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  • 2015-2019  (134)
  • 1935-1939
  • Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing  (134)
  • Computer software ; Development  (69)
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  • 1
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789617245 , 1789617243
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Software architecture ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A journey toward containerized applications in production with a cloud-portable, secure, robust and highly available Docker Enterprise platform. Key Features Get an insider's view into the container movement and Docker Enterprise Manage the transformation associated with enterprise container adoption Walk through the enterprise container adoption journey Book Description While known mostly as the open source engine behind tens of millions of server nodes, Docker also offers commercially supported enterprise tooling known as the Docker Enterprise. This platform leverages the deep roots from Docker Engine - Community (formerly Docker CE) and Kubernetes, but adds support and tooling to efficiently operate a secure container platform at scale. With hundreds of enterprises on board, best practices and adoption patterns are emerging rapidly. These learning points can be used to inform adopters and help manage the enterprise transformation associated with enterprise container adoption. This book starts by explaining the case for Docker Enterprise, as well as its structure and reference architecture. From there, we progress through the PoC,pilot and production stages as a working model for adoption, evolving the platform's design and configuration for each stage and using detailed application examples along the way to clarify and demonstrate important concepts.The book concludes with Docker's impact on other emerging software technologies, such as Blockchain and Serverless computing. By the end of this book, you'll have a better understanding of what it takes to get your enterprise up and running with Docker Enterprise and beyond. What you will learn Understand why containers are important to an enterprise Understand the features and components of Docker Enterprise 2 Find out about the PoC, pilot, and production adoption phases Get to know the best practices for installing and operating Docker Enterprise Understand what is important for a Docker Enterprise in production Run Kubernetes on Docker Enterprise Who this book is for This book is for Software Architects, DevOps Engineers, Tech Ops, Docker professionals, or any IT professional working with Docker and containers who wants to move containerized workloads to production. This book discusses the enterprise adoption of Docker and Kubernetes,therefore a basic understanding of Docker concepts will be helpful.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed April 11, 2019)
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  • 2
    ISBN: 9781789612325 , 1789612322
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Effectively implement features and components for any computing environment Key Features Explore the latest features of VMware Horizon 7.7 Virtualize your desktop infrastructure using new features introduced in Horizon Implement App Volumes and User Environment Manager in your infrastructure Book Description This third edition of Implementing VMware Horizon 7.7 has been updated to get you up to speed with VMware Horizon 7.7 by showing you how to use its key features and deploying an end-user computing infrastructure for your own organization. The book begins by guiding you on how to deploy all the core requirements for a VMware Horizon infrastructure. It then moves on to show you how to provision and administer end-user computing resources using VMware Horizon. You'll not only be able to deploy the core VMware Horizon features, but you'll also be able to implement new features, such as the Just-in-Time Management Platform (JMP) and the Horizon Console. You'll also focus on the latest features and components of the Horizon platform and learn when and how they are used. By the end of the book, you will have developed a solid understanding of how your organization can benefit from the capabilities VMware Horizon offers and how each of its components is implemented. What you will learn Work with the different products that make up VMware Horizon Implement a multi-site VMware Horizon Pod using the Cloud Pod Architecture feature Deploy and configure VMware Horizon's optional components Implement and maintain Microsoft RDSH, Horizon Linux, and Windows Desktop Pools and RDSH Application Pools Configure and manage Horizon remotely using PowerCLI Learn about the Microsoft Windows Group Policy templates for Horizon Understand how to manage the SSL certificates for each of the VMware Horizon components Who this book is for If you're a system administrator, solutions architect, or desktop engineer looking to level up your skills working with VMware's Horizon ecosystem and want to build a successful deployment strategy for desktops and applications, this book is for you.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 20, 2019)
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  • 3
    ISBN: 9781789806793 , 1789806798
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing ; Computer networks ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Use self-driven data centers to reduce management complexity by deploying Infrastructure as Code to gain value from investments. Key Features Add smart capabilities in VMware Workspace ONE to deliver customer insights and improve overall security Optimize your HPC and big data infrastructure with the help of machine learning Automate your VMware data center operations with machine learning Book Description This book presents an introductory perspective on how machine learning plays an important role in a VMware environment. It offers a basic understanding of how to leverage machine learning primitives, along with a deeper look into integration with the VMware tools used for automation today. This book begins by highlighting how VMware addresses business issues related to its workforce, customers, and partners with emerging technologies such as machine learning to create new, intelligence-driven, end user experiences. You will learn how to apply machine learning techniques incorporated in VMware solutions for data center operations. You will go through management toolsets with a focus on machine learning techniques. At the end of the book, you will learn how the new vSphere Scale-Out edition can be used to ensure that HPC, big data performance, and other requirements can be met (either through development or by fine-tuning guidelines) with mainstream products. What you will learn Orchestrate on-demand deployments based on defined policies Automate away common problems and make life easier by reducing errors Deliver services to end users rather than to virtual machines Reduce rework in a multi-layered scalable manner in any cloud Explore the centralized life cycle management of hybrid clouds Use common code so you can run it across any cloud Who this book is for This book is intended for those planning, designing, and implementing the virtualization/cloud components of the Software-Defined Data Center foundational infrastructure. It helps users to put intelligence in their automation tasks to get self driving data center. It is assumed that the reader has knowledge of, and some familiarity with, virtualization concepts and related topics, including storage, security, and networking.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 15, 2019)
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  • 4
    ISBN: 9781788831062 , 1788831063
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Learning path
    Keywords: Amazon Web Services (Firm) ; Cloud computing ; Computer software ; Development ; Web services ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Work through exciting recipes to administer your AWS cloud Key Features Build secure environments using AWS components and services Explore core AWS features with real-world applications and best practices Design and build Lambda functions using real-world examples Book Description With this Learning Path, you'll explore techniques to easily manage applications on the AWS cloud. You'll begin with an introduction to serverless computing, its advantages, and the fundamentals of AWS. The following chapters will guide you on how to manage multiple accounts by setting up consolidated billing, enhancing your application delivery skills, with the latest AWS services such as CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline to provide continuous delivery and deployment, while also securing and monitoring your environment's workflow. It'll also add to your understanding of the services AWS Lambda provides to developers. To refine your skills further, it demonstrates how to design, write, test, monitor, and troubleshoot Lambda functions. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll be able to create a highly secure, fault-tolerant, and scalable environment for your applications. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: AWS Administration: The Definitive Guide, Second Edition by Yohan Wadia AWS Administration Cookbook by Rowan Udell, Lucas Chan Mastering AWS Lambda by Yohan Wadia, Udita Gupta What you will learn Explore the benefits of serverless computing and applications Deploy apps with AWS Elastic Beanstalk and Amazon Elastic File System Secure environments with AWS CloudTrail, AWSConfig, and AWS Shield Run big data analytics with Amazon EMR and Amazon Redshift Back up and safeguard data using AWS Data Pipeline Create monitoring and alerting dashboards using CloudWatch Effectively monitor and troubleshoot serverless applications with AWS Design serverless apps via AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway Who this book is for This Learning Path is specifically designed for IT system and network administrators, AWS architects, and DevOps engineers who want to effectively implement AWS in their organization and easily manage daily activities. Familiarity with Linux, web services, cloud computing platforms, virtualization, networking, and other administration-related tasks will assist in understanding the concepts in the book. Prior hands-on experience with AWS core services such as EC2, IAM, S3, and programming languages, such as Node.Js, ...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 19, 2019)
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  • 5
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789610604 , 1789610605
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Microsoft .NET Framework ; Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to run new and old applications in Docker containers on Windows - modernizing the architecture, improving security and maximizing efficiency. Key Features Run .NET Framework and .NET Core apps in Docker containers for efficiency, security and portability Design distributed containerized apps, using enterprise-grade open source software from Docker Hub Build a CI/CD pipeline with Docker, going from source to a production Docker Swarm in the cloud Book Description Docker on Windows, Second Edition teaches you all you need to know about Docker on Windows, from the 101 to running highly-available workloads in production. You'll be guided through a Docker journey, starting with the key concepts and simple examples of .NET Framework and .NET Core apps in Docker containers on Windows. Then you'll learn how to use Docker to modernize the architecture and development of traditional ASP.NET and SQL Server apps. The examples show you how to break up legacy monolithic applications into distributed apps and deploy them to a clustered environment in the cloud, using the exact same artifacts you use to run them locally. You'll see how to build a CI/CD pipeline which uses Docker to compile, package, test and deploy your applications. To help you move confidently to production, you'll learn about Docker security, and the management and support options. The book finishes with guidance on getting started with Docker in your own projects. You'll walk through some real-world case studies for Docker implementations, from small-scale on-premises apps to very large-scale apps running on Azure. What you will learn Understand key Docker concepts: images, containers, registries and swarms Run Docker on Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, and in the cloud Deploy and monitor distributed solutions across multiple Docker containers Run containers with high availability and failover with Docker Swarm Master security in-depth with the Docker platform, making your apps more secure Build a Continuous Deployment pipeline, running Jenkins and Git in Docker Debug applications running in Docker containers using Visual Studio Plan the adoption of Docker in your organization Who this book is for If you want to modernize an old monolithic application without rewriting it, smooth the deployment to production, or move to DevOps or the cloud, then Docker is the enabler for you. This book gives you a solid grounding in Docker so you can confidently approach all of these scenarios.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2017. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed April 18, 2019)
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  • 6
    ISBN: 9781789612660 , 1789612667
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Unleash the benefits of VMware vSphere 6.7 to provide a powerful, flexible and secure digital infrastructure Key Features Deep dive into areas like management, security, scalability, availability and more with vSphere 6.7 Design, deploy and manage VMware vSphere virtual datacenters Implement monitoring and security of VMware workloads with ease Book Description VMware vSphere provides a powerful, flexible and secure foundation for next-generation applications and datacenters that help you with your digital transformation efficiently. Mastering VMware vSphere, 6.7, Second Edition begins by covering an overview of all the products, solutions and features of the vSphere 6.7 suite, comparing the evolutions with the previous releases. You'll learn to design and plan a virtualization infrastructure to drive performance analysis and then proceed with the workflow and installation of components. Along with new network trends that will help you in optimally designing the vSphere environment, you will also learn the best practices involved in configuring and managing virtual machines in a vSphere infrastructure. With vSphere 6.7, you'll make use of more powerful capabilities for patching, upgrading and managing the configuration of the virtual environment. The concluding chapters focus on core vSphere components as storage and network and you will learn all you need about resource management followed by topics as high availability and disaster recovery, troubleshooting, monitoring and security. By the end the book you will discover different approaches on how to build your own VMware vSphere lab to help you run even the most demanding workloads What you will learn Get a deep understanding of vSphere 6.7 functionalities Design a virtualization environment based on VMware vSphere 6.7 Manage and administer a vSphere 6.7 environment and resources Get tips for the VCP6-DCV and VCIX6-DCV exams Implement different migration techniques across different environments Deploy and understand different concepts of VMware vSphere 6.7 lab Who this book is for If you are an administrator, infrastructure engineer, IT architect, or an IT consultant who has basic knowledge of VMware vSphere and now wants to master it, then this book is for you.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2017. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed June 12, 2019)
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  • 7
    ISBN: 9781789806724 , 1789806720
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Discover advanced virtualization techniques and strategies to deliver centralized desktop and application services Key Features Leverage advanced desktop virtualization techniques and strategies to transform your organization Build better virtualized services for your users with VMware Horizon 7.8 Develop and deploy end-to-end virtualized solutions Book Description Desktop virtualization can be tough, but VMware Horizon 7.8 changes all that. With a rich and adaptive UX, improved security,and a range of useful features for storage and networking optimization, there's plenty to love. But to properly fall in love with it, you need to know how to use it, and that means venturing deeper into the software and taking advantage of its extensive range of features, many of which are underused and underpromoted. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to not only successfully virtualize your desktop infrastructure, but also to maintain and optimize it to keep all your users happy. We'll show you how to assess and analyze your infrastructure, and how to use that analysis to design a solution that meets your organizational and user needs. Once you've done that, you'll find out how to build your virtualized environment, before deploying your virtualized solution. But more than that,we'll also make sure you know everything you need to know about the full range of features on offer, including the mobile cloud, so that you can use them to take full control of your virtualized infrastructure. What you will learn Successfully configure Horizon 7.8 for the needs of your users Deliver virtual desktops, session-based desktops, and hosted applications Become familiar with how to develop, and deploy, a complete, end-to-end solution Discover how to optimize desktop OS images for virtual desktops Build, optimize, and tune desktop operating systems to deliver a superior end user experience Explore the Horizon 7.8 infrastructure so that you can take full advantage of it Who this book is for This book is ideal for system admins, and solution architects interested in gaining hands-on experience with virtualization. It will take you to an advanced level, but at a pace that ensures you are always solving real-world problems. Some experience in desktop management using Windows and Microsoft Office (and familiarity with Active Directory, SQL, Windows Remote Desktop Session Hosting, and VMware vSphere technology) is necessary.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 8, 2019)
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  • 8
    ISBN: 9781789807196 , 1789807190
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Design a virtualized data center with VMware vSphere 6.7 Key Features Get the first book on the market that helps you design a virtualized data center with VMware vSphere 6.7 Learn how to create professional vSphere design documentation to ensure a successful implementation A practical guide that will help you apply infrastructure design principles to vSphere design Book Description VMware is the industry leader in data center virtualization. The vSphere 6.x suite of products provides a robust and resilient platform to virtualize server and application workloads. This book uses proven infrastructure design principles and applies them to VMware vSphere 6.7 virtual data center design through short and focused recipes on each design aspect. The second edition of this book focused on vSphere 6.0. vSphere features released since then necessitate an updated design guide, which includes recipes for upgrading to 6.7, vCenter HA; operational improvements; cutting-edge, high-performance storage access such as RDMA and Pmem; security features such as encrypted vMotion and VM-level encryption; Proactive HA; HA Orchestrated Restart; Predictive DRS; and more. By the end of the book, you will be able to achieve enhanced compute, storage, network, and management capabilities for your virtual data center. What you will learn Identify key factors related to a vSphere design Mitigate security risks and meet compliance requirements in a vSphere design Create a vSphere conceptual design by identifying technical and business requirements Design for performance, availability, recoverability, manageability, and security Map the logical resource design into the physical vSphere design Create professional vSphere design documentation Who this book is for If you are an administrator or consultant interested in designing virtualized data center environments using VMware vSphere 6.x (or previous versions of vSphere and the supporting components), this book is for you.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 8, 2019)
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  • 9
    ISBN: 9781788832069 , 178883206X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Python (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Software patterns ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Exploit various design patterns to master the art of solving problems using Python Key Features Master the application design using the core design patterns and latest features of Python 3.7 Learn tricks to solve common design and architectural challenges Choose the right plan to improve your programs and increase their productivity Book Description Python is an object-oriented scripting language that is used in a wide range of categories. In software engineering, a design pattern is an elected solution for solving software design problems. Although they have been around for a while, design patterns remain one of the top topics in software engineering, and are a ready source for software developers to solve the problems they face on a regular basis. This book takes you through a variety of design patterns and explains them with real-world examples. You will get to grips with low-level details and concepts that show you how to write Python code, without focusing on common solutions as enabled in Java and C++. You'll also fnd sections on corrections, best practices, system architecture, and its designing aspects. This book will help you learn the core concepts of design patterns and the way they can be used to resolve software design problems. You'll focus on most of the Gang of Four (GoF) design patterns, which are used to solve everyday problems, and take your skills to the next level with reactive and functional patterns that help you build resilient, scalable, and robust applications. By the end of the book, you'll be able to effciently address commonly faced problems and develop applications, and also be comfortable working on scalable and maintainable projects of any size. What you will learn Explore Factory Method and Abstract Factory for object creation Clone objects using the Prototype pattern Make incompatible interfaces compatible using the Adapter pattern Secure an interface using the Proxy pattern Choose an algorithm dynamically using the Strategy pattern Keep the logic decoupled from the UI using the MVC pattern Leverage the Observer pattern to understand reactive programming Explore patterns for cloud-native, microservices, and serverless architectures Who this book is for This book is for intermediate Python developers. Prior knowledge of design patterns is not required to enjoy this book. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2015. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed October 1, 2018)
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  • 10
    ISBN: 9781789342901 , 1789342902
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Data recovery (Computer science) ; Data libraries ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Deploy and configure vSphere infrastructure and learn to effectively create and administer vSphere virtual machines Key Features Implement advanced network virtualization techniques Configure and administer vSphere high availability Enhance your data center virtualization skills with practice questions and mock tests Book Description This exam guide enables you to install, configure, and manage the vSphere 6.5 infrastructure in all its components: vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines, while helping you to prepare for the industry standard certification. This data center book will assist you in automating administration tasks and enhancing your environment's capabilities. You will begin with an introduction to all aspects related to security, networking, and storage in vSphere 6.5. Next, you will learn about resource management and understand how to back up and restore the vSphere 6.5 infrastructure. As you advance, you will also cover troubleshooting, deployment, availability, and virtual machine management. This is followed by two mock tests that will test your knowledge and challenge your understanding of all the topics included in the exam. By the end of this book, you will not only have learned about virtualization and its techniques, but you'll also be prepared to pass the VCP6.5-DCV (2V0-622) exam. What you will learn Deploy and configure vSphere infrastructure Create and administer vSphere virtual machines Optimize, secure, and troubleshoot all vSphere components Implement vSphere HA on a vSAN cluster Understand how to back up and restore your vSphere 6.5 infrastructure Test your understanding of key concepts required through sample questions Who this book is for If you are interested in achieving Data Center Virtualization certification, this is the book is for you. You will also benefit from this book if you are a system administrator or network engineer. Some prior knowledge of virtualization can assist you in understanding key concepts covered in the book.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed September 12, 2018)
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  • 11
    ISBN: 9781789138467 , 1789138469
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Git (Computer file) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This book will teach you what you need to know to start using GitHub effectively for collaborating and working on your software projects. About This Book Effectively use GitHub by learning its key features to leverage the power of Git and make collaboration on code easy to work with. Be more productive on the development workflow of your projects using the valuable toolset that GitHub provides. Explore the world of GitHub by following simple, step-by-step, real-world scenarios accompanied by helpful, explanatory screenshots. Who This Book Is For This book is for experienced or novice developers with a basic knowledge of Git. If you ever wanted to learn how big projects such as Twitter, Google, or even GitHub collaborate on code, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Create and upload repositories to your account Create organizations and manage teams with different access levels on repositories Use the issue tracker effectively and add context to issues with labels and milestones Create, access, and personalize your user account and profile settings Build a community around your project using the sophisticated tools GitHub provides Create GitHub pages and understand web analytics In Detail Whether you are an experienced developer or a novice, learning to work with Version Control Systems is a must in the software development world. Git is the most popular tool for that purpose, and GitHub was built around it, leveraging its powers by bringing it to the web. Starting with the basics of creating a repository, you will then learn how to manage the issue tracker, the place where discussions about your project take place. Continuing our journey, we will explore how to use the wiki and write rich documentation that will accompany your project. You will also master organization/team management and some of the features that made GitHub so well known, including pull requests. Next, we will focus on creating simple web pages hosted on GitHub and lastly, we will explore the settings that are configurable for a user and a repository. Style and approach This book will take you through some of the most important features of one of the most popular tools, GitHub, which is used to bring developers together from all around the world to discover, share, and build better software. At each step of the way, you will learn about important approaches used in GitHub, including creating a repository, managing teams, creating GitHub pages, and watching your rep...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2015. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed July 31, 2018)
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  • 12
    ISBN: 9781788830607 , 1788830601
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Cloud computing ; Computer software ; Development ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A developer's field-guide to designing scalable services using Kubernetes About This Book Develop and run your software using containers within a Kubernetes environment Get hands-on experience of using Kubernetes with DevOps concepts such as continuous integration, benchmark testing, monitoring, and so on Pragmatic example-based approach showing how to use Kubernetes in the development process Who This Book Is For If you are a full-stack or back-end software developers interested, curious, or being asked to test as well as run the code you're creating, you can leverage Kubernetes to make that process simpler and consistent regardless of where you deploy. If you're looking for developer focused examples in NodeJS and Python for how to build, test, deploy, and run your code with Kubernetes, this is perfect for you. What You Will Learn Build your software into containers Deploy and debug software running in containers within Kubernetes Declare and add configuration through Kubernetes Define how your application fits together, using internal and external services Add feedback to your code to help Kubernetes manage your services Monitor and measure your services through integration testing and in production deployments In Detail Kubernetes is documented and typically approached from the perspective of someone running software that has already been built. Kubernetes may also be used to enhance the development process, enabling more consistent testing and analysis of code to help developers verify not only its correctness, but also its efficiency. This book introduces key Kubernetes concepts, coupled with examples of how to deploy and use them with a bit of Node.js and Python example code, so that you can quickly replicate and use that knowledge. You will begin by setting up Kubernetes to help you develop and package your code. We walk you through the setup and installation process before working with Kubernetes in the development environment. We then delve into concepts such as automating your build process, autonomic computing, debugging, and integration testing. This book covers all the concepts required for a developer to work with Kubernetes. By the end of this book, you will be in a position to use Kubernetes in development ecosystems. Style and approach This book will cover examples using NodeJS and Python that walk you through building containers, defining your deployments, deploying, debugging, testing, and generally interacting with your co...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 8, 2018)
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  • 13
    ISBN: 9781788623186 , 1788623185
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Delphi (Computer file) ; Computer software ; Development ; Client/server computing ; Internet of things ; Mobile computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Quickly learn and employ practical recipes for developing real-world, cross-platform applications using Delphi. Key Features Get to grips with Delphi to build and deploy various cross-platform applications Design and deploy real-world apps by implementing a single source codebase Build robust and optimized GUI applications with ease Book Description Delphi is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) that supports rapid application development on different platforms, saving you the pain of wandering amid GUI widget details or having to tackle inter-platform incompatibilities. Delphi Cookbook begins with the basics of Delphi and gets you acquainted with JSON format strings, XSLT transformations, Unicode encodings, and various types of streams. You'll then move on to more advanced topics such as developing higher-order functions and using enumerators and run-time type information (RTTI). As you make your way through the chapters, you'll understand Delphi RTL functions, use FireMonkey in a VCL application, and cover topics such as multithreading, using aparallel programming library and deploying Delphi on a server. You'll take a look at the new feature of WebBroker Apache modules, join the mobile revolution with FireMonkey, and learn to build data-driven mobile user interfaces using the FireDAC database access framework. This book will also show you how to integrate your apps with Internet of Things (IoT). By the end of the book, you will have become proficient in Delphi by exploring its different aspects such as building cross-platforms and mobile applications, designing server-side programs, and integrating these programs with IoT. What you will learn Develop visually stunning applications using FireMonkey Deploy LiveBinding effectively with the right object-oriented programming (OOP) approach Create RESTful web services that run on Linux or Windows Build mobile apps that read data from a remote server efficiently Call platform native API on Android and iOS for an unpublished API Manage software customization by making better use of an extended RTTI Integrate your application with IOT Who this book is for Delphi Cookbook is for intermediate developers with a basic knowledge of Delphi who want to discover and understand all the development possibilities offered by it.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 28, 2018)
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  • 14
    ISBN: 9781785887598 , 1785887599
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; Virtual computer systems ; Computer networks Management
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 11, 2018)
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  • 15
    ISBN: 9781787288584 , 1787288587
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Amazon Web Services (Firm) ; VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 2, 2018)
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  • 16
    ISBN: 9781788997263 , 1788997263
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software ; Development ; Virtual computer systems ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Schedule and run application containers using Kubernetes Key Features Get to grips with a wide range of tools to monitor and secure your deployments Manage your container clusters and networks using Kubernetes Get well-versed with the fundamentals of Kubernetes Book Description Kubernetes has continued to grow and achieve broad adoption across various industries, helping you to orchestrate and automate container deployments on a massive scale. Based on the recent release of Kubernetes 1.12, Getting Started with Kubernetes gives you a complete understanding of how to install a Kubernetes cluster. The book focuses on core Kubernetes constructs, such as pods, services, replica sets, replication controllers, and labels. You will understand cluster-level networking in Kubernetes, and learn to set up external access to applications running in the cluster. As you make your way through the book, you'll understand how to manage deployments and perform updates with minimal downtime. In addition to this, you will explore operational aspects of Kubernetes , such as monitoring and logging, later moving on to advanced concepts such as container security and cluster federation. You'll get to grips with integrating your build pipeline and deployments within a Kubernetes cluster, and be able to understand and interact with open source projects. In the concluding chapters, you'll orchestrate updates behind the scenes, avoid downtime on your cluster, and deal with underlying cloud provider instability within your cluster. By the end of this book, you'll have a complete understanding of the Kubernetes platform and will start deploying applications on it. What you will learn Download, install, and configure the Kubernetes code base Set up and access monitoring and logging for Kubernetes clusters Set up external access to applications running in the cluster Learn how to manage and scale kubernetes with hosted platforms on AWS, Azure, and GCP Run multiple clusters and manage them from a single control plane Discover top tools for deploying and managing a Kubernetes cluster Learn how to get production ready and harden Kubernetes operations, networking, and storage Who this book is for Getting Started with Kubernetes is for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who want to automate the deployment process and scale their applications. No prior knowledge of Kubernetes is required.
