Linux Troubleshooting for System Administrators and Power Users

Linux Troubleshooting for System Administrators and Power Users
By:"James Kirkland","David Carmichael","Christopher L. Tinker","Gregory L. Tinker"
Published on 2006-04-27 by Prentice Hall Professional

Linux is a fast-growing operating system with power and appeal, and enterprises worldwide are quickly adopting the system to utilize its benefits. But as with all operating systems, performance problems do occur causing system administrators to scramble into action. Finally, there is a complete reference for troubleshooting Linux–quickly! Linux Troubleshooting for System Administrators and Power Users is THE book for locating and solving problems and maintaining high performance in Red Hat® Linux and Novell® SUSE® Linux systems. This book not only teaches you how to troubleshoot Linux, it shows you how the system works–so you can attack any problem at its root. Should you reinstall if Linux does not boot? Or can you save time by troubleshooting the problem? Can you enhance performance when Linux hangs or runs slowly? Can you overcome problems with printing or accessing a network? This book provides easy-to-follow examples and an extensive look at the tools, commands, and scripts that make Linux run properly. A troubleshooting guide for all Linux users: Focuses on common problems with start-up, printing, login, the network, security, and more Restore Linux when boot, startup, or shutdown fails–and reinstall Linux properly when all troubleshooting fails Explains how to use some of the most popular Linux performance tools, including top, sar, vmstat, iostat, and free Handle storage problems and CPU slamming to ensure high Linux performance Solve hardware device problems by deciphering error messages and using the lspci tool Use backup/recover commands and tape libraries to create proper backups Identify and correct remote and network printing problems using spooler commands Gone are the days of searching online for solutions that are out of date and unreliable. Whether you are a system admin, developer, or user, this book is an invaluable resource for ensuring that Linux runs smoothly, efficiently, and securely.

This Book was ranked 23 by Google Books for keyword Linux.

Pro Android 5

Pro Android 5
By:"Dave MacLean","Satya Komatineni","Grant Allen"
Published on 2015-06-15 by Apress

Pro Android 5 shows you how to build real-world and fun mobile apps using the Android 5 SDK. This book updates the best-selling Pro Android and covers everything from the fundamentals of building apps for smartphones, tablets, and embedded devices to advanced concepts such as custom components, multi-tasking, sensors/augmented reality, better accessories support and much more. Using the tutorials and expert advice, you'll quickly be able to build cool mobile apps and run them on dozens of Android-based smartphones. You'll explore and use the Android APIs, including those for media and sensors. And you'll check out what's new in Android, including the improved user interface across all Android platforms, integration with services, and more. By reading this definitive tutorial and reference, you'll gain the knowledge and experience to create stunning, cutting-edge Android apps that can make you money, while keeping you agile enough to respond to changes in the future.

This Book was ranked 33 by Google Books for keyword Android device.

The Best iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry Apps

The Best iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry Apps
By:
Published on by Vasanth Simon

This Book was ranked 35 by Google Books for keyword Android apps.

Android programming

Android programming
By:"Jiri Vavru","Miroslav Ujbanyai"
Published on 2014-01-01 by Grada Publishing a.s.

Second edition of this successful book brings extra sections describing the complete development of functional application in which the reader will try most discussed topics on his own. The book also contains de- tailed description of the preparation for publication of the application in the Android Market. The reader will gain the knowledge to monetize his applications. Other extensions are tips and tricks for developing mobile applications for Android. Although this is one of the newest operating systems, its popularity is growing at an incredible pace. It is very fast and stable operating system. Android market is full of all kinds of applications and source code for Android is free-to-use (distributed as open source). Due to the prevalence of a huge growth in popularity of this operating system, the demand for quality software is gradually growing. Educate yourself and start your career in application development!

This Book was ranked 30 by Google Books for keyword Android OS.

Android Hacker's Handbook

Android Hacker's Handbook
By:"Joshua J. Drake","Zach Lanier","Collin Mulliner","Pau Oliva Fora","Stephen A. Ridley","Georg Wicherski"
Published on 2014-03-26 by John Wiley & Sons

The first comprehensive guide to discovering and preventing attacks on the Android OS As the Android operating system continues to increase its share of the smartphone market, smartphone hacking remains a growing threat. Written by experts who rank among the world's foremost Android security researchers, this book presents vulnerability discovery, analysis, and exploitation tools for the good guys. Following a detailed explanation of how the Android OS works and its overall security architecture, the authors examine how vulnerabilities can be discovered and exploits developed for various system components, preparing you to defend against them. If you are a mobile device administrator, security researcher, Android app developer, or consultant responsible for evaluating Android security, you will find this guide is essential to your toolbox. A crack team of leading Android security researchers explain Android security risks, security design and architecture, rooting, fuzz testing, and vulnerability analysis Covers Android application building blocks and security as well as debugging and auditing Android apps Prepares mobile device administrators, security researchers, Android app developers, and security consultants to defend Android systems against attack Android Hacker's Handbook is the first comprehensive resource for IT professionals charged with smartphone security.

