The Art of Network Architecture is the first book that places business needs and capabilities at the center of the process of architecting and evolving networks, where it belongs. Three pioneering network architects show how to evaluate both business and application requirements from a network designer's perspective, identifying crucial upfront questions that can help the reader shape networks that support current business strategy and provide flexibility for the future.

Dealing with running successful group sessions, this book takes you through the early stages of planning and preparation, for showing you how to build a great session. It also covers group activities, how to use materials and how to be remembered for the right reasons, along with an overview of training theory and learning models.

Focuses on the design and implementation of the concurrency features added to the Java platform in Java 5.0 and Java 6. This title is suitable for Java developers.

How to build a simple yet robust portfolio – based on the latest theory and evidence - implemented with easy-to-select, best-in-class funds.