to consolidate the theory and practice of XML and Java technologies in a single, up-to-date source, that is firmly grounded in underlying XML concepts, and can be consulted time and again to rapidly speed up enterprise application development!

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XML Problem Design Solution

Product Description

• Offering a unique approach to learning XML, this book walks readers through the process of building a complete, functional, end-to-end XML solution
• Featured case study is an online business product catalog that includes reports, data input/output, workflow, stylesheet formatting, RSS feeds, and integration with external services like Google, eBay, and Amazon

• The format of presenting a problem and working through the design to come up with a solution enables readers to understand how XML markup allows a business to share data across applications internally or with partners or customers even though they might not use the same applications

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The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML

Product Description

The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML covers Sleepycat’s Berkeley DB XML, an open source embedded XML database. Berkeley DB XML runs on all major operating systems and has support for the most popular programming languages. The book includes tutorials and complete language references for C++, Java, Perl, Python, and PHP.

Berkeley DB XML has the potential to dramatically simplify the development of your application’s data tier. With native XML storage, flexible indexing, and the powerful XQuery query language (think SQL for XML), BDB XML provides everything you need for efficient XML management. Combined with Berkeley DB’s transactions, logging, and replication, BDB XML is a powerful document storage solution.

Author Danny Brian presents XML basics from the ground up for XML beginners, and covers database installation and configuration, the core concepts behind Berkeley DB XML, a look at application architecture, demonstrations of simple operations (i.e., text queries) to complex (i.e., set computations) using XQuery and FLWOR expressions, document indexing options, and a thorough look at the database APIs. You’ll learn tips and tricks that you can immediately apply to your own applications.

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Professional XML

Product Description

• As XML gains popularity, developers are looking to implement XML technologies in their line-of-business applications
• This book offers readers real-world insight into XML so that they can build the best possible applications
• Offers an in-depth look at XML and discusses XML tools, services (RSS, SOAP, REST, WSDL), programming (DOM, SAX, Ajax), and languages (.NET, Java, PHP)

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XML in a Nutshell, Third Edition

Product Description
If you’re a developer working with XML, you know there’s a lot to know about XML, and the XML space is evolving almost moment by moment. But you don’t need to commit every XML syntax, API, or XSLT transformation to memory; you only need to know where to find it. And if it’s a detail that has to do with XML or its companion standards, you’ll find it–clear, concise, useful, and well-organized–in the updated third edition of XML in a Nutshell.

With XML in a Nutshell beside your keyboard, you’ll be able to:
Quick-reference syntax rules and usage examples for the core
XML technologies, including XML, DTDs, Xpath, XSLT, SAX, and DOM
Develop an understanding of well-formed XML, DTDs, namespaces, Unicode, and W3C XML Schema
Gain a working knowledge of key technologies used for narrative XML documents such as web pages, books, and articles technologies like XSLT, Xpath, Xlink, Xpointer, CSS, and XSL-FO
Build data-intensive XML applications
Understand the tools and APIs necessary to build data-intensive XML applications and process XML documents, including the event-based Simple API for XML (SAX2) and the tree-oriented Document Object Model (DOM)

This powerful new edition is the comprehensive XML reference. Serious users of XML will find coverage on just about everything they need, from fundamental syntax rules, to details of DTD and XML Schema creation, to XSLT transformations, to APIs used for processing XML documents. XML in a Nutshell also covers XML 1.1, as well as updates to SAX2 and DOM Level 3 coverage. If you need explanation of how a technology works, or just need to quickly find the precise syntax for a particular piece, XML in a Nutshell puts the information at your fingertips.

Simply put, XML in a Nutshell is the critical, must-have reference for any XML developer.

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Xml, Managing Data Exchange

Timothy Ross, “Xml, Managing Data Exchange”
Global media | 2008 | ISBN: 8189940880 | 325 pages | PDF | 1,9 MB

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The Vista Interface
Duration: 45:18
Aero is the biggest visual change to Windows. In this video we�ll show you the Aero Interface and demonstrate the new features of Windows Vista, including the changes made to Windows Explorer and the new Search features.

