Global software development (GSD) projects should allow efficient development of complex software systems while teams coming from diverse cultural backgrounds, technical capabilities, and time zones work together. However, GSD projects are also complex socio-technical systems which face the challenge of facilitating collaboration in a heterogeneous and changing technical environment. This book presents: 1) A model to describe GSD projects as socio-technical systems and analyze their risks and weak spots in order to support the project manager weigh the trade-offs between resources, quality and schedule that come with changes in the project plan. 2) A domain-specific language for notification modeling, which allows precise and user-friendly modeling of the notification requirements. 3) The tool prototype Noticon, which integrates the work tools that are used in GSD projects via open source technologies (Mule, ActiveMQ, Drools) in order to provide rich notification capabilities. 4) A feasibility study for the evaluation of the model and the tool prototype conducted in cooperation with experts from Siemens PSE in the context of a typical GSD environment.

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for Business Objects and SAP careers Over 150 Certification Questions, Answers, and Explanations It's clear that Business Objects SA is the future for analytics and reporting in SAP - but finding good reference materials can be difficult. Now, for the first time, a world class Business Objects SA consultant shares his knowledge and understanding of this complex topic. Business Objects SA guides you easily through your learning process. From helping you to assess your Business Objects SA skills, to helping screen candidates for your Business Objects positions, Business Objects SA will help you understand what you really need to know. This book is organized around several areas of Business Objects Architecture, Crystal Reports, Programming, Installation and Troubleshooting. More than just a rehash of Business Objects documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on implementation project know-how gained on high-profile Business Objects implementations. Key topics include: Crystal Reports Importing, Exporting, Formulas and Data Connectivity & Access General Issues

Globalization and increased competition require that software products are introduced to the market as early as possible. For the successful development of software products it is crucial to take the process view which distinguishes between three processes that consist of multiple steps: product management processes, project management processes and software methodologies. The software industry differentiates itself from the classical production industry by having a great variety of software methodologies available. Often project management processes are perceived isolated from the product development processes for software products. In order to guarantee a successful product development the phases and milestones between these three process types need to be aligned. This work shows the process alignment from the project management view. It identifies the relationships between project management, product management and software development methodologies. Further it provides systems dynamics models for software methodologies to show the effect of these software methodologies over time and to identify the parameters that can influence the progress of a project.

The contemporary genre of software art is characterized by creative and critical engagement with the technical language of computer programming. While at one level this represents a new realm of artistic possibility, at another level it raises fundamental questions concerning how aesthetic practices can intervene within processes of logical abstraction and instrumental engineering. This monograph argues that the potential of software art resides less in defining a settled and clearly delineated creative field than in opening up a space of vital aesthetic risk in which a variety of discursive boundaries can be challenged. It begins by examining the notion of software within computer science and new media theory, moves on to provide an overview of the emergence of software art, and then considers a range of specific dilemmas - of cultural position, of aesthetic visibility and of recursive focus - that the genre confronts. These dilemmas are addressed both generally and in relation to aspects of the author's own software art practice. This monograph should prove interesting to theorists and practitioners in the fields of media, new media and software art.

In today s world, most global companies face enormous challenges in dealing with an inflexible budget climate when complex changes are required. "Secrets to a Successful Commercial Software Implementation" will help guide business leaders to gain understanding of how commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) software like SAP, Seibel, and PeopleSoft should be applied in order to ultimately achieve significant cost savings.

Project management professional Nick Berg utilizes his strong background in domestic and international Systems Applications and Products to teach others the potential benefits of implementing COTS products such as faster deployment time, enhanced quality and reliability, reduced development risk, provided periodic upgrades and improvements, and an already established support system. He introduces a unique process for COTS development, presents best-practice processes for COTS projects, and defines the architecture procedures within the COTS environment. Finally, he walks through each project phase of a COTS-based project by introducing the objectives, road map, roles, activities, artifacts, and milestone of the phase.

