In Feburary 2016 27,
A server is a computer that hosts software which users can access through their client computers. The server and its clients are connected through a network, which allows users on client machines to use the services provided by the server.
Relational Database
A relational database organizes data into normalized tables, which are individual tables that don't contain data redundancies and that have a primary key, which is a unique identifier for each row of data in the table. A relational database can combine data from multiple tables by joining tables that share the same primary key through a query language, such as SQL.
The Oracle Database Client
Users can access the Oracle database through their client computers and submit requests for information, which the Oracle server will respond to. At a bank that uses Oracle database software, a teller could submit a query from her computer, the Oracle database client, to the Oracle server to retrieve a customer's account information.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Showing posts with label primary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label primary. Show all posts
Saturday, 27 February 2016
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
How to Make Money Hosting PC Game ServersIn Feburary 2016 16,
In Feburary 2016 16,
Decide on the type of server you want to use. You can use your computer as a server, but once you shut down the computer, no one can use it. A dedicated server is in use 24-7 and will be unavailable for your own personal use.
Find a game to host by contacting developers or programmers working on games. If you want to court a large company like Blizzard, then you need to have large servers that can host a large-scale game. If you plan on courting a small company, then you don't need such a large system.
Figure out how you plan to charge. If you are working with a large company, they will likely lease your servers for their game; that will be the primary source of revenue. If you host a small scale or even local game, then you can charge people a monthly fee to play.
Create your pay-for-access system by working with your Internet service provider or hosting company. They both have the ability to set up a username and password system for either a membership section of your website, which you can provide access to your server, or directly with the server itself for a limited time. This will give only paying customers access to the server and the game.
Publicize your gaming space. If you are hosting a local game, then you will need to publicize your business in order to get people to come and play the game. The most common ways of publicizing products are advertising, social media and news coverage.
Upgrade the servers when needed. If you want to continue making money, then you will need to upgrade your servers when the number of people gets too large or the games take up too much memory on the server.
In Feburary 2016 16,
Decide on the type of server you want to use. You can use your computer as a server, but once you shut down the computer, no one can use it. A dedicated server is in use 24-7 and will be unavailable for your own personal use.
Find a game to host by contacting developers or programmers working on games. If you want to court a large company like Blizzard, then you need to have large servers that can host a large-scale game. If you plan on courting a small company, then you don't need such a large system.
Figure out how you plan to charge. If you are working with a large company, they will likely lease your servers for their game; that will be the primary source of revenue. If you host a small scale or even local game, then you can charge people a monthly fee to play.
Create your pay-for-access system by working with your Internet service provider or hosting company. They both have the ability to set up a username and password system for either a membership section of your website, which you can provide access to your server, or directly with the server itself for a limited time. This will give only paying customers access to the server and the game.
Publicize your gaming space. If you are hosting a local game, then you will need to publicize your business in order to get people to come and play the game. The most common ways of publicizing products are advertising, social media and news coverage.
Upgrade the servers when needed. If you want to continue making money, then you will need to upgrade your servers when the number of people gets too large or the games take up too much memory on the server.
In Feburary 2016 16,
Saturday, 6 February 2016
How to Change My Xbox NAT Type for a Belkin RouterIn Feburary 2016 06,
In Feburary 2016 06,
Turn on your 360, and go to the System Settings menu located at the far right of My Xbox.
This opens a System Settings screen. Highlight 'Network Settings' and press the 'A' button.
Select the 'Wired Network' or 'Wireless Network' option depending upon how you are connected to the Belkin router.
Highlight 'Configure Network' and press 'A.' Highlight 'IP Settings' and press 'A.' This opens an Edit IP Settings screen.
Select 'Manual' and hit the 'A' button. Select 'IP Address' and press 'A.' Enter '192.168.2.101' and press 'A.'
Select 'Subnet Mask' and hit 'A.' Enter '255.255.255.0' and press 'A.'
Select 'Gateway' and press the 'A' button. Enter in '192.168.2.1' and press 'A.' Select 'Done' and press the 'A' button. This takes you back to the previous screen.
Highlight DNS Settings, and press 'A.' Select 'Manual' and press 'A' on the Edit DNS Settings screen.
Select 'Primary DNS Server' and press 'A.' Enter '192.168.2.1' and then hit the 'A' button.
