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Overcoming IT Complexity

Simplify Operations, Enable Innovation, and Cultivate Successful Cloud Outcomes

by Lee Atchison ...

The cloud promises cost savings, agility, and more. But the increasing complexity of modern IT systems often prevents businesses from realizing the outcomes they sought by moving to the cloud in the first place. At the core of this complexity is technical debt. Ad hoc decisions, traditional approaches, and "quick and dirty" solutions add up to fragile, more complex systems (and organizations)- ... Read more

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The cloud promises cost savings, agility, and more. But the increasing complexity of modern IT systems often prevents businesses from realizing the outcomes they sought by moving to the cloud in the first place. At the core of this complexity is technical debt. Ad hoc decisions, traditional approaches, and "quick and dirty" solutions add up to fragile, more complex systems (and organizations)-
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Ultimate Java Design Patterns

by Ricken Bazolo ...

Design patterns are the shared language of great software engineering — and mastering them is what separates Java developers who write code from architects who build systems. Ultimate Java Design Patterns gives you a comprehensive, practical command of every major pattern category, from Foundational Creational, Structural, and Behavioral patterns to Concurrency, Architectural, and emerging AI ... Read more

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Design patterns are the shared language of great software engineering — and mastering them is what separates Java developers who write code from architects who build systems. Ultimate Java Design Patterns gives you a comprehensive, practical command of every major pattern category, from Foundational Creational, Structural, and Behavioral patterns to Concurrency, Architectural, and emerging AI
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Ultimate Unity for Multiplayer VR Development

by Niraj Vishwakarma ...

Create Cutting-Edge Multiplayer VR in Unity with XR Toolkit & Photon Fusion Key Features ● Explore AR, VR, and MR evolution with cutting-edge hardware and tools. ● Master multiplayer VR and networking with Unity and Photon Fusion. ● Build cross-platform XR apps using Unity XR Toolkit and OpenXR. Book Description Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) are revolutionizing industries, from ... Read more

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Create Cutting-Edge Multiplayer VR in Unity with XR Toolkit & Photon Fusion Key Features ● Explore AR, VR, and MR evolution with cutting-edge hardware and tools. ● Master multiplayer VR and networking with Unity and Photon Fusion. ● Build cross-platform XR apps using Unity XR Toolkit and OpenXR. Book Description Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) are revolutionizing industries, from
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Kubernetes – An Enterprise Guide

Master containerized application deployments, integrate enterprise systems, and achieve scalability

by Marc Boorshtein, Scott Surovich ...

Enhance your Kubernetes skills with Istio integration, security best practices, advanced CI/CD techniques, and effective monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana. Gain expertise in multitenancy, secrets management, and global load balancing to optimize deployments, improve security, and streamline operations in enterprise environments.Key FeaturesPractical insights on running Kubernetes in ... Read more

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Enhance your Kubernetes skills with Istio integration, security best practices, advanced CI/CD techniques, and effective monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana. Gain expertise in multitenancy, secrets management, and global load balancing to optimize deployments, improve security, and streamline operations in enterprise environments.Key FeaturesPractical insights on running Kubernetes in
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Text and Social Media Analytics for Fake News and Hate Speech Detection

Edited by Hemant Kumar Soni, Sanjiv Sharma, G. R. Sinha ...

Identifying and stopping the dissemination of fabricated news, hate speech, or deceptive information camouflaged as legitimate news poses a significant technological hurdle. This book presents emergent methodologies and technological approaches of natural language processing through machine learning for counteracting the spread of fake news and hate speech on social media platforms.Covers various ... Read more

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Identifying and stopping the dissemination of fabricated news, hate speech, or deceptive information camouflaged as legitimate news poses a significant technological hurdle. This book presents emergent methodologies and technological approaches of natural language processing through machine learning for counteracting the spread of fake news and hate speech on social media platforms.Covers various
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AI, Blockchain, and Metaverse in Hospitality and Tourism Industry 4.0

Case Studies and Analysis

Edited by Adel Ben Youssef, Pushan Kumar Dutta, Ruchi Doshi, Manohar Sajnani ...

