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May 2014

This exclusive Oracle Press certification exam guide will prepare certification candidates for the new SQL Fundamentals I exam.

OCA ORACLE DATABASE 12C SQL FUNDAMENTALS I EXAM GUIDE (EXAM 1Z0061) Roopesh Ramklass

A Complete Study System for OCA Exam 1Z0061

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 12c SQL Fundamentals I exam with this Oracle Press guide. Each chapter features challenging exercises, a certification summary, a twominute drill, and a selftest to reinforce the topics presented. This authoritative resource helps you pass the exam and also serves as an essential, onthejob reference. Get complete coverage of all OCA objectives for exam 1Z0061, including:

l Data retrieval using the SQL SELECT statement l Restricting and sorting data l Singlerow functions l Using conversion functions and conditional expressions

l Reporting aggregated data with the group functions l Displaying data from multiple tables with joins l Using subqueries to solve problems l Using the set operators l Manipulating data with DML statements l Using DDL statements to create and manage tables

Electronic content includes:

l 150+ practice exam questions with detailed answers and explanations

l Score report performa...

Roopesh Ramklass, OCM is a technical specialist with 10 years of experience in a widevariety of IT environments, including software development, system administration, systems analysis, software design, systems architecture, courseware development, and lecturing. He is experienced in managing and executing IT development projects, including infrastructure systems provisioning, software development, and systems integration. Roopesh is the coauthor of OCA/OCP Oracle Database 11g AllinOne Exam Guide.

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December 2014

This complete study package for the new CCNA Routing and Switching certification from Cisco Systems features an integrated network lab simulator essential for performancebased test prep.

CCNA CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE ROUTING AND SWITCHING STUDY GUIDE (EXAMS 200120, ICND1, & ICND2), WITH BOSON NETSIM LIMITED EDITION Richard Deal

The best fully integrated study system available

With hundreds of practice questions and handson exercises, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching Study Guide with Boson NetSim Limited Edition covers what you need to knowand shows you how to preparefor these challenging exams.

l 100% complete coverage of all official exam objectives

l Exam Readiness checklist you're ready for the exams when all objectives on the list are checked off

l Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered

l TwoMinute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter

l Simulated exam questions match the format, tone,topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all the exam topics, including:

Networks * OSI Reference Model * Layer 2 LAN Technologies * Bridges and Switches * TCP/IP and the Internet Layer * IP Addressing and Subnetting * VLSM * TCP/IP and the Transport Layer * Sending and Receiving TCP/IP Packets * Cisco IOS Software * Initial Switch Configura...

Richard Deal, CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, is a certified Cisco instructor and author of Cisco PIX Firewalls and other books. His company, The Deal Group, provides network

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January 2014

Leading IT security experts fully cover CSSLPthe secure software certification exam from (ISC)2

CSSLP CERTIFICATION ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE Wm. Arthur Conklin, Daniel Shoemaker

Get complete coverage of all the material included on the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional exam. CSSLP AllinOne Exam Guide covers all eight exam domains developed by the International Information SystemsSecurity Certification Consortium (ISC2). You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and indepth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this definitive resource also serves as an essential onthejob reference.

COVERS ALL EIGHT CERTIFIED SECURE SOFTWARE LIFECYCLEPROFESSIONAL EXAM DOMAINS:

Secure software concepts Secure software requirements Secure software design Secure software implementation/coding Secure software testing Software acceptance Software deployment, operations, maintenance, and disposal Supply chain and software acquisitions

ELECTRONIC CONTENT INCLUDES:

l TWO PRACTICE EXAMS l PDF COPY OF THE BOOK

Wm. Arthur Conklin, Ph.D., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, is an assistant professor in the Information and Logistics Technology Department at the University of Houston. He is the lead author of CompTIA Security+ AllinOne Exam Guide, Third Edition, and Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond,Second Edition.

Daniel Shoemaker, Ph.D., is the Director of the Centre for the Software Assurance Institute, a National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence, at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is also a professor at UDM where he has been the Chair of Computer and Information Systems since 1985. Dr. Shoemaker is CoChair of the Workforce Training and Education working group within the Department of Homeland Security's NationalCybersecurity


January 2014

COMPTIA CLOUD ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE (EXAM CLO001) ITpreneurs Nederland B.V.

Prepare for CompTIA Cloud Essentials Exam CLO001 with McGrawHill Professionala PlatinumLevel CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

Filled with practice questions, CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification Study Guide (Exam CLO001) covers what you need to knowand shows you how to preparefor this challenging exam.

l 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for CLO001

l Exam Readiness Checklistyou're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off

l Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam


Covers all the exam topics, including: Characteristics of Cloud Services from a Business Perspective * Cloud Computing and Business Value * Technical Perspective/Cloud Types * Steps to SuccessfulAdoption of Cloud Computing * Impact and Changes of Cloud Computing on IT Servic...

About ITpreneurs Successfully adopting an IT best practice or framework starts with understanding it. ITpreneurs develops engaging and effective training materials for professionals to do just that. The materials ensure professionals acquire the knowledge to accelerate careers and grow opportunities in today's dynamic IT environment. ITpreneurs was the first to launch an accredited vendorneutral Cloud course and offers training solutions for more than 14 frameworks. Find out more at ITpreneurs.com.

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April 2014

The premium edition of Mike Meyers' bestselling CompTIA Network+ guide includes 10 hours of additional video training and 150 lab simulations that cover the new performancebased items now being included in CompTIA exams.

COMPTIA NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE, PREMIUM FIFTH EDITION (EXAM N10005) Michael Meyers

The premium edition of Mike Meyers' bestselling CompTIA Network+ guide includes 150+ lab simulations, 40+ episodes of video training, and much more!

An innovative, mediarich study system from CompTIA certification and training expert Mike Meyers, CompTIA Network+ Certification AllinOne Exam Guide, Premium Fifth Edition offers complete coverage of CompTIA Network+ exam N10005 and fully prepares you for the new performancebased questions. The Premium Fifth Edition is based on Meyers' proven bestselling book, and provides:

l 40+ episodes of video training featuring Mike Meyers that cover topics relevant to your studies. These engaging and informative episodes are available in full HD resolutions.

l 150+ CompTIA Network+ simulations with performancebased questions that enable you to practice what you've read in the exam guide and watched in the video episodes. There are four components: 1. Show! Operating System and Application Training Demonstrations take you through dozens of howto l...

Michael Meyers (Houston, TX) is a PC and Network technician with numerous certifications (MCSE, MCP, A+). In 1995 Mike started Total Seminars, a company that provides training, seminar books, and videos to thousands of organizations throughout the world. Total Seminars is a member and strong ally of CompTIA, the originators of the Network+ (and, of course, A+) certification.

Computers / Certification Guides Hardback • 10.9in : 5.6in ISBN13: 9780071833714 ISBN10: 0071833714 £120.99TR • €144.99 864

June 2014

Revised for the new CompTIA Security+ exam, SY0401, and edited by Mike Meyers, this concise guide provides a targeted review for CompTIA's rapidly growing security credential.

MIKE MEYERS’ COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION PASSPORT, FOURTH EDITION (EXAM SY0401) Dawn Dunkerley, T. J. Samuelle

From the #1 Name in Professional Certification

Prepare for CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0401 with McGrawHill Professionala PlatinumLevel CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA Security+certified with this affordable, portable study toolfully revised for the latest exam release. Inside, certification training experts guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus only on what you need to know to pass CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0401, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

INSIDE:

l Itineraries List of official exam objectives covered l ETAs Amount of time needed to complete each lesson

l Travel Advisories Expert advice on critical topics l Local Lingo Concise definitions of key terms and concepts

l Travel Assistance Recommended resources for more information

l Exam Ti...

ABOUT THE SERIES EDITOR: Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCP, is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certification and the bestselling author of eight editions of CompTIA A+ Certification AllinOne Exam Guide. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world.

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June 2014

Now in its ninth edition, this fullcolor textbook is thoroughly revised to cover the most current multimedia tools, techniques, and technologies and includes a brand new "Mobile Multimedia" chapter.

MULTIMEDIA: MAKING IT WORK, NINTH EDITION Tay Vaughan

The Most Complete, UptoDate Multimedia Guide

Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies, including mobile multimedia, this fullcolor resource prepares you for a successful multimedia career by teachingyou the fundamental concepts and required skills. Multimedia: Making It Work, Ninth Edition explains how to integrate text, images, sound, animation, and video into compelling projects. Multimedia project planning, costs, design, production, talent acquisition, testing, and delivery are also discussed. Chapterending quizzes reinforce key concepts and handson lab projects allow you to apply your new skills.

Learn how to:

l Master the essential elements of multimedia, including text, images, sound, animation, and video

l Incorporate bitmap, vector, and 3D images l Record and edit digital audio and use MIDI l Create computergenerated animations l Shoot and edit digital video l Select the best hardware, software, and authoring tools for your project

l Determine the scope and cost of a mult...

Tay Vaughan (Appleton, ME) a recognized authority and pioneer in the area of multimedia, is president of Timestream, Inc., a crossplatform, multiformat CDROM design and development company. His clients include Apple, Lotus, Microsoft, Novell, and Sun. He was one of the founders of the Computer Press Association and has written numerous articles on multimediarelated topics

Computers / Interactive & Multimedia Paperback / softback • 10.8in : 8.4in • 504 pages ISBN13: 9780071832885 ISBN10: 0071832882 £44.99TR • €53.99 480

July 2014

This exclusive Oracle Press exam guide offers intense preparation for OCP exam 1Z0060. Each chapter features stepbystep examples, a certification summary, a twominute drill, and a selftest. You'll get complete coverage of the new features of Oracle Database 12c. Electronic content includes 170 practice exam questions.

OCP UPGRADE TO ORACLE DATABASE 12C EXAM GUIDE (EXAM 1Z0060) Sam R. Alapati

A Fully Integrated Study System for OCP Exam 1Z0060

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Professional Upgrade to Oracle Database 12c exam with this exclusive Oracle Press guide. Each chapter features stepbystep examples, a certification summary, a twominute drill, and a selftest to reinforce the topics presented. This authoritative resource helps you pass the exam and also serves as an essential, onthejob reference. Get complete coverage of the new features of Oracle Database 12c, including:

l Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Express and additional tools for database monitoring

l Multitenant container databases and pluggable databases

l Auditing, administrative privileges, data redaction, and other Oracle security features

l Adaptive execution plans, adaptive statistics, and automatic SQL plan management

l Oracle Recovery Manager backup and recovery improvements

l Oracle Database Resource Manager and other performanceenhancements

l Oracle Data Pump, SQL*Loader, external tables, and online oper...

