Upon completing a class that used this book as a text book and studying through it for the Network+ certification test, I've had a lengthy time with Sybex's Network+ book to prepare for the N10-003 exam. This book covers all of the topics of the Network+ exam, such as: The OSI Model, TCP/IP Fundamentals, TCP/IP Utilities, Network Operating Systems, Wired and Wireless … [Read more...]
Book Review: Rootkits – Subverting the Windows Kernel
Rootkits, authored by Greg Hoglund and James Butler, is a very technical reading for a very technical topic. Rootkits themselves (the technology) gained quite a bit of fame in 2005 when Sony was found to be embedding rootkit technology along with their CDs to prevent copying of music. This book goes well beyond the simple copyright protection and really delves into the … [Read more...]
Book Review: Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager
Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager is an interesting read from 'Rands', the author of the book and the blog Rands in Repose. If you want to gain a perspective of what it's like to be a manager in the software development industry, you should read this book. It could also provide valuable insight for current managers looking to improve. … [Read more...]