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Learn how to use C# 11 to build apps for any platform, from the ground upC# 11 is the latest version of C#, a popular programming language for building cloud, web, and desktop applications. It is a powerful and versatile language that can create a wide range of applications, from simple command-line tools to complex enterprise systems.This book teaches you how to use C# 11, the latest version of C#, to build real-world applications. It introduces the new language features in C# 11, such as global using directives, file-scoped namespaces, and top-level statements. Then, it shows you how to use these features to write code that is more concise and expressive. Next, the book teaches you how to build various applications using C# 11, including web apps, mobile apps, desktop apps, and machine learning models. You'll learn to use ASP.NET Core, gRPC, Blazor, Angular, WPF, WinUI 3, .NET MAUI, and ML.NET. Throughout the book, you'll also learn the best practices for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable codes.By the end of the book, you will have a deep understanding of C# 11 and how to use it to build a wide range of cloud, web, and desktop applications.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Get an overview of the new language enhancements in C# 11.¿ Create simple applications from start to finish using a built-in project template step-by-step.¿ Learn related concepts, and be aware of the nuances, pitfalls, and workarounds while creating each application.¿ Reflect on the testing and deployment strategies for each application type.¿ Challenge yourself to think deeper and learn more with end-of-chapter exercises.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for experienced C# programmers who want to learn about the latest enhancements to the language, project types, tools, technologies, and design approaches. The book assumes readers are familiar with C# and can build applications using the .NET Platform in Visual Studio.

Think smart, code better with quick project-oriented Python¿¿Embark on an exciting journey into the world of programming with "Python Programming for Students" In today's quickly changing world of technologies, Python is serving as an up-and-coming programming language with its applicability in a variety of domains ranging from task-specific Python programs, standalone GUI applications, programming sustainable websites, developing interactive games, data analytics, and machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc.Begin your programming adventure by delving into the basics of Python, establishing a solid foundation in variables, data types, and operators. As you progress, you'll explore the intricacies of flow control, data structures, and algorithms, gaining the tools to tackle complex programming challenges. Next, venture into the principles of object-oriented programming. Unleash your creativity with Turtle Programming in Python, crafting graphical designs and animations. Discover the power of database handling using SQLite, by learning to store, retrieve, and manipulate data efficiently. Develop graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with Tkinter, creating interactive and intuitive user applications. Experience the thrill of game development in PyGame, building engaging and interactive games.Finally, explore the realm of mobile app development with Kivy, mastering the techniques to create applications for Android and iOS devices. This book is carefully crafted for easy understanding for students through numerous examples, exercises, and projects to provide hands-on practice and enhance your programming prowess.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Understand a real-time problem statement and develop the required solution through programming in Python. ¿ Learn the fundamentals of Python programming, including data structures, flow control, functions, and recursion.¿ Learn the various object-oriented fundamentals such as classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, overloading, overriding, etc.¿ Get a deep insight into database handling in Python using SQLite.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThe book is meant for any learner who wants to learn Python programming and build applications from scratch. Whether your goal is to become a professional programmer, build your own projects, or simply explore the possibilities of programming, this book will guide you every step of the way.

Everything you need to know about managing the ServiceNow platform, in one place¿The ServiceNow platform is a powerful tool for managing IT services, but it can be complex to manage. This book provides a comprehensive guide to managing the ServiceNow platform effectively, from the core architecture concepts to scripting and integration.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced administrator, this book will help you get the most out of the ServiceNow platform. You'll learn how to manage users and access, manage licensing, move configuration across environments, manage upgrades, and configure forms, workflows, business rules, and more. You'll also learn about foundational data such as locations and groups, how to configure notifications and the mobile app, and how to import and export data. And, of course, no book on managing the ServiceNow platform would be complete without a discussion of scripting and integration. In addition to the core topics, this book also covers some more advanced topics such as managing technical debt in the ServiceNow platform.By the end of the book, you will be able to manage the ServiceNow platform effectively and efficiently.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn how to manage users, groups, access, settings, and integrations.¿ Create and configure forms, workflows, business rules, and more.¿ Integrate ServiceNow with other systems to streamline workflows and automate tasks.¿ Learn how to import, export, and protect your ServiceNow data.¿ Keep ServiceNow running smoothly by troubleshooting and resolving problems.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for anyone who wants to learn about ServiceNow, whether you're a beginner or an experienced IT professional. It's a quick and easy way to get started with ServiceNow, and it can help you prepare for a ServiceNow career or simply gain a better understanding of the platform.

Learn how to use cloud native tools for robotics¿DESCRIPTION Embrace the transformative power of cloud robotics with Cloud-Powered Robotics with Raspberry Pi, your ultimate guide to building and deploying intelligent robotic applications using cutting-edge DevOps and cloud native tools. Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of DevOps, mastering the principles and practices that streamline software development and deployment. Uncover the intricacies of cloud native tools like Docker and Kubernetes, learning how to containerize, orchestrate, and manage your robotic applications with unparalleled efficiency.Transform your knowledge into action by constructing a comprehensive robot monitoring system step by step. Through this hands-on project, you will gain practical experience with cloud native tools, solidifying your understanding of their applications and empowering you to leverage their capabilities for your own projects.Explore the boundless potential of cloud native computing in robotics, discovering how these tools are revolutionizing industries like assembly, farming, and medicine. Gain insights from real-world case studies, witnessing how small companies are harnessing the power of cloud native tools to create innovative robotic solutions.Join the forefront of cloud robotics and empower yourself to build, deploy, and monitor intelligent robotic applications that transform industries and shape the future.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn the basics of DevOps and Cloud Native Computing.¿ Learn how to use cloud native tools by building a robot monitoring application.¿ Learn how each tool works and understand the concepts of cloud native computing along the way. ¿ Specific examples of how to use cloud native tools in other fields such as assembly, farming and medicine.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for DevOps engineers who are already familiar with these tools and want to apply them to other projects, software developers who want to learn cloud native tools for the first time, robotics and IoT enthusiasts and engineers who want to learn cloud native tools to apply them to their projects. The only requirements are knowing the basics of Python, Node.js or Java.

Acquire the skill of managing Windows Server 2022 using the instructional approach¿¿Beginning with an introduction to computer networks and Windows Server 2022, this book takes you through the initial stages of installing and configuring Windows Server 2022. It then covers the post-installation activities that must be performed within the Windows Server 2022 framework. As you continue reading the book, it delves into advanced aspects of Windows Server 2022 operation, such as installing various roles and configuring client/server network services like Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Print and Document Services (PDS), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Web Server, Hyper-V, and other critical network services.Building on these foundations, the book leverages real-world scenarios to help you deepen your understanding of Windows Server 2022 fundamentals and provide adept solutions to complex tasks. In addition to maintenance and troubleshooting, it also teaches you the best practices for effectively managing Windows Server 2022.By the end of this book, you will have acquired the essential knowledge required to administer and oversee Windows Server environments proficiently.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn the fundamental concepts and components of the Windows Server 2022 environment.¿ Learn how to install Windows Server 2022 and complete essential post-installation tasks for optimal configuration.¿ Dive into advanced topics by mastering the installation of various roles crucial to the functioning of Windows Server 2022, such as AD DS, DNS, DHCP, WDS, PDS, WSUS, Web Server, and Hyper-V.¿ Enhance your skills by working through real-world examples, enabling you to tackle complex tasks using practical approaches and problem-solving techniques.¿ Learn the best practices for maintaining and troubleshooting Windows Server 2022 instances, ensuring your server environment's ongoing reliability and performance.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is a valuable resource for system administrators of all skill levels. It provides comprehensive coverage of Windows Server 2022 roles and features, making it an excellent choice for beginners, intermediates, and experts.

Learn how to leverage DevSecOps to secure your modern enterprise in the cloud¿¿¿"Demystifying DevSecOps in AWS" is a practical and insightful handbook designed to empower you in your pursuit of securing modern enterprises within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. This book delves deep into the world of DevSecOps, offering a thorough understanding of its fundamentals, principles, methodologies, and real-world implementation strategies. It equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to seamlessly integrate security into your development and operations workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk mitigation. With step-by-step guidance and real-world examples, this comprehensive guide navigates the intricate landscape of AWS, showcasing how to leverage its services and tools to enhance security throughout the DevSecOps lifecycle. It bridges the gap between development, security, and operations teams, fostering collaboration and automation to fortify AWS pipelines.This book is your one-stop shop for mastering DevSecOps in AWS. With it, you'll be able to protect your applications and data, and achieve operational excellence in the cloud.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn to infuse security into the DevOps lifecycle and master AWS DevSecOps.¿ Architect and implement a DevSecOps pipeline in AWS.¿ Scale DevSecOps practices to accommodate the growth of AWS environments.¿ Implement holistic security measures across the software lifecycle.¿ Learn real-world DevSecOps scenarios and lead DevSecOps initiatives.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for anyone who wants to learn about DevSecOps in AWS, including cybersecurity professionals, DevOps and SRE engineers, AWS cloud practitioners, software developers, IT managers, academic researchers, and students. A basic understanding of AWS and the software development lifecycle is required, but no prior experience with DevSecOps is necessary.

Unlock your programming potential with Kotlin - Start building todayDESCRIPTION Kotlin is a modern, expressive, and concise programming language popular among developers for its many benefits. These include its interoperability with Java, ability to build native mobile and web applications, and support for functional programming.This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Kotlin, covering everything you need to know to start building Kotlin applications, regardless of your prior programming experience.You'll start by learning the basics of Kotlin, including its variables, types, functions, and control flow statements. Then, you'll explore more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming, generics, coroutines, RxKotlin, and multiplatform development.Once you have a solid foundation in Kotlin, you'll learn how to use it to build real-world applications. You'll start with a simple Android application and then move on to more complex projects, such as a web application and a desktop application.By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Kotlin and be confident in your ability to use it to build robust, maintainable, and scalable applications.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn Kotlin syntax, type system, and basic concepts to write idiomatic, expressive, and safe code.¿ Build robust and scalable applications using Kotlin, including web, mobile, and desktop applications. Use reactive patterns and frameworks such as Spring Boot to design highly scalable and resilient applications.¿ Apply best practices and design patterns to write maintainable and reusable code.¿ Write code that is reliable and easy to maintain.¿ Become a more productive and efficient programmer.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORBuilding Kotlin Applications is for anyone who wants to learn how to build modern and scalable applications with Kotlin. Whether you are a software engineer, mobile developer, web developer, or student, this book will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Kotlin.

Learn how to build an IoT Data Analytics infrastructure. Explore advanced techniques for IoT Data Analysis with Python. Gain hands-on experience applying IoT Data Analytics to real-world situations.

Develop a solid understanding of foundational principles in machine learning. Master regression and classification methods for accurate data prediction and categorization in machine learning.

Additionally, it discusses correlated subqueries, joining and filtering datasets, using SQL in calculations, segmenting and classifying data, rolling analysis, and analyzing data over time. The book concludes with a chapter on advanced data presentation.

Learn the essentials of C# and object-oriented programming. Gain insights into best practices for quality coding. Learn how to use design patterns to write code that is reusable, flexible, and maintainable.

Experience the cutting-edge capabilities of Xcode 15 and Swift 5.9 with this enhanced edition, unraveling the latest features. Uncover the exciting advancements in iOS 17, including SwiftData, ActivityKit, SwiftUI, CoreML, and the Symbol Framework.

Unlock the power of AI with Python: Your Journey from Novice to Neural Nets¿"Pythonic AI" is a book that teaches you how to build AI models using Python. It also includes practical projects in different domains so you can see how AI is used in the real world.Besides teaching how to build AI models, the book also teaches how to understand and explore the opportunities that AI presents. It includes several hands-on projects that walk you through successful AI applications, explaining concepts like neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and generative models. Each project in the book also reiterates and reinforces the important aspects of Python scripting. You'll learn Python coding and how it can be used to build cutting-edge AI applications. The author explains each essential line of Python code in detail, taking into account the importance and difficulty of understanding.By the end of the book, you will learn how to develop a portfolio of AI projects that will help you land your dream job in AI.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Create neural network models using the TensorFlow 2 library.¿ Develop Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for computer vision tasks.¿ Develop Sequence models for Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks.¿ Create Attention-based and Transformer models.¿ Learn how to create Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs).WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for everyone who wants to learn how to build AI applications in Python, regardless of their experience level. Whether you're a student, a tech professional, a non-techie, or a technology enthusiast, this book will teach you the fundamentals of Python and AI, and show you how to apply them to real-world problems.

Learn how to build and deploy scalable, real-time search applications with Elasticsearch 8¿Elasticsearch is a powerful tool for handling and managing large amount of data. It is scalable, reliable, and fast, with various features for data analysis and search. This book is a comprehensive guide to using Elasticsearch to manage data. It starts with an overview of Elasticsearch, detailing its importance in today's world. The book further covers the basics of Elasticsearch, including installation, configuration, and index management. Next, the book covers more advanced topics, such as handling geospatial data and using aggregations to analyze data. It also covers performance optimization and administration. Throughout the book, the author provides practical examples to help you understand and apply the concepts learned.By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Elasticsearch and use it to manage and extract valuable insights from large amount of data.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn how to ingest, store, and visualize data using Elasticsearch for efficient management. ¿ Understand how Elasticsearch works and compare it to other search engines.¿ Install Elasticsearch on different operating systems.¿ Learn about Elasticsearch index management in detail.¿ Use practical examples to learn how to import data from various sources, such as relational databases and files.¿ Build high-performance search systems and optimize Elasticsearch clusters.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for everyone who wants to learn Elasticsearch, whether you are a developer, architect, database administrator, DevOps engineer, or someone curious about working with data.

The ultimate guide to prototyping for UX design mastery¿Prototyping serves as a powerful tool to present ideas to stakeholders and key individuals, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Written with the intention of benefiting those engaged in product or service design and development, this book is designed to cater to a diverse audience of professionals and technology users.Packed with meaningful insights, practical concepts, and engaging hands-on exercises, this book empowers you to craft exceptional digital experiences through the power of iterative prototyping. It expedites the learning process, enabling you to grasp UX prototyping concepts without enduring years of avoidable mistakes and the challenges of traditional learning methods. Moreover, it outlines crucial attributes and effective strategies, including developing market-friendly use cases and adapting solutions to diverse tech or business environments. The book strongly emphasizes user-centered design principles, iterative development, and proficient communication. By mastering the art of prototyping, you can elevate the user experience, mitigate design risks, and successfully deliver products that meet and exceed user expectations.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Seamlessly incorporate prototyping throughout the design process, ensuring efficient workflows from ideation to development.¿ Understand the importance of requirement gathering for prototyping¿ Learn various prototyping techniques and tools, adapting them to project needs.¿ Build interactive prototype designs using Figma and Adobe Experience Design (XD)¿ Create rapid prototypes for iterative improvements and integrate user testing for valuable insights.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for current and aspiring students, UI designers, UX designers, interaction designers, information architects, developers, usability engineers, product managers, business analysts, and technical writers.

Get the knowledge and skills you need to become a certified Google Cloud Developer¿¿¿¿¿The Google Professional Cloud Developer Exam Guide is a comprehensive study guide for the Google Professional Cloud Developer exam. It covers all the topics you need to master to design, develop, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).The book starts with an introduction to the certification and the skills and knowledge you need to pass the exam. Then, it covers the different development environments for GCP development, the most important GCP products and services, and the principles of designing high-performance and secure applications. The book also covers designing and building cloud-native applications, different application deployment strategies, and how to deploy apps and services on GCP. It also shows how to integrate applications with GCP services and how to monitor and manage app workloads. To help you prepare for the exam, the book ends with a chapter of quiz solutions.Overall, this book is a great resource for anyone preparing for the Google Professional Cloud Developer exam.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn about the basics of cloud computing, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).¿ Learn about serverless architectures and how to use them to build scalable and reliable applications.¿ Learn how to debug and profile code to improve its performance and reliability.¿ Learn about source control management and how to use it to track changes to code.¿¿¿¿ Learn about performance testing and how to use it to ensure that applications meet their performance requirements.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for software engineers, developers, and IT professionals who want to learn about cloud computing and how to develop and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform. Readers should have a basic understanding of programming and cloud computing concepts.

Everything you need to know to secure your IoT devicesThe Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing network of physical devices that are connected to the internet and can collect and exchange data. It can potentially revolutionize many industries but also raises serious security concerns.This book provides a holistic overview of the security challenges and requirements of IoT. It starts by introducing the fundamentals of IoT security, such as the different types of threats and vulnerabilities. It then discusses the security lifecycle of IoT devices, from design and deployment to operation and maintenance. This book also covers a variety of security technologies and techniques that can be used to protect IoT devices, such as encryption, authentication, and access control. In addition to the technical aspects of IoT security, this book discusses the legal and regulatory landscape that governs IoT devices. Lastly, it focuses on the ethical implications of IoT security, such as the need to protect user privacy.By the end of this book, you will have a thorough understanding of the security challenges and requirements of the IoT. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Understand the challenges and solutions for securing IoT devices, networks, and data.¿ Explore different ways to protect IoT devices.¿ Get familiar with the security implications of the different layers in the IoT architecture.¿ Develop security policies and procedures for IoT deployments.¿ Stay up-to-date with the latest IoT security threats and trends.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThe book is designed for engineering students and researchers who are studying IoT security in graduate and postgraduate courses such as computer science, information technology, electronics and communication, networking applications, and electrical and electronics. The book's content is based on the syllabus of IoT security in major Indian and international universities.

Explore and use the latest VAPT approaches and methodologies to perform comprehensive and effective security assessments¿¿This book is a comprehensive guide to Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), designed to teach and empower readers of all cybersecurity backgrounds. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced IT professional, this book will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape effectively.With a focused yet comprehensive scope, this book covers all aspects of VAPT, from the basics to the advanced techniques. It also discusses project planning, governance, and the critical PPT (People, Process, and Technology) framework, providing a holistic understanding of this essential practice. Additionally, the book emphasizes on the pre-engagement strategies and the importance of choosing the right security assessments.The book's hands-on approach teaches you how to set up a VAPT test lab and master key techniques such as reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, network pentesting, web application exploitation, wireless network testing, privilege escalation, and bypassing security controls. This will help you to improve your cybersecurity skills and become better at protecting digital assets. Lastly, the book aims to ignite your curiosity, foster practical abilities, and prepare you to safeguard digital assets effectively, bridging the gap between theory and practice in the field of cybersecurity.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Understand VAPT project planning, governance, and the PPT framework.¿ Apply pre-engagement strategies and select appropriate security assessments.¿ Set up a VAPT test lab and master reconnaissance techniques.¿ Perform practical network penetration testing and web application exploitation.¿ Write comprehensive VAPT reports for informed cybersecurity decisions.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for everyone, from beginners to experienced cybersecurity and IT professionals, who want to learn about Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT). To get the most out of this book, it's helpful to have a basic understanding of IT concepts and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Build fast, interactive, and user-friendly web applications with Vue.js. Use Vue.js to build applications that can be deployed to multiple platforms, such as the web, mobile, and desktop.

Hyperautomation and Generative AI, when combined, can create powerful new capabilities for businesses. If you are a business leader looking to improve your productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction by adopting hyperautomation and generative AI technologies, then this book is for you.

Get familiar with the fundamentals of data architecture and Cloud computing. Design and deploy enterprise data architectures on the Cloud. Learn how to leverage AI/ML to gain insights from data.

Create interactive visualizations that communicate data insights to stakeholders. Use visualizations to communicate the findings of your analysis in a way that is easy to understand and interpret.

Understand the benefits of using Knative as the framework for your serverless applications. Stay up-to-date with the latest features and capabilities of Knative. Harness Knative''s capabilities to build, deploy, and manage serverless containers.

Learn all skills needed to be a Certified Kubernetes professional¿DESCRIPTION Want to become a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)? If you're looking to take your Kubernetes skills to the next level, then you need this book.This comprehensive and easy-to-read guide is perfect for aspiring Kubernetes developers and seasoned professionals alike. It covers everything you need to know to confidently prepare for and pass the CKAD certification exam. It starts with the basics of Kubernetes, Docker, and Minikube, and then progresses to more advanced topics such as deployment strategies, pod design, networking, security, monitoring, volume, probes and more. It even includes two full scale mock exams to help you practice for the real CKAD exam. By the end of the book, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to excel in deploying and managing containerized applications in Kubernetes environments and should feel confident to appear for the CKAD exam.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Prepare you for Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKAD exam.¿ Dive deep into Kubernetes and its core and advanced concepts.¿ Explore the various kubectl commands that are essential for passing the CKAD exam.¿ Learn Tips and tricks and best practices to pass the CKAD exam.¿ Learn how to deploy, manage, monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes applications.¿ Lots of real CKAD exam-like questions including mock exam for you to practice and to assess your knowledge and identify areas where you need to improve.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is intended for anyone who is interested in taking the Certified Kubernetes application developer (CKAD) exam. The book covers core and advance Kubernetes concepts and thus is a valuable resource for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who want to learn how to develop, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes.

A must-have resource for anyone who wants to pass the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 certification examThe CompTIA Linux+ certification is a valuable credential for anyone who wants to work with Linux systems. It demonstrates your skills and knowledge of Linux administration, which is essential for getting a job or advancing your career.This comprehensive guide is designed to help you prepare for and pass the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 certification exam. It covers all the essential topics you need to know, including how to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux server environments. It also includes practice test questions to help you assess your knowledge and readiness for the exam.By the end of this book, you will be confident and prepared to take the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.KEY FEATURES ¿ Learn the essential skills for troubleshooting Linux systems.¿ A study guide that covers all the essential topics in the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 certification exam syllabus.¿ Challenge yourself with test-like questions to improve your chances of passing the exam.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn how to configure network settings, such as IP addresses, DNS servers, and hostnames.¿ Get to know the Grand Unified Bootloader (GRUB 2), which is used to boot Linux systems.¿ Learn how to manage processes in Linux.¿ Learn how to create and run a shell script in Linux. ¿ Explore and work with configuration management tools like YAML, JSON, and Ansible.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORWhether you are a beginner or an experienced Linux user, this book is the perfect resource for you to pass the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam and become a certified Linux administrator.

A complete resource for testing metaverse platforms and products¿¿¿DESCRIPTION The metaverse is an emerging technology that is growing exponentially. As the market for metaverse products and platforms continues to grow, it is important to ensure their quality. This book provides a practitioner's view of quality engineering techniques and best practices that can be leveraged in the metaverse."Testing in Metaverse" is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the metaverse, a vast and ever-evolving digital realm. It covers all aspects of the metaverse, from its platforms and technical complexities to its impact on different industries and sectors. It also discusses the importance of compliance and ethical considerations in the metaverse, as well as the allure of virtual worlds within this vast digital space. By the end of the book, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the metaverse and its potential for quality assurance. The book will help you get familiar with the different types of metaverse platforms, the technical complexities involved in their development, and the challenges of testing them effectively. The book will also help you understand the importance of compliance and ethical considerations in the metaverse and the different ways that these can be addressed.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Explore the intricacies of Metaverse technology and its integration with a broader ecosystem of products.¿ Discover the convergence of Metaverse platforms with the digital enterprise landscape.¿ Understand the relevance of Quality Engineering/Testing validation techniques for various use cases within the Metaverse.¿ Learn about the automated tools that can be harnessed to ensure efficiency in Metaverse testing.¿ Gain insights into the evolving future of the Metaverse and its implications on testing practices.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for Quality Engineering/Testing professionals seeking to grasp the testing imperatives in the Metaverse and to readers who desire an overview and understanding of this transformative digital frontier.

Learn how to use Python for vulnerability scanning, malware analysis, penetration testing, and moreDESCRIPTION Python is a powerful and versatile programming language that can be used for a wide variety of tasks, including general-purpose applications and specific use cases in cybersecurity.This book is a comprehensive guide to solving simple to moderate complexity problems in cybersecurity using Python. It starts with fundamental issues in reconnaissance and then moves on to the depths of the topics such as forensic analysis, malware and phishing analysis, and working with wireless devices. Furthermore, it also covers defensive and offensive security topics, such as system hardening, discovery and implementation, defensive security techniques, offensive security techniques, and penetration testing.By the end of this book, you will have a strong understanding of how to use Python for cybersecurity and be able to solve problems and create solutions independently. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn how to use Python for cyber forensic analysis.¿ Explore ways to analyze malware and phishing-based compromises.¿ Use network utilities to gather information, monitor network activity, and troubleshoot issues.¿ Learn how to extract and analyze hidden information in digital files.¿ Examine source code for vulnerabilities and reverse engineering to understand software behavior.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThe book is for a wide range of people interested in cybersecurity, including professionals, researchers, educators, students, and those considering a career in the field.KEY FEATURES ¿ Get familiar with the different aspects of cybersecurity, such as network security, malware analysis, and penetration testing.¿ Implement defensive strategies to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.

A practical guide to using Excel for decision making, forecasting, optimization, and more¿DESCRIPTION This book on management science serves as a valuable resource for enhancing problem-solving and decision-making skills across various domains, including organizations and business. By reading this book, you will acquire the ability to tackle complex decisions that would otherwise be challenging. The book covers a wide array of techniques, such as profit and performance maximization, Return on Investment (ROI) optimization, as well as cost, time, and risk minimization through tools like Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analysis.Throughout the book, you'll come across numerous real-life examples and case studies from diverse fields such as banking, finance, transportation, manufacturing, manpower assignment, scheduling, inventory management, and even food and product mix. The book demonstrates both linear and nonlinear techniques, utilizing Excel Solver for finding solutions. Once you grasp the usage of Solver, you'll be able to apply the learned tools effectively to address problems relevant to your background, experience, and preferences.What sets this book apart is its hands-on approach, leveraging Excel as the primary tool for problem-solving. Rather than relying on complex mathematical formulations and algorithms, you'll learn how to set up and solve problems in a straightforward manner using Excel.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn how to set up decision making models on Excel.¿ Solve optimization problems in the areas of business and operations.¿ Harness the power of the Excel Solver add-in.¿ Apply Monte Carlo simulations of risky investments using Excel.¿ Learn how to predict future values using Excel forecasting features.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for any business or operations practitioner, regardless of their role or experience level. Whether you are an analyst, a business professional, or a student, this book can help you to improve your problem-solving and decision-making skills.