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Now you can build your own games for your Xbox 360 (R), Windows (R) Phone 7, or Windows-based PC — as you learn the underlying concepts for computer programming. Use this hands-on guide to dive straight into your first project — adding new tools and tricks to your arsenal as you go. No experience required Learn XNA and C# fundamentals — and increase the challenge with each chapter Write code to create and control game behavior Build your games display — from graphics and text to lighting and 3-D effects Capture and cue sounds Process input from keyboards and gamepads Create features for one or multiple players Tweak existing games — and invent totally new ones. |
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Teach yourself how to create professional-looking business and technical diagrams with Visio 2010 — one step at a time. With Step by Step, you get hands-on guidance for using vector graphics to visualize, analyze, and communicate complex information, systems, and processes. Learn how to navigate the Ribbon user interface in Visio 2010 Build organization charts, floor plans, database models, and other diagrams Add color, text, and other effects Connect shapes and create effective flowcharts and workflow diagrams Visualize and analyze data with new PivotDiagrams Insert and modify diagrams in other Microsoft Office documents Create your own shapes and templates and build custom diagrams. |
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Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-662, the required exam for the new MCTS: Microsoft ® Exchange Server 2010, Configuring certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft® study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most-including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs to give you the skills and expertise you can use on the job. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. This official study guide covers installing Exchange servers; configuring Exchange recipients and public folders, client access (including Microsoft® Outlook® Web Access), and message transport; monitoring databases, mail flow, and connectivity; generating reports; implementing high availability and recovery; and, configuring message compliance and security. Then assess yourself using the 200 practice questions on CD, featuring multiple customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher-making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment. |
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Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-515-and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you’ve learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: •Program a new application; add and configure server controls •Manage data input, user state, and security •Implement data source controls and data-bound controls •Use AJAX-enabled forms and scripts •Create and consume XML Web services and WFC services •Design for accessibility, globalization, and mobility •Debug, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications Then, assess your skills with the practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The practice test materials are available as a download along with your ebook version of the kit, and will be located in your account. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com. |
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