Windows Defender
Duration: 17:20
In this video you�ll learn about Windows Defender, Microsoft�s anti-spyware software that comes included with Windows Vista.

Windows Firewall
Duration: 45:01
In this video you�ll see just how easy it is to configure the Windows Firewall to secure your Vista Computer. We also cover the Advanced Firewall interface where you�ll learn how to create your own Inbound and Outbound and Connection Security Rules.

Users and Groups
Duration: 39:55
Since every user on Vista needs a user account, in this video we cover how to create, delete and modify user accounts and groups. You�ll also learn how to do this from the command prompt and how to create and use a password reset disk to reset your password in case you forget it. In addition, we�ll show you how to change the local security policies to force users to use strong passwords.

Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista
Duration: 34:40
In this video you�ll learn about the new Performance and Reliability Monitor as well as new technologies like Windows ReadyBoost and other tips to ensure that Vista runs at its very best.

Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
Duration: 40:03
Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance are 2 great tools provided in Windows Vista that allow you to connect to other computers in order to manage them. In this video you�ll find out how you can use these remote tools.

Sharing and Permissions
Duration: 1:05:56
In this video we�ll cover creating File and Folder Shares from both the GUI and the command line as well as an in depth discussion of File and Folder Permissions. You�ll also learn about Auditing, Taking Ownership and Effective Permissions.

Windows Event Log
Duration: 40:38
So much has changed in the new Vista Event Viewer that it deserves its own video. So in this video we�ll show you what has changed, why its better than ever before and how you can use the new features to help you manage and troubleshoot your local system and remote systems.

Windows Vista Sidebar
Duration: 22:05
In this video you�ll learn how the Windows Vista Sidebar works and how to add, configure and delete Gadgets. Then we�ll show you how to create your own Gadgets, configure custom settings and how to create a Flyout window for your gadget.

Windows Vista Mobile Computing
Duration: 35:04
Microsoft recognize that notebooks are more popular than ever and in Vista, they have introduced new features to help you maximize the performance of your notebook. In this video you�ll learn all about these new features including the Mobility Center and Offline Files.

Configuring Windows Vista Networking
Duration: 38:12
Vista supports a lot of networking technologies, such as Wireless networking, VPN�s, Dial-Up and good old Ethernet. In this video we�ll show you how to configure Vista to connect to these types of Networks.

Parental Controls
Duration: 23:15
In this video we�ll look at the Parental Controls feature in Windows Vista. This great new addition to Windows Vista will have most parents happy at the additional protection they can provide their child when they use the computer. Best of all, this fantastic new feature is extremely powerful, reliable and easy to use.

User Account Control
Duration: 14:41
Windows Vista is more secure thanks to a new feature called User Account Control. In this video we discuss what User Account Control is and how to configure it.

Configuring Windows Vista Applications
Duration: 37:07
Windows Contacts, Windows Mail, Windows Calender and Windows Meeting Space are included in Windows Vista to help you be productive. In this video we�ll show you how to use and configure these applications.

Backup and Restores
Duration: 36:17
In this video we�ll show you how to use Windows Backup to backup and restore files from your Vista Computer. We�ll also show you how to create a backup image which you can use to restore your computer to another computer in the event of a complete disaster. Finally we�ll show you how to use the System Restore Feature and Shadow Copies so you are truely covered if disaster strikes.

Internet Explorer 7
Duration: 44:36
In this video we�ll look at the latest version of Internet Explorer, version 7. We cover the new Tabbed Browsing, RSS, Security features, Parental Controls and more.

Printers
Duration: 37:27
In this video we�ll show you how to configure Printers on Windows Vista and you�ll learn about the new Microsoft XPS Document Format.

