Understanding MTBF, Availability, Speedup, and CPU Time
Understanding Key Performance Metrics
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) = MTTF + MTTR. Availability (reliability) = MTTF / MTBF. Failure rate = 1/ MTTF. Speedup of X relative to Y = Execution timeY / Execution timeX. Speedup = Execution time for entire task without using enhancement / Execution time for entire task using enhancement when possible. Speedup_overall = Exectime_old / Exectime_new = 1 / (1 – Fraction_enhanced) + (Fraction_enhanced / Speedup_enhanced). CPU time = CPU clock cycles * clock
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HTML5 and jQuery: Essential Web Development
CSS Counters
Example of CSS counters (not valid HTML, just for demonstration):
body {
counter-reset: chapter;
}
h1 {
counter-reset: section;
}
h1:before {
content: "Chapter " counter(chapter) ". ";
counter-increment: chapter;
}
h2:before {
content: counter(chapter) "." counter(section) " ";
counter-increment: section;
}
Responsive Design with Media Queries
Media queries are crucial for creating responsive websites. Here’s a basic example:
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Data Stream Processing with Apache Flink
Data Streams
Data streams are unbounded sequences of time-varying data elements, representing a continuous flow of information. The most recent data is often the most relevant, reflecting the current state of a dynamic system.
DBMS vs. Data Streaming
A traditional database stores data before it can be queried. Multiple queries can be run repeatedly on the same stored data. In contrast, data streaming processes data on-the-fly, as soon as it arrives. Queries are continuous (running indefinitely), and
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Java Array Fundamentals
Array Size
Once an array is created, its size is fixed.
Declaring Integer Arrays
Which of the following are correct ways to declare an array of int values?
int[] a;int a[];
Incorrect Array Declarations
Which of the following are incorrect?
int[] a = new int(2);int a = new int[2];int a() = new int[2];
Array Indexing
If you declare an array double[] list = new double[5], the highest index in array list is 4.
Array Length
How many elements are in array double[] list = new double[5]? – 5
Analyzing
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The Motherboard
The motherboard serves as a single platform to connect all the parts of a computer together. It connects the CPU, memory, hard drives, optical drives, video card, sound card, and other ports and expansion cards directly or via cables.
It can be considered the backbone of a computer.
Features of a Motherboard
A motherboard comes with the following features:
- Motherboards vary greatly in supporting various types of components.
- Normally, a motherboard supports a single type of CPU and a few
Effective Task Scheduling and Data Backup Strategies
Accessing Router via LAN
Similar to the previous method, but without a modem. No browser settings are needed.
The router acts as a computer on the network, with each client computer using the gateway router address.
Scheduling Tasks
Automate tasks and procedures such as backups, disk cleanup, and monthly billing (e.g., on the 30th of each month).
Task Scheduler Locations:
- Windows XP: Control Panel, Scheduled Tasks.
- XP, Vista, and 7: Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scheduled Tasks.
Windows 7
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