Sam R. Alapati is an experienced Oracle DBA who holds the Oracle OCP DBA certification and the HewlettPackard UNIX System Administrator certification. He currently manages Oracle databases at the Boy Scouts of America's national office in Los Colinas, Texas. Previously, Sam worked for AMR Holdings (Sabre) and the Blanch Company in Dallas. He was a Senior Principal Consultant for Oracle Corporation in New York.

Computers / Certification Guides Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.4in ISBN13: 9780071819978 ISBN10: 0071819975 £48.99TR • €57.99 528

August 2014

This new exam guide for the allnew certification on mobile computing technologies, CompTIA Mobility+, covers all exam objectives and includes electronic contenttwo practice exams and a PDF eBook.

COMPTIA MOBILITY+ CERTIFICATION ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE (EXAM MB0001) Bobby E. Rogers

A new exam guide for the new certification on mobile computing technologies from CompTIA

Prepare for CompTIA Mobility+ exam MB0001 with McGrawHill Professionala PlatinumLevel CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

Get complete coverage of all objectives for CompTIA Mobility+ exam MB0001 from this comprehensive resource. Written by an information security engineer, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills and technologies required to successfully deploy, integrate, support, and mange a mobile environment. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and indepth explanations. Designed to help you pass this challenging exam, this definitive volume also serves as an essential onthejob reference.

Covers all exam topics, including:

l Networking concepts and the OSI model l Network infrastructure and technologies l Radio frequency princi...

Bobby E. Rogers, CompTIA Mobility+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, is an information security engineer working for a major hospital in the southeastern United States. His previous experience includes working as a contractor for Department of Defense agencies, helping to secure, certify, and accredit their information systems.

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September 2014

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Master Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect exams with this exclusive Oracle Press guide. The multiplechoice exam, the assignment, and the essay exam are covered. Electronic content includes 120 multiplechoice practice exam questions in a customizable test engine.

OCM JAVA EE 6 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT EXAM GUIDE (EXAMS 1Z0807, 1Z0865 & 1Z0866) Paul Allen, Joseph Bambara

A Complete Study System for OCM Exams 1Z0807, 1Z0865, and 1Z0866

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Master Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect exams with this exclusive Oracle Press guide. The multiplechoice exam, the assignment, and the essay exam are covered. Chapters feature challenging exercises, a certification summary, a twominute drill, and a selftest to reinforce the topics presented. This authoritative resource helps you pass these exams and also serves as an essential, onthejob reference. Get completecoverage of all exam objectives, including:

l Application design concepts and principles l Common architectures l Integration and messaging l Businesstier technologies l Webtier technologies l Design patterns l Security


l 120 multiplechoice practice exam questions l Test engine that provides practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter

l PDF copy of the book

Paul R. Allen (New York, NY) is a principal of UCNY, Inc., an international consulting firm that helps Fortune 500 companies improve operations through the use of web, database, and object technology.

Joseph J. Bambara (New York, NY) is a principal of UCNY, Inc. He has been developing application systems for more than 30 years and is also an attorney specializing in intellectual property.


October 2014

An allnew exam guide for version 8 of the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator exam from ECCouncil, the certifying body behind the Certified Ethical Hacker credential.

CHFI COMPUTER HACKING FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE Charles L. Brooks

An allnew exam guide for version 8 of the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) exam from ECCouncil

Get complete coverage of all the material included on version 8 of the ECCouncil's Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator exam from this comprehensive resource. Written by an expert information security professional and educator, this authoritative guide addresses the tools and techniques required to successfully conduct a computer forensic investigation. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and indepth explanations. Designed to help you pass this challenging exam, this definitive volume also serves as an essential onthejob reference.

CHFI Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification AllinOne Exam Guide covers all exam topics, including:

l Computer forensics investigation process l Setting up a computer forensics lab l First responder procedures l Search and seizure laws l Collecting and transporting digital ...

Charles L. Brooks, MsCIS, CHFI, CEH, CISSP, CompTIA CTT+, owner and principal consultant at Security Technical Education, teaches at Brandeis University in the Rabb School/GPS MSIS program and facilitates online courses at Boston University. He has many years of experience in the IT security industry.


September 2014

This new exam guide for the allnew Certified Cyber Forensics Professional certification from (ISC)2 covers all six exam domains and includes electronic contenttwo practice exams and a PDF eBook.

CCFP CERTIFIED CYBER FORENSICS PROFESSIONAL ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE Chuck Easttom

Get complete coverage of all six CCFP exam domains developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Written by a leading computer security expert, this authoritative guidefully addresses cyber forensics techniques, standards, technologies, and legal and ethical principles. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and indepth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease,this definitive volume also serves as an essential onthejob reference.

COVERS ALL SIX EXAM DOMAINS: Legal and ethical principles Investigations Forensic science Digital forensics Application forensics Hybrid and emerging technologies

ELECTRONIC CONTENT INCLUDES:

l 250 practice exam questions l Test engine that provides fulllength practice examsand customized quizzes by chapter or by exam domain

l PDF copy of the book

Chuck Easttom is an internationally acclaimed computer scientist and security expert. He is president and chief consultant for CECSecurity, which specializes in IT training and litigation consulting.


December 2014

Cowritten by two of the leading IT security academics, this exam guide offers complete coverage of the latest release of CompTIA's fastestgrowing certification, CompTIA Security+, and includes two electronic practice exams.

COMPTIA SECURITY+ ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE, FOURTH EDITION (EXAM SY0401) Wm. Arthur Conklin, Greg White, Dwayne Williams, C...

A complete, authoritative exam guide covering CompTIA Security+ exam SY0401

Cowritten by two of the leading IT security academics, CompTIA Security+ AllinOne Exam Guide, Fourth Edition offers 100% coverage of all SY0401 exam objectives. The book features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and indepth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this definitive guide also serves as an onthejob reference for IT security professionals.

l Electronic content includes two practice exams and a PDF eBook

l CompTIA reviewed and approved: CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC)

Wm. Arthur Conklin, Ph.D., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, (Houston, TX) is an associate professor in the Department of Information and Logistics Technology at the University of Houston.

Greg White, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, (San Antonio, TX) is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Dwayne Williams, CISSP, (San Antonio, TX) is Associate Director, Technology and Research, for the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Roger L. Davis, CISSP, CISM, CISA, (San Antonio, TX) is an operations manager at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

Chuck Cothren, CISSP, (San Antonio, TX) is a senior consultant at Symantec Corporation.


December 2014

In this new book, Mike Meyers, the bestselling author and leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification, brings his highly effective methodology to IT security for the first time.

MIKE MEYERS' COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION GUIDE (EXAM SY0401) Michael Meyers

An allnew CompTIA Security+ exam guide from top CompTIA training and exam prep expert Mike Meyers

In Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide (Exam SY0401), the bestselling author and leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification brings his highly effective methodology to IT security for the first time. Like the exam, this book goes beyond knowledge application and is designed to ensure that security personnel anticipate security risks and guard against them. Meyers' "in the trenches" voice and the clarity of his explanations make his books the bestselling selfstudy resources available for professional certification.

l Digital content includes: 20+ lab simulations, 1+ hour of video training from Meyers, and hundreds of practice exam questions

l McGrawHill Professional is a PlatinumLevel CompTIA Authorized Partner

l CAQC Authorized (CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum)

l Includes Mike's toolbox of favorite network security related freeware/shareware


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December 2014

The premium edition of Mike Meyers' bestselling CompTIA A+ guide includes 10+ hours of additional video training and 250 lab simulations that cover the new performancebased items now being included in CompTIA exams.

COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE, PREMIUM EIGHTH EDITION (EXAMS 220801 & 220802) Michael Meyers

The premium edition of Mike Meyers' #1 bestselling CompTIA A+ exam guide includes 250+ lab simulations, 60+ episodes of video training, and much more!

An innovative, mediarich study system from CompTIA certification and training expert Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+ Certification AllinOne Exam Guide, Premium Eighth Edition offers complete coverage of CompTIA A+ exams 220801 and 220802 and fully prepares you for the new performancebased questions. The Premium Eighth Edition is based on Meyers' proven bestselling book, and provides:

l 60+ episodes of video training featuring Mike Meyers that cover topics relevant to your studies. These engaging and informative episodes are available in full HD resolutions.

l 250+ CompTIA A+ simulations with performancebased questions that enable you to practice what you've read in the exam guide and watched in the video episodes. There are four components: 1. Show! Operating System and Application Training Demonstrations take you through dozens of howto le...


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March 2014

The industrystandard guide to networked AV systemsexclusively from McGrawHill Professional and InfoComm International.

NETWORKED AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS Brad Grimes, InfoComm International

The industrystandard guide to networked audiovisual systems

Published with InfoComm International, Networked AV Systems discusses the essential information AV and IT professionals need to know when working with networkdriven equipment and processes. Each chapter features diagrams, photos, notes, chapter reviews, and endofchapter questions with indepth explanations. In accordancewith InfoComm's performance standards for the AV industry as they relate to networking, this book serves as both an onthejob reference and a study tool for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exams.

Networked AV Systems covers:

l Network classifications, topologies, architectures, andstandards

l Layers of a network l Bandwidth, encoding, and transport l Network building blocks l Designing a network for AV systems l Ethernet and AVB l Network addressing l Subnetting: networking AV devices together l Protocols, ports, and documenting AV devices l Audio and video streaming l Digital signage l Conferencing l Secure remote manag...

Brad Grimes is Senior Writer/Editor for InfoComm International, an Adjunct Faculty member of InfoComm University, and the former editor of Pro AV magazine. He has been writing about technology for more than 20 years, including positions covering IT for Ziff Davis, International Data Group, and Post Newsweek Tech Media (now 1105 Government Information Group).

InfoComm International is the leading nonprofit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide. Founded in 1939, the association offers industry expertise and market research serving press and others seeking information about the industry.

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May 2014

Featuring full coverage of v.8 of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam from the ECCouncil, this complete guide covers all exam objectives and offers two electronic practice exams and a free PDF eBook.

CEH CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER ALLINONE EXAM GUIDE, SECOND EDITION Matt Walker

Thoroughly revised for the latest release of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v8 certification exam

Fully updated for the CEH v8 exam objectives, this comprehensive guide offers complete coverage of the ECCouncil's Certified Ethical Hacker exam. In this new edition, IT security expert Matt Walker discusses the latest tools, techniques, and exploits relevant to the CEH exam. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and indepth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this authoritative resource also serves as an essential onthejob reference.


l Introduction to ethical hacking l Reconnaissance and footprinting l Scanning and enumeration l Sniffing and evasion l Attacking a system l Hacking web servers and applications l Wireless network hacking l Trojans and other attacks l Cryptography l Social engineering and physical security l Penetration testing


l Hundreds ...

