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Tutorial: Creating and distributing custom forms with Outlook
Apr 2005
Although they're often overlooked, Outlook's custom form design features make it simple to add functionality and make Outlook a more valuable collaborative tool within your organization. Here's a...
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SolutionBase: Preparing to migrate from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007
Apr 2007
Exchange 2007 represents a bigger change to Exchange administrators than the move from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. You just can't put a CD in the drive and click Setup. Here's what you'll need...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Migrating from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2007
Apr 2007
Your company may have decided to sit out Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003 updates, but now you've decided to make the jump to Exchange Server 2007. What's in store? In this article, Brien Posey...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Book chapters
Format Web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Aug 2007
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standard enables you to apply a property or group of properties to an object by applying a style to that object. Learn how to use CSS to control the presentation...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Plan a successful migration to Exchange Server 2010
Oct 2009
This sample chapter from Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Unleashed will help administrators implement their build or upgrade through standardized processes of planning, prototyping, and migrating...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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TechRepublic's E-mail Usage Policy
Jul 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal e-mail use at work is a leading cause of lost productivity. In addition, personal e-mail use can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers'...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Build classes for the business logic layer in .NET
Aug 2007
Classes are central to development in .NET. In this chapter download from Doing Objects in Visual Basic 2005, learn how to build classes for the business logic layer. Study the fundamentals of...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Downloads
How do I... Publish my Outlook 2007 calendar on the Internet?
Sep 2007
The Publish Calendar feature in Outlook 2007 lets you publish your calendar on the Internet for a set span of time so that anyone you grant access to can view it in Outlook 2007 or in an Internet...
Provided by Tiffany Songvilay
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10 things to love (and hate) about IE 8
Sep 2008
Does IE 8 offer some legitimate enhancements -- or is it just more of the same? Deb Shinder runs through several of the new IE 8 features, many of which she says are big improvements.This download...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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SolutionBase: Customize Firefox using about:config
May 2007
One of the best things about Firefox is its flexibility and extensibility. Here's how you can tweak settings inside of Firefox using about:config.
Provided by Derek Schauland
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10 IE8 Accelerators worth checking out
Sep 2009
Internet Explorer 8's Accelerators can expedite all sorts of browser tasks. Here are some you may find particularly useful.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 Firefox extensions that enhance security
Nov 2009
Compromising Web sites has become cybercriminals' favorite method of getting malware installed on computers. This PDF article and PowerPoint presentation offer 10 ways to beef-up Firefox and make...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Book chapters
Make your Web pages stand out with these scripting tips for non-programmers
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself HTML & XHTML in 24 Hours, 6th Edition teaches you some basic scripting techniques to help make your Web pages stand out from the crowd. Within...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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10 things you should know about Google's Gmail service
Nov 2005
The 10 things listed in this document will draw out some of Gmail's hidden features and make this Web-based e-mail client event more appealing. Being connected to e-mail no matter where you are...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Outlook Tips for Road Warriors
Jan 2005
Working efficiently with Microsoft Outlook is a real challenge for users who are traveling or working off-site. This guide describes a dozen ways that mobile users can maximize productivity when...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Master PHP's core Web development functions
May 2005
PHP provides an easy and powerful way to build dynamic Web content. This sample chapter from O'Reilly's PHP Cookbook shows how to program some of the building blocks of dynamic content with PHP,...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Book chapters
Design and build better Web sites with templates developed in Dreamweaver 8
Apr 2006
This chapter download from Dreamweaver 8: The Missing Manual, by David Sawyer McFarland shows you how to develop templates for your Web site using the latest features found in Dreamweaver 8....
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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10 ways to boost traffic to your Web site
Sep 2010
You can increase the number of visitors to your Web site by following some pretty simple, practical steps. Brien Posey shares some of the strategies that have worked for him.This download is also...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Backgrounds in Web design
Apr 2011
In this four-part tutorial, Ryan Boudreaux walks through the process of creating a unified Web site theme. As he builds a sample layout, he demonstrates...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 things to consider before transitioning from Exchange 2003 to 2010
May 2010
The key to a smooth Exchange transition is planning -- and lots of it. Brien Posey takes you through the key aspects of the process.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Brien Posey
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10 ways to get the most out of Bing
Aug 2009
Even if you're a firmly entrenched Google user, you might find some useful new functionality in Bing. Greg Shultz looks at a few of the Bing features you might want to investigate.This download is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 reasons why you should begin phasing out Exchange public folders
Jan 2010
The Exchange public folders feature has become a little long in the tooth. Brien Posey explains why it's time to consider alternatives.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Build better Web forms with these eight user interface tips
Mar 2005
Web forms are an excellent way to gather and exchange information with your Web site's users, especially when that exchange is part of an e-commerce transaction. However, a Web form that users...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Set your Web pages in motion with Dynamic HTML
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself HTML & XHTML in 24 Hours, 6th Edition teaches you some basic DHTML scripts to animate the contents of your Web pages. Learn how to use Dynamic...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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TechRepublic's ultimate Outlook companion
Jul 2003
Don't wait for users to ask for advice--be proactive and help them improve their Outlook skills with this compilation of Outlook and Outlook Express tips. This download contains over 100 pages of...
