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- Exchanging Secret Keys Over Public Distribution Channels
- The problem of how to deliver a secret key using insecure public lines of communication has plagued cryptographers for centuries. This sample chapter from Cryptography Decrypted describes the operation of the Diffie-Hellman-Merckle public key system, a strategy used by all public key cryptography today. This public key system also served...
- Tags: strategy, Addison-Wesley, RSA Security Inc., cryptographer, cryptography, Cryptography Decrypted, Published, distribution channel
- Download resources 2006-05-30
- Computer Archaeology: On the Trail of Deleted Files
- This sample chapter from Forensic Discovery investigates numerous examples of file deletion, primarily on Unix systems, in order to demonstrate how deleted file information can escape destruction for years, how it can provide insight into previous system activity, and how deleted files can be even more persistent and informative than...
- Tags: Forensic Discovery, Published, Addison-Wesley, deletion, Unix system, trail, destruction, Unix, computer
- Download resources 2006-05-23
- Introduction to Modern SCSI Networking Protocols
- This sample chapter from Storage Networking Protocol Fundamentals offers a simplified introduction aimed at quickly familiarizing users to the standard upper-layer storage protocols currently deployed in modern storage networks. A conceptual description and procedural overview provided for each ULP lay the foundation for procedural and technical details discussed in subsequent...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., network, Published, SCSI, SCSI Networking, storage, storage networking, Storage Networking Protocol Fundamentals
- Download resources 2006-05-23
- Application Porting: Best Practices
- This sample chapter from UNIX to Linux Porting: A Comprehensive Reference addresses a significant gap in other published project management guides to application porting projects. Project managers and application architects already familiar with how to use formalized requirements processes, how to better communicate between software developers, and how to practice...
- Tags: Development tools, Comprehensive Reference, UNIX-to-Linux Porting, Porting, project management, Prentice Hall Inc., project manager, software developer, software development, migration, risk
- Download resources 2006-05-23
- How Outsourcing Is Transforming the Information Technology Business
- This sample chapter from Outsource: Competing in the Global Productivity Race offers thoughtful explanations of current market conditions, extrapolates key outsourcing trends for the decade to come, then offers both buyers and providers of outsourcing services insights and advice for staying competitive in an increasingly challenging global economy. Title: ...
- Tags: Global Productivity Race, outsourcing, Competing, Published, Prentice Hall Inc., outsource, information technology
- Download resources 2006-05-15
- Strengthen network security with these packet collection techniques
- Accessing traffic can be more difficult than interpreting it. When carrying packets is more important than analyzing them, security staff must find ways to capture network traces.This sample chapter from Extrusion Detection: Security Monitoring for Internal Intrusions examines several creative ways to approach the packet collection problem.Title: Extrusion Detection: Security...
- Tags: Addison-Wesley, enterprise network, Extrusion Detection, instrumentation, Internal Intrusions, network, network security, Published, security, security monitoring, technique, trace
- Download resources 2006-05-05
- Develop an agile approach to IT project management
- This sample chapter, taken from Agile Estimating and Planning, discusses the importance of agile teams to your organization. Learn about the three levels of planning encorporated by agile teams: release planning, iteration planning, and daily planning.Title: Agile Estimating and PlanningISBN: 0131479415Published: November 2005Author: Mike CohnChapter: Chapter 3: An Agile ApproachPublished...
- Tags: team, iteration, Planning, Prentice Hall Inc., Agile Estimating, information technology, IT project management, Published
- Download resources 2006-04-28
- Strengthen access security by detecting and combating application and operating system manipulation
- Using information gained from the reconnaissance and scanning phases, attackers attempt to gain access to systems.This sample chapter, taken from Counter Hack Reloaded: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses, 2nd Edition, discusses techniques for gaining access by manipulating applications and operating systems. This information will help you...
- Tags: manipulation, Prentice Hall Inc., Microsoft Access, attack, attacker, computer, operating system, computer attack, Published, security, Step-by-Step Guide, Counter Hack Reloaded, Effective Defenses, technique
- Download resources 2006-04-28
- Learn the importance of properly planning your next IT project
- Estimating and planning are critical, yet are difficult and error prone.This sample chapter, taken from Agile Estimating and Planning, discusses the purpose of planning, as well as how to define a good plan.Title: Agile Estimating and PlanningISBN: 0131479415Published: November 2005Author: Mike CohnChapter: Chapter 1: The Purpose of PlanningPublished by Prentice...
- Tags: Planning, Agile Estimating, Published, Prentice Hall Inc., information technology
- Download resources 2006-04-28
- Master Palm TREO synchronization
- This sample chapter, taken from TREO essentials, will help you master TREO-to-PC synchronization. Learn how to synchronize with Outlook, fine-tune the Hot-Sync Manager, quickly install and remove applications, back up your TREO to a memory card, and more. ISBN: 0789733285 Published: August 2005 Author: Michael Morrison Chapter: Chapter 4: Synchronizing...
