Zoho for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9780470484548 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 336 str.

Steven Holzner

Opis

A great way to get started on this new, FREE, Web-based productivity and collaboration tool Zoho is a very cool-and free-alternative to Microsoft Office. Known as "cloud" computing because it's totally Web-based, Zoho provides 18 different applications to help you write documents, create spreadsheets, send e-mail, and much more. People love it, but what it doesn't offer are extensive help files, so that's where this practical book comes in. Zoho For Dummies shows you how to use Zoho's most widely used applications, including Zoho Writer, Zoho Notebook, Zoho Show, Zoho Sheet, Zoho DB, Zoho Mail, Zoho Planner, Zoho CRM, and Zoho Projects. You'll get thoroughly up to speed on all common tasks and discover enough tips and tricks to get you power-using Zoho in no time.

• Zoho is a free, Web-based alternative to Microsoft Office launched in 2007; it is considered to be "cloud computing" because it is categorized as Software as a Service (SaaS) and Web-based
• The book guides you through common tasks and provides tips and tricks to maximize your productivity and minimize hassle
• Covers Zoho Writer, Zoho Notebook, Zoho Show, Zoho Sheet, Zoho DB, Zoho Mail, Zoho Planner, Zoho CRM, and Zoho Projects
• Also provides information about sharing content, scheduling, and more

Get your head in the clouds with this friendly guide to the exciting new Zoho "cloud" alternative to Microsoft Office.

Recenzje

"... Das Taschenbuch ist problemorientiert ausgerichtet: Erläutert wird das Arbeiten mit Dokumenten, Terminplanung und Kommunikation, Datenverwaltung sowie der Einsatz im Unternehmen (Projekt- und Kunden-Management, Online-Fakturierung)." IT Mittelstand (01.01.2010)

Spis treści

Notations vii

Acronyms ix

Introduction xi

Chapter 1. Uncertainty Representation Based on Set Theory 1

1.1. Basic set definitions: advantages and weaknesses 3

1.1.1. Interval set 5

1.1.2. Ellipsoidal set 7

1.1.3. Polyhedral set 9

1.1.4. Zonotopic set 12

1.2. Main properties of zonotopes 17

Chapter 2. Several Approaches on Zonotopic Guaranteed Set–Membership Estimation 27

2.1. Context 27

2.2. Problem formulation 32

2.2.1. Singular Value Decomposition–based method 35

2.2.2. Optimization–based methods 40

Chapter 3. Zonotopic Guaranteed State Estimation Based on P–Radius Minimization 49

3.1. Single–Output systems approach 49

3.2. Multi–Output systems approaches 63

3.2.1. General formulation 64

3.2.2. Extensions of the Single–Output systems methodology 67

3.2.3. Dedicated approach for Multi–Output systems 85

Chapter 4. Tube Model Predictive Control Based on Zonotopic Set–Membership Estimation 95

4.1. Context 95

4.2. Problem formulation 100

4.3. Tube–based output feedback Model Predictive Control design 100

4.4. Application on the magnetic levitation system 112

4.4.1. System description 113

4.4.2. Control problem 116

Conclusion and Perspectives 125

Appendix. Basic Matrix Operation Definitions 129

Bibliography 133

Index 149

O autorze

Steve Holzner, PhD, is the award–winning author of 112 books, including Joomla! For Dummies and Physics For Dummies. He also teaches programming classes and has consulted for Fortune 100 companies in the area of content management. Steve has been a faculty member at Cornell University and MIT.

Blurb

Learn how Web–based Zoho tools help you be productive and manage your business

Zoho′s cool tools are terrific for office productivity, communication, and database management, but the documentation can be a little spotty. Fear not — you have this book! Learn to use these Web–based applications for creating documents and presentations, handling appointments and e–mail, storing and organizing data, and even managing customer relationships.

• Document your activities — use Writer for word processing, Sheet for spreadsheet documents, and Notebook for sharing

• Show off — create slideshow presentations with Show to share online

• Organize your life — use Planner to create schedules and to–do lists you can share

• Extreme Web mail — use Mail to organize your e–mail with folders and labels and lock down security

• Data on the Web — use Reports to build a database where you can easily create charts, pivot tables, and summaries that can be accessed from anywhere

Open the book and find:

• How to sign up for a Zoho account

• Advantages of collaborating with Zoho Writer

• Ways to organize content using Zoho Notebook

• Tips for managing e–mail with folders and flags

• How to use formulas and functions in Zoho Sheet

• Drag–and–drop methods for creating database reports

• Advice on project management

• How to streamline billing procedures

"If you are interested in exploring Zoho, this book isgoing to be extremely useful. It paves the way to explore Zoho with in–depth coverage on each of our main applications."
–Raju Vegesna, Zoho Evangelist