Matt Walker, CEH, CPTS, CNDA, CCNA, MCSE, is an IT security architect for HewlettPackard at Kennedy Space Center. He has held a variety of networking and IT security positions, including most recently the IT security manager position at Marshall Space Flight Center (SAIC contract) and Kennedy Space Center (Lockheed Martin contract).

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July 2014

Written to the HR Certification Institute's Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources certification exam objectives, this all book features 600+ simulated exam questions with indepth answer explanations

PHR/SPHR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAMS Tresha Moreland, Gabriella ParenteNeubert, Joanne...

Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!

Based on the HR Certification Institute's Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources bodies of knowledge, this practical guide contains 600+ realistic practice exam questions to prepare you for these challenging certification exams. To aid in your understanding of the material, indepth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are provided for every question. A valuable preassessment exam tests your readiness and identifies areas requiring further study. Designed to help you pass the exams, this is the perfect companion to PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification AllinOne Exam Guide.

Covers all PHR and SPHR functional areas, including:

l Business management and strategy l Workforce planning and employment l Human resource development l Compensation and benefits l Employee and labor relations l Risk management


l All 600+ practice exam questions from the book in the Total Tester exam...

Tresha Moreland, MBA, MS, SPHR, is an executive leader in human resources and the founder and publisher of HR CSuite.

Gabriella ParenteNeubert, MLHR, PHR, is an experienced human resources professional, adjunct professor, and certified life and career coach with more than 12 years of experience.

Computers / Certification Guides Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.4in ISBN13: 9780071840910 ISBN10: 0071840915 £27.99TR • €32.99

August 2014

Fully revised for the 2014 CompTIA Security+ objectives, this study package features 800+ simulated exam questions, including three electronic practice exams, all with indepth answer explanations

COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAMS, SECOND EDITION (EXAM SY0401) Daniel Lachance, Glen E. Clarke



CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams,Second Edition (Exam SY0401) is filled with more than 800 realistic practice questionsincluding new performancebased questionsto prepare you for this challenging exam. To help you understand the material, indepth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exam SY0401 and is the perfect companion toCompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide,Second Edition.


Networking Basics and Terminology * Security Terminology * Security Policies and Standards * Types of Attacks * System Security Threats * Mitigating Security Threats * Implementing System S...

Daniel Lachance, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ MCITP, MCTS, MCSA, is a technical trainer for Global Knowledge and the author of CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification Study Guide.

Glen E. Clarke, CCNA, MCITP, CEH, CHFI, SCNP, CISSO, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, is an independent trainer and consultant from Halifax, NS. He has authored many certification books, including CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition.

Computers / Certification Guides Paperback / softback • 9in : 6.4in ISBN13: 9780071833448 ISBN10: 0071833447 £20.39TR • €24.99

August 2014

Fully revised for the new CEH v.8 exam objectives from the ECCouncil, this practical guide provides 500+ simulated CEH exam questions with indepth answer explanations.

CEH CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER PRACTICE EXAMS, SECOND EDITION Matt Walker


Fully updated for the CEH v8 exam objectives, this practical guide contains more than 650 realistic practice exam questions to prepare you for the ECCouncil's Certified Ethical Hacker exam. To aid in your understanding of the material, indepth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are provided for every question. A valuable preassessment test evaluates your readiness and identifies areas requiring further study. Designed to help you pass the exam, this is theperfect companion to CEH Certified Ethical Hacker AllinOne Exam Guide, Second Edition.


l Introduction to ethical hacking l Reconnaissance and footprinting l Scanning and enumeration l Sniffing and evasion l Attacking a system l Hacking web servers and applications l Wireless network hacking l Trojans and other attacks l Cryptography l Social engineering and physical security l Penetration testing


l Test engine that provides ...

Matt Walker, CEH, CPTS, is an IT security architect working for HewlettPackard. He has held a variety of networking and IT security positions, including most recently the IT security manager position at Marshall Space Flight Center (SAIC contract) and Kennedy Space Center (Lockheed Martin contract).

Computers / Certification Guides Paperback / softback • 9in : 7.4in ISBN13: 9780071838733 ISBN10: 0071838732 £20.39TR • €24.99

September 2014

This moneysaving CompTIA Security+ Certification selfstudy bundle saves readers 12% off the manufacturer's suggested retail priceelectronic content includes 1200+ practice exam questions, a Quick Review Guide, and more.

COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION BUNDLE, SECOND EDITION (EXAM SY0401) Glen E. Clarke, Daniel Lachance

Fully revised to cover the 2014 CompTIA Security+ objectives, this is a moneysaving selfstudy bundle with bonus study materials


CompTIA Security+ Certification Bundle, Second Edition offers complete coverage of exam SY0401 and provides a comprehensive selfstudy program with 1200+ practice exam questions. Preassessment tests help you gauge your readiness for the fulllength practice exams included in the bundle. For a final overview of key exam topics, you can study the Quick Review Guide.

Total electronic content includes:

l 500 practice exam questions l Preassessment exam l Test engine that provides fulllength practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter

l Video clips l Security Audit Checklist l Review Guide l URL Reference List l PDF copies of both books

Glen E. Clarke, MCSE, MCDBA, MCSD, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ (Nova Scotia, Canada) is a technical trainer and consultant for GigaBlink Technologies Inc. He is the author of CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, 5th Edition and several other certification books.

Computers / Certification Guides Mixed media product • 9in : 7in ISBN13: 9780071834261 ISBN10: 0071834265 £47.39TR • €57.99

September 2014

Fully revised to cover the 2014 CompTIA Security+ objectives and featuring electronic practice exams and video training, this is an authoritative examfocused study guide from bestselling certification author and IT consultant Glen Clarke.

COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE, SECOND EDITION (EXAM SY0401) Glen E. Clarke

The best fully integrated study system available for the CompTIA Security+ exam!


With hundreds of practice exam questions, including newperformancebased questions, CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition covers what you need to knowand shows you how to preparefor this challenging exam.

l 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0401

l Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam



l Simulated exam questionsincluding performancebased questionsmatch the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam


Networking ...

Glen E. Clarke, CCNA, MCITP, CEH, CHFI, SCNP, CISSO, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, is an independent trainer and consultant from Halifax, NS. He has authored many certification books, including CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition.


September 2014

This complete study package for Cisco's entrylevel networking certification features an integrated network lab simulator, providing essential handson practice for CCENT ICND1 Exam 100101.

CCENT CISCO CERTIFIED ENTRY NETWORKING TECHNICIAN ICND1 STUDY GUIDE (EXAM 100101) WITH BOSON NETSIM LIMITED EDITION Bob Larson, Matt Walker

The best fully integrated study system available for ICND1 Exam 100101

With hundreds of practice questions and handson exercises, CCENT Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician ICND1 Study Guide with Boson NetSim Limited Edition Study Guide covers what you need to knowand shows you how to preparefor this challenging exam.

l 100% complete coverage of all official exam objectives

l Exam Readiness checklistyou're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off



l Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam


Network Fundamentals and Terminology * Networking ModelsOSI and TCP/IP * IPv4 Addressing and Subnet Masks * Preparing to Configure Cisco Devices * Configuring Cisco Switches * VLANs and Port Security * Routing Essentials and Routing Protocols ...

Bob Larson, CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCDA, teaches technology courses at the University of Washington's Information School graduate programs. He served on the Cisco Networking Academy's Advisory Board.

Matt Walker, CCNA, CEH, CPTS, CNDA, is an IT security


November 2014

Written by leading IT security educators and featuring 40+ challenging labs, this fully updated lab manual supplements Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition.

PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER SECURITY LAB MANUAL, FOURTH EDITION Vincent Nestler, Keith Harrison, Matthew Hirsch, W...

Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed!

l 40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies

l Stepbystep scenarios require you to think critically l Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results

l Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results

l Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary

In this Lab Manual, you'll practice

l Configuring workstation network connectivity l Analyzing network communication l Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols

l Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools

l Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks

l Combatting Trojans, maninthemiddle attacks, and steganography

l Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls

l Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), cert...

Vincent Nestler, Ph.D. (San Bernadino, CA), visiting professor of network security at California State University, San Bernadino, is an instructional design expert with 10 years of experience developing securityrelated labs.

Keith Harrison, Ph.D. (San Antonio, TX), is the lead developer of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) Scoring Engine, and the CyberPatriot Competition System (CCS) Scoring Engine.

Matthew Hirsch (New York, NY) has worked in the

Computers / Certification Guides Paperback / softback • 10.8in : 8.4in • 384 pages ISBN13: 9780071836555 ISBN10: 0071836551 £35.99TR • €42.99

November 2014

This moneysaving bundle includes the second editions of CEH Certified Ethical Hacker AllinOne Exam Guide and CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Practice Exams, plus bonus digital content all for 12% off MSRP.

CEH CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER BUNDLE, SECOND EDITION Matt Walker

Fully revised for the CEH v8 exam objectives, this moneysaving selfstudy bundle includes two books, electronic content, and a bonus quick review guide.

CEH Certified Ethical Hacker AllinOne Exam Guide, Second Edition

l Complete coverage of all CEH exam objectives l Ideal as both a study tool and an onthejob resource

l Electronic content includes hundreds of practice exam questions and a PDF copy of the book

CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Practice Exams, Second Edition

l 650+ practice exam questions covering all CEH exam objectives

l Realistic questions with detailed answer explanations

l NEW preassessment test l PDF copy of the book

CEH Quick Review Guide

l Final overview of key exam topics

CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Bundle, Second Edition covers all exam topics, including:

l Introduction to ethical hacking l Reconnaissance and footprinting l Scanning and enumeration l Sniffing and evasion l Attacking a system l Hacking web servers and applications l Wireless network hacking l Trojans and other attacks ...

Matt Walker, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, CNDA, CPTS

Computers / Certification Guides Mixed media product • 9in : 7.4in ISBN13: 9780071835572 ISBN10: 0071835571 £47.99TR • €57.99

October 2014

Maximize the powerful capabilities of Oracle Endeca Information Discovery and unlock insights from any type of data, regardless of structure. After providing complete coverage of the product's architecture, components, and implementation, the book presents a comprehensive collection of business analytics use cases in various industries.

MASTER COMPETITIVE ANALYTICS WITH ORACLE ENDECA INFORMATION DISCOVERY Helen Sun, William Smith

Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Best Practices

Maximize the powerful capabilities of this selfservice enterprise data discovery platform. Master Competitive Analytics with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery reveals how to unlock insights from any type of data,regardless of structure. The first part of the book is a complete technical guide to the product's architecture, components, and implementation. The second part presents a comprehensive collection of business analytics use cases in various industries, including financial services, healthcare, research, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, and public sector. Stepbystep instructions on implementing some of these use cases areincluded in this Oracle Press book.

l Install and manage Oracle Endeca Server l Design Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Studio visualizations to facilitate userdriven data exploration and discovery

l Enable enterprisedriven data exploration with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Integrator

l D...