The book offers a critical exploration of the integration of AI, blockchain, and metaverse technology in the hospitality and tourism industry to investigate the potential of these technologies in revolutionizing the industry. This comprehensive work studies, with practical examples, how cutting-edge technologies of Industry 4.0 are transforming luxury industry into a high-touch, hyper-personalized ... Read more

$359.99 AUD

The book offers a critical exploration of the integration of AI, blockchain, and metaverse technology in the hospitality and tourism industry to investigate the potential of these technologies in revolutionizing the industry. This comprehensive work studies, with practical examples, how cutting-edge technologies of Industry 4.0 are transforming luxury industry into a high-touch, hyper-personalized
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Availability and Capacity Management in the Cloud

An ITSM Narrative Account

by Daniel McLean ...

In Availability and Capacity Management in the Cloud: An ITSM narrative, Daniel McLean’s fictional IT service management practitioner, Chris, faces the challenge of integrating cloud services into an ITSM structure. Based on the real-life experience of the author and other ITSM practitioners, this book tells the story of a cloud services implementation, exposing potential pitfalls and exploring ... Read more

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In Availability and Capacity Management in the Cloud: An ITSM narrative, Daniel McLean’s fictional IT service management practitioner, Chris, faces the challenge of integrating cloud services into an ITSM structure. Based on the real-life experience of the author and other ITSM practitioners, this book tells the story of a cloud services implementation, exposing potential pitfalls and exploring
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Creating Components

Object Oriented, Concurrent, and Distributed Computing in Java

by Charles W. Kann ...

Concurrency is a powerful technique for developing efficient and lightning- fast software. For instance, concurrency can be used in common applications such as online order processing to speed processing and ensure transaction reliability. However, mastering concurrency is one of the greatest challenges for both new and veteran programmers. Softwar ... Read more

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Concurrency is a powerful technique for developing efficient and lightning- fast software. For instance, concurrency can be used in common applications such as online order processing to speed processing and ensure transaction reliability. However, mastering concurrency is one of the greatest challenges for both new and veteran programmers. Softwar
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Advanced LISP Technology

Edited by Taiichi Yuasa, Hiroshi G. Okuno ...

Developments in Lisp technology have been accelerated by a number of factors, including the increased interest in Artificial Intelligence and the emergence of Common Lisp. Advanced Lisp Technology, the fourth volume in the Advanced Information Processing Technology series, brings together various Japanese researchers working in the field of Lisp te ... Read more

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Developments in Lisp technology have been accelerated by a number of factors, including the increased interest in Artificial Intelligence and the emergence of Common Lisp. Advanced Lisp Technology, the fourth volume in the Advanced Information Processing Technology series, brings together various Japanese researchers working in the field of Lisp te
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Information Networking in Asia

Edited by Hiroaki Higaki, Yoshitaka Shibata, Makoto Takizawa ...

This volume comprises a collection of papers from the 12th international conference on information networking. (ICOIN-12) held in Tokyo 1998. Technical papers on communication networks and distributed systems were presented, along side internet-based electronic commerce network systems, academic research papers, e.g. high-speed communication ATM. ... Read more

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This volume comprises a collection of papers from the 12th international conference on information networking. (ICOIN-12) held in Tokyo 1998. Technical papers on communication networks and distributed systems were presented, along side internet-based electronic commerce network systems, academic research papers, e.g. high-speed communication ATM.
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Overlay Networks

Toward Information Networking.

by Sasu Tarkoma ...

With their ability to solve problems in massive information distribution and processing, while keeping scaling costs low, overlay systems represent a rapidly growing area of R&D with important implications for the evolution of Internet architecture.Inspired by the author’s articles on content based routing, Overlay Networks: Toward Information Networking provides a complete introduction to overlay ... Read more

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With their ability to solve problems in massive information distribution and processing, while keeping scaling costs low, overlay systems represent a rapidly growing area of R&D with important implications for the evolution of Internet architecture.Inspired by the author’s articles on content based routing, Overlay Networks: Toward Information Networking provides a complete introduction to overlay
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Ultimate Rocky Linux 9 for Network Administration

by Cesar Alonso Morera Alpizar ...