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35 PHP functions for parsing and manipulating URLs and HTML
Apr 2005
PHP comes with numerous functions for parsing and manipulating URLs and HTML documents. These functions make it possible to easily accomplish specialized tasks, such as turning text into HTML,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Gather information with HTML forms
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours, 7th Edition, discusses how to create HTML forms for gathering customer information. Learn how to create HTML forms...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Reduce Inbox clutter with these three efficient email replies
May 2010
If you deal with an overwhelming volume of email, these simple reply strategies will save you tons of time and keep your Inbox manageable. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Dave Johnson
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E-mail Etiquette: E-mail Made Easy
Apr 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about the proper use of e-mail and Internet resources in your organization--even if you don't consider yourself a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Quick Guide: Apache 2.2
Mar 2006
Apache rules the Internet when it comes to being a platform for Web servers. If you're looking to deploy a Web server, this guide will show you how to get up to speed quickly with the issues...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Tech Tips for Outlook Support - ISO
Dec 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Tech Tips for Outlook Support. This download is a complete image of the CD available for sale in our TechRepublic catalog. With 300-plus insightful tips...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Web Hosting Solutions Pack
Jun 2005
The Web Hosting Solutions Pack includes four Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, the Vendor Reference Questionnaire, and the Financial Scenario Planner. These...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Developer's Guide to Web Services?ISO
Dec 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Developer's Guide to Web Services CD-ROM, the companion to the book Developer's Guide to Web Services. This download is a complete image of the CD...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic Pro's Ultimate Tech Bookmarks
Nov 2005
Simplify your Internet experience. Store more than 250 bookmarks at a glance! Download this pre-formatted HTML bookmark collection, submit your recommendations, and check back often for the most...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Learning basic Microsoft Outlook Keyboard Shortcuts
Apr 2005
GUIs make applications like Microsoft Outlook much easier to learn, but having to reach for the mouse can actually be counter-productive. Knowing a few keyboard shortcuts can save you some time....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic FastAnswer: Navigating Internet Explorer 6.0 without a mouse
Sep 2006
You can download and distribute this FastAnswer to your users to help them find quick keyboard shortcuts necessary to navigate Internet Explorer 6.0 without using a mouse. This download is...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Windows Server Report, August 2005
Aug 2005
TechRepublic Pro 's Windows Server Report for August deals with clustering Exchange 2003, recovering from Exchange 2003 errors, what you'll find in Windows Update Services, and network...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 Chrome extensions that enhance online security
Jun 2010
Google Chrome is known for being secure. But you can improve both online security and functionality with the help of these third-party extensions.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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10 things to look for in an ISP
Aug 2010
Choosing the wrong ISP can spell doom for many businesses today. Making the right choice involves careful analysis of many factors, from uptime to capacity to equipment to field response. This...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Best practices for mobile Web application development
Jul 2006
Because of the widespread use of World Wide Web technologies over the Internet, a variety of content and services are now easily accessible from desktop and notebook computing platforms. Web...
Provided by Peter V. Mikhalenko
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Book chapters
Improve your HTML using refactoring techniques
May 2008
Refactoring code lets you rewrite it without introducing bugs -- and a similar approach can be used to improve your HTML. This sample chapter from Refactoring HTML: Improving the Design of...
Provided by Addison-Wesley
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Book chapters
Integrate services into business processes to achieve your SOA objectives
May 2008
A correctly implemented service-oriented architecture (SOA) is built on flexible and effective business and infrastructure services. This sample chapter from Implementing SOA: Total Architecture...
Provided by Addison-Wesley
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How do I... Use CSS to manipulate a background image?
Feb 2008
CSS allows you to use background graphics in a wide number of tasteful and versatile ways. Not only can graphics exist as backgrounds to entire pages, but you can also employ CSS to assign a...