Select 'Secondary DNS Server' and press 'A.' Input '8.8.8.8' and press 'A.' Select 'Done,' and press 'A' to go back to the previous screen. Review the settings on this screen to ensure you have entered in everything correctly, and then turn off the Xbox 360 console.
Forward Xbox 360 Ports
Open any Web browser you want to use, then type '192.168.2.1' in its address bar and press 'Enter.' This loads the Belkin firmware.
Click the 'Login' link, which is located at the top right of your screen.
Locate the 'Firewall' section, and click the 'Virtual Servers' option. This loads a list of lines consisting of empty fields all numbered consecutively. These fields are used to enter the port information.
Click to select the 'Enable' box in lines '1' through '4.' Locate the 'Description' box in each of these four lines. Type 'Xbox1' in the description box for line number '1,' then 'Xbox2' in the description for line number '2.' Repeat this process through all four lines.
Locate the 'Private IP address' field. Type '101' in the Private IP Address field on all four lines.
Locate the 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' fields on line '1.' Enter '80-80' in both of these fields.
Type '87-88' in the 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' fields on line '2,' and then click 'Type' and select 'UDP.'
Enter '3074-3074' in 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' on line number '3,' and then click 'Type' and select 'Both.'
Enter '53-53' in the 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' on line number '4,' and then click 'Type' and select 'Both.'
Click 'Apply Changes,' and then close the interface. The next time you use your Xbox, the NAT should display as 'Open.'
In Feburary 2016 06,
Turn on your 360, and go to the System Settings menu located at the far right of My Xbox.
This opens a System Settings screen. Highlight 'Network Settings' and press the 'A' button.
Select the 'Wired Network' or 'Wireless Network' option depending upon how you are connected to the Belkin router.
Highlight 'Configure Network' and press 'A.' Highlight 'IP Settings' and press 'A.' This opens an Edit IP Settings screen.
Select 'Manual' and hit the 'A' button. Select 'IP Address' and press 'A.' Enter '192.168.2.101' and press 'A.'
Select 'Subnet Mask' and hit 'A.' Enter '255.255.255.0' and press 'A.'
Select 'Gateway' and press the 'A' button. Enter in '192.168.2.1' and press 'A.' Select 'Done' and press the 'A' button. This takes you back to the previous screen.
Highlight DNS Settings, and press 'A.' Select 'Manual' and press 'A' on the Edit DNS Settings screen.
Select 'Primary DNS Server' and press 'A.' Enter '192.168.2.1' and then hit the 'A' button.
Select 'Secondary DNS Server' and press 'A.' Input '8.8.8.8' and press 'A.' Select 'Done,' and press 'A' to go back to the previous screen. Review the settings on this screen to ensure you have entered in everything correctly, and then turn off the Xbox 360 console.
Forward Xbox 360 Ports
Open any Web browser you want to use, then type '192.168.2.1' in its address bar and press 'Enter.' This loads the Belkin firmware.
Click the 'Login' link, which is located at the top right of your screen.
Locate the 'Firewall' section, and click the 'Virtual Servers' option. This loads a list of lines consisting of empty fields all numbered consecutively. These fields are used to enter the port information.
Click to select the 'Enable' box in lines '1' through '4.' Locate the 'Description' box in each of these four lines. Type 'Xbox1' in the description box for line number '1,' then 'Xbox2' in the description for line number '2.' Repeat this process through all four lines.
Locate the 'Private IP address' field. Type '101' in the Private IP Address field on all four lines.
Locate the 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' fields on line '1.' Enter '80-80' in both of these fields.
Type '87-88' in the 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' fields on line '2,' and then click 'Type' and select 'UDP.'
Enter '3074-3074' in 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' on line number '3,' and then click 'Type' and select 'Both.'
Enter '53-53' in the 'Inbound Port' and 'Private Port' on line number '4,' and then click 'Type' and select 'Both.'
Click 'Apply Changes,' and then close the interface. The next time you use your Xbox, the NAT should display as 'Open.'
In Feburary 2016 06,
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
How to Make a Webcomic WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 03,
In Feburary 2016 03,
Webcomics can be solo efforts or exercises in teamwork. For example, Penny Arcade is a partnership between writer Jerry Holkins and artist Mike Krahulik, while VG Cats is created entirely by Scott Ramsoomair. If you have the skill to handle both writing and illustration, you can launch a solo comic. However, having a fellow artist involved gives you time to focus on a single aspect of the comic, while your partner handles the rest -- effectively reducing a stressful workload. These aren't the only useful elements to a webcomic team, however. As Cat-Nine author Kevin Dangoy points out, having a 'Web guy' who knows how to build and maintain the site itself can be vital. Take on the roles you can handle but don't be afraid to branch out to willing collaborators.
