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Here, in one definitive volume, is all the information you need to understand and use SQL and its implementations in accordance with the established SQL99 standard. Whether you want to learn database programming from scratch, you’d like to sharpen your SQL skills, or you need to know more about programming for a heterogeneous database...

Getting Started with OpenVMS System Management gives new VMS system managers a jumpstart in managing this powerful and reliable operating system. Dave Miller describes the essentials of what an OpenVMS System Manager will have to manage. He defines areas of OpenVMS System Management and describes why each is important and how it...

Debugging Strategies for .NET Developers is a highly readable exploration of debugging with Microsoft .NET. While other debugging books focus on obscure techniques for advanced users, this book contains dozens of real-world examples drawn from the author’s career that convey the specific techniques as well as the basic process...

Since most shops rely on more than one operating system, it is critical for system administrators and managers to understand the similarities and differences between platforms, so they can easily work in both environments while taking full advantage of the tools and applications available on each. This book offers OpenVMS professionals a concise...

Many large to mid-size enterprise and private networks are examining the benefits of MPLS. The biggest benefit of migrating to MPLS is the savings that it promises through convergence and additional services. MPLS offers the ability to construct a scalable network that can handle data, voice, and video conferencing. The cry from CTOs around the...

Software testing is indispensable and is one of the most discussed topics in software development today. Many companies address this issue by assigning a dedicated software testing phase towards the end of their development cycle. However, quality cannot be tested into a buggy application. Early and continuous unit testing has been shown to be...

There’s a good reason project risk management is one of the most vital of the nine content areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge®. Important projects tend to be time constrained, pose huge technical challenges, and suffer from a lack of adequate resources. It’s no wonder that project managers are increasingly focusing...

C++ in a Nutshell packs an enormous amount of information on C++ (and the many libraries used with it) in an indispensable quick reference for those who live in a deadline-driven world and need the facts but not the frills. Cross-references link related methods, classes, and other key features. This is an...