Professional Scrum Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012
Discover how to turn requirements into working software increments faster and more efficiently using Visual Studio 2012 in combination with Scrum and Agile engineering practices. Designed for software development teams, this guide delivers pragmatic, role-based guidance for exploiting the capabilities of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools in Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server. Team members will learn proven practices and techniques for implementing Scrum to manage an application’s life cycle, as well as seamlessly plan, manage, and track their Scrum projects.
Discover how to turn requirements into working software increments faster and more efficiently using Visual Studio 2012 in combination with Scrum and Agile engineering practices. Designed for software development teams, this guide delivers pragmatic, role-based guidance for exploiting the capabilities of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools in Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server. Team members will learn proven practices and techniques for implementing Scrum to manage an application’s life cycle, as well as seamlessly plan, manage, and track their Scrum projects. Download eBook Free »
Architecture and development environment, including MorphX
Microsoft Visual Studio tools for Microsoft Dynamics AX
X++ programming language
Microsoft SQL Server reporting and analytics
Models
Core development concepts
Extending and customizing Microsoft Dynamics AX
Performance and security considerations
Workflow
Best practices
Inside Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Dig into the architecture and internals of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with firsthand insights from the team that designed and developed it. Targeted for solution developers and system implementers, this guide focuses on programming and customization capabilities including key architectural principles, the application model, framework, and tools. Download eBook Free »
Drill into Windows Phone 8 design and architecture and learn best practices for building a variety of applications. Led by two senior members of the core Windows Phone Developer Platform team, you’ll learn the underlying technology that will help you build better apps. Each chapter focuses on a single Windows Phone building block or feature area and shows you how to apply it in your applications offering you invaluable insights into the Windows Phone platform design and API surface.
Master the Windows Phone application model
Employ built-in sensors to enhance usability and appeal
Use media services APIs for video streaming
Consume web services and connect to the cloud
Bring your application to the marketplace
Drill into Windows Phone 8 design and architecture and learn best practices for building a variety of applications. Led by two senior members of the core Windows Phone Developer Platform team, you’ll learn the underlying technology that will help you build better apps. Each chapter focuses on a single Windows Phone building block or feature area and shows you how to apply it in your applications offering you invaluable insights into the Windows Phone platform design and API surface. Download eBook Free »
Training Guide: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills this Training Guide focuses on deploying and managing core infrastructure services in Windows Server 2012. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices and help maximize your performance on the job.
Provides in-depth, hands-on training you take at your own pace
Focuses on job-role-specific expertise for deploying and managing Windows Server 2012 core services
Creates a foundation of skills which, along with on-the-job experience, can be measured by Microsoft Certification exams such as 70-410
Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills this Training Guide focuses on deploying and managing core infrastructure services in Windows Server 2012. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices and help maximize your performance on the job. Download eBook Free »
Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Install and Configure Servers
Configure Server Roles and Features
Configure Hyper-V
Deploy and Configure Core Network Services
Install and Administer Active Directory
Create and Manage Group Policy
Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Prepare for Exam 70-410 and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows Server 2012 core infrastructure services. Exam 70-410 is one of three required exams for the new MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification from Microsoft.
Organized by exam objectives, and featuring challenging, what-if scenarios, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical skills and knowledge needed to implement and configure Windows Server 2012 core services in an enterprise environment. Download eBook Free »
Publisher: No Starch Press; 2nd edition (November 5, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593274416
ISBN-13: 978-1593274412
eBook Description:
The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide, 2nd Edition
What’s the difference between a tile and a plate? Why isn’t it a good idea to stack bricks in columns to make a wall? How do you build a LEGO mosaic or build at different scales? You’ll find the answers to these and other questions in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide (Now in Color), 2nd Edition.
Now in full color, this brand-new edition of a well-loved favorite will show you how to:
Construct models that won’t fall apart
Choose the right pieces and substitute when needed
Build to micro, jumbo, and miniland scale
Make playable board games out of LEGO pieces
Create photo mosaics and curved sculptures
Build a miniature space shuttle, a minifig-sized train station, and more
Of course, the real fun of LEGO building lies in creating your own models from choosing the subject to clicking that final brick into place. Learn how in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide (Now in Color), 2nd Edition. Download eBook Free »
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