PeopleSoft Developer's Guide for PeopleTools & PeopleCode

PeopleSoft Developer's Guide for PeopleTools & PeopleCodeJudi A. DoolittleImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071496629Format: PaperbackSubject Area: ComputingPages: 720Price: AUS$ 55.00/ NZ$ 65.00Description:A comprehensive guide to PeopleSoft developmentHere is the only comprehensive guide to developing effective and efficient applications and reports withPeopleSoft. The book covers the features available in version 8.48 of PeopleTools, the application platforminside of PeopleSoft. A case study takes you through the PIA (PeopleSoft Internet Architecture), the basicsof Application Designer, setup of Configuration Manager, PeopleCode, and next-generation tools includingXML Publisher. The book takes full-cycle approach through complete application development inPeopleSoft.Key Features: Oracle is placing its enterprise application strategy at the center of its future growth Oracle PeopleSoft will be phasing out its current reports product soon, and all reports will need to berewritten in XML PublisherMarket:Software Developers using PeopleSoftAuthor Biography:Judi A. Doolittle is a lead PeopleSoft Developer for the pension team at a National Laboratory. She is theexecutive vice president for the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), and a member of the FusionCouncil.

Oracle Workflow HandbookKaren BrownfieldImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071590969Format: PaperbackSubject Area: ComputingPages: 496Price: AUS$ 95.00/ NZ$ 105.00Description:The first and only book on Oracle's revolutionary workflow management toolOracle Workflow allows Oracle E-Business Suite users to automate and continuously improve businessprocesses, routing information of any type according to easily modifiable business rules to people inside oroutside an organisation. By using Oracle Workflow, businesses can get the most out of their multimilliondollar investments in Oracle E-Business Suite.Oracle Workflow Handbook begins by covering the setup of both the Oracle Workflow client and server.Using sample business issues and case studies, the book walks you through the implementation,development, and administration of Oracle Workflow including advice on defining best practices,debugging, and troubleshooting.Key Features: Oracle Workflow accommodates workflow evolution without costly software changesMarket:This book is intended for Oracle Applications E-Business Suite Workflow Administrators and developersas well as Applications DBAs and Applications System Administrators.Author Biography:Karen Brownfield of Solution Beacon, a consultancy specialising in Oracle E-Business Suite products, isa member of the OAUG Board of Directors.

Oracle Database 11g: The Complete ReferenceKevin LoneyImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071598750Previous Edition ISBN: 9780072253511Format: HardbackSubject Area: Database and ERPPages: 1656Illustrations: 1000Price: AUS$ 120.00/ NZ$ 135.00Description:This new edition of the best-selling Oracle book ever is a must-have for new and experienced Oracleprofessionals alike.Fully revised and expanded for the latest database release, this authoritative guide provides thoroughcoverage of Oracle Database 11g in the most comprehensive reference available. Starting by establishingcritical database concepts and with in-depth details on all the new features, this powerhouse resourceprovides an overview of database architecture and Oracle Grid Computing technology.Oracle Database 11g: the Complete Reference covers SQL, SQL Plus, PL/SQL, dynamic PL/SQL, objectorientedfeatures and Java programming in the Oracle environment. The book includes valuable databaseadministration and application development techniques, plus an alphabetical reference covering majorOracle commands, keywords, features and functions, with cross-referencing of topics. All code from thebook will be available for download.Key Features: Oracle continues to be the number-one database on the market Includes seven new chapters on cutting-edge features and functionality New! Now in hardbackMarket:Oracle Developers and DBAsAuthor Biography:Kevin Loney was named Consultant of the Year by Oracle Magazine in 2002. He is an internationallyrecognised Oracle expert who frequently presents at Oracle user conferences in Europe and North Americawhere he is regularly among the highest-rated presenters.Backlist Titles Also Available:Oracle Database 10g DBA HandbookKevin Loney9780072231458/ SoftcoverAUS$ 102.00/ NZ$ 115.00

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne: The Complete ReferenceAllen JacotImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071598736Format: HardcoverSubject Area: ComputingPages: 984Price: AUS$ 55.00/ NZ$ 65.00Description:A comprehensive guide to J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOneWritten by practicing J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne experts and professionals, this book is unbeatable interms of coverage and authoritative information. You will get all the in-depth knowledge you need fromimplementation and administration to troubleshooting and security. J. D. Edwards EnterpriseOne: TheComplete Reference expertly combines insightful information with real-world examples. It is ideal for bothnovice and veteran users.Key Features: Covers the latest software release, version 8.12 Recognizing J.D. Edwards' strong position in the enterprise application market, Oracle purchased J.D.Edwards/PeopleSoft in 2005Market:The primary market for this book is architects, administrators, IT managers, IT directors, and CIOs.Author Biography:Allen Jacot has more than a decade of J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne implementation experience and hasworked with the product since its original beta release in 1996.

Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition for Windows: The Official GuideTim Reeser, Brian CasselmanImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071545976Format: PaperbackSubject Area: ComputingPages: 552Price: AUS$ 105.00/ NZ$ 120.00Description:The authorised guide to Citrix Presentation Server Platinum Edition for WindowsThis official guide explains, step-by-step, how to build, scale, and support an enterprise-level system usingCitrix Presentation Server Platinum Edition for Windows. You will learn how to seamlessly connect users,devices, and networks to applications and data securely and efficiently. The book first provides anoverview of the platform, then explains how to design an on-demand computing solution, and concludeswith coverage of platform deployment.Key Features: More than 180,000 organisations and 50 million users run Citrix softwareMarket:Citrix engineers and administrators. Consultants implementing Citrix solutions in organisations of any size.This is a must-have design and implementation guide for every administrator or engineer that has to workwith Citrix Presentation Server Platinum Edition.Author Biography:Brian Casselman is a lead technical architect and principal consultant for the advanced infrastructurepractice at 3t Systems, a Citrix Platinum Partner.Tim Reeser is a partner at 3t Systems. He is coauthor of the first two editions of this book.

CompTIA Convergence+ Certification Study GuideTom CarpenterImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071596800Format: Hardcover with CDSubject Area: ComputingPages: 656Price: AUS$ 80.00/ NZ$ 90.00Description:A comprehensive study guide for the brand-new Convergence+ exam from CompTIAThis fully integrated study system delivers authoritative coverage of this new vendor-neutral exam whichvalidates knowledge in Communications Technologies (CT) where datacomm,telephony/telecommunications, video, and broadcast multimedia technologies combine into a single IPbaseddelivery system. You will learn practical skills through step-by-step exercises, exam watch notes, onthe-jobelements, and chapter self-tests.CompTIA Convergence+ Certification Study Guide covers all the exam topics including networking,telephony, voice and data, converged network management, and more. You can test your knowledge withmore than 250 realistic practice exam questions. The CD-ROM includes two practice exams and anelectronic book.Key Features: The book will be CAQC (CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum) reviewed and approved Corporations such as Avaya, Intel, Catalyst Telecom, and Siemens recognise CompTIA Convergence+ Nearly one-third of more than 350 small and medium-sized businesses surveyed last fall by CompTIAsaid they intended to upgrade or replace their phone systems in the next 12 monthsMarket:CompTIA Convergence+ candidates should have 18 to 24 months of work experience in areas that includedata networking, VoIP, and other convergence related technologies. Forecasts and projections from otherindustry sources indicate similar high levels of interest by large enterprises in VoIP and other convergencesolutions.Author Biography:Tom Carpenter, MCP, CWNA, CWSP, is the owner of SYSEDCO, a consulting and training firm. Hehas developed and delivered training courses to more than 8,000 technology professionals on the topics ofwireless networking, network security, Windows 2000/XP, and Windows Server 2003. Tom is the authorof CWNA Official Study Guide, 4th Edition.

Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security Certification Passport, 2nd EdT.J. SamuelleImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071601238Format: Softcover with CDSubject Area: ComputingPages: 400Illustrations: 100Price: AUS$ 95.00/ NZ$ 105.00Description:From the number-one name in professional certification trainingNow in its second edition, this concise, affordable, and portable study tool helps you prepare for the newrelease of the Security+ exam from CompTIA. The book focuses on only what you need to know to passthe test, and the unique travel theme helps you remember key concepts. The CD-ROM includes more than120 simulated practice questions in a Windows-based test engine, and an electronic copy of the book.Key Features: CompTIA Security+ objectives were derived through input from the government, academia, and the ITindustry.Market:Security+ is an entry-level certification for IT workers who need to prove a foundation in IT securityrelated skills, including Network and System Administrators, Information Security officers, andexperienced IT professionals who do not necessarily focus on security, but who need to establish their skilllevel. There are 700,000 A+ certified technicians and 180,000 Network+ certified technicians, all who willsee Security+ as career advancement.Author Biography:T.J. Samuelle, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, is an IT consultant andauthor of several computer books on CompTIA certifications. He served as a subject matter expert forCompTIA on the Network+ and Security+ exams.

CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Second EditionGregory White, Arthur ConklinImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071601276Format: Hardcover with CDSubject Area: ComputingPages: 656Illustrations: 200Price: AUS$ 95.00/ NZ$ 105.00Description:For the exam, for the job All-in-One is all you needThe new edition of this bestselling guide offers complete coverage of the material on the latest release ofthe CompTIA Security+ exam. Filled with case studies, checklists, technical sidebars, and real-worldexamples, this book serves as both an exam preparation tool as well as an essential on-the-job reference.The CD-ROM includes practice exam software featuring more than 150 questions, and an electronic copyof the book.Key Features: The second edition of the bestselling trade reference for this entry level IT security credential fromCompTIA This Exam Guide is CAQC (CompTIA Authorised Quality Curriculum) reviewed and approved Authors White and Conklin are two of the most respected IT Security educators in Higher Educationcircles. Both ex-military CD-ROM—includes more than 150 simulated practice questions in a windows based test engine, andan electronic copy of the book.Market:Security+ is an entry-level certification for IT workers who need to prove a foundation in IT securityrelated skills, including Network and System Administrators, Information Security officers, andexperienced IT professionals who do not necessarily focus on security, but who need to establish their skilllevel. To date, there are more than 32,000 CompTIA Security+ certified professionals worldwide.Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification taught at colleges, universities and commercialtraining centers around the world.Author Biography:Greg White, Security+, CISSP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at theUniversity of Texas at San Antonio. He is the author of the first edition of this book.Wm. Arthur Conklin, Security+, CISSP, is an Assistant Professor in the Information and LogisticsTechnology department at the University of Houston.

Search Engine MarketingAndreas Ramos, Stephanie CotaImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071597333Format: PaperbackSubject Area: HardwarePages: 224Illustrations: 60Price: AUS$ 34.95/ NZ$ 40.00Description:Proven strategies for leveraging SEO, PPC advertising and Web analytics.Based on real-world case studies and interviews with experts at Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft and other topsearch engine companies, this book reveals how to exploit technical Web marketing tools to reachcustomers and increase sales. This is the definitive guide to search engine optimisation (SEO), pay-perclick(PPC) advertising and Web analytics the three critical tools marketing experts need to understand asmarketing and sales move to the Internet.Key Features: Includes in-depth coverage of the three critical Web marketing tools - search engine optimisation, payper-clickand Web analytics Provides case studies based on real-world examples, as well as interviews with leading experts in thefield Covers the latest, hottest services from Google, including advertising on AM/FM radio, on TV and innewspapers Companion website keeps readers up-to-date between on constantly evolving tools and techniques ofSEO, PPC and Web analytics editions Also includes resources (URLs, prices) for additional tools and references Written by cutting-edge, professional search engine marketing (SEM) expertsMarket:The book provides Vice Presidents, Directors of Sales and Marketing, Sales and Marketing Managers, WebDevelopers, Web Designers, Webmasters and associated IT team members the tools to make informeddecisions to carry out an effective SEO strategy and for gathering and analysing customer data.Author Biography:Andreas Ramos is the co-founder of Position2.com, where he is the director of Web strategies anddevelops the company's SEO and PPC strategies.Stephanie Cota was a co-founder of Position2.com and the director of Web analytics.

