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Fundamentals of Concurrent Programming for .NET

This Charteris Paper introduces the fundamentals that will allows a person to begin writing concurrent applications, and is intended to be easier to read than much of the material on this subject. It is targeted at developers who have some experience of developing on the .NET Framework, and ideally in...

Tags: Developer, Fundamentals, Programming, C#, .Net, Development Tools, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development

White papers 2005-03-18

Quick Guide: Windows Server 2003 Administration Fundamentals

This Quick Guide collects the information you need to get up to speed on essential Windows Server 2003 fundamentals, including such critical topics as Active Directory, Component Services, IIS, Terminal Services, load balancing and clustering, and network monitoring. This download is free for TechRepublic Pro members.

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Fundamentals, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Terminal Services, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Download resources 2004-10-05

Additional Resources

How do we address the have-nots?

How do we address the have-nots?It's the NetThe problem is no longer the availability of hardware: many computers are being dumped that can easily be made productive again, by installing a lean Linux on it like Xubuntu. So poor people can have a fine computer for free. That's easy to...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, INTERNET, computer, Internet access

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

Will the EMR movement become a political divide

Will the EMR movement become a political divideFYI: Its now EHR, not EMR...the change is to include dental, pyschological and other healthcare services.Electronic Health Records.We are in the middle of deployment strategy planning. The cost of deploying equipment and personell to get this up and running is staggering. ...

Tags: Vertical industries, E-health, HEALTHCARE, Practical Reality, EMR, EMR movement, political divide, divide, government

Discussion threads 2008-08-22

ConnectCode Free Excel Training (zip)

This is a Free Excel Training with 10 different lessons. The lessons teaches the fundamentals of Excel like Cut/copy/paste, Custom formatting, formulas, useful functions & the insert function, calculations, effective printing, data sorting , autoformats, creating a charting spreadsheet, password protection, the if function and nesting. It consists of over...

Tags: Training, ConnectCode, Microsoft Excel, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Human Resources

Software downloads 2008-08-15

MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktop

MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktopAwesome, butThe Apple ][ was based on the 6502 processor, which I'm not even sure is even produced today. They'd probably have better success with a Zilog Z-80 derivative or even a Motorola Dragonball which powered the Palm Pilots. At least the 68000-derived...

Tags: Team management, Desktops, Apple II, MIT team, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Apple Inc., team, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET

Instantly save $400 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends August 22, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this instructor-led course, introductory-level web developers will learn the fundamentals of web application development and best practices for Microsoft web development technologies, including ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET...

Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio, Web, Microsoft Visual Studio.Net, Microsoft ASP.NET, Web Application, Microsoft Corp., .Net, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software

Training 2008-08-01

IPv6 Deployment Guide (zip)

IPv6 is replacing IPv4 to dominate the networking world. This deployment guide will enable you to fully harness the power of IPv6. A must have reference for IT/Networking professionals and students. This comprehensive guide provides basic IPv6 information as well as practical case studies of deploying the technologies in real...

Tags: IPv6, Networking, Telecommunications

Software downloads 2008-07-27

No crazies: 10 steps to kill IT failures

No crazies: 10 steps to kill IT failuresRe: exit stragegiesI think that, in regards to the first point of making it possible to pull the plug easily, that piece of advice should be given considerable thought before being acted upon. It is a sound, responsible thing to do to...

Tags: Backups, information technology, backup plan

Discussion threads 2008-07-02

What programming language should we teach?

What programming language should we teach?Re: What programming language should we teach?How about Javascript? No, seriously... it's free, it's cross-platform, it's already available on virtually ANY computer without needing to install anything at all, it's not terribly complicated, and it greatly resembles many of the other languages in use.When it...

Tags: Programming languages, Development tools, C#, Scripting languages, programming, programming language

Discussion threads 2008-06-27

Google's display ad gravy train rests with YouTube

Citigroup analyst Mark Mahaney has high hopes for Google's prospects in display advertising--so much so that every 1 percent gain in the company's display ad market share will result in $200 million in additional revenue in 2009. All Google has to do now is figure out how to monetize YouTube....

Tags: Revenue, Google Inc., Advertisement, YouTube Inc., Chances, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-06-19

Mac and PC are at it again

Mac and PC are at it againBuy Macs and...Use VMWare Fusion to run Windows XP not Vista.Set up VMWare in coherence mode so the few Windows apps appear in the Mac OS X environment.Put 4 GB in EVERY computer. Don't even think of less than 4.Ask every user who they...

Tags: Desktops, PC, Apple Macintosh, X.x

Discussion threads 2008-06-17

Leaked Pentagon doc slams Lockheed

A leaked Pentagon report said Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense contractor, failed to "provide the requisite definition and discipline to properly plan and control complex, multi-billion dollar weapon systems acquisition programs." This allegation casts doubt on Lockheed's ability to manage large programs, including major IT...

Tags: Lockheed Martin Corp., Pentagon, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Performance Management, Productivity, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Investment, Finance, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2008-06-05

SF Reports: Fundamentals of the Ad Network Industry

This white paper is developed to give the marketing generalist a grounding in the advertising network industry, the reasons for its recent meteoric growth, its strengths and opportunity areas, and thoughts on the prerequisites for launching a successful new network. After reading this white paper, the user should have a...

Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Advertisement, Network, Marketing Research, Marketing

White papers 2008-06-02

Cisco Unified Communications Project Management

Instantly save $400 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends August 22, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsLearn how to manage a Cisco Unified Communications UC project by using Cisco's best practices and processes for successful UC solution deployment..You'll learn the project...

Tags: Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Systems Inc., UC, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management

Training 2008-06-01

SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals

Instantly save $400 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends August 22, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this Authorized Cisco course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to configure, maintain, and operate Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security. ...

Tags: Security Appliance, Network, Security Policy, Cisco Systems Inc., Security

Training 2008-06-01

Pumping up the comp sci pipeline

Pumping up the comp sci pipelineWell...I'd think that unless ComSci is entrenched in schools initiatives like this conference will go the way of any other program that is outside the "core."So, how to get it into the core? It would seem that CTE is on the way to being declared...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Outsourcing, Benefits, CSTA web site, grammar school

Discussion threads 2008-05-29

Negroponte shows off amazing XO2 design - but will OLPC survive?

Negroponte shows off amazing XO2 design - but will OLPC survive?do they have a prototype?It looks so cool and it will be only $75 in 2 years. Gate$ and Job$ must be turning green of envy!RE: Negroponte shows off amazing XO2 design - but will OLPC survive?This thing is fantastic,...

Tags: Linux, Only Question, One Laptop Per Child project, Negroponte, XO2

Discussion threads 2008-05-21

Minimizing XP SP3 woes - UPDATED

I'm getting sporadic reports of Windows XP users having problems installing XP SP3 on some systems. Here are some tips to help make the install process a little smoother. Disable AV software It seems that some antivirus AV software causes the SP3 install to hang, while...

Tags: Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., AV, Service Pack 3 Setup, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-05-09

Government IT failures: "Room for improvement" [interview and podcast]

Given the size, scope and frequency of government IT failures, it's important to understand the dynamics underlying these projects. To learn more about federal IT, I interviewed two federal systems experts from CA, developer of the Clarity project portfolio management PPM solution. Gil...

Tags: Project, Podcast, Agency, Information Technology, OMB, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Advertising & Promotion, Government, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Marketing, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2008-05-07