Provided by John Lee
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How do I... Use saved searches to organize e-mail and RSS feeds in Thunderbird?
Nov 2007
Mozilla Thunderbird's saved searches allow users to automatically search a choice of folders or all folders using set parameters and rules. This means that if you want all e-mails and RSS feeds on...
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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Book chapters
Exploit these online resources to promote healthier, lower-stress special-needs traveling
Nov 2007
Over the past decade, the Internet has utterly transformed the travel industry. A wealth of online resources has allowed both business and holiday travelers to make savvier, more cost-effective...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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10 common Web design mistakes to watch out for
Oct 2007
When you start designing a Web site, your options are wide open. Yet all that potential can lead to problems that may cause your Web site to fall short of your goals. Whether you're building a...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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Book chapters
Use Ruby on Rails to create a social networking Web site with full community searching and browsing functionality
Oct 2007
Ruby on Rails is fast displacing PHP, ASP, and J2EE as programmers' development framework of choice, thanks to its elegant design and emphasis on practical results. Learn how to build large-scale...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Send requests in Ajax using HTTP
Sep 2007
Of the various protocols that are used for communication over the Web, perhaps the most important may be Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), a protocol that is also fundamental to Ajax...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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How Do I... Create a custom Web user interface for my Flash video?
Sep 2007
Adobe Flash's video technology is all over the Web, and is an example of how Internet video has finally arrived after overcoming many technological hurdles over the past decade. The latest version...
Provided by John Lee
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Book chapters
Read and write RSS feeds with XML
Sep 2007
Learn the basics of XML by exploring one of its most popular applications, RSS feeds, in this chapter download from Sams Teach Yourself Java 6 in 21 Days, 5th Edition. Chapter coverage includes:...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Demystify service orientation and learn how it is transforming distributed computing
Sep 2007
The fundamental goal of SOA and service orientation is to produce something with repeatable value, long-term benefit, and inherent flexibility for the strategic good of the organization. The...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Downloads
How do I... Publish my Outlook 2007 calendar on the Internet?
Sep 2007
The Publish Calendar feature in Outlook 2007 lets you publish your calendar on the Internet for a set span of time so that anyone you grant access to can view it in Outlook 2007 or in an Internet...
Provided by Tiffany Songvilay
-
Book chapters
Build classes for the business logic layer in .NET
Aug 2007
Classes are central to development in .NET. In this chapter download from Doing Objects in Visual Basic 2005, learn how to build classes for the business logic layer. Study the fundamentals of...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
Format Web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Aug 2007
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standard enables you to apply a property or group of properties to an object by applying a style to that object. Learn how to use CSS to control the presentation...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Apache: The engine that powers the Web
Aug 2007
Beyond Linux, the most famous and widely used piece of open source software is the Apache Web server. Once by far the most dominant Web server software on the Internet, Apache still powers about...
Provided by TechRepublic
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TechRepublic CSS Reference Table
Aug 2007
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is becoming the de facto standard for many Web developers. But remembering the right value for the numerous CSS properties can be a challenge. Keep this easy-to-use...
Provided by Tony Patton
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Microsoft Expression Web: Right tool for the job?
Jul 2007
Microsoft recently released Expression Web, which replaces its venerable HTML editor, FrontPage. Expression Web falls into the Expression family, aimed at Web designers and positioned between...
Provided by Justin James
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Downloads
10 things you should know about Microsoft Expression Web
Jul 2007
Microsoft recently released Expression Web, which replaces the venerable FrontPage HTML editor and Web site design tool. Expression Web has come a long way from its FrontPage roots, but it still...
Provided by Justin James
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Downloads
How do I... Customize Apache Server log files to track my Web site
Jun 2007
For a Web site owner or administrator trying to gauge the popularity and usability of his/her Web site, log file analysis is possibly the most powerful tool available. Server log files, which...
Provided by Melonfire
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Downloads
A quick reference guide of HTML tags and their attributes
May 2007
Creating documents in HTML or with HTML tags is a common task for many IT professionals these days. This colorful quick reference download will save you time and aggravation when you are trying to...
Provided by John Lee
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Customize Firefox using about:config
May 2007
One of the best things about Firefox is its flexibility and extensibility. Here's how you can tweak settings inside of Firefox using about:config.
