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CMDB and Configuration Management Process, Software Tools Creation and Maintenance, Planning, Implementation Guide
Learn Configuration and CMDB management the right way with this unique, thoroughly modern guide to today's Configuration Management challenges and opportunities. Written by an in-the-trenches practitioner, this book goes beyond concepts and definitions to challenge prevalent thinking about the field and provide a step-by-step guide to implementing a successful CMDB strategy.
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The study of language: an introduction (second edition)
The Study of Language is quite simply the best introduction to the field available today. Starting from the basics, it provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics, and introduces the analysis of the key elements of language – sounds, words, structures, and meanings.