Welcome to Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Essentials, based on the Revit Architecture 2012 release.
What you are holding in your hands is the first Revit book in a new series. When we authors first sat down to learn Revit (eons ago), each of us was put into a room with a trainer, and over the course of four days, we clicked...
Computers are very common today, and just about any computer is connected to a network. People with the knowledge and expertise to configure and maintain networks are needed in any organization.
IT administration starts with network administration in most organizations. If the computers can’t communicate on the network,...
Welcome to Introducing Autodesk Maya 2012 and the world of computer-generated imagery (CGI). Whether you’re new to 3D graphics or venturing into Autodesk’s powerhouse animation software from another 3D application, you’ll find this book a perfect primer. It introduces you to Maya and shows how you can work with Maya to...
Microsoft has recently changed its certification program to contain three primary series: Technology,
Professional, and Architect. The Technology Series is intended to allow candidates to
target specific technologies and is the basis for obtaining the Professional Series and Architect
Series certifications. The certifications in the...
Welcome to the exciting world of Cisco certification! You have picked up this book because you want something better—namely, a better job with more satisfaction. Rest assured that you have made a good decision. Cisco certification can help you get your first networking job or more money and a...
Why should you learn about Linux? It’s a fast-growing operating system, and it’s inexpensive and flexible. Linux is also a major player in the small and mid-sized server field, and it’s an increasingly viable platform for workstation and desktop use as well. By understanding Linux, you’ll...
The book is, of course, primarily targeted at administrators of vSphere environments who want to automate tasks. But the subjects that we discuss in the book cover so many aspects of the management of a VMware vSphere environment that everyone who comes into contact with a VMware vSphere environment will be able to pick up something...
SharePoint 2010 is a complex product, and a diverse skill set is required to administer it. You have to be part database administrator (DBA), part web developer, part network administrator, and part server administrator to fully wrap your mind around this product. This book was written to help you do just that.
Welcome to Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop and the cutting edge of
photo-realistic and surrealistic design. If you’re a Photoshop artist coming to this book, sit
back and enjoy the ride. The intent of the book is not to overwhelm you with technical
details, but to help ease you into the world of Maya...
“Half of good lighting╇ is good texturing, and half of good texturing
is good lighting” is my favorite sage advice to new animators. It’s difficult to separate the
two areas of computer animation. Texturing—the re-creation of specific surface qualities
through the application of shaders,...
Microsoft’s Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer (MCSE) tracks for Windows Server 2003 are the premier certifications for computer
industry professionals. Covering the core technologies around which Microsoft’s future will
be built, this program provides powerful...
An engaging approach for anyone beginning a career in networking
As the world leader of networking products and services, Cisco products are constantly growing in demand. Yet, few books are aimed at those who are beginning a career in IT--until now. Cisco Networking Essentials provides a solid foundation on the Cisco...