Provided by Derek Schauland
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Finding the hidden bells and whistles in Firefox
Apr 2007
Firefox 2.0 is a very popular browser, but there's more to it than what meets the eye. Derek Schauland shows you what you can find behind the scenes by giving a brief look at Firefox's about: pages.
Provided by Derek Schauland
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SolutionBase: Build a quick and inexpensive content management system with phpWebSite
Apr 2007
Managing content on a web site can be complicated and expensive. Fortunately, you can solve both of these problems using the open source tool called phpWebSite. Jack Wallen shows how it works.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Migrating from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2007
Apr 2007
Your company may have decided to sit out Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003 updates, but now you've decided to make the jump to Exchange Server 2007. What's in store? In this article, Brien Posey...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Preparing to migrate from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007
Apr 2007
Exchange 2007 represents a bigger change to Exchange administrators than the move from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. You just can't put a CD in the drive and click Setup. Here's what you'll need...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Use phpWebsite to power a community-driven Web site
Apr 2007
PhpWebsite makes for a powerful content management system, but you can use it for more than just that. In this article, Jack Wallen shows you how to use it to create a community-driven Web site.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Monitoring DHCP server performance statistics in Windows Server 2003
Apr 2007
DHCP acts as the TCP/IP address librarian on your network--passing out, tracking, and renewing address leases. Usually, DHCP is pretty much a fire-and-forget service. However, when it doesn't work...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Creating virtual hosts with Apache
Apr 2007
When you want to deploy multiple Web sites in your organization, you don't have to use multiple servers. You can use virtual servers. Here's how to configure virtual servers on Linux using Apache.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Book chapters
Write Cascading Style Sheets with style: Use the amazing em unit and other best practices
Mar 2007
Learn how to write Cascading Style Sheets with style in this sample chapter from Cascading Style Sheets: Designing for the Web, Third Edition. Investigate case studies and how they are...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Get to know the .NET Framework
Mar 2007
While it's possible to write good code in almost any environment, creating good software is much easier when the right platform and tools are available. For most Windows developers today, that...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Combine the power of HTML, CSS, and ASP.NET 2.0 to create powerful Web Forms applications using less code
Oct 2006
One of the big controversies in the Web Forms development world involves the use of HTML tables vs. pure cascading style sheets design. Taking a middle ground, this sample chapter from...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Downloads
Debrief and Defend: Firefox vs. Internet Explorer
Oct 2006
The Internet has changed the way organizations work. The Web browser has become a critical business tool for most every organization. This presentation emphasizes how Firefox, with a history of...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
How do I... Install, configure and integrate PHP and MySQL on Windows?
Oct 2006
PHP and MySQL are a powerful combination when it comes to providing dynamic content to your user base. Over the years, these two products have grown well beyond their initial niche and now power...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Book chapters
Create server-side controls that render custom HTML in ASP.NET
Sep 2006
The Web application infrastructure ASP.NET, introduced as part of version 1.0 of the Microsoft .NET Framework, provides the thin-client counterpart to Microsoft Windows client development. ASP.NET...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Book chapters
Create successful Web sites easily with these simple tools
Aug 2006
Even beginners can build a successful Web site if they have the right tools and resources. Master the tools of the trade in this sample chapter from Easy Web Design, which focuses on the array of...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Downloads
Make better Web pages by understanding the CSS box model
Aug 2006
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) have gradually become the de facto standard for HTML layout and positioning. They're easy to use, don't require any special software, and work uniformly on most major...
Provided by Melonfire
-
Downloads
Best practices for mobile Web application development
Jul 2006
Because of the widespread use of World Wide Web technologies over the Internet, a variety of content and services are now easily accessible from desktop and notebook computing platforms. Web...
Provided by Peter V. Mikhalenko
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's E-mail Usage Policy
Jul 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal e-mail use at work is a leading cause of lost productivity. In addition, personal e-mail use can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers'...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
E-mail Etiquette: E-mail Made Easy
Apr 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about the proper use of e-mail and Internet resources in your organization--even if you don't consider yourself a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: Apache 2.2
Mar 2006
Apache rules the Internet when it comes to being a platform for Web servers. If you're looking to deploy a Web server, this guide will show you how to get up to speed quickly with the issues...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 Chrome extensions that enhance online security
Jun 2010
Google Chrome is known for being secure. But you can improve both online security and functionality with the help of these third-party extensions.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
Get website metrics with AWStats
Aug 2010
Vincent Danen shows you how to set up the AWStats log file analysis program on FTP and mail servers and use the information to gain valuable insight on visitors to your website.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 things to look for in an ISP
Aug 2010
Choosing the wrong ISP can spell doom for many businesses today. Making the right choice involves careful analysis of many factors, from uptime to capacity to equipment to field response. This...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 ways to boost traffic to your Web site
Sep 2010
You can increase the number of visitors to your Web site by following some pretty simple, practical steps. Brien Posey shares some of the strategies that have worked for him.This download is also...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's E-mail Usage Policy
Jul 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal e-mail use at work is a leading cause of lost productivity. In addition, personal e-mail use can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers'...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Best practices for mobile Web application development
Jul 2006
Because of the widespread use of World Wide Web technologies over the Internet, a variety of content and services are now easily accessible from desktop and notebook computing platforms. Web...