Helen Sun is coauthor of The Oracle Big Data Handbook and author one of the most downloaded white papers on Big Data. She works on Endeca integration and Oracle Big Data at Oracle.

William Smith (Chicago, IL) works with Oracle customers making use of Big Data and is developing innovative solutions utilizing Endeca.

Computers / Information Technology Paperback / softback • 9.2in : 7.6in • 264 pages ISBN13: 9780071833189 ISBN10: 0071833188 £40.99TR • €48.99

April 2014

A fullcolor, visual guide to the basics of Windows 8.1, written for seniors, by a senior in a jargonfree style, using specific examples in clear, stepbystep instructions

WINDOWS 8.1 FOR SENIORS QUICKSTEPS Marty Matthews

A fullcolor, visual guide to the basics of Windows 8.1, written for seniors, by a senior in a jargonfree style, using specific examples in clear, stepbystep instructions

Start using Windows 8 or 8.1 right awaythe QuickSteps way. Fullcolor screenshots on every page with clear instructions make it easy to use this versatile operating system on any device and navigate the interface with a touchscreen, keyboard, or mouse. Written by a senior for seniors, this book shows you how to customize your desktop, store data, browse the Internet, use email, work with documents and photos, enjoy multimedia, access the cloud, and use apps. You'll get tips for maintainingyour system, adding hardware and software, and controlling security. This practical, visual guide gets you up and running on Windows 8.1 in no time!

Use these handy guideposts:

l QuickSteps for accomplishing common tasks l Personal insights from other seniors l Needtoknow facts in concise narrative l Helpful reminders or alternate wa...

Marty Matthews is the cocreator of the QuickSteps series. He has authored or coauthored more than 80 books and has been responsible for more than 20 additional books written by others. His recent books include Windows 8 QuickSteps, Microsoft Excel 2013 QuickSteps, Windows 7 for Seniors QuickSteps, and Computing for Seniors QuickSteps.

Computers / Operating Systems Paperback / softback • 10in : 7.9in • 272 pages ISBN13: 9780071832588 ISBN10: 0071832580 £14.99TR • €16.99 272

November 2014

Fully updated to cover the new features and revamped interface of CorelDRAW X7, this official guide shows you how to create striking commercial graphics and exquisite artwork. Several stepbystep tutorials use allnew downloadable example files.

CORELDRAW X7: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE Gary David Bouton

The Only CorelAuthorized Guide to CorelDRAW X7

CorelDRAW X7: The Official Guide shows you how to create photorealistic illustrations, lay out text and graphics, import and edit photos, add special effects to vector art and photos, and transform 2D objects into 3D artwork. You'll also get expert tips for printing work that matches what you've designed on your monitor. Stepbystep tutorials based on downloadable sample files let you learn by doing.

l Explore and master CorelDRAW's menus, palettes, and dockers

l Add Paragraph Text, Artistic Text, and customshaped text to your designs

l Explore the new Content Exchange for access to new, exciting patterns and other fills

l Create the illusion of 3D objects with the Perspective and Extrude tools

l Dramatically edit objects with the Smear, Twirl, Attract, Repel, and Distortion tools

l Add elements of photorealism to your drawings with lens effects, transparency, shadows, glows, and bevels

l Combine photos with vector graphics in CorelDRAW, and perform...

Gary David Bouton is an awardwinning CorelDRAW illustrator who has used CorelDRAW professionally for more than 20 years. He is the author or coauthor of more than 25 books, including CorelDRAW: The Official Guide for versions X3 through X7, Xara Xtreme 5: The Official Guide, and Photoshop CS4 QuickSteps.

COMPUTERS / Desktop Applications Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.3in • 704 pages ISBN13: 9780071833141 ISBN10: 0071833145 £37.99TR • €44.99

January 2014

Written by a senior for seniors, this practical, fastpaced guide helps you get up and running on your iPad right away.

IPAD FOR SENIORS QUICKSTEPS Marty Matthews

StepbyStep, FullColor Graphics!

Written by a senior for seniors, this practical, fastpaced guide helps you get up and running on your iPad right away. Color photos and screenshots with clear instructions make it easy to accomplish everything you want to do.

Follow along and quickly learn how to set up your iPad, navigate the touch screen, use apps and email, and browse the Internet. Find out the best ways to manage photos, video chat with FaceTime, use iTunes and the iBook store, read eDocuments, listen to music, watch movies, play games, and use iCloud. iPad maintenance tips are also included.

The unique, landscape layout of the QuickSteps series displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your iPad.

Use these handy guideposts:

l Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks l Personal insights from other seniors l Needtoknow facts in concise narrative l Helpful reminders or alternative ways of doing things l Bonus inform...

Marty Matthews is the cocreator of the QuickSteps series and has authored or coauthored more than 80 books, including Windows 8 QuickSteps, Windows 7 for Seniors QuickSteps, and Computing for Seniors QuickSteps.

Computers / Hardware Paperback / softback • 10in : 7.9in • 320 pages ISBN13: 9780071821506 ISBN10: 0071821503 £16.99TR • €19.99 320

February 2014

Bestselling Apple expert covers the latest iCloud capabilities

HOW TO DO EVERYTHING: ICLOUD, SECOND EDITION Jason R. Rich

Maximize the latest iCloud capabilities

This allnew edition of How To Do Everything: iCloud fully covers iCloud's versatile features and offers stepbystep directions on how to use each one, including Shared Photo Streams, the iWork for iCloud apps, and iCloud Keychain. You'll learn how to set up iCloud, transfer and sync appspecific data, documents, files, photos, music, and other content among your computers and iOS mobile devices.

l Use iCloud with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch

l Migrate from Apple MobileMe to iCloud l Learn new iCloud features, including Shared Photo Streams, iWork for iCloud online apps, iCloud Keychain, and much more

l Manage your digital music library and iTunes purchases with iCloud

l Use the Premium iTunes Match service l Store and manage your digital photos with My Photo Stream

l Share your digital images with others using iCloud's Shared Photo Streams

l Sync files and documents among computers and iOS devices

l Manage and sync your Safari bookmarks, re...

Jason R. Rich is the bestselling author of more than 55 books, including How to Do Everything Digital Photography, How To Do Everything iPhone 5, and How To Do Everything MacBook Air. He is also a regular contributor to Geek magazine and currently has more than 12,500 Twitter followers (@JasonRich7).

Computers / Internet Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.4in • 288 pages ISBN13: 9780071825047 ISBN10: 0071825045 £16.99TR • €19.99 288

August 2014

This practical guide shows how to get the most out of Apple's productivity apps across both of Apple's operating system platforms, OS X and iOS, and sync files on iCloud.

HOW TO DO EVERYTHING: PAGES, KEYNOTE & NUMBERS FOR OS X AND IOS Dwight Spivey

Maximize your productivitythe Apple way!

Get the most out of the iWork suite of apps on a Mac, an iOS device, and in iCloud. How to Do Everything: Pages, Keynote & Numbers for OS X and iOS shows you how to create greatlooking documents, persuasive presentations, and numbercrunching spreadsheets. Filled with clear explanations and detailed examples, this practical guide covers everything you need to know to use these powerful productivity apps on your Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and web browser.

l Set up an iCloud account and download Pages, Keynote, and Numbers

l Create, edit, and format documents with Pages l Add graphics, audio, video, tables, and charts to your documents

l Design and deliver impressive presentations with Keynote

l Include media, graphics, and charts in your presentation slides

l Set up, share, and secure powerful spreadsheets with Numbers

l Add tables, formulas, charts, audio, and video to your spreadsheets

l Access and sync iWork files using iCloud and collaborate with oth...

Dwight Spivey, a longtime Macophile, is the author of How to Do Everything Mac OS X Mountain Lion, iPhone & iPod touch QuickSteps, and other books. He has extensive experience with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems, desktop publishing software, laser printers and drivers, color and color management, and networking.

Computers / Desktop Applications Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.4in • 320 pages ISBN13: 9780071835701 ISBN10: 0071835709 £16.99TR • €20.99

November 2014

Featuring new coverage of DNA genealogy, the new edition of this bestselling online genealogy guide shows how to begin or continue a family history project using the latest online resources.

GENEALOGY ONLINE, TENTH EDITION Elizabeth Crowe

The most complete and current guide to Editionsuccessful online genealogy

Conduct effective genealogical research using the experttechniques and innovative tools in this fully updated, bestselling resource. Genealogy Online, Tenth Edition reveals new research breakthroughs, such as DNA testing, and covers the latest ancestryrelated websites, blogs, networks, and social media services.

You'll find out how to begin your search, locate specific types of genealogical information on the Web, and efficiently use a wide variety of online tools. Proven methods for recording, organizing, analyzing, and sharing data are provided. Maximize the stateoftheart genealogy resources available online and connect to researchers worldwide with help from this practical, uptodate guide.

l Choose the right genealogy software for your project

l Record, organize, save, and back up your data l Ensure accuracy, privacy, and copyright compliance l Conduct targeted Internet searches using Boolean terms

l Connect to o...

Elizabeth Powell Crowe (Huntsville, AL) wrote the previous editions of this book as well as Information for Sale (0070199515) and The Electronic Traveler (0830640169) (both by McGrawHill). She is the twicemonthly "Net Surfer" columnist for Computer Currents magazine and author of numerous articles for both popular and technical publications.

Reference / Genealogy Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.3in • 416 pages ISBN13: 9780071841108 ISBN10: 0071841105 £16.99TR • €20.99

January 2014

This Oracle Press guide teaches you how to efficiently and productively customize and extend an Oracle Fusion Applications implementation.

ORACLE FUSION APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSIBILITY HANDBOOK Vladimir Ajvaz, Anil Passi, Dhaval Mehta

Master Oracle Fusion Applications Design and Personalization

Deliver highly adaptable business applications that bolster productivity and drive informed decisionmaking. Oracle Fusion Applications Development and Extensibility Handbook contains best practices, realworld case studies, and technical deep dives. Discover how to manage design and runtime customizations, extend existing UIs and build new ones, secure your applications, and integrate with other systems. This Oracle Press guide offers complete coverage of the latest cloud and SOAbased features.

l Explore Oracle Fusion Applications components and architecture

l Plan, develop, debug, and deploy customizations l Extend outofthebox functionality with Oracle JDeveloper

l Modify web applications using Oracle Composer l Incorporate Oracle SOA Suite 11g composites l Validate code through sandboxes and test environments

l Secure data using authorization, authentication, and encryption

l Design and distribute personalized BI reports l Automate j...