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  • 17
    ISBN: 9781787285347 , 1787285340
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition.
    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Deploy and manage VMware vSphere 6.5 components with ease. About This Book Simplified and to-the-point theory and practical recipes to deploy and manage vSphere 6.5 Discover the best ways to deploy stateless and stateful ESXi hosts and upgrade them Storage and network resource management Certificate management using VMCA Monitor the performance of a vSphere environment. Who This Book Is For If you are a system administrator, support professional, or anyone interested in learning how to install, configure, and manage a vSphere environment, then this book is for you. This task-oriented reference guide will also benefit consultants or infrastructure architects who design and deploy vSphere 6.5 environments. What You Will Learn Upgrade your existing vSphere environment or perform a fresh deployment. Automate the deployment and management of large sets of ESXi hosts in your vSphere Environment Configure and manage FC, iSCSI, and NAS storage, and get more control over how storage resources are allocated and managed Configure vSphere networking by deploying host-wide and data center-wide switches in your vSphere environment Configure high availability on a host cluster and learn how to enable the fair distribution and utilization of compute resources Patch and upgrade the vSphere environment Handle certificate request generation and renew component certificates Monitor performance of a vSphere environment In Detail VMware vSphere is a complete and robust virtualization product suite that helps transform data centers into simplified on-premises cloud infrastructures, providing for the automation and orchestration of workload deployment and life cycle management of the infrastructure. This book focuses on the latest release of VMware vSphere and follows a recipe-based approach, giving you hands-on instructions required to deploy and manage a vSphere environment. The book starts with the procedures involved in upgrading your existing vSphere infrastructure to vSphere 6.5, followed by deploying a new vSphere 6.5 environment. Then the book delves further into the procedures involved in managing storage and network access to the ESXi hosts and the virtual machines running on them. Moving on, the book covers high availability and fair distribution/utilization of clustered compute and storage resources. Finally, the book covers patching and upgrading the vSphere infrastructure using VUM, certificate management using VMCA, and finishes with a chapter covering...
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  • 18
    ISBN: 9781789133295 , 1789133297
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn from an expert on how to use Kubernetes, the most adopted container orchestration platform. About This Book Get a detailed, hands-on exploration of everything from the basic to the most advanced aspects of Kubernetes Explore the tools behind not only the official project but also the third-party add-ons Learn how to create a wide range of tools, including clusters, Role Bindings, and Ingress Resources with default backends, among many applicable, real-word creations Discover how to deploy and manage highly available and fault-tolerant applications at scale with zero downtime Who This Book Is For This book is for professionals experienced with Docker, looking to get a detailed overview from the basics to the advanced features of Kubernetes. What You Will Learn Let Viktor show you the wide range of features available in Kubernetes - from the basic to the most advanced features Learn how to use the tools not only from the official project but also from the wide range of third-party add-ons Understand how to create a pod, how to Scale Bids with Replica Sets, and how to install both Kubectl and Minikube Explore the meaning of terms such as container scheduler and Kubernetes Discover how to create a local Kubernetes cluster and what to do with it In Detail Building on The DevOps 2.0 Toolkit, The DevOps 2.1 Toolkit: Docker Swarm, and The DevOps 2.2 Toolkit: Self-Sufficient Docker Clusters, Viktor Farcic brings his latest exploration of the DevOps Toolkit as he takes you on a journey to explore the features of Kubernetes. The DevOps 2.3 Toolkit: Kubernetes is a book in the series that helps you build a full DevOps Toolkit. This book in the series looks at Kubernetes, the tool designed to, among other roles, make it easier in the creation and deployment of highly available and fault-tolerant applications at scale, with zero downtime. Within this book, Viktor will cover a wide range of emerging topics, including what exactly Kubernetes is, how to use both first and third-party add-ons for projects, and how to get the skills to be able to call yourself a ?Kubernetes ninja.? Work with Viktor and dive into the creation and exploration of Kubernetes with a series of hands-on guides. Style and approach Readers join Viktor Farcic as he continues his exploration of DevOps and begins to explore the opportunities presented by Kubernetes.
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  • 19
    ISBN: 9781788836876 , 1788836871
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software ; Development ; Virtual computer systems ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to automate and manage your containers and reduce the overall operation burden on your system. About This Book Use containers to manage, scale and orchestrate apps in your organization Transform the latest concept of Kubernetes 1.10 into examples Expert techniques for orchestrating containers effectively Who This Book Is For This book is for system administrators, developers, DevOps engineers, or any stakeholder who wants to understand how Kubernetes works using a recipe-based approach. Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and Containers is required. What You Will Learn Build your own container cluster Deploy and manage highly scalable, containerized applications with Kubernetes Build high-availability Kubernetes clusters Build a continuous delivery pipeline for your application Track metrics and logs for every container running in your cluster Streamline the way you deploy and manage your applications with large-scale container orchestration In Detail Kubernetes is an open source orchestration platform to manage containers in a cluster environment. With Kubernetes, you can configure and deploy containerized applications easily. This book gives you a quick brush up on how Kubernetes works with containers, and an overview of main Kubernetes concepts, such as Pods, Deployments, Services and etc. This book explains how to create Kubernetes clusters and run applications with proper authentication and authorization configurations. With real-world recipes, you'll learn how to create high availability Kubernetes clusters on AWS, GCP and in on-premise datacenters with proper logging and monitoring setup. You'll also learn some useful tips about how to build a continuous delivery pipeline for your application. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to use Kubernetes in production and will have a better understanding of how to manage containers using Kubernetes. Style and approach This recipe-based book will teach you how to use Kubernetes in production and will help you discover various steps involved in managing your containers using Kubernetes Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the files e-mailed directly to you.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed July 31, 2018)
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  • 20
    ISBN: 9781788625982 , 1788625986
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Linux ; Computer networks ; Management ; Open source software ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Leverage Docker to deploying software at scale Key Features Leverage practical examples to manage containers efficiently Integrate with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes for controlled deployments Learn to implement best practices on improving efficiency and security of containers Book Description Docker is an open source platform for building, shipping, managing, and securing containers. Docker has become the tool of choice for people willing to work with containers. Since the market is moving toward containerization, Docker will definitely have a big role to play in the future tech market. This book starts with setting up Docker in different environment, and helps you learn how to work with Docker images. Then, you will take a deep dive into network and data management for containers. The book explores the RESTful APIs provided by Docker to perform different actions, such as image/container operations. The book then explores logs and troubleshooting Docker to solve issues and bottlenecks. You will gain an understanding of Docker use cases, orchestration, security, ecosystems, and hosting platforms to make your applications easy to deploy, build, and collaborate on. The book covers the new features of Docker 18.xx (or later), such as working with AWS and Azure, Docker Engine, Docker Swarm, Docker Compose, and so on. By the end of this book, you will have gained hands-on experience of finding quick solutions to different problems encountered while working with Docker. What you will learn Install Docker on various platforms Work with Docker images and containers Container networking and data sharing Docker APIs and language bindings Various PaaS solutions for Docker Implement container orchestration using Docker Swarm and Kubernetes Container security Docker on various clouds Who this book is for Book is targeted towards developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who want to use Docker in his/her development, QA, or production environments. It is expected that the reader has basic Linux/Unix skills such as installing packages, editing files, managing services, and so on. Any experience in virtualization technologies such as KVM, XEN, and VMware will be an added advantage Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and regi...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2015. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed October 1, 2018)
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  • 21
    ISBN: 9781788392228 , 1788392221
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Java (Computer program language) ; Middleware ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Use Java features such as JAX-RS, EJBs, and JPAs to build powerful middleware for newer architectures such as the cloud About This Book Explore EJBs to build middleware solutions for enterprise and distributed applications Understand middleware designs such as event-based and message-driven web services Learn to design and maintain large-scale systems and vendor disputes Who This Book Is For Enterprise architects, designers, developers, and programmers who are interested in learning how to build robust middleware solutions for enterprise software will find this book useful. Prior knowledge of Java EE is essential What You Will Learn Implement the latest Java EE 8 APIs and manage dependencies with CDI 2.0 Perform CRUD operations and access databases with JPA 2.1 Use bean validation API 2.0 to validate data Develop business logic with EJB 3.2 Incorporate the REST architecture and RESTful API design patterns Perform serialization and deserialization on JSON documents using JSON-B Utilize JMS for messaging and queuing models and securing applications Test applications using JUnit and Mockito and deploy them using Docker In Detail Middleware is the infrastructure in software based applications that enables businesses to solve problems, operate more efficiently, and make money. As the use of middleware extends beyond a single application, the importance of having it written by experts increases substantially. This book will help you become an expert in developing middleware for a variety of applications. The book starts off by exploring the latest Java EE 8 APIs with newer features and managing dependencies with CDI 2.0. You will learn to implement object-to-relational mapping using JPA 2.1 and validate data using bean validation. You will also work with different types of EJB to develop business logic, and with design RESTful APIs by utilizing different HTTP methods and activating JAX-RS features in enterprise applications. You will learn to secure your middleware with Java Security 1.0 and implement various authentication techniques, such as OAuth authentication. In the concluding chapters, you will use various test technologies, such as JUnit and Mockito, to test applications, and Docker to deploy your enterprise applications. By the end of the book, you will be proficient in developing robust, effective, and distributed middleware for your business. Style and approach Learn how to design and implement professional enterprise middleware solutions...
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  • 22
    ISBN: 9781788295741 , 1788295749
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Mobile apps ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This step-by-step guide will teach you to continuously improve your mobile application development process About This Book Efficiently deliver continuous integration and deployment within all the stages of your application's lifecycle Learn to implement mobile DevOps with Xamarin and Visual Studio Deliver high quality and performing mobile applications Who This Book Is For If you are a programmer and developer who wants to increase the efficiency and scalability of your mobile application with the implementation of DevOps, then this book is for you. You need basic experience of the application process development. What You Will Learn Become fluent with the basic components of Mobile Devops Find out how to use code repositories and install Git on an EC2 server and manage users and groups Set up an Android device for development and install Visual Studio and Xamarin on Windows Create an Android project and UI for applications Add permissions to Android Manifest Write tests with Xamarin. UI and test using test cloud to check it on multiple devices Monitor and optimize the application using the Android monitoring tool Debug the mobile application and improve its efficiency In Detail Today's world is all about perfection, and there are hundreds of applications that are released each day out of which only a few succeed. Making sure that the app looks, performs, and behaves as expected is one of the biggest challenge developers face today. The main goal of this book is to teach developers to implement DevOps to build, test, and deliver. This book will teach you to implement Mobile DevOps at every stage of your application's lifecycle with Visual Studio and Xamarin Mobile Lifecycle solutions. Later, it will also show you how to leverage Mobile Center's continuous integration and automated testing to develop a high-quality applications. Next, you'll see how to mobilize your on-premises data to the cloud and increase your productivity with code reuse. Finally, you'll discover how to find and fix bugs beforehand, improving the efficiency of your application while it is being developed. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with Mobile DevOps techniques, delivering high quality and high performance mobile apps. Style and approach This clear, concise, and straightforward book will make you aware of mobile applications by showing you Devops fundamentals such as building, testing, and delivery. This book has been created to help you put new ideas ...
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  • 23
    ISBN: 9781788999977 , 1788999975
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software Development ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing ; Open source software
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 31, 2018)
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  • 24
    ISBN: 9781788395342 , 1788395344
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Scala (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Discover unique features and powerful capabilities of Scala Programming as you build projects in a wide range of domains Key Features Develop a range of Scala projects from web applications to big data analysis Leverage full power of modern web programming using Play Framework Build real-time data pipelines in Scala with a Bitcoin transaction analysis app Book Description Scala is a type-safe JVM language that incorporates object-oriented and functional programming (OOP and FP) aspects. This book gets you started with essentials of software development by guiding you through various aspects of Scala programming, helping you bridge the gap between learning and implementing. You will learn about the unique features of Scala through diverse applications and experience simple yet powerful approaches for software development. Scala Programming Projects will help you build a number of applications, beginning with simple projects, such as a financial independence calculator, and advancing to other projects, such as a shopping application and a Bitcoin transaction analyzer. You will be able to use various Scala features, such as its OOP and FP capabilities, and learn how to write concise, reactive, and concurrent applications in a type-safe manner. You will also learn how to use top-notch libraries such as Akka and Play and integrate Scala apps with Kafka, Spark, and Zeppelin, along with deploying applications on a cloud platform. By the end of the book, you will not only know the ins and outs of Scala, but you will also be able to apply it to solve a variety of real-world problems What you will learn Build, test, and package code using Scala Build Tool Decompose code into functions, classes, and packages for maintainability Implement the functional programming capabilities of Scala Develop a simple CRUD REST API using the Play framework Access a relational database using Slick Develop a dynamic web UI using Scala.js Source streaming data using Spark Streaming and write a Kafka producer Use Spark and Zeppelin to analyze data Who this book is for If you are an amateur programmer who wishes to learn how to use Scala, this book is for you. Knowledge of Java will be beneficial, but not necessary, to understand the concepts covered in this book. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can ...
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  • 25
    ISBN: 9781788621243 , 1788621247
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Delphi (Computer file) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build fast, scalable, and high performing applications with Delphi About This Book Build efficient and concurrent applications in Delphi with focused examples Identify performance bottlenecks and apply the correct algorithm to increase the performance of applications. Delve into parallel programming and memory management to optimize your code Who This Book Is For This book is for Delphi developers who would like to build high performance applications with Delphi. Prior knowledge of Delphi is assumed. What You Will Learn Find performance bottlenecks and easily mitigate them Discover different approaches to fix algorithms Understand parallel programming and work with various tools included with Delphi Master the RTL for code optimization Explore memory managers and their implementation Leverage external libraries to write better performing programs In Detail Delphi is a cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that supports rapid application development for Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Google Android, iOS, and now Linux with RAD Studio 10.2. This book will be your guide to build efficient high performance applications with Delphi. The book begins by explaining how to find performance bottlenecks and apply the correct algorithm to fix them. It will teach you how to improve your algorithms before taking you through parallel programming. You'll then explore various tools to build highly concurrent applications. After that, you'll delve into improving the performance of your code and master cross-platform RTL improvements. Finally, we'll go through memory management with Delphi and you'll see how to leverage several external libraries to write better performing programs. By the end of the book, you'll have the knowledge to create high performance applications with Delphi. Style and approach This book will take a step-by-step approach with focused examples to teach you how to increase the performance of applications.
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  • 26
    ISBN: 9781789618686 , 1789618681
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Software architecture ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Master Docker and leverage its power in your day-to-day workflow Key Features Explore tools such as Docker Engine, Machine, Compose, and Swarm Discover how Docker can be integrated into your daily workflows Learn to leverage Docker Swarm and Kubernetes Book Description Docker has been a game-changer when it comes to how modern applications are deployed and created. It has now grown into a key driver of innovation beyond system administration, with an impact on the world of web development. But how can you make sure you're keeping up with the innovations it's driving, or be sure you're using it to its full potential? Mastering Docker shows you how; this book not only demonstrates how to use Docker more effectively, but also helps you rethink and reimagine what's possible with it. You will cover concepts such as building, managing, and storing images, along with best practices to make you confident, before delving more into Docker security. You'll find everything related to extending and integrating Docker in new and innovative ways. Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes will help you take control of your containers in an efficient manner. By the end of the book, you will have a broad, yet detailed, sense of what's possible with Docker, and how seamlessly it fits in with a range of other platforms and tools. What you will learn Become ?uent with the basic components and concepts of Docker Learn the best ways to build, store, and distribute containers Understand how Docker can fit into your development work?ow Secure your containers and files with Docker's security features Solve architectural problems using the first and third clustering tool Leverage Linux containers and create highly scalable applications Who this book is for If you are an I.T professional and recognize Docker's importance for innovation in everything from system administration to web development, but aren't sure how to use it to its full potential, Mastering Docker is for you.
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  • 27
    ISBN: 9781788837576 , 1788837576
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Computer architecture ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build applications and infrastructures that leverage Function-as-a-Service and Docker About This Book Implement containerization in Serverless/FaaS environments Utilize Docker as a functional unit of work for Serverless/FaaS platforms Use Docker as a portable infrastructure for Serverless Applications Who This Book Is For If you are a Developer, a Docker Engineer, a DevOps Engineer, or any stakeholder interested in learning the use of Docker on Serverless environments then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Learn what Serverless and FaaS applications are Get acquainted with the architectures of three major serverless systems Explore how Docker technologies can help develop Serverless applications Create and maintain FaaS infrastructures Set up Docker infrastructures to serve as on-premises FaaS infrastructures Define functions for Serverless applications with Docker containers In Detail Serverless applications have gained a lot of popularity among developers and are currently the buzzwords in the tech market. Docker and serverless are two terms that go hand-in-hand. This book will start by explaining serverless and Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) concepts, and why they are important. Then, it will introduce the concepts of containerization and how Docker fits into the Serverless ideology. It will explore the architectures and components of three major Docker-based FaaS platforms, how to deploy and how to use their CLI. Then, this book will discuss how to set up and operate a production-grade Docker cluster. We will cover all concepts of FaaS frameworks with practical use cases, followed by deploying and orchestrating these serverless systems using Docker. Finally, we will also explore advanced topics and prototypes for FaaS architectures in the last chapter. By the end of this book, you will be in a position to build and deploy your own FaaS platform using Docker. Style and approach A practical guide that offers a simple way to easily understand Serverless Applications utilizing Docker as the development environment.