Developing Your Comic
After you have a creative team in place or decide to go it alone, it's time to begin development. Work out what you want your comic to be about, who the primary characters are, what kind of narrative structure you want to use and all your character designs. Get a solid bead on just what your comic is and how it looks -- a slapped-together comic is less likely to succeed than one that is well planned. You'll need to master image-editing software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.
Finding Web Hosting
After you have your ideas all worked out and a few strips ready for the launch, find somewhere to host your comic. You can use a free blogging site like Blogger to start or one of the free Web hosting services. Take a close look at the free Web hosting services tailored specifically to webcomics, including Comic Genesis, The Duck, Smack Jeeves and Comic Fury. Free Web hosting has limitations; you may need to shop around to find one that suits your needs best. Premium hosting and domain services maximize performance and options; you can start with one of these services or switch when your comic grows in popularity.
Building the Site
Building the site itself requires some skill with HTML and CSS, even with free Web hosting. You or your Web expert will need to carefully tailor the site to work around advertisements and function smoothly while still making your comic easy to read and access. Depending on the desired complexity, the skill level required can be basic or advanced. You'll also need an FTP program so you can transfer the comics themselves to your website's server.
Helpful Tips
Artist Julie Miyamoto suggests that you create a backlog of comics and space out the release dates. By releasing your backlog incrementally over time, you have time to work on another batch or take a break. She also suggests that you avoid filler whenever possible, as fillers detract from overall plot progress. She suggests that you keep concepts broad enough to appeal to a wide audience without alienating your primary readers. Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes' serves as a good example; many of the strips require almost no reading.
In Feburary 2016 03,
Webcomics can be solo efforts or exercises in teamwork. For example, Penny Arcade is a partnership between writer Jerry Holkins and artist Mike Krahulik, while VG Cats is created entirely by Scott Ramsoomair. If you have the skill to handle both writing and illustration, you can launch a solo comic. However, having a fellow artist involved gives you time to focus on a single aspect of the comic, while your partner handles the rest -- effectively reducing a stressful workload. These aren't the only useful elements to a webcomic team, however. As Cat-Nine author Kevin Dangoy points out, having a 'Web guy' who knows how to build and maintain the site itself can be vital. Take on the roles you can handle but don't be afraid to branch out to willing collaborators.
Developing Your Comic
After you have a creative team in place or decide to go it alone, it's time to begin development. Work out what you want your comic to be about, who the primary characters are, what kind of narrative structure you want to use and all your character designs. Get a solid bead on just what your comic is and how it looks -- a slapped-together comic is less likely to succeed than one that is well planned. You'll need to master image-editing software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.
Finding Web Hosting
After you have your ideas all worked out and a few strips ready for the launch, find somewhere to host your comic. You can use a free blogging site like Blogger to start or one of the free Web hosting services. Take a close look at the free Web hosting services tailored specifically to webcomics, including Comic Genesis, The Duck, Smack Jeeves and Comic Fury. Free Web hosting has limitations; you may need to shop around to find one that suits your needs best. Premium hosting and domain services maximize performance and options; you can start with one of these services or switch when your comic grows in popularity.
Building the Site
Building the site itself requires some skill with HTML and CSS, even with free Web hosting. You or your Web expert will need to carefully tailor the site to work around advertisements and function smoothly while still making your comic easy to read and access. Depending on the desired complexity, the skill level required can be basic or advanced. You'll also need an FTP program so you can transfer the comics themselves to your website's server.
Helpful Tips
Artist Julie Miyamoto suggests that you create a backlog of comics and space out the release dates. By releasing your backlog incrementally over time, you have time to work on another batch or take a break. She also suggests that you avoid filler whenever possible, as fillers detract from overall plot progress. She suggests that you keep concepts broad enough to appeal to a wide audience without alienating your primary readers. Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes' serves as a good example; many of the strips require almost no reading.