The cultural impact on an organization facing this decision is profound, but if implemented with forethought, planning, and dedicated guidance and execution, the benefits to an organization will be long reaching and significant.

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for Microsoft Navision Consultants, Administrators, and Developers Over 150 Certification Questions, Answers, and Explanations It's clear that Microsoft Navision is the future for cost effective ERP, but few resources exist for the professional consultant seeking quick insight to the software package. Appropriate for all levels of NAV proficiency, over 150 Questions, Answers, and Explanations guide you through your learning process. From helping you to assess your Navision skills to evaluating candidates for a job, Microsoft Navision Interview Questions will help you understand what you really need to know, and what you can safely ignore. The book is organized around implementation issues, functional design, and audit and security. Each question includes everything you need to know to master the interview or properly evaluate a candidate. More than just a rehash of Microsoft documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on project knowledge and experience gained on successful high-profile Navision implementations. Key certification and interview topics include: Outlook Integration, Reports & Table Formats, Software Installation, Configuration, and Upgrade. Technical Compatibility, and More.

Completely Revised The Essential Guide to SAP Security and Audit Concepts With 100+ Security Interview Questions, FAQs, and Step by Step Examples It's clear that security and audit are among the most challenging areas in SAP and Learning can be difficult. SAP Security Interview Questions, Answers and Explanations is a direct answer to the need for practical security information for SAP users, consultants, and managers. From default passwords to authorization profiles, SAP Security Interview Questions, Answers and Explanations will put you on the path to understanding what you really need to know. The book is a collection of references that every Security consultant should have at the ready. More than just a rehash of SAP documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on project knowledge and experience gained on successful high-profile SAP implementations. SAP Security Interview Questions, Answers and Explanations Includes: . Finding Audit Critical Combinations . Authentication, Transaction Logging, and Passwords . Roles, Profiles, and User Management . ITAR, DCAA, DCMA, and Audit Requirements . The most important security settings to know . Security Tuning, Tips & Tricks, and FAQ . SAP Authorization Concept

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for Web Dynpro for ABAP careers Over 100 Certification Questions, Answers, and Explanations It's clear that Web Dynpro is the future for customization and enhancement in SAP - but finding good reference materials can be difficult. Now, for the first time, a world class Web Dynpro consultant shares his knowledge and understanding of this complex topic. Web Dynpro for ABAP guides you easily through your learning process. From helping you to assess your Web Dynpro skills, to helping screen candidates for your ABAP positions, Web Dynpro for ABAP will help you understand what you really need to know. This book is organized around several areas of Web Dynpro for ABAP: Component based development, selected topics in User Interface design, Business Server Pages, and more. More than just a rehash of Web Dynpro for ABAP documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on implementation project know-how gained on high-profile Web Dynpro for ABAP implementations. Key topics include: Component based development Topics in User Interface Design Business Server Pages

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for SAP Solution Manager careers Over 150 Certification Questions, Answers, and Explanations It's clear that SAP Solution Manager is the future for documentation and implementation support in SAP - but finding good reference materials can be difficult. Now, for the first time, a world class SAP consultant shares his knowledge and understanding of this complex topic. SAP Solution Manager Interview Questions, Answers, and Explanations guides you easily through your learning process. From helping you to assess your SAP Solution Manager skills, to helping screen candidates for your Solution Manager positions, SAP Solution Manager Interview Questions will help you understand what you really need to know. This book is organized around several areas of SAP Solution Manager: Rollout and initial implementation, Integration and synchronization with existing business processes and modules, ongoing support and maintenance, and more. More than just a rehash of SAP documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on implementation project know-how gained on high-profile SAP Solution Manager Implementations. Key topics include: Rollout and Implementation Synchronization with existing business process Ongoing support and maintenance

Companies lose millions of dollars each year on their business applications running on Java application servers due to issues that could have easily been avoided. Implementing a winning strategy to reduce costs can be extremely challenging, but can pay off with more stable systems, increased morale and better customer experience. Putting the right technical approach in place combined with a process that integrates your lessons learned back into the system can eliminate lost revenue. The measure of success in Java application server management is generating a repeatable process that delivers consistent results. Ensuring success in designing, developing, deploying and managing the systems is built on technologists working to architect your new systems. John Hawkins, an experienced technical consultant, shares his insight in a practical guidebook that outlines the critical steps to design, support and build complex n-tier systems. You will learn how to overcome the organizational and technical challenges, understand the fundamentals, and then design an application that will save your company money and, in turn, make you a more valuable employee.

