Whatever a database is being used for—web sites, bookkeeping, sales and inventory, or even the lowly to-do list—it’s all about the data. SQL Essential Training is designed to help users understand the most common language for database wrangling—SQL. Beginning with a brief introduction, instructor Bill Weinman teaches the major features of SQL; he offers a [Read More...]

JavaScript is essential in the creation of powerful web sites and applications. In Practical and Effective JavaScript, instructor Joe Marini presents the next level of features that experienced developers need to streamline their workflows and introduce dynamic new functions to their projects. Joe teaches tips for improving JavaScript performance, ways to separate programming behavior from [Read More...]

Visual Studio 2008 adds a large set of new functionality for the Visual Studio developer. From new language features, including LINQ (Language Integrated Query) to new client-side data support, Visual Studio 2008, and the .NET Framework 3.5, make it easier than ever to create robust, enterprise-level applications. This course introduces the most important new features [Read More...]

Freelance developer, consultant, and instructor Andy Olsen has been working with Microsoft and Java-based technologies for over a decade. With Andy leading the way, you will learn the ropes of ASP.NET in no time. you’ll see how to create great user interfaces using the latest ASP.NET Web controls such as GridViews and WebParts. you’ll also [Read More...]

Are you a database administrator who wants to add design and development skills to your toolkit? Then this CBT Nuggets SQL Server 2008 Exam-Pack 70-450 training pack is for you. SQL Server 2008 brings you lots of terrific features. Shared server-wide management capability allows you to automate processes, schedule tasks and set performance alerts. Plus [Read More...]

This integrated video-and-book package delivers outstanding start-to-finish instruction in Oracle 8i database administration, direct from world-class Oracle instructors at Columbia University’s Oracle Certificate Program. You get four hours of QuickTime video lectures, a complete interactive workbook in hard copy and e-book formats; plus an assessment module containing extensive review questions and exercises. Watch the lectures [Read More...]

These computer courses – an experimental product from Mikhail Mayorov. They are quite functional. Several hundred people who were acquainted with these courses expressed their satisfaction and want-to receive their continuation, but to continue in the words of Mikhail Mayorov did not take place. Video courses are helping to get the initial programming skills in [Read More...]

This video screencam tutorial will teach you how to save your Java objects to disk files using Eclipse version 3.3. This is for beginning programmers who have completed the “Total Beginners” tutorial or have some basic familiarity with Eclipse and Java. The 12 lessons total about 3 hours and are each about 15 minutes long. [Read More...]

This free video tutorial will help get you started writing Java programs using Eclipse version 3.3. No prior experience with Eclipse or Java is assumed. The 16 lessons total about 3 1/4 hours and are each between 9 and 14 minutes long. The lessons guide you through a step-by-step process creating a simple “personal lending [Read More...]

Computer Science E-259: XML with Java is a course at Harvard Extension School. It is part of the school’s Distance Education Program, which means that students can take this course via the Internet. This course introduces XML as a key enabling technology in Java-based enterprise applications. Students learn the fundamentals of XML and its derivatives, [Read More...]

In this course, you’ll learn about the features that are available in SQL Server, how to design and create a database, and how to build basic queries using Transact-SQL, the language of SQL Server. Then, you’ll learn how to build effective views, stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions using Transact-SQL. You’ll learn how to use [Read More...]

Want to get up to speed on Microsoft’s new SQL Server 2005? SQL Server 2005 is a major upgrade from its very successful predecessor, SQL Server 2000. This course introduces you to the new technological advances in SQL Server 2005 that provide businesses decreased downtime, increased scalability and performance, and set a new standard on [Read More...]

This three-day instructor-led course teaches students how to implement a Reporting Services solution in an organization. The course discusses how to use the Reporting Services development tools to create reports, and how to use the Reporting Services management and administrative tools to manage a Reporting Services solution. This course is intended for information technology (IT) [Read More...]

This Visual C++ Training Course provides development professionals with necessary Visual C++ development concepts beginning with building a simple project and creating a Win32 console applications. In this course, you’ll also work with adding message handlers, and both single and multiple document interfaces. Throughout this course, your instructor, Hany Greiss, will show you how to [Read More...]

The C Programming Language is the foundation of nearly all modern computer languages. C is a “low level” simple language that can be used to create the most elegant of applications and operating systems. Most of today’s commercial applications and operating systems have the C language at their core. VTC author Tim Heagarty explains the [Read More...]