Provided by Peter V. Mikhalenko
-
Downloads
Make better Web pages by understanding the CSS box model
Aug 2006
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) have gradually become the de facto standard for HTML layout and positioning. They're easy to use, don't require any special software, and work uniformly on most major...
Provided by Melonfire
-
Book chapters
Create successful Web sites easily with these simple tools
Aug 2006
Even beginners can build a successful Web site if they have the right tools and resources. Master the tools of the trade in this sample chapter from Easy Web Design, which focuses on the array of...
Provided by Microsoft Press
-
Downloads
CSS: Adding text to buttons
Feb 2011
These are the files included for the Web Master blog post, CSS: Adding text to buttons, by Ryan Boudreaux.
Provided by Ryan Boudreaux
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Book chapters
Create server-side controls that render custom HTML in ASP.NET
Sep 2006
The Web application infrastructure ASP.NET, introduced as part of version 1.0 of the Microsoft .NET Framework, provides the thin-client counterpart to Microsoft Windows client development. ASP.NET...
Provided by Microsoft Press
-
Downloads
How do I... Install, configure and integrate PHP and MySQL on Windows?
Oct 2006
PHP and MySQL are a powerful combination when it comes to providing dynamic content to your user base. Over the years, these two products have grown well beyond their initial niche and now power...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Debrief and Defend: Firefox vs. Internet Explorer
Oct 2006
The Internet has changed the way organizations work. The Web browser has become a critical business tool for most every organization. This presentation emphasizes how Firefox, with a history of...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Combine the power of HTML, CSS, and ASP.NET 2.0 to create powerful Web Forms applications using less code
Oct 2006
One of the big controversies in the Web Forms development world involves the use of HTML tables vs. pure cascading style sheets design. Taking a middle ground, this sample chapter from...
Provided by Microsoft Press
-
Downloads
Website design from PSD to Code
Mar 2011
This is a companion download to Ryan Boudreaux's post, "Backgrounds in Web Design: Going from PSD to code." The download contains all the Photoshop, HTML, and graphic files needed to follow the...
Provided by Ryan Boudreaux
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How to specify character encoding for web content
Mar 2011
Ryan Boudreaux explains the importance of setting character encoding so that browsers render web content correctly and offers some examples for how to specify the appropriate encoding.
Provided by Ryan Boudreaux
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Adding text styles to web design
Mar 2011
This is the companion download for "Backgrounds in web design: Adding text styles." This download contains code examples and Photoshop files to accompany the tutorial.
Provided by Ryan Boudreaux
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Downloads
Backgrounds in Web design
Apr 2011
In this four-part tutorial, Ryan Boudreaux walks through the process of creating a unified Web site theme. As he builds a sample layout, he demonstrates...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Get to know the .NET Framework
Mar 2007
While it's possible to write good code in almost any environment, creating good software is much easier when the right platform and tools are available. For most Windows developers today, that...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
Write Cascading Style Sheets with style: Use the amazing em unit and other best practices
Mar 2007
Learn how to write Cascading Style Sheets with style in this sample chapter from Cascading Style Sheets: Designing for the Web, Third Edition. Investigate case studies and how they are...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Preparing to migrate from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007
Apr 2007
Exchange 2007 represents a bigger change to Exchange administrators than the move from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. You just can't put a CD in the drive and click Setup. Here's what you'll need...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Migrating from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2007
Apr 2007
Your company may have decided to sit out Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003 updates, but now you've decided to make the jump to Exchange Server 2007. What's in store? In this article, Brien Posey...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Finding the hidden bells and whistles in Firefox
Apr 2007
Firefox 2.0 is a very popular browser, but there's more to it than what meets the eye. Derek Schauland shows you what you can find behind the scenes by giving a brief look at Firefox's about: pages.