Windows Live OneCare
Duration: 28:36
As part of Microsoft�s security vision, they have released Windows Live OneCare - a suite of products designed to replace and improve on the already great features of Vista. This package includes AntiVirus, a Firewall, an improved Backup Program, Windows Defender and a PC tuning application. We�ll show you how to get Windows Live OneCare and how to install and configure it.

Remote Differential Compression
Duration: 7:16
Remote Differential Compression is a relatively new technology first introduced in Windows Server 2003 R2 and is now available in Windows Vista. In this video we�ll explain what it is and how it affects you.

519 MB

The Vista Interface
Duration: 45:18
Aero is the biggest visual change to Windows. In this video we’ll show you the Aero Interface and demonstrate the new features of Windows Vista, including the changes made to Windows Explorer and the new Search features.

Windows Defender
Duration: 17:20
In this video you’ll learn about Windows Defender, Microsoft’s anti-spyware software that comes included with Windows Vista.

Windows Firewall
Duration: 45:01
In this video you’ll see just how easy it is to configure the Windows Firewall to secure your Vista Computer. We also cover the Advanced Firewall interface where you’ll learn how to create your own Inbound and Outbound and Connection Security Rules.

Users and Groups
Duration: 39:55
Since every user on Vista needs a user account, in this video we cover how to create, delete and modify user accounts and groups. You’ll also learn how to do this from the command prompt and how to create and use a password reset disk to reset your password in case you forget it. In addition, we’ll show you how to change the local security policies to force users to use strong passwords.

Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista
Duration: 34:40
In this video you’ll learn about the new Performance and Reliability Monitor as well as new technologies like Windows ReadyBoost and other tips to ensure that Vista runs at its very best.

Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
Duration: 40:03
Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance are 2 great tools provided in Windows Vista that allow you to connect to other computers in order to manage them. In this video you’ll find out how you can use these remote tools.

Sharing and Permissions
Duration: 1:05:56
In this video we’ll cover creating File and Folder Shares from both the GUI and the command line as well as an in depth discussion of File and Folder Permissions. You’ll also learn about Auditing, Taking Ownership and Effective Permissions.

Windows Event Log
Duration: 40:38
So much has changed in the new Vista Event Viewer that it deserves its own video. So in this video we’ll show you what has changed, why its better than ever before and how you can use the new features to help you manage and troubleshoot your local system and remote systems.

Windows Vista Sidebar
Duration: 22:05
In this video you’ll learn how the Windows Vista Sidebar works and how to add, configure and delete Gadgets. Then we’ll show you how to create your own Gadgets, configure custom settings and how to create a Flyout window for your gadget.

Windows Vista Mobile Computing
Duration: 35:04
Microsoft recognize that notebooks are more popular than ever and in Vista, they have introduced new features to help you maximize the performance of your notebook. In this video you’ll learn all about these new features including the Mobility Center and Offline Files.

Configuring Windows Vista Networking
Duration: 38:12
Vista supports a lot of networking technologies, such as Wireless networking, VPN’s, Dial-Up and good old Ethernet. In this video we’ll show you how to configure Vista to connect to these types of Networks.

Parental Controls
Duration: 23:15
In this video we’ll look at the Parental Controls feature in Windows Vista. This great new addition to Windows Vista will have most parents happy at the additional protection they can provide their child when they use the computer. Best of all, this fantastic new feature is extremely powerful, reliable and easy to use.

User Account Control
Duration: 14:41
Windows Vista is more secure thanks to a new feature called User Account Control. In this video we discuss what User Account Control is and how to configure it.

Configuring Windows Vista Applications
Duration: 37:07
Windows Contacts, Windows Mail, Windows Calender and Windows Meeting Space are included in Windows Vista to help you be productive. In this video we’ll show you how to use and configure these applications.

Backup and Restores
Duration: 36:17
In this video we’ll show you how to use Windows Backup to backup and restore files from your Vista Computer. We’ll also show you how to create a backup image which you can use to restore your computer to another computer in the event of a complete disaster. Finally we’ll show you how to use the System Restore Feature and Shadow Copies so you are truely covered if disaster strikes.