"Affinity" is a vital component to future success for application and systems administrators and IT managers who want to increase the reliability of Java application servers.

Attribute Enabled Programming (AEP) is a wide-spreading technique that uses attributes to decorate existing code entities. AEP is supported in several general purpose languages, such as, .NET and Java, and by modeling languages, such as, MOF / UML. Attribute annotations may, however, fail to scale. Attribute dependencies complicate the interpretation and add-hoc solutions are difficult to maintain. A well defined development methodology that covers all the steps of Attribute Enabled Software Development (AESD) needs to be applied. This book focuses on the domain of mobile device software applications, based on Java Micro Edition (Java ME), and discusses the complete steps of applying AESD to model domain specific abstractions. Relation to product-lines is explored, and a concept of attribute-supported mobile containers to organize domain services, adapted from the enterprise containers, such as, Java EE and COM+, is presented. A structured methodology to transform attribute-based abstractions that warranties termination is introduced and illustrated. The book targets software professionals, and researchers in software engineering, programming languages, and graph transformations.

The quest for more productive ways of developing high quality software has been ongoing and software product lines promises to improve product quality and the development speed at a fraction of the cost. Common examples of product lines in other areas include mobile phones, cars, consumer electronic devices such as TVs and the like. The products in a product line all share some common features and there are some features that are specific to some products only. Crucial to this approach is the large-scale reuse of the product line software architecture. This book deals with the problem of assessing, analyzing or evaluating product line architectures. It characterizes such architectures from the point of view of architecture analysis and describes a holistic method for completing the assessment. Case studies and discussions help readers use the approach described in their own projects. This book is addressed to professional software architects and developers building or planning to build software product lines. It is also directed towards researchers in Software Architectures and Software Product Lines.

On-road vehicles are a key source of air pollution in metropolitan areas. Transportation planners and policy makers are confronted with the impacts of transportation on air quality. They require a tool to quantify the environmental effects of planned transportation control and urban development measure and thus aid in selecting the most suitable projects. This book describes the development of CALMOB6 - a tool to estimate emissions and fuel consumption effects of proposed developments or regulations before they are implemented. The model incorporates twenty-one vehicle sub-classes. On a second-by-second basis, CALMOB6 calculates emission rates of carbon monoxide, nitric oxides, hydrocarbons, particulates and carbon dioxide, as well as the fuel consumption rates for vehicles operating in an urban region. It can forecast these quantities till year 2050. CALMOB6 considers effects of alternative fuels, vehicle fleet, cold-starts, super-emitters and environmental conditions. The tool can produce an inventory on scales varying from an entire urban region down to a single identified street at a single operating time-scale. This book is addressed to professionals in transportation and environment.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. "Exchange experts and Microsoft MVPs Richard Luckett, William Lefkovics, and Bharat Suneja have packed this book with practical guidance, useful information, and years of knowledge and experience. If you're responsible for one or more aspects of an Exchange 2007-based messaging system, keep this book close, as you'll be referring to it often!" --Scott Schnoll, Principal Technical Writer, Exchange Server Product Team, Microsoft Corporation

In this age of information, companies are spending millions of dollars on data services, databases and data mining to use information as a competitive weapon. However, most employees are not trained analysts and many times data sources are not compatible. As a result, companies are not getting maximum value from all these data investments. Spotfire DecisionSite is recognized for its easy-to-use visual interface, ability to integrate with multiple data sources, and 'guided analytics technology, which allows non-expert users to follow established analysis processes. DecisionSite Guided analytics enables developers to apply their programming and domain knowledge to create powerful visual analysis applications for end-users. By spreading best practices to a broad range of users, DecisionSite developers are helping their companies use current data investments to gain a significant information advantage over the competition. Building Solutions instructs new and existing DecisionSite developers on crafting Guided Analytic Applications that can be used by end-users to speed workflow, accelerate data sharing, and improve decision-making. Through application examples, code samples, and an o

