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Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021
by George Omura Brian C. BentonMaster New Skills in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT with this Best-Selling Guide Every year, Mastering AutoCAD appears at the top of the AutoCAD book sales charts because of the comprehensive instruction and concise explanations found within. The expert authors the newest edition continue that tradition of excellence in Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021, the leading reference and tutorial offering a thorough treatment of AutoCAD tools, functions, and techniques. You'll learn the most straightforward ways to tackle design tasks with the accompanying real-world examples, downloadable project files, and step-by-step instructions. The book covers CAD interface basics, drafting tools, how to use hatches, fields, and tables, and advanced skills like attributes, dynamic bocks, drawing curves, and solid fills. It also helps you prepare for Autodesk AutoCAD certification. Coverage includes: Creating and developing AutoCAD drawings Drawing curves and applying solid fills Effectively using hatches, fields, and tables Manipulating dynamic blocks and attributes Applying 3D modeling and imaging techniques Customizing and integrating your AutoCAD software Mastering interface basics and drafting tools Organizing objects with blocks and groups Selecting objects and editing with grips Displaying object properties Design a Wide Variety of Architectural Projects Effectively use Hatches, Tables, and Fields Use 3D Modeling and Imaging Configure Default Template Settings and Custom Styles Prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certification Exams
Mastering Blockchain: Unlocking The Power Of Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, And Decentralized Applications
by Lorne Lantz Daniel CawreyThe future will be increasingly distributed. As the publicity surrounding Bitcoin and blockchain has shown, distributed technology and business models are gaining popularity. Yet the disruptive potential of this technology is often obscured by hype and misconception. This detailed guide distills the complex, fast moving ideas behind blockchain into an easily digestible reference manual, showing what's really going on under the hood.Finance and technology pros will learn how a blockchain works as they explore the evolution and current state of the technology, including the functions of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. This book is for anyone evaluating whether to invest time in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Go beyond buzzwords and see what the technology really has to offer.Learn why Bitcoin was fundamentally important in blockchain's birthLearn how Ethereum has created a fertile ground for new innovations like Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Flash LoansDiscover the secrets behind cryptocurrency prices and different forces that affect the highly volatile cryptocurrency marketsLearn how cryptocurrencies are used by criminals to carry out nefarious activitiesDiscover how enterprise and governments are leveraging the blockchain including FacebookUnderstand the challenges of scaling and forking a blockchainLearn how different blockchains workLearn the language of blockchain as industry terms are explained
Mastering Corda: Blockchain For Java Developers
by Jamiel SheikhMastering Corda provides you with a consistent, linear, and paced path to learning Corda and building modern enterprise-grade decentralized applications. Using this book, anyone from a complete blockchain beginner to an experienced blockchain or enterprise architect can rapidly understand and write applications like a pro while exploring the technical nuances and intricacies of the Corda platform.Corda is designed for use cases such as finance and investments, supply chain, healthcare, trade finance, insurance, and real estate that require a high-volume of transactions, scalability, and data privacy. If you have basic Java skills, this book will help you understand blockchain and show how you can get started immediately and be involved in the disruption of the future.With this book, you will:Understand Corda's value proposition and alignment with business strategies--particularly relevant to business executives and architectsDive deep into Corda's architecture and blockchain fundamentalsRapidly gain extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with building Corda applicationsCompare and contrast Corda with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and HyperledgerEffectively prepare for the Corda certification exam and job interviews involving blockchainPerform data analytics and machine learning on Corda nodes
Mastering Defensive Security: Effective techniques to secure your Windows, Linux, IoT, and cloud infrastructure
by Cesar Bravo Darren KitchenAn immersive learning experience enhanced with technical, hands-on labs to understand the concepts, methods, tools, platforms, and systems required to master the art of cybersecurityKey FeaturesGet hold of the best defensive security strategies and toolsDevelop a defensive security strategy at an enterprise levelGet hands-on with advanced cybersecurity threat detection, including XSS, SQL injections, brute forcing web applications, and moreBook DescriptionEvery organization has its own data and digital assets that need to be protected against an ever-growing threat landscape that compromises the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of crucial data. Therefore, it is important to train professionals in the latest defensive security skills and tools to secure them. Mastering Defensive Security provides you with in-depth knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats along with the best tools and techniques needed to keep your infrastructure secure.The book begins by establishing a strong foundation of cybersecurity concepts and advances to explore the latest security technologies such as Wireshark, Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA), Burp Suite, OpenVAS, and Nmap, hardware threats such as a weaponized Raspberry Pi, and hardening techniques for Unix, Windows, web applications, and cloud infrastructures. As you make progress through the chapters, you'll get to grips with several advanced techniques such as malware analysis, security automation, computer forensics, and vulnerability assessment, which will help you to leverage pentesting for security.By the end of this book, you'll have become familiar with creating your own defensive security tools using IoT devices and developed advanced defensive security skills.What you will learnBecome well versed with concepts related to defensive securityDiscover strategies and tools to secure the most vulnerable factor – the userGet hands-on experience using and configuring the best security toolsUnderstand how to apply hardening techniques in Windows and Unix environmentsLeverage malware analysis and forensics to enhance your security strategySecure Internet of Things (IoT) implementationsEnhance the security of web applications and cloud deploymentsWho this book is forThis book is for IT professionals, including systems administrators, programmers, IT architects, solution engineers, system analysts, data scientists, DBAs, and any IT expert looking to explore the fascinating world of cybersecurity.Cybersecurity professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of security topics to effectively create and design a defensive security strategy for a large organization will find this book useful. A basic understanding of concepts such as networking, IT, servers, virtualization, and cloud is required.
Mastering Go: Harness the power of Go to build professional utilities and concurrent servers and services, 3rd Edition
by Mihalis TsoukalosMaster key features of Go, including advanced concepts like concurrency and working with JSON, to create and optimize real-world services, network servers, and clientsKey FeaturesThird edition of the bestselling guide to advanced Go programming, expanded to cover RESTful servers, the WebSocket protocol, and Go genericsUse real-world exercises to build high-performance network servers and powerful command line utilitiesPacked with practical examples and utilities to apply to your own development work and administrative tasksClearly explains Go nuances and features to simplify Go developmentBook DescriptionGo is the language of the future for high-performance systems due to its simplicity and clear principles. Mastering Go shows you how to put Go to work on real production systems. This new edition has been updated to include topics like creating RESTful servers and clients, understanding Go generics, and developing gRPC servers and clients. Mastering Go, Third Edition explores the capabilities of Go in practice. You will become confident with advanced concepts, including concurrency and the operation of the Go Garbage Collector, using Go with Docker, writing powerful command-line utilities, working with JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) data, and interacting with databases. You will also improve your understanding of Go internals to optimize Go code and use data types and data structures in new and unexpected ways. This Go programming book also covers the nuances and idioms of Go with exercises and resources to fully embed your newly acquired knowledge. Become an expert Go programmer by building Go systems and implementing advanced Go techniques in your projects.What you will learnUse Go in productionWrite reliable, high-performance concurrent codeManipulate data structures including slices, arrays, maps, and pointersDevelop reusable packages with reflection and interfacesBecome familiar with generics for effective Go programmingCreate concurrent RESTful servers, and build gRPC clients and serversDefine Go structures for working with JSON dataWho this book is forThis book is for Go programmers with previous coding experience, who are familiar with the basics of the language and want to become expert Go practitioners.
Mastering Kafka Streams and ksqlDB: Building Real-time Data Systems By Example
by Mitch SeymourWorking with unbounded and fast-moving data streams has historically been difficult. But with Kafka Streams and ksqlDB, building stream processing applications is easy and fun. This practical guide shows data engineers how to use these tools to build highly scalable stream processing applications for moving, enriching, and transforming large amounts of data in real time.Mitch Seymour, data services engineer at Mailchimp, explains important stream processing concepts against a backdrop of several interesting business problems. You'll learn the strengths of both Kafka Streams and ksqlDB to help you choose the best tool for each unique stream processing project. Non-Java developers will find the ksqlDB path to be an especially gentle introduction to stream processing.Learn the basics of Kafka and the pub/sub communication patternBuild stateless and stateful stream processing applications using Kafka Streams and ksqlDBPerform advanced stateful operations, including windowed joins and aggregationsUnderstand how stateful processing works under the hoodLearn about ksqlDB's data integration features, powered by Kafka ConnectWork with different types of collections in ksqlDB and perform push and pull queriesDeploy your Kafka Streams and ksqlDB applications to production
Mastering Linux Administration: A comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems in the modern data center
by Alexandru Calcatinge Julian BalogDevelop advanced skills for working with Linux systems on-premises and in the cloudKey FeaturesBecome proficient in everyday Linux administration tasks by mastering the Linux command line and using automationWork with the Linux filesystem, packages, users, processes, and daemonsDeploy Linux to the cloud with AWS, Azure, and KubernetesBook DescriptionLinux plays a significant role in modern data center management and provides great versatility in deploying and managing your workloads on-premises and in the cloud. This book covers the important topics you need to know about for your everyday Linux administration tasks. The book starts by helping you understand the Linux command line and how to work with files, packages, and filesystems. You'll then begin administering network services and hardening security, and learn about cloud computing, containers, and orchestration. Once you've learned how to work with the command line, you'll explore the essential Linux commands for managing users, processes, and daemons and discover how to secure your Linux environment using application security frameworks and firewall managers. As you advance through the chapters, you'll work with containers, hypervisors, virtual machines, Ansible, and Kubernetes. You'll also learn how to deploy Linux to the cloud using AWS and Azure. By the end of this Linux book, you'll be well-versed with Linux and have mastered everyday administrative tasks using workflows spanning from on-premises to the cloud. If you also find yourself adopting DevOps practices in the process, we'll consider our mission accomplished.What you will learnUnderstand how Linux works and learn basic to advanced Linux administration skillsExplore the most widely used commands for managing the Linux filesystem, network, security, and moreGet to grips with different networking and messaging protocolsFind out how Linux security works and how to configure SELinux, AppArmor, and Linux iptablesWork with virtual machines and containers and understand container orchestration with KubernetesWork with containerized workflows using Docker and KubernetesAutomate your configuration management workloads with AnsibleWho this book is forIf you are a Linux administrator who wants to understand the fundamentals and as well as modern concepts of Linux system administration, this book is for you. Windows System Administrators looking to extend their knowledge to the Linux OS will also benefit from this book.
Mastering Linux System Administration
by Richard Blum Christine BresnahanAchieve Linux system administration mastery with time-tested and proven techniques In Mastering Linux System Administration, Linux experts and system administrators Christine Bresnahan and Richard Blum deliver a comprehensive roadmap to go from Linux beginner to expert Linux system administrator with a learning-by-doing approach. Organized by do-it-yourself tasks, the book includes instructor materials like a sample syllabus, additional review questions, and slide decks. Amongst the practical applications of the Linux operating system included within, you’ll find detailed and easy-to-follow instruction on: Installing Linux servers, understanding the boot and initialization processes, managing hardware, and working with networks Accessing the Linux command line, working with the virtual directory structure, and creating shell scripts to automate administrative tasks Managing Linux user accounts, system security, web and database servers, and virtualization environments Perfect for entry-level Linux system administrators, as well as system administrators familiar with Windows, Mac, NetWare, or other UNIX systems, Mastering Linux System Administration is a must-read guide to manage and secure Linux servers.
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations
by Eric NewellConfidently shepherd your organization’s implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 to a successful conclusion In Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations, accomplished executive, project manager, and author Eric Newell delivers a holistic, step-by-step reference to implementing Microsoft’s cloud-based ERP and CRM business applications. You’ll find the detailed and concrete instructions you need to take your implementation project all the way to the finish line, on-time, and on-budget. You’ll learn: The precise steps to take, in the correct order, to bring your Dynamics 365 implementation to life What to do before you begin the project, including identifying stakeholders and building your business case How to deal with a change management throughout the lifecycle of your project How to manage conference room pilots (CRPs) and what to expect during the sessions Perfect for CIOs, technology VPs, CFOs, Operations leaders, application directors, business analysts, ERP/CRM specialists, and project managers, Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations is an indispensable and practical reference for guiding your real-world Dynamics 365 implementation from planning to completion.
Mastering Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy and manage Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 365 on both physical and cloud PCs
by Christiaan Brinkhoff Per Larsen Ken Pan Scott ManchesterDesign and implement a secure end-to-end desktop management solution with Microsoft Endpoint ManagerKey FeaturesLearn everything you need to know about deploying and managing Windows on physical and cloud PCsSimplify remote working for cloud-managed cloud PCs via new service Windows 365Benefit from the authors' experience of managing physical endpoints and traditional virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI)Book DescriptionOne of the main reasons for the slow adoption of Modern Workplace solutions designed to simplify the management layer of your environment is the lack of understanding and knowledge of the product. With this book, you'll learn everything you need to know to make the shift to Modern Workplace, running Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows 365. Mastering Microsoft Endpoint Manager explains various concepts in detail to give you the clarity to plan how to use Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) and eliminate potential migration challenges beforehand. You'll get to grips with using new services such as Windows 365 Cloud PC, Windows Autopilot, profile management, monitoring and analytics, and Universal Print. The book will take you through the latest features and new Microsoft cloud services to help you to get to grips with the fundamentals of MEM and understand which services you can manage. Whether you are talking about physical or cloud endpoints—it's all covered. By the end of the book, you'll be able to set up MEM and use it to run Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 365 efficiently.What you will learnUnderstand how Windows 365 Cloud PC makes the deployment of Windows in the cloud easyConfigure advanced policy management within MEMDiscover modern profile management and migration options for physical and cloud PCsHarden security with baseline settings and other security best practicesFind troubleshooting tips and tricks for MEM, Windows 365 Cloud PC, and moreDiscover deployment best practices for physical and cloud-managed endpointsKeep up with the Microsoft community and discover a list of MVPs to followWho this book is forIf you are an IT professional, enterprise mobility administrator, architect, or consultant looking to learn about managing Windows on both physical and cloud endpoints using Microsoft Endpoint Manager, this book is for you.
Mastering Microsoft Teams: End User Guide to Practical Usage, Collaboration, and Governance
by Melissa Hubbard Matthew J. Bailey Mårten Hellebro D'arce HessDo you need to learn how to use Microsoft Teams? Are you questioning how to drive user adoption, govern content, and manage access for your Teams deployment? Either way, the second edition of this bestseller is your one-stop-shop to learning everything you need to know to find success with Microsoft Teams. Microsoft’s popular chat-based collaboration software has many rich features that enable teams to be more efficient, and save valuable time and resources. However, as with all software, there is a learning curve and pitfalls that should be avoided. Begin by learning the core components and use cases for Teams. From there, the authors guide you through ideas to create governance and adoption plans that make sense for your organization or customer. Wrap up with an understanding of features and services in progress, and a roadmap to the future of the product. What You Will Learn Implement, use, and manage Microsoft TeamsUnderstand how Teams drives productivity and engagement by combining the functionality of Microsoft 365 Groups, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and other services in one locationGovern, explain, and use Teams in your organizationUse Teams in a structured way to reduce users’ time spent in meetingsKnow the pitfalls to avoid that may create challenges in your usage of TeamsBecome familiar with the functionality and components of Teams via walk-throughs, including opportunities for automating business processes in TeamsSee how educators and students can use Teams to improve remote learningBe aware of business productivity in a remote world with Microsoft Viva Who This Book Is ForAnyone who wants to learn Microsoft Teams. To get the most out of the book, a basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and a subscription, including a Microsoft Teams license, is useful.
Mastering PowerShell Scripting: Automate and manage your environment using PowerShell 7.1
by Chris DentThis complete guide takes you on a tour of PowerShell from the basics to its advanced functionality, helping you automate your tedious and time-consuming system admin tasksKey FeaturesAutomate complex tasks, manipulate data, and secure your environmentWork with dual code for PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShell to maintain compatibility with older versionsSee PowerShell in action, from learning the fundamentals to creating classes, scripts, and modulesBook DescriptionPowerShell scripts offer a convenient way to automate various tasks, but working with them can be daunting. Mastering PowerShell Scripting takes away the fear and helps you navigate through PowerShell's capabilities.This extensively revised edition includes new chapters on debugging and troubleshooting and creating GUIs (online chapter). Learn the new features of PowerShell 7.1 by working with parameters, objects, and .NET classes from within PowerShell 7.1. This comprehensive guide starts with the basics before moving on to advanced topics, including asynchronous processing, desired state configuration, using more complex scripts and filters, debugging issues, and error-handling techniques. Explore how to efficiently manage substantial amounts of data and interact with other services using PowerShell 7.1. This book will help you to make the most of PowerShell's automation features, using different methods to parse data, manipulate regular expressions, and work with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).What you will learnOptimize code with functions, switches, and looping structuresTest and debug your scripts as well as raising and catching errorsWork with objects and operators to test and manipulate dataParse and manipulate different data typesUse jobs, runspaces, and runspace pools to run code asynchronouslyWrite .NET classes with ease within PowerShellCreate and implement regular expressions in PowerShell scriptsMake use of advanced techniques to define and restrict the behavior of parametersWho this book is forThis book is for system administrators who want to automate and speed up their processes using PowerShell and Windows PowerShell. You’ll need to know the basics of operating systems, but beginners with no prior experience with PowerShell will have no trouble following along.
Mastering PowerShell Scripting: Automate and manage your environment using PowerShell 7.1, 4th Edition
by Chris DentGrasp advanced PowerShell 7.1 functionalities for effective automation of your environmentKey FeaturesSee PowerShell in action, from learning the fundamentals to creating classes, scripts, and modulesWork with dual code for PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShellAutomate complex tasks, manipulate data, and secure your environmentBook DescriptionPowerShell scripts offer a convenient way to automate various tasks. This comprehensive guide starts with the basics before moving on to advanced topics to help you become a PowerShell 7.1 expert. This extensively revised edition includes two new chapters on debugging and troubleshooting and creating GUIs. Learn the new features of PowerShell 7.1 by working with parameters, objects, and .NET classes from within PowerShell 7.1. As you work through the chapters, you'll see how to efficiently manage substantial amounts of data and interact with other services using PowerShell 7.1. Make the most of PowerShell's automation features, using different methods to parse data, manipulate regular expressions, and work with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Advanced topics include asynchronous processing, desired state configuration, using more complex scripts and filters, debugging issues, and error-handling techniques. By the end of this PowerShell book, you will be an expert in scripting with PowerShell 7.1.What you will learnOptimize code with functions, switches, and looping structuresWork with objects and operators to test and manipulate dataParse and manipulate different data typesCreate scripts and functions using PowerShellUse jobs, runspaces, and runspace pools to run code asynchronouslyWrite .NET classes with ease within PowerShellCreate and implement regular expressions in PowerShell scriptsMake use of advanced techniques to define and restrict the behavior of parametersWho this book is forThis book is aimed at beginners who want to understand the basics as well as experienced system administrators looking to extend their knowledge.Prior knowledge of PowerShell is beneficial but not essential to get the most value from this book. Some familiarity with operating systems would be useful, but not essential.
Mastering PyTorch: Build powerful neural network architectures using advanced PyTorch 1.x features
by Ashish Ranjan Jha Dr. Gopinath PillaiMaster advanced techniques and algorithms for deep learning with PyTorch using real-world examplesKey FeaturesUnderstand how to use PyTorch 1.x to build advanced neural network modelsLearn to perform a wide range of tasks by implementing deep learning algorithms and techniquesGain expertise in domains such as computer vision, NLP, Deep RL, Explainable AI, and much moreBook DescriptionDeep learning is driving the AI revolution, and PyTorch is making it easier than ever before for anyone to build deep learning applications. This PyTorch book will help you uncover expert techniques to get the most out of your data and build complex neural network models. The book starts with a quick overview of PyTorch and explores using convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures for image classification. You'll then work with recurrent neural network (RNN) architectures and transformers for sentiment analysis. As you advance, you'll apply deep learning across different domains, such as music, text, and image generation using generative models and explore the world of generative adversarial networks (GANs). You'll not only build and train your own deep reinforcement learning models in PyTorch but also deploy PyTorch models to production using expert tips and techniques. Finally, you'll get to grips with training large models efficiently in a distributed manner, searching neural architectures effectively with AutoML, and rapidly prototyping models using PyTorch and fast.ai. By the end of this PyTorch book, you'll be able to perform complex deep learning tasks using PyTorch to build smart artificial intelligence models.What you will learnImplement text and music generating models using PyTorchBuild a deep Q-network (DQN) model in PyTorchExport universal PyTorch models using Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX)Become well-versed with rapid prototyping using PyTorch with fast.aiPerform neural architecture search effectively using AutoMLEasily interpret machine learning (ML) models written in PyTorch using CaptumDesign ResNets, LSTMs, Transformers, and more using PyTorchFind out how to use PyTorch for distributed training using the torch.distributed APIWho this book is forThis book is for data scientists, machine learning researchers, and deep learning practitioners looking to implement advanced deep learning paradigms using PyTorch 1.x. Working knowledge of deep learning with Python programming is required.
Mastering Python for Bioinformatics: How To Write Flexible, Documented, Tested Python Code For Research Computing
by Ken Youens-ClarkLife scientists today urgently need training in bioinformatics skills. Too many bioinformatics programs are poorly written and barely maintained, usually by students and researchers who've never learned basic programming skills. This practical guide shows postdoc bioinformatics professionals and students how to exploit the best parts of Python to solve problems in biology while creating documented, tested, reproducible software.Ken Youens-Clark, author of Tiny Python Projects (Manning), demonstrates not only how to write effective Python code but also how to use tests to write and refactor scientific programs. You'll learn the latest Python features and tools including linters, formatters, type checkers, and tests to create documented and tested programs. You'll also tackle 14 challenges in Rosalind, a problem-solving platform for learning bioinformatics and programming.Create command-line Python programs to document and validate parametersWrite tests to verify refactor programs and confirm they're correctAddress bioinformatics ideas using Python data structures and modules such as BiopythonCreate reproducible shortcuts and workflows using makefilesParse essential bioinformatics file formats such as FASTA and FASTQFind patterns of text using regular expressionsUse higher-order functions in Python like filter(), map(), and reduce()
Mastering QuickBooks 2021: The ultimate guide to bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online, 2nd Edition
by Crystalynn SheltonThis second edition of the bestselling Mastering QuickBooks 2020 is updated and improved to focus on advanced QBO features, techniques for managing sales taxes, and budgeting and reporting best practicesKey FeaturesUnderstand how to manage sales taxes and transactionsExplore advanced bookkeeping techniques such as using the custom chart builder, importing budgets, and performing smart reporting with FathomBecome proficient in using QuickBooks Online and implement best practices to avoid costly errorsBook DescriptionIntuit QuickBooks is an accounting software package that helps small business owners to manage all their bookkeeping tasks independently. This latest edition of Mastering QuickBooks takes you through the range of new features and updates available in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Creating multilingual invoices, tracking mileage, working with a cash flow dashboard that helps you with cash forecasting and planning reports, and uploading a batch of bills and checks are just a few of the new features covered in this edition. As you progress, you'll learn how to manage sales tax, including how to set up, collect, track, pay, and report sales tax payments. Dedicated sections will also take you through new content focused on the latest features in the QBO line-up, while also showing you the different types of businesses that can benefit from QBO Advanced. In addition to this, you'll explore how to export reports to Google Sheets, use the custom chart builder, import budgets, perform smart reporting with Fathom, and much more. By the end of this QuickBooks book, you'll be well-versed with the features of QuickBooks and have the confidence to manage all your bookkeeping tasks with ease.What you will learnDiscover the new features of QBO and find out what the QBO line-up offersGet to grips with bookkeeping concepts and the typical bookkeeping and financial accounting cycleSet up QuickBooks for both product-based and service-based businessesTrack everything from billable and non-billable time and expenses to profitGenerate key financial reports for accounts, customers, jobs, and invoice itemsUnderstand the complete QuickBooks payroll process and track payments made to 1099 contractorsManage various bank and credit accounts linked to your businessWho this book is forThe book is for small business owners and bookkeepers or accounting students who want to learn QuickBooks Online and understand how to implement and use it effectively. Whether you're a bookkeeping beginner or have some experience already, this book will help you learn to use Intuit QuickBooks Online confidently.
Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming: Best practices and troubleshooting solutions when working with ROS, 3rd Edition
by Lentin Joseph Jonathan CacaceDesign, build, and simulate complex robots using the Robot Operating SystemKey FeaturesBecome proficient in ROS programming using C++ with this comprehensive guideBuild complex robot applications using the ROS Noetic Ninjemys release to interface robot manipulators with mobile robotsLearn to interact with aerial robots using ROSBook DescriptionThe Robot Operating System (ROS) is a software framework used for programming complex robots. ROS enables you to develop software for building complex robots without writing code from scratch, saving valuable development time. Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming provides complete coverage of the advanced concepts using easy-to-understand, practical examples and step-by-step explanations of essential concepts that you can apply to your ROS robotics projects. The book begins by helping you get to grips with the basic concepts necessary for programming robots with ROS. You'll then discover how to develop a robot simulation, as well as an actual robot, and understand how to apply high-level capabilities such as navigation and manipulation from scratch. As you advance, you'll learn how to create ROS controllers and plugins and explore ROS's industrial applications and how it interacts with aerial robots. Finally, you'll discover best practices and methods for working with ROS efficiently. By the end of this ROS book, you'll have learned how to create various applications in ROS and build your first ROS robot.What you will learnCreate a robot model with a 7-DOF robotic arm and a differential wheeled mobile robotWork with Gazebo, CoppeliaSim, and Webots robotic simulatorsImplement autonomous navigation in differential drive robots using SLAM and AMCL packagesInteract with and simulate aerial robots using ROSExplore ROS pluginlib, ROS nodelets, and Gazebo pluginsInterface I/O boards such as Arduino, robot sensors, and high-end actuatorsSimulate and perform motion planning for an ABB robot and a universal arm using ROS-IndustrialWork with the motion planning features of a 7-DOF arm using MoveItWho this book is forIf you are a robotics graduate, robotics researcher, or robotics software professional looking to work with ROS, this book is for you. Programmers who want to explore the advanced features of ROS will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of ROS, GNU/Linux, and C++ programming concepts is necessary to get started with this book.
Mastering Shiny
by Hadley WickhamMaster the Shiny web framework—and take your R skills to a whole new level. By letting you move beyond static reports, Shiny helps you create fully interactive web apps for data analyses. Users will be able to jump between datasets, explore different subsets or facets of the data, run models with parameter values of their choosing, customize visualizations, and much more.Hadley Wickham from RStudio shows data scientists, data analysts, statisticians, and scientific researchers with no knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript how to create rich web apps from R. This in-depth guide provides a learning path that you can follow with confidence, as you go from a Shiny beginner to an expert developer who can write large, complex apps that are maintainable and performant.Get started: Discover how the major pieces of a Shiny app fit togetherPut Shiny in action: Explore Shiny functionality with a focus on code samples, example apps, and useful techniquesMaster reactivity: Go deep into the theory and practice of reactive programming and examine reactive graph componentsApply best practices: Examine useful techniques for making your Shiny apps work well in production
Mastering Swift Package Manager: Build and Test Modular Apps Using Xcode
by Avi TsadokMaintaining an iOS project often results in thousands of code files scattered around your folders. Did you ever wanted to reuse those files with other projects but found yourself making copies of Swift files? You are not alone! Many iOS developers struggle with this issue as well—unorganized projects, duplicated files, difficulty in testing, and long complication times. This book will show how Swift Package Manager can help you handle these problems by restructuring your project to make it efficient and straightforward. Swift Package Manager isn’t magic, but you’ll likely need a little guidance in using this nifty tool. You'll see how to reorganize projects smartly and efficiently, create your first Swift package, and learn what libraries are in this context. Then share your package with the rest of your projects. Next test your library’s quality. And then take your library to the next level of power by including files that go beyond just code. By going over the methodology of big project organization, you will have the ability to extend your project into the future as Apple sees it. Make no mistake—the path for a modular and flexible project is not easy. With the help of Swift Package Manager, it becomes possible and worth it. What You'll LearnCreate a Swift package both from the command line and from Xcode Manage Swift packages in public and private Git repositories Build test suites to test integrations between packagesWho This Book Is For Senior iOS developers and team leaders who already have professional experience with Swift.
Mastering Tableau 2021: Implement advanced business intelligence techniques and analytics with Tableau, 3rd Edition
by David Baldwin Marleen Meier Kate StrachnyiBuild, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's latest features, including Tableau Prep Builder, Tableau Hyper, and Tableau ServerKey FeaturesMaster new features in Tableau 2021 to solve real-world analytics challengesPerform geo-spatial, time series, and self-service analytics using real-life examplesBuild and publish dashboards and explore storytelling using Python and R integration supportBook DescriptionTableau is one of the leading business intelligence (BI) tools used to solve data analysis challenges. With this book, you will master Tableau's features and offerings in various paradigms of the BI domain. Updated with fresh topics including Quick Level of Detail expressions, the newest Tableau Server features, Einstein Discovery, and more, this book covers essential Tableau concepts and advanced functionalities. Leveraging Tableau Hyper files and using Prep Builder, you'll be able to perform data preparation and handling easily. You'll gear up to perform complex joins, spatial joins, unions, and data blending tasks using practical examples. Following this, you'll learn how to execute data densification and further explore expert-level examples to help you with calculations, mapping, and visual design using Tableau extensions. You'll also learn about improving dashboard performance, connecting to Tableau Server and understanding data visualization with examples. Finally, you'll cover advanced use cases such as self-service analysis, time series analysis, and geo-spatial analysis, and connect Tableau to Python and R to implement programming functionalities within Tableau. By the end of this Tableau book, you'll have mastered the advanced offerings of Tableau 2021 and be able to tackle common and advanced challenges in the BI domain.What you will learnGet up to speed with various Tableau componentsMaster data preparation techniques using Tableau Prep BuilderDiscover how to use Tableau to create a PowerPoint-like presentationUnderstand different Tableau visualization techniques and dashboard designsInteract with the Tableau server to understand its architecture and functionalitiesStudy advanced visualizations and dashboard creation techniquesBrush up on powerful self-service analytics, time series analytics, and geo-spatial analyticsWho this book is forThis book is designed for business analysts, business intelligence professionals and data analysts who want to master Tableau to solve a range of data science and business intelligence problems. The book is ideal if you have a good understanding of Tableau and want to take your skills to the next level.
Mastering Transformers: Build state-of-the-art models from scratch with advanced natural language processing techniques
by Savas Yildirim Meysam Asgari-ChenaghluTake a problem-solving approach to learning all about transformers and get up and running in no time by implementing methodologies that will build the future of NLPKey FeaturesExplore quick prototyping with up-to-date Python libraries to create effective solutions to industrial problemsSolve advanced NLP problems such as named-entity recognition, information extraction, language generation, and conversational AIMonitor your model's performance with the help of BertViz, exBERT, and TensorBoardBook DescriptionTransformer-based language models have dominated natural language processing (NLP) studies and have now become a new paradigm. With this book, you'll learn how to build various transformer-based NLP applications using the Python Transformers library. The book gives you an introduction to Transformers by showing you how to write your first hello-world program. You'll then learn how a tokenizer works and how to train your own tokenizer. As you advance, you'll explore the architecture of autoencoding models, such as BERT, and autoregressive models, such as GPT. You'll see how to train and fine-tune models for a variety of natural language understanding (NLU) and natural language generation (NLG) problems, including text classification, token classification, and text representation. This book also helps you to learn efficient models for challenging problems, such as long-context NLP tasks with limited computational capacity. You'll also work with multilingual and cross-lingual problems, optimize models by monitoring their performance, and discover how to deconstruct these models for interpretability and explainability. Finally, you'll be able to deploy your transformer models in a production environment. By the end of this NLP book, you'll have learned how to use Transformers to solve advanced NLP problems using advanced models.What you will learnExplore state-of-the-art NLP solutions with the Transformers libraryTrain a language model in any language with any transformer architectureFine-tune a pre-trained language model to perform several downstream tasksSelect the right framework for the training, evaluation, and production of an end-to-end solutionGet hands-on experience in using TensorBoard and Weights & BiasesVisualize the internal representation of transformer models for interpretabilityWho this book is forThis book is for deep learning researchers, hands-on NLP practitioners, as well as ML/NLP educators and students who want to start their journey with Transformers. Beginner-level machine learning knowledge and a good command of Python will help you get the best out of this book.
Mastering TypeScript: Build enterprise-ready, modular web applications using TypeScript 4 and modern frameworks, 4th Edition
by Nathan RozentalsMaster the TypeScript language and its latest features, explore modern web application frameworks, and build modular systems using industry standard architectural principles and design patterns.Key FeaturesExplore TypeScript 4's key elements and advanced language featuresUse TypeScript with modern frameworks such as Angular, Vue, React, RxJS and NodeUnderstand TDD, serverless techniques, micro frontends, and other industry-standard best practices to create high-quality and modular appsBook DescriptionTypeScript is both a language and a set of tools to generate JavaScript. It was designed by Anders Hejlsberg at Microsoft to help developers write enterprise-scale JavaScript. Using a fast-paced, but easy-to-follow set of code samples, this fourth edition will get you up and running with Typescript quickly, introduce core concepts, and then build on this knowledge to help you understand and then apply more advanced language features. Mastering TypeScript, Fourth Edition also covers a variety of modern JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks and compares their respective strengths and weaknesses. As you advance through this TypeScript book, you'll explore Angular, React, Vue, RxJs, Express, NodeJS, and others. You'll get up to speed with unit and integration testing, data transformation, serverless technologies, and asynchronous programming. You'll also learn how to integrate with existing JavaScript libraries, control your compiler options, and use decorators and generics. By the end of the book, you will have built a comprehensive set of web applications using Angular, React, and Vue, having integrated them into a single cohesive website, using micro front-end techniques. Mastering TypeScript, Fourth Edition is about learning the language, understanding when to apply its features, and then selecting the framework that is the perfect fit for your real-world project.What you will learnGain insights into core and advanced TypeScript language featuresIntegrate with existing JavaScript libraries and third-party frameworksBuild full working applications using JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular, React, Vue, and moreCreate test suites for your application with Jest and SeleniumApply industry-standard design patterns to build modular codeDevelop web server solutions using NodeJS and ExpressDesign and implement serverless API solutionsExplore micro front-end technologies and techniquesWho this book is forThis book serves as a guide for beginners, as well as providing practical insights and techniques for experienced JavaScript and TypeScript programmers. No prior knowledge of JavaScript is required.If you are keen to learn TypeScript, this book will give you all the necessary knowledge and skills to tackle any TypeScript project. It will also give you an understanding of what application frameworks are out there, and which one to choose for your next project. If you are already an experienced JavaScript or TypeScript developer, then this book will take your skills to the next level.
Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication 10: Protect your virtual environment and implement cloud backup using Veeam technology
by Chris ChilderhoseGain proficiency in monitoring infrastructure along with focusing on cloud backup and recoveryKey FeaturesExplore the 3-2-1 rule of backups in Veeam to keep your data safeGain in-depth knowledge of NAS backups and Scale-Out Repositories to use in your virtual environmentDiscover Veeam's monitoring and reporting utility - Veeam ONE - along with Linux and Window's proxyBook DescriptionVeeam is one of the leading modern data protection solutions, and mastering this technology can help you to protect your virtual environments effectively. This book guides you through implementing modern data protection solutions for your cloud and virtual infrastructure with Veeam. You will even gain in-depth knowledge of advanced concepts such as DataLabs, cloud backup and recovery, Instant VM Recovery, and Veeam ONE. This book starts by taking you through Veeam essentials, including installation, best practices, and optimizations for Veeam Backup & Replication. You'll get to grips with the 3-2-1 rule to safeguard data along with understanding how to set up a backup server, proxies, repositories, and more. Later chapters go on to cover a powerful feature of Veeam 10 – NAS backup. As you progress, you'll learn about scale-out Repositories and best practices for creating them. In the concluding chapters, you'll explore the new proxy option available in both Linux and Windows. Finally, you'll discover advanced topics such as DataLabs, cloud backup and recovery, Instant VM Recovery, and Veeam ONE. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the skills you need to implement Veeam Backup & Replication for your environment and disaster recovery.What you will learnDiscover the advanced concepts of Veeam Backup & Replication 10Master application optimizations based on Veeam best practicesUnderstand how to configure NAS backups and work with repositories and proxiesExplore different ways to protect your backups, including object immutability and cloud backup and recoveryDiscover how DataLabs worksUnderstand how Instant VM Recovery allows you to restore virtual machinesBecome well versed in Veeam ONE for monitoring and reporting on your environmentWho this book is forThis Veeam backup book is for IT professionals who have intermediate to advanced-level knowledge of virtualization as well as backups and backup applications. Anyone who needs a reference guide for learning the advanced features of Veeam Backup & Replication and how they are used, including best practices and optimizations, will also find this book useful.
Mastering Voice Interfaces: Creating Great Voice Apps for Real Users
by Ann Thymé-Gobbel Charles JankowskiBuild great voice apps of any complexity for any domain by learning both the how's and why's of voice development. In this book you’ll see how we live in a golden age of voice technology and how advances in automatic speech recognition (ASR), natural language processing (NLP), and related technologies allow people to talk to machines and get reasonable responses. Today, anyone with computer access can build a working voice app. That democratization of the technology is great. But, while it’s fairly easy to build a voice app that runs, it's still remarkably difficult to build a great one, one that users trust, that understands their natural ways of speaking and fulfills their needs, and that makes them want to return for more. We start with an overview of how humans and machines produce and process conversational speech, explaining how they differ from each other and from other modalities. This is the background you need to understand the consequences of each design and implementation choice as we dive into the core principles of voice interface design. We walk you through many design and development techniques, including ones that some view as advanced, but that you can implement today. We use the Google development platform and Python, but our goal is to explain the reasons behind each technique such that you can take what you learn and implement it on any platform. Readers of Mastering Voice Interfaces will come away with a solid understanding of what makes voice interfaces special, learn the core voice design principles for building great voice apps, and how to actually implement those principles to create robust apps. We’ve learned during many years in the voice industry that the most successful solutions are created by those who understand both the human and the technology sides of speech, and that both sides affect design and development. Because we focus on developing task-oriented voice apps for real users in the real world, you’ll learn how to take your voice apps from idea through scoping, design, development, rollout, and post-deployment performance improvements, all illustrated with examples from our own voice industry experiences. What You Will Learn Create truly great voice apps that users will love and trust See how voice differs from other input and output modalities, and why that matters Discover best practices for designing conversational voice-first applications, and the consequences of design and implementation choices Implement advanced voice designs, with real-world examples you can use immediately. Verify that your app is performing well, and what to change if it doesn't Who This Book Is For Anyone curious about the real how’s and why’s of voice interface design and development. In particular, it's aimed at teams of developers, designers, and product owners who need a shared understanding of how to create successful voice interfaces using today's technology. We expect readers to have had some exposure to voice apps, at least as users.
Mastering Windows Server 2019: The complete guide for system administrators to install, manage, and deploy new capabilities with Windows Server 2019, 3rd Edition
by Jordan KrauseEnhance and secure your datacenter with Microsoft Windows Server 2019Key FeaturesUpdated with four new chapters on Active Directory, DNS and DHCP, group policy, and troubleshootingDesign and implement Microsoft Server 2019 in an enterprise environmentLearn how to use Windows Server to create secure and efficient networksBook DescriptionWritten by a nine-time Microsoft MVP award winner with over twenty years of experience working in IT, Mastering Windows Server 2019 is a hands-on guide for anyone looking to keep their skills up to date. This third edition comes with four new chapters to provide you with the in-depth knowledge needed to implement and use this operating system in any environment. Centralized management, monitoring, and configuration of servers are key to an efficient IT department. This book delves into multiple methods for quickly managing all your servers from a single pane of glass' — the ability to monitor different servers across a network using Server Manager, Windows PowerShell, and even Windows Admin Center — from anywhere. Despite the focus on Windows Server 2019 LTSC, you will still explore containers and Nano Server, which are more related to the SAC of server releases. This additional coverage will give you insights into all aspects of using Windows Server 2019 in your environment. This book covers a range of remote access technologies available in this operating system, teaches management of PKI and certificates, and empowers you to virtualize your datacenter with Hyper-V. You will also discover the tools and software included with Windows Server 2019 that assist in the inevitable troubleshooting of problems that crop up. What you will learnWork with Server Core and Windows Admin CenterSecure your network and data with modern technologies in Windows Server 2019Understand containers and understand when to use Nano ServerDiscover new ways to integrate your datacenter with Microsoft AzureReinforce and secure your Windows ServerVirtualize your datacenter with Hyper-VExplore Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Admin CenterCentralize your information and services using Active Directory and Group PolicyWho this book is forIf you are a system administrator or an IT professional designing and deploying Windows Server 2019, this book is for you. It will be particularly useful for sysadmins who've worked with older versions of Microsoft Server or those who want to stay up to date with new developments. Prior experience with Windows Server operating systems and familiarity with networking concepts is a must.