Operating Systems and Middleware

Operating Systems and Middleware
Author: Max Hailperin
Publisher: Max Hailperin
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2007
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0534423698

By using this innovative text, students will obtain an understanding of how contemporary operating systems and middleware work, and why they work that way.

Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to Operating Systems

Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to Operating Systems
Author: Michael Meyers
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2004
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780072231243

Written by an experienced computer and network skills trainer, this book delivers a learning system designed to explain key IT principles. It will not only help prepare students to pass the exam, but also to help them become good PC technicians. This book covers topics beyond the exam that are essential for students to know.

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Fourth Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802)

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Fourth Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802)
Author: Mike Meyers
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2012-08-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0071795561

Bestselling CompTIA A+ author Mike Meyers provides 130+ hands-on, step-by-step labs—updated for the 2012 exams—so you can practice the IT skills essential for your success With coverage of CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-801 and 220-802, Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Fourth Edition contains more than 130 labs that challenge you to solve real-world problems with key concepts. Clear, measurable lab objectives map to certification exam objectives, ensuring direct correspondence to Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fourth Edition. Lab solutions are only available to instructors and are not printed inside the book. The Lab Manual also includes materials lists and lab set-up instructions. Step-by-step, not click-by click, lab scenarios require you to think critically, and Hint and Warning icons guide you through potentially tricky situations. Post-lab observation questions measure your understanding of lab results and the key term quiz helps to build your vocabulary.

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to 802 Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fourth Edition (Exam 220-802)

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to 802 Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fourth Edition (Exam 220-802)
Author: Michael Meyers
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 835
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0071795979

Essential Skills for a Successful IT Career Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this instructive, full-color guide will help you pass CompTIA A+ exam 220-802 and become an expert PC technician. Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to 802: Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fourth Edition is completely up to date with the new CompTIA A+ standards. Inside, you'll find helpful on-the-job tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. End-of-chapter solutions and answers are only available to instructors and are not printed inside the book. Learn how to: Troubleshoot CPUs, RAM, BIOS settings, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components Implement and troubleshoot hard drives Install, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Work with the Registry and understand the Windows boot process Work with Ethernet and TCP/IP Implement and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks Manage and maintain portable PCs Work with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices Troubleshoot printers Secure PCs and protect them from network threats Work with virtualization technologies Electronic content features: Practice exams for 802 with hundreds of questions An "Introduction to CompTIA A+" video by Mike Meyers Links to Mike's latest favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities Adobe Digital Editions ebook—free download (subject to Adobe system requirements) Each chapter includes: Learning objectives Photographs and illustrations Real-world examples Try This! and Cross Check exercises Key terms highlighted Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings Exam Tips End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects

Transportation Planning Handbook

Transportation Planning Handbook
Author: ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1204
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118762355

A multi-disciplinary approach to transportation planning fundamentals The Transportation Planning Handbook is a comprehensive, practice-oriented reference that presents the fundamental concepts of transportation planning alongside proven techniques. This new fourth edition is more strongly focused on serving the needs of all users, the role of safety in the planning process, and transportation planning in the context of societal concerns, including the development of more sustainable transportation solutions. The content structure has been redesigned with a new format that promotes a more functionally driven multimodal approach to planning, design, and implementation, including guidance toward the latest tools and technology. The material has been updated to reflect the latest changes to major transportation resources such as the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, and more, including the most current ADA accessibility regulations. Transportation planning has historically followed the rational planning model of defining objectives, identifying problems, generating and evaluating alternatives, and developing plans. Planners are increasingly expected to adopt a more multi-disciplinary approach, especially in light of the rising importance of sustainability and environmental concerns. This book presents the fundamentals of transportation planning in a multidisciplinary context, giving readers a practical reference for day-to-day answers. Serve the needs of all users Incorporate safety into the planning process Examine the latest transportation planning software packages Get up to date on the latest standards, recommendations, and codes Developed by The Institute of Transportation Engineers, this book is the culmination of over seventy years of transportation planning solutions, fully updated to reflect the needs of a changing society. For a comprehensive guide with practical answers, The Transportation Planning Handbook is an essential reference.

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Certification Passport, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Certification Passport, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)
Author: Mark Edward Soper
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages: 752
Release: 2020-03-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781260455021

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Fully redesigned and updated to provide accelerated review of all the topics covered on the new Core 1 and Core 2 CompTIA A+ exams Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA A+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool. Inside, certification training guru Mike Meyers guides you on your exam preparation path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 & 220-1002 exams, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day. TECHNICAL BULLETS: Inside: • Quick-reference tables and illustrated laptop teardown enhance coverage of mobile devices (Exam 1001, Domain 1.0) • Quick-reference tables help you master hardware troubleshooting (Exam 1001, Domain 5.0) • Practice questions and content review after each objective prepare you for exam mastery • Enhanced coverage of network hardware and protocols, desktop hardware, and hardware and software troubleshooting • Enhanced coverage of Windows 10, macOS, and Linux • Enhanced coverage of computer security Covers all exam topics, including how to: • Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, and other personal computer components • Install, configure, and maintain hard drives • Manage input devices and removable media • Set up, upgrade, and maintain all versions of Windows • Troubleshoot and fix computer problems • Install printers and other peripherals • Configure and secure mobile devices • Connect to the Internet • Set up wired and wireless networks • Protect your personal computer and your network • Implement virtualization and cloud-based technologies Online content includes: • Practice exams for 220-1001 & 220-1002 • Free sample of online video training from Mike Meyers • Free sample of online interactive labs from Mike Meyers • Mike’s favorite PC tools and utilities • CompTIA A+ Glossary

Lunar Sourcebook

Lunar Sourcebook
Author: Grant Heiken
Publisher: CUP Archive
Total Pages: 796
Release: 1991-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521334440

The only work to date to collect data gathered during the American and Soviet missions in an accessible and complete reference of current scientific and technical information about the Moon.

The R Book

The R Book
Author: Michael J. Crawley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 953
Release: 2007-06-13
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780470515068

The high-level language of R is recognized as one of the mostpowerful and flexible statistical software environments, and israpidly becoming the standard setting for quantitative analysis,statistics and graphics. R provides free access to unrivalledcoverage and cutting-edge applications, enabling the user to applynumerous statistical methods ranging from simple regression to timeseries or multivariate analysis. Building on the success of the author’s bestsellingStatistics: An Introduction using R, The R Book ispacked with worked examples, providing an all inclusive guide to R,ideal for novice and more accomplished users alike. The bookassumes no background in statistics or computing and introduces theadvantages of the R environment, detailing its applications in awide range of disciplines. Provides the first comprehensive reference manual for the Rlanguage, including practical guidance and full coverage of thegraphics facilities. Introduces all the statistical models covered by R, beginningwith simple classical tests such as chi-square and t-test. Proceeds to examine more advance methods, from regression andanalysis of variance, through to generalized linear models,generalized mixed models, time series, spatial statistics,multivariate statistics and much more. The R Book is aimed at undergraduates, postgraduates andprofessionals in science, engineering and medicine. It is alsoideal for students and professionals in statistics, economics,geography and the social sciences.