Vladimir Ajvaz is an Oracle expert and has been working with the Oracle EBusiness Suite and, more recently, Oracle Fusion Applications for the past 15+ years. He worked at Oracle Corporation for many years, and was fortunate enough to work on some of Oracle's best teams across the globe where he gained indepth knowledge of Oracle technologies. The practical experiences from numerous projects in a wide range of industries inspired Vladimir to coauthor Oracle EBusiness Suite Development & Extensibility Handbook, which was his first book published by McGrawHill Education (Oracle Press). Today, he provides independent advice and consulting services to companies around the globe but also inspires and

Computers / Business Software Paperback / softback • 9in : 7.3in • 544 pages ISBN13: 9780071743693 ISBN10: 0071743693 £38.99TR • €47.99 544

December 2014

Take your PL/SQL programming skills to the next level and build robust databasecentric PL/SQL applications quickly and effectively. Learn how to write and deploy Java libraries inside Oracle Database 12c, use the utl_file and DBMS_SCHEDULER packages, create external tables and external procedures, and more.

ORACLE DATABASE 12C PL/SQL ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES Michael McLaughlin, John Harper

Take Your PL/SQL Programming Skills to the Next Level

Build robust databasecentric PL/SQL applications quickly and effectively. Oracle Database 12c PL/SQL Advanced Programming Techniques shows you how to write and deploy Java libraries inside Oracle Database 12c, use the utl_file and DBMS_SCHEDULER packages, and create external tables and external procedures. Application security, performance tuning, and Oracle Database InMemory are also covered in this Oracle Press guide.

l Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Java libraries for Oracle object types

l Use the utl_file package to manage unstructured and structured data

l Develop and deploy Java I/O libraries and wrap them with PL/SQL

l Create and use external tables l Implement highspeed data transfer l Harden database systems and develop secure applications

l Manage complex schedules and jobs with the DBMS_SCHEDULER package

l Optimize PL/SQL for use in performance tuning l Create and deploy external procedures l Implement the Oracle Database InMemory ...

Michael McLaughlin, Oracle ACE (Rexburg, ID) is a professor at BYU Idaho in the Computer Information Technology Department of the Business and Communications School. He is the author of Oracle Database 12c PL/SQL Programming, MySQL Workbench, and several other Oracle Press books.

John Harper (Lehi, UT) is a principal database engineer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and the coauthor, with Michael McLaughlin, of Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming Workbook.

Computers / Programming Languages Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.3in • 448 pages ISBN13: 9780071835145 ISBN10: 0071835148 £50.99TR • €61.99

August 2014

Written by an Oracle ACE Director, this book shows you how to use Oracle Data Miner to create and deploy advanced data mining models and integrate your models into applications to automate the discovery and distribution of business intelligence predictions throughout the enterprise.

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS USING ORACLE DATA MINER Brendan Tierney

Build NextGeneration InDatabase Predictive Analytics Applications with Oracle Data Miner

"If you have an Oracle Database and want to leverage that data to discover new insights, make predictions, and generate actionable insights, this book is a must read for you! In Predictive Analytics Using Oracle Data Miner: Develop & Use Oracle Data Mining Models in Oracle Data Miner, SQL & PL/SQL, Brendan Tierney, Oracle ACE Director and data mining expert, guides you through the basic concepts of data mining and offers stepbystep instructions for solving datadriven problems using SQL Developer's Oracle Data Mining extension. Brendan takes it full circle by showing you how to deploy advanced analytical methodologies and predictive models immediately into enterprisewide production environments using the indatabase SQL and PL/SQL functionality. Definitely a must read for any Oracle data professional!" Charlie Berger, Senior Director Product Management, Oracle Data Mining and Advanced Analyt...

Brendan Tierney, Oracle ACE Director (Dublin, Ireland), an independent consultant, lectures on data mining and advanced databases at the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Computers / Databases Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.4in • 464 pages ISBN13: 9780071821674 ISBN10: 0071821678 £58.99TR • €69.99 448

June 2014

Ideal as an exam guide and onthejob reference, this study tool covers all of the exam objectives on OCA Exam 1Z0062, including installation, configuration, application tuning, database management, backup and recovery, security, and more. Electronic content features 185+ practice exam questions in a customizable test engine.

OCA ORACLE DATABASE 12C INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION EXAM GUIDE (EXAM 1Z0062) John Watson

A Complete Study System for OCA Exam 1Z0062

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 12c Installation and Administration exam with this exclusive Oracle Press guide. Each chapter features challenging exercises, a certification summary, a twominute drill, and a selftest to reinforce the topicspresented. This authoritative resource helps you pass the exam and also serves as an essential, onthejob reference. Get complete coverage of all OCA objectives for exam 1Z0062, including:

l Installing and upgrading Oracle Database software l Managing the database instance l Configuring the Oracle network environment l Managing database storage structures l Administering user security l Managing undo data and data concurrency l Implementing Oracle Database auditing l Performing database maintenance l Managing performance and tuning SQL l Managing resources using Oracle Database Resource Manager

l Automating tasks l Moving data l Performing backup and recovery l Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure for...

John Watson is an OCP DBA 8.0, 8.i, 9i, 10g, 11g; Interrnet Application Server Administrator; and certified on Managing Oracle on Unix. He is a senior consultant with BLP Management Consultants, and taught for Oracle University in South Africa for four years. John taught the DB10g New Features course and the DB10g Manageability and Performance seminars. He validated hundreds of OCP 10g New Features exam questions and contributed to the course material for all the 10g courses. John is the author of numerous articles on technology.


January 2014

This Oracle Press guide illuminates and details the revolutionary new features and tools available in Oracle Database 12c.

ORACLE DATABASE 12C NEW FEATURES Robert Freeman

Maximize the New and Improved Features of Oracle Database 12c

Written by Master Principle Database Expert, Oracle, and Oracle ACE Robert G. Freeman, this Oracle Press guide describes the myriad new and enhanced capabilities available in the latest Oracle Database release. Inside, you'll find everything you need to know to get up and running quickly on Oracle Database 12c. Supported by running commentary from worldrenowned Oracle expert Tom Kyte, and with additional contributions by Oracle experts Eric Yen and Scott Black, Oracle Database 12c New Features offers detailed coverage of:

l Installing Oracle Database 12c l Architectural changes, such as Oracle Multitenant l The most current information on upgrading and migrating to Oracle Database 12c

l The preupgrade information tool and parallel processing for database upgrades

l Oracle Real Application Clusters new features, such as Oracle Flex Cluster, Oracle Flex Automatic Storage Management, and Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster Fil...

Robert Freeman (Jacksonville, FL) is Oracle DBA Technical Lead for CSX Midtier Database Administration and has coauthored several Oraclerelated books.


February 2014

A complete update of the essential desktop reference for PL/SQL, rewritten and expanded by to highlight the massive changes in Oracle Database 12c.

ORACLE DATABASE 12C PL/SQL PROGRAMMING Michael McLaughlin

Master Oracle Database 12c PL/SQL Application Development

Develop, debug, and administer robust database programs. Filled with detailed examples and expert strategies from an Oracle ACE, Oracle Database 12c PL/SQL Programming explains how to retrieve and process data, write PL/SQL statements, execute effective queries, incorporate PHP and Java, and work with dynamic SQL. Code testing, security, and objectoriented programming techniques are fully covered in this comprehensive Oracle Press guide.

l Explore new SQL and PL/SQL features in Oracle Database 12c

l Build control structures, cursors, and loop statements

l Work with collections, varrays, tables, and associative array collections

l Locate and repair errors and employ exception handlers

l Execute black box, white box, and integration tests l Configure and manage stored packages and libraries l Handle security with authentication and encryption l Use LOBs to store text and multimedia content l Write and implement PL/SQL and Java triggers l Extend fun...

Michael McLaughlin, Oracle ACE , is a professor at BYU Idaho in the Computer Information Technology Department of the Business and Communications School. He teaches courses on CIT Management, databases and systems analysis and design. Michael is the author and coauthor of numerous Oracle Press titles, including Oracle Database 11g & MySQL 5.6 Developer Handbook, Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming Workbook, and many other books. Mr. McLaughlin worked at Oracle Corporation for more than eight years in Consulting, Development and Support. He left Oracle as the Senior Applications Upgrade Manager in EBusiness Suite Release Engineering.

Computers / Databases Paperback / softback • 8.9in : 7.4in • 1,192 pages ISBN13: 9780071812436 ISBN10: 0071812431 £45.99TR • €56.99 1192

August 2014

The allnew edition of the market's #1 selling incident response book reveals the most relevant and uptodate incident response techniques, tools, and case scenarios.

INCIDENT RESPONSE & COMPUTER FORENSICS, THIRD EDITION Jason Luttgens, Matthew Pepe, Kevin Mandia

The definitive guide to incident responseupdated for the first time in a decade!

Thoroughly revised to cover the latest and most effective tools and techniques, Incident Response & Computer Forensics, Third Edition arms you with the information you need to get your organization out of trouble when data breaches occur. This practical resource covers the entire lifecycle of incident response, including preparation, data collection, data analysis, and remediation. Realworld case studies reveal the methodsbehindand remediation strategies fortoday's most insidious attacks.

l Architect an infrastructure that allows for methodical investigation and remediation

l Develop leads, identify indicators of compromise, and determine incident scope

l Collect and preserve live data l Perform forensic duplication l Analyze data from networks, enterprise services, and applications

l Investigate Windows and Mac OS X systems l Perform malware triage l Write detailed incident response reports l Create and implement c...

Kevin Mandia (Alexandria, VA) Director of Computer Forensics at Foundstone is a wellrecognized forensics and incident response expert. Kevin leads Foundstone's premiere incident response and forensics services, delivering consulting and training services to Foundstone's clients. Prior to joining Foundstone, Kevin as a Special Agent with AFOSI specializing in computer intrusion cases. Upon leaving the AFOSI, Kevin developed a computer intrusion response course specifically designed at the request of the FBI. Kevin trained over 400 FBI agents as well as personnel from the State Department, the CIA, NASA, the U.S. Postal Service, the Air Force, and other Government Agencies. Kevin is a regular speaker at numerous forums, including the Interpol Computer Crime Conference and various conferences hosted by government agencies and law enforcement organizations.

Computers / Security Paperback / softback • 9.3in : 7.8in • 544 pages ISBN13: 9780071798686 ISBN10: 0071798684 £38.99TR • €47.99

January 2014

The Oracle Press guide to Oracle NoSQL Databasethe key to understanding and executing a Big Data strategy for the enterprise

ORACLE NOSQL DATABASE Maqsood Alam, Aalok Muley, Chaitanya Kadaru, Ashok...

