IT programming books related reviews
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Beginning E-Commerce with Visual Basic, ASP, SQL Server 7.0 and MTS
Publisher: Peer Information
Authors: Matthew Reynolds
Rating: 5/5
Title: Beginning E-Commerce with Visual Basic, ASP, SQL Server 7.0 and MTS
Publisher: Peer Information
Authors: Matthew Reynolds
Rating: 5/5
If you want to build the sophisticated and secure E-Commerce web site in ASP and VB, this book is right to you. Many of books conferred about how to build a shopping cart but not the security of the transaction.At first before I buy this book, I want to learn about web security that applied in internet banking or in transaction, so then I start to read several books about SSL, SET, Digital Certificates, PKI, etc. I just find much information about the infrastructures (like an introduction) not the application.At least I find this book and read the index, then I find that all I want to know available in here obviously and completed with the installations (of course it is 600 pages). SSL, Digital Certificates, etc wouldn't conferred to deep/detail, but I think that's no problem, because this book will show you how to actually build the site content and features, I just applied it online. It is like if you can create the animation from Macromedia Flash then not necessary to knowing how Macromedia Flash software created isn't? ^_^.After buy this book, don't forget to download the source code and the explanations of this book. (Only in several KB). You'll find the address in book, where you can download the files.Hei...I just apply the informations of this book to my website...
Product: Book Hardcover
Title: Microsoft SQL Server 2000(TM) Performance Tuning Technical Reference
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Authors: Edward Whalen, Marcilina Garcia
Rating: 5/5
Title: Microsoft SQL Server 2000(TM) Performance Tuning Technical Reference
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Authors: Edward Whalen, Marcilina Garcia
Rating: 5/5
Strong recommendations from others brought me to this book and I feel obliged to give back.
This is a masterpiece.Well researched and well written
I Got a hold of a couple of concepts missed in other books because of the lucidity of the examples and explanations.
Great book If you read it you will understand why....Michael Tubuo Ngong
Product: Book Paperback
Title: MySQL and PHP From Scratch
Publisher: Que
Authors: Wade Maxfield
Rating: 3/5
Title: MySQL and PHP From Scratch
Publisher: Que
Authors: Wade Maxfield
Rating: 3/5
Maxfield did a good job of explaining how to set up and integrate MySQL, Apache, and PHP, creating a development platform under UNIX. But Appendix A, which is more than half the book, is not much more helpful than the PHP Manual.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Oracle PL/SQL 101
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Authors: Christopher Allen
Rating: 1/5
Title: Oracle PL/SQL 101
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Authors: Christopher Allen
Rating: 1/5
This book is incorrectly titled. It should read Oracle 101 SQL not PL/SQL. Simply put there are only 2 skimpy chapters on PL/SQL. If looking for PL/SQL purchase a different text and save yourself the aggravation and lost cost issues.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: MCSE Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation: Readiness Review Exam 70-229 (Pro-Certification)
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Authors: Sharon Bjeletich, Eddy Hahn
Rating: 1/5
Title: MCSE Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation: Readiness Review Exam 70-229 (Pro-Certification)
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Authors: Sharon Bjeletich, Eddy Hahn
Rating: 1/5
Having passed the SQL Server 6.5 exam, I didn't even find this much help as a review or prep for SQL 2000... Had to get a better book immediately!
