In the late 1990s, the widespread availability of low-cost computers and access to global connectivity have fueled the demand for a new kind of application: the highly distributed application. Highly distributed applications are used by extremely large numbers of people around the world who are connected to many application and data servers...
Built on top of the Java™ software infrastructure, Jini™ technology enables all types of services and devices to work together in a community--organized without extensive planning, installation, or human intervention. Jini technology allows the lines to blur between what is hardware and what is software by representing all hardware and...
Providing answers to real questions from software developers and business analysts, this succinct guide describes practical techniques for gathering and managing software requirements that help you meet project specifications and customer expectations.
From the author of Software Requirements, Second Edition, this...
Welcome to the MCSE Training Kit—Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Security. This kit prepares you to analyze an organization's business and technical requirements and design security for a Windows 2000 network. You will learn how to design security for all aspects of Windows 2000, from authentication strategies to...
Providing detailed examples of simple applications, this new book introduces the use of neural networks. It covers simple neural nets for pattern classification; pattern association; neural networks based on competition; adaptive-resonance theory; and more. For professionals working with neural networks.
Your Hands-On, "In-the-Trenches" Guide to Successfully Leading Agile Projects
Agile methods promise to infuse development with unprecedented flexibility, speed, and value—and these promises are attracting IT organizations worldwide. However, agile methods often fail to clearly define the manager's role, and many...
The hands-on, example-rich guide to modeling and simulating advanced communications systems.
Simulation is an important tool used by engineers to design and implement advanced communication systems that deliver optimal performance. This book is a hands-on, example-rich guide to modeling and simulating advanced communications systems. The...
Master digital signal processing with Schaum'sthe high-performance study guide. It will help you cut down on study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams. Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final...
William Stallings' book provides comprehensive and completely up-to-date coverage of computer organization and architecture including memory, I/O, and parallel systems. The text covers leading-edge areas, including superscalar design, IA-64 design features, and parallel processor organization trends. It meets students' needs by addressing both the...