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  • 28
    ISBN: 9781785881978 , 1785881973
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Microsoft System center ; Configuration management ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing
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  • 29
    ISBN: 9781788478281 , 1788478282
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing ; Information technology Management ; Business Data processing
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  • 30
    ISBN: 9781789532630 , 1789532639
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Microsoft Visual studio ; C# (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Computer programming ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn advanced C# concepts and techniques such as building caches, cryptography, and parallel programming by solving interesting programming challenges Key Features Gain useful insights on advanced C# programming topics and APIs Use locking and cached values to solve parallel problems Take advantage of .NET's cryptographic tools to encrypt and decrypt strings Book Description C# is a multi-paradigm programming language. The Modern C# Challenge covers with aspects of the .NET Framework such as the Task Parallel Library (TPL) and CryptoAPI. It also encourages you to explore important programming trade-offs such as time versus space or simplicity. There may be many ways to solve a problem and there is often no single right way, but some solutions are definitely better than others. This book has combined these solutions to help you solve real-world problems with C#. In addition to describing programming trade-offs, The Modern C# Challenge will help you build a useful toolkit of techniques such as value caching, statistical analysis, and geometric algorithms. By the end of this book, you will have walked through challenges in C# and explored the .NET Framework in order to develop program logic for real-world applications. What you will learn Perform statistical calculations such as finding the standard deviation Find combinations and permutations Search directories for files matching patterns using LINQ and PLINQ Find areas of polygons using geometric operations Randomize arrays and lists with extension methods Explore the filesystem to find duplicate files Simulate complex systems and implement equality in a class Use cryptographic techniques to encrypt and decrypt strings and files Who this book is for The Modern C# Challenge is for all C# developers of different abilities wanting to solve real-world problems. There are problems for everyone at any level of expertise in C#
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  • 31
    ISBN: 9781789531060 , 1789531063
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Git (Computer file) ; Computer software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Database management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Port projects over from GitHub and convert SVN projects to GitLab hosted git projects Key Features Effective guide for GitLab migration from GitHub and SVN Learn to implement DevOps with GitLab 11 Manage projects with issue boards and time tracking Book Description Gitlab is an open source repository management and version control toolkit with an enterprise offering. This book is the ideal guide to GitLab as a version control system (VCS), issue management tool, and a continuous integration platform. The book starts with an introduction to GitLab, a walkthrough of its features, and explores concepts such as version control systems, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. It then takes you through the process of downloading and installing a local copy of the on-premise version of GitLab in Ubuntu and/or CentOS. You will look at some common work?ows associated with GitLab work?ow and learn about project management in GitLab. You will see tools and techniques for migrating your code base from various version control systems such as GitHub and SVN to GitLab. By the end of the book, you will be using Gitlab for repository management, and be able to migrate projects from other VCSs to GitLab. What you will learn Set up CI and test builds for your projects Understand the benefits and limitations of GitLab work?ow Migrate from other common VCS platforms to Gitlab Create, review, and merge code changes Learn to branch local code and create a new branch in GitLab Configure sequential stages and simultaneous stages for CI/CD Access Mattermost for on-premise GitLab Discover the issue tracking features of GitLab Who this book is for The book is intended for the developers, SREs, and DevOps professionals who are looking for techniques to port their codebase to GitLab from GitHub or are looking to work with GitLab as their version control system of choice. If you've used other VCSs before, that will help with this book.
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    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781789344530 , 1789344530
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Vim ; Text editors (Computer programs) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Mastering Vim, reviewed by Bram Moolenaar, the creator of Vim, covers usage of Vim and Neovim, showcases relevant plugins, and teaches Vimscript Key Features Expert Vim and Vimscript techniques to work with Python and other development environment Accomplish end-to-end software development tasks with Neovim and Vim plugins Understand best practices for various facets of projects like version control, building, and testing Book Description Vim is a ubiquitous text editor that can be used for all programming languages. It has an extensive plugin system and integrates with many tools. Vim offers an extensible and customizable development environment for programmers, making it one of the most popular text editors in the world. Mastering Vim begins with explaining how the Vim editor will help you build applications efficiently. With the fundamentals of Vim, you will be taken through the Vim philosophy. As you make your way through the chapters, you will learn about advanced movement, text operations, and how Vim can be used as a Python (or any other language for that matter) IDE. The book will then cover essential tasks, such as refactoring, debugging, building, testing, and working with a version control system, as well as plugin configuration and management. In the concluding chapters, you will be introduced to additional mindset guidelines, learn to personalize your Vim experience, and go above and beyond with Vimscript. By the end of this book, you will be sufficiently confident to make Vim (or its fork, Neovim) your first choice when writing applications in Python and other programming languages. What you will learn Get the most recent Vim, GVim, and Neovim versions installed Become efficient at navigating and editing text Uncover niche Vim plugins and pick the best ones Discover multiple ways of organizing plugins Explore and tailor Vim UI to fit your needs Organize and maintain Vim configuration across environments Write scripts to complement your workflow using Vimscript Who this book is for Mastering Vim is written for beginner, intermediate, and expert developers.The book will teach you to effectively embed Vim in your daily workflow. No prior experience with Python or Vim is required.
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    ISBN: 9781789539622 , 1789539625
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: JIRA (Computer file) ; Agile software development ; Computer software ; Development ; Issues management ; Computer programs ; Project management ; Computer programs ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Plan, track, and release great software Key Features Learn to create reports and dashboard for effective project management Implement your development strategy in JIRA. Practices to help you manage the issues in the development team Book Description As teams scale in size, project management can get very complicated. One of the best tools to deal with this kind of problem is JIRA. This book will start by organizing your project requirements and the principles of Agile development to get you started. You will then be introduced to set up a JIRA account and the JIRA ecosystem to help you implement a dashboard for your team's work and issues. You will learn how to manage any issues and bugs that might emerge in the development stage. Going ahead, the book will help you build reports and use them to plan the releases based on the study of the reports. Towards the end, you will come across working with the gathered data and create a dashboard that helps you track the project's development. What you will learn Create your first project (and manage existing projects) in JIRA Manage your board view and backlogs in JIRA Run a Scrum Sprint project in JIRA Create reports (including topic-based reports) Forecast using versions Search for issues with JIRA Query Language (JQL) Execute bulk changes to issues Create custom filters, dashboards, and widgets Create epics, stories, bugs, and tasks Who this book is for This book is for administrators who wants to apply the Agile approach to managing the issues, bugs, and releases in their software development projects using JIRA.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed September 5, 2018)
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  • 34
    ISBN: 9781788626125 , 1788626125
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Cloud computing ; Computer software ; Development ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Transform yourself into a Kubernetes specialist in serverless applications. About This Book Get hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and using services such as Kubeless, Funktion, OpenWhisk, and Fission Learn how to launch Kubernetes both locally and in public clouds Explore the differences between using services such as AWS Lambda and Azure Functions and running your own Who This Book Is For If you are a DevOps engineer, cloud architect, or a stakeholder keen to learn about serverless functions in Kubernetes environments, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Get a detailed analysis of serverless/Functions as a Service Get hands-on with installing and running tasks in Kubernetes using Minikube Install Kubeless locally and launch your first function. Launch Kubernetes in the cloud and move your applications between your local machine and your cloud cluster Deploy applications on Kubernetes using Apache OpenWhisk Explore topics such as Funktion and Fission installation on the cloud followed by launching applications Monitor a serverless function and master security best practices and Kubernetes use cases In Detail Kubernetes has established itself as the standard platform for container management, orchestration, and deployment. It has been adopted by companies such as Google, its original developers, and Microsoft as an integral part of their public cloud platforms, so that you can develop for Kubernetes and not worry about being locked into a single vendor. This book will initially start by introducing serverless functions. Then you will configure tools such as Minikube to run Kubernetes. Once you are up-and-running, you will install and configure Kubeless, your first step towards running Function as a Service (FaaS) on Kubernetes. Then you will gradually move towards running Fission, a framework used for managing serverless functions on Kubernetes environments. Towards the end of the book, you will also work with Kubernetes functions on public and private clouds. By the end of this book, we will have mastered using Function as a Service on Kubernetes environments. Style and approach A clear, concise, and straightforward book that will empower you work with clusters and run serverless functions effectively.
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  • 35
    ISBN: 9781789133073 , 1789133076
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Jenkins (Software development tool) ; Computer software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Understand various tools and practices for building a continuous integration and delivery pipeline effectively Key Features Get up and running with the patterns of continuous integration Learn Jenkins UI for developing plugins and build an effective Jenkins pipeline Automate CI/CD with command-line tools and scripts Book Description Hands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery starts with the fundamentals of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) and where it fits in the DevOps ecosystem. You will explore the importance of stakeholder collaboration as part of CI/CD. As you make your way through the chapters, you will get to grips with Jenkins UI, and learn to install Jenkins on different platforms, add plugins, and write freestyle scripts. Next, you will gain hands-on experience of developing plugins with Jenkins UI, building the Jenkins 2.0 pipeline, and performing Docker integration. In the concluding chapters, you will install Travis CI and Circle CI and carry out scripting, logging, and debugging, helping you to acquire a broad knowledge of CI/CD with Travis CI and CircleCI. By the end of this book, you will have a detailed understanding of best practices for CI/CD systems and be able to implement them with confidence. What you will learn Install Jenkins on multiple operating systems Work with Jenkins freestyle scripts, pipeline syntax, and methodology Explore Travis CI build life cycle events and multiple build languages Master the Travis CI CLI (command-line interface) and automate tasks with the CLI Use CircleCI CLI jobs and work with pipelines Automate tasks using CircleCI CLI and learn to debug and troubleshoot Learn open source tooling such as Git and GitHub Install Docker and learn concepts in shell scripting Who this book is for Hands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery is for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and build and release engineers who want to understand the concept of CI and gain hands-on experience working with prominent tools in the CI ecosystem. Basic knowledge of software delivery is an added advantage.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed September 19, 2018)
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  • 36
    ISBN: 9781788392358 , 1788392353
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Amazon Web Services (Firm) ; Application software ; Development ; Cloud computing ; Virtual computer systems ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn to implement container orchestration on AWS with ease Key Features Leverage the power of Kubernetes on AWS to deploy highly scalable applications Provision Kubernetes clusters on Amazon EC2 environments Implement best practices to improve efficiency and security of Kubernetes on the cloud Book Description Docker containers promise to radicalize the way developers and operations build, deploy, and manage applications running on the cloud. Kubernetes provides the orchestration tools you need to realize that promise in production. Kubernetes on AWS guides you in deploying a production-ready Kubernetes cluster on the AWS platform. You will then discover how to utilize the power of Kubernetes, which is one of the fastest growing platforms for production-based container orchestration, to manage and update your applications. Kubernetes is becoming the go-to choice for production-grade deployments of cloud-native applications. This book covers Kubernetes from first principles. You will start by learning about Kubernetes' powerful abstractions - Pods and Services - that make managing container deployments easy. This will be followed by a guided tour through setting up a production-ready Kubernetes cluster on AWS, while learning the techniques you need to successfully deploy and manage your own applications. By the end of the book, you will have gained plenty of hands-on experience with Kubernetes on Amazon Web Services. You will also have picked up some tips on deploying and managing applications, keeping your cluster and applications secure, and ensuring that your whole system is reliable and resilient to failure. What you will learn Learn how to provision a production-ready Kubernetes cluster on AWS Deploy your own applications to Kubernetes with Helm Discover strategies for troubleshooting your cluster and know where to find help with issues Explore the best ways to monitor your cluster and the applications running on it Supercharge your cluster by integrating it with the tools provided by the AWS platform Architect your cluster for high availability Who this book is for If you're a cloud engineer, cloud solution provider, sysadmin, site reliability engineer, or developer with an interest in DevOps and are looking for an extensive guide to running Kubernetes in the AWS environment, this book is for you. Though any previous knowledge of Kubernetes is not expected, some experience with Linux and Docker containers would be a bonus.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed February 4, 2019)
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  • 37
    ISBN: 9781789539578 , 1789539579
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Automate the deployment of your environment with the power of the Docker toolchain About This Book Written and reviewed by expert Docker developers The book precisely covers all the essential topics such as building images and managing container swarms required in day to day use for Docker The book includes activities on the docker CLI and exercises such as writing Dockerfiles for Python which will allow you to reinforce the concepts covered Who This Book Is For The book is crafted for developers, system architects, junior and mid-level site reliability engineers interested in adapting a docker workflow. They are also required to have a basic knowledge of UNIX concepts such as ssh, ports and logs What You Will Learn Understand how to effectively design and build containers for different applications Setup an environment for testing, avoiding environment mismatch that is breaking production Setup and manage a multi-tier environment Run, debug, and experiment with applications in a container In Detail DevOps with Docker outlines the power of containerization and the influence this innovation has on development teams and general operations. We also get to understand what DevOps really is, the principles involved and how the process contributes to product health, by implementing a Docker workflow. We will learn to interpret Dockerfile syntax, build images and setup containers and images. In addition, we will deploy a Docker image to the Docker Hub.Docker is an open source containerization tool, that makes it easier to streamline product delivery. It helps reduce the time taken to get from a whiteboard sketch of the business to a money-back implementation. This fast-paced book is a perfect amalgamation of theory and hands-on exercises. The book will take you through the basics of Docker and DevOps and why and how they integrate. You will then understand what containers are, and how to create and manage them. Next, we will work on the docker-compose file and CLI. Then we will move to set up a network with the docker-compose tool. Gradually you will learn how to scale a delivery pipeline and multiple deployments with Docker. Lastly, you will grasp the concept of orchestration and learn to implement the delivery of containerized applications. Style and approach This is a fast-paced, practical hands-on book aimed at experienced developers and system architects. As you progress you'll find helpful tips and tricks, as well as useful self-assessment mater...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed June 25, 2018)
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  • 38
    ISBN: 9781789136784 , 1789136784
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Vagrant (Computer file) ; Virtual computer systems ; Application software ; Development ; Management ; Workflow ; Management ; Computer programs ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Use Vagrant to easily build complete development environments Key Features Implement DevOps with Vagrant effectively Integrate Vagrant with different tools such as Puppet, Chef, and Docker Manage infrastructure with a practical approach Book Description Hands-On DevOps with Vagrant teaches you how to use Vagrant as a powerful DevOps tool and gives an overview of how it fits into the DevOps landscape. You will learn how to install VirtualBox and Vagrant in Windows, macOS, and Linux. You will then move on to understanding Vagrant commands, discovering its boxes and Vagrant Cloud. After getting to grips with the basics, the next set of chapters helps you to understand how to configure Vagrant, along with networking. You will explore multimachine, followed by studying how to create multiple environments and the communication between them. In addition to this, you will cover concepts such as Vagrant plugins and file syncing. The last set of chapters provides insights into provisioning shell scripts, also guiding you in how to use Vagrant with configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible, Docker, Puppet, and Salt. By the end of this book, you will have grasped Vagrant's features and how to use them for your benefit with the help of tips and tricks. What you will learn Explore what development features Vagrant offers Install Vagrant and VirtualBox on Windows, macOS and Linux Harness the power of Vagrant to create powerful development environments Utilize DevOps tools such as Docker, Chef, and Puppet Understand everything about Vagrant, including networking, plugins, and provisioning Use the Vagrant Cloud to install and manage Vagrant boxes Who this book is for Hands-On DevOps with Vagrant is for you if you are a system administrator, DevOps engineer, DevOps architect, or any stakeholder working with DevOps and wanting to explore Vagrant. Experience in system administration is needed to enjoy this book.
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  • 39
    ISBN: 9781788990240 , 1788990242
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Command languages (Computer science) ; Virtual computer systems ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Create and maintain powerful Bash scripts for automation and administration. Key Features Get up and running with Linux shell scripting using real-world examples Leverage command-line techniques and methodologies to automate common yet complex administration tasks A practical guide with exposure to scripting constructs and common scripting patterns Book Description Shell scripts allow us to program commands in chains and have the system execute them as a scripted event, just like batch files. This book will start with an overview of Linux and Bash shell scripting, and then quickly deep dive into helping you set up your local environment, before introducing you to tools that are used to write shell scripts. The next set of chapters will focus on helping you understand Linux under the hood and what Bash provides the user. Soon, you will have embarked on your journey along the command line. You will now begin writing actual scripts instead of commands, and will be introduced to practical applications for scripts. The final set of chapters will deep dive into the more advanced topics in shell scripting. These advanced topics will take you from simple scripts to reusable, valuable programs that exist in the real world. The final chapter will leave you with some handy tips and tricks and, as regards the most frequently used commands, a cheat sheet containing the most interesting flags and options will also be provided. After completing this book, you should feel confident about starting your own shell scripting projects, no matter how simple or complex the task previously seemed. We aim to teach you how to script and what to consider, to complement the clear-cut patterns that you can use in your daily scripting challenges. What you will learn Understand Linux and Bash basics as well as shell scripting fundamentals Learn to write simple shell scripts that interact with Linux operating system Build, maintain, and deploy scripts in a Linux environment Learn best practices for writing shell scripts Avoid common pitfalls associated with Bash scripting Gain experience and the right toolset to write your own complex shell scripts Who this book is for This book targets new and existing Linux system administrators, Windows system administrators or developers who are interested in automating administrative tasks. No prior shell scripting experience is needed but in case you do this book will make a pro quickly. Readers should have a basic understanding of the...
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed January 25, 2019)
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    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781788291507 , 1788291506
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Deploy, manage, and scale virtual instances using Kernel-based Virtual Machines About This Book Build, manage and scale virtual machines with practical step-by-step examples Leverage the libvirt user-space tools and libraries to manage the life-cycle of KVM instances Deploy and scale applications inside KVM virtual machines with OpenStack Who This Book Is For If you are a system administrator working KVM virtualization, this book will help you grow on your expertise of working with the infrastructure to manage things in a better way. You should have a knowledge of working with Linux based systems. What You Will Learn Deploy different workloads in isolation with KVM virtualization and better utilize the available compute resources Explore the benefits of running applications with KVM and learn to prevent the "bad-neighbor" effect Leveraging various networking technologies in the context of virtualization with Open vSwitch and the Linux bridge. Create KVM instances using Python and inspect running KVM instances Understand Kernel Tuning for enhanced KVM performance and better memory utilization In Detail Virtualization technologies such as KVM allow for better control over the available server resources, by deploying multiple virtual instances on the same physical host, or clusters of compute resources. With KVM it is possible to run various workloads in isolation with the hypervisor layer providing better tenant isolation and higher degree of security. This book will provide a deep dive into deploying KVM virtual machines using qemu and libvirt and will demonstrate practical examples on how to run, scale, monitor, migrate and backup such instances. You will also discover real production ready recipes on deploying KVM instances with OpenStack and how to programatically manage the life cycle of KVM virtual machines using Python. You will learn numerous tips and techniques which will help you deploy & plan the KVM infrastructure. Next, you will be introduced to the working of libvirt libraries and the iPython development environment. Finally, you will be able to tune your Linux kernel for high throughput and better performance. By the end of this book, you will gain all the knowledge needed to be an expert in working with the KVM virtualization infrastructure. Style and approach This book takes a complete practical approach with many step-by-step example recipes on how to use KVM in production. The book assumes certain level of expertise with Linux...
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  • 41
    ISBN: 9781787121973 , 1787121976
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Client/server computing ; Virtual computer systems ; Computer networks ; Scalability ; Computer networks ; Management ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Learn the art of designing, implementing, and managing Cisco's networking solutions on datacenters, wirelessly, security and mobility to set up an Enterprise network. About This Book Implement Cisco's networking solutions on datacenters and wirelessly, Cloud, Security, and Mobility Leverage Cisco IOS to manage network infrastructures. A practical guide that will show how to troubleshoot common issues on the network. Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at network designers and IT engineers who are involved in designing, configuring, and operating enterprise networks, and are in taking decisions to make the necessary network changes to meet newer business needs such as evaluating new technology choices, enterprise growth, and adding new services on the network. The reader is expected to have a general understanding of the fundamentals of networking, including the OSI stack and IP addressing. What You Will Learn Understand the network lifecycle approach Get to know what makes a good network design Design components and technology choices at various places in the network (PINS) Work on sample configurations for network devices in the LAN/ WAN/ DC, and the wireless domain Get familiar with the configurations and best practices for securing the network Explore best practices for network operations In Detail Most enterprises use Cisco networking equipment to design and implement their networks. However, some networks outperform networks in other enterprises in terms of performance and meeting new business demands, because they were designed with a visionary approach. The book starts by describing the various stages in the network lifecycle and covers the plan, build, and operate phases. It covers topics that will help network engineers capture requirements, choose the right technology, design and implement the network, and finally manage and operate the network. It divides the overall network into its constituents depending upon functionality, and describe the technologies used and the design considerations for each functional area. The areas covered include the campus wired network, wireless access network, WAN choices, datacenter technologies, and security technologies. It also discusses the need to identify business-critical applications on the network, and how to prioritize these applications by deploying QoS on the network. Each topic provides the technology choices, and the scenario, involved in choosing each technology, and provides con...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed October 30, 2017)
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  • 42
    ISBN: 9781786463906 , 1786463903
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Java (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Leverage the lethal combination of Docker and Kubernetes to automate deployment and management of Java applications About This Book Master using Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy and manage Java applications in a jiff Learn how to create your own Docker image and customize your own cluster using Kubernetes Empower the journey from development to production using this practical guide. Who This Book Is For The book is aimed at Java developers who are eager to build, deploy, and manage applications very quickly using container technology. They need have no knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. What You Will Learn Package Java applications into Docker images Understand the running of containers locally Explore development and deployment options with Docker Integrate Docker into Maven builds Manage and monitor Java applications running on Kubernetes clusters Create Continuous Delivery pipelines for Java applications deployed to Kubernetes In Detail Imagine creating and testing Java EE applications on Apache Tomcat Server or Wildfly Application server in minutes along with deploying and managing Java applications swiftly. Sounds too good to be true? But you have a reason to cheer as such scenarios are only possible by leveraging Docker and Kubernetes. This book will start by introducing Docker and delve deep into its networking and persistent storage concepts. You will then proceed to learn how to refactor monolith application into separate services by building an application and then packaging it into Docker containers. Next, you will create an image containing Java Enterprise Application and later run it using Docker. Moving on, the book will focus on Kubernetes and its features and you will learn to deploy a Java application to Kubernetes using Maven and monitor a Java application in production. By the end of the book, you will get hands-on with some more advanced topics to further extend your knowledge about Docker and Kubernetes. Style and approach An easy-to-follow, practical guide that will help Java developers develop, deploy, and manage Java applications efficiently. Downloading the example code for this book. You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the code file.
