Comparing Designing and Deploying VPNs or AppleScript for Dummies

Comparing, Designing, and Deploying VPNs

Author: Mark Lewis

A detailed guide for deploying PPTP, L2TPv2, L2TPv3, MPLS Layer-3, AToM, VPLS, and IPSec virtual private networks

• Brings together all the major VPN technologies, detailing the technologies, their applications, and configurations
• Provides review questions and configuration labs to help readers synthesize their understanding of these technologies
• Easy comparison of VPN technologies. Readers can clearly discern advantages and disadvantage of the respective VPN types discussed in the book

The cost savings associated with VPNs is tremendous. VPNs enable users in remote offices or locations to enjoy the same level of productivity as those who are in the same physical location of the central network. However, with so many flavors of VPNs available, companies and providers are often hard pressed to identify the VPN solutions that are most appropriate for their particular network design and service needs. Comparing, Designing, and Deploying VPNs will bring together many of the most popular VPN technologies for convenient reference. The book examines the operation, application, and configuration of Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol version 2 (L2TPv2), Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3), MPLS Layer-3, Any Transport over MPLS (AToM), and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) virtual private networks. For the first time, engineers and network architects will be able to use one book to learn the purpose, functionality, and configuration of the various flavors of major VPNs.

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AppleScript for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Author: Tom Trinko

Spending a little time with this book can save lots of time on the computer!

AppleScript is object-oriented programming language used to write script files to automate tasks and customize applications for the Mac. AppleScript can automate much of what you do with your Mac computer, saving time and helping you be more productive. Businesses and individuals frequently use it for:

• Batch processing

• File conversion and manipulation

• Performing tasks at specified times

• Transferring information between databases and other applications

• Creating automated workflows by linking the actions of multiple applications to perform a series of related tasks

Written by Tom Trinko, a Mac man since 1984,and author of articles for MacTutor and MacTech Journal, AppleScript For Dummies, 2^nd Edition covers everything from the basics to more advanced stuff, with information on:

• Finding and installing AppleScript

• Using AppleScript to automate tasks in programs such as Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro, and the Mac OS Finder

• Arranging applications to work together to accomplish complex tasks

• Controlling applications that aren’t even scriptable

• Taking advantage of tools that make composing AppleScript programs easy and fun

• Finding additional AppleScript information on the Internet and elsewhere

With this book, you’ll discover how to script Internet activities, iLife applications, and more. Then, instead of letting your computer and/or software dictate howyou do things (and often, how you have to do them over and over and over), you take charge! You’ll agree —this book is MacNificent!

Table of Contents:

Pt. I	Getting started	9
Ch. 1	A cannonball dive into the scripting pool	11
Ch. 2	AppleScript basics without stomach acid	25
Ch. 3	Writing a script without ink	33
Pt. II	All you ever needed to know about AppleScript you learned in part II	59
Ch. 4	Values : different types of information	61
Ch. 5	Variables : data cupboards	75
Ch. 6	Operators : math without mistakes	81
Ch. 7	References : being picky about data	91
Ch. 8	Commands : ordering AppleScript around	109
Ch. 9	I/O (I owe) without credit cards	143
Ch. 10	If : letting your computer make decisions so you can blame it later	159
Ch. 11	Repeat : going in circles for fun and profit	175
Ch. 12	Try : dealing with problems without crashing	185
Ch. 13	Handlers : organizing your script	193
Ch. 14	Properties : storing data for awhile	203
Ch. 15	Deploying scripts : cool ways to access scripts	219
Ch. 16	Autonomous scripts : working unsupervised	227
Ch. 17	Taking charge of applications	241
Ch. 18	Debugging : fixing problems without DDT	259
Ch. 19	Scripting additions : taking AppleScript to new heights	277
Ch. 20	Script objects : recycling scripts for a healthy environment	279
Ch. 21	Miscellaneous advanced stuff	291
Pt. III	How to control the world - or at least some common programs	295
Ch. 22	Finder/system tricks without touching the mouse	297
Ch. 23	Business applications and Microsoft Office 2004	309
Ch. 24	Layout and graphics applications	321
Ch. 25	Scripting the Web	329
Ch. 26	Scripting iLife	341
Ch. 27	GUI scripting	351
Pt. IV	The part of tens	355
Ch. 28	More than ten scriptable applications	357
Ch. 29	More than ten scripting resources	363