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Windows Server 2022 Administration Fundamentals: A beginner's guide to managing and administering Windows Server environments, 3rd Edition
by Bekim DautiDeploy, set up, and deliver network services with Windows Server 2022, along with exploring Microsoft's role-based certificationsKey FeaturesGet started with server installation, performance monitoring, and server maintenanceDevelop the skills necessary to manage an enterprise environmentImplement networking and security best practices in your Windows Server environmentBook DescriptionThis third edition gets you up and running with Windows Server 2022, Microsoft's new server operating system, as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10, version 21H2.The book begins by introducing computer networking and Windows Server concepts, gradually moving towards Windows Server 2022. With the help of step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand graphics, you'll become well versed with the roles, features, and functionalities of Windows Server 2022. Topics such as the installation process, upgrades, post-installation tasks, and initial server configuration are covered in detail. As you make progress, you'll explore roles, features, and role services such as Active Directory, DNS, Hyper-V, remote access, storage, and printers, among others. The book then takes you through maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to guide you in efficiently managing Windows Server 2022. Finally, by working with numerous questions in each chapter and detailed answers at the end, you can test your understanding of the concepts covered.By the end of this Windows Server book, you'll be equipped with the knowledge needed to update, maintain, and troubleshoot servers to ensure business continuity by relying on best practices and using step-by-step graphic-driven examples.What you will learnGrasp the fundamentals of Windows Server 2022Understand how to deploy Windows Server 2022Discover Windows Server post-installation tasksAdd roles to your Windows Server environmentApply Windows Server 2022 GPOs to your networkDelve into virtualization and Hyper-V conceptsTune, maintain, update, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2022Get familiar with Microsoft's role-based certificationsWho this book is forIf you are an IT professional who wants to deploy and configure Windows Server 2022, then this book is for you. You can also use this book to learn about Microsoft's role-based certifications if you're planning to enroll in a course. No prior experience with Windows Server operating systems or familiarity with networking concepts is required.
Machine Learning for Streaming Data with Python: Rapidly build practical online machine learning solutions using River and other top key frameworks
by Joos KorstanjeApply machine learning to streaming data with the help of practical examples, and deal with challenges that surround streamingKey FeaturesWork on streaming use cases that are not taught in most data science coursesGain experience with state-of-the-art tools for streaming dataMitigate various challenges while handling streaming dataBook DescriptionStreaming data is the new top technology to watch out for in the field of data science and machine learning. As business needs become more demanding, many use cases require real-time analysis as well as real-time machine learning. This book will help you to get up to speed with data analytics for streaming data and focus strongly on adapting machine learning and other analytics to the case of streaming data.You will first learn about the architecture for streaming and real-time machine learning. Next, you will look at the state-of-the-art frameworks for streaming data like River. Later chapters will focus on various industrial use cases for streaming data like Online Anomaly Detection and others. As you progress, you will discover various challenges and learn how to mitigate them. In addition to this, you will learn best practices that will help you use streaming data to generate real-time insights.By the end of this book, you will have gained the confidence you need to stream data in your machine learning models.What you will learnUnderstand the challenges and advantages of working with streaming dataDevelop real-time insights from streaming dataUnderstand the implementation of streaming data with various use cases to boost your knowledgeDevelop a PCA alternative that can work on real-time dataExplore best practices for handling streaming data that you absolutely need to rememberDevelop an API for real-time machine learning inferenceWho this book is forThis book is for data scientists and machine learning engineers who have a background in machine learning, are practice and technology-oriented, and want to learn how to apply machine learning to streaming data through practical examples with modern technologies. Although an understanding of basic Python and machine learning concepts is a must, no prior knowledge of streaming is required.
Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate: Use business process automation to achieve digital transformation with minimal code, 2nd Edition
by Aaron GuilmetteMake your organization more productive and simplify your workflow by using Microsoft Power Automate for business process automationKey FeaturesLearn the latest in Power Automate with updated user interface visuals and new technology includedApply practical knowledge like managing user inputs, documents, approvals, and database storageCreate flows that integrate with services both inside and outside the Microsoft 365 ecosystemBook DescriptionMS Power Automate is a workflow automation tool built into MS 365 to help businesses automate repetitive tasks or trigger business processes without user intervention. It is a low-code tool that is part of the Microsoft applications framework, the Power Platform.If you are new to Power Automate, this book will give you a comprehensive introduction and a smooth transition from beginner to advanced topics to help you get up to speed with business process automation. Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to configure automation workflows for business processes between hundreds of applications, using examples within Microsoft and including third-party apps like Dropbox and Twitter. Once you understand how to use connectors, triggers, and actions to automate business processes, you'll learn how to manage user input, documents, and approvals, as well as interact with databases. This edition also introduces new Power Automate features such as using robotic process automation (RPA) to automate legacy applications, interacting with the Microsoft Graph API, and working with artificial intelligence models to do sentiment analysis.By the end of this digital transformation book, you'll have mastered the basics of using Power Automate to replace repetitive tasks with automation technology.What you will learnLearn the basic building blocks of Power Automate capabilitiesExplore connectors in Power Automate to automate email workflowsDiscover how to make a flow for copying files between cloud servicesConfigure Power Automate Desktop flows for your business needsBuild on examples to create complex database and approval flowsConnect common business applications like Outlook, Forms, and TeamsLearn the introductory concepts for robotic process automationDiscover how to use AI sentiment analysisWho this book is forThis book is excellent for information workers and Power users who are looking to automate repetitive tasks for their organizations or for projects they are undertaking. To make the most of this book you should have some basic exposure to the MS 365 platform.
