IT Project Guide

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Great article about gathering requirements - must read

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http://www.systemsguild.com/GuildSite/Robs/trawling.html

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Creating a MySQL instance on Amazon's 'cloud'...AMAZING - a must read - need to try

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http://aws.typepad.com/aws/2008/08/amazon-elastic.html

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You can tell how successful a manager is by their results - if this is a true statement - then Angelo Dundee IS A VERY SUCCESSFUL MANAGER. Managed Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard and many other successful boxers (trainer, manager, corner man, etc.). His book: is highly recommended

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelo_Dundee

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Mr Metrics. If you're not measuring it, how do you know what you're talking about??? I've had the pleasure of attending a couple of seminars where Capers spoke..and a bit harshly to some in the audience. He's main message was, measure it so you can understand and improve it...whatever it was. He has an extensive presentation available and VERY detailed book about Project Metrics - what works, what doesn't, etc...I'm not sure if anyone could read it...but you need to have it and understand it.

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http://www.spr.com/

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A very interesting, easy to setup and use php framework. Has all the standard items such as MVC.

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http://codeigniter.com/

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http://www.jonathancoulton.com/

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Here are some links to Drupal performance tuning

http://2bits.com/articles/drupal-performance-tuning-and-optimization-for-large-web-sites.html

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Since college I've read anything Ed Yourdon published. I had the pleasure of attending some conferences where he spoke recently (twice in 2007). I highly recommend any serious IT person, especially project managers, to read EVERYTHING this man publishes.

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http://www.yourdon.com/

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This is the man who opened my eyes to the difference between data and information. Each book of his is priceless...examples and explanations that I can only begin to understand - pure leader of information architecture. The item I value the most is his short essay on PowerPoint: http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/powerpoint

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http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/

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This is a must have, Firefox add-on for any developer. Helps with CSS, tables, etc...a real time saver

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https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/60

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A role model for all technologists....he took the site, the building and the client into consideration as part of his solution instead of an after thought.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lloyd_Wright

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There is nothing I can say....this is inspiration

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.

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I just installed Open DNS and I have to say that it's probably one of the more interesting approaches I've see recently. I first heard of it via Twit.tv (Leo Laporte). It provides DNS service and allows blocking of 'unwanted' sites - which is great when you have kids accessing the internet via your home network from their rooms....

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Ron Jefferies aka Mr XP has provided the roots and on-going training for the eXtreme Programming Agile group for years. A founding father. You can learn more about programming from his contributions to the various XP groups, where he is always active, then from any training available. Read his blog, his books and his news groups commentaries to stay in line with XP.

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http://www.xprogramming.com/

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I was a bit skeptical about SmartDraw, I figured it was another graphics package with some type of library, forced fit into creating Gantt charts and other project management and IT diagrams.....well, it's nice to be wrong sometimes. SmartDraw is a well put together, easy to use graphics package that DOES provide professional looking diagrams of various types, including: project management, mind maps, various software designs, etc. I was pulled into trying various diagrams (even certificates) and realized pretty quickly how the app could help in day-in/day-out graphic design needs of various types (including site maps).......I'm VERY IMPRESSED in it's depth, design and usability. I would highly recommend this as a replacement for both MS Project and Visio.....

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http://www.smartdraw.com

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A co-writer of PeopleWare (a must read for everyone), and author of Waltzing with Bears - what project management is really about (risk management). Another true leader in PM. I attended a conference where he spoke and basically stated CMM is nice, but limiting...'...if you're at level x wouldn't you always strive for the next level??..'

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http://www.systemsguild.com/GuildSite/TRL/Tim_Lister.html

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Tom DeMarco - aka Mr PeopleWare. This is the book that really opened my eyes to the fact that programming was more about people then coding....a must read. His other books are fantastic, including: Dead Line, a novel about Project Management (international intrigue, PM, spies, etc.....)

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http://www.systemsguild.com/GuildSite/TDM/Tom_DeMarco.html

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US Grant was a person who never turned back and truly understood the 'big picture'. His autobiography is a must read for any history buff or person who would consider themselves a manager. Win or Lose, keep moving forward.....

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_S._Grant

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Great usb/keyboard security device. Heard about this via Security Now! via twit.tv

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http://www.yubico.com/products/yubikey/