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Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture

Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture

In Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture, Thomas Erl, one of the world's top-selling IT authors, teams up with cloud computing experts and researchers to break down proven and mature cloud computing technologies and practices into a series of well-defined concepts, models, technology mechanisms, and technology architectures, all from an industry-centric and vendor-neutral point of view. In doing so, the book establishes concrete, academic coverage with a focus on structure, clarity, and well-defined building blocks for mainstream cloud computing platforms and solutions.

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Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to PCs: Disassembly and Power
In preparation for the CompTIA A+ exam, this chapter covers many important details regarding the safe assembly and disassembly of your PC, voltage and power checks, working with and replacing the power supply, and power-saving tips.
By Cheryl Schmidt - May 24, 2013
Upgrading and Repairing PCs: The ATA/IDE Interface
This chapter, from the 21st edition of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, provides a wealth of technical information about the IDE/ATA drive interface specification.
By Scott Mueller - May 23, 2013
Dealing with Digital Photos
Windows 8 comes with some tools that help you view and perform some basic and helpful photo-related tasks. This chapter provides you with the details.
By Paul McFedries - May 22, 2013
Windows 8 Touch On the Cheap
Ed Tittel explains why you may not need a touch display to take advantage of touch in Windows 8.
By Ed Tittel - May 22, 2013
Building Basic Formulas in Excel 2013
This chapter takes you through some formula basics, including constructing simple arithmetic and text formulas, understanding the all-important topic of operator precedence, copying and moving worksheet formulas, and making formulas easier to build and read by taking advantage of range names.
By Paul McFedries - May 21, 2013
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Featured Author of the Week: Ian Clifton

Podcasts

OnSoftware (Audio + Video)Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process
Kenny Rubin discusses key topics from his latest book, Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process.
By Kenneth S. Rubin - Oct 11, 2012
Essential Scrum: Change Management Requirements in Agile VS Traditional
Kenny Rubin presents a tip on change management requirements in Agile VS Traditional, from his book, Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process.
By Kenneth S. Rubin - Oct 11, 2012
Essential Scrum: Product Backlog Grooming
Kenny Rubin shares his thoughts on product backlog grooming, from his latest book, Essential Scrum.
By Kenneth S. Rubin - Oct 11, 2012
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The Laid Off IT Guy! Mentoring Future IT Employees

I have benefitted my entire career from mentoring.  I have also helped young men and women looking to get started in the career of Information Technology by mentoring them.  When I have had the pleasure of that opportunity I like to explain that I believe that IT today is broken down into four categories.

By The Laid Off IT Guy! - May 13, 2013 - Home & Office Computing, Information Technology, Software Development & Management, Networking, Certification, Business & Management
The Laid Off IT Guy! Be a Lifelong Learner

I suppose that there are those that believe that they learned everything that they needed to know in life in high school or college.  I tend to think that you make yourself a more well-rounded individual by continually updating your professional education by attending seminars, reading books and taking classes.  One of my goals is to be a lifelong learner.

By The Laid Off IT Guy! - May 10, 2013 - Home & Office Computing, Information Technology, Certification, Process Improvement, Business & Management
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