Master Oracle NoSQL Database

Enable highly reliable, scalable, and available data. Oracle NoSQL Database: RealTime Big Data Management for the Enterprise shows you how to take fulladvantage of this costeffective solution for storing, retrieving, and updating highvolume, unstructured data. The book covers installation, configuration, application development, capacity planning and sizing, and integration with other enterprise data center products. Realworld examples illustrate the concepts presented in this Oracle Press guide.

l Understand Oracle NoSQL Database architecture and the underlying data storage engine, Oracle Berkeley DB

l Install and configure Oracle NoSQL Database for optimal performance

l Develop complex, distributed applications using a rich set of APIs

l Read and write data into the Oracle NoSQL Database keyvalue store

l Apply an Avro schema to the value portion of the keyvalue pair using Avro bindings

l Learn best practices for capacity planning and sizing an enterpriselevel ...

Maqsood Alam, OCP, is currently a Senior Manager, Product Development at Oracle where he is focused on evangelizing Oracle's products in the Big Data space with Oracle partners and customers. He is the coauthor of Achieving Extreme Performance with Oracle Exadata.

Aalok Muley is the Director, Platform Products at Oracle where he focuses on driving adoption of Oracle Engineered Systems. He is also currently leading the effort to an Oracle Big Data ecosystem with complementary technologies, solutions and services from Oracle's partners.

Chaitanya Kadaru is Principal Technologist of Product Development at Oracle where he focuses on evangelizing Oracle Engineered Systems like Oracle Exalogic, Oracle Exadata, and the Big Data appliance.

Ashok Joshi has been working in the database industry for 25 years. He is currently the senior director of development


June 2014

Install, configure, manage, and tune Oracle WebLogic Server 12c using the expert tips in this Oracle Press guide.

ORACLE WEBLOGIC SERVER 12C ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK Sam R. Alapati

Best Practices for Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Configuration and Administration

Maintain a highperformance enterprise application framework using the detailed information in this authoritative resource. Through expert instruction and realworld examples, Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration Handbook fully explains the latest management tools and techniques. Learn how to work from the Oracle WebLogic Server Administration Console or command line, configure servers and clusters, deploy applications, and optimize application performance. Tuning, troubleshooting, and load balancing are thoroughly covered in this Oracle Press guide.

l Install Oracle WebLogic Server 12c or perform an upgrade

l Manage domains, server instances, networks, and virtual hosts

l Work with the WebLogic Scripting Tool feature and Node Manager

l Build custom network channels and resource adapters

l Monitor performance with the WebLogic Diagnostics Framework feature

l Prioritize requests using Oracle WebLogic Server Work Ma...

Sam R. Alapati is the Senior Technical Director of Miro Consulting, Inc. His job role includes advising customers with the architecture and implementation of various Oracle technologies, including Oracle Fusion Middleware. Author of eight Oracle database administration books, including Oracle OCP certification books published by Oracle Press, Sam has spent over two decades architecting, building, and managing complex Oracle databasebased solutions for clients such as NBC, AT&T, Sabre and the Boy Scouts of America. He holds several Oracle certifications, including the Oracle OCP certification for DBAs, Oracle Application Server Administrator OCP, HPUX UNIX System Administration Certification and the Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert.


January 2014

DB2 10.5 WITH BLU ACCELERATION Paul Zikopoulos, Sam Lightstone, Matthew Huras, Aa...

UPGRADE TO THE NEW GENERATION OF DATABASE SOFTWARE FOR THE ERA OF BIG DATA!

If big data is an untapped natural resource, how do you find the gold hidden within? Leaders realize that big data means all data, and are moving quickly to extract more value from both structured and unstructured application data. However, analyzing this data can prove costly and complex, especially while protecting the availability,performance and reliability of essential business applications.

In the new era of big data, businesses require data systems that can blend alwaysavailable transactions with speedofthought analytics. DB2 10.5 with BLU Acceleration provides this speed, simplicity, andaffordability while making it easier to build nextgeneration applications with NoSQL features, such as a mongostyled JSON document store, a graph store, and more. Dynamic inmemory columnar processing and other innovations deliver faster insights from more data, and enhanced pureScale clustering technology delivers ...

Paul C. Zikopoulos, B.A., M.B.A., is the vice president of Technical Profes¬sionals for IBM Software Group's Information Management division and additionally leads the World Wide Competitive Database and Big Data Tech¬nical Sales Acceleration teams. He is an awardwinning writer and speaker with more than 20 years of experience in information management. Paul is seen as a global expert in Big Data and database. Independent groups often recognize him as a thought leader in Big Data, with nominations to SAP's "Top 50 Big Data Twitter Influencers," Big Data Republic's "Most Influential," and Onalytica's "Top 100" lists. Technopedia listed Paul as "A Big Data Expert to Follow" and he was consulted on the topic of Big Data by the popular TV show "60 Minutes." Paul has written more than 350 magazine articles and 18 books, some of which include Harness the Power of Big Data: The IBM Big Data Platform; Understanding Big Data; Warp Speed, Time Travel, Big Data, and More: DB2 10 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows New Features; and DB2 pureScale: Risk Free Agile Scaling.


December 2014

Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Leslie Capachietti reveals best practices for customizing and using all desktop versions of the #1 small business financial software

QUICKBOOKS 2015: THE BEST GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS Bobbi Sandberg, Leslie Capachietti

An Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor reveals best practices for customizing and using the #1 small business financial software

QuickBooks: The Guide for Small Business Success takes the guesswork out of setting up and running a business with QuickBooks. Leslie Capachietti has worked oneonone with thousands of small business ownersand she's here to help you!

Updated to cover all QuickBooks 2015 desktop versions, this book explains what's new in the QuickBooks 2015 editions, how to choose the right edition, best practices from other users, and how to avoid common mistakes. Learn proven methods for managing your business finances, processing invoices, tracking inventory, monitoring sales, and administering payroll. Maximize the software's capabilities and run your small business efficiently using the timesaving techniques packed inside this practical resource.

l Helps you quickly identify which features you need to know to run your business

l Topics organized logically so you can ...

Leslie Capachietti, MBA, (Winchester, MA) is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Intuit Premier Reseller, and a member of Intuit's Accountant Training Network. Her firm, Automated Financial Solutions, has been recognized by Intuit as a Top Performer for outstanding achievement in supporting QuickBooks users.

Computers / Financial Applications Paperback / softback • 9.125in : 7.375in • 512 pages ISBN13: 9780071850230 ISBN10: 0071850236 £20.99TR • €24.99

January 2014

Indepth explanations of over a dozen ways that unified communications systems can be hacked and exactly how to protect them from attack, based wholly on actual realworld scenarios.

HACKING EXPOSED UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS & VOIP SECURITY SECRETS & SOLUTIONS, SECOND EDITION Mark Collier, David Endler

The latest techniques for averting UC disaster

"This book is a mustread for any security professional responsible for VoIP or UC infrastructure. This new edition is a powerful resource that will help you keep your communications systems secure." Dan York, Producer and CoHost, Blue Box: The VoIP Security Podcast

"The original edition, Hacking Exposed: Voice over IP Secrets & Solutions, provided a valuable resource for security professionals. But since then, criminals abusing VoIP and UC have become more sophisticated and prolific, with some highprofile cases ringing up huge losses. This book is a welcome update that covers these new threats with practical examples, showing the exact tools in use by the real attackers." Sandro Gauci, Penetration Tester and Security Researcher, Author of SIPVicious

"Powerful UC hacking secrets revealed within. An outstanding and informative book. Hacking Exposed: Unified Communications & VoIP Security Secrets & Solutions walks the reader through powe...

Mark Collier is the CTO/VP Engineering at SecureLogix, where he directs research and development, UC vulnerability research, and design of the company's UC security products. He is actively performing research into ongoing security threats including TDoS, social engineering and phishing, voice SPAM, and various types of fraud.

David Endler is the director of product development at AVAST Software. He founded an industrywide group called the Voice over IP Security Alliance, www.voipsa.org. David was named one of the Top 100 Voices in IP Communications by IP Telephony magazine.

Computers / Security Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.3in • 560 pages ISBN13: 9780071798761 ISBN10: 0071798765 £32.99TR • €39.99 560

June 2014

This practical, professional book provides a scenariobased guide to the industry's #1 digital forensics tool, EnCase Forensic.

COMPUTER FORENSICS AND DIGITAL INVESTIGATION WITH ENCASE FORENSIC V7 Suzanne Widup

Conduct repeatable, defensible investigations withEnCase Forensic v7

Maximize the powerful tools and features of the industryleading digital investigation software. Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation withEnCase Forensic v7 reveals, step by step, how to detect illicit activity, capture and verify evidence, recover deleted and encrypted artifacts, prepare courtready documents, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance. The book illustrates each concept using downloadable evidence from the National Institute of Standards and Technology CFReDS. Customizable sample procedures are included throughout this practical guide.

l Install EnCase Forensic v7 and customize the user interface

l Prepare your investigation and set up a new case l Collect and verify evidence from suspect computers and networks

l Use the EnCase Evidence Processor and Case Analyzer

l Uncover clues using keyword searches and filter results through GREP

l Work with bookmarks, timelines, hash sets, and libraries

l Handle case...

Suzanne Widup has a wealth of experience in security engineering and analysis with a specialty in digital forensics in large enterprise environments. Her current work involves data breach research, including tracking publicly disclosed data breaches in the VERIS Community Database (VCDB). Suzanne is the founder of theDigital Forensics Association.

Computers / Security Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.3in • 448 pages ISBN13: 9780071807913 ISBN10: 0071807918 £32.99TR • €39.99 464

April 2014

Build advanced applications with basic programming skills following the model of dozens of sophisticated, creative Google Maps applicationsfrom flight animation to map annotation.

GOOGLE MAPS Evangelos Petroutsos

Create custom applications with the Google Maps API

Featuring stepbystep examples, this practical resource gets you started programming the Google Maps API with JavaScript in no time. Learn how to embed maps on web pages, annotate the embedded maps with your data, generate KML files to store and reuse your map data, and enable client applications to request spatial data through web services.

Google Maps: Power Tools for Maximizing the API explains techniques for visualizing masses of data and animating multiple items on the map. You'll also find out how to embed Google maps in desktop applications to combine the richness of the Windows interface with the unique features of the API. You can use the numerous samples included throughout this handson guide as your starting point for building customized applications.

l Create mapenabled web pages with a custom look l Learn the JavaScript skills required to exploit the Google Maps API

l Create highly interactive interfaces for mapping applica...

Evangelos Petroutsos has a M.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. For more than two decades he has been involved in the design and implementation of business software and has authored many books and numerous articles on programming topics. He has extensive experience with GIS systems and spatial databases and has worked extensively with Google Maps since version 2 of the API implementing mapenabled sites. Currently he is involved in a GIS project for a gas utility company.

Computers / Internet Paperback / softback • 9in : 7.5in • 464 pages ISBN13: 9780071823029 ISBN10: 0071823026 £27.99TR • €32.99 464

April 2014

The world's leading programming author updates his internationally bestselling guide to Java, covering all the new features in Java SE 8.

