Tuning your database for optimal performance means more than following a few short steps in a vendor-specific guide. For maximum improvement, you need... a broad and deep knowledge of basic tuning principles, the ability to gather data in a systematic way, and the skill to make your system run faster. This is an art as well as a science, and Database Tuning: Principles, Experiments, and Troubleshooting Techniques will help you develop portable skills that will allow you to tune a wide variety of database systems on a multitude of hardware and operating systems. Further, these skills, combined with the scripts provided for validating results, are exactly what you need to evaluate competing database products and to choose the right one. * Forward by Jim Gray, with invited chapters by Joe Celko and Alberto Lerner* Includes industrial contributions by Bill McKenna (RedBrick/Informix), Hany Saleeb (Oracle), Tim Shetler (TimesTen), Judy Smith (Deutsche Bank), and Ron Yorita (IBM)* Covers the entire system environment: hardware, operating system, transactions, indexes, queries, table design, and application analysis* Contains experiments (scripts available on the author's site) to help you verify a system's effectiveness in your own environment* Presents special topics, including data warehousing, Web support, main memory databases, specialized databases, and financial time series* Describes performance-monitoring techniques that will help you recognize and troubleshoot problems

This book is designed to introduce DataCAD to new users and to introduce architectural CAD through the use of the DataCAD software. The book is aimed at... students in technology education, tech prep, or introductory level architectural CAD courses, vo-tech courses, college architectural design classes, and architects and designers just starting with CAD. The book is divided into a series of drawing projects developed to help new users explore and appreciate three dimensional architectural design and drawing. The DataCAD 12 Project Book has been written specifically for DataCAD 12. It introduces the fundamental operations needed for creating floor plans, adding dimensions, and using the new symbol browser included with DataCAD. Chapter 15 has been completely rewritten to teach the practical use of parametric modeling or building with the new smart objects included in DataCAD 12. In DataCAD 12 new symbol editing tools have been added, so a chapter has been rewritten for this book to cover these new tools. Many of DataCAD tools are covered including DataCAD s Identify/Set All feature as well as rendering and dynamically displaying rendered images using the o2c viewer. Those interested in the basics of conventional frame construction will be pleased to see a chapter devoted to the powerful framing macro. The DataCAD 12 Project Book was updated from its previous version by Michael Smith, who is a registered architect and a partner at Signature Architects, as well as an avid DataCAD user. He is the author of The Official DataCAD User s Guide, and DataCAD 10 Advanced Construction Drawing and Visualization. Dr. Leonard O. Nasman has experience as a university professor, educator, drafting instructor, design engineer, and drafter. He has created practical and popular books, video tapes, and computer software.

Offering cross-referenced, accessible overviews of key theoretical issues and practical methods, Data Collection provides students and researchers alike... with an indispensible introduction to the tools needed for data collection. This innovative book uses clear definitions, relevant interdisciplinary examples from around the world and up-to-date suggestions for further reading to give helpful ways to gather and use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed data sets. The book is divided into seven critical parts including Data Collection: An Introduction to Research Practices; Collecting Qualitative Data; Observation and Informed Methods; Experimental and Systematic Data Collection; Survey Methods for Data Collection; The Case Study Method of Data Collection; and Concluding Suggestions for Data Collection Groups. A stimulating, practical guide which can be read as individual concepts or as a whole, this text is an important resource for students and research professionals.

Data Communication and Networking, First Edition provides a solid, thorough overview of data communications and networking for Engineering Technology... programs. This text covers information for one or more courses spanning digital communication systems, computer communication and networks, and data communications. It is specifically written and designed for engineering and engineering technology learners by using a systematic and visual approach with abundant tables, illustrations, and practical examples making it easy for students to comprehend concepts. Content begins with data communication, signal conversion and issues in data transmission. Each chapter includes an introduction, summary of key information, as well as practice questions and problems with answers. The text also includes coverage of network and network standards, Ethernet, network components and Transmission Control and Internets Protocols (TCP/IP). The integration of applications and laboratory experiments are found throughout the text, making Data Communication and Networking, First Edition a one-of-a-kind and practical text.

Data communications and computer networks are becoming increasingly more important--today's business world could not function without either. DATABASE... COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS offers a balance between technical and practical aspects of data communication. Business managers, computer programmers, system designers, and home computer users alike need a through understanding of the basic features, operations, and limitations of different types of computer networks. DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS introduces concepts that help the reader achieve an in-depth understanding of the often complex topic of data communications and computer networks by balancing the more technical aspects and the everyday practical aspects. The sixth edition retains many of the elements that made the fifth edition so popular, including readability and coverage of the most current technologies. This book offers full coverage of wireless technologies, industry convergence, compression techniques, network security, LAN technologies, VoIP, and expanded coverage of error detection and correction.

