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Will Internet-borne threats influence the 2008 presidential race?: Political candidates are increasingly turning to the Internet to communicate their positions and gain voter support. But the same attack vectors that already pose a risk to consumers and enterprises can be used to influence elections in a number of ways. This sample chapter from Crimeware: Understanding New Attacks and...; Tags: Addison-Wesley, Phishing, Internet, Domain Names, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Security, Viruses And Worms, Spam And Phishing, Online Communications; Book chapters 2008-04-29
Secure your wireless LAN with these tools and techniques: When you deploy a wireless LAN, your new security perimeter becomes literally the air around you. Security threats go up considerably, wireless attackers or eavesdroppers can come from any direction, and anyone with a $50 card can potentially listen in on your network wire without ever setting foot on your...; Tags: Technique, Security, WLAN, Prentice Hall Inc., Tool, Chapter Coverage, Wi-Fi, Wireless, LANs, Wireless LANs, Networking; Book chapters 2007-10-11
Detect and defend against network attacks with fwsnort: System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems (IDS) are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack. Study the administration...; Tags: Monitor, Network, Network Attack, Attack, Chapter Coverage, Firewalls, Linux, Network Security, Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2007-10-04
Master the use of custom functions in FileMaker 9: Just as any writer needs a dictionary, both beginning and seasoned FileMaker developers can always use a handbook of time-tested FileMaker solutions to use as reference. In this chapter download from Filemaker 9 Developer Reference: Functions, Scripts, Commands, and Grammars, with Extensive Custom Function Examples, focus on custom...; Tags: Filemaker Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing; Book chapters 2007-08-23
Use the GROUP BY clause to aggregate data in MySQL: SQL is a compact and powerful language for working with databases, and MySQL offers a SQL dialect with particular power. SQL for MySQL Developers: A Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference helps you master this version of SQL and take advantage of its full potential by using case study examples...; Tags: MySQL, SQL, Addison-Wesley, Programming Languages, Databases, Open Source, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Book chapters 2007-04-26

Ultrasone HFI-700: Editor's note: Aside from a slight change in color, Ultrasone's HFI-700 headphones are identical to the U.S. version of the company's highly rated HFI-650 headphones (now discontinued in the United States). The name was changed so that the product would be named consistently between the U.S. and European markets. The...; Tags: headphone, HFI-650s, Ultrasone HFI-650, Ultrasone HFI-700, S-Logic; Product reviews 2007-04-05
Use the GROUP BY clause to write SQL queries that group and aggregate data: Introduction to SQL, long the definitive SQL tutorial for database professionals, has been updated to reflect the latest SQL standards and newest versions of today's leading RDBMSs: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, and MySQL. Throughout, case study examples and hands-on exercises illuminate key SQL concepts, techniques, and statements....; Tags: Clause, SQL, Addison-Wesley, Programming Languages, Databases, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Book chapters 2007-01-03
Identify patterns and predict customer behavior with data mining features in Microsoft Analysis Services 2005: Many business problems call for the ability to spot patterns and trends across data sets that are far too large or complex for human analysis. Data mining can be used to explore your data and find these patterns, allowing you to begin to understand why things happen and to predict...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Analysis, Addison-Wesley, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Marketing Research, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Marketing; Book chapters 2006-10-11
Surf on the fun side: Games and gambling on the Internet: All work and no play makes even IT professionals...well, you know. Surf on the fun side of the Internet in this sample chapter from The Internet: The Missing Manual. Your guided tour will explore the rich range of games you can play online, including: General...; Tags: O'Reilly Media Inc., Games, Internet, Personal Technology; Book chapters 2006-08-08
Manage user objects in Active Directory or ADAM: Enterprise developers looking to build directory-enabled .NET applications will find in The .NET Developer's Guide to Directory Services Programming a practical introduction to programming directory services, using both versions 1.1 and 2.0 of the .NET Framework, and extensive examples in C#. This sample chapter from the book focuses on how...; Tags: Developer, Password, Programming, Addison-Wesley, .Net, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Application Servers, Directory Services, Development Tools, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software; Book chapters 2006-06-12
Detect rootkits and rootkit behavior with these techniques: This sample chapter, taken from Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel, discusses two basic approaches to rootkit detection. Rootkits can be difficult to detect, especially when they operate in the kernel. This is because akernel rootkit can alter functions used by all software, including those needed by security...; Tags: Technique, Rootkits, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware; Book chapters 2006-04-24
Become a QuickBooks power user or support guru with these tips and tricks: This sample chapter, taken from Show Me QuickBooks 2006, offers a collection of miscellaneous tips and techniques for QuickBooks user. This sample chapter, taken from Show Me QuickBooks 2006, offers a collection of miscellaneous tips and techniques. Here are some of the topics this chapter covers:Set Spelling...; Tags: Intuit QuickBooks, Productivity; Book chapters 2006-04-21
Burn music, movies, and just about everything else with this tutorial: This chapter from PCs: The Missing Manual explains how to create data CDs for your computer, music CDs for your CD player, video CDs, and DVDs for your PC or your DVD player. With the correct hardware and software, the personal computer becomes a versatile media production...; Tags: PC, CD, O'Reilly Media Inc., DVD, Music; Book chapters 2006-03-21
Initiate, monitor, and manage IT projects without tedious methodologies: This sample chapter, taken from How to Cheat at IT Project Management, discusses various strategies for managing your IT project. Managing your IT project is much easier when you have a clear vision of the project,developed from your efforts at defining, organizing, and planning your project.This sample...; Tags: Chapter, Monitor, Information Technology, Strategy, Management; Book chapters 2005-11-16
Create and manipulate Microsoft Access forms with VBA: This sample chapter, taken from Automating Microsoft Access with VBA, discusses how manipulate Microsoft Access forms with VBA. Learn how to use VBA to work with forms in Microsoft Access.This sample chapter, taken from Automating Microsoft Access with VBA, discusses how to use VBA with one of...; Tags: Chapter, Microsoft Access, Microsoft VBA, Microsoft Corp., Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Book chapters 2005-11-14
Take advantage of wireless connections on the road: This sample chapter, taken from Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, Second Edition, discusses how Wi-Fiworks and how to locate and use hotspots on the road. Learn how Wi-Fi works and how you can take advantage of wireless connections away from home.This sample chapter from the Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi...; Tags: Chapter, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless; Book chapters 2005-10-21
Master Excel 2003 Date and Time functions: This sample chapter from Que Publishing's Formulas and Functions with Microsoft Excel 2003, teaches you how to successfully create and use Date and Time functions. This sample chapter, taken from Que Publishing's Formulas and Functions with Microsoft Excel 2003, introduces you to Excel 2003's date and time...; Tags: Microsoft Excel 2003, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software; Book chapters 2005-07-25
Harden the security lifecycle of Windows systems: Hardening Windows systems is not a one-time operation, but a continuous process of monitoring and appropriately adjusting security measures. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Hacking Exposed Windows Server 2003, outlines a seven-stage, security lifecycle for Windows systems. The lifecycle covers, business continuity planning, security policy generation, hardened operating system...; Tags: McGraw-Hill Companies, Microsoft Windows, Security, Hacking, Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2005-05-18
Hacking IIS: This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Hacking Exposed Windows Server 2003, provides detailed information on how to fight common techniques used to attack Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), including: IIS buffer overflows, file system traversal, and source code disclosure attacks. Network administrators and IT security professionals will find this chapter's...; Tags: Author, Microsoft IIS Server, McGraw-Hill Companies, Hacking, Security; Book chapters 2005-05-02