Provided by Derek Schauland
-
Downloads
A quick reference guide of HTML tags and their attributes
May 2007
Creating documents in HTML or with HTML tags is a common task for many IT professionals these days. This colorful quick reference download will save you time and aggravation when you are trying to...
Provided by John Lee
-
Downloads
How do I... Customize Apache Server log files to track my Web site
Jun 2007
For a Web site owner or administrator trying to gauge the popularity and usability of his/her Web site, log file analysis is possibly the most powerful tool available. Server log files, which...
Provided by Melonfire
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about Microsoft Expression Web
Jul 2007
Microsoft recently released Expression Web, which replaces the venerable FrontPage HTML editor and Web site design tool. Expression Web has come a long way from its FrontPage roots, but it still...
Provided by Justin James
-
Downloads
Microsoft Expression Web: Right tool for the job?
Jul 2007
Microsoft recently released Expression Web, which replaces its venerable HTML editor, FrontPage. Expression Web falls into the Expression family, aimed at Web designers and positioned between...
Provided by Justin James
-
Downloads
TechRepublic CSS Reference Table
Aug 2007
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is becoming the de facto standard for many Web developers. But remembering the right value for the numerous CSS properties can be a challenge. Keep this easy-to-use...
Provided by Tony Patton
-
Book chapters
Format Web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Aug 2007
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standard enables you to apply a property or group of properties to an object by applying a style to that object. Learn how to use CSS to control the presentation...
Provided by Sams Publishing
-
Book chapters
Build classes for the business logic layer in .NET
Aug 2007
Classes are central to development in .NET. In this chapter download from Doing Objects in Visual Basic 2005, learn how to build classes for the business logic layer. Study the fundamentals of...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
How do I... Publish my Outlook 2007 calendar on the Internet?
Sep 2007
The Publish Calendar feature in Outlook 2007 lets you publish your calendar on the Internet for a set span of time so that anyone you grant access to can view it in Outlook 2007 or in an Internet...
Provided by Tiffany Songvilay
-
Book chapters
Demystify service orientation and learn how it is transforming distributed computing
Sep 2007
The fundamental goal of SOA and service orientation is to produce something with repeatable value, long-term benefit, and inherent flexibility for the strategic good of the organization. The...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Read and write RSS feeds with XML
Sep 2007
Learn the basics of XML by exploring one of its most popular applications, RSS feeds, in this chapter download from Sams Teach Yourself Java 6 in 21 Days, 5th Edition. Chapter coverage includes:...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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How Do I... Create a custom Web user interface for my Flash video?
Sep 2007
Adobe Flash's video technology is all over the Web, and is an example of how Internet video has finally arrived after overcoming many technological hurdles over the past decade. The latest version...
Provided by John Lee
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Book chapters
Send requests in Ajax using HTTP
Sep 2007
Of the various protocols that are used for communication over the Web, perhaps the most important may be Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), a protocol that is also fundamental to Ajax...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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10 common Web design mistakes to watch out for
Oct 2007
When you start designing a Web site, your options are wide open. Yet all that potential can lead to problems that may cause your Web site to fall short of your goals. Whether you're building a...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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Book chapters
Exploit these online resources to promote healthier, lower-stress special-needs traveling
Nov 2007
Over the past decade, the Internet has utterly transformed the travel industry. A wealth of online resources has allowed both business and holiday travelers to make savvier, more cost-effective...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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How do I... Use saved searches to organize e-mail and RSS feeds in Thunderbird?
Nov 2007
Mozilla Thunderbird's saved searches allow users to automatically search a choice of folders or all folders using set parameters and rules. This means that if you want all e-mails and RSS feeds on...
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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How do I... Use CSS to manipulate a background image?
Feb 2008
CSS allows you to use background graphics in a wide number of tasteful and versatile ways. Not only can graphics exist as backgrounds to entire pages, but you can also employ CSS to assign a...
Provided by John Lee
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Book chapters
Integrate services into business processes to achieve your SOA objectives
May 2008
A correctly implemented service-oriented architecture (SOA) is built on flexible and effective business and infrastructure services. This sample chapter from Implementing SOA: Total Architecture...
Provided by Addison-Wesley
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Book chapters
Improve your HTML using refactoring techniques
May 2008
Refactoring code lets you rewrite it without introducing bugs -- and a similar approach can be used to improve your HTML. This sample chapter from Refactoring HTML: Improving the Design of...
Provided by Addison-Wesley