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    ISBN: 9781788628341 , 1788628349
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Computer programming ; Vocational guidance ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Software legend Max Kanat-Alexander shows you how to succeed as a developer by embracing simplicity, with forty-three essays that will help you really understand the software you work with. About This Book Read and enjoy the superlative writing and insights of the legendary Max Kanat-Alexander Learn and reflect with Max on how to bring simplicity to your software design principles Discover the secrets of rockstar programmers and how to also just suck less as a programmer Who This Book Is For Understanding Software is for every programmer, or anyone who works with programmers. If life is feeling more complex than it should be, and you need to touch base with some clear thinking again, this book is for you. If you need some inspiration and a reminder of how to approach your work as a programmer by embracing some simplicity in your work again, this book is for you. If you're one of Max's followers already, this book is a collection of Max's thoughts selected and curated for you to enjoy and reflect on. If you're new to Max's work, and ready to connect with the power of simplicity again, this book is for you! What You Will Learn See how to bring simplicity and success to your programming world Clues to complexity - and how to build excellent software Simplicity and software design Principles for programmers The secrets of rockstar programmers Max's views and interpretation of the Software industry Why Programmers suck and how to suck less as a programmer Software design in two sentences What is a bug? Go deep into debugging In Detail In Understanding Software, Max Kanat-Alexander, Technical Lead for Code Health at Google, shows you how to bring simplicity back to computer programming. Max explains to you why programmers suck, and how to suck less as a programmer. There's just too much complex stuff in the world. Complex stuff can't be used, and it breaks too easily. Complexity is stupid. Simplicity is smart. Understanding Software covers many areas of programming, from how to write simple code to profound insights into programming, and then how to suck less at what you do! You'll discover the problems with software complexity, the root of its causes, and how to use simplicity to create great software. You'll examine debugging like you've never done before, and how to get a handle on being happy while working in teams. Max brings a selection of carefully crafted essays, thoughts, and advice about working and succeeding in the software industry, fro...
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    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781785288425 , 1785288423
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows server ; Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to run new and old Windows applications in Docker containers. About This Book Package traditional .NET Frameworks apps and new .NET Core apps as Docker images, and run them in containers for increased efficiency, portability, and security Design and implement distributed applications that run across connected containers, using enterprise-grade open source software from public Docker images Build a full Continuous Deployment pipeline for a .NET Framework application, and deploy it to a highly-available Docker swarm running in the cloud Who This Book Is For If you want to modernize an old monolithic application without rewriting it, smooth the deployment to production, or move to DevOps or the cloud, then Docker is the enabler for you. This book gives you a solid grounding in Docker so you can confidently approach all of these scenarios. What You Will Learn Comprehend key Docker concepts: images, containers, registries, and swarms Run Docker on Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and in the cloud Deploy and monitor distributed solutions across multiple Docker containers Run containers with high availability and fail-over with Docker Swarm Master security in-depth with the Docker platform, making your apps more secure Build a Continuous Deployment pipeline by running Jenkins in Docker Debug applications running in Docker containers using Visual Studio Plan the adoption of Docker in your own organization In Detail Docker is a platform for running server applications in lightweight units called containers. You can run Docker on Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10, and run your existing apps in containers to get significant improvements in efficiency, security, and portability. This book teaches you all you need to know about Docker on Windows, from 101 to deploying highly-available workloads in production. This book takes you on a Docker journey, starting with the key concepts and simple examples of how to run .NET Framework and .NET Core apps in Windows Docker containers. Then it moves on to more complex examples-using Docker to modernize the architecture and development of traditional ASP.NET and SQL Server apps. The examples show you how to break up monoliths into distributed apps and deploy them to a clustered environment in the cloud, using the exact same artifacts you use to run them locally. To help you move confidently to production, it then explains Docker security, and the management and support options. The book finishes with guida...
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  • 45
    ISBN: 9781788392877 , 1788392876
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Go (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: An insightful guide to learning the Go programming language About This Book Get insightful coverage of Go programming syntax, constructs, and idioms to help you understand Go code Get a full explanation of all the known GoF design patterns in Go, including comprehensive theory and examples Learn to apply the nuances of the Go language, and get to know the open source community that surrounds it to implement a wide range of start-up quality projects Who This Book Is For Beginners to Go who are comfortable in other OOP languages like Java, C#, or Python will find this course interesting and beneficial. What You Will Learn Install and configure the Go development environment to quickly get started with your first program Use the basic elements of the language including source code structure, variables, constants, and control flow primitives Get to know all the basic syntax and tools you need to start coding in Go Create unique instances that cannot be duplicated within a program Build quirky and fun projects from scratch while exploring patterns, practices, and techniques, as well as a range of different technologies Create websites and data services capable of massive scaling using Go's net/http package, Explore RESTful patterns as well as low-latency WebSocket APIs Interact with a variety of remote web services to consume capabilities, ranging from authentication and authorization to a fully functioning thesaurus In Detail The Go programming language has firmly established itself as a favorite for building complex and scalable system applications. Go offers a direct and practical approach to programming that lets programmers write correct and predictable code using concurrency idioms and a full-featured standard library. This practical guide is full of real-world examples to help you get started with Go in no time at all. You'll start by understanding the fundamentals of Go, then get a detailed description of the Go data types, program structures, and Maps. After that, you'll learn how to use Go concurrency idioms to avoid pitfalls and create programs that are exact in expected behavior. Next, you will get familiar with the tools and libraries that are available in Go to write and exercise tests, benchmarking, and code coverage. After that, you will be able to utilize some of the most important features of GO such as Network Programming and OS integration to build efficient applications. Then you'll start applying your skills to build some amaz...
    Note: "Learning path.". - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed July 6, 2017)
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  • 46
    ISBN: 9781787288522 , 1787288528
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Microsoft .NET Framework ; Compilers (Computer programs) ; Optimizing compilers ; Programming software ; C# (Computer program language) ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Use Roslyn as a service to write powerful extensions and tools and use them in Visual Studio to improve code quality and maintain your source code more effectively. About This Book Use Roslyn extensions and tools in Visual Studio to enforce "house rules" on code and fix security and performance vulnerabilities in your code. Write Roslyn extensions using the Roslyn service API to help developers enforce conventions and design idioms. Improve developer productivity by using Roslyn-based agile development features in Visual Studio, such as live unit testing, C# interactive and scripting. Contribute to the C# language and compiler tool chain to analyze and edit code. Who This Book Is For .NET Developers and architects, who are interested in taking full advantage of the Roslyn based extensions and tools to improve the development processes, will find this book useful. Roslyn contributors, i.e. the producers and C# community developers, will also find this book useful What You Will Learn Write extensions to analyze source code and report warnings and errors. Edit C# source code to fix compiler/analyzer diagnostics or refactor source code. Improve code maintenance and readability by using analyzers and code fixes. Catch security and performance issues by using PUMA scan analyzers and FxCop analyzers. Perform Live Unit tests in Visual Studio. Use C# interactive and scripting in Visual Studio. Design a new C# language feature and implement various compiler phases for a new language feature. Write command line tools to analyze and edit C# code. In Detail Open-sourcing the C# and Visual Basic compilers is one of the most appreciated things by the .NET community, especially as it exposes rich code analysis APIs to analyze and edit code. If you want to use Roslyn API to write powerful extensions and contribute to the C# developer tool chain, then this book is for you. Additionally, if you are just a .NET developer and want to use this rich Roslyn-based functionality in Visual Studio to improve the code quality and maintenance of your code base, then this book is also for you. This book is divided into the following broad modules: Writing and consuming analyzers/fixers (Chapters 1 - 5): You will learn to write different categories of Roslyn analyzers and harness and configure analyzers in your C# projects to catch quality, security and performance issues. Moving ahead, you will learn how to improve code maintenance and readability by using code fixes and re...
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    ISBN: 9781787288461 , 1787288463
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Object-oriented programming (Computer science) ; PHP (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Real examples written in PHP showcasing DDD Architectural Styles, Tactical Design, and Bounded Context Integration About This Book Focuses on practical code rather than theory Full of real-world examples that you can apply to your own projects Shows how to build PHP apps using DDD principles Who This Book Is For This book is for PHP developers who want to apply a DDD mindset to their code. You should have a good understanding of PHP and some knowledge of DDD. This book doesn't dwell on the theory, but instead gives you the code that you need. What You Will Learn Correctly design all design elements of Domain-Driven Design with PHP Learn all tactical patterns to achieve a fully worked-out Domain-Driven Design Apply hexagonal architecture within your application Integrate bounded contexts in your applications Use REST and Messaging approaches In Detail Domain-Driven Design (DDD) has arrived in the PHP community, but for all the talk, there is very little real code. Without being in a training session and with no PHP real examples, learning DDD can be challenging. This book changes all that. It details how to implement tactical DDD patterns and gives full examples of topics such as integrating Bounded Contexts with REST, and DDD messaging strategies. In this book, the authors show you, with tons of details and examples, how to properly design Entities, Value Objects, Services, Domain Events, Aggregates, Factories, Repositories, Services, and Application Services with PHP. They show how to apply Hexagonal Architecture within your application whether you use an open source framework or your own. Style and approach This highly practical book shows developers how to apply domain-driven design principles to PHP. It is full of solid code examples to work through.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed June 30, 2017)
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  • 48
    ISBN: 9781786469977 , 1786469979
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Cloud computing ; Web services ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Bring the best out of DevOps and build, deploy, and maintain applications on AWS About This Book Work through practical examples and gain DevOps best practices to successfully deploy applications on AWS Successfully provision and operate distributed application systems and your AWS infrastructure using DevOps Perform Continuous Integration and deployment and fine-tune the way you deliver on AWS Who This Book Is For This book is for system administrators and developers who manage AWS infrastructure and environments and are planning to implement DevOps in their organizations. Those aiming for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification will also find this book useful. Prior experience of operating and managing AWS environments is expected. What You Will Learn See the difference between Object Oriented Programming and Protocol Oriented Programming See the difference between reference and value types and when to use each Find out how we can leverage the tuple to reduce the complexity of our code Discover what protocols are and how to use them See how to implement protocol extensions to create a very flexible code base Learn how to implement several design patterns in a Protocol-Oriented approach Learn how to solve real-world design issues with protocol-oriented programming In Detail Knowing how to adopt DevOps in your organization is becoming an increasingly important skill for developers, whether you work for a start-up, an SMB, or an enterprise. This book will help you to drastically reduce the amount of time spent on development and increase the reliability of your software deployments on AWS using popular DevOps methods of automation. To start, you will get familiar with the concept of IaC and will learn to design, deploy, and maintain AWS infrastructure. Further on, you'll see how to design and deploy a Continuous Integration platform on AWS using either open source or AWS provided tools/services. Following on from the delivery part of the process, you will learn how to deploy a newly created, tested, and verified artefact to the AWS infrastructure without manual intervention. You will then find out what to consider in order to make the implementation of Configuration Management easier and more effective. Toward the end, you will get to know the tricks and tips to optimize and secure your AWS environment. By the end of the book, you will have mastered the art of applying AWS to DevOps in your organization Style and approach This book is p...
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  • 49
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Software patterns ; Microsoft .NET Framework ; Object-oriented programming (Computer science) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Explore the world of .NET design patterns and bring the benefits that the right patterns can offer to your toolkit today About This Book This book is based on the latest version of .NET, .NET Core 1.0. The code is explained piece by piece and the application of the pattern is also showcased. This fast-paced guide shows you how to implement the patterns into your existing applications Who This Book Is For This book is for those with familiarity with .NET development who would like to take their skills to the next level and be in the driver's seat when it comes to modern development techniques. Basic object-oriented C# programming experience and an elementary familiarity with the .NET framework library is required. What You Will Learn Put patterns and pattern catalogs into the right perspective Apply patterns for software development under C#/.NET Use GoF and other patterns in real-life development scenarios Be able to enrich your design vocabulary and well articulate your design thoughts Leverage object/functional programming by mixing OOP and FP Understand the reactive programming model using Rx and RxJs Writing compositional code using C# LINQ constructs Be able to implement concurrent/parallel programming techniques using idioms under .NET Avoiding pitfalls when creating compositional, readable, and maintainable code using imperative, functional, and reactive code. In Detail Knowing about design patterns enables developers to improve their code base, promoting code reuse and making their design more robust. This book focuses on the practical aspects of programming in .NET. You will learn about some of the relevant design patterns (and their application) that are most widely used. We start with classic object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques, evaluate parallel programming and concurrency models, enhance implementations by mixing OOP and functional programming, and finally to the reactive programming model where functional programming and OOP are used in synergy to write better code. Throughout this book, we'll show you how to deal with architecture/design techniques, GoF patterns, relevant patterns from other catalogs, functional programming, and reactive programming techniques. After reading this book, you will be able to convincingly leverage these design patterns (factory pattern, builder pattern, prototype pattern, adapter pattern, facade pattern, decorator pattern, observer pattern and so on) for your programs. You will also be able...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed February 16, 2017)
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  • 50
    ISBN: 9781787283909 , 1787283909
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
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    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; Virtual computer systems ; VMware vSphere 6.5 ; VMware vSphere 6.5
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed February 2, 2018)
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  • 51
    ISBN: 9781786463296 , 1786463296
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Over 80 recipes to help you improve vSphere 6.5's performance and solve problems before they arise About This Book The practical recipes provide cost-effective and high performance for any application running in a virtual machine Contains best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve vSphere 6.5 performance issues Get a comprehensive coverage of performance issues and solutions including vCenter Server design and virtual machine and application tuning Who This Book Is For If you are a system administrator and are planning to deploy vSphere 6.5 in your organization and want to maximize its performance, then this book is for you. Prior knowledge of the vSphere 6.5 concepts is essential. What You Will Learn Understand the VMM Scheduler, cache aware CPU Scheduler, NUMA aware CPU Scheduler, and more during the CPU Performance Design phase Get to know the virtual memory reclamation technique, host ballooning monitoring, and swapping activity Choose the right platform while designing your vCenter Server, redundant vCenter design, and vCenter SSO and its deployment Learn how to use various performance simulation tools Design VCSA Server Certificates to minimize security threats Use health check tools for storage and boost vSphere 6.5's performance with VAAI and VASA In Detail vSphere is a mission-critical piece of software for many businesses. It is a complex tool, and incorrect design and deployment can create performance related issues that can negatively affect the business. This book is focused on solving these problems as well as providing best practices and performance-enhancing techniques. This edition is fully updated to include all the new features in version 6.5 as well as the latest tools and techniques to keep vSphere performing at its best. This book starts with interesting recipes, such as the interaction of vSphere 6.5 components with physical layers such as CPU, memory, and networking. Then we focus on DRS, resource control design, and vSphere cluster design. Next, you'll learn about storage performance design and how it works with VMware vSphere 6.5. Moving on, you will learn about the two types of vCenter installation and the benefits of each. Lastly, the book covers performance tools that help you get the most out of your vSphere installation. By the end of this book, you will be able to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot operational faults and critical performance issues in vSphere 6.5. Style and approach This cookbook...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2013. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 7, 2017)
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  • 52
    ISBN: 9781786466525 , 178646652X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Client/server computing ; Virtual computer systems ; Computer networks ; Scalability ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Discover how to simplify your data center architecture, reduces costs, and improve speed and agility with Cisco UCS at your side About This Book Learn how to reduce equipment and operating costs, consolidate resources, and automate data center processes Eliminate manual, time-consuming tasks that were traditionally required to connect servers in data centers A practical hands-on guide that will help you to deploy servers and application stacks with ease Who This Book Is For This book is for system, network, and storage administrators who are responsible for Cisco UCS deployments. You need to have basic knowledge of server architecture, network, and storage technologies. What You Will Learn Set up your Lab using Cisco UCS Emulator Configure Cisco UCS, LAN, and SAN connectivity Create and manage Service profiles Perform various tasks using UCS Backup and restore Cisco UCS configuration Test various Cisco UCS scenarios Manage and automate multiple domains In Detail Cisco Unified Computer System (UCS) is a powerful solution for modern data centers and is responsible for increasing efficiency and reducing costs. This hands-on guide will take you through deployment in Cisco UCS. Using real-world examples of configuring and deploying Cisco UCS components, we'll prepare you for the practical deployments of Cisco UCS data center solutions. If you want to develop and enhance your hands-on skills with Cisco UCS solutions, this book is certainly for you. We start by showing you the Cisco UCS equipment options then introduce Cisco UCS Emulator so you can learn and practice deploying Cisco UCS components. We'll also introduce you to all the areas of UCS solutions through practical configuration examples. Moving on, you'll explore the Cisco UCS Manager, which is the centralized management interface for Cisco UCS. Once you get to know UCS Manager, you'll dive deeper into configuring LAN, SAN, identity pools, resource pools, and service profiles for the servers. You'll also get hands-on with administration topics including backup, restore, user's roles, and high availability cluster configuration. Finally, you will learn about virtualized networking, third-party integration tools, and testing failure scenarios. By the end of this book, you'll know everything you need to know to rapidly grow Cisco UCS deployments in the real world. Style and approach This hands-on book takes a tutorial-based approach to help you understand the practical methodologies and deploy...
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  • 53
    ISBN: 9781785285363 , 178528536X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Strategically design, troubleshoot, and automate Docker containers from development to deployment About This Book Utilize current and emergent technologies for effective Docker orchestration and management A step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing problems with Docker containers. Who This Book Is For This book is intended for seasoned solutions architects, developers, and programmers, system engineers, and administrators to help you troubleshoot common areas of Docker containerization. If you are looking to build production-ready Docker containers for automated deployment, you will be able to master and troubleshoot both the basic functions and the advanced features of Docker. Advanced familiarity with the Linux command line syntax, unit testing, the Docker Registry, Github, and leading container hosting platforms and Cloud Service Providers (CSP) are the prerequisites. What You Will Learn Install Docker ecosystem tools and services, Microservices and N-tier applications Create re-usable, portable containers with help of automation tools Network and inter-link containers Attach volumes securely to containers Consume and troubleshoot Docker APIs Troubleshooting issue of Docker deployment in Public cloud Ease the process of container management with Kubernetes In Detail This book will traverse some common best practices to for complex application scenarios where troubleshooting can be successfully employed to provide the repeatable processes and advantages that containers can deliver. This book will be a practical guide showing how to fix real-life issues related to installation, memory, Dockerfile syntax, connection, authorization, networking and so on in Docker. This book will also teach how to solve errors that occur during advanced setup and administration and deployment in a step-by-step fashion. By sequentially working through the real-world production scenarios in each chapter throughout the book, you will gain insight into and mastery of common areas not only for effective troubleshooting, but ways and means to avoid troubleshooting in the first place. This book will also cover tips and tricks that make the workflow easier. Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide full of interactive examples of real-world development and deployment scenarios. Ample screenshots, workflows, complementary tools, and related terminal commands are provided to address a wide range of practical and situational applications. Downloading the example code f...