- Tags: computer, desktop, desktop computer, essentials, memory card, Microsoft Outlook, Palm Inc., Palm Treo, palmOne Inc., Published, synchronization
- Download resources 2006-04-07
- Keep your systems running smoothly with these PC maintenance best practices
- Failure to keep your systems updated and properly patched can cause network outages that cripple businesses.This sample chapter, taken from A+ Exam Cram 2 Lab Manual, discusses important fundamentals for keeping your systems properly maintained. The chapter covers the following exam objectives:Identify the various types of preventive maintenance measures, products,...
- Tags: A+ Exam Cram 2 Lab Manual, Published, Identify, fundamentals, outage, network
- Download resources 2006-03-28
- Fine-tune, optimize, and protect your Windows XP PC
- This sample chapter, taken from Windows XP in a Snap, discusses how to fine-tune, optimize, and protect your PC using XPs built-in tools. The chapter covers the following topics:Balance Performance and Visual EffectsTurn Off Unneeded Programs and ServicesCreate and Use Power Schemes for LaptopsUse ClearType for Better Laptop ResolutionGet System...
- Tags: hard drive, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Published, Snap, system restore, system update, tool
- Download resources 2006-03-28
- Study for the Network+ exam and learn network troubleshooting and support best practices
- This sample chapter, taken from Network+ Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram N10-003), 2nd Edition, focuses on all areas of troubleshooting, including troubleshooting best practices and some of the tools and utilities youll use to assist in the troubleshooting process. This information, including practice questions, will help you prepare for the...
- Tags: Network+, exam, network, Edition, Published, bird, Network+ Exam Cram 2, tool
- Download resources 2006-03-23
- Combat wireless hacking tools and techniques
- The threats to wireless networks are not just limited to malicious users looking for open networks;anyone could sit in the parking lot and sniff the networks traffic.This sample chapter, taken from Anti-Hacker Tool Kit, Second Edition, discusss tools that focus on the discovery and inventory of wireless networks.Title: Anti-Hacker Tool...
- Tags: hacking, hacking tool, malicious user, McGraw-Hill Companies, network, Published, Second Edition, technique, tool, wireless, wireless network
- Download resources 2006-03-17
- Learn the ins and outs of filtering data in MySQL with the WHERE clause
- This sample chapter, taken from MySQL Crash Course, teaches you how to use the SELECT statementsWHERE clause to specify search conditions, such as quality, nonequality, greater than and less than, value ranges, and NULL values.Title: MySQL Crash CourseISBN: 0672327120Published: December 2005Author: Ben FortaChapter: Chapter 6: Filtering DataPublished by Sams
- Tags: MySQL, MySQL Crash Course, clause, Published, Value at Risk
- Download resources 2006-03-14
- Learn how to join tables in MySQL
- Joins are one of the most important operations you can perform using SQL SELECT, and a good understanding of joins and join syntax is an extremely important part of learning SQL.This sample chapter, taken from MySQL Crash Course, teaches you what joins are, why they are used, and how to...
- Tags: Databases, MySQL, MySQL Crash Course, Published, SQL, join
- Download resources 2006-03-14
- Master laptop system maintenance and assembly
- Preventive maintenance is the key to obtaining years of trouble-free service from your computer. A little care combined with some simple preventive maintenance procedures can reduce problem behavior, data loss, and component failure, as well as ensure a longer, trouble-free life for your system.This sample chapter, taken from Upgrading and...
- Tags: assembly, computer, data loss, laptop computer, Published, Repairing Laptops, Upgrading
- Download resources 2006-03-10
- Fit in to the hacker community with these 10 laws of the geek
- This sample chapter, taken from 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k, discusses ten of the most popular geek laws, and what you need to do to walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk of the elite hacker community.Title: 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00kISBN: 0672327279Published: August 2005Author: tapewormChapter: Chapter 1: Fitting inPublished by Sams
- Tags: Published
- Download resources 2006-03-02
- Master remote connections in Windows XP
- Learn about the three remote networking solutions that are available for Windows XP.This sample chapter, taken from Microsoft Windows XP Unleashed, covers the following topics:Creating a Dial-Up ConnectionConnecting to a Remote DesktopUsing Virtual Private Network ConnectionsTitle: Microsoft Windows XP UnleashedISBN: 067232833XPublished: September 2005Author: Paul McFedriesChapter: Chapter 23: Making Remote Network...
- Tags: desktop, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Unleashed, network, network connection, networking Solution, Published, remote desktop, VPN
- Download resources 2006-02-22
- Master project management framework fundamentals
- Learn some basic terminology and topics covered by the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK. This information, including practice questions, will help you prepare for the PMP exam.This sample chapter, taken from PMP Exam Cram 2, 2nd Edition, corresponds to the first three chapters of the PMBOK, including project introduction,...
- Tags: knowledge, fundamentals, terminology, PMBoK, project management, Published, PMP Exam Cram 2
- Download resources 2006-02-15