JAVA: THE COMPLETE REFERENCE, NINTH EDITION Herbert Schildt

The Definitive Java Programming Guide

Fully updated for Java SE 8, Java: The Complete Reference, Ninth Edition explains how to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. Bestselling programming author Herb Schildt covers the entire Javalanguage, including its syntax, keywords, and fundamental programming principles, as well as significant portions of the Java API library. JavaBeans, servlets, applets, and Swing are examined and realworld examples demonstrate Java in action. New Java SE 8 features such as lambda expressions, the stream library, and the default interface method are discussed in detail. This Oracle Press resource also offers a solid introduction to JavaFX.

Coverage includes:

l Data types, variables, arrays, and operators l Control statements l Classes, objects, and methods l Method overloading and overriding l Inheritance l Interfaces and packages l Exception handling l Multithreaded programming l Enumerations, autoboxing, and annotations l The I/O classes l Generics l Lambda expressions ...

Herb Schildt (Mahomet, IL) is a leading authority on C and C++ and a bestselling author whose books have sold more than 2 million copies. His acclaimed C and C++ books include Teach Yourself C, C++ from the Ground Up, C++: The Complete Reference, Java Programmer's Reference, STL Programming from the Ground Up, Windows 98 Programming from the Ground Up, and coauthor of C/C++ Annotated Archives.

Computers / Programming Languages Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.3in • 1,312 pages ISBN13: 9780071808552 ISBN10: 0071808558 £41.99TR • €49.99 1312

May 2014

In this update to his international bestseller, the world's leading programming author, Herb Schildt, teaches beginners how to program using Java SE 8.

JAVA: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE, SIXTH EDITION Herbert Schildt

Essential Java Programming SkillsMade Easy!

Fully updated for Java Platform, Standard Edition 8 (Java SE 8), Java: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition gets you started programming in Java right away. Bestselling programming author Herb Schildt begins with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. He then moves on to the keywords, syntax, and constructs that form the core of the Java language. This Oracle Press resource also covers some of Java's more advanced features, including multithreaded programming, generics, and Swing. Of course, new Java SE 8 features such as lambda expressions and default interface methods are described. An introduction to JavaFX, Java's newest GUI, concludes this stepbystep tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning:

l Key Skills & Concepts Chapteropening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter

l Ask the Expert Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips

l Try This Handson exercises that show you how to appl...

Herb Schildt (Mahomet, IL) is a leading authority on C and C++ and a bestselling author whose books have sold more than 2 million copies. His acclaimed C and C++ books include Teach Yourself C, C++ from the Ground Up, C++: The Complete Reference, Java Programmer's Reference, STL Programming from the Ground Up, Windows 98 Programming from the Ground Up, and coauthor of C/C++ Annotated Archives.

Computers / Programming Languages Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.3in • 728 pages ISBN13: 9780071809252 ISBN10: 0071809252 £27.99TR • €32.99 640

August 2014

Deliver stateoftheart applications with visually stunning UIs. This book shows you how to work with the latest JavaFX APIs, configure UI components, automatically generate FXML, build cuttingedge controls, and effectively apply CSS styling. Troubleshooting, tuning, and deployment are also covered.

MASTERING JAVAFX 8 CONTROLS Hendrik Ebbers

Design and Deploy HighPerformance JavaFX Controls

Deliver stateoftheart applications with visually stunning UIs. Mastering JavaFX 8 Controls provides clear instructions, detailed examples, and readytouse code samples. Find out how to work with the latest JavaFX APIs, configure UI components, automatically generate FXML, build cuttingedge controls, and effectively apply CSS styling. Troubleshooting, tuning, and deployment are also covered in this Oracle Press guide.

l Understand the properties of JavaFX 8 controls and APIs

l Create custom controls, transformations, and layouts l Work from JavaFX Scene Graph and Scene Builder l Visualize data models using advanced control types l Use ListView, TableView, and TreeView APIs l Handle audio and video content using JavaFX media classes

l Maximize separation between UI and application logic using FXML

l Style controls and applications using CSS l Extend functionality of Swing and SWT applications with JavaFX

Code examples in the book are available for ...

Hendrik Ebbers is senior Java architect at Materna GmbH in Dortmund, Germany. His main focus besides research and development is primarily in the areas of JavaFX, middleware, and DevOps. Additionally, Hendrik is founder and leader of the Java User Group Dortmund and gives talks and presentations in user groups and international conferences. He blogs about UIrelated topics at guigarage.com (or on Twitter @hendrikEbbers) and contributes to some open source projects such as DataFX, BoxFX, AquaFX, and VagrantBinding.

Computers / User Interfaces Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.5in • 336 pages ISBN13: 9780071833776 ISBN10: 0071833773 £23.99TR • €28.99

October 2014

This book uniquely explores the entire Java EE 7 platform in an allencompassing style while examining each tier in enough detail so that you can select the right technologies for specific project needs. Java expert Danny Coward walks you through the code, applications, and frameworks that power the platform.

JAVA EE 7: THE BIG PICTURE Dr. Danny Coward

The Definitive Guide to Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 7

Java EE 7: The Big Picture uniquely explores the entire Java EE 7 platform in an allencompassing style while examining each tier of the platform in enough detail so that you can select the right technologies for specific project needs. In this authoritative guide, Java expert Danny Coward walks you through the code, applications, and frameworks that power the platform. Take full advantage of the robust capabilities of Java EE 7, increase your productivity, and meet enterprise demands with help from this Oracle Press resource.

l Explore the features of the Java servlet model and Java servlet API

l Create dynamic web content with JavaServer Pages and JavaServer Faces

l Build websites for nonbrowser clients with JAXRS l Push data to web clients using Java WebSockets l Secure web applications l Work with web component APIs l Maximize enterprise beans for multithreading, asynchronous processes, transactions, and more

l Access relational databas...

Danny Coward (San Francisco, CA), chief architect and web architect at Oracle, is the sole Spec Lead for the Java API for Web Sockets and sole author of the WebSocket technical documentation at Oracle.

Computers / Programming Languages Paperback / softback • 9in : 7.4in • 512 pages ISBN13: 9780071837347 ISBN10: 0071837345 £33.99TR • €40.99

September 2014

Develop, deploy, and maintain secure Java applications using the expert techniques and open source libraries in this Oracle Press guide. The book presents the processes required to build robust and secure applications from the start and explains how to eliminate existing security bugs.

IRONCLAD JAVA Jim Manico, August Detlefsen

Proven Methods for Building Secure JavaBased Web Applications

Develop, deploy, and maintain secure Java applications using the expert techniques and open source libraries described in this Oracle Press guide. IronClad Java presents the processes required to build robust and secure applications from the start and explains how to eliminate existing security bugs. Best practices for authentication, access control, data protection, attack prevention, error handling, and much more are included. Using the practical advice and realworld examples provided in this authoritative resource, you'll gain valuable secure software engineering skills.

l Establish secure authentication and session management processes

l Implement a robust access control design for multitenant web applications

l Defend against crosssite scripting, crosssite request forgery, and clickjacking

l Protect sensitive data while it is stored or in transit l Prevent SQL injection and other injection attacks l Ensure safe file I/O and ...

Jim Manico (Hawaii) is an independent software security educator. He has more than 18 years' experience with the Java programming language. Jim is also a global board member for the OWASP foundation.

August Detlefsen (San Francisco, CA) is a senior application security consultant with more than 18 years' experience in software development, enterprise application architecture, and information security. He is an active member of OWASP.


April 2014

This Oracle Press guide shows how to create dynamic, enterprise client applications for desktop, mobile, and embedded systems with JavaFX.

QUICK START GUIDE TO JAVAFX J.F. DiMarzio

Get started with JavaFX

Develop and deploy interactive client applications in no time with help from this practical tutorial from Oracle Press. With a focus on working in NetBeans IDE, Quick Start Guide to JavaFX explains how to use JavaFX layouts, draw shapes, use coloring and gradient tools, load images, apply effects and transformations, include animation, and embed media. You'll also get details on using JavaFX events, subclassing existing nodes, creating custom nodes, working with WebView, and styling your applications with CSS. Designed for easy learning, the book features:



l Try This Handson exercises that show you how to apply your skills

l Notes Extra information related to the topic being covered

l Tips Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things

l Cautions Errors and pitfalls to avoid l Annotated Sy...

J.F. DiMarzio has worked in the technology departments of companies such as the U.S. Department of Defense and the Walt Disney Company. He continues to strive to push the limits of technology and develop on new, emerging platforms. Over the last 12 years, he has released 11 books, including the first edition of JavaFX: A Beginner's Guide (McGrawHill Professional).


September 2014

Oracle ACE authors with decades of experience building complex production systems for government, industry, and educational organizations present a handson approach to enabling optimal results from PL/SQL. Realworld examples and best practices are included.

ORACLE PL/SQL PERFORMANCE TUNING TIPS & TECHNIQUES Michael Rosenblum, Paul Dorsey

Proven PL/SQL Optimization Solutions

In Oracle PL/SQL Performance Tuning Tips & Techniques, Oracle ACE authors with decades of experience building complex production systems for government, industry, and educational organizations present a handson approach to enabling optimal results from PL/SQL. The book begins by describing the discovery process required to pinpoint performance problems and then provides measurable and repeatable test cases. Indepth coverage of linking SQL and PL/SQL is followed by deep dives into essential Oracle Database performance tuning tools. Realworld examples and best practices are included throughout this Oracle Press guide.

l Follow a requestdriven ninestep process to identify and address performance problems in web applications

l Use performancerelated database tools, including data dictionary views, logging, tracing, PL/SQL Hierarchical Profiler, PL/Scope, and RUNSTATS

l Instrument code to pinpoint performance issues using call stack APIs, error stack AP...

Dr. Paul Dorsey is the founder and President of Dulcian, Inc. Dulcian specializes in Oracle clientserver and web custom application development including developing new projects, auditing existing efforts, and rescuing failed projects. Paul is the Executive Editor of SELECT Magazine. He is the President of the New York Oracle Users' Group. Paul and Peter Koletzke shared the Pinnacle Publishing Technical Achievement Award at ECO '95 for their work on a Forms template. Paul has won best presentation awards at both ECO and IOUW conferences and speaks at numerous Oracle conferences and user group meetings.


November 2014

Filled with fieldtested techniques for optimizing SQL Server 2014 databases, applications, and data warehouses for speed and performanceplus advanced troubleshooting tips for dealing with existing queries that are underperforming

MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 2014 QUERY TUNING & OPTIMIZATION Benjamin Nevarez

Optimize Microsoft SQL Server 2014 queries and applications

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Query Tuning & Optimization is filled with readytouse techniques for creating highperformance queries and applications. The book describes the inner workings of the query processor so you can write better queries and provide the query processor with the quality information it needs to produce efficient execution plans. You'll also get tips for troubleshooting underperforming queries. InMemory OLTP (Hekaton), a key new feature of SQL Server 2014, is fully covered in this practical guide.

l Understand how the query optimizer works l Troubleshoot queries using extended events, SQL trace, dynamic management views (DMVs), the data collector, and other tools

l Work with query operators for data access, joins, aggregations, parallelism, and updates

l Speed up queries and dramatically improve application performance by creating the right indexes

l Understand statistics and how to detect and fix cardinality estimat...

