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Building Probabilistic Graphical Models with Python
by Kiran R KarkeraThis is a short, practical guide that allows data scientists to understand the concepts of Graphical models and enables them to try them out using small Python code snippets, without being too mathematically complicated. If you are a data scientist who knows about machine learning and want to enhance your knowledge of graphical models, such as Bayes network, in order to use them to solve real-world problems using Python libraries, this book is for you.This book is intended for those who have some Python and machine learning experience, or are exploring the machine learning field.
Building Scalable Apps with Redis and Node.js
by Joshua JohananIf the phrase scalability sounds alien to you, then this is an ideal book for you. You will not need much Node.js experience as each framework is demonstrated in a way that requires no previous knowledge of the framework. You will be building scalable Node.js applications in no time! Knowledge of JavaScript is required.
Building the Infrastructure for Cloud Security: A Solutions View
by Enrique Castro-Leon Raghu YeluriFor cloud users and providers alike, security is an everyday concern, yet there are very few books covering cloud security as a main subject. This book will help address this information gap from an Information Technology solution and usage-centric view of cloud infrastructure security. The book highlights the fundamental technology components necessary to build and enable trusted clouds. Here also is an explanation of the security and compliance challenges organizations face as they migrate mission-critical applications to the cloud, and how trusted clouds, that have their integrity rooted in hardware, can address these challenges. This book provides: Use cases and solution reference architectures to enable infrastructure integrity and the creation of trusted pools leveraging Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). Trusted geo-location management in the cloud, enabling workload and data location compliance and boundary control usages in the cloud. OpenStack-based reference architecture of tenant-controlled virtual machine and workload protection in the cloud. A reference design to enable secure hybrid clouds for a cloud bursting use case, providing infrastructure visibility and control to organizations. "A valuable guide to the next generation of cloud security and hardware based root of trust. More than an explanation of the what and how, is the explanation of why. And why you can't afford to ignore it!" --Vince Lubsey, Vice President, Product Development, Virtustream Inc. " Raghu provides a valuable reference for the new 'inside out' approach, where trust in hardware, software, and privileged users is never assumed--but instead measured, attested, and limited according to least privilege principles. " --John Skinner, Vice President, HyTrust Inc. "Traditional parameter based defenses are in sufficient in the cloud. Raghu's book addresses this problem head-on by highlighting unique usage models to enable trusted infrastructure in this open environment. A must read if you are exposed in cloud. " --Nikhil Sharma, Sr. Director of Cloud Solutions, Office of CTO, EMC Corporation What you'll learn Usage models, hardware and software technology components to enable trusted clouds. Through solution architecture and descriptions, you will see how to build and enable trusted cloud infrastructure. Who this book is for This book will influence Infrastructure, Application and solution architects along with CTOs and CIOs and make them aware of Cloud Security and how to approach it with real-world examples and case studies. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Cloud Computing Basics Chapter 2: The Trusted Cloud: Addressing Security and Compliance Chapter 3: Platform Boot Integrity: Foundation for Trusted Compute Pools Chapter 4: Attestation: Proving Trustability Chapter 5: Boundary Control in the Cloud: Geo-Tagging and Asset Tagging Chapter 6: Network Security in the Cloud Chapter 7: Identity Management and Control for Clouds Chapter 8: Trusted Virtual Machines: Ensuring the Integrity of Virtual Machines in the Cloud Chapter 9: A Reference Design for Secure Cloud Bursting
Building Virtual Communities of Practice for Distance Educators (SpringerBriefs in Educational Communications and Technology #1)
by M. Aaron Bond Barbara B. LockeeAs colleges, universities and other learning institutions explore teaching and learning through online environments, online communities of practice may provide solutions to organizational and professional development needs. The purpose of this book is to develop a set of guidelines for creating a virtual community of practice for faculty teaching at a distance that can easily be implemented by faculty development professionals. Designing a virtual community of practice can be operationalized using the ADDIE model to guide the process. Based on an instructional systems design process, the ADDIE model emphasizes the five core elements of the instructional systems design process: analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate; often it serves as a project management tool or to provide a visual aid for organization of relevant tasks.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing
by Kevin CardwellWritten in an easy-to-follow approach using hands-on examples, this book helps you create virtual environments for advanced penetration testing, enabling you to build a multi-layered architecture to include firewalls, IDS/IPS, web application firewalls, and endpoint protection, which is essential in the penetration testing world.If you are a penetration tester, security consultant, security test engineer, or analyst who wants to practice and perfect penetration testing skills by building virtual pentesting labs in varying industry scenarios, this is the book for you. This book is ideal if you want to build and enhance your existing pentesting methods and skills. Basic knowledge of network security features is expected along with web application testing experience.
Building Web and Mobile ArcGIS Server Applications with JavaScript
by Eric PimplerAn easy to follow tutorial, this book uses a step-by-step approach with exercises designed to give you hands-on experience with this technology. If you are a web or mobile application developer, who wants to create GIS applications in your respective platform, this book is ideal for you. You will need Java Script programming experience to get the most out of this book. Although designed as an introductory to intermediate level book, it will also be useful for more advanced developers who are new to the topic of developing applications with ArcGIS Server.
Building Web Applications with ArcGIS
by Hussein NasserIf you are a GIS user or a web programmer, this book is for you. This book is also intended for all those who have basic web development knowledge with no prior experience of ArcGIS and are keen on venturing into the world of ArcGIS technology. The book will equip you with the skills to comfortably start your own ArcGIS web development project.
Building Web Apps with Ember.js
by Jesse Cravens Thomas Q BradyIf you're a web developer interested in building scalable single-page applications--full-stack, browser-based apps that connect to a backend--this practical guide shows you how to use Ember.js, the popular JavaScript framework based on the model-view-controller (MVC) architectural pattern.Through the course of the book, you'll learn how to build a prototype Ember application (a musician index called Rock'n'Roll Call), using routers, templates, models, controllers, and views. You'll also understand how Ember's convention over configuration approach helps you persist data, build backend technologies, and create widgets for developing production-capable applications that behave like desktop software.Set up workflow management and boilerplate code creationLearn how Ember's "developer ergonomics" help you use less codeWrite templates for the book's prototype with Handlebars.jsUse routers to manage application states without reloading the pageConnect controllers and views with events, and sync data with data-bindingBuild an Ember backend with a RESTful API or Ruby on RailsUse the Ember-Data library to persist data and talk to the backendWrite reusable encapsulated widgets to extend your applications
Building Web Apps with WordPress
by Jason Coleman Brian MessenlehnerWordPress is much more than a blogging platform. As this practical guide clearly demonstrates, you can use WordPress to build web apps of any type--not mere content sites, but full-blown apps for specific tasks. If you have PHP experience with a smattering of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you'll learn how to use WordPress plugins and themes to develop fast, scalable, and secure web apps, native mobile apps, web services, and even a network of multiple WordPress sites.The authors use examples from their recently released SchoolPress app to explain concepts and techniques throughout the book. All code examples are available on GitHub.Compare WordPress with traditional app development frameworksUse themes for views, and plugins for backend functionalityGet suggestions for choosing WordPress plugins--or build your ownManage user accounts and roles, and access user dataBuild asynchronous behaviors in your app with jQueryDevelop native apps for iOS and Android, using wrappersIncorporate PHP libraries, external APIs, and web service pluginsCollect payments through ecommerce and membership pluginsUse techniques to speed up and scale your WordPress app
Bullies and the Beast (Freestylers: Data Beast #1)
by Andrew Fusek PetersA short thriller that's high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a story in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy computer hackers, Kiran and Roz are teens who set out to fight crime and injustice with the help of a shape-shifting data beast they've created.In Bully and the Beast, Kiran and Roz first encounter the data beast as it emerges from their computer. Initially terrified of it, they become friends with the beast and see it become more than a match for the bullies that are terrorising their school.Reading level for this book:-ATOS: 2.7Lexile ® Measure: 360LBook Band: White
Burp Suite Essentials
by Akash MahajanIf you are interested in learning how to test web applications and the web part of mobile applications using Burp, then this is the book for you. It is specifically designed to meet your needs if you have basic experience in using Burp and are now aiming to become a professional Burp user.
Bursting at the Seams
by Chloe Taylor Nancy ZhangZoey's aunt is throwing a surprise wedding, and wants Zoey to make her dress! Can Zoey keep it a secret until the big day? Includes "Sew Zoey" blog posts and fashion illustrations.In the tenth book in the Sew Zoey series, Zoey's aunt lets Zoey in on a very big secret: She and her fiancé are throwing a surprise wedding! She asks Zoey to make the wedding dress and be a junior bridesmaid. Zoey is so excited about the wedding she could burst--but can't say a word to anyone except her dad and Marcus. At school, Zoey has some new sewing competition: A boy in her new Home Economics unit is sewing circles around her, and is a strong competitor for a class sewing contest. For the sake of the wedding, can Zoey let go of her desire to win the competition?
Business Analytics: An Introduction
by Jay LiebowitzTogether, Big Data, high-performance computing, and complex environments create unprecedented opportunities for organizations to generate game-changing insights that are based on hard data. Business Analytics: An Introduction explains how to use business analytics to sort through an ever-increasing amount of data and improve the decision-making cap
Business Driven Information Systems (Fourth Edition)
by Paige BaltzanBusiness Driven Information Systems, 4e discusses various business initiatives first and how technology supports those initiatives second. The premise for this unique approach is that business initiatives should drive technology choices. Every discussion first addresses the business needs and then addresses the technology that supports those needs. This updated edition provides the foundation that will enable students to achieve excellence in business through its updated case studies, closing cases, technology plug-ins, expanded IT topics, and new project management content. Business Driven Information Systems is designed to give students the ability to understand how information technology can be a point of strength for an organization, and McGraw-Hill's online learning and assessment solution, Connect MIS, helps students apply this knowledge. For more information on Baltzan, Business Driven Information Systems, 4e, please visit: www.mhhe.com/baltzan4e For more information on Connect, please visit: connect. mcgraw-hill. com For more information on SIMnet for Office 2013, please visit www.simnetkeepitsimple.com
Business Information Systems Workshops: BIS 2014 International Workshops, Larnaca, Cyprus, May 22-23, 2014, Revised Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #183)
by Witold Abramowicz Angelika KokkinakiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the five workshops that were organized in conjunction with the International Conference on Business Information Systems, BIS 2014, which took place in Larnaca, Cyprus, in May 2014. The 27 papers in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions and were revised and extended after the event. The workshop topics covered applications and economics of knowledge-based technologies (AKTB), business and IT alignment (BITA), digital currencies (DC), modern applications of business information systems (MODAPP), and tools for setting up and running a business in cloud computing (TSRB). In addition a keynote paper is included in this book.
Business Intelligence: Third European Summer School, eBISS 2013, Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, July 7-12, 2013, Tutorial Lectures (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #172)
by Esteban ZimányiTo large organizations, business intelligence (BI) promises the capability of collecting and analyzing internal and external data to generate knowledge and value, thus providing decision support at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels. BI is now impacted by the "Big Data" phenomena and the evolution of society and users. In particular, BI applications must cope with additional heterogeneous (often Web-based) sources, e. g. , from social networks, blogs, competitors', suppliers', or distributors' data, governmental or NGO-based analysis and papers, or from research publications. In addition, they must be able to provide their results also on mobile devices, taking into account location-based or time-based environmental data. The lectures held at the Third European Business Intelligence Summer School (eBISS), which are presented here in an extended and refined format, cover not only established BI and BPM technologies, but extend into innovative aspects that are important in this new environment and for novel applications, e. g. , pattern and process mining, business semantics, Linked Open Data, and large-scale data management and analysis. Combining papers by leading researchers in the field, this volume equips the reader with the state-of-the-art background necessary for creating the future of BI. It also provides the reader with an excellent basis and many pointers for further research in this growing field.
The Business of iOS App Development
by Taylor Pierce Dave WooldridgeUpdated and expanded for the new Apple iOS8, The Business of iOS App Development, Third Edition shows you how to incorporate marketing and business savvy into every aspect of the design and development process, giving your app the best possible chance of succeeding in the App Store. This book is written by experienced developers with business backgrounds, taking you step-by-step through cost-effective marketing techniques that have proven successful for professional iOS app creators--perfect for independent developers on shoestring budgets. No prior business knowledge is required. The phenomenal success of the iPhone, iPad and the iPod touch have ushered in a "gold rush" for developers, but with well over a million apps in the highly competitive App Store, it has become increasingly difficult for new apps to stand out in the crowd. Achieving consumer awareness and sales longevity for your iOS app requires a lot of organization and some strategic planning. This is the book you wish you had read before you launched your first app! What you'll learn Analyze your ideas and competition, and identify your audience to evaluate sales potential Protect your business and intellectual property and avoid potential legal hassles Transform your iOS app into a powerful marketing tool. Build synergy with in-app cross-promotion and social media, and Apple's Game Center Utilize revenue-generating business models such as in-app advertising and In-App Purchase; includes extensive coverage of the iAd framework and the Store Kit API Improve usability and implement effective testing Create a pre-release buzz online with Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and a dedicated website Successfully navigate the App Store submission process Execute a post-release marketing strategy with press releases, app reviews, promotional sales and giveaways Who this book is for This book is for any developer looking to build a successful business selling iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps in Apple's iTunes App Store. All the code examples included in this book can be downloaded from http://iphonebusinessbook. com/. Table of Contents Seeing the Big Picture in a Crowded App Store Market Place Doing Your Homework: Analyzing iOS App Ideas and Performing Competitive Research Protecting Your Intellectual Property Your iOS App Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool Social Inception: Promoting Your Apps Within Apps Money for Nothing: When It Pays to Be Free Monetizing Free Apps with iAd and Other In-App Advertising Opportunities Exploring the Freemium Model with In-App Purchase Testing and Usability: Putting Your Best Foot Forward Get the Party Started! Creating a Prerelease Buzz Keys to the Kingdom: The App Store Submission Process Increasing Awareness for Your iOS App
Business Process Management Workshops: BPM 2013 International Workshops, Beijing, China, August 26, 2013, Revised Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #171)
by Niels Lohmann Minseok Song Petia WohedThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of nine international workshops held in Beijing, China, in conjunction with the 11th International Conference on Business Process Management, BPM 2013, in August 2013. The nine workshops comprised Business Process Intelligence (BPI 2013), Business Process Management and Social Software (BPMS2 2013), Data- and Artifact-Centric BPM (DAB 2013), Decision Mining and Modeling for Business Processes (DeMiMoP 2013), Emerging Topics in Business Process Management (ETBPM 2013), Process-Aware Logistics Systems (PALS 2013), Process Model Collections: Management and Reuse (PMC-MR 2013), Security in Business Processes (SBP 2013) and Theory and Applications of Process Visualization (TAProViz 2013). The 38 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions.
Business Process Outsourcing
by V. Anandkumar Subhasish BiswasA nascent industry in the 1990s, business process outsourcing (BPO) has taken India by storm. While this industry has been enmeshed in bad press and myths, the fact remains that it has proved to be an engine of economic growth for India over the last one decade. V. Anandkumar (VAK) and Subhasish Biswas have provided an insider's perspective that will be an invaluable read for the 150,000 'BPOites' that enter this industry every year from second and third-tier cities, and to those that are already working in the industry. This in-depth understanding of the BPO industry is also invaluable for business partners and industry leaders-for those who aim to set up a BPO, or for those keen to sustain the workforce in an industry known for its high attrition rate. The authors have dispelled myths while focusing on challenges, opportunities, and solutions from the perspectives of the employee, employer, and customer. How the industry has touched lives of thousands of youth and turned India into a global superpower makes this a compelling read for all those with a wider interest in the power of transformation.
Business Transformation: A Roadmap for Maximizing Organizational Insights
by Jim Davis Aiman ZeidEffectively introduce and promote analytics within your enterprise All companies use information to set strategies and accomplish business objectives. But how many CEOs and CIOs would say they are satisfied that their companies get maximum value from information? Business Transformation reveals how SAS's Information Evolution Model (IEM) can be used together with analytics for groundbreaking results. Author Aiman Zeid provides the necessary information you need to introduce and promote the use of analytics and insight across your organization. Along with examples and best practices of global companies that have successfully been through this process, you'll learn how to identify the starting point and develop a road map for execution. Reveals how to introduce and promote the use of analytics and insights across your organization Written by a lead developer at SAS global Business Intelligence Competency Center program and services Features global case studies and examples Practical and insightful, this reference provides businesses with an essential blueprint for creating improvements that optimize business returns and put the potential of data analytics to work.
Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment: An IT Manager's Guide to Controlling the Product Lifecycle
by Gay Gordon-ByrneDescribing how to avoid common vendor traps, Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment: An IT Manager's Guide to Controlling the Product Lifecycle will help readers better control the negotiation of their IT products and services and, ultimately, better manage the lifecycle of those purchases. The book supplies an inside look at the methods and goals of vendors and their contracts-which are almost always in conflict with end-user goals. The text is set up to follow the way most people experience technology products and contracting decisions. It begins by explaining the significance of the decisions made at the time of product selection. It details what you need to focus on when negotiating service and support agreements and describes how to use purchase orders to negotiate more favorable agreements. Covers product acquisition, support, and maintenance Examines hardware and software warranty and support models Considers finance and accounting issues for maintenance and support Spells out technology product details Explains postwarranty support and maintenance Provides the understanding to better negotiate with vendor sales teams Illustrating the types of problems typically experienced during product use, the book describes how to better control the useful life of your equipment. It supplies tips on how to avoid excessive charges from predatory vendors and concludes by delving into issues of product end of life. Explaining how to manage support and maintenance issues for the long term, this book provides the understanding you need to make sure you are more knowledgeable about the products and services your organization needs than the vendor teams with whom you are negotiating.
C: From Theory to Practice
by George S. TselikisDesigned for a compulsory fundamental course, C: From Theory to Practice uses a hands-on approach to teach the C programming language, using numerous examples and a clear, concise presentation. Easy to use and classroom tested, this textbook includes more than 500 exercises and examples of progressive difficulty to help students in understanding al
C++ 2013 for C# Developers
by Dean C. WillsC++ 2013 for C#yDevelopers provides a fast-track to C++ proficiency forthose already using the C# language at an advanced level. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the mechanics of C++'s execution sequence, its grammar, syntax and data access you'll quickly learn the similarities and differences between C++ and C#. The second and third partsof the of the book are devoted to a detailed deep-dive into C++ development to provide clear information and advice about how to use the languageeffectively. "
C# 5.0 Programmer's Reference
by Rod StephensStay ahead of the game with this comprehensive guide to the C# programming languageWell-known C# expert Rod Stephens gives novice and experienced developers a comprehensive tutorial and reference to standard C#. This new title fully covers the latest C# language standard, C# 5.0, as well as its implementation in the 2013 release of Visual Studio. The author provides exercises and solutions; and his C# Helper website will provide readers and students with ongoing support. This resource is packed with tips, tricks, tutorials, examples, and exercises and is the perfect professional companion for programmers who want to stay ahead of the game.Author Rod Stephens is a well-known programming authority and has written more than 25 programming books covering C#, Java, VB, and other languages. His books have sold more than 150,000 copies in multiple editions. This book's useful exercises and solutions are designed to support training and higher education adoptions.Learn the full range of C# programming language featuresQuickly locate information for specific language features in the reference sectionFamiliarize yourself with handling data types, variables, constants, and much moreExperiment with editing and debugging code and using LINQBeginning through intermediate-level programmers will benefit from the accessible style of C# 5.0 Programmer's Reference and will have access to its comprehensive range of more advanced topics. Additional support and complementary material are provided at the C# Helper website, www.csharphelper.com. Stay up-to-date and improve your programming skills with this invaluable resource.
C++ All-in-One For Dummies
by John Paul Mueller Jeff CogswellGet ahead of the C++ curve to stay in the game C++ is the workhorse of programming languages and remains one ofthe most widely used programming languages today. It'scross-platform, multi-functional, and updates are typicallyopen-source. The language itself is object-oriented, offering youthe utmost control over data usage, interface, and resourceallocation. If your job involves data, C++ proficiency makes youindispensable.C++ All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is yournumber-one handbook to C++ mastery. Author John Paul Mueller is arecognized authority in the computer industry, and your ultimateguide to C++. Mueller takes you through all things C++, includinginformation relevant to the 2014 update.Learn how to work with objects and classesConquer advanced programming and troubleshootingDiscover how lambda expressions can make your code more conciseand readableSee Standard Library features, such as dynamic arrays, inactionOnline resources include source code from examples in the bookas well as a C++ GNU compiler. If you need to learn C++, this isthe fastest, most effective way to do it. C++ All-in-One ForDummies, 3rd Edition will get you up and running quickly, soyou can get to work producing code faster and better than ever.