Internet Explorer 7
Duration: 44:36
In this video we’ll look at the latest version of Internet Explorer, version 7. We cover the new Tabbed Browsing, RSS, Security features, Parental Controls and more.

Printers
Duration: 37:27
In this video we’ll show you how to configure Printers on Windows Vista and you’ll learn about the new Microsoft XPS Document Format.

Windows Live OneCare
Duration: 28:36
As part of Microsoft’s security vision, they have released Windows Live OneCare - a suite of products designed to replace and improve on the already great features of Vista. This package includes AntiVirus, a Firewall, an improved Backup Program, Windows Defender and a PC tuning application. We’ll show you how to get Windows Live OneCare and how to install and configure it.

Remote Differential Compression
Duration: 7:16
Remote Differential Compression is a relatively new technology first introduced in Windows Server 2003 R2 and is now available in Windows Vista. In this video we’ll explain what it is and how it affects you.

519 MB

In these videos you�ll discover:

- Creating a Security Baseline Configuration
- Structure OU�s for Better Management
- Reduce the Attack Surface of your Server
- Security Configuration Wizard
- Applying Policies
- Secure Domain Controllers
- Control Service Administrators
- Locate Unused Accounts
- Configure Secure Dynamic Updates
- Disable Recursion
- Secure Zone Transfers
- Global Query Block List
- Reservations and Exclusions
- Configure DHCP Enforcement Policies
- Remove Unused IIS Components
- SSL
- Server Bindings
- URL Authorization
- IIS Permissions
- IPv4 Address and Domain Restrictions
- Configure Point and Print
- SMB Signing
- Relocating the Print Spooler
- Removing the default Administrative Shares

�and more

Windows Server 2008 Security contains the following Training Videos:

Security Baseline
Duration: 19:58
In this Video you�ll learn all about creating a security baseline configuration that ensures that not only are your systems as secure as possible, but also management of your systems is easier.

Security Configuration Wizard
Duration: 22:27
In this Video you�ll learn all how to use the Security Configuration Wizard to reduce the attack surface of your server by locking it down with a secure policy. You�ll also learn how to manually apply this policy to a server and apply it to a group of servers using Group Policy.

Securing Windows 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
Duration: 16:23
Your Domain Controllers are one of the most important server roles in your forest so it stands to reason that they need to be secure. In this video you�ll learn what you can do to secure your Active Directory Domain Services.

Securing Windows 2008 DNS Servers
Duration: 16:34
In this video you�ll see how you can secure your DNS Servers using Active Directory Integrated Zones, Secure Dynamic Updates, Zone Transfers, Root Hints, Recursion the Global Query Block List - a new feature of Windows Server 2008 and more.

Securing Windows 2008 DHCP Servers
Duration: 29:33
In this video we�ll see how we can secure our DHCP Servers. You�ll learn about Reservations, Exclusions and DHCP groups and how to configure them using the DHCP Console and using Group Policy. You�ll also discover the new DHCP Enforcement Policy and learn how to set up Network Access Protection so only clients that meet strict health requirements are able to obtain a full DHCP Address Lease

Securing Windows 2008 Web Servers
Duration: 18:20
In this video you�ll learn how to remove unused IIS 7 components to reduce the attack surface of your web server. You�ll also learn about implementing SSL, IPv4 Address and Domain Restrictions, URL Authorization, Bindings and Permissions.

Securing Windows 2008 File Servers
Duration: 11:24
In this video you�ll learn how to digitally sign your File Server traffic by implmenting SMB Signing. You�ll also learn about removing the default administrative shares as well as Encryption.

Securing Windows 2008 Print Servers
Duration: 12:29
In this video you�ll learn about the new Point and Print feature of Windows 2008 and Windows Vista as well as how to manage printer shares and permissions, implement SMB Signing and move the Spooler to another location.

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