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for Microsoft CRM careers Over 150 Certification Questions, Answers, and Explanations It's clear that Microsoft CRM is the future for customer focused business applications on Windows platforms, but finding clear, user-friendly up-to-date resources for job applicants can be difficult. Over 150 Microsoft CRM Interview Questions, Answers, and Explanations guide you through your learning process. From helping you to assess your skills to evaluating candidates for a job, CRM Certification Questions, Answers, & Explanations will help you understand what you really need to know. Each question includes everything you need to know to master the interview or properly evaluate a candidate. More than just a rehash of Microsoft documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on project knowledge and experience gained on successful high-profile CRM implementations. Key certification and interview topics include: . Quote to Cash Business Process Overview . Overview of Microsoft CRM's capabilities . Architecture, Integration with Outlook . Common challenges and troubleshooting . New features in 4.0

The project is based on the benefits of Design by Contract on testing. If contracts - preconditions, postconditions, class invariants - are systematically associated with classes, they provide an invaluable source of information for producing systematic tests, directly based on the software's expressly intended semantics. The goal of this project is to develop a tool called "Test Wizard," which generates test cases automatically from contract-equipped classes. The Test Wizard will serve as a workbench to try out different testing strategies.

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for the SAP Professional No more digging through menu items - go straight to the transaction. Covers FICO, MM, SD, HR, and Netweaver Wether you are new to SAP, or a veteran SAP project manager this book will come in handy. First in a series of SAP transaction code books, SAP R/3 Transaction Codes is BIG. With 330+ pages of transaction codes and explanations for FICO, HR, SD, MM, and Netweaver. This book will come in handy. The table of contents and index are also comprehensive, making it easy to find what you need and help you save precious time. Transaction codes are the key to working in the SAP R/3 and SAP ECC environments; however, a user-friendly and thorough resource can be difficult to locate. From helping you to locate a transaction you haven't used in a while to helping you unlock new functionality in SAP R/3, this guide has what you need to work faster. In addition to acting as a handy reference, this guide will help you set yourself apart from other SAP professionals - knowing the right TCODE is often the difference between a mid-range and senior SAP resource. This book contains comprehensive transaction code listings for HR, MM, SD, FICO, and new Netweaver components as well. Key topics include: SAP Netweaver Transaction Codes, MM Transaction Codes, FICO Transaction Codes, SD Transaction Codes, and SAP HR Transaction Codes.

Die modernen Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien sind heute in allen Unternehmensbereichen pr sent. Wer es versteht, die M glichkeiten des E-Business effizient zu nutzen und in die Unternehmensstrategie zu integrieren, wird auch auf umk mpften M rkten erfolgreich sein. Dieses Praxishandbuch wendet sich an Fach- und F hrungskr fte. Es soll helfen, die Potenziale neuer Technologien zu erkennen und diese gezielt einzusetzen. Das Handbuch beschreibt hierf r Konzepte, gibt Empfehlungen und veranschaulicht beides durch zahlreiche Beispiele aus der Praxis verschiedener Unternehmen.

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for SAP careers 144 Frequently Asked Questions, Answers, and Explanations. SAP MDM has emerged as a must-know tool for SAP professionals, and finding user-friendly and up-to-date information can be difficult. 200+ pages of SAP Netweaver MDM Frequently Asked Questions, Answers, and Explanations guide you through your learning process. From helping you to assess your SAP MDM skills to evaluating candidates for a job, SAP MDM Frequently Asked Questions: SAP MDM FAQ will help you understand what you really need to know and what you can safely ignore. Each question includes everything you need to know to master the technology, ace a job interview, or properly interview a candidate. More than just a rehash of SAP documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on project knowledge and experience gained on successful high-profile SAP MDM implementations. Key review topics include: MDM Console, MDM Import Manager, MDM Data Manager, MDM Syndicator Installation and Basis components, Application programming (including sample code), troubleshooting connectivity, Syndicator issues, Importing XSD, Creating Repositories, and mapping to BW.