Benjamin Nevarez is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP and independent consultant with more than 20 years of experience in relational databases. He specializes in SQL Server query tuning and optimization. Benjamin has also been a speaker at many SQL Server conferences, including the PASS Summit, SQL Server Connections, and SQLBits.


April 2014

Build and distribute business web applications that target both desktop and mobile devices. The book explains how to navigate NetBeans IDE, construct HTML5 programs, employ JavaScript APIs, integrate CSS and WebSockets, and handle security. Coverage of SaaS, MVVM, and RESTful concepts is included.

JAVA EE AND HTML5 ENTERPRISE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT John Brock, Arun Gupta, Geertjan Wielenga

Create NextGeneration Enterprise Applications

Build and distribute business web applications that target both desktop and mobile devices. Cowritten by Java EE and NetBeans IDE experts, Java EE and HTML5 Enterprise Application Development fully explainscuttingedge, highly responsive design tools and strategies. Find out how to navigate NetBeans IDE, construct HTML5 programs, employ JavaScript APIs, integrate CSS and WebSockets, and handle security. This Oracle Press guide also offers practical coverage of SaaS, MVVM, and RESTful concepts.

l Explore HTML5 and Java EE 7 features l Use NetBeans IDE editors, templates, and code generators

l Implement MVVM functionality with Knockout.js l Dynamically map database objects using Java Persistence API

l Configure, manage, and invoke RESTful Web Services l Maximize messaging efficiency through WebSockets l Accept and process HTML5 ServerSent Events streams

l Employ Syntactically Awesome Stylesheets, CSS3, and Sassy CSS

John "JB" Brock is a Principal Product Manager for Oracle Corporation. John has over 15 years experience working with web application development. While working at Sun Microsystems, he was responsible for identifying emerging Internet technologies and how they could potentially interact with the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). John has worked with development teams from JRuby, Jython, Groovy, JavaFX and more. His current focus is on HTML5 application development and is the Product Manager for the HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3 features of NetBeans IDE.

Arun Gupta is Director of Developer Advocacy at Red Hat and focuses on JBoss Middleware. He was a founding member of the Java EE team at Sun Microsystems. At Oracle, Arun led a crossfunctional team to drive the global launch of the Java EE 7 platform. After authoring


November 2014

Oracle ACE Luc Bors explains how to use Oracle Mobile Application Framework to create multiplatform mobile apps based on a single code base. Detailed examples and readytouse code are provided throughout the book.

ORACLE MOBILE APPLICATION FRAMEWORK DEVELOPER GUIDE: BUILD MULTIPLATFORM ENTERPRISE MOBILE APPS Luc Bors

Master Oracle Mobile Application Framework

In Oracle Mobile Application Framework Developer Guide, Oracle ACE Luc Bors explains how to use this powerful tool to create multiplatform mobile apps based on a single code base. Detailed examples and readytouse code are provided throughout the book. A complete, stepbystep sample application highlights the robust functionality of Oracle Mobile Application Framework, including data visualization, UX patterns, geographical maps, push notifications, and more. Take full advantage of the visual and declarative development features of Oracle Mobile Application Framework with help from this Oracle Press resource.

l Configure your IDE for Android and Apple iOS application development

l Build AMX pages and task flows for mobile applications

l Work with the binding layer and data controls l Create application features and configure access to them in the springboard and navigation bar

l Call web services using a data control and create an ondevice database ...

Luc Bors, Oracle ACE, is an Oracle Mobile Application Framework expertise lead at AMIS. He has many years of experience as a principal consultant and architect. Luc regularly writes articles for international magazines, web sites, and the AMIS technology blog. He is a frequent presenter at international conferences such as ODTUG KScope, Oracle OpenWorld, and UKOUG. In 2011, Luc was the best speaker at ODTUG KScope in Fusion Middleware Track. In 2012 and 2014 he participated in the Mobile Beta testing program and presented about Oracle Mobile Application Framework at several conferences.

Computers / User Interfaces Paperback / softback • 9.1in : 7.5in • 464 pages ISBN13: 9780071830850 ISBN10: 0071830855 £41.99TR • €49.99 360

November 2014

Learn how to use lambda expressions to take full advantage of performance improvements provided by today's multicore hardware. This book explains how to write lambdas, and how to use them in streams and in collection processing. Detailed code examples are provided throughout.

MASTERING LAMBDAS Maurice Naftalin

The Definitive Guide to Lambda Expressions

Mastering Lambdas: Java Programming in a Multicore World describes how the lambdarelated features of Java SE 8 will enable Java to meet the challenges of nextgeneration parallel hardware architectures. The bookexplains how to write lambdas, and how to use them in streams and in collection processing, providing code examples throughout. You'll learn how to use lambda expressions to take full advantage of performanceimprovements provided by today's multicore hardware. This Oracle Press book covers:

l Why lambdas were needed, and how they will change Javaprogramming

l Syntax of lambda expressions l The basic operation of streams and pipelines l Using collectors and reduction to end pipelines l Creating streams l Spliterators, the fork/join framework, and exceptions l Examining stream performance with microbenchmarking

l API evolution using default methods

Maurice Naftalin has over 30 years' experience in IT as developer, designer, architect, manager, teacher, and author. He is a certified Java Programmer and has worked in every release of Java to date. Naftalin's experience in Java and business give him a unique perspective on the fundamental change that comes with introducing Lambda expressions in Java. He is a frequent presenter at conferences worldwide, including the annual JavaOne.


April 2014

Learn how to program modern, compelling Web sites by adding dynamic features and applications using jQuery

JQUERY: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE John Pollock

Essential SkillsMade Easy!

Learn the fundamentals of jQuery programming in no time. jQuery: A Beginner's Guide starts with the basicsfrom including the library in an HTML document to element selection, event handling, and CSS style manipulation. Next, it's on to JavaScript and the DOM,animation and effects, the Event object, and form validation. The book then delves into AJAX and plugins and covers more advanced techniques such as debugging and unit testing. Get started with jQuery right away using this fastpaced tutorial!

Designed for Easy Learning



l Try This Handson exercises that show you how to apply your skills

l Notes Extra information related to the topic being covered

l Tips Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things

l Cautions Errors and pitfalls to avoid l Annotated Syntax Example code with ...

John Pollock (Huntsville, TX) is a university student in Huntsville, Texas. He has been working with JavaScript and other Web development tools for more than 5 years. Her runs two Web sites devoted to Web development technology.


September 2014

Build highly available, scalable, secure, distributed applications on Oracle Java Cloud. In this book, Oracle ACE Director and Java Champion Harshad Oak leads you through the entire Java EE cloudbased application lifecyclefrom development to deployment. Readytouse code and realworld examples are included.

JAVA EE APPLICATIONS ON ORACLE JAVA CLOUD: Harshad Oak

Master Java EE Application Development on Oracle Java Cloud

Build highly available, scalable, secure, distributed applications on Oracle Java Cloud. In this Oracle Press guide, Oracle ACE Director and Java Champion Harshad Oak leads you through the entire Java EE cloudbased application lifecyclefrom development to deployment. Filled with realworld examples, readytouse code, and best practices, Java EE Applications on Oracle Java Cloud is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to meet the growing demand for cloudbased development skills.

l Set up an Oracle Java Cloud instance and manage users and roles

l Build an application with NetBeans IDE and deploy it on Oracle Java Cloud

l Extend application functionality using servlets, filters, and listeners

l Streamline application development with JavaServer Pages, JSP Standard Tag Library, and expression language

l Create and deploy featurerich JavaServer Faces applications on Oracle Java Cloud

l Use Enterprise JavaBeans to effectively run bus...

Harshad Oak, Oracle ACE Director, Java Champion, (Pune Maharashtra, India) is the founder of IndicThreads, an online developer magazine which hosts some of the most reputed technology conferences in India.


August 2014

Filled with cuttingedge social engineering testing techniques that are legally and ethically sound, this book fully explains how to plan for a social engineering test, perform reconnaissance, implement the test, and accurately report the results.

SOCIAL ENGINEERING IN IT SECURITY: TOOLS, TACTICS, AND TECHNIQUES Sharon Conheady

Cuttingedge social engineering testing techniques

"Provides all of the core areas and nearly everything [you] need to know about the fundamentals of the topic."SlashdotConduct ethical social engineering tests to identify an organization's susceptibility to attack. Written by a global expert on the topic, Social Engineering in IT Security discusses the roots and rise of social engineering and presents a proven methodology for planning a test, performing reconnaissance, developing scenarios, implementing the test, and accurately reporting the results. Specific measures you can take to defend against weaknesses a social engineer may exploit are discussed in detail. This practical guide also addresses the impact of new and emerging technologies on future trends in social engineering.

l Explore the evolution of social engineering, from the classic con artist to the modern social engineer

l Understand the legal and ethical aspects of performing a social engineering test

l Find out why social e...

Sharon Conheady is a director at First Defence Information Security in the UK where she specializes in social engineering. She has presented on the topic at security conferences worldwide and regularly leads training seminars on how to perform ethical social engineering tests and defend against social engineers.


September 2014

A clear, actionable blueprint for securing the vital information and IT services of global organizations of all sizes, this essential guide contains invaluable best practices technically vetted by a panel of global security leaders.

INFORMATION ASSURANCE HANDBOOK: EFFECTIVE COMPUTER SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Corey Schou, Steven Hernandez

Best practices for protecting critical data and systems

Information Assurance Handbook: Effective Computer Security and Risk Management Strategies discusses the tools and techniques required to prevent, detect, contain, correct, and recover from security breaches and other information assurance failures. This practical resource explains how to integrate information assurance into your enterprise planning in a nontechnical manner. It leads you through building an IT strategy and offers anorganizational approach to identifying, implementing, and controlling information assurance initiatives for small businesses and global enterprises alike.

Common threats and vulnerabilities are described and applicable controls based on risk profiles are provided. Practical information assurance application examples are presented for select industries, including healthcare, retail, and industrial control systems. Chapterendingcritical thinking exercises reinforce the material covered. An extensive lis...

Corey Schou, Ph.D., is a fellow and vice chairperson of (ISC)2, the University Professor of Informatics and professor of computer science at Idaho State University, and the director of the Informatics Research Institute and the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC).

Steven Hernandez, MBA, CISSP, is the chief information security officer for the Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).


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