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    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781788628358 , 1788628357
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Terraform (Electronic resource) ; Computer networks ; Management ; Computer software ; Development ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Software ; Computer network architectures ; Cloud computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build, Manage and Improve your infrastructure effortlessly. About This Book An up-to-date and comprehensive resource on Terraform that lets you quickly and efficiently launch your infrastructure Learn how to implement your infrastructure as code and make secure, effective changes to your infrastructure Learn to build multi-cloud fault-tolerant systems and simplify the management and orchestration of even the largest scale and most complex cloud infrastructures Who This Book Is For This book is for developers and operators who already have some exposure to working with infrastructure but want to improve their workflow and introduce infrastructure as a code practice. Knowledge of essential Amazon Web Services components (EC2, VPC, IAM) would help contextualize the examples provided. Basic understanding of Jenkins and Shell scripts will be helpful for the chapters on the production usage of Terraform. What You Will Learn Understand what Infrastructure as Code (IaC) means and why it matters Install, configure, and deploy Terraform Take full control of your infrastructure in the form of code Manage complete infrastructure, starting with a single server and scaling beyond any limits Discover a great set of production-ready practices to manage infrastructure Set up CI/CD pipelines to test and deliver Terraform stacks Construct templates to simplify more complex provisioning tasks In Detail Terraform is a tool used to efficiently build, configure, and improve the production infrastructure. It can manage the existing infrastructure as well as create custom in-house solutions. This book shows you when and how to implement infrastructure as a code practices with Terraform. It covers everything necessary to set up the complete management of infrastructure with Terraform, starting with the basics of using providers and resources. It is a comprehensive guide that begins with very small infrastructure templates and takes you all the way to managing complex systems, all using concrete examples that evolve over the course of the book. The book ends with the complete workflow of managing a production infrastructure as code-this is achieved with the help of version control and continuous integration. The readers will also learn how to combine multiple providers in a single template and manage different code bases with many complex modules. It focuses on how to set up continuous integration for the infrastructure code. The readers will be able to use Terraform to...
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  • 55
    ISBN: 9781788299688 , 178829968X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Puppet (Computer file) ; Software architecture ; Computer software ; Development ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Get hands-on recipes to automate and manage Linux containers with the Docker 1.6 environment and jump-start your Puppet development About This Book Successfully deploy DevOps with proven solutions and recipes Automate your infrastructure with Puppet and combine powerful DevOps methods Deploy and manage highly scalable applications using Kubernetes streamline the way you manage your applications Who This Book Is For This Learning Path is for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who want to use Puppet, Docker, and Kubernetes in their development, QA, or production environments. This Learning Path assumes experience with Linux administration and requires some experience with command-line usage and basic text file editing. What You Will Learn Discover how to build high availability Kubernetes clusters Deal with inherent issues with container virtualization and container concepts Create services with Docker to enable the swift development and deployment of applications Make optimum use of Docker in a testing environment Create efficient manifests to streamline your deployments Automate Puppet master deployment using Git hooks, r10k, and PuppetDB In Detail With so many IT management and DevOps tools on the market, both open source and commercial, it's difficult to know where to start. DevOps is incredibly powerful when implemented correctly, and here's how to get it done.This Learning Path covers three broad areas: Puppet, Docker, and Kubernetes. This Learning Path is a large resource of recipes to ease your daily DevOps tasks. We begin with recipes that help you develop a complete and expert understanding of Puppet's latest and most advanced features. Then we provide recipes that help you efficiently work with the Docker environment. Finally, we show you how to better manage containers in different scenarios in production using Kubernetes. This course is based on these books: Puppet Cookbook, Third Edition Docker Cookbook Kubernetes Cookbook Style and approach This easy-to-follow tutorial-style guide teaches you precisely how to configure complex systems in Puppet and manage your containers using Kubernetes.
    Note: "Learning path.". - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed April 19, 2017)
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    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781785886133 , 1785886134
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Virtual computer systems ; Computer networks ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Explore Implementation of core kernel subsystems About This Book Master the design, components, and structures of core kernel subsystems Explore kernel programming interfaces and related algorithms under the hood Completely updated material for the 4.12.10 kernel Who This Book Is For If you are a kernel programmer with a knowledge of kernel APIs and are looking to build a comprehensive understanding, and eager to explore the implementation, of kernel subsystems, this book is for you. It sets out to unravel the underlying details of kernel APIs and data structures, piercing through the complex kernel layers and gives you the edge you need to take your skills to the next level. What You Will Learn Comprehend processes and fles - the core abstraction mechanisms of the Linux kernel that promote effective simplification and dynamism Decipher process scheduling and understand effective capacity utilization under general and real-time dispositions Simplify and learn more about process communication techniques through signals and IPC mechanisms Capture the rudiments of memory by grasping the key concepts and principles of physical and virtual memory management Take a sharp and precise look at all the key aspects of interrupt management and the clock subsystem Understand concurrent execution on SMP platforms through kernel synchronization and locking techniques In Detail Mastering Linux Kernel Development looks at the Linux kernel, its internal arrangement and design, and various core subsystems, helping you to gain significant understanding of this open source marvel. You will look at how the Linux kernel, which possesses a kind of collective intelligence thanks to its scores of contributors, remains so elegant owing to its great design. This book also looks at all the key kernel code, core data structures, functions, and macros, giving you a comprehensive foundation of the implementation details of the kernel's core services and mechanisms. You will also look at the Linux kernel as well-designed software, which gives us insights into software design in general that are easily scalable yet fundamentally strong and safe. By the end of this book, you will have considerable understanding of and appreciation for the Linux kernel. Style and approach Each chapter begins with the basic conceptual know-how for a subsystem and extends into the details of its implementation. We use appropriate code excerpts of critical routines and data structures for subsystems.
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    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781786469854 , 1786469855
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software ; Development ; Virtual computer systems ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Master the art of container management utilizing the power of Kubernetes. About This Book This practical guide demystifies Kubernetes and ensures that your clusters are always available, scalable, and up to date Discover new features such as autoscaling, rolling updates, resource quotas, and cluster size Master the skills of designing and deploying large clusters on various cloud platforms Who This Book Is For The book is for system administrators and developers who have intermediate level of knowledge with Kubernetes and are now waiting to master its advanced features. You should also have basic networking knowledge. This advanced-level book provides a pathway to master Kubernetes. What You Will Learn Architect a robust Kubernetes cluster for long-time operation Discover the advantages of running Kubernetes on GCE, AWS, Azure, and bare metal See the identity model of Kubernetes and options for cluster federation Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and run a highly available Kubernetes Create and configure custom Kubernetes resources and use third-party resources in your automation workflows Discover the art of running complex stateful applications in your container environment Deliver applications as standard packages In Detail Kubernetes is an open source system to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. If you are running more than just a few containers or want automated management of your containers, you need Kubernetes. This book mainly focuses on the advanced management of Kubernetes clusters. It covers problems that arise when you start using container orchestration in production. We start by giving you an overview of the guiding principles in Kubernetes design and show you the best practises in the fields of security, high availability, and cluster federation. You will discover how to run complex stateful microservices on Kubernetes including advanced features as horizontal pod autoscaling, rolling updates, resource quotas, and persistent storage back ends. Using real-world use cases, we explain the options for network configuration and provides guidelines on how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot various Kubernetes networking plugins. Finally, we cover custom resource development and utilization in automation and maintenance workflows. By the end of this book, you'll know everything you need to know to go from intermediate to advanced level. Style and approach Delving into the design ...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed June 15, 2017)
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  • 58
    ISBN: 9781787127159 , 178712715X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: C# (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn C# in 7 days with practical examples, build a foundation for C# programming, and boost your skills to an advanced level About This Book Learn the basics of C# in 7 days Works as a reference guide describing the major features of C# Build easy and simple code through real-world example scenarios Who This Book Is For The book is for aspiring developers and absolute novices who want to get started with the world of programming. You do not need any knowledge of C# for this book. What You Will Learn Understand and set up the .NET environment Code in C# using the Visual Studio 2017 RC (preferable community edition) IDE Define variables, syntax, control flows, statements, and arrays etc through examples Understand the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming using C# Get acquainted with attributes, collection, generics, and LINQ Get your hands on class members such as Modifiers, Methods, Properties, Indexers, File I/O, Exception Handling, and Regex Build a real-world application using C# 7 In Detail This book takes a unique approach to teach C# to absolute beginners. You'll learn the basics of the language in seven days. It takes a practical approach to explain the important concepts that build the foundation of the C# programming language. The book begins by teaching you the basic fundamentals using real-world practical examples and gets you acquainted with C# programming. We cover some important features and nuances of the language in a hands-on way, helping you grasp the concepts in a fluid manner. Later, you'll explore the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) through a real-world example. Then we dive into advanced-level concepts such as generics and collections, and you'll get acquainted with objects and LINQ. Towards the end, you'll build an application that covers all the concepts explained in the book. By the end of this book, you will have next-level skills and a good knowledge of the fundamentals of C#. Style and approach Fast paced guide to get you up-to-speed with the language. Every chapter is followed by an exercise that focuses on building something with the language. The codes of the exercises can be found on the Packt website
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed November 1, 2017)
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  • 59
    ISBN: 9781787280601 , 1787280608
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Software architecture ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Viktor Farcic's latest book, The DevOps 2.1 Toolkit: Docker Swarm, shows you how to successfully integrate Docker Swarm into your DevOps toolset. About This Book Expand your DevOps Toolkit with the DevOps thought leader, Viktor Farcic Build, test, deploy, and monitor services inside Docker Swarm clusters Translate your understanding to different hosting providers like AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean Go beyond simple deployment to explore how to create a continuous deployment process Extend the deep understanding you gained from Viktor's DevOps 2.0 Toolkit book Who This Book Is For This book is for professionals interested in the full microservices life cycle combined with continuous deployment and containers. Target audience could be architects who want to know how to design their systems around microservices. It could be DevOps wanting to know how to apply modern configuration management practices and continuously deploy applications packed in containers. It is for developers who would like to take the process back into their hands as well as for managers who would like to gain a better understanding of the process used to deliver software from the beginning to the end. This book is for everyone wanting to know more about the software development life cycle starting from requirements and design, through the development and testing all the way until deployment and post-deployment phases. We'll create the processes taking into account the best practices developed by and for some of the biggest companies. What You Will Learn Learn all aspects of Docker Swarm from building, testing, deploying, and monitoring services inside Docker Swarm clusters, available since Docker 1.12. Master the deeper logic of DevOps with Viktor, so that you can successfully apply that logic across any specific set of tools you're working with. Translate a deep understanding to different hosting providers like AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, among others. You'll go beyond simple deployment: you will explore with Viktor how to create a continuous deployment process. Accomplish zero-downtime deployments, and what to do in case of a failover. Know how to run services at scale, how to monitor the systems, and how to make it heal itself. In Detail Viktor Farcic's latest book, The DevOps 2.1 Toolkit: Docker Swarm, takes you deeper into one of the major subjects of his international best seller, The DevOps 2.0 Toolkit, and shows you how to successfully integrate Docker Swarm into your De...
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  • 60
    ISBN: 9781785885341 , 1785885340
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows server Hyper-V ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Save time and resources by getting to know the best practices and intelligence from industry experts About This Book This book helps you gain a fresh perspective through a recipe-based approach on the new Microsoft Server 2016 Hyper-V Over 80 recipes to help you master the administrative tasks of Hyper-V and get to grips with advanced solutions and techniques for virtualization These hands-on advanced recipes will help you deploy, maintain, and upgrade Hyper-V virtual machines Who This Book Is For This book is for Hyper-V administrators who are looking to take advantage of all exciting new features that Microsoft Server 2016 Hyper-V has to offer. What You Will Learn Installing and managing Hyper-V Server in Full, Server Core, and Nano Server Migrating and upgrading physical and virtual machines Configuring network, memory, security, and auditing settings for virtual machines High availability and disaster recovery Saving time and money with PowerShell automation The new features around network and nested virtualization, distributed storage QoS, Hyper-V Replica, and much more Monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting with Hyper-V 2016 best practices Deploying and automating multiple VMs and support Windows Hyper-V 2016 clusters through different installation methods In Detail Hyper-V 2016 is full of new features and updates. The second of our best-selling Hyper-V books, the Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Cookbook has it all covered. Brimming with expert solutions and techniques, you'll have everything you need to master virtualization and Hyper-V Manager. This Hyper-V book is designed to help advanced-level administrators benefit fully from the new Windows Server. With over 80 hands-on recipes, the Hyper-V Cookbook gives you tips, tricks and best practices to deploy, maintain and upgrade your virtual machines.
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed February 3, 2017)
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  • 61
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781788392433 , 1788392434
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Third edition
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Virtual computer systems ; Client/server computing
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 3, 2018)
    URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)
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  • 62
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing
    ISBN: 9781787282230 , 1787282236
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Web site development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Sharpen your DevOps knowledge with DevOps Bootcamp About This Book Improve your organization's performance to ensure smooth production of software and services. Learn how Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices can be utilized to cultivate the DevOps culture. A fast-paced guide filled with illustrations and best practices to help you consistently ship quality software. Who This Book Is For The book is aimed at IT Developers and Operations-administrators who want to quickly learn and implement the DevOps culture in their organization. What You Will Learn Static Code Analysis using SOnarqube Configure a Maven-based JEE Web Application Perform Continuous Integration using Jenkins and VSTS Install and configure Docker Converge a Chef node using a Chef workstation Accomplish Continuous Delivery in Microsoft Azure VM and Microsoft Azure App Services (Azure Web Apps) using Jenkins Perform Load Testing using Apache JMeter Build and Release Automation using Visual Studio Team Services Monitor Cloud-based resources In Detail DevOps Bootcamp delivers practical learning modules in manageable chunks. Each chunk is delivered in a day, and each day is a productive one. Each day builds your competency in DevOps. You will be able to take the task you learn every day and apply it to cultivate the DevOps culture. Each chapter presents core concepts and key takeaways about a topic in DevOps and provides a series of hands-on exercises. You will not only learn the importance of basic concepts or practices of DevOps but also how to use different tools to automate application lifecycle management. We will start off by building the foundation of the DevOps concepts. On day two, we will perform Continuous Integration using Jenkins and VSTS both by configuring Maven-based JEE Web Application​. We will also integrate Jenkins and Sonar qube for Static Code Analysis. Further, on day three, we will focus on Docker containers where we will install and configure Docker and also create a Tomcat Container to deploy our Java based web application. On day four, we will create and configure the environment for application deployment in AWS and Microsoft Azure Cloud for which we will use Infrastructure as a Service and Open Source Configuration Management tool Chef. For day five, our focus would be on Continuous Delivery. We will automate application deployment in Docker container using Jenkins Plugin, AWS EC2 using Script, AWS Elastic Beanstalk using Jenkins Plugi...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed June 21, 2017)
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  • 63
    ISBN: 9781786461902 , 1786461900
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Go (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn idiomatic, efficient, clean, and extensible Go design and concurrency patterns by using TDD About This Book A highly practical guide filled with numerous examples unleashing the power of design patterns with Go. Discover an introduction of the CSP concurrency model by explaining GoRoutines and channels. Get a full explanation, including comprehensive text and examples, of all known GoF design patterns in Go. Who This Book Is For The target audience is both beginner- and advanced-level developers in the Go programming language. No knowledge of design patterns is expected. What You Will Learn All basic syntax and tools needed to start coding in Go Encapsulate the creation of complex objects in an idiomatic way in Go Create unique instances that cannot be duplicated within a program Understand the importance of object encapsulation to provide clarity and maintainability Prepare cost-effective actions so that different parts of the program aren't affected by expensive tasks Deal with channels and GoRoutines within the Go context to build concurrent application in Go in an idiomatic way In Detail Go is a multi-paradigm programming language that has built-in facilities to create concurrent applications. Design patterns allow developers to efficiently address common problems faced during developing applications. Go Design Patterns will provide readers with a reference point to software design patterns and CSP concurrency design patterns to help them build applications in a more idiomatic, robust, and convenient way in Go. The book starts with a brief introduction to Go programming essentials and quickly moves on to explain the idea behind the creation of design patterns and how they appeared in the 90's as a common "language" between developers to solve common tasks in object-oriented programming languages. You will then learn how to apply the 23 Gang of Four (GoF) design patterns in Go and also learn about CSP concurrency patterns, the "killer feature" in Go that has helped Google develop software to maintain thousands of servers. With all of this the book will enable you to understand and apply design patterns in an idiomatic way that will produce concise, readable, and maintainable software. Style and approach This book will teach widely used design patterns and best practices with Go in a step-by-step manner. The code will have detailed examples, to allow programmers to apply design patterns in their day-to-day coding.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed March 17, 2017)
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  • 64
    ISBN: 9781788393492 , 178839349X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Computer networks ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Explore the foundational components of VMware NSX About This Book Install, manage, monitor and configure your NSX deployment. Understand VMware NSX's components and discover best practices to help you manage VMware NSX A step by step guide that will help you elevate your skills in deploying NSX to your environment Who This Book Is For The book is intended for network and system administrators that have hands on experience with VMware vSphere suite of products and would like to learn more about software defined networking and implementation of NSX. The readers are also expected to have basic networking knowledge and aware of basic switching and routing fundamentals. What You Will Learn Understand software-defined networks Deploy and configure VXLAN-enabled logical switches Secure your environment using Distributed Firewall and Data Security Configure third-party services in NSX Manage, configure, and deploy edge gateway services Perform various Edge operations including configuring CA certificates Explore the different monitoring options to check their traffic flow In Detail VMware NSX is a platform for the software-defined data center. It allows complex networking topologies to be deployed programmatically in seconds. SDNs allow ease of deployment, management, and automation in deploying and maintaining new networks while reducing and in some cases completely eliminating the need to deploy traditional networks. The book allows you a thorough understanding of implementing Software defined networks using VMware's NSX. You will come across the best practices for installing and configuring NSX to setup your environment. Then you will get a brief overview of the NSX Core Components NSX's basic architecture. Once you are familiar with everything, you will get to know how to deploy various NSX features. Furthermore, you will understand how to manage and monitor NSX and its associated services and features. In addition to this, you will also explore the best practices for NSX deployments. By the end of the book, you will be able to deploy Vmware NSX in your own environment with ease. This book can come handy if you are preparing for VMware NSX certification. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow guide with tested configuration steps to get you up and running quickly. This book covers the nitty-gritty of installing, configuring, managing, and monitoring VMware NSX.