AWS FinOps Simplified: Eliminate cloud waste through practical FinOps
by Peter ChungManage, control, and optimize your cloud spend on AWSKey FeaturesLearn best practices for implementing a cloud FinOps discipline with AWSSet up your organization for success by enabling people, process, and organizationChoose the right pricing model strategy to optimize the use of AWS resourcesBook DescriptionMuch like how DevOps is a combination of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools that advocate a collaborative working relationship between development and IT operations, FinOps encourages the same collaboration between technology and finance team, making it key relationship to establish and maintain for any thriving business.This book will help you understand how organizations with a mature FinOps practice can decentralize cost ownership to developer teams and encourage cross-functional collaboration between business, finance, and technology, enabling speed, innovation, and business growth. You'll focus on structuring your organization to form the right FinOps team, including a Cloud Center of Excellence, and learn how to implement practical cost savings measures with AWS tools to optimize costs in both the short as well as long term.By the end of this cloud FinOps book, you'll be ready to implement a successful Cloud FinOps practice for your organization to get the best value from the AWS cloud for your workloads.What you will learnUse AWS services to monitor and govern your cost, usage, and spendImplement automation to streamline cost optimization operationsDesign the best architecture that fits your workload and optimizes on data transferOptimize costs by maximizing efficiency with elasticity strategiesImplement cost optimization levers to save on compute and storage costsBring value to your organization by identifying strategies to create and govern cost metricsWho this book is forThis book is for enterprise architects, cloud architects, CFOs, CTOs, product managers, finance managers, and FinOps practitioners looking to optimize their use of the cloud. This book guides you through tools, strategies, and frameworks to minimize costs, allowing your business to realize sustainable financial benefits and efficiently use cloud resources.
Zabbix 6 IT Infrastructure Monitoring Cookbook: Explore the new features of Zabbix 6 for designing, building, and maintaining your Zabbix setup, 2nd Edition
by Nathan Liefting Brian van Baekel Dmitry LambertDiscover practical recipes to help you efficiently monitor enterprise IT infrastructure for Microsoft Windows, Linux, networking, and moreKey FeaturesFind out how you can leverage some of the most exciting features of Zabbix 6Perform professional IT infrastructure and application monitoring on multiple platformsDiscover easy-to-follow, practical solutions to problems in network monitoring with ZabbixBook DescriptionThis updated second edition of the Zabbix 6 IT Infrastructure Monitoring Cookbook brings you new recipes, updated with Zabbix 6 functionality. You'll learn how to set up Zabbix with built-in high availability, use the improved Business Service Monitoring, set up automatic reporting, and create advanced triggers. Zabbix offers useful insights into your infrastructure performance and issues and enables you to enhance your monitoring setup with its powerful features. This book covers hands-on, easy-to-follow recipes for using Zabbix 6 to monitor effectively the performance of devices and applications over the network.You'll start by working your way through the installation and most prominent features of Zabbix and make the right design choices for building a scalable and easily manageable environment. This Zabbix book contains recipes for building items and triggers for different types of monitoring, building templates, and using Zabbix proxies. Next, you'll use the Zabbix API for customization and manage your Zabbix server and database efficiently. Finally, you'll find quick solutions to the common and not-so-common problems that you may encounter in your Zabbix monitoring work.By the end of this book, you'll be able to use Zabbix for all your monitoring needs and build a solid Zabbix setup by leveraging its key functionalities.What you will learnImplement your high-availability Zabbix setupBuild templates and explore the different types of monitoring available in Zabbix 6Use Zabbix proxies to scale your environment effectivelyWork with custom integrations and the Zabbix APISet up advanced triggers and effective alertingMaintain your Zabbix setup for scaling, backups, and upgradesDiscover how to perform advanced Zabbix database managementMonitor cloud-based products such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and DockerWho this book is forThis book is for IT engineers who want to get started with Zabbix and anyone with an intermediate-level understanding of Zabbix looking to extend their knowledge. Although not necessary, prior experience with Zabbix will help you to make the most of this book.
Mastering Azure Security: Keeping your Microsoft Azure workloads safe, 2nd Edition
by Mustafa Toroman Tom JanetscheckGet to grips with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity techniques to respond to adversaries and incidentsKey FeaturesLearn how to secure your Azure cloud workloads across applications and networksProtect your Azure infrastructure from cyber attacksDiscover tips and techniques for implementing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud services using best practicesBook DescriptionSecurity is integrated into every cloud, but this makes users put their guard down as they take cloud security for granted. Although the cloud provides higher security, keeping their resources secure is one of the biggest challenges many organizations face as threats are constantly evolving. Microsoft Azure offers a shared responsibility model that can address any challenge with the right approach.Revised to cover product updates up to early 2022, this book will help you explore a variety of services and features from Microsoft Azure that can help you overcome challenges in cloud security. You'll start by learning the most important security concepts in Azure, their implementation, and then advance to understanding how to keep resources secure. The book will guide you through the tools available for monitoring Azure security and enforcing security and governance the right way. You'll also explore tools to detect threats before they can do any real damage and those that use machine learning and AI to analyze your security logs and detect anomalies.By the end of this cloud security book, you'll have understood cybersecurity in the cloud and be able to design secure solutions in Microsoft Azure.What you will learnBecome well-versed with cloud security conceptsGet the hang of managing cloud identitiesUnderstand the zero-trust approachAdopt the Azure security cloud infrastructureProtect and encrypt your dataGrasp Azure network security conceptsDiscover how to keep cloud resources secureImplement cloud governance with security policies and rulesWho this book is forThis book is for Azure cloud professionals, Azure architects, and security professionals looking to implement secure cloud services using Azure Security Centre and other Azure security features. A solid understanding of fundamental security concepts and prior exposure to the Azure cloud will help you understand the key concepts covered in the book more effectively.
Automating DevOps with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines: Build efficient CI/CD pipelines to verify, secure, and deploy your code using real-life examples
by Christopher Cowell Nicholas Lotz Chris TimberlakeUse GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automating and deploying different steps of your software development lifecycle using best practices and troubleshooting methods.Key FeaturesReap the power of GitLab CI/CD pipelines at every stage of your software development lifecycleLearn how GitLab makes Git easier to use and more powerful when committing and reviewing codeCement your understanding using hands-on tutorials and extensive self-assessment exercisesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF formatBook DescriptionDevelopers and release engineers understand the high stakes involved in building, packaging, and deploying code correctly. Ensuring that your code is functionally correct, fast, and secure is a time-consuming and complex task. Code implementation, development, and deployment can be conducted efficiently using GitLab CI/CD pipelines.Automating DevOps with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines begins with the basics of Git and GitLab, showing how to commit and review code. You'll learn to set up GitLab Runners for executing and autoscaling CI/CD pipelines and creating and configuring pipelines for many software development lifecycle steps. You'll also discover where to find pipeline results in GitLab, and how to interpret those results. Through the course of the book, you'll become well-equipped with deploying code to different environments, advancing CI/CD pipeline features such as connecting GitLab to a Kubernetes cluster and using GitLab with Terraform, triggering pipelines and improving pipeline performance and using best practices and troubleshooting tips for uncooperative pipelines. In-text examples, use cases, and self-assessments will reinforce the important CI/CD, GitLab, and Git concepts, and help you prepare for interviews and certification exams related to GitLab.By the end of this book, you'll be able to use GitLab to build CI/CD pipelines that automate all the DevOps steps needed to build and deploy high-quality, secure code.What you will learnGain insights into the essentials of Git, GitLab, and DevOpsUnderstand how to create, view, and run GitLab CI/CD pipelinesExplore how to verify, secure, and deploy code with GitLab CI/CD pipelinesConfigure and use GitLab Runners to execute CI/CD pipelinesExplore advanced GitLab CI/CD pipeline features like DAGs and conditional logicFollow best practices and troubleshooting methods of GitLab CI/CD pipelinesImplement end-to-end software development lifecycle workflows using examplesWho this book is forThis book is for DevOps/DevSecOps engineers, application developers, release engineers, quality assurance engineers, security engineers, SREs, and sysadmins looking to implement fast, secure and automated software development lifecycle tasks using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines in GitLab. Basic knowledge of major stages of the software development life cycle and DevOps processes will be helpful.
Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals MS-900 Exam Guide: Understand the Microsoft 365 platform from concept to execution and pass the MS-900 exam with confidence, 2nd Edition
by Aaron Guilmette Yura Lee Marcos ZanreExplore the latest MS-900 exam skills and concepts with this updated second editionKey FeaturesWork with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock tests based on the latest exam patternThis updated second edition covers concepts including Microsoft Forms, Microsoft 365 Security Center, and moreUnderstand the security considerations and benefits of adopting different types of cloud servicesBook DescriptionMicrosoft 365 Certified Fundamentals certification demonstrates your foundational knowledge of adopting cloud services, specifically the software as a service (SaaS) model. Exam MS-900 tests your understanding of Microsoft 365 services, components, their implementation, security, licensing, and general cloud concepts. This updated second edition covers all the recent and important changes in the examination in detail to help you achieve certification. You'll begin by exploring key topics such as Microsoft security and compliance policies, pricing and support, and cloud concepts. The book helps you to understand these concepts with the help of real-world scenarios, learning about platform services such as Microsoft Windows, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 apps, Teams, and Exchange. The content has been updated to include Microsoft Forms, Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Security Center, Windows Virtual Desktop, and Insider Risk Management. Each chapter contains a section that will test your knowledge of the core concepts covered. Finally, you'll take a practice exam with extra questions to help prepare you for the actual test. By the end of this MS-900 book, you'll be well-equipped to confidently pass the MS-900 certification exam with the help of the updated exam pattern.What you will learnUnderstand cloud services and deployment models, including public and private cloudsFind out the differences between SaaS and IaaS consumption models, and where Microsoft services fit inExplore the reporting and analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365Use Compliance Manager and Security Center to audit your organizationDiscover and implement best practices for licensing options available in Microsoft 365Gain insights into the exam objectives and knowledge required before taking the MS-900 examWho this book is forThis book is for intermediate as well as experienced administrators and individuals looking for tips and tricks to pass the latest MS-900 exam and achieve Microsoft 365 certification. Basic knowledge of Microsoft services and cloud concepts is assumed in order to get the most out of this book.
Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook: Apply low-code recipes to solve everyday business challenges and become a Power Apps pro, 2nd Edition
by Eickhel MendozaPractical recipes and real-world examples to help you create custom solutions and automate processes. Use Power Apps combined with Power Automate, Dataverse, the Component Framework, and Power Pages to implement RPA technologies and more.Key FeaturesEnhanced with added content on Power Pages, robotic process automation, map capabilities for canvas apps, solutions using mixed reality, and much moreExplore a variety of built-in templates to create custom apps for specific business scenariosStrengthen your enterprise applications with advanced techniques and proven tips using a low-code approachBook DescriptionPower Apps is a low-code platform owned by Microsoft. With this platform, you can create solutions to solve your business needs while integrating with other components of the Power Platform, such as Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power BI, and others. This book is a handy solution guide to meet many organizational requirements. Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook, Second Edition, takes a pragmatic approach where every business scenario is presented in a quick, practical, and action-oriented recipe. You will be able to use these instant solutions in your development environment and customize your business apps to meet challenging business needs. This will help you handle real-world scenarios and experiences to give you a head start in your Power Apps projects. You will discover various aspects of Power Apps, from building canvas apps, designing model-driven solutions, extending apps with custom connectors, and integrating apps with other platforms, to the pro-developer side including Power Apps Component Framework and creating website experiences for external users with Power Pages. By the end of this Microsoft Power Apps book, you will have gained experience in developing applications using the Power Apps platform and all its features.What you will learnLearn to integrate and test canvas appsDesign model-driven solutions using various features of Microsoft DataverseAutomate business processes such as triggered events, status change notifications, and approval systems with Power AutomateImplement RPA technologies with Power AutomateExtend your platform using maps and mixed realityImplement AI Builder's intelligent capabilities in your solutionsExtend your business applications' capabilities using Power Apps Component FrameworkCreate website experiences for users beyond the organization with Microsoft Power PagesWho this book is forThis book is targeted at information workers and citizen developers wanting to develop custom applications for their organizations or the projects they are undertaking. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to use a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. Readers are expected to have prior exposure to the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
Developing High-Frequency Trading Systems: Learn how to implement high-frequency trading from scratch with C++ or Java basics
by Sebastien Donadio Sourav Ghosh Romain RossierUse your programming skills to create and optimize high-frequency trading systems in no time with Java, C++, and PythonKey FeaturesLearn how to build high-frequency trading systems with ultra-low latencyUnderstand the critical components of a trading systemOptimize your systems with high-level programming techniquesBook DescriptionThe world of trading markets is complex, but it can be made easier with technology. Sure, you know how to code, but where do you start? What programming language do you use? How do you solve the problem of latency? This book answers all these questions. It will help you navigate the world of algorithmic trading and show you how to build a high-frequency trading (HFT) system from complex technological components, supported by accurate data.Starting off with an introduction to HFT, exchanges, and the critical components of a trading system, this book quickly moves on to the nitty-gritty of optimizing hardware and your operating system for low-latency trading, such as bypassing the kernel, memory allocation, and the danger of context switching. Monitoring your system's performance is vital, so you'll also focus on logging and statistics. As you move beyond the traditional HFT programming languages, such as C++ and Java, you'll learn how to use Python to achieve high levels of performance. And what book on trading is complete without diving into cryptocurrency? This guide delivers on that front as well, teaching how to perform high-frequency crypto trading with confidence.By the end of this trading book, you'll be ready to take on the markets with HFT systems.What you will learnUnderstand the architecture of high-frequency trading systemsBoost system performance to achieve the lowest possible latencyLeverage the power of Python programming, C++, and Java to build your trading systemsBypass your kernel and optimize your operating systemUse static analysis to improve code developmentUse C++ templates and Java multithreading for ultra-low latencyApply your knowledge to cryptocurrency tradingWho this book is forThis book is for software engineers, quantitative developers or researchers, and DevOps engineers who want to understand the technical side of high-frequency trading systems and the optimizations that are needed to achieve ultra-low latency systems. Prior experience working with C++ and Java will help you grasp the topics covered in this book more easily.
