Open Source Security Tools: A Practical Guide to Security Applications

August 2, 2011 · Free Books, Security · (No comments)

Few frontline system administrators can afford to spend all day worrying about security. But in this age of widespread virus infections, worms, and digital attacks, no one can afford to neglect network defenses.

Written with the harried IT manager in mind, Open Source Security Tools is a practical, hands-on introduction to open source security tools. Seasoned security expert Tony Howlett has reviewed the overwhelming assortment of these free and low-cost solutions to provide you with the “best of breed” for all major areas of information security.
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Linux Quick Fix Notebook (PDF Guide)

July 29, 2011 · Free Books · (No comments)

An indispensable ebook for every Linux administrator!

Instant access to precise, step-by-step solutions for every essential Linux administration task from basic configuration and troubleshooting to advanced security and optimization.

If you're responsible for delivering results with Linux, Linux® Quick Fix Notebook brings together all the step-by-step instructions, precise configuration commands, and real-world guidance you need. This distilled, focused, task-centered guide was written for sysadmins, netadmins, consultants, power users...everyone whose livelihood depends on making Linux work, and keeping it working.
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Software Architecture (PDF Guide)

July 19, 2011 · Free Books · (No comments)

This guide will introduce you to the world of Software Architecture.

This 162 page guide will cover topics within the field of software architecture including: software architecture as a solution balancing the concerns of different stakeholders, quality assurance, methods to describe and evaluate architectures, the influence of architecture on reuse, and the life cycle of a system and its architecture. This guide concludes with a comparison between the professions of software architect and software engineer.
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Download Free Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) PDF Guide

July 14, 2011 · Free Books · (No comments)

This 158 Page Guide will cover the basics of Ubuntu 10.10 (such as installation and working with the desktop) as well as guide you through some of the most popular applications.

This guide is simple to follow, with step-by-step instructions and plenty of screen shots, allowing you to discover the potential of your new Ubuntu system even if you are a novice computer user or are migrating from another operating system for the first time. Getting Started with Ubuntu is not intended to be a comprehensive Ubuntu instruction manual. It is more like a quick-start guide that will get you doing the things you need to do with your computer quickly and easily, without getting bogged down with technical details.
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The Top 10 Reasons for Choosing Open Source Data Integration

June 23, 2011 · Free Books · (No comments)

Learn the top 10 reasons why customers are choosing Talend.

Software vendors will assure you that their product is the one you need but, in reality, the proposed solutions may or may not be appropriate. To help you evaluate various solutions and technologies available on the market, and to compare the leading open source data integration technology with other alternatives, this white paper presents the top 10 reasons why customers are choosing Talend, with proof points provided as extracts from customer case studies.
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