    Note: Previous edition published: 2016. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed September 19, 2017)
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  • 65
    ISBN: 9781786462190 , 1786462192
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Web site development ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Engineer naturally lean web pages and leverage the latest web platform features to dramatically boost page speed About This Book The first book for web developers that shows how to put AMP to work Improve your website's mobile experience and get more traffic Practical methods to achieve a step change in performance quickly and easily Who This Book Is For This book is for experienced web developers who are aware of the impact of slow-loading web pages on conversion rates and user engagement, and who are seeking to serve content to their end users in a rich and enticing way using the Accelerated Mobile Pages framework. You should be familiar with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JSON. What You Will Learn Build, validate, and deploy AMP pages Create interactive user notifications, navigation menus, accordions, contact pages with forms and maps Monetize your traffic with a variety of ad styles and providers Analyze your traffic by integrating analytics providers and tracking user-behavior along several dimensions Embed social media with amp-youtube, amp-instagram, amp-twitter, and amp-facebook Build e-commerce functionality including product pages and shopping carts Deliver rich media experiences using AMP custom elements Use advanced deployment techniques to extend functionality Install ServiceWorkers and build Progressive Web Apps for offline use In Detail Google introduced the Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project to give mobile users lightning-fast response times when accessing web pages on mobile devices. AMP delivers great user experiences by providing a framework for optimizing web pages that otherwise would take much longer to load on a mobile platform. This book shows how to solve page performance issues using the mobile web technologies available today. You will learn how to build instant-loading web pages, and have them featured more prominently on Google searches. If you want your website to succeed on mobile, if you care about SEO, and if you want to stay competitive, then this book is for you! You will go on a mobile web development journey that demonstrates with concrete examples how to build lightning-fast pages that will keep your visitors on-site and happy. This journey begins by showing how to build a simple blog article-style web page using AMP. As new concepts are introduced this page is gradually refined until you will have the skills and confidence to build a variety of rich and interactive mobile web pages. These will include ...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed November 1, 2017)
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  • 66
    ISBN: 9781786468802 , 1786468808
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Terraform (Electronic resource) ; Computer networks ; Management ; Computer software ; Development ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Software ; Computer network architectures ; Cloud computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build, combine, and launch infrastructure in a fast, secure, and effective manner About This Book An up-to-date and comprehensive resource on Terraform that lets you quickly and efficiently launch your infrastructure Learn how to implement your infrastructure as code and make secure, effective changes to your infrastructure Learn to build multi-cloud fault-tolerant systems and simplify the management and orchestration of even the largest scale and most complex cloud infrastructures Who This Book Is For This book is for developers and operators who already have some exposure to working with infrastructure but want to improve their workflow and introduce infrastructure as a code practice. Knowledge of essential Amazon Web Services components (EC2, VPC, IAM) would help contextualize the examples provided. Basic understanding of Jenkins and Shell scripts will be helpful for the chapters on the production usage of Terraform. What You Will Learn Understand what Infrastructure as Code (IaC) means and why it matters Install, configure, and deploy Terraform Take full control of your infrastructure in the form of code Manage complete complete infrastructure, starting with a single server and scaling beyond any limits Discover a great set of production-ready practices to manage infrastructure Set up CI/CD pipelines to test and deliver Terraform stacks Construct templates to simplify more complex provisioning tasks In Detail Terraform is a tool used to efficiently build, configure, and improve production infrastructure. It can manage existing infrastructure as well as create custom in-house solutions. This book shows you when and how to implement infrastructure as a code practices with Terraform. It covers everything necessary to set up complete management of infrastructure with Terraform, starting with the basics of using providers and resources. This book is a comprehensive guide that begins with very small infrastructure templates and takes you all the way to managing complex systems, all using concrete examples that evolve over the course of the book. It finishes with the complete workflow of managing a production infrastructure as code - this is achieved with the help of version control and continuous integration. At the end of this book, you will be familiar with advanced techniques such as multi-provider support and multiple remote modules. Style and approach This book focuses on providing the practical skills required to make full use of Terrafo...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed February 16, 2017)
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  • 67
    ISBN: 9781786462459 , 1786462451
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Amazon Web Services (Firm) ; Web services ; Cloud computing ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Scale gracefully and maintain outstanding performance with your AWS-based infrastructure using DevOps principles About This Book Implement DevOps principles to take full advantage of the AWS stack and services Take expert look at solving problems faced by real developers and operation teams and learn to overcome them Learn from expert insights of the author who has worked with Silicon Valley's most high-profile companies Who This Book Is For This book is for developers, DevOps engineers and teams who want to build and use AWS for their software infrastructure. Basic computer science knowledge is required for this book. What You Will Learn Find out what it means to practice DevOps and what its principles are Build repeatable infrastructures using templates and configuration management Deploy multiple times a day by implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines Use the latest technologies, including containers and serverless computing, to scale your infrastructure Collect metrics and logs and implement an alerting strategy Make your system robust and secure In Detail The DevOps movement has transformed the way modern tech companies work. AWS which has been on the forefront of the Cloud computing revolution has also been a key contributor of this DevOps movement creating a huge range of managed services that help you implement the DevOps principles. In this book, you'll see how the most successful tech start-ups launch and scale their services on AWS and how you can too. Written by a lead member of Mediums DevOps team, this book explains how to treat infrastructure as code, meaning you can bring resources online and offline as necessary with the code as easily as you control your software. You will also build a continuous integration and continuous deployment pipeline to keep your app up to date. You'll find out how to scale your applications to offer maximum performance to users anywhere in the world, even when traffic spikes with the latest technologies, such as containers and serverless computing. You will also take a deep dive into monitoring and alerting to make sure your users have the best experience when using your service. Finally, you'll get to grips with ensuring the security of your platform and data. Style and approach This is a practical, hands-on, comprehensive guide to AWS, helping readers understand AWS in a step by step manner.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 18, 2017)
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  • 68
    ISBN: 9781786462015 , 178646201X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Docker lets you create, deploy, and manage your applications anywhere at anytime ? flexibility is key so you can deploy stable, secure, and scalable app containers across a wide variety of platforms and delve into microservices architecture About This Book This up-to-date edition shows how to leverage Docker's features to deploy your existing applications Learn how to package your applications with Docker and build, ship, and scale your containers Explore real-world examples of securing and managing Docker containers Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for developers, operations managers, and IT professionals who would like to learn about Docker and use it to build and deploy container-based apps. No prior knowledge of Docker is expected. What You Will Learn Develop containerized applications using the Docker version 17.03 Build Docker images from containers and launch them Develop Docker images and containers leveraging Dockerfiles Use Docker volumes to share data Get to know how data is shared between containers Understand Docker Jenkins integration Gain the power of container orchestration Familiarize yourself with the frequently used commands such as docker exec, docker ps, docker top, and docker stats In Detail Docker is an open source containerization engine that offers a simple and faster way for developing and running software. Docker containers wrap software in a complete filesystem that contains everything it needs to run, enabling any application to be run anywhere ? this flexibily and portabily means that you can run apps in the cloud, on virtual machines, or on dedicated servers. This book will give you a tour of the new features of Docker and help you get started with Docker by building and deploying a simple application. It will walk you through the commands required to manage Docker images and containers. You'll be shown how to download new images, run containers, list the containers running on the Docker host, and kill them. You'll learn how to leverage Docker's volumes feature to share data between the Docker host and its containers ? this data management feature is also useful for persistent data. This book also covers how to orchestrate containers using Docker compose, debug containers, and secure containers using the AppArmor and SELinux security modules. Style and approach This step-by-step guide will walk you through the features and use of Docker, from Docker software installation to the impenetrable security of con...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2015. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed June 23, 2017)
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  • 69
    ISBN: 9781787289536 , 1787289532
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer programmers ; Computer programming ; Vocational guidance ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This unique book provides you with a wealth of tips, tricks, best practices, and answers to the day-to-day questions that programmers face in their careers. It is split into three parts: Coder Skills, Freelancer Skills, and Career Skills, providing the knowledge you need to get ahead in programming. About This Book Over 50 essays with practical advice on improving your programming career Practical focus gives solutions to common problems, and methods to become a better coder Includes advice for existing programmers and those wanting to begin a career in programming Who This Book Is For This book is useful for programmers of any ability or discipline. It has advice for those thinking about beginning a career in programming, those already working as a fully employed programmer, and for those working as freelance developers. What You Will Learn Improve your soft skills to become a better and happier coder Learn to be a better developer Grow your freelance development business Improve your development career Learn the best approaches to breaking down complex topics Have the confidence to charge what you're worth as a freelancer Succeed in developer job interviews In Detail This is an all-purpose toolkit for your programming career. It has been built by Jordan Hudgens over a lifetime of coding and teaching coding. It helps you identify the key questions and stumbling blocks that programmers encounter, and gives you the answers to them! It is a comprehensive guide containing more than 50 insights that you can use to improve your work, and to give advice in your career. The book is split up into three topic areas: Coder Skills, Freelancer Skills, and Career Skills, each containing a wealth of practical advice. Coder Skills contains advice for people starting out, or those who are already working in a programming role but want to improve their skills. It includes such subjects as: how to study and understand complex topics, and getting past skill plateaus when learning new languages. Freelancer Skills contains advice for developers working as freelancers or with freelancers. It includes such subjects as: knowing when to fire a client, and tips for taking over legacy applications. Career Skills contains advice for building a successful career as a developer. It includes such subjects as: how to improve your programming techniques, and interview guides and developer salary negotiation strategies. Style and approach This unique book provides over 50 insi...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed August 31, 2017)
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  • 70
    ISBN: 9781787284135 , 1787284131
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software ; Development ; Virtual computer systems ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to schedule and run application containers using Kubernetes. About This Book Get well-versed with the fundamentals of Kubernetes and get it production-ready for deployments Confidently manage your container clusters and networks using Kubernetes This practical guide will show you container application examples throughout to illustrate the concepts and features of Kubernetes Who This Book Is For This book is for developers, sys admins, and DevOps engineers who want to automate the deployment process and scale their applications. You do not need any knowledge about Kubernetes. What You Will Learn Download, install, and configure the Kubernetes codebase Understand the core concepts of a Kubernetes cluster Be able to set up and access monitoring and logging for Kubernetes clusters Set up external access to applications running in the cluster Understand how CoreOS and Kubernetes can help you achieve greater performance and container implementation agility Run multiple clusters and manage from a single control plane Explore container security as well as securing Kubernetes clusters Work with third-party extensions and tools In Detail Kubernetes has continued to grow and achieve broad adoption across various industries, helping you to orchestrate and automate container deployments on a massive scale. This book will give you a complete understanding of Kubernetes and how to get a cluster up and running. You will develop an understanding of the installation and configuration process. The book will then focus on the core Kubernetes constructs such as pods, services, replica sets, replication controllers, and labels. You will also understand how cluster level networking is done in Kubernetes. The book will also show you how to manage deployments and perform updates with minimal downtime. Additionally, you will learn about operational aspects of Kubernetes such as monitoring and logging. Advanced concepts such as container security and cluster federation will also be covered. Finally, you will learn about the wider Kubernetes ecosystem with OCP, CoreOS, and Tectonic and explore the third-party extensions and tools that can be used with Kubernetes. By the end of the book, you will have a complete understanding of the Kubernetes platform and will start deploying applications on it. Style and approach This straightforward guide will help you understand how to move your container applications into production through best practices and a step-by-step...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2015. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed June 30, 2017)
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  • 71
    ISBN: 9781786466921 , 1786466929
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: VMware ; PowerCLI (Application program interface) ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn to leverage the power of PowerCLI to automate your VMware vSphere environment with ease About This Book This is first book on the market that will enlighten you on the latest version of PowerCLI and how to implement it Effectively manage virtual machines, networks, and reports with the latest features of PowerCLI A comprehensive and practical book on automating VMware vSphere Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for you if you want to learn how to automate your VMware vSphere or vCloud infrastructure by getting the most out of PowerCLI. It's assumed that you have some experience in administrating a vSphere or vCloud environment. Knowledge of Microsoft's Windows PowerShell is not a prerequisite. What You Will Learn Explore PowerShell and PowerCLI cmdlets and their output objects See how to manage virtual machines and work with virtual networks Manage vCloud Director from PowerCLI Use Site Recovery Manager from PowerCLI to create a disaster recovery solution Manage NSX and vRealize Automation using REST API with PowerCLI Create and configure vSphere HA and DRS clusters Use vSphere Update Manager with PowerCLI to create patch baselines and scan hosts Explore reporting techniques to retrieve log files In Detail VMware vSphere PowerCLI, a free extension to Microsoft Windows PowerShell, enables you to automate the management of a VMware vSphere or vCloud environment. This book will show you how to automate your tasks and make your job easier. Starting with an introduction to the basics of PowerCLI, the book will teach you how to manage your vSphere and vCloud infrastructure from the command line. To help you manage a vSphere host overall, you will learn how to manage vSphere ESXi hosts, host profiles, host services, host firewall, and deploy and upgrade ESXi hosts using Image Builder and Auto Deploy. The next chapter will not only teach you how to create datastore and datastore clusters, but you'll also work with profile-driven and policy-based storage to manage your storage. To create a disaster recovery solution and retrieve information from vRealize Operations, you will learn how to use Site Recovery Manager and vRealize Operations respectively. Towards the end, you'll see how to use the REST APIs from PowerShell to manage NSX and vRealize Automation and create patch baselines, scan hosts against the baselines for missing patches, and re-mediate hosts. By the end of the book, you will be capable of using the best tool to automate the man...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed March 15, 2017)
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  • 72
    ISBN: 9781786464002 , 1786464004
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Software engineering ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Help your organization join the DevOps revolution About This Book Helps you skill up your DevOps knowledge without a strong set of prerequisites Deliver continuously improved software by showcasing the most advanced tools and techniques Acquire a deeper insight into implementing DevOps in your organization and deliver results from day 1 Who This Book Is For This book is written for engineers and companies that want to learn the minimum set of required technologies and processes to be successful in the DevOps world. This book also targets system administrators, developers, and IT professionals who would like to employ DevOps techniques and best practices to manage IT infrastructures or would like to acquire the necessary skills needed to work in DevOps teams. What You Will Learn Master development best practices. Understand how the Agile Delivery Methodology helps you ensure accuracy and quality. Analyze branching strategies such as branch creation, merging, and synchronization. Learn to automate builds to deploy and deliver code faster and more often Explore testing frameworks and how to automate testing Learn to put specific metrics in place to measure ROI of DevOps and monitor logs and events in a system In Detail This book follows a unique approach to modern DevOps using cutting-edge tools and technologies such as Ansible, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform. This book starts by explaining the organizational alignment that has to happen in every company that wants to implement DevOps in order to be effective, and the use of cloud datacenters in combination with the most advanced DevOps tools to get the best out of a small team of skilled engineers. It also delves into how to use Kubernetes to run your applications in Google Cloud Platform, minimizing the friction and hassle of maintaining a cluster but ensuring its high availability. By the end of this book, you will be able to realign teams in your company and create a Continuous Delivery pipeline with Kubernetes and Docker. With strong monitoring in place, you will also be able to react to adverse events in your system, minimizing downtime and improving the overall up-time and stability of your system. Style and approach This book takes a step-by-step practical approach to the implementation of DevOps. This book will teach you how to enable IT organizations to deliver faster and smarter through a unique approach using Code-Build-Test-Release-Configure-Monitor (CBTRCM). Downloading the e...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed November 1, 2017)
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  • 73
    ISBN: 9781786467607 , 1786467607
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Application software ; Development ; Open source software ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Deploy, configure, and run clusters of Docker containers with Swarm About This Book Get to grips with Docker Swarm, one of the key components of the Docker ecosystem. Optimize Swarm and SwarmKit features for scaling massive applications through containers. Learn about Docker's scheduling tricks, high availability, security, and platform scalability. Who This Book Is For If you are a Linux admin or a Docker user who wants to natively manage Docker clusters, then this is the book for you. What You Will Learn Create and manage Swarm Mode clusters of any size Get a backstage view of the biggest Swarms ever built : Swarm2k and Swarm3k, with their 2,300 and 4,700 nodes Discovery mechanisms and Raft Deploy your containerized app on Swarm Administer Swarm clusters on AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean Integrate Flocker volumes with Swarm Create and manage Swarms on OpenStack Magnum In Detail Docker Swarm serves as one of the crucial components of the Docker ecosystem and offers a native solution for you to orchestrate containers. It's turning out to be one of the preferred choices for Docker clustering thanks to its recent improvements. This book covers Swarm, Swarm Mode, and SwarmKit. It gives you a guided tour on how Swarm works and how to work with Swarm. It describes how to set up local test installations and then moves to huge distributed infrastructures. You will be shown how Swarm works internally, what's new in Swarmkit, how to automate big Swarm deployments, and how to configure and operate a Swarm cluster on the public and private cloud. This book will teach you how to meet the challenge of deploying massive production-ready applications and a huge number of containers on Swarm. You'll also cover advanced topics that include volumes, scheduling, a Libnetwork deep dive, security, and platform scalability. Style and approach A comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of Docker Swarm from setup to customization.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed January 18, 2017)
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  • 74
    ISBN: 9781784396916 , 1784396915
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Linux ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Dive in to the cutting edge techniques of Linux KVM virtualization, and build the virtualization solutions your datacentre demands About This Book Become an expert in Linux virtualization Migrate your virtualized datacenter to the cloud Find out how to build a large scale virtualization solution that will transform your organization Who This Book Is For Linux administrators ? if you want to build incredible, yet manageable virtualization solutions with KVM this is the book to get you there. It will help you apply what you already know to some tricky virtualization tasks. What You Will Learn Explore the ecosystem of tools that support Linux virtualization Find out why KVM offers you a smarter way to unlock the potential of virtualization Implement KVM virtualization using oVirt Explore the KVM architecture ? so you can manage, scale and optimize it with ease Migrate your virtualized datacenter to the cloud for truly resource-efficient computing Find out how to integrate OpenStack with KVM to take full control of the cloud In Detail A robust datacenter is essential for any organization ? but you don't want to waste resources. With KVM you can virtualize your datacenter, transforming a Linux operating system into a powerful hypervisor that allows you to manage multiple OS with minimal fuss. This book doesn't just show you how to virtualize with KVM ? it shows you how to do it well. Written to make you an expert on KVM, you'll learn to manage the three essential pillars of scalability, performance and security ? as well as some useful integrations with cloud services such as OpenStack. From the fundamentals of setting up a standalone KVM virtualization platform, and the best tools to harness it effectively, including virt-manager, and kimchi-project, everything you do is built around making KVM work for you in the real-world, helping you to interact and customize it as you need it. With further guidance on performance optimization for Microsoft Windows and RHEL virtual machines, as well as proven strategies for backup and disaster recovery, you'll can be confident that your virtualized data center is working for your organization ? not hampering it. Finally, the book will empower you to unlock the full potential of cloud through KVM. Migrating your physical machines to the cloud can be challenging, but once you've mastered KVM, it's a little easie. Style and approach Combining advanced insights with practical solutions, Mastering KVM Virtualizatio...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed September 1, 2016)
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  • 75
    ISBN: 9781782174165 , 1782174168
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Lay the foundations for data center virtualization using VMware vSphere 6 and strengthen your understanding of its power About This Book Learn how server virtualization is achieved and how a virtual infrastructure is built using VMware's products and solutions. Design to create a scalable and responsive virtualization platform for hosting the virtual machine workloads of a business. Manage compute, network and storage resources of a virtual infrastructure. Relevant conceptual diagrams, flowcharts and screen-captures enable in-depth comprehension of the concepts. Also, the concise writing style makes this book a very easy read. Who This Book Is For This is a book for any experienced technologist who is new to the realm of Data Center virtualization wanting to find a way to get a head start in learning how to design, implement and manage a modern day datacenter virtualized using VMware's core infrastructure solutions. It could also act a comprehensive reference guide for Infrastructure Architects and System Administrators to aid them in their day to day activities. This book could easily find its place in reference materials used by professionals for VCP and VCAP certification exams. Keep in mind however that the book is not written to follow as a blueprint for either of the exams. What You Will Learn Understand the architecture of the hypervisor and learn how to install deploy and configure ESXi hosts Find out what forms a VMware Virtual Machine can take and also learn how to create and manage them Familiarize yourself with the concepts of vSphere Storage and learn how to present and manage storage in a vSphere environment Create and manage software switching constructs such as the vNetwork Standard Switch and vNetwork Distributed Switches Monitor the performance of a vSphere environment using tools such as the vCenter Performance Graphs and 'esxtop' Manage SSL certificates in a vSphere environment Upgrade and patch a vSphere environment using vSphere Update Manager In Detail Computer virtualization is a method to enable the running of multiple application workloads on a machine to achieve efficient utilization and reduce the number of physical machines in a data center. This has now become the foundation of many modern day data centers. What began as a technology to virtualize x86 architecture has now grown beyond the limits of a server's hardware and into the realm of storage and network virtualization. VMware is currently the market leader i...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed October 31, 2016)
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  • 76
    ISBN: 9781782174486 , 1782174486
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Edition: Second edition.
    Series Statement: Professional expertise distilled
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A comprehensive, practical guide to accessing virtual desktops, applications, and services through a unified platform About This Book This is the first book on the market that delivers desktops and applications through a single Virtual Desktop Infrastructure platform Reduce enterprise costs by dynamically allocating resources with virtual storage, compute and networking This comprehensive guide provides simplified operations, improved security, and accelerated time-to-value using VMware Horizon 7 Who This Book Is For If you are a newcomer to system administration, and you wish to implement the Horizon environment, then this book is for you. Prior knowledge of Horizon is beneficial. What You Will Learn Walk through the configuration of VMware Horizon, including the new Horizon Access Point appliance Implement a multi-site VMware Horizon pod using the Cloud Pod Architecture feature Understand the integration between VMware Horizon and VSAN, and see how they are deployed together Explore how to implement and maintain Microsoft RDS and Linux and Windows Desktop Pools Create and optimize desktop master images. Understand how to manage the SSL certificates for each of the VMware Horizon components. In Detail VMware Horizon 7 has been a buzz since it was announced. One of the major reasons is the introduction of the new Instant Clones feature. This book will complement the product documentation by providing real-life examples of how it is implemented along with the latest features and components of the platform. We'll explore the latest features of the platform, including those added through product acquisitions such as User Environment Manager and App Volumes. Further on, you will also be introduced to the new capabilities added to the core product such Linked-Clone RDS pools. Upon completion of this book, you will have an understanding of the capabilities and benefits VMware Horizon can provide to your organization, and how each of its components are implemented. Style and approach This comprehensive guide focuses on the practicality of VMware Horizon and how you can implement it in your organization.
    Note: Previous edition: 2013. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed July 13, 2016)
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  • 77
    ISBN: 9781785886140 , 1785886142
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Quick answers to common problems
    Keywords: Virtual computer systems ; Parallel processing (Electronic computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Over 40 practical recipes to get your hands dirty with the powerful Cisco UCS and overcome various challenges About This Book Master the skills of minimizing cost, enabling your business to work faster by reducing cycle times for reporting and improving overall revenue Work through hands-on recipes for efficient deployment approaches, see computing techniques, and explore new operational models with UCS Render a better work-flow management, ensure effective monitoring, and learn new deployment paradigms for the operational infrastructure with the help of this book Who This Book Is For This book is for competent system/network or storage administrators who are working with Cisco UCS, but now want to learn new ways to compute UCS. What You Will Learn Familiarize yourself with information on the latest information on memory management practices, virtualization architectures, and the specific technical advantages of UCS Get a concrete understanding of integrating processes and techniques to ensure effective convergence of LAN/SAN Get to know the best practices of Cisco UCS, EMC Storage, and VMware vSphere Master migrating data from other band servers or Blade to Cisco UCS Comprehend how to replicate and back up UCS to remote sites UCS Assimilate innovative techniques to deploy UCS to leverage its full potential Gather information on installing and configuring automatic and manual Pinning Discover ways to integrate a system in Cisco UCS In Detail Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) is a data center server platform that is used for computing, deploying, and storing resources in data center environments. This cookbook aims to teach you about various tasks you can implement to improve your existing method of configuring and deploying UCS. You will start by learning how to upgrade your firmware on Brocade and Cisco Fibre Channel Switch and will move on to enhance your knowledge of LAN connectivity. We will then discuss how to configure Windows 2008 and 2012 local boot in Cisco UCS. Next, you will learn how to install the operating system on Cisco UCS and use Cisco UCS Power Calculator to calculate the UCS consumption. Finally, we'll take a look at backup solutions. By the end of the book, you will know several ways to build and compute in data center environment using Cisco UCS. Style and approach This guide explains every task in a conversational and easy-to-follow style. You can open this book up to the task you want to learn and will be able to per...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed March 31, 2016)
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  • 78
    ISBN: 9781785884788 , 1785884786
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Professional experience distilled
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing ; Business ; Data processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn the fundamentals of vRealize Automation to accelerate the delivery of your IT services About This Book Learn to install the vRealize Automation product in a distributed architecture using a load balancer Plan backup and recovery strategies for every vRealize automation component Use vRealize Automation to manage applications and improve operational efficiency using this simple and intuitive guide Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who wants to start their journey with vRealize Automation. It is your one-stop instruction guide to installing and configuring a distributed setup using NSX load balancer. Regardless of whether or not you have used vRealize Automation before, following the steps provided in each chapter will get you started with the product. What You Will Learn Understand the basic building blocks of vRealize Automation before embarking on the journey of installation Familiarize yourself with the requirements and steps that need to be performed during the first phase of the distributed installation Carry out a functional validation of the first phase of installation before completing the installation Build a blueprint for vSphere endpoint, an essential step for a successful deployment of a service catalog Create, configure, and deploy tenants, endpoints, blueprints, and the service catalog Get to grips with the failover process for all components in vRealize Automation Learn to configure the NSX loadbalancer for vRealize Orchestrator for high availability Leverage ASD to develop XaaS (Anything as a Service) in vRealize Automation to deliver valuable competence In Detail With the growing interest in Software Defined Data Centers (SDDC), vRealize Automation offers data center users an organized service catalog and governance for administrators. This way, end users gain autonomy while the IT department stays in control, making sure security and compliance requirements are met. Learning what each component does and how they dovetail with each other will bolster your understanding of vRealize Automation. The book starts off with an introduction to the distributed architecture that has been tested and installed in large scale deployments. Implementing and configuring distributed architecture with custom certificates is unarguably a demanding task, and it will be covered next. After this, we will progress with the installation. A vRealize Automation blueprint can be prepared in multiple ways; we will focus solely on vSphere ...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed Febraury 16, 2016)
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  • 79
    ISBN: 9781785884894 , 1785884891
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Edition: Second edition.