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Oracle 9i Java Programming: Solutions for Developers Using PL/SQL and Java
Publisher: Peer Information
Authors: Bjarki Holm, John Carnell, Tomas Stubbs, Poornachandra Sarang, Kevin Mukhar, Sant Singh, Jaeda Goodman, Ben Marcotte, Mauricio Naranjo, Anand Raj, Mark Piermanini
Rating: 1/5
Title: Oracle 9i Java Programming: Solutions for Developers Using PL/SQL and Java
Publisher: Peer Information
Authors: Bjarki Holm, John Carnell, Tomas Stubbs, Poornachandra Sarang, Kevin Mukhar, Sant Singh, Jaeda Goodman, Ben Marcotte, Mauricio Naranjo, Anand Raj, Mark Piermanini
Rating: 1/5
First of all, let me correct any misconceptions you might be having about this book: It is not about general, three-tier web development using Oracle and Java - instead, it is focused entirely on in-database programming with stored procedures, using Java where PL/SQL either has no solution or lacks in some aspect.For me, this book was very useful. Before I read it, I didn't see much use in Java stored procedures, finding PL/SQL a much better alternative. In short, this book tries hard to illustrate the role of each language within the Oracle database, and in the end, is successful in doing that. The issue of PL/SQL vs. Java - both in terms of performance and usefulness - is a concurrent theme throughout most of the book. For me, that latter half was the real meat on the bone. The first chapters are thought for beginners to Java and JDBC, but I skipped them mostly. The chapters on security, OS resources and PL/SQL-Java interoperability were very useful. I actually found more than one case where Java would have made a great difference for a past project! Additionally, I appreciated the performance section at the back, which cleared up many of my initial misconceptions on the subject.To summarize: If you are interested in extending your Oracle database applications by using the abilities of Java, this is the right book for you.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Database Implementation Online Training Kit: McSe Training for Exam 70-029 (It-Online Training Kit)
Publisher: Microsoft Press Rating: 4/5
Title: Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Database Implementation Online Training Kit: McSe Training for Exam 70-029 (It-Online Training Kit)
Publisher: Microsoft Press Rating: 4/5
For those who just want to achieve MCDBA and if only score is relevant to you, here is my score 897/1000 for (70-029) and 920/1000 for (70-028).Look at my review on SQL Server 7.0 System Administration Online Training Kit (70-028). I hold the same opinion for this (70-029) training kit. Yes, there are still mistakes, and not enough coverage of the subject material. I can never stress enough; you still need to have the 'Inside MS SQL Server 7.0', 'Books Online' (comes with the 120 days evaluation SQL Server 7.0 software with this kit) and actual code implementation experience. You need more time to prepare and expose yourself to this particular course. Time is the essence. This examination can be a long one, more difficult than others, but nothing is difficult if you have the determination to succeed.
Product: Book Unknown Binding
Title: Special Edition Using Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Publisher: Que
Authors: Stephen Wynkoop
Rating: 4/5
Title: Special Edition Using Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Publisher: Que
Authors: Stephen Wynkoop
Rating: 4/5
Like all other books from this series ("Special Edition. Using...") which I have seen, this book covers a wide range of material on the subject but is a bit shallow. Nevertheless it is useful for both database administrators and developers. The explanation is quite clear and comprehensive, though I think sometimes more examples would be helpful.The author obviously assumes that readers already have some experience with databases, most probably with previous versions of MS SQL server. If you don't have any database experience at all (not necessarily with MS SQL) you may have problems because the author doesn't explain in details the general principles of relational databases but just shows how they are implemented in MS SQL 7.0.In my opinion if you are not scared by what I said above you will find this book useful.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Oracle Utilities: Using Hidden Programs, Import/Export, SQL*Loader, Oradebug, Dbverify, Tkprof and More
Publisher: Rampant TechPress
Authors: Dave Moore
Rating: 4/5
Title: Oracle Utilities: Using Hidden Programs, Import/Export, SQL*Loader, Oradebug, Dbverify, Tkprof and More
Publisher: Rampant TechPress
Authors: Dave Moore
Rating: 4/5
Content directed to new land and showed how to find such info in future releases.. Introduction to OraStack, OraDim, MaxMem.. and Java within Oracle is excellent. Well balanced content..
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Oracle 9i Java Programming: Solutions for Developers Using PL/SQL and Java
Publisher: Peer Information
Authors: Bjarki Holm, John Carnell, Tomas Stubbs, Poornachandra Sarang, Kevin Mukhar, Sant Singh, Jaeda Goodman, Ben Marcotte, Mauricio Naranjo, Anand Raj, Mark Piermanini
Rating: 1/5
Title: Oracle 9i Java Programming: Solutions for Developers Using PL/SQL and Java
Publisher: Peer Information
Authors: Bjarki Holm, John Carnell, Tomas Stubbs, Poornachandra Sarang, Kevin Mukhar, Sant Singh, Jaeda Goodman, Ben Marcotte, Mauricio Naranjo, Anand Raj, Mark Piermanini
Rating: 1/5
O9iJP is loaded with examples, on integrating Java with Oracle technologies such as PL/SQL, SQL*Loader, interMedia Text, and more. Rather than a guide to Java, JDBC or PL/SQL, this book is first and foremost a collection of useful tips and tricks, that I found of great value.For example, in one of my own applications, I had been using C procs for extended file handling (working with directories, etc.). The file handling package developed and illustrated O9iJP showed me a much better alternative, as I had been having contsant maintenance problems with the C procs (related to listener setup, etc.).
