Fundamentals of Process Control Theory with CD ROM or Implementing Backup and Recovery

Fundamentals of Process Control Theory with CD-ROM

Author: Paul W Murrill

ISA's all-time best-selling book is now updated and expanded, offering a way for you to teach yourself the complexities of process control theory. Fundamentals of Process Control Theory has been praised for its clear, stylish presentation of the principles of process automation and its excellent overview of advanced control techniques.

More than just a reference book, it's a complete course on the subject, with exercises and answers to work through. Both theoretical and practical, this guide allows readers to teach themselves the fundamental scientific principles that govern process control, particularly feedback control. Its 17 self-study units provide a solid foundation in theory, as well as a discussion of recent technologies such as computer-integrated manufacturing, statistical process control, and expert systems. New chapters focus on the conceptual framework for an application, offering a practical understanding of the theory, along with specific illustrations on how concepts are implemented.

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Implementing Backup and Recovery (Veritas Series): The Readiness Guide for the Enterprise

Author: David B Littl

• Offers the first comprehensive reference on the topic of backup systems for both UNIX and Windows NT
• Provides a complete tutorial on the general topic of data backup systems along with a detailed, step-by-step guide for planning and full implementation of backup systems
• Authors include personal tips and strategic and tactical advice gained from many company implementations
• Uses VERITAS NetBackup product to illustrate backup system functions

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments
	About the Authors
	Introduction
Pt. 1	Introduction to Backup and Recovery in the Enterprise Environment	1
Ch. 1	Backup and Recovery System Requirements Explained	3
Ch. 2	Business Requirements of Backup Systems	17
Ch. 3	An Introduction to NetBackup	31
Pt. 2	Backup Product Tutorial	43
Ch. 4	Evaluating Storage Media Requirements	45
Ch. 5	General Discussion on Configuration	53
Ch. 6	Monitoring the Backup Process	91
Ch. 7	Evaluating Other Backup-Related Features and Options	115
Ch. 8	General Troubleshooting Tips	133
Ch. 9	The Expanding Backup System	151
Pt. 3	The Enterprise Impact of Backup Systems	181
Ch. 10	The Future of Backup	183
Ch. 11	Major Players in the Backup Arena	197
App. A	Command-Line Interface Guide	215
	App. B: Glossary	229
App. C	Tuning Your Backup and Recovery Application	241
App. D	Disaster Recovery Planning Kit: From End to Beginning	245
App. E	Business Impact Analysis Planning Kit: The Storm Before the Calm	269
App. F	Performance Test Tech Note	285
App. G	NetBackup Performance Tuning on Windows	291
	Index	323