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Learning Tableau
by Joshua N. Milligan<P><P>Key Features <P><P>Create meaningful data visualizations and dashboards in Tableau <P><P>Analyze and display your data effectively using Tableau <P><P>Extend the value and functionality of your data with this step-by-step guide <P><P>Book Description <P><P>In the professional world, turning massive amounts of data into something that can be seen and understood is vitally important. This is where Tableau steps in. It has emerged as a clear leader in data visualization because it translates your actions into a database query and expresses the response graphically. <P><P>It also has the unique ability to do ad hoc analysis of millions of rows of data in just a matter of seconds with Tableau's Data Engine. Tableau is a rare software platform that is intuitive and even fun to use, which also enables you to dive deep into answering complex questions about your data. <P><P>Starting with creating your first dashboard in Tableau 9.0, this book will let you in on some useful tips and tricks, teach you to tell data stories using dashboards, and teach you how to share these data stories. Practical examples along with detailed explanations of how and why various techniques work will help you learn and master Tableau quickly. <P><P>What you will learn <P><P>Explore and analyze your data by creating basic and advanced data visualizations <P><P>Fix data problems, enhance your analysis, and create rich interactivity using custom calculations <P><P>Perform effective analysis by joining and blending data from different sources <P><P>Enhance your visualizations with custom formatting, labels, and annotations <P><P>Explore advanced topics such as sheet swapping, custom maps, and LOD calculations <P><P>Create meaningful dashboards in Tableau <P><P>Extend the value and functionality of your data <P><P>Share your data story using story points and fully interactive dashboards
Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming
by Austin ScottBecome proficient in building PLC solutions in Integrated Architecture from the ground up using RSLogix 5000 About This Book * Introduction to the Logix platform and Rockwell Automation terminology, with resources available online in the literature library * Build real-world Rockwell Automation solutions using ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SoftLogix, RSLogix 5000, and Studio 5000 * Understand the various controllers and form factors available in the ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms, and the recent changes under the new Studio 5000 Automation Engineering and Design software suite Who This Book Is For This book is for PLC programmers, electricians, instrumentation techs, automation professionals with basic PLC programming knowledge, but no knowledge of RSLogix 5000. If you are a student who is familiar with automation and would like to learn about RSLogix 5000 with minimal investment of time, this is the book for you. What You Will Learn * Briefly explore the history of Rockwell Automation and the evolution of the Logix platform * Discover the complete range of ControlLogix and ComplactLogix controllers and form factors available today, and the key things you should consider when you are engineering a Rockwell Automation solution * Explore the key platform changes introduced with Studio 5000 and Logix Designer version 24 and the latest firmware versions * Get to grips with the modules available in the ControLogix, SoftLogix, and CompactLogix platforms * Understand writing Ladder Logic (LL) routines, Sequential Function Chart (SFC) routines, and Structured Text routines (ST) * Design Function Block Diagrams (FBD) and their easy integration with HMIs In Detail RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000's Logix Designer are user-friendly interfaces used for programming the current generation of Rockwell Automation Controllers including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and SoftLogix. When engineering automation solutions using Logix, it is important to study the changes to the platform introduced with Studio 5000 and the various controllers, modules, and form factors available today. RSLogix 5000 programming packages help you maximize performance, save project development time, and improve productivity. This book provides a detailed overview of the Logix platform including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and SoftLogix and explains the significant changes introduced in Studio 5000. A clear understanding of the recent Logix platform changes is critical for anyone developing a Rockwell Automation solution. It provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach to learning the essential Logix hardware and software components and provides beginners with a solid foundation in the Logix platform features and terminology. By the end of this book, you will have a clear understanding of the capabilities of the Logix platform and the ability to navigate the Rockwell Automation Literature Library Resources. Style and approach A step-by-step approach to RSLogix 5000, which is explained in an easy-to-follow style. Each topic is explained sequentially with detailed explanations of the basic and advanced features of Rockwell Automation that appeal to the needs of readers with a wide range of experience.
Unity 5 for Android Essentials
by Valera CogutThis book is perfect for game developers who want to learn how to develop, optimize, and publish games for Android devices in a quick and easy manner using Unity 5. <P><P>This book assumes a basic knowledge of game design concepts and/or some experience with other game technologies such as Unreal Engine 4, CryEngine, or GameMaker.