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for Microsoft Dynamics AX Consultants, Administrators, and Developers Over 150 Certification Questions, Answers, and Explanations It's clear that Microsoft Dynamics is the future for cost effective ERP, but few resources exist for the professional consultant seeking quick insight to the software package. Appropriate for all levels of Dynamics proficiency, over 150 Questions, Answers, and Explanations guide you through your learning process. From helping you to assess your Dynamics AX skills to evaluating candidates for a job, Microsoft Dynamix AX Interview Questions will help you understand what you really need to know, and what you can safely ignore. The book is organized around implementation issues, functional design, and audit and security. Each question includes everything you need to know to master the interview or properly evaluate a candidate. More than just a rehash of Microsoft documentation and sales presentations, each question is based on project knowledge and experience gained on successful high-profile Dynamics implementations. Key certification and interview topics include: Software Installation and Configuration, Programming in X++, Logistics, Distribution, BOM setup, Design, performance tuning, audit and security, and Database Monitoring

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for the SAP Professional In depth and current overview of common challenges with SAP IS-Retail Fluency with SAP Industry Solutions products is essential for a successful career as a SAP IS-Retail Professioanl, however, a user-friendly and thorough resource can be difficult to locate. From helping you to assess your current skill level to preparing for an interview, this guide will tell you the details of what you really need to know. Suitable for applications consultants of all levels of SAP fluency, this book will set you apart from other candidates and show that you have what it takes to land the job. More than just a rehash of the basics, more than just documentation and sales presentations, each section is based on project knowledge and experience gained on successful high-profile implementations so you can set yourself apart from other candidates Key topics include: SAP IS-Retail Integration with SD SAP's Web Application Server, Mobile Infrastructure, and Exchange Infrastructure Data management and Security Challenges with implementation and configuration

Software developer turnover can have disastrous effects on an organization due to the loss of business process knowledge, as well as acquired technical skills. Annual rates of turnover in information technology (IT) departments have been estimated at 20% or more with the cost of replacing technology workers ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 times annual salaries. This study purposely focused only on software developers as opposed to IT employees in general due to the critical nature of their work. The factors leading to turnover intention in this field are poorly understood; therefore, this study was designed to further understand the relationships between job characteristics, job satisfaction, and turnover intention among software developers. 326 web surveys were completed that contained questions relating to job characteristics, job satisfaction, turnover intention, and demographic information. The first four job characteristics are specific to software developers while the last five job characteristics and the job satisfaction scales are from the Hackman and Oldham Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS). Two research questions, sixteen hypotheses, and a theoretical path model were developed to understand which job characteristic variables contribute to the various dimensions of job satisfaction and which job satisfaction dimensions contribute to turnover intention. Additionally, the indirect effects of job characteristics through job satisfaction on turnover intention were also determined. The statistical testing consisted of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Bivariate correlations are presented, as well as path analysis, an extension of multiple regression analysis. The results of the study uncovered several factors that can influence turnover intention among software developers. Identified in the study as statistically significant job characteristics that can be influenced by management are training, autonomy, feedback, number of developers, task significance, and skill variety. With the results of this study, management can better understand the unique needs of software developers and design development jobs to ensure that these needs are met. The study concludes with implications for practitioners and recommendations for future research.

Laser printer down and don't know where to begin? Convinced that the local repair shop is not being completely honest? Avoid the hassle of having to reinvent the wheel when trying to troubleshoot and repair monochrome laser printers without the necessary guide. With "Fix Your Laser Printer and Save a Bundle," confidently diagnose those repairs or have the peace of mind that what the repair shop is saying is correct.

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