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* If you define all the JPA fields and relationships in your entity class, then Roo will automatically delete the corresponding *_Roo_DbManaged.aj ITD file.
* The @PathVariable not only binds the value of the URI variables to method parameters, but also performs type conversion.
Creating and managing user accounts in Microsoft Windows SBS 2011
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Drew Hills (MCITP MCSE DCNE SBSC BEngTech (Elec) ) Robert Crane (BE MBA MCP) | April 2012 | Enterprise Articles Microsoft
The majority of time administrating a network is spent managing users. Users not only need access to a Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 network but they all need access to its resources. The key to good network administration is doing this in the most effective manner. Probably the most important part of a network will be the users. They need access to the resources on the server as well as the services that it provides. To do this securely they are firstly going to need a network login ID that identifies them to the domain. They will typically use this login ID at a workstation connected to the domain.
In this article by Robert Crane and Drew Hills, co-authors of (MCTS): Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide, we shall look at creating and managing user accounts.
Read Creating and managing user accounts in Microsoft Windows SBS 2011 in fullThe Components of TM1
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James D. Miller | April 2012 | Enterprise Articles IBM
In this article by James D. Miller, author of IBM Cognos TM1 Developer's Certification Guide, we will identify and discuss each of the components of IBM Cognos TM1 that are covered in the current IBM Cognos TM1 Developer (Test COG-310) certification exam. The current exam assigns a weightage of 3 percent to this topic. The components of TM1 are divided into two basic types which are:
- Client components
- Sever components
Dynamic Flash Charts - FusionCharts style
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Pallav Nadhani Sanket Nadhani Shamasis Bhattacharya | April 2012 | Beginner's Guides Java
FusionCharts Suite helps you create stunning charts, gauges, and maps in a jiffy for all your web and enterprise applications. Using it, you can build awesome dashboards, reports, analytics, monitors, surveys that blend aesthetic elegance and actionable insights.
In this artice by Sanket Nadhani, Shamasis Bhattacharya, and Pallav Nadhani, authors of FusionCharts Beginner's Guide, we will look at the features of FusionCharts. We will cover the following topics:
- Learn how to set up FusionCharts
- Build your first chart and configure basic parameters
- Understand the eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and JavaScript Object Notation(JSON) data format supported by FusionCharts and different ways to provide it to the chart
- Learn how to build charts with multiple series and axes
- Create advanced charts such as Combination charts
Microsoft Silverlight 5: Working with Services
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Gill Cleeren Kevin Dockx | April 2012 | Microsoft
In this article by Gill Cleeren and Kevin Dockx, authors of Microsoft Silverlight 5 Data and Services Cookbook, we will cover:
- Connecting and reading from a standardized service
- Persisting data using a standardized service
- Configuring cross-domain calls
- Working cross-domain from a trusted application
- Reading XML using HttpWebRequest
Social Media for Wordpress: Build Communities, Engage Members and Promote Your Site
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Michael Kuhlmann | April 2012 | WordPress
In this article by Michael Kuhlmann we'll be learning the following topics:
- Why customer value proposition, sustainability, and timing matter
- How to set up memberships and make category-specific content restrictions applicable only to non-members
- Key opportunities to mention your other social networking accounts on our site
- How to implement page-specific custom scripts like a countdown timer
- More ways to reward site members for using our site
Let's bring some of these ideas to fruition.
Read Social Media for Wordpress: Build Communities, Engage Members and Promote Your Site in fullGradebook-An Introduction
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Rebecca Barrington | April 2012 | e-Learning Moodle
If you are using Moodle , you are likely to be delivering some form of course content or providing resources to others. This could be for supporting learning, training, or other educational activity. Many online courses, qualifications, or educational resources have a final goal which is likely to include required elements to be completed. The gradebook can be a valuable tool to help the teacher to manage the online course and track the progress of the student through the required elements. This article by Rebecca Barrington, author of Moodle Gradebook will introduce you to the gradebook and the key features it offers. It will outline the benefits of using the gradebook, the activities that can be graded and used within the gradebook, and the types of grades that can be used.
Read Gradebook-An Introduction in fullSetting up a BizTalk Server Environment
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Steef-Jan Wiggers | April 2012 | Enterprise Articles Microsoft
BizTalk enables the integration and managment of automated business processes within or across organizational boundaries. To build a solid BizTalk solution, deploy a robust environment, and keep it running smoothly you sometimes need to broaden your spectrum, explore all possibilities, and choose the best solution for your purpose. In this article by Steef-Jan Wiggers, author of BizTalk Server 2010 Cookbook, we will cover:
- Gathering requirements by asking the right questions
- Analyzing requirements and creating a design
- Installing and using the BizTak Best Practices Analyzer
- Validating BizTalk installation with the BizTalk Benchmark Wizard tool
- Automating performance analysis by using the PAL tool
Hours 1-12: Your Quest Begins!
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Christer Kaitila | April 2012 | Beginner's Guides Open Source
This article by Christer Kaitila, author of The Game Jam Survival Guide focuses on the early stages of a Game Jam. These most important first few hours will set the state for the rest of your experience. Topics that we will cover include:
- Dealing with the Game Jam theme
- An example of a winning entry
- Coming up with a plan of action
- Brainstorming and prototyping
Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8: Call Routing, Dial Plan, and E.164
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Tanner Ezell | March 2012 | Enterprise Articles
This article by Tanner Ezell, author of Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8: Expert Administration Cookbook focuses on implementing local route groups, device pools, and route patterns. All the recipes in this article require administrator access to the Unified Communications Manager (UCM). It is strongly recommended you get comfortable performing these recipes in a lab environment before implementing them into production.
We will cover:
- Implementing local route groups with device pools for E.164 call routing
- Implementing E.164 route patterns and partitions
- Implementing E.164 called and calling party transformations
- Implementing least cost call routing using Tail End Hop Off
- Implementing call restrictions with line blocking patterns and calling search spaces
Collaboration Features in Alfresco Share
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Amita Bhandari Pallika Majmudar Vinita Choudhary | March 2012 | Content Management Open Source
Alfresco Share offers a number of such features out-of-the-box. These are features that ensure effective task management. These are completely customizable if need be. The numerous technologies and tools that Alfresco supports ensures that no, or minimal, change be made to the enterprise's existing infrastructure.
Enterprises have a number of tasks that require its people to be able to effectively manage their tasks and schedules. For the purpose of managing intra- and inter-team events, a variety of collaboration tools like calendars, forums, and so on are available. More often than not, there are tools independent of each other, or they may not be compatible with existing systems that are in place.
In this article by Pallika Majmudar, co-author of Alfresco Share, we shall understand the various collaborative features like wiki, blogs, data lists, calendar, discussions, and lists features that Share has on offer.
By the end of this article, you will have learned about:
- Wiki pages and blogs in Share
- Managing data lists
- Creating events in Alfresco Share
- Effective collaboration through discussions
- Managing and creating data lists
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