This Book was ranked 6 by Google Books for keyword Android OS.

Mobile Computing Deployment and Management

Mobile Computing Deployment and Management
By:"Robert J. Bartz"
Published on 2015-02-10 by John Wiley & Sons

Mobile computing skills are becoming standard in the IT industry Mobile Computing Deployment and Management: Real World Skills for CompTIA Mobility+ Certification and Beyond is the ultimate reference for mobile computing. Certified Wireless Network Expert Robert J. Bartz guides IT and networking professionals through the fundamental and advanced concepts of mobile computing, providing the information and instruction necessary to get up to speed on current technology and best practices. The book maps to the CompTIA Mobility+ (MB0-001) exam, making it an ideal resource for those seeking this rewarding certification. The mobile device has already overshadowed the PC as a primary means for Internet access for a large portion of the world's population, and by 2020, there will be an estimated 10 billion mobile devices worldwide. Mobile connectivity has become the new standard for business professionals, and when combined with cloud computing, it creates a world where instant access is the norm. To remain relevant, IT professionals must hone their mobile skills. The ability to manage, develop, and secure a mobile infrastructure is quickly becoming a key component to entering the IT industry, and professionals lacking those skills will be left behind. This book covers all aspects of mobile computing, including: Radio frequency, antenna, and cellular technology Physical and logical infrastructure technologies Common mobile device policies and application management Standards and certifications, and more Each chapter includes hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and in-depth guidance from the perspective of a mobile computing expert. IT professionals looking to expand their capabilities need look no further than Mobile Computing Deployment and Management: Real World Skills for CompTIA Mobility+ Certification and Beyond for the most comprehensive approach to mobile computing on the market today.

This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword Android device.

Pro Android 4

Pro Android 4
By:"Satya Komatineni","Dave MacLean"
Published on 2012-03-06 by Apress

Pro Android 4 shows you how to build real-world and fun mobile apps using the new Android SDK 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which unifies Gingerbread for smartphones, Honeycomb for tablets and augments further with Google TV and more. This Android 4 book updates the best selling Pro Android 3 and covers everything from the fundamentals of building apps for embedded devices, smartphones, and tablets to advanced concepts such as custom 3D components, multi-tasking, sensors/augmented reality, better accessories support and much more. Using the tutorials and expert advice, you'll quickly be able to build cool mobile apps and run them on dozens of Android-based smartphones. You'll explore and use the Android APIs, including those for media and sensors. And you'll check out what's new with Android 4, including the improved user interface across all Android platforms, integration with services, and more. After reading this definitive tutorial and reference, you gain the knowledge and experience to create stunning, cutting-edge Android 4 apps that can make you money, while keeping you agile enough to respond to changes in the future. What you’ll learn How to use Android 4 to build Java-based mobile apps for Android smartphones and tablets How to build irresistible standard and custom User Interfaces and User Experiences (UI and UX) across Android devices How to populate your application with data from data sources, using Content Providers How to build multimedia and game apps using Android's media APIs How to use Android's location-based services, network-based services, and security How to use new Android features, such as Fragments and the ActionBar Who this book is for This book is for professional software engineers and programmers looking to move their ideas and applications into the mobile space with Android. It assumes a passable understanding of Java, including how to write classes and handle basic inheritance structures. Table of Contents Introducing the Android Computing Platform Setting up Your Development Environment Understanding Resources Understanding Content Providers Understanding Intents Building User Interfaces and Using Controls Adding Menus Fragments Dialogs: Regular and Fragment Action Bar Advanced Debugging and Analysis Responding to Configuration Changes Working with Preferences and Saving State Security and Permissions Working with Services Exploring Packages, Processes, and Library Projects Exploring Processes, Components, Threads, and Handlers Advanced Async Task Exploring Broadcast Receivers and Long Running Services Exploring the Alarm Manager Unveiling 2D Animation Exploring Maps and Location Services Using the Telephony APIs Understanding the Media Frameworks Home Screen Widgets Home Screen List Widgets Android Search User Experience Drag and Drop Using Sensors Understanding the Contacts API Deploying your Application: Android Market and Beyond

This Book was ranked 1 by Google Books for keyword APK.