In Feburary 2016 03,
Monday, 1 February 2016
Text Size in Zen CartIn Feburary 2016 01,
In Feburary 2016 01,
This Web cart system uses CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, to manage the look and feel of your site. CSS allows you to control the size, font face, color and other properties of your Zen Cart text by changing just one place: the style sheet. The HTML pages get their layout information from this file, instead of from individual tags in the pages themselves. In Zen Cart, the primary style sheet is found in “/includes/templates/YOUR-TEMPLATE/css/stylesheet.css,” where “YOUR-TEMPLATE” is the template you have chosen for your Zen Cart installation.
Font Size
You can change text size using the “font-size” property. In most style sheets, you have several options as to how to specify the size. You can list fonts as xx-small, x-small, small, medium, large, x-large and xx-large, where medium is equal to 16 pixel font. You can also specify the font size in pixels or centimeters, but this can cause problems with usability in some versions of Internet Explorer. The preferred method of changing font size in Zen Cart is to set your text to a percentage of the parent font size, such as 62.5 percent, or the equivalent of 10 pixels if the default font is set to medium.
Em
Fonts size may also be set in em. An em is a unit taken from old-fashioned typography, and is a horizontal space equal to the width of a lowercase “m” in a particular font size. In default 16 pixel medium font, one em is equivalent to 16 pixels, but in an 18 pixel font, one em is equivalent to 18 pixels. You can set headers or other special text properties using em in relation to your other settings. For instance, if you set the main font to 62.5 percent, a header set to 1.4 em would produce a 14 pixel font, since the main font is displayed at only 10 pixels high. By using this relative system for setting headers, you can maintain the size relationship between all the text elements in your Zen Cart, even if you change the main font size.
Other Font Properties
The font tag allows you to change more than just the size of your text in Zen Cart. You can also change the font family by using the “font-family” tag, followed by either a generic family, such as “serif,” or a specific family, such as “Arial.” You can change text style from normal to italic or oblique by using the “font-style” tag, followed by the preferred style.
Considerations
You don't have to use individual tags to change font properties in Zen Cart. You can also choose to specify all the properties in one declaration. For instance, if you wanted to change the font to 62.5 percent using the Arial and sans serif families with normal text, you would enter “font: 62.5% arial, sans-serif.” This makes your CSS slightly neater and easier to navigate.
In Feburary 2016 01,
This Web cart system uses CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, to manage the look and feel of your site. CSS allows you to control the size, font face, color and other properties of your Zen Cart text by changing just one place: the style sheet. The HTML pages get their layout information from this file, instead of from individual tags in the pages themselves. In Zen Cart, the primary style sheet is found in “/includes/templates/YOUR-TEMPLATE/css/stylesheet.css,” where “YOUR-TEMPLATE” is the template you have chosen for your Zen Cart installation.
Font Size
You can change text size using the “font-size” property. In most style sheets, you have several options as to how to specify the size. You can list fonts as xx-small, x-small, small, medium, large, x-large and xx-large, where medium is equal to 16 pixel font. You can also specify the font size in pixels or centimeters, but this can cause problems with usability in some versions of Internet Explorer. The preferred method of changing font size in Zen Cart is to set your text to a percentage of the parent font size, such as 62.5 percent, or the equivalent of 10 pixels if the default font is set to medium.
Em
Fonts size may also be set in em. An em is a unit taken from old-fashioned typography, and is a horizontal space equal to the width of a lowercase “m” in a particular font size. In default 16 pixel medium font, one em is equivalent to 16 pixels, but in an 18 pixel font, one em is equivalent to 18 pixels. You can set headers or other special text properties using em in relation to your other settings. For instance, if you set the main font to 62.5 percent, a header set to 1.4 em would produce a 14 pixel font, since the main font is displayed at only 10 pixels high. By using this relative system for setting headers, you can maintain the size relationship between all the text elements in your Zen Cart, even if you change the main font size.
Other Font Properties
The font tag allows you to change more than just the size of your text in Zen Cart. You can also change the font family by using the “font-family” tag, followed by either a generic family, such as “serif,” or a specific family, such as “Arial.” You can change text style from normal to italic or oblique by using the “font-style” tag, followed by the preferred style.
Considerations
You don't have to use individual tags to change font properties in Zen Cart. You can also choose to specify all the properties in one declaration. For instance, if you wanted to change the font to 62.5 percent using the Arial and sans serif families with normal text, you would enter “font: 62.5% arial, sans-serif.” This makes your CSS slightly neater and easier to navigate.
In Feburary 2016 01,
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