    Series Statement: Quick answers to common problems
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Over 75 practical recipes to confidently design an efficient virtual datacenter with VMware vSphere 6.x About This Book Get the first book on the market that helps you design a virtualized data center with VMware vSphere 6 Achieve enhanced compute, storage, network, and management capabilities for your virtual data center Exciting and practical recipes help you to design a virtual data easily by leveraging the features of VMware vSphere 6 Who This Book Is For If you are an administrator or consultant interested in designing virtualized datacenter environments using VMware vSphere 6.x or previous versions of vSphere and the supporting components, this book is for you. It will help both new and experienced architects deliver professional VMware vSphere virtual datacenter designs. What You Will Learn Identify key factors related to a vSphere design and apply them to every step of the design process Mitigate security risks and meet compliance requirements in a vSphere design. Create a vSphere conceptual design by identifying technical and business requirements Determine the type of database to use based on the deployment size. Design for performance, availability, recoverability, manageability, and security Map the logical resource design into the physical vSphere design Create professional vSphere design documentation to ensure a successful implementation of the vSphere design Leverage the latest vSphere 6.x features to ensure manageability, performance, availability, and security in a virtual datacenter design In Detail VMware is the industry leader in data center virtualization. The vSphere 6.x suite of products provides a robust and resilient platform to virtualize server and application workloads. With the release of 6.x a whole range of new features has come along such as ESXi Security enhancements, fault tolerance, high availability enhancements, and virtual volumes, thus simplifying the secure management of resources, the availability of applications, and performance enhancements of workloads deployed in the virtualized datacenter. This book provides recipes to create a virtual datacenter design using the features of vSphere 6.x by guiding you through the process of identifying the design factors and applying them to the logical and physical design process. You'll follow steps that walk you through the design process from beginning to end, right from the discovery process to creating the conceptual design; calculating the resource requirem...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed July 13, 2016)
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  • 80
    ISBN: 9781786467027 , 178646702X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Computer networks ; Automation ; Cloud computing ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Take charge of SaltStack to automate and configure your enterprise-grade environments About This Book Automate tasks effectively and take charge of your infrastructure Effectively scale Salt to manage thousands of machines and tackle everyday problems Explore Salt's inner workings and advance your knowledge of it Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for IT professionals and ops engineers who already manage groups of servers, but would like to expand their knowledge and gain expertise with SaltStack. This book explains the advanced features and concepts of Salt. A basic knowledge of Salt is required in order to get to grips with advanced Salt features. What You Will Learn Automate tasks effectively, so that your infrastructure can run itself Start building more complex concepts Master user-level internals Build scaling strategies Explore monitoring strategies Learn how to troubleshoot Salt and its subcomponents Explore best practices for Salt In Detail SaltStack is a powerful configuration management and automation suite designed to manage servers and tens of thousands of nodes. This book showcases Salt as a very powerful automation framework. We will review the fundamental concepts to get you in the right frame of mind, and then explore Salt in much greater depth. You will explore Salt SSH as a powerful tool and take Salt Cloud to the next level. Next, you'll master using Salt services with ease in your infrastructure. You will discover methods and strategies to scale your infrastructure properly. You will also learn how to use Salt as a powerful monitoring tool. By the end of this book, you will have learned troubleshooting tips and best practices to make the entire process of using Salt pain-free and easy. Style and approach This book follows a step-by-step conversational tone. Topics are covered in detail through examples and a user-friendly approach.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed December 20, 2016)
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  • 81
    ISBN: 9781786460561 , 1786460564
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Information technology ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Boost your organization's growth by incorporating networking in the DevOps culture About This Book Implement networking fundamentals to the DevOps culture with ease, improving your organization's stability Leverage various open source tools such as Puppet and Ansible in order to automate your network This step-by-step learning guide collaborating the functions of developers and network administrators Who This Book Is For The book is aimed for Network Engineers, Developers, IT operations and System admins who are planning to incorporate Networking in DevOps culture and have no knowledge about it. What You Will Learn Learn about public and private cloud networking using AWS and OpenStack as examples Explore strategies that can be used by engineers or managers to initiate the cultural changes required to enable the automation of network functions Learn about SDN and how an API-driven approach to networking can help solve common networking problems Get the hang of configuration management tools, such as Ansible and Jenkins, that can be used to orchestrate and configure network devices Setup continuous integration, delivery, and deployment pipelines for network functions Create test environments for network changes Understand how load balancing is becoming more software defined with the emergence of microservice applications In Detail Frustrated that your company's network changes are still a manual set of activities that slow developers down? It doesn't need to be that way any longer, as this book will help your company and network teams embrace DevOps and continuous delivery approaches, enabling them to automate all network functions. This book aims to show readers network automation processes they could implement in their organizations. It will teach you the fundamentals of DevOps in networking and how to improve DevOps processes and workflows by providing automation in your network. You will be exposed to various networking strategies that are stopping your organization from scaling new projects quickly. You will see how SDN and APIs are influencing DevOps transformations, which will in turn help you improve the scalability and efficiency of your organizations networks operations. You will also find out how to leverage various configuration management tools such as Ansible, to automate your network. The book will also look at containers and the impact they are having on networking as well as looking at how automation impacts network security in...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed November 11, 2016)
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  • 82
    ISBN: 9781785888496 , 1785888498
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Microsoft .NET Framework ; Computer software ; Development ; Application software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Get up and running with reactive programming paradigms to build fast, concurrent, and powerful applications About This Book Get to grips with the core design principles of reactive programming Learn about Reactive Extensions for .NET through real-world examples Improve your problem-solving ability by applying functional programming Who This Book Is For If you are a .NET developer who wants to implement all the reactive programming paradigm techniques to create better and more efficient code, then this is the book for you. No prior knowledge of reactive programming is expected. What You Will Learn Create, manipulate, and aggregate sequences in a functional-way Query observable data streams using standard LINQ query operators Program reactive observers and observable collections with C# Write concurrent programs with ease, scheduling actions on various workers Debug, analyze, and instrument Rx functions Integrate Rx with CLR events and custom scheduling Learn Functional Reactive Programming with F# In Detail Reactive programming is an innovative programming paradigm focused on time-based problem solving. It makes your programs better-performing, easier to scale, and more reliable. Want to create fast-running applications to handle complex logics and huge datasets for financial and big-data challenges? Then you have picked up the right book! Starting with the principles of reactive programming and unveiling the power of the pull-programming world, this book is your one-stop solution to get a deep practical understanding of reactive programming techniques. You will gradually learn all about reactive extensions, programming, testing, and debugging observable sequence, and integrating events from CLR data-at-rest or events. Finally, you will dive into advanced techniques such as manipulating time in data-flow, customizing operators and providers, and exploring functional reactive programming. By the end of the book, you'll know how to apply reactive programming to solve complex problems and build efficient programs with reactive user interfaces. Style and approach This is a concise reference manual for reactive programming with Rx for C# and F# using real-world, practical examples.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed August 29, 2016)
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  • 83
    ISBN: 9781785281921 , 1785281925
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: VMware vSphere ; Virtual computer systems ; Cloud computing ; Data recovery (Computer science) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn to bake in disaster recovery readiness for your vSphere Infrastructure using vCenter SRM 6.1, leveraging array-based replication and vSphere Replication 6.1 About This Book This is the first book on the market that provides an extensive disaster recovery solution using the latest vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager Master the skills of protecting your virtual machines by replicating and recovering them in seconds This practical, step-by-step guide will help you protect all your applications with Site Recovery Manager and Replication Who This Book Is For If you are a system administrator who is looking for a disaster recovery solution using the latest VMware vSphere Replication and vCenter Site Recovery Manager, this book is perfect for you. You should have a basic knowledge of virtual machines and data center operations. What You Will Learn Familiarize yourself with disaster recovery concepts and the architecture of vCenter Site Recovery Manager and vSphere Replication. Deploy and Configure vCenter Site Recovery Manager to leverage array-based replication and vSphere Replication. Use vSphere Replication as a standalone disaster recovery solution. Enabling protection of Virtual Machines by creating Protection Groups. Enable orchestration of the recovery of protected virtual machines by creating Recovery Plans. Migrate virtual machine workload from one site to another using Recovery Plans Testing and Performing a failover or failback of Virtual Machines using Recovery Plans Enable vRealize Orchestrator Plugins for SRM and vSphere Replication. In Detail VMware vCenter Site Recovery manage is an orchestration tool used to automate disaster recovery in a manner that no other solution does. It is programmed to leverage array-based replication and VMware's proprietary vSphere Replication engine. The book begins by talking about the architecture of SRM and guides you through the procedures involved in installing and configuring SRM to leverage array-based replication. You will then learn how to protect your virtual machines by creating Protection Groups and validate their recoverability by testing recovery plans and even performing failover and failback. Moving on, you will learn how to install and configure vSphere Replication as a standalone disaster recovery solution. It also guides you through the procedures involved in configuring SRM to leverage vSphere replication. Finally, you will learn how to deploy and configure vRea...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2014. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed November 10, 2016)
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  • 84
    ISBN: 9781783985432 , 1783985437
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Django (Electronic resource) ; Computer software ; Development ; Python (Computer program language) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Develop stunning web application projects with the Django framework About This Book Build six exciting projects and use them as a blueprint for your own work Extend Django's built-in models and forms to add common functionalities into your project, without reinventing the wheel Gain insights into the inner workings of Django to better leverage it Who This Book Is For If you are a Django web developer able to build basic web applications with the framework, then this book is for you. This book will help you gain a deeper understanding of the Django web framework by guiding you through the development of seven amazing web applications. What You Will Learn Create a blogging platform and allow users to share posts on different blogs Prioritise user-submitted content with an intelligent ranking algorithm based on multiple factors Create REST APIs to allow non-browser based usage of your web apps Customize the Django admin to quickly create a full-featured and rich content management system Use Elasticsearch with Django to create blazing fast e-commerce websites Translate your Django applications into multiple languages Dive deep into Django forms and how they work internally In Detail Django is a high-level web framework that eases the creation of complex, database-driven websites. It emphasizes on the reusability and pluggability of components, rapid development, and the principle of don't repeat yourself. It lets you build high-performing, elegant web applications quickly. There are several Django tutorials available online, which take as many shortcuts as possible, but leave you wondering how you can adapt them to your own needs. This guide takes the opposite approach by demonstrating how to work around common problems and client requests, without skipping the important details. If you have built a few Django projects and are on the lookout for a guide to get you past the basics and to solve modern development tasks, this is your book. Seven unique projects will take you through the development process from scratch, leaving no stone unturned. In the first two projects, you will learn everything from adding ranking and voting capabilities to your App to building a multiuser blog platform with a unique twist. The third project tackles APIs with Django and walks us through building a Nagios-inspired infrastructure monitoring system. And that is just the start! The other projects deal with customizing the Django admin to create a CMS for your client...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed June 10, 2016)
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  • 85
    ISBN: 9781785882845 , 1785882848
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Edition: Second edition.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Cloud computing ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Build, manage, and secure your infrastructure by utilizing the power of SaltStack About This Book First book in the market to incorporate all the latest features of SaltStack. Leverage the power of SaltStack for building, managing and securing your infrastructure. Effectively use commands and control the state of your infrastructure in a jiffy. Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at System Administrators who are looking forward to manage their infrastructure using SaltStack with no prior knowledge about it. What You Will Learn Install Salt on your servers Run commands on all or some of your minions instantly from a central managing server Write custom Salt modules to handle your infrastructure's unique needs Define the state of your infrastructure and use Salt to enforce that state. Create platform-agnostic state definitions for greater flexibility and power Manage virtual servers on public or private clouds using Salt Cloud Use the event system in Salt to create a reactive and self-healing infrastructure In Detail SaltStack is one of the best infrastructure management platforms available. It provides powerful tools for defining and enforcing the state of your infrastructure in a clear, concise way. With this book learn how to use these tools for your own infrastructure by understanding the core pieces of Salt. In this book we will take you from the initial installation of Salt, through running their first commands, and then talk about extending Salt for individual use cases. From there you will explore the state system inside of Salt, learning to define the desired state of our infrastructure in such a way that Salt can enforce that state with a single command. Finally, you will learn about some of the additional tools that salt provides, including salt-cloud, the reactor, and the event system. Well finish by exploring how to get involved with salt and what's new in the salt community. Finally, by the end of the book, you'll be able to build a reliable, scalable, secure, high-performance infrastructure and fully utilize the power of cloud computing. Style and approach This will be a comprehensive guide on SaltStack along with installation and setting up of Salt on couple of platforms. Then enlightening the readers about remote execution system and configuration management system and ending with concepts of security and best practices.
    Note: Previous edition: 2015. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed July 20, 2016)
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  • 86
    ISBN: 9781786461773 , 1786461773
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Application software ; Development ; Computer software ; Development ; Open source software ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: 60 practical recipes that help you gain expertise with Docker networking and understand the underlying constructs that make it all work About This Book Enhance your Docker networking skills and protect your organization using advanced networking functions Learn how to use third party tools to extend Docker networking This practical and recipe-based book demonstrates the different ways in which you can network containers leveraging the Docker engine. Who This Book Is For The book is for system administrators as well as developers who are well versed with the concepts of Docker and have basic knowledge of Docker networking. You should also have sound knowledge of networking in general. What You Will Learn Configure Linux networking primitives used by Docker networking Build and deploy user-defined Docker networks Examine the different options for resolving and linking containers Implement custom networks for Docker to consume Discover third-party networking plugins such as Weave and Flannel Work through solutions to secure Docker containers and networks Observe methodologies for troubleshooting container networks Explore advanced and experimental Docker networking features In Detail Networking functionality in Docker has changed considerably since its first release, evolving to offer a rich set of built-in networking features, as well as an extensible plugin model allowing for a wide variety of networking functionality. This book explores Docker networking capabilities from end to end. Begin by examining the building blocks used by Docker to implement fundamental containing networking before learning how to consume built-in networking constructs as well as custom networks you create on your own. Next, explore common third-party networking plugins, including detailed information on how these plugins inter-operate with the Docker engine. Consider available options for securing container networks, as well as a process for troubleshooting container connectivity. Finally, examine advanced Docker networking functions and their relevant use cases, tying together everything you need to succeed with your own projects. Style and approach This practical recipe-based book will take readers to next level of Docker networking. It covers relevant use cases and the advanced features of Docker
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed December 22, 2016)
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  • 87
    ISBN: 9781783981793 , 1783981792
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Virtual computer systems ; Graphical user interfaces (Computer systems) ; Client/server computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Unleash the power of Proxmox VE by setting up a dedicated virtual environment to serve both containers and virtual machines About This Book Create virtual machines and containers from the comfort of your workstation using Proxmox VE's web-based management interface Maximize performance, security, and the quality of virtual services by tailoring container and virtual machine configurations based on established best practices Put theory to practice by deploying virtual servers that promise portability, modularity, flexibility, security, and quality of service at any scale Who This Book Is For This book is intended for server and system administrators and engineers who are eager to take advantage of the potential of virtual machines and containers to manage servers more efficiently and make the best use of resources, from energy consumption to hardware utilization and physical real estate What You Will Learn Install and configure Proxmox VE Create new virtual machines and containers Import container templates and virtual appliances Optimize virtual machine performance for common use cases Apply the latest security patches to a Proxmox VE host Contrast PVE virtual machines and containers to recognize their respective use cases Secure virtual machines and containers Assess the benefits of virtualization on budgets, server real estate, maintenance, and management time In Detail Proxmox VE 4.1 provides an open source, enterprise virtualization platform on which to host virtual servers as either virtual machines or containers. This book will support your practice of the requisite skills to successfully create, tailor, and deploy virtual machines and containers with Proxmox VE 4.1. Following a survey of PVE's features and characteristics,this book will contrast containers with virtual machines and establish cases for both. It walks through the installation of Proxmox VE, explores the creation of containers and virtual machines, and suggests best practices for virtual disk creation, network configuration, and Proxmox VE host and guest security. Throughout the book, you will navigate the Proxmox VE 4.1 web interface and explore options for command-line management Style and approach This book is a practical exploration of the different processes and procedures, which are essential in beginning your journey to fluent creation and optimization of effective containers and virtual machines.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 15, 2016)
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  • 88
    ISBN: 9781786466334 , 1786466333
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Change the way your organization deploys software at scale with this fast-paced guide to the world of Docker About This Book Cut through the noise and in simple terms learn to package your applications and test, ship, and scale your containers Find and build images and successfully run your programs within containers Build, deploy, and test your Docker containers and put them to work in production Who This Book Is For This book is for IT professionals, system administrators, and DevOps professionals or anyone looking to quickly develop and deploy software to production at scale. If you are interested in Docker, DevOps, or containers in general, don't look any further. What You Will Learn Understand Docker's architecture Build, ship, and run distributed applications Deploy, automate, and manage the execution of applications within Docker Scale and virtualize images and containers Utilize the networking features that Docker offers Use repositories to store and retrieve images In Detail This fast-paced practical guide will get you up and running with Docker. Using Docker, you will be able to build, ship, and run many distributed applications in real time. You will start with quickly installing Docker and start working with images and containers. We will present different types of containers and their applications, and show you how to find and build images. You will learn how you can contribute to the image repository by publishing different images. This will familiarize you with the image building process and you will be able to successfully run your programs within containers. By finishing this book, you will be well equipped in deploying your applications using Docker and will have a clear understanding of concepts, techniques, and practical methods to get it running in production systems. Style and approach This book takes a fast-paced practical approach that quickly gets you up and running with Docker so that you spend less time learning and more time deploying Docker containers effectively. This book contains a mix of concepts, practical examples, techniques, and the most up-to-date content to run things effectively in production. We'll show you the easiest way to speed up your development and deployment with Docker.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed January 4, 2017)
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  • 89
    ISBN: 9781786468482 , 1786468484
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual storage (Computer science) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Make the most of software-defined data centers with revolutionary VMware technologies About This Book Learn how you can automate your data center operations and deploy and manage applications and services across your public, private, and hybrid infrastructure in minutes Drive great business results with cost-effective solutions without compromising on ease, security, and controls Transform your business processes and operations in a way that delivers any application, anywhere, with complete peace of mind Who This Book Is For If you are an IT professional or VMware administrator who virtualizes data centers and IT infrastructures, this book is for you. Developers and DevOps engineers who deploy applications and services would also find this book useful. Data center architects and those at the CXO level who make decisions will appreciate the value in the content. What You Will Learn Understand and optimize end-to-end processes in your data center Translate IT processes and business needs into a technical design Apply and create vRO workflow automation functionalities to services Deploy NSX in a virtual environment Technically accomplish DevOps offerings Set up and use vROPs to master the SDDC resource demands Troubleshoot all the components of SDDC In Detail VMware offers the industry-leading software-defined data center (SDDC) architecture that combines compute, storage, networking, and management offerings into a single unified platform. This book uses the most up-to-date, cutting-edge VMware products to help you deliver a complete unified hybrid cloud experience within your infrastructure. It will help you build a unified hybrid cloud based on SDDC architecture and practices to deliver a fully virtualized infrastructure with cost-effective IT outcomes. In the process, you will use some of the most advanced VMware products such as VSphere, VCloud, and NSX. You will learn how to use vSphere virtualization in a software-defined approach, which will help you to achieve a fully-virtualized infrastructure and to extend this infrastructure for compute, network, and storage-related data center services. You will also learn how to use EVO:RAIL. Next, you will see how to provision applications and IT services on private clouds or IaaS with seamless accessibility and mobility across the hybrid environment. This book will ensure you develop an SDDC approach for your datacenter that fulfills your organization's needs and tremendously boosts your agility a...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed January 11, 2017)
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  • 90
    ISBN: 9781785285035 , 1785285033
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Jenkins (Software development tool) ; Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A beginner's guide to implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery using Jenkins About This Book Speed up and increase software productivity and software delivery using Jenkins Automate your build, integration, release, and deployment processes with Jenkins - and learn how continuous integration (CI) can save you time and money Explore the power of continuous delivery using Jenkins through powerful real-life examples Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who wants to exploit the power of Jenkins. This book servers a great starting point for those who are in the field DevOps and would like to leverage the benefits of CI and continuous delivery in order to increase productivity and reduce delivery time. What You Will Learn Take advantage of a continuous delivery solution to achieve faster software delivery Speed up productivity using a continuous Integration solution through Jenkins Understand the concepts of CI and continuous delivery Orchestrate many DevOps tools using Jenkins to automate builds, releases, deployment, and testing Explore the various features of Jenkins that make DevOps activities a piece of cake Configure multiple build machines in Jenkins to maintain load balancing Manage users, projects, and permissions in Jenkins to ensure better security Leverage the power of plugins in Jenkins In Detail In past few years, Agile software development has seen tremendous growth across the world. There is huge demand for software delivery solutions that are fast yet flexible to frequent amendments. As a result, CI and continuous delivery methodologies are gaining popularity. Jenkins' core functionality and flexibility allows it to fit in a variety of environments and can help streamline the development process for all stakeholders. This book starts off by explaining the concepts of CI and its significance in the Agile world with a whole chapter dedicated to it. Next, you'll learn to configure and set up Jenkins. You'll gain a foothold in implementing CI and continuous delivery methods. We dive into the various features offered by Jenkins one by one exploiting them for CI. After that, you'll find out how to use the built-in pipeline feature of Jenkins. You'll see how to integrate Jenkins with code analysis tools and test automation tools in order to achieve continuous delivery. Next, you'll be introduced to continuous deployment and learn to achieve it using Jenkins. Through this book's wealth of best practices and real-w...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (viewed June 21, 2016)
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  • 91
    ISBN: 9781785886522 , 1785886525
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Harness the power of DevOps to boost your skill set and make your IT organization perform better About This Book Get to know the background of DevOps so you understand the collaboration between different aspects of an IT organization and a software developer Improve your organization's performance to ensure smooth production of software and services Deploy top-quality software and ensure software maintenance and release management with this practical guide Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at developers and system administrators who wish to take on larger responsibilities and understand how the infrastructure that builds today's enterprises works. This book is also great for operations personnel who would like to better support developers. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of DevOps. What You Will Learn Appreciate the merits of DevOps and continuous delivery and see how DevOps supports the agile process Understand how all the systems fit together to form a larger whole Set up and familiarize yourself with all the tools you need to be efficient with DevOps Design an application that is suitable for continuous deployment systems with Devops in mind Store and manage your code effectively using different options such as Git, Gerrit, and Gitlab Configure a job to build a sample CRUD application Test the code using automated regression testing with Jenkins Selenium Deploy your code using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Palletops, Chef, and Vagrant Monitor the health of your code with Nagios, Munin, and Graphite Explore the workings of Trac - a tool used for issue tracking In Detail DevOps is a practical field that focuses on delivering business value as efficiently as possible. DevOps encompasses all the flows from code through testing environments to production environments. It stresses the cooperation between different roles, and how they can work together more closely, as the roots of the word imply - Development and Operations. After a quick refresher to DevOps and continuous delivery, we quickly move on to looking at how DevOps affects architecture. You'll create a sample enterprise Java application that you'll continue to work with through the remaining chapters. Following this, we explore various code storage and build server options. You will then learn how to perform code testing with a few tools and deploy your test successfully. Next, you will learn how to monitor code for any anomalies and make sure it's running properl...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed March 1, 2016)
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  • 92
    ISBN: 9781785280504 , 1785280503
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Edition: Second edition.
    Series Statement: Quick answers to common problems
    Keywords: Delphi (Computer file) ; Computer software ; Development ; Client/server computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Over 60 hands-on recipes to help you master the power of Delphi for cross-platform and mobile development on multiple platforms About This Book Get to grips with Delphi to build and deploy various cross-platform applications Design, develop, and deploy real-world applications by implementing a single source codebase This swift guide will increase your productivity to develop applications with Delphi Who This Book Is For If you are an intermediate developer with a basic knowledge of Delphi and you want to develop cross-platform applications, then this book is for you. Familiarity with the fundamentals of RAD (Rapid Application Development) Studio is expected. What You Will Learn Develop visually stunning applications using FireMonkey Deploy LiveBinding effectively with the right OOP approach Create server-side programs to serve RESTful web services and provide data to your mobile apps Use well-defined GUI design patterns to build mobile applications that provide a great user experience Build mobile apps that read data from a remote server efficiently Call the platform native API on Android and iOS even for an unpublished API Manage software customization for your customer by making better use of an extended RTTI Implement the most popular design pattern without wasting too much time on debugging and bug fixing In Detail Delphi is a cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that supports rapid application development for Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Google Android, and Apple iOS. It helps you to concentrate on the real business and save yourself the pain of wandering amid GUI widget details, or having to tackle inter-platform incompatibilities. It also has a wide range of drag-and-drop controls, helping you code your business logic into your business model, and it compiles natively for desktop and mobile platforms. This book will teach you how to design and develop applications, deploy them on the cloud platform, and distribute them within an organization via Google Play and other similar platforms. You will begin with the basics of Delphi and get acquainted with JSON format strings, XSLT transformations, unicode encodings and various types of streams. We then move on to more advanced topics such as developing higher-order functions and using enumerators and RTTI. You will get an understanding of how Delphi RTL functions and how to use FireMonkey in a VCL application. We will then cover topics such as multithreading, using th...
    Note: Previous edition: 2014. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed July 19, 2016)
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  • 93
    ISBN: 9781782172949 , 1782172947
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Computer networks ; Management ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn how to virtualize your network and discover the full potential of a Software Defined Data Center. A smarter way to use network resources begins here About This Book Experience the dynamism and flexibility of a virtualized software defined data center with NSX Find out how to design your network infrastructure based on what your organization needs From security to automation, discover how NSX's impressive range of features can unlock a more effective and intelligent approach to system administration Who This Book Is For If you're a network administrator and want a simple but powerful solution to your network virtualization headaches, look no further than this fast-paced, practical guide. What You Will Learn Deep dive into NSX-v Manager, Controller deployment, and design decisions Get to know the strategies needed to make decisions on each mode of VXLAN that is based on physical network design Deploy Edge Gateway and leverage all the gateway features and design decisions Get to grips with NSX-v Security features and automate security Leverage Cross VC, identify the benefits, and work through a few deployment scenarios Troubleshoot an NSX-v to isolate problems and identify solutions through a step-by-step process In Detail VMware NSX is at the forefront of the software-defined networking revolution. It makes it even easier for organizations to unlock the full benefits of a software-defined data center ? scalability, flexibility ? while adding in vital security and automation features to keep any sysadmin happy. Software alone won't power your business ? with NSX you can use it more effectively than ever before, optimizing your resources and reducing costs. Getting started should be easy ? this guide makes sure it is. It takes you through the core components of NSX, demonstrating how to set it up, customize it within your current network architecture. You'll learn the principles of effective design, as well as some things you may need to take into consideration when you're creating your virtual networks. We'll also show you how to construct and maintain virtual networks, and how to deal with any tricky situations and failures. By the end, you'll be confident you can deliver, scale and secure an exemplary virtualized network with NSX. Style and approach This book provides you with an introduction to software-defined networking with VMware NSX. Focusing on the most essential elements, so you can put your knowledge into practice quickly, it's a...
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed October 18, 2016)
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  • 94
    ISBN: 9781786460738 , 1786460734
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: VMware ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn advanced desktop virtualization techniques and strategies and dive deeper into VMware Horizon 7, take responsibility for optimizing your end user experience About This Book Build better virtualized services for your users with VMware Horizon 7 Take full advantage of Horizon's range of features for confidence and control in your virtualized solutions Take responsibility for transforming your organization ? this guide will get you started! Who This Book Is For Admins, architects? whatever your role, if you find virtualization a bit of a headache this book is for you. You'll go deep into VMware Horizon and see just what its capable of. It will take you to an advanced level, but at a pace that ensures you're always solving real-world problems. You'll need some experience in desktop management using Windows and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Active Directory, SQL, Windows Remote Desktop Session Hosting, and VMware vSphere technology. What You Will Learn Successfully configure Horizon 7 for the needs of your users Find out how VMware is perfect for end-user computing delivering virtual desktops, session-based desktops, and hosted applications all from the same platform Learn how to develop, and deploy a complete end-to-end solution Discover how to optimize desktop OS images for virtual desktops Build, optimize, and tune desktop operating systems to deliver a superior end-user experience Explore the Horizon 7 infrastructure, so you can take full advantage of it! In Detail Desktop virtualization can be a bit of a headache. But VMware Horizon 7 changes all that. With a rich and adaptive UX, improved security and a range of useful features for storage and networking optimization, there's plenty to love. But to properly fall in love with it, you need to know how to use it. And that means venturing deeper into the software, taking advantage of its extensive range of features, many of which are underused and underpromoted. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to not only successfully virtualize your desktop infrastructure but also to maintain and optimize the infrastructure to keep all your users happy. We'll show you how to assess and analyze your infrastructure, and how to use that analysis to design a solution that meets your organizational and user needs. Once you've done that, you'll find out how to build your virtualized environment, before deploying your virtualized solution. But more than that, we'll also make ...
    Note: Previous edition published: 2015. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed October 31, 2016)
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  • 95
    ISBN: 9781786462312 , 1786462311
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Computer software ; Development ; Electronic data processing ; Distributed processing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Master the art of making Docker more extensible, composable, and modular by leveraging plugins and other supporting tools About This Book Get the first book on the market that shows you how to extend the capabilities of Docker using plugins and third-party tools Master the skills of creating various plugins and integrating great tools in order to enhance the functionalities of Docker A practical and learning guide that ensures your investment in Docker becomes more valuable Who This Book Is For This book is for developers and sys admins who are well versed Docker and have knowledge on basic programming languages. If you can't wait to extend Docker and customize it to meet your requirements, this is the book for you! What You Will Learn Find out about Docker plugins and the problems they solve Gain insights into creating your own plugin Use Docker tools to extend the basic functionality of the core Docker engine Get to grips with the installation and configuration of third-party tools available to use with Docker plugins Install, configure, and use a scheduling service to manage the containers in your environment Enhance your day-to-day Docker usage through security, troubleshooting, and best practices In Detail With Docker, it is possible to get a lot of apps running on the same old servers, making it very easy to package and ship programs. The ability to extend Docker using plugins and load third-party plugins is incredible, and organizations can massively benefit from it. In this book, you will read about what first and third party tools are available to extend the functionality of your existing Docker installation and how to approach your next Docker infrastructure deployment. We will show you how to work with Docker plugins, install it, and cover its lifecycle. We also cover network and volume plugins, and you will find out how to build your own plugin. You'll discover how to integrate it with Puppet, Ansible, Jenkins, Flocker, Rancher, Packer, and more with third-party plugins. Then, you'll see how to use Schedulers such as Kubernetes and Amazon ECS. Finally, we'll delve into security, troubleshooting, and best practices when extending Docker. By the end of this book, you will learn how to extend Docker and customize it based on your business requirements with the help of various tools and plugins. Style and approach An easy to follow guide with plenty of hands-on practical examples which can be executed both on your local machine or exte...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed July 12, 2016)
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  • 96
    ISBN: 9781787128675 , 1787128679
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Keywords: Linux ; Computer software ; Development ; Agile software development ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Learn to use some of the most exciting and powerful tools to deliver world-class quality software with continuous delivery and DevOps About This Book Get to know the background of DevOps so you understand the collaboration between different aspects of an IT organization and a software developer Deploy top-quality software and ensure software maintenance and release management with this practical guide This course covers some of the most exciting technology available to DevOps engineers, and demonstrates multiple techniques for using them Real-world and realistic examples are provided to help you as you go about the implementation and adoption of continuous delivery and DevOps Who This Book Is For This course is for developers who want to understand how the infrastructure that builds today's enterprises works, and how to painlessly and regularly ship quality software. What You Will Learn Set up and familiarize yourself with all the tools you need to be efficient with DevOps Design an application that is suitable for continuous deployment systems with DevOps in mind Test the code using automated regression testing with Jenkins Selenium Managing the lifecycle of hosts, from creation to ongoing management using Puppet Razor Find out how to manage, use, and work with Code in the Git version management system See what traps, pitfalls, and hurdles to look out for as you implement continuous delivery and DevOps In Detail Harness the power of DevOps to boost your skill set and make your IT organization perform better. If you're keen to employ DevOps techniques to better your software development, this course contains all you need to overcome the day-to-day complications of managing complex infrastructures the DevOps way. Start with your first module ? Practical DevOps - that encompasses the entire flow from code from testing to production. Get a solid ground-level knowledge of how to monitor code for any anomalies, perform code testing, and make sure the code is running smoothly through a series of real-world exercise, and develop practical skills by creating a sample enterprise Java application. In the second module, run through a series of tailored mini-tutorials designed to give you a complete understanding of every DevOps automation technique. Create real change in the way you deliver your projects by utilizing some of the most commendable software available today. Go from your first steps of managing code in Git to configuration management in Pupp...
    Note: Authors: Joakim Verona, Michael Duffy, Paul Swartout. Cf. Credits page. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed October 11, 2016)
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  • 97
    ISBN: 9781785888168 , 1785888161
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Computer networks ; Automation ; Cloud computing ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Extend the power of your infrastructure and applications with Salt modules About This Book Get the most up-to-date practical resource on writing new Salt modules and extending Salt Learn through use cases and encounter both commonly-used modules as well as advanced ones Effectively troubleshoot problems and hiccups encountered while building and putting modules to work Who This Book Is For This book is for both new and existing Salt developers who are looking to build and write new Salt modules. Some prior Python development experience is expected. What You Will Learn Understand the working of Salt's Loader system Write several of the most common types of Salt modules Interact between different kinds of modules and build new ones Submit open source modules upstream to the Salt project Make Salt interact with third-party services and applications In Detail Salt already ships with a very powerful set of tools, but that doesn't mean that they all suit your needs perfectly. By adding your own modules and enhancing existing ones, you can bring the functionality that you need to increase your productivity. Extending SaltStack follows a tutorial-based approach to explain different types of modules, from fundamentals to complete and full-functioning modules. Starting with the Loader system that drives Salt, this book will guide you through the most common types of modules. First you will learn how to write execution modules. Then you will extend the configuration using the grain, pillar, and SDB modules. Next up will be state modules and then the renderers that can be used with them. This will be followed with returner and output modules, which increase your options to manage return data. After that, there will be modules for external file servers, clouds, beacons, and finally external authentication and wheel modules to manage the master. With this guide in hand, you will be prepared to create, troubleshoot, and manage the most common types of Salt modules and take your infrastructure to new heights! Style and approach This book follows a step-by-step tutorial-based approach explaining the different types of modules, from fundamentals to complete and full-functioning modules.
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover page (Safari, viewed April 5, 2016)
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  • 98
    ISBN: 9781785280870 , 1785280872
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Professional expertise distilled
    Keywords: System center operations manager ; Client/server computing ; Equipment and supplies ; Cloud computing ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: A beginner's guide to help you design, deploy and administer your System Center Operations Manager 2016 and 2012 R2 environments About This Book Discover how to monitor complex IT environments with System Center Operations Manager using tips, tricks and best practice recommendations from industry experts. Learn how to create eye-catching dashboards and reports to help deliver a tangible return on investment back to your organization. Optimize, troubleshoot and perform disaster recovery in Operations Manager using step by step examples based on real-world scenarios. Who This Book Is For The target audience for this book is the IT Pro or System Administrator who wants to deploy and use System Center Operations Manager but has no previous knowledge of the product. As a ?Getting Started' book, our primary objective is to equip you with the knowledge you need to feel comfortable when working with common monitoring scenarios in OpsMgr. With this in mind, deep-diving into less-common OpsMgr features such as Audit Collection Services (ACS), Agentless Exception Monitoring (AEM) and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) has been intentionally omitted. What You Will Learn Install a new System Center 2016 Operations Manager Management Group Design and provision custom views to relevant support teams. Understand how to deploy agents Work with management packs Monitor network devices Model your IT services with distributed applications Create dashboards and custom visualizations Tune, optimize, maintain and troubleshoot System Center Operations Manager In Detail Most modern IT environments comprise a heterogeneous mixture of servers, network devices, virtual hypervisors, storage solutions, cross-platform operating systems and applications. All this complexity brings a requirement to deliver a centralized monitoring and reporting solution that can help IT administrators quickly identify where the problems are and how best to resolve them. Using System Center Operations Manager (OpsMgr), administrators get a full monitoring overview of the IT services they have responsibility for across the organization - along with some useful management capabilities to help them remediate any issues they've been alerted to. This book begins with an introduction to OpsMgr and its core concepts and then walks you through designing and deploying the various roles. After a chapter on exploring the consoles, you will learn how to deploy agents, work with management packs, con...
    Note: "Based on OpsMgr 2016.". - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed July 20, 2016)
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  • 99
    ISBN: 9781785880759 , 1785880756
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Edition: Second edition.
    Keywords: Microsoft Windows server Hyper-V ; Virtual computer systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Harness the power of Hyper-V 2016 to build high-performance infrastructures that suit your needs About This Book Design and build a reliable and efficient Hyper-V infrastructure. Fine-tune your Hyper-V performance by adopting network and storage best practices. Manage, monitor, and protect your workloads with System Center and Microsoft Azure. Who This Book Is For If you are working with Hyper-V and want to optimize its performance and effectiveness, this book is for you. This book will help you close the gap between the Hyper-V lab and production environments. What You Will Learn Automate and accelerate the deployment of Hyper-V host and nano servers Create high availability solutions using failover clustering Design redundant solutions with Hyper-V Replica Protect your workloads by making a backup or learning disaster recovery Use the best practices of network and storage Master the performance and scalability of storage virtualization Migrate your existing virtualization workloads to Hyper-V2016 Manage your Hyper-V stack with System Center and Azure Bridge the gap between the Hyper-V lab and production environment In Detail Hyper-V Server and Windows Server 2016 with Hyper-V provide best-in-class virtualization capabilities. Hyper-V is a Windows-based, very cost-effective virtualization solution with easy-to-use and well-known administrative consoles. This book will assist you in designing, implementing, and managing highly effective and highly available Hyper-V infrastructures. With an example-oriented approach, this book covers all the different tips and suggestions to configure Hyper-V and provides readers with real-world proven solutions. This book begins by deploying single clusters of High Availability Hyper-V systems including the new Nano Server. This is followed by steps to configure the Hyper-V infrastructure components such as storage and network. It also touches on necessary processes such as backup and disaster recovery for optimal configuration. The book does not only show you what to do and how to plan the different scenarios, but it also provides in-depth configuration options. These scalable and automated configurations are then optimized via performance tuning and central management ensuring your applications are always the best they can be. Style and approach This book covers Hyper-V best practices in a step-by-step manner with clear and concise examples.
    Note: Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed November 10, 2016)
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  • 100
    ISBN: 9781784392956 , 1784392952
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Series Statement: Community experience distilled
    Keywords: Ruby (Computer program language) ; Computer software ; Development ; Web sites ; Design ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Develop testable, modular, and maintainable Ruby software for the real world using RSpec About This Book Explore the concept of testability and how to implement tests that deliver the most value Maximize the quality of your Ruby code through a wide variety of tests Master the real-world tradeoffs of testing through detailed examples supported by in-depth discussion Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at the software engineer who wants to make their code more reliable and their development process easier. It is also aimed at test engineers who need to automate the testing of complex systems. Knowledge of Ruby is helpful, but even someone new to the language should find it easy to follow the code and tests. What You Will Learn Identify a unit of software for the purposes of testing Manage test states with hooks, fixtures, and mocks Handle external web services in tests using various techniques Configure RSpec flexibly and cleanly using support code and environment variables Interact with rich web apps in tests using Capybara Build the right feature with behavior-driven development Customize matchers and failure messages Verify correct development and production environments In Detail This book will teach you how to use RSpec to write high-value tests for real-world code. We start with the key concepts of the unit and testability, followed by hands-on exploration of key features. From the beginning, we learn how to integrate tests into the overall development process to help create high-quality code, avoiding the dangers of testing for its own sake. We build up sample applications and their corresponding tests step by step, from simple beginnings to more sophisticated versions that include databases and external web services. We devote three chapters to web applications with rich JavaScript user interfaces, building one from the ground up using behavior-driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD). The code examples are detailed enough to be realistic while simple enough to be easily understood. Testing concepts, development methodologies, and engineering tradeoffs are discussed in detail as they arise. This approach is designed to foster the reader's ability to make well-informed decisions on their own. Style and approach This comprehensive tutorial is packed with real-world examples of testing with RSpec. The most important features of RSpec are introduced in the early chapters and are used in examples of growing complexity in...
    Note: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed May 3, 2016)
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