Ubuntu Server AdministrationMichael JangImprint: MGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071598927Format: SoftcoverSubject Area: ComputingPages: 608Price: AUS$ 80.00/ NZ$ 90.00Description:Administer and manage Ubuntu Server in the enterpriseWritten by bestselling Linux author Michael Jang, Ubuntu Server Administration explains how toadminister and manage the latest release of the number-one Linux distribution. Geared toward installingand managing Ubuntu Server in the enterprise, the book focuses on Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" whichrivals Red Hat Enterprise Linux in stability. You will be able to take full advantage of the secure networkconfiguration and manage files and software, grant user rights, and provide Internet and intranet services.Key Features: Written by the best-selling Linux author, Michael Jang Ubuntu Server Administration is the only book on the market to provide specific, in-depthimplementation coverage geared specifically at administrators Ubuntu is a free and global distribution of Linux. This book will sell well globally. Dell Inc. offers both desktop and laptop machines with Ubuntu Linux installed, instead of WindowsMarket:Many systems administrators now must support mixed computing environments that include multipleplatforms, including Linux. This book is the go-to guide for the Linux administrator installing andmanaging Ubuntu Server for the enterprise.Author Biography:Michael Jang is a full-time writer specialising in Linux and Linux certification. He is the author of RHCERed Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide, now in its fifth edition and several other books.

MCTS Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory ServicesStudy Guide (Exam 70-640)Dennis SuhanovsImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071599276Format: Paperback + CDSubject Area: Certification and CareerPages: 656Illustrations: 200Price: AUS$ 80.00/ NZ$ 90.00Description:The best study system available for MCTS exam 70-640.Written by IT expert Dennis Suhanovs, this book delivers a fully integrated study system for the newTechnology Specialist certification exam for configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.Featuring step-by-step exercises, chapter self-tests and in-depth explanations, this book is the mosteffective exam-focused test preparation available. The CD-ROM includes two full practice exams, one hourof video training and an electronic copy of the book.Key Features: Written by IT expert Dennis Suhanovs who brings a dozen years of relevant IT experience to the book Study Guide pedagogy provides exam topic knowledge plus hands on experience for test taking andhelpful hints for potential exam pitfalls and how to avoid them CD includes 2 complete practice exams, instructional video clips, one hour of LearnKey Video trainingand complete e-BookMarket:This Study Guide will appeal to System Administrators and Network Engineers who are either looking toprepare for the new MCTS exam on Active Directory Services or who want to advance their knowledgebase with the details in the Study Guide.Author Biography:Dennis Suhanovs, CISSP, MCSE: Messaging 2003, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CCDA, is the ownerand principal consultant at Flexecom, an IT consulting shop focused on Microsoft infrastructure anddevelopment.

Excel 2007 Macros Made EasyGail PerryImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071599580Format: PaperbackSubject Area: ConsumerPages: 240Illustrations: 150Price: AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00Description:Get beyond the basics with Excel 2007 macros.Here is the perfect solution for the spreadsheet user who wants to learn powerful shortcuts and time-savingmethods for expediting and remembering tasks. This inexpensive guide explains how to use Excel macrosto simplify repetitive tasks, store the instructions for complicated tasks and make standard commandsavailable to other users. If the user has already experimented with macros, this book will give him or hervaluable tips on debugging macros and creating extra short-cuts, such as placing macros on toolbars. Youwill create your first macro in just one minute and learn to produce interactive macros that ask the user forinput and add macros to the Excel toolbar.Key Features: Create your first macro in one minute See how you can make your macros available to other users Produce interactive macros that ask the user for input Create repetitive macro loops that repeat tasks as many times as necessary Add macros to your Excel toolbars Troubleshoot macro problemsMarket:There are more than 400 million Office users worldwide and Excel is the second most used applicationafter Word. Anyone who uses Microsoft Excel on a regular basis will benefit from this book. Even if theuser is new to the concept of Macros, Excel Macros Made Easy will walk the user through the process frombeginning to end in no time.Author Biography:Gail Perry is a CPA, financial journalist, the author more than 20 books on financial software, taxes andpersonal finance. She is the managing editor for AccountingWEB, a contributing editor for SMBFinancemagazine and an instructor.

Build an eBay Business QuickStepsCarole Matthews, John CronanImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071601450Format: SoftcoverSubject Area: ComputingPages: 240Price: AUS$ 32.00/ NZ$ 36.00Description:Your quick, full-color guide to eBayIn this easy-to-use guide, colour screenshots and brief instructions show you how to set up and run aprofitable eBay business in no time. You will learn how to develop a business plan, build inventory, creategreat listings, manage successful sales, handle customer service, set up an eBay store, use eBay SpecialtySites, and become an eBay Trading Assistant.Key Features: Full-colour printing with attractive images and screen shots make it easy to understand and grasp theconcepts Colour-coded tabs and How To index allows readers to quickly find a subject QuickFacts and QuickSteps sidebars complement regular text with tidbits of useful extra information.Market: eBay sellers who are looking to turn their casual eBay sales into a serious business current retail businesses that want to add eBay as an additional sales channel or close their physicalstorefront and move entirely online; and non-profits and other charitable organisations that want to expand their scope to online venuesAuthor Biography:Carole Matthews is the author or coauthor of more than 60 books, including eBay QuickSteps. She is theco-creator of the QuickSteps series.John Cronan has been working with computers for more than 25 years. His books include MicrosoftOffice Excel 2007 QuickSteps, eBay QuickSteps, and others.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 ProgrammingJamie Plenderleith, Steve BunnImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071604086Format: SoftcoverSubject Area: ComputingPages: 600Price: AUS$ 80.00/ NZ$ 90.00Description:Advanced Skills from the ExpertsWritten by an award-winning software developer and Microsoft MVP, this is an invaluable programmingguide for experienced developers who need to learn how to utilise all of the features and tools in VisualStudio 2008 in order to build professional data-driven applications. New Visual Studio 2008 features arecovered, including WPF Designer, LINQ, code analysis tools, new language features, new debugging andsource editing features, and more.Key Features: Visual Studio 2008 includes more than 250 new features, all covered in the book Foreword by Michael O'Neill, Microsoft Product Manager, Visual StudioMarket:Experienced C# and/or VB.NET developers moving from existing versions of Visual Studio or otherexperienced developers moving to Visual Studio.Author Biography:Jamie Plenderleith is an award-winning professional software developer who runs Software Du Jour. Heteaches software development throughout the world for IACT (International Academy of ComputerTraining) and New Horizons. Jamie received the Microsoft MVP Award for Visual Basic in 2005.

ASP.NET 3.5 ProgrammingBrian MadsenImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071604109Format: SoftcoverSubject Area: ComputingPages: 608Price: AUS$ 80.00/ NZ$ 90.00Description:Advanced Skills from the ExpertsWritten by prominent global author and speaker and Microsoft MVP, ASP.NET 3.5 Programming teachesexperienced developers how to build dynamic websites, Web applications, and XML Web services usingVisual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5. The book takes you from core knowledge requirements to advancedtechniques, such as LINQ, ASP.NET Ajax, and the ASP.NET MVC Framework. You will learn how tobuild Service Oriented Architectures to support the increasingly demanding world of Web applicationdevelopment.Key Features: The new features in ASP.NET 3.5 make it easier than ever to build standards-based, next-generationwebsites Foreword by Scott Barnes, Microsoft Corporation Author frequently speaks at industry conferencesMarket:Evans Data expects that the worldwide community of programmers would grow to surpass 17 millionpeople by 2009. Target audience includes experienced developers using Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET.Author Biography:Brian H. Madsen is the founder of CSharpZealot.com and currently works as a consultant at ChangeCorporation. He received the Microsoft MVP award for Visual Developer ASP.NET in 2006-2007 and2007-2008.

OCP Oracle Database 11g: Administration II Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-053)Bob BrylaImprint: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONALPub Date: December 2008ISBN: 9780071597098Format: Softcover with CDSubject Area: ComputingPages: 656Price: AUS$ 95.00/ NZ$ 105.00Description:Complete exam prep from Oracle PressThis Oracle Press certification exam guide offers detailed coverage of all of the official exam objectives onthe Oracle Certified Professional Administration II exam, including installation, configuration, applicationtuning, database management, backup and recovery, security, and more. Real-world examples, practicequestions, and chapter summaries help certification candidates learn the material. The CD-ROM containstwo practice exams and an electronic copy of the book.Key Features: There are currently 425,000 OCPs worldwideMarket:OCA and OCP certifications are for Oracle database administrators who install, maintain, troubleshoot, andfine-tune all aspects of an Oracle database.Author Biography:Bob Bryla, OCP, has more than 15 years of experience in database design, application development,training, and Oracle database administration. He is the coauthor of Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook.