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Basic PHP

Introduction PHP, which stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor. It was created by  Rasmus Lerdorf in 1995 and originally expanded to Personal Home Page Tools. It was renamed to its current recursive form in version 3.0 when released in June 1998. Now , just the acronym PHP itself is widely known.

You might have wondered what is PHP and how it works after seeing the copious amount of opportunities for PHP in freelancing and other job sites. PHP is a server side scripting language used to design dynamic web pages,...

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SQL Server: From the Past to the Future

The SQL Server was originally a joint project between, Microsoft, Sybase, and Ashton-Tate. In 1995, they parted ways and version 6.0 was the first edition released without input from Sybase. From version 7 onwards, Microsoft has rewritten the code, so as not to have to credit Sybase any longer, and be able to drop the Sybase copyright notices; which previously had to be included as an indication of its origin.

SQL Server 7.0 This was the first version which...

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MS Groove

Introduction: MS Groove is a desktop application which is used for document collaborations. However, now it is renamed as M.S SharePoint Workspace. It is an offline virtual workspace which allows the users to work remotely but logically integrated in a team. It is very useful for team work, document sharing and for other official purposes. Users can use it while offline.

History of M.S Groove: There is not a big history for M.S Groove, it was developed by Microsoft for centralized management. As Microsoft always provides the best solutions to its users,...

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Mozilla Firefox Top 5 Add-ons

If you are looking for a quicker, more secure, and fully customizable way to surf the web, then your browser of choice is Mozilla Firefox. With its unique features like open source, powerful extension system (more than 1,200 add-ons and counting), themes, OS independent, better support for file formats, better security, 60+ language support, no validation on upgrades, etc. Better still, it stands out from other browsers.

If you fancy about making your browsing experience as good for ever, you then have Firefox add-ons to help you out. They are free...

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Microsoft Security Essentials review

MSE which is an abbreviation of Microsoft Security Essentials, is an antivirus application launched by Microsoft Corporation. It is helpful in providing protection against all kinds of malware such as Trojan horses, root kits, spyware, and numerous others for Windows® XP, Windows® Vista and Windows® 7 operating systems.

The Windows Microsoft Security Essentials was able to replace the Windows Live OneCare component, which was a premium subscription-based antivirus application, and Windows Defender that was useful in just protecting the users from spyware and adware. Contrasting the Microsoft Forefront...

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SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol

Introduction What does Network Management mean? If you have a network of computers, hardware devices like switches, routers, database servers and workstations, surely you will have to:
  • Keep track of the settings of each device and its functioning.
  • Check whether the network is running smoothly and if it can handle the current workload.
  • Deal with problems and emergencies in the network.

Definitions SNMP is Simple Network Management Protocol. It was defined by IETF RFC1157 in 1989. SNMP is a protocol which allows networked devices (called Agents) and a management workstation...

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Microsoft Publisher

Definition: As the name suggests and hints about the application from the marketing world. MS Publishers a DTP application from Microsoft created which proves to be a big challenge and an option for some of the applications like Adobe and QuarkXPress.

This application has originated with the Windows 95 version and has become a regular support application in the Microsoft office Suite. It advertises any organizations promotional or communication materials with the proper format and options like print, post card, email and web. This application covers and supports almost each and every type of configuration,...

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COMPUTER INTRUDERS

Computers are among the most sophisticated machines around the globe; moreover, they carry very important and vital information. This vital information needs to be secured from both external and  internal attacks. Many people go extra mile to secure their computers using different techniques and methods including passwords, firewalls, and centralized administration of their resources.

The attacks may consist of viruses; which are malicious programs created by people or even generating themselves. Attacks may also consist of malicious people who may want to destroy documents or acquire documents from your computer....

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Rich Internet Application explained in detail

It is an Internet application that contains a number of features from normal desktop applications and is usually abbreviated as RIA. White paper introduced Rich Internet Application in the year 2002 by Macromedia which later advanced to become Adobe. However this principle was in existence for some years in other names including Rich web clients, Rich web application, and also remote scripting.

There are number of ways on utilizing the applications including a browser plug-in, virtual machines, site-specific browser and also independent sandboxes. Other platforms which...

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Microsoft Project Management

The process of project management is a very crucial one for many organizations and individuals. Project management involves the planning, organizing, directing and controlling an organization’s or individual resources for a specified time in order to accomplish a specific short term objective established to complete goals and objectives set.

The project manager is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the project is a success. He/she has to set specific constraints within which the project that has to be completed and the end product should be of the standard and quality expected. Project...

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