Learning Puppet
by Jussi HeinonenBuild intelligent software stacks with the Puppet configuration management suite About This Book * Develop high-quality Puppet modules in an isolated development environment * Manage complex development environments with industry-leading configuration management tool * A comprehensive guide to get you started with Puppet development and deployment in virtual environments Who This Book Is For If you are new to configuration management and IT automation processes and are looking for better ways to manage system configuration changes at scale, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration is a prerequisite. What You Will Learn * Manage your system with Puppet instantly * Develop Puppet in an isolated development environment * Make your manifests reusable to avoid re-inventing the wheel * Automate monitoring to improve the user experience through increased uptime * Enable nodes to communicate with each other via Puppet Master * Make environment configuration dynamic using stored configurations and PuppetDB * Extend Puppet beyond the built-in functionalities * Manage your environment through the Puppet Enterprise console In Detail Puppet is a cross-platform, open source configuration management utility, which runs on various Unix, Linux, and Windows Microsoft platforms. It allows you to automate all your IT configurations, giving you control of what you do to each node, and also when and how you do it. You'll be able to build and manage development, test, and production environments independently without requiring previous system administration experience. Learning Puppet is a step-by-step guide on how to get started with Puppet development and use Puppet modules as the building blocks to deploy production-ready application cluster in virtual environment. You will begin with the installation of development environment on the VirtualBox hypervisor and Puppet Learning VM that will be used as the platform for testing and development of Puppet modules. Next, you will learn how to manage virtual machines and snapshots effectively and enhance the development experience with advanced VirtualBox features. Later the book will focus on Puppet module development in detail. You will be guided through the process of utilizing existing modules that are available in the public module repository, write your own modules and use them to deploy a real-world web application that includes features such as monitoring and load balancing. You will then learn to scale your environment and turn your static configuration into a dynamic one through stored configurations and PuppetDB. Finally, the book will provide you with practical advice on Puppet troubleshooting and managing your environment with the wealth of features provided by the Puppet Enterprise console. Style and approach A comprehensive introductory guide to help you manage your infrastructure with Puppet. All instructions and explanations are supported with screenshots and code examples to ensure you get an easy start with Puppet.
Windows Forensics Cookbook
by Oleg Skulkin Scar De CourcierMaximize the power of Windows Forensics to perform highly effective forensic investigations About This Book • Prepare and perform investigations using powerful tools for Windows, • Collect and validate evidence from suspects and computers and uncover clues that are otherwise difficult • Packed with powerful recipes to perform highly effective field investigations Who This Book Is For If you are a forensic analyst or incident response professional who wants to perform computer forensics investigations for the Windows platform and expand your took kit, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn • Understand the challenges of acquiring evidence from Windows systems and overcome them • Acquire and analyze Windows memory and drive data with modern forensic tools. • Extract and analyze data from Windows file systems, shadow copies and the registry • Understand the main Windows system artifacts and learn how to parse data from them using forensic tools • See a forensic analysis of common web browsers, mailboxes, and instant messenger services • Discover how Windows 10 differs from previous versions and how to overcome the specific challenges it presents • Create a graphical timeline and visualize data, which can then be incorporated into the final report • Troubleshoot issues that arise while performing Windows forensics In Detail Windows Forensics Cookbook provides recipes to overcome forensic challenges and helps you carry out effective investigations easily on a Windows platform. You will begin with a refresher on digital forensics and evidence acquisition, which will help you to understand the challenges faced while acquiring evidence from Windows systems. Next you will learn to acquire Windows memory data and analyze Windows systems with modern forensic tools. We also cover some more in-depth elements of forensic analysis, such as how to analyze data from Windows system artifacts, parse data from the most commonly-used web browsers and email services, and effectively report on digital forensic investigations. You will see how Windows 10 is different from previous versions and how you can overcome the specific challenges it brings. Finally, you will learn to troubleshoot issues that arise while performing digital forensic investigations. By the end of the book, you will be able to carry out forensics investigations efficiently. Style and approach This practical guide filled with hands-on, actionable recipes to detect, capture, and recover digital artifacts and deliver impeccable forensic outcomes.
Cocos2D Game Development Essentials
by Ben TrengroveIf you are a game developer with experience in Objective-C and are interested in creating games for iOS or Android, this is the book for you. It will help you to quickly get started with Cocos2D and guide you through the process of creating a game, giving you the essential skills and knowledge you need to do so.
Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents - Second Edition
by Stefan SjogelidThis book is an easy-to-follow guide with practical examples in each chapter. Suitable for the novice and expert alike, each topic provides a fast and easy way to get started with exciting applications and also guides you through setting up the Raspberry Pi as a secret agent toolbox.
OpenCV 3 Blueprints
by Utkarsh Sinha Quan Hua Steven Puttemans Joseph HowseExpand your knowledge of computer vision by building amazing projects with OpenCV 3About This BookBuild computer vision projects to capture high-quality image data, detect and track objects, process the actions of humans or animals, and much moreDiscover practical and interesting innovations in computer vision while building atop a mature open-source library, OpenCV 3Familiarize yourself with multiple approaches and theories wherever critical decisions need to be madeWho This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for you if you aspire to build computer vision systems that are smarter, faster, more complex, and more practical than the competition. This is an advanced book intended for those who already have some experience in setting up an OpenCV development environment and building applications with OpenCV. You should be comfortable with computer vision concepts, object-oriented programming, graphics programming, IDEs, and the command line.What You Will LearnSelect and configure camera systems to see invisible light, fast motion, and distant objectsBuild a "camera trap", as used by nature photographers, and process photos to create beautiful effectsDevelop a facial expression recognition system with various feature extraction techniques and machine learning methodsBuild a panorama Android application using the OpenCV stitching module in C++ with NDK supportOptimize your object detection model, make it rotation invariant, and apply scene-specific constraints to make it faster and more robustCreate a person identification and registration system based on biometric properties of that person, such as their fingerprint, iris, and faceFuse data from videos and gyroscopes to stabilize videos shot from your mobile phone and create hyperlapse style videosIn DetailComputer vision is becoming accessible to a large audience of software developers who can leverage mature libraries such as OpenCV. However, as they move beyond their first experiments in computer vision, developers may struggle to ensure that their solutions are sufficiently well optimized, well trained, robust, and adaptive in real-world conditions. With sufficient knowledge of OpenCV, these developers will have enough confidence to go about creating projects in the field of computer vision.This book will help you tackle increasingly challenging computer vision problems that you may face in your careers. It makes use of OpenCV 3 to work around some interesting projects. Inside these pages, you will find practical and innovative approaches that are battle-tested in the authors' industry experience and research. Each chapter covers the theory and practice of multiple complementary approaches so that you will be able to choose wisely in your future projects. You will also gain insights into the architecture and algorithms that underpin OpenCV's functionality.We begin by taking a critical look at inputs in order to decide which kinds of light, cameras, lenses, and image formats are best suited to a given purpose. We proceed to consider the finer aspects of computational photography as we build an automated camera to assist nature photographers. You will gain a deep understanding of some of the most widely applicable and reliable techniques in object detection, feature selection, tracking, and even biometric recognition. We will also build Android projects in which we explore the complexities of camera motion: first in panoramic image stitching and then in video stabilization.By the end of the book, you will have a much richer understanding of imaging, motion, machine learning, and the architecture of computer vision libraries and applications!Style and approachThis book covers a combination of theory and practice. We examine blueprints for specific projects and discuss the principles behind these blueprints, in detail.
WordPress 4.x Complete
by Karol KrolIf you want a website at low cost, without the need to hire a team of developers and designers, then this book is for you. It will help you take your first steps into the world of website creation.
Salesforce CRM – The Definitive Admin Handbook - Third Edition
by Paul GoodeyThis book is for administrators who want to develop and strengthen their Salesforce CRM skills in the areas of configuration and system management. Whether you are a novice or a more experienced administrator, this book aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the Salesforce CRM platform and features.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Financial Management
by Mohamed AamerThis book is intended for application consultants, controllers, CFOs, and other professionals who are engaged in a Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation project. Basic knowledge of financial terms, concepts, and Microsoft Dynamics AX terminologies is required.
Learning Cocos2d-JS Game Development
by Emanuele FeronatoIf you are new to game development or have just gotten your teeth into developing games but desire to learn more, then this book is for you. An understanding of the essentials of JavaScript is required.
Programming Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV 2015
by David Studebaker Christopher StudebakerThis book is targeted at those who want to learn NAV's powerful and extensive built-in development capabilities. It assumes that you understand programming and are familiar with business application software.
LibGDX Game Development Essentials
by Juwal BoseIf you are a Java developer who wants to learn LibGDX and create great games, then this book is for you. To take full advantage of this book, you are expected to be familiar with Java or any other object-oriented language. Experience of using Eclipse will be very useful.
Continuous Delivery and DevOps – A Quickstart Guide - Second Edition
by Paul SwartoutIf you are an IT professional, software developer, or system administrator who wants to understand how to ship quality software regularly, effectively and efficiently, this book is for you. Previous knowledge of DevOps practices, Continuous Delivery, or using DevOps tools is not necessary.
Creating Development Environments with Vagrant - Second Edition
by Michael PeacockIf you are a developer who wants to have your development environment accurately reflect your live servers to tackle the ever-increasing complexity of web and software projects, this book is most certainly intended for you! It's assumed that you know the basics of Linux systems in the context of web-based projects.
Arduino Android Blueprints
by Marco Schwartz Stefan ButtigiegThis book is for those who want to learn how to build exciting Arduino projects by interfacing it with Android. You will need to have some basic experience in electronics and programming. However, you don't need to have any previous experience with the Arduino or Android platforms.
Learning Unreal Engine Android Game Development
by Nitish MisraIf you are a game developer, designer, artist, or a beginner in the gaming industry and want to make Android games with Unreal Engine 4 efficiently, this book is ideal for you.
Unreal Engine Game Development Blueprints
by Nicola ValcasaraDiscover all the secrets of Unreal Engine and create seven fully functional games with the help of step-by-step instructions About This Book * Understand what a Blueprint is and how to create a complex visual scripting code * Discover the infinite possibilities that Unreal Engine offers, and understand which tool to use, where and when * Learn to think like a real game developer in order to create enjoyable and bug-free games using this comprehensive and practical handbook Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for intermediate level developers who know how to use Unreal Engine and want to go through a series of projects that will further their expertise. Working knowledge of C++ is a must. What You Will Learn * Write clean and reusable Blueprint scripts * Develop any kind of game you have in mind, following the rules used by experts * Move through Unreal Engine 4, always knowing what you are doing and where to find the right tool for your needs * Integrate C++ code into your projects using Visual Studio and the tools that Unreal provides * Extricate between classes, nodes, interfaces, macros, and functions * Work with different types of assets, from 3D objects to audio sources, from UI buttons to animations * Explore all the aspects of the game logic--collisions, navigation meshes, matinees, volumes, events, and states In Detail With the arrival of Unreal Engine 4, a new wonderful tool was born: Blueprint. This visual scripting tool allows even non-programmers to develop the logic for their games, allowing almost anyone to create entire games without the need to write a single line of code. The range of features you can access with Blueprint script is pretty extensive, making it one of the foremost choices for many game developers. Unreal Engine Game Development Blueprints helps you unleash the real power of Unreal by helping you to create engaging and spectacular games. It will explain all the aspects of developing a game, focusing on visual scripting, and giving you all the information you need to create your own games. We start with an introductory chapter to help you move fluidly inside the Blueprint user interface, recognize its different components, and understand any already written Blueprint script. Following this, you will learn how to modify generated Blueprint classes to produce a single player tic-tac-toe game and personalize it. Next, you will learn how to create simple user interfaces, and how to extend Blueprints through code. This will help you make an informed decision between choosing Blueprint or code. You will then see the real power of Unreal unleashed as you create a beautiful scene with moving, AI controlled objects, particles, and lights. Then, you will learn how to create AI using a behavior tree and a global level Blueprint, how to modify the camera, and how to shoot custom bullets. Finally, you will create a complex game using Blueprintable components complete with a menu, power-up, dangerous objects, and different weapons. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow guide full of practical game examples. Each chapter contains step-by-step instructions to build a complete game and each game uses a different tool in order to cover all the topics in a detailed and progressive manner.
Monitoring Elasticsearch
by Dan NobleMonitor your Elasticsearch cluster's health, and diagnose and solve its performance and reliability issues About This Book * Understand common performance and reliability pitfalls in ElasticSearch * Use popular monitoring tools such as ElasticSearch-head, BigDesk, Marvel, Kibana, and more * This is a step-by-step guide with lots of case studies on solving real-world ElasticSearch cluster issues Who This Book Is For This book is for developers and system administrators who use ElasticSearch in a wide range of capacities. Prior knowledge of ElasticSearch and related technologies would be helpful, but is not necessary. What You Will Learn * Explore your cluster with ElasticSearch-head and BigDesk * Access the underlying data of the ElasticSearch monitoring plugins using the ElasticSearch API * Analyze your cluster's performance with Marvel * Troubleshoot some of the common performance and reliability issues that come up when using ElasticSearch * Analyze a cluster's historical performance, and get to the bottom of and recover from system failures * Use and install various other tools and plugins such as Kibana and Kopf, which is helpful to monitor ElasticSearch In Detail ElasticSearch is a distributed search server similar to Apache Solr with a focus on large datasets, a schema-less setup, and high availability. This schema-free architecture allows ElasticSearch to index and search unstructured content, making it perfectly suited for both small projects and large big data warehouses with petabytes of unstructured data. This book is your toolkit to teach you how to keep your cluster in good health, and show you how to diagnose and treat unexpected issues along the way. You will start by getting introduced to ElasticSearch, and look at some common performance issues that pop up when using the system. You will then see how to install and configure ElasticSearch and the ElasticSearch monitoring plugins. Then, you will proceed to install and use the Marvel dashboard to monitor ElasticSearch. You will find out how to troubleshoot some of the common performance and reliability issues that come up when using ElasticSearch. Finally, you will analyze your cluster's historical performance, and get to know how to get to the bottom of and recover from system failures. This book will guide you through several monitoring tools, and utilizes real-world cases and dilemmas faced when using ElasticSearch, showing you how to solve them simply, quickly, and cleanly. Style and approach This is a step-by-step guide to monitoring your ElasticSearch cluster and correcting performance issues. It is filled with lots of in-depth, real-world use-cases on solving different ElasticSearch cluster issues.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customization Essentials
by Nicolae TarlaIf you are new to Dynamics CRM or a seasoned user looking to enhance your knowledge of the platform, then this book is for you. It is also for skilled developers who are looking to move to the Microsoft stack to build business solution software.
Unity 4.x Cookbook
by Matt Smith Chico QueirozCookbook. From beginners to advanced users, from artists to coders, this book is for you and everyone in your team! This book is for anyone who wants to explore a wide range of Unity scripting and multimedia features and to find ready to use solutions to many game features. Programmers can explore multimedia features, and multimedia developers can try their hand at scripting.
Swift Cookbook
by Cecil CostaIf you are an experienced Objective-C programmer and are looking for quick solutions to many different coding tasks in Swift, then this book is for you. You are expected to have development experience, though not necessarily with Swift.
Mastering Flask
by Jack StoufferGain expertise in Flask to create dynamic and powerful web applications About This Book * Work with scalable Flask application structures to create complex web apps * Discover the most powerful Flask extensions and learn how to create one * Deploy your application to real-world platforms using this step-by-step guide Who This Book Is For If you are a Flask user who knows the basics of the library and how to create basic web pages with HTML and CSS, and you want to take your applications to the next level, this is the book for you. Harnessing the full power of Flask will allow you to create complex web applications with ease. What You Will Learn * Set up a best practices Python environment * Use SQLAlchemy to programmatically query a database * Develop templates in Jinja * Set up an MVC environment for Flask * Discover NoSQL, when to use it, when not to, and how to use it * Develop a custom Flask extension * Use Celery to create asynchronous tasks * Use py.test to create unit tests In Detail Flask is a library that allows programmers to create web applications in Python. Flask is a micro-framework that boasts a low learning curve, a large community, and the power to create complex web apps. However, Flask is easy to learn but difficult to master. Starting from a simple Flask app, this book will walk through advanced topics while providing practical examples of the lessons learned. After building a simple Flask app, a proper app structure is demonstrated by transforming the app to use a Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture. With a scalable structure in hand, the next chapters use Flask extensions to provide extra functionality to the app, including user login and registration, NoSQL querying, a REST API, an admin interface, and more. Next, you'll discover how to use unit testing to take the guesswork away from making sure the code is performing as it should. The book closes with a discussion of the different platforms that are available to deploy a Flask app on, the pros and cons of each one, and how to deploy on each one. Style and approach With plenty of useful examples, this guide introduces new concepts and then shows you how those concepts can be used in a real-world environment. Most sections are based around a single example app that is developed throughout the book.
Learning Docker
by Jeeva S. Chelladhurai Pethuru RajIf you are an application developer who wants to learn Docker in order to utilize its features for application deployment, then this book is for you. No prior knowledge of Docker is required.