Build, Automate and Scale Enterprise Systems with Rocky Linux, Docker and Ansible. Key Features ● A comprehensive guide to Rocky Linux 9.5 server administration. ● Hands-on deployment of AWS cloud with real-world scenarios. ● Deep dive into virtualization, containers, and automation. ● Secure and optimize enterprise systems, using industry best practices. Book Description Rocky Linux has rapidly ... Read more

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Build, Automate and Scale Enterprise Systems with Rocky Linux, Docker and Ansible. Key Features ● A comprehensive guide to Rocky Linux 9.5 server administration. ● Hands-on deployment of AWS cloud with real-world scenarios. ● Deep dive into virtualization, containers, and automation. ● Secure and optimize enterprise systems, using industry best practices. Book Description Rocky Linux has rapidly
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Prompting Python for Full Stack Development

by Temidayo Adefioye ...

Python skills open doors across software development, data, automation, and AI — and enable writing working code faster using natural language. Prompting Python for Full Stack Development shows you how to build real Python applications while using AI tools to generate, debug, and refine code at every stage of the development process. You begin with Python fundamentals — syntax, data structures, ... Read more

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Python skills open doors across software development, data, automation, and AI — and enable writing working code faster using natural language. Prompting Python for Full Stack Development shows you how to build real Python applications while using AI tools to generate, debug, and refine code at every stage of the development process. You begin with Python fundamentals — syntax, data structures,
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System Design for the LLM Era

Patterns and principles for production-grade AI architecture

by Sampriti Mitra ...

STOP building fragile AI wrappers; START designing resilient AI systems.Key FeaturesFrom LLM fundamentals to real-world practicalitiesPatterns and principles for architecting LLM-based systemsLearn from in-depth case studiesDecouple from premium models using tiered fallbackEvent-driven architectures for decoupling high-latency agentic workflowsCost management approachesSecurity strategies for LLM ... Read more

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STOP building fragile AI wrappers; START designing resilient AI systems.Key FeaturesFrom LLM fundamentals to real-world practicalitiesPatterns and principles for architecting LLM-based systemsLearn from in-depth case studiesDecouple from premium models using tiered fallbackEvent-driven architectures for decoupling high-latency agentic workflowsCost management approachesSecurity strategies for LLM
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Azure Data and AI Architect Handbook

Adopt a structured approach to designing data and AI solutions at scale on Microsoft Azure

by Olivier Mertens, Breght Van Baelen ...

Master core data architecture design concepts and Azure Data & AI services to gain a cloud data and AI architect's perspective to developing end-to-end solutions Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesTranslate and implement conceptual architectures with the right Azure servicesInject artificial intelligence into data solutions for advanced analyticsLeverage ... Read more

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Master core data architecture design concepts and Azure Data & AI services to gain a cloud data and AI architect's perspective to developing end-to-end solutions Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesTranslate and implement conceptual architectures with the right Azure servicesInject artificial intelligence into data solutions for advanced analyticsLeverage
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Practical Ansible 2

Automate infrastructure, manage configuration, and deploy applications with Ansible 2.9

by Daniel Oh, James Freeman, Fabio Alessandro Locati ...

Leverage the power of Ansible to gain complete control over your systems and automate application deploymentKey FeaturesUse Ansible 2.9 to automate and control your infrastructureDelve into advanced functionality such as plugins and custom modules in AnsibleAutomate and orchestrate major cloud platforms such as OpenStack, AWS, and Azure using AnsibleBook DescriptionAnsible enables you to automate ... Read more

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Leverage the power of Ansible to gain complete control over your systems and automate application deploymentKey FeaturesUse Ansible 2.9 to automate and control your infrastructureDelve into advanced functionality such as plugins and custom modules in AnsibleAutomate and orchestrate major cloud platforms such as OpenStack, AWS, and Azure using AnsibleBook DescriptionAnsible enables you to automate
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Ultimate KubeVirt for OpenShift Virtualization

by Dhirendra Kumar, Ishan Khare ...