Data communications and computer networks are vital in today's business world. Whether your career entails business management, computer programming,... system design, or a related area, DATABASE COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS, 7th Edition will give you the thorough understanding you need of basic features, operations, and limitations of different types of computer networks. The Seventh Edition retains many of the elements that made past editions so popular, including readability, coverage of the most current technologies, and a balanced presentation of both technical and practical everyday aspects of data communications. This book offers full coverage of wireless technologies, industry convergence, compression techniques, network security, LAN technologies, VoIP, and error detection and correction.

Data Communications and Networking is designed to help students understand the basics of data communications and networking, and the protocols used in... the Internet in particular by using the protocol layering of the Internet and TCP/IP protocol suite. Technologies related to data communication and networking may be the fastest growing in today's culture. The appearance of some new social networking applications is a testimony to this claim. In this Internet-oriented society, specialists need to be trained to run and manage the Internet, part of the Internet, or an organization's network that is connected to the Internet. As both the number and types of students are increasing, it is essential to have a textbook that provides coverage of the latest advances, while presenting the material in a way that is accessible to students with little or no background in the field. Using a bottom-up approach, Data Communications and Networking presents this highly technical subject matter without relying on complex formulas by using a strong pedagogical approach supported by more than 830 figures. Now in its Fifth Edition, this textbook brings the beginning student right to the forefront of the latest advances in the field, while presenting the fundamentals in a clear, straightforward manner. Students will find better coverage, improved figures and better explanations on cutting-edge material. The "bottom-up" approach allows instructors to cover the material in one course, rather than having separate courses on data communications and networking.

Data Communications and Networking, 3/e provides a comprehensive and current introduction to networking technologies. The book is accessible to... students from all backgrounds and uses hundreds of figures to visually represent concepts. The new edition has been completely updated to reflect the constantly changing world of network technologies. Enhanced coverage of bluetooth, wireless, satellites, as well as four new chapters on security have been added. The book has also improved its coverage of high speed access to the internet with more on DSL, Cable TV, and SONET. The third edition has transitioned from using the 7-layer OSI model to the 5-layer Internet Model. More time is spent on TCP/IP in the new organization. Forouzan's book continues to be supported by an On-line Learning Center (OLC) that contains many extra resources for students and instructors. Some of the features include PowerPoints, solutions, self-quizzing, and Flash animations that illustrate concepts.

As one of the fastest growing technologies in our culture today, data communications and networking presents a unique challenge for instructors. As... both the number and types of students are increasing, it is essential to have a textbook that provides coverage of the latest advances, while presenting the material in a way that is accessible to students with little or no background in the field. Using a bottom-up approach, Data Communications and Networking presents this highly technical subject matter without relying on complex formulas by using a strong pedagogical approach supported by more than 700 figures. Now in its Fourth Edition, this textbook brings the beginning student right to the forefront of the latest advances in the field, while presenting the fundamentals in a clear, straightforward manner. Students will find better coverage, improved figures and better explanations on cutting-edge material. The "bottom-up" approach allows instructors to cover the material in one course, rather than having separate courses on data communications and networking.

This book is the first graduate-level textbook presenting a comprehensive treatment of Data Converters. It provides comprehensive definition of the... parameters used to specify data converters, and covers all the architectures used in Nyquist-rate data converters. The book uses Simulink and Matlab extensively in examples and problem sets. This is a textbook that is also essential for engineering professionals as it was written in response to a shortage of organically organized material on the topic. The book assumes a solid background in analog and digital circuits as well as a working knowledge of simulation tools for circuit and behavioral analysis.

This book is an easy-to-read primer that describes what it takes to increase student achievement at every grade level, subject area, and student group.... Readers will learn how to use data to drive their continuous improvement process as they develop an appreciation of the various types of data, uses for data, and how data are involved with the school improvement process.This short book is conversational, accessible, and perfect for a book study by teachers, administrators, and support staff before beginning a comprehensive data process.

This book will help you understand how to integrate data-based decisions into the daily work of the school. It is a practical and relevant handbook for... converting data into wise decision-making and planning. It will give you the skills to successfully--Make data-based decisions -Measure student learning and program effectiveness -Evaluate student progress-Use data to improve instruction -Integrate a "Dynamic Planning" process into the daily operation of your school

Data Driven Decision Making for Effective School Leadership is a brief supplement for K-12 inservice teachers (especially those served by ASCD). ... It explores the role of data in making effective instructional, financial, and administrative decisions in schools.  This is a significant issue in Educational Administration, and, in today's standards-based testing environment in K-12 education.  The book covers concepts and foundations of data-driven decision making, basic applications, and basic statistical concepts. For inservice K-12 teachers, especially those served by ASCD.