Transformers for Natural Language Processing: Build, train, and fine-tune deep neural network architectures for NLP with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, BERT, and GPT-3, 2nd Edition
by Antonio Gulli Denis RothmanUnder the hood working of transformers, fine-tuning GPT-3 models, DeBERTa, vision models, and the start of Metaverse, using a variety of NLP platforms: Hugging Face, OpenAI API, Trax, and AllenNLPKey FeaturesImplement models, such as BERT, Reformer, and T5, that outperform classical language modelsCompare NLP applications using GPT-3, GPT-2, and other transformersAnalyze advanced use cases, including polysemy, cross-lingual learning, and computer visionBook DescriptionTransformers are a game-changer for natural language understanding (NLU) and have become one of the pillars of artificial intelligence. Transformers for Natural Language Processing, 2nd Edition, investigates deep learning for machine translations, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, language modeling, question-answering, and many more NLP domains with transformers. An Industry 4.0 AI specialist needs to be adaptable; knowing just one NLP platform is not enough anymore. Different platforms have different benefits depending on the application, whether it's cost, flexibility, ease of implementation, results, or performance. In this book, we analyze numerous use cases with Hugging Face, Google Trax, OpenAI, and AllenNLP. This book takes transformers' capabilities further by combining multiple NLP techniques, such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and semantic role labeling, to analyze complex use cases, such as dissecting fake news on Twitter. Also, see how transformers can create code using just a brief description. By the end of this NLP book, you will understand transformers from a cognitive science perspective and be proficient in applying pretrained transformer models to various datasets.What you will learnDiscover new ways of performing NLP techniques with the latest pretrained transformersGrasp the workings of the original Transformer, GPT-3, BERT, T5, DeBERTa, and ReformerFind out how ViT and CLIP label images (including blurry ones!) and reconstruct images using DALL-ECarry out sentiment analysis, text summarization, casual language analysis, machine translations, and more using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and GPT-3Measure the productivity of key transformers to define their scope, potential, and limits in productionWho this book is forIf you want to learn about and apply transformers to your natural language (and image) data, this book is for you.A good understanding of NLP, Python, and deep learning is required to benefit most from this book. Many platforms covered in this book provide interactive user interfaces, which allow readers with a general interest in NLP and AI to follow several chapters of this book.
The Vulnerability Researcher's Handbook: A comprehensive guide to discovering, reporting, and publishing security vulnerabilities
by Benjamin StroutLearn the right way to discover, report, and publish security vulnerabilities to prevent exploitation of user systems and reap the rewards of receiving credit for your workKey FeaturesBuild successful strategies for planning and executing zero-day vulnerability researchFind the best ways to disclose vulnerabilities while avoiding vendor conflictLearn to navigate the complicated CVE publishing process to receive credit for your researchBook DescriptionVulnerability researchers are in increasingly high demand as the number of security incidents related to crime continues to rise with the adoption and use of technology. To begin your journey of becoming a security researcher, you need more than just the technical skills to find vulnerabilities; you'll need to learn how to adopt research strategies and navigate the complex and frustrating process of sharing your findings. This book provides an easy-to-follow approach that will help you understand the process of discovering, disclosing, and publishing your first zero-day vulnerability through a collection of examples and an in-depth review of the process.You'll begin by learning the fundamentals of vulnerabilities, exploits, and what makes something a zero-day vulnerability. Then, you'll take a deep dive into the details of planning winning research strategies, navigating the complexities of vulnerability disclosure, and publishing your research with sometimes-less-than-receptive vendors.By the end of the book, you'll be well versed in how researchers discover, disclose, and publish vulnerabilities, navigate complex vendor relationships, receive credit for their work, and ultimately protect users from exploitation. With this knowledge, you'll be prepared to conduct your own research and publish vulnerabilities.What you will learnFind out what zero-day vulnerabilities are and why it's so important to disclose and publish themLearn how vulnerabilities get discovered and published to vulnerability scanning toolsExplore successful strategies for starting and executing vulnerability researchDiscover ways to disclose zero-day vulnerabilities responsiblyPopulate zero-day security findings into the CVE databasesNavigate and resolve conflicts with hostile vendorsPublish findings and receive professional credit for your workWho this book is forThis book is for security analysts, researchers, penetration testers, software developers, IT engineers, and anyone who wants to learn how vulnerabilities are found and then disclosed to the public. You'll need intermediate knowledge of operating systems, software, and interconnected systems before you get started. No prior experience with zero-day vulnerabilities is needed, but some exposure to vulnerability scanners and penetration testing tools will help accelerate your journey to publishing your first vulnerability.
Test-Driven Development with PHP 8: Build extensible, reliable, and maintainable enterprise-level applications using TDD and BDD with PHP
by Rainier Sarabia Ben HansenA PHP developer's practical guide to planning, writing, and deploying maintainable and extensible software solutions with automated tests in a well-structured wayKey FeaturesLearn to organize and translate business requirements into maintainable softwareMinimize regressions and bugs while releasing new features or bug fixesBuild maintainable applications using SOLID principlesBook DescriptionPHP web developers end up building complex enterprise projects without prior experience in test-driven and behavior-driven development which results in software that's complex and difficult to maintain. This step-by-step guide helps you manage the complexities of large-scale web applications. It takes you through the processes of working on a project, starting from understanding business requirements and translating them into actual maintainable software, to automated deployments. You'll learn how to break down business requirements into workable and actionable lists using Jira. Using those organized lists of business requirements, you'll understand how to implement behavior-driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD) to start writing maintainable PHP code. You'll explore how to use the automated tests to help you stop introducing regressions to an application each time you release code by using continuous integration. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to start a PHP project, break down the requirements, build test scenarios and automated tests, and write more testable and maintainable PHP code. By learning these processes, you'll be able to develop more maintainable, and reliable enterprise PHP applications.What you will learnUnderstand how to start a software projectDiscover how to use Jira as a tool to organize your tasksExplore when and how to write unit, integration, and functional tests using PHPUnitWrite behavior-driven tests using BehatApply SOLID principles to help you write more testable codeGet the most out of your automated tests by using continuous integrationUse continuous delivery to help you prepare your application for deploymentWho this book is forThis book is for PHP software developers looking to implement TDD and BDD in their projects. An understanding of object-oriented programming is required to get the most out of this book. Professional software development experience will also be beneficial to understand real-life business cases.
Unity Certified Programmer Exam Guide: Pass the Unity certification exam with the help of expert tips and techniques, 2nd Edition
by Philip WalkerA practical guide to Unity game scripting using C#, along with practice tests, exam tips, and easy-to-follow examples to help you pass the exam and become a professional Unity programmerKey FeaturesLearn essentials of game scripting with Unity and C# to customize aspects of your gameTackle challenges in Unity game development and the certification exam using effective techniques and solutionsPrepare for the latest Unity certification exam using mock tests, exam tips, and self-assessment questionsBook DescriptionUnity Certified Programmer is a global certification program by Unity for anyone looking to become a professional Unity developer. The official Unity programmer exam will not only validate your Unity knowledge and skills, but will also enable you to be a part of the Unity community. This study guide will start by building on your understanding of C# programming and taking you through the process of downloading and installing Unity. You'll understand how Unity works and get to grips with the Unity exam's core objectives. As you advance, you'll enhance your skills by creating an enjoyable side-scrolling shooter game that can be played within the Unity Editor or any modern Android mobile device. This Unity book will test your knowledge with self-assessment questions and help you take your skills to an advanced level by working with Unity tools such as the animator, particle effects, lighting, UI/UX, scriptable objects, and debugging. By the end of this book, you'll have developed a solid understanding of the different tools in Unity and be able to create impressive Unity applications by making the most of its toolset.What you will learnDiscover techniques for writing modular, readable, and reusable scripts in UnityImplement and configure objects, physics, controls, and movements for your game projectsUnderstand 2D and 3D animation and write scripts to interact and use Unity's rendering APIExplore Unity APIs for adding lighting, materials, and textures to your appsWrite Unity scripts for building interfaces for menu systems, UI navigation, application settings, and much moreFocus on SOLID principles for writing clean and maintainable Unity applicationsWho this book is forThis Unity engine book is for game developers, software developers, mobile app developers, and Unity developers who want to advance in their career and gain gaming industry certification. The book assumes basic knowledge of C# programming and the Unity engine.
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation EX358 Exam Guide: Get your certification and prepare for real-world challenges as a Red Hat Certified Specialist
by Eric McLeroy Peter SprygadaGain the skills and knowledge to manage your core network services on Red Hat Enterprise Linux with help of self-tests and practical use casesKey FeaturesGet the EX358 certification with this easy-to-follow guide while preparing for real-life challengesLearn everything you need to know about Linux system administration and automation using Ansible 2.9Use practical use cases and exam-focused questions to prepare for the certification examBook DescriptionIf you're ready to take the next step in your system engineering career with the EX358, then this book is for you. Packed with all the knowledge and skills that you need to configure and maintain services and applications on the Red Hat Linux 8 (RHEL OS 8) platform, this book will help you ace the exam and thrive at work.Red Hat Certified Specialist in Service Management and Automation will help you build a solid foundation of the most recent and up-to-date exam requirements and practice questions.Throughout the course of the book, you'll get hands-on experience with different technical processes needed to fully administer a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 system. This will include file storage, database management, direct configuration of applications, such as SMB shares, networking. You'll be well equipped with the configuration of essential components like firewall, SELinux, and iSCSI while learning how to automate these tasks using Ansible Automation 2.9 in order to alleviate the burden of completing them by hand.By the end of this book, you'll have covered all essential topics to ace the Red Hat EX358 certification exam and add another feather to your career as a Red Hat Certified Specialist.What you will learnAttain the skills to take and pass the Red Hat EX358 certification examBecome familiar with the ways of leveraging Ansible Core 2.9Gain deeper knowledge of the Red Hat Linux Networking with DNS, DHCP, and IP addressingCreate your own link and master the networking domain through link aggregation creationSet up printers and email services through Linux serversGet up and running with MariaDB SQL databasesExplore how to create and control web trafficWho this book is forThis book is for you if you want to advance your career by adding the essential Red Hat certificate to your resume. It will be particularly useful for system administrators responsible for managing large enterprise environments, network services and Red Hat Certified Engineers interested in becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA). Before reading this book, you must have a working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ansible Automation and command line usage of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems administration.
Simplifying Hybrid Cloud Adoption with AWS: Realize edge computing and build compelling hybrid solutions on premises with AWS Outposts
by Frankie Costa NegroBecome an expert in AWS Outposts and Hybrid architectures with in-depth explanations of the product and order processes while exploring the capabilities for creating next-generation edge solutionsKey FeaturesLearn AWS Outposts from the ground up guided by an AWS hybrid edge solutions architectMaster hybrid edge concepts, use cases, and architectures and discover how AWS Outposts fits into this spaceBecome the go-to professional for designing, deploying, operating, and maintaining AWS OutpostsBook DescriptionThe hybrid edge specialty is often misunderstood because it began with an on-premises-focused view encompassing everything not running inside the traditional data center. If you too have workloads that need to live on premises and need a solution to bridge the gap between both worlds, this book will show you how AWS Outposts allows workloads to leverage the benefits of the cloud running on top of AWS technology. In this book, you'll learn what the Edge space is, the capabilities to look for when selecting a solution to operate in this realm, and how AWS Outposts delivers. The use cases for Outposts are thoroughly explained and the physical characteristics are detailed alongside the service logical constructs and facility requirements. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the sales process—from order placement to rack delivery to your location. As you advance, you'll explore how AWS Outposts works in real life with step-by-step examples using AWS CLI and AWS Console before concluding your journey with an extensive overview of security and business continuity for maximizing the value delivered by the product. By the end of this book, you'll be able to create compelling hybrid architectures, solve complex use cases for hybrid scenarios, and get ready for your way forward with the help of expert guidance.What you will learnDiscover the role of AWS Outposts in the hybrid edge spaceUnderstand rack components with typical use cases for AWS OutpostsExplore AWS services running on Outposts and its capabilitiesSelect, order, and successfully deploy your OutpostsWork with Outposts resources for hands-on operationsAssess logical and physical security aspects and considerationsMonitor and log configuration and usage to improve your architectureMaintain and troubleshoot hardware and software that run AWS servicesWho this book is forIf you are a seasoned data center professional, this book will empower you to support businesses to build hybrid edge solutions with AWS technology. It will also help AWS Cloud professionals to master a unique offering in the AWS portfolio that takes Amazon web services beyond the regions. Familiarity with AWS services and traditional data center concepts is assumed.
Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Handbook: A beginner's guide to dealing with privacy and security while keeping hackers at bay
by Walter RocchiGet to grips with cybersecurity and privacy laws to protect your company's data and comply with international privacy standardsKey FeaturesComply with cybersecurity standards and protect your data from hackersFind the gaps in your company's security posture with gap analysis and business impact analysisUnderstand what you need to do with security and privacy without needing to pay consultantsBook DescriptionCybercriminals are incessantly coming up with new ways to compromise online systems and wreak havoc, creating an ever-growing need for cybersecurity practitioners in every organization across the globe who understand international security standards, such as the ISO27k family of standards. If you're looking to ensure that your company's data conforms to these standards, Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Handbook has got you covered. It'll not only equip you with the rudiments of cybersecurity but also guide you through privacy laws and explain how you can ensure compliance to protect yourself from cybercrime and avoid the hefty fines imposed for non-compliance with standards. Assuming that you're new to the field, this book starts by introducing cybersecurity frameworks and concepts used throughout the chapters. You'll understand why privacy is paramount and how to find the security gaps in your company's systems. There's a practical element to the book as well—you'll prepare policies and procedures to prevent your company from being breached. You'll complete your learning journey by exploring cloud security and the complex nature of privacy laws in the US. By the end of this cybersecurity book, you'll be well-placed to protect your company's data and comply with the relevant standards.What you will learnStrengthen the cybersecurity posture throughout your organizationUse both ISO27001 and NIST to make a better security frameworkUnderstand privacy laws such as GDPR, PCI CSS, HIPAA, and FTCDiscover how to implement training to raise cybersecurity awarenessFind out how to comply with cloud privacy regulationsExamine the complex privacy laws in the USWho this book is forIf you're a seasoned pro with IT security and / or cybersecurity, this book isn't for you. This book is aimed at novices, freshers, students, experts in other fields, and managers, that, are willing to learn, understand, and manage how a security function is working, especially if you need to be. Although the reader will be able, by reading this book, to build and manage a security function on their own, it is highly recommended to supervise a team devoted to implementing cybersecurity and privacy practices in an organization.
Customizing ASP.NET Core 6.0: Learn to turn the right screws to optimize ASP.NET Core applications for better performance, 2nd Edition
by Jurgen Gutsch Damien BowdenExplore hidden behaviors and customization techniques to help you get the most out of ASP.NET Core for building web applicationsKey FeaturesSecond edition updated and enhanced to cover the latest .NET 6 features and changesLearn expert techniques to implement authentication and authorization for securing your web appsDiscover best practices for configuring ASP.NET Core, from user interface design to hosting it on platformsBook DescriptionASP.NET Core comes packed full of hidden features for building sophisticated web applications. You'd be missing out on a lot of its capabilities by not customizing it to work for your applications. With Customizing ASP.NET Core 6.0, you'll discover techniques to help you get the most out of the framework to deliver robust applications.In this updated second edition, you'll cover the latest features and changes in the .NET 6 LTS version. You'll find new insights and customization techniques for important topics such as authentication and authorization. The book will also show you how to work with caches and change the default behavior of ASP.NET Core apps. You'll learn essential concepts relating to optimizing the framework, such as configuration, dependency injection, routing, action filters, and more. As you progress, you'll be able to create custom solutions that meet the needs of your use case with ASP.NET Core. Later chapters will cover expert techniques and best practices for using the framework for your app development needs, from UI design to hosting. Finally, you'll focus on the new endpoint routing in ASP.NET Core to build custom endpoints and add third-party endpoints to your web apps for processing requests faster.By the end of this book, you'll be able to customize ASP.NET Core to develop robust optimized apps.What you will learnExplore various application configurations and providers in ASP.NET Core 6Enable and work with caches to improve the performance of your applicationUnderstand dependency injection in .NET and learn how to add third-party DI containersDiscover the concept of middleware and write your middleware for ASP.NET Core appsCreate various API output formats in your API-driven projectsGet familiar with different hosting models for your ASP.NET Core appWho this book is forThis .NET 6 book is for .NET developers who need to change the default behaviors of the framework to help improve the performance of their applications. Intermediate-level knowledge of ASP.NET Core and C# is required before getting started with the book.
Taking Blender to the Next Level: Implement advanced workflows such as geometry nodes, simulations, and motion tracking for Blender production pipelines
by Ruan LotterA comprehensive guide with key images printed in color to learning motion graphics, character modeling and rigging, creating dynamic hair and clothes, 3D scanning using photogrammetry, and moreKey FeaturesLearn how to use geometry nodes to create motion graphics and dynamic scenesUnderstand organic 3D modeling and how to create and animate your own 3D charactersUse physics simulations to create clothing and hair for characters that interact with forces like windBook DescriptionIf you're ready to start exploring the more advanced workflows and processes in Blender to create intricate 3D models, then Taking Blender to the Next Level is for you.This book focuses on a few different VFX-related workflows such as geometry nodes, organic modeling, 3D camera tracking, photogrammetry, sculpting, compositing, and physics simulations. You'll learn how to use geometry nodes to create dynamic motion graphic scenes as well as perform 3D scanning of real-world objects using photogrammetry. You'll also find out how to model, rig, and animate your own 3D characters from scratch. Next, you'll progress to using simulations to break objects apart and then use cloth and hair simulations to add realism to your 3D creations. Finally, you'll go over the final render settings and export your 3D animation masterpiece as a video.By the end of this Blender book, you'll be able to model your own 3D characters, objects, and landscapes; rig, animate, and texture your characters; 3D track live-action footage; and composite your 3D characters into live-action scenes.What you will learnUse geometry nodes to quickly create complex 3D scenes and motion graphics rendersCreate realistic textures using physically based rendering materials3D scan real-life objects using a normal camera and clean up the model using BlenderUnderstand how to model, rig, and animate your own 3D charactersUse rigid body simulations to create dynamic scenesUnderstand how to perform 3D tracking within BlenderBecome well-versed with compositing 3D renders into live-action footageWho this book is forThis Blender 3D book is for 3D modelers, texture artists, character and technical animators, matchmove artists, compositors, and anyone interested in learning advanced concepts in Blender. Motion graphics artists will also benefit from this book. A solid understanding of 3D concepts and the Blender UI is needed to grasp the concepts present in this book.
An Atypical ASP.NET Core 6 Design Patterns Guide: A SOLID adventure into architectural principles and design patterns using .NET 6 and C# 10, 2nd Edition
by Carl-Hugo Marcotte Abdelhamid ZebdiThe professional developer's essential guide to building robust, maintainable, and flexible web apps by leveraging C# 10 and .NET 6 features and component- and application-scale design patternsKey FeaturesApply the SOLID architectural principles and software design patterns effectively with a focus on dependency injectionDiscover modern application architectures such as vertical slice, clean architecture, and event-driven microservicesExplore full-stack ASP.NET Core with an overview of BlazorBook DescriptionAn Atypical ASP.NET Core 6 Design Patterns Guide, Second Edition approaches programming like playing with LEGO®: snapping small pieces together to create something beautiful. Thoroughly updated for ASP.NET Core 6, with further coverage of microservices patterns, data contracts, and event-driven architecture, this book gives you the tools to build and glue reliable components together to improve your programmatic masterpieces.The chapters are organized based on scale and topic, allowing you to start small and build on a strong base, the same way that you would develop a program. You will begin by exploring basic design patterns, SOLID architectural principles, dependency injection, and other ASP.NET Core 6 mechanisms. You will explore component-scale patterns, and then move to higher level application-scale patterns and techniques to better structure your applications. Finally, you'll advance to the client side to connect the dots with tools like Blazor and make ASP.NET Core a viable full-stack web development framework.You will supplement your learning with practical use cases and best practices, exploring a range of significant Gang of Four (GoF) design patterns along the way. By the end of the book, you will be comfortable combining and implementing patterns in different ways, and crafting software solutions of any scale.What you will learnApply the SOLID principles for building flexible and maintainable softwareGet to grasp .NET dependency InjectionWork with GoF design patterns such as strategy, decorator, facade, and compositeExplore the MVC patterns for designing web APIs and web applications using RazorDiscover layering techniques and tenets of clean architectureBecome familiar with CQRS and vertical slice architecture as an alternate to layeringUnderstand microservices and when they can benefit your applicationsBuild an ASP.NET user interfaces from server-side to client-side BlazorWho this book is forThe book is intended for intermediate software and web developers with an understanding of .NET who want to write flexible, maintainable, and robust code for building scalable web applications. Knowledge of C# programming and an understanding of web concepts like HTTP is necessary.
Full-Stack Web Development with Go: Build your web applications quickly using the Go programming language and Vue.js
by Nanik Tolaram Nick GlynnA Go programmer's hands-on guide to go from building basic server-side templates to full single page apps using Tailwind CSS, Vue.js, and moreKey FeaturesLearn how to structure your Go projects, be smarter with SQLc, create middleware and secure your appsExplore different frontend frameworks and dive into Vue and Tailwind CSSUse Terraform and Docker and deploy in minutesBook DescriptionGo is a modern programming language with capabilities to enable high-performance app development. With its growing web framework ecosystem, Go is a preferred choice for building complete web apps. This practical guide will enable you to take your Go skills to the next level building full stack apps.This book walks you through creating and developing a complete modern web service from auth, middleware, server-side rendering, databases, and modern frontend frameworks and Go-powered APIs. You'll start by structuring the app and important aspects such as networking, before integrating all the different parts together to build a complete web product. Next, you'll learn how to build and ship a complete product by starting with the fundamental building blocks of creating a Go backend. You'll apply best practices for cookies, APIs, and security, and level up your skills with the fastest growing frontend framework, Vue. Once your full stack application is ready, you'll understand how to push the app to production and be prepared to serve customers and share it with the world.By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to build and ship secure, scalable, and complete products and how to combine Golang with existing products using best practices.What you will learnDiscover how to quickly scaffold, structure, and build your Golang applicationsDesign and build databases using PostgreSQL and SQLc to generate type-safe SQL codeMonitor applications with centralized logging and metrics collection for high performanceExplore frontend frameworks and libraries such as Vuetify, Buefy, and Tailwind CSS to build a responsive frontend for your appCommunicate securely between the frontend and backend with cookies and session handling with middlewareUnderstand how to package applications using Docker and set up CI pipelines in GitHubWho this book is forThis book is for Go programmers who want to combine the power of the Go language with modern web development technologies to build complete web apps from frontend to backend. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of HTML, CSS, and the web.
Cybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies: Improve your security posture to mitigate risks and prevent attackers from infiltrating your system, 3rd Edition
by Yuri Diogenes Dr. Erdal OzkayaUpdated edition of the bestselling guide for planning attack and defense strategies based on the current threat landscapeKey FeaturesUpdated for ransomware prevention, security posture management in multi-cloud, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and moreExplore the latest tools for ethical hacking, pentesting, and Red/Blue teamingIncludes recent real-world examples to illustrate the best practices to improve security postureBook DescriptionCybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies, Third Edition will bring you up to speed with the key aspects of threat assessment and security hygiene, the current threat landscape and its challenges, and how to maintain a strong security posture.In this carefully revised new edition, you will learn about the Zero Trust approach and the initial Incident Response process. You will gradually become familiar with Red Team tactics, where you will learn basic syntax for commonly used tools to perform the necessary operations. You will also learn how to apply newer Red Team techniques with powerful tools. Simultaneously, Blue Team tactics are introduced to help you defend your system from complex cyber-attacks. This book provides a clear, in-depth understanding of attack/defense methods as well as patterns to recognize irregular behavior within your organization. Finally, you will learn how to analyze your network and address malware, while becoming familiar with mitigation and threat detection techniques.By the end of this cybersecurity book, you will have discovered the latest tools to enhance the security of your system, learned about the security controls you need, and understood how to carry out each step of the incident response process.What you will learnLearn to mitigate, recover from, and prevent future cybersecurity eventsUnderstand security hygiene and value of prioritizing protection of your workloadsExplore physical and virtual network segmentation, cloud network visibility, and Zero Trust considerationsAdopt new methods to gather cyber intelligence, identify risk, and demonstrate impact with Red/Blue Team strategiesExplore legendary tools such as Nmap and Metasploit to supercharge your Red TeamDiscover identity security and how to perform policy enforcementIntegrate threat detection systems into your SIEM solutionsDiscover the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and open-source tools to gather intelligenceWho this book is forIf you are an IT security professional who wants to venture deeper into cybersecurity domains, this book is for you. Cloud security administrators, IT pentesters, security consultants, and ethical hackers will also find this book useful. Basic understanding of operating systems, computer networking, and web applications will be helpful.
CMake Best Practices: Discover proven techniques for creating and maintaining programming projects with CMake
by Dominik Berner Mustafa Kemal GilorExplore a compendium of tips, tricks, and techniques for leveraging CMake and empowering your software development workflow.Key FeaturesUnderstand what CMake is, how it works, and how to interact with itDiscover how to properly create and maintain well-structured CMake projectsExplore tools and techniques to get the most out of your CMake projectBook DescriptionCMake is a powerful tool used to perform a wide variety of tasks, so finding a good starting point for learning CMake is difficult. This book cuts to the core and covers the most common tasks that can be accomplished with CMake without taking an academic approach. While the CMake documentation is comprehensive, it is often hard to find good examples of how things fit together, especially since there are lots of dirty hacks and obsolete solutions available on the internet. This book focuses on helping you to tie things together and create clean and maintainable projects with CMake.You'll not only get to grips with the basics but also work through real-world examples of structuring large and complex maintainable projects and creating builds that run in any programming environment. You'll understand the steps to integrate and automate various tools for improving the overall software quality, such as testing frameworks, fuzzers, and automatic generation of documentation. And since writing code is only half of the work, the book also guides you in creating installers and packaging and distributing your software. All this is tailored to modern development workflows that make heavy use of CI/CD infrastructure.By the end of this CMake book, you'll be able to set up and maintain complex software projects using CMake in the best way possible.What you will learnGet to grips with architecting a well-structured CMake projectModularize and reuse CMake code across projectsIntegrate various tools for static analysis, linting, formatting, and documentation into a CMake projectGet hands-on with performing cross-platform buildsDiscover how you can easily use different toolchains with CMakeGet started with crafting a well-defined and portable build environment for your projectWho this book is forThis book is for software engineers and build system maintainers working with C or C++ on a regular basis and trying to use CMake to better effect for their everyday tasks. Basic C++ and general programming knowledge will help you to better understand the examples covered in the book.
Simplifying State Management in React Native: Master state management from hooks and context through to Redux, MobX, XState, Jotai and React Query
by Aleksandra Desmurs-LinczewskaMake fact-based decisions by comparing different solutions and learning popular ways to manage state in React Native with clear guidelines and recommendations by a React Native expertKey FeaturesExplore the big picture of state management in React Native using the most simplified versionImplement state management solutions by building a social media clone appCompare different state solutions in a contained environment to choose the best fit for your future projectsBook DescriptionManaging state in a React Native app can be challenging as it is one of the most difficult concepts to grasp while learning React Native. This is because there are so many ways to do it, and because there is a lack of clear guidelines on what should be used and why.Simplifying State Management in React Native is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to creating robust React Native apps that will have you up to speed in no time. You'll get to grips with the different state management strategies and libraries available. As you progress through the chapters, you'll try out different solutions, as well as compare and choose which solution is perfectly suited to your future projects and personal preferences. Finally, you'll create a social media clone app using all the concepts and examples that you've learned in this book.By the end of this book, you'll be able to take on existing projects that use various state management strategies and libraries, and confidently make decisions about state management.What you will learnStart out by going over the basic ReactJS “mindset”Explore all that ReactJS has to offer to manage state in apps by building an appUnderstand existing state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, XState, Jotai, and React QueryDecide which libraries you want to use in your appsDesign a social media app to fully understand state managementTry out all the solutions presented in the book in a social media clone appWho this book is forThis book is for junior developers, React Native developers, and mobile app developers who are already using React Native, but are also on the lookout for advice and for a broader view to manage the state and changes in their applications. Basic knowledge of ReactJS and React Native, as well as familiarity with JavaScript and general mobile app development concepts are needed to grasp the topics covered in this book.
Applied Machine Learning and High-Performance Computing on AWS: Accelerate the development of machine learning applications following architectural best practices
by Shreyas Subramanian Trenton Potgieter Mani Khanuja Farooq SabirBuild, train, and deploy large machine learning models at scale in various domains such as computational fluid dynamics, genomics, autonomous vehicles, and numerical optimization using Amazon SageMakerKey FeaturesUnderstand the need for high-performance computing (HPC)Build, train, and deploy large ML models with billions of parameters using Amazon SageMakerLearn best practices and architectures for implementing ML at scale using HPCBook DescriptionMachine learning (ML) and high-performance computing (HPC) on AWS run compute-intensive workloads across industries and emerging applications. Its use cases can be linked to various verticals, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), genomics, and autonomous vehicles.This book provides end-to-end guidance, starting with HPC concepts for storage and networking. It then progresses to working examples on how to process large datasets using SageMaker Studio and EMR. Next, you'll learn how to build, train, and deploy large models using distributed training. Later chapters also guide you through deploying models to edge devices using SageMaker and IoT Greengrass, and performance optimization of ML models, for low latency use cases.By the end of this book, you'll be able to build, train, and deploy your own large-scale ML application, using HPC on AWS, following industry best practices and addressing the key pain points encountered in the application life cycle.What you will learnExplore data management, storage, and fast networking for HPC applicationsFocus on the analysis and visualization of a large volume of data using SparkTrain visual transformer models using SageMaker distributed trainingDeploy and manage ML models at scale on the cloud and at the edgeGet to grips with performance optimization of ML models for low latency workloadsApply HPC to industry domains such as CFD, genomics, AV, and optimizationWho this book is forThe book begins with HPC concepts, however, it expects you to have prior machine learning knowledge. This book is for ML engineers and data scientists interested in learning advanced topics on using large datasets for training large models using distributed training concepts on AWS, deploying models at scale, and performance optimization for low latency use cases. Practitioners in fields such as numerical optimization, computation fluid dynamics, autonomous vehicles, and genomics, who require HPC for applying ML models to applications at scale will also find the book useful.