Bridge Virtualization and Cloud-Native with Kubevirt and Openshift. Key Features ● Deploy and manage VMs in OpenShift, using Kubernetes-native tools. ● Automate VM provisioning with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines. ● Secure, monitor, and optimize VMs in hybrid cloud environments. ● Explore real-world use cases, golden images, and multi-cloud setup. Book Description KubeVirt brings virtualization ... Read more

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Bridge Virtualization and Cloud-Native with Kubevirt and Openshift. Key Features ● Deploy and manage VMs in OpenShift, using Kubernetes-native tools. ● Automate VM provisioning with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines. ● Secure, monitor, and optimize VMs in hybrid cloud environments. ● Explore real-world use cases, golden images, and multi-cloud setup. Book Description KubeVirt brings virtualization
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Building Next-Gen Conversational AI

A Python Implementation of RAG with LangChain for LLM Augmentation

by Wyatt Carter ...

Building Next-Gen Conversational AI: A Python Implementation of RAG with LangChain for LLM AugmentationThis book dives deep into the exciting world of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and Large Language Models (LLMs) – the building blocks of powerful next-generation conversational AI. You'll explore how RAG systems leverage LLMs to create intelligent information retrieval systems that ... Read more

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Building Next-Gen Conversational AI: A Python Implementation of RAG with LangChain for LLM AugmentationThis book dives deep into the exciting world of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and Large Language Models (LLMs) – the building blocks of powerful next-generation conversational AI. You'll explore how RAG systems leverage LLMs to create intelligent information retrieval systems that
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Industrial Digital Transformation

Accelerate digital transformation with business optimization, AI, and Industry 4.0

by Shyam Varan Nath, Ann Dunkin, Mahesh Chowdhary, Nital Patel ...

Delve into industrial digital transformation and learn how to implement modern business strategies powered by digital technologies as well as organization and cultural optimizationKey FeaturesIdentify potential industry disruptors from various business domains and emerging technologiesLeverage existing resources to identify new avenues for generating digital revenueBoost digital transformation ... Read more

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Delve into industrial digital transformation and learn how to implement modern business strategies powered by digital technologies as well as organization and cultural optimizationKey FeaturesIdentify potential industry disruptors from various business domains and emerging technologiesLeverage existing resources to identify new avenues for generating digital revenueBoost digital transformation
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Código sintético: el arte de orquestar agentes de IA: arquitectura, economía y criterio de ingeniería en la era multiagente

by Sergio Perez Ruiz ...

¿Cómo construir sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial que no colapsen a escala empresarial?En la era de la IA agéntica, la verdadera ventaja competitiva no radica en consumir modelos de lenguaje, sino en orquestarlos con criterio de ingeniería, resiliencia y eficiencia económica.Código sintético es la guía arquitectónica definitiva para desarrolladores senior, líderes técnicos y arquitectos de ... Read more

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¿Cómo construir sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial que no colapsen a escala empresarial?En la era de la IA agéntica, la verdadera ventaja competitiva no radica en consumir modelos de lenguaje, sino en orquestarlos con criterio de ingeniería, resiliencia y eficiencia económica.Código sintético es la guía arquitectónica definitiva para desarrolladores senior, líderes técnicos y arquitectos de
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Edge Computing

Enhancing Computational Efficiency at the Network's Edge

by Jacob Richardson ...

Series Book 2 - Edge Computing
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Edge Computing stands at the forefront of technological innovation, transforming the way we process and utilize data. This comprehensive guide delves into the core principles of edge computing, exploring its architecture, benefits, and real-world applications across various industries.Discover how edge computing brings data processing closer to the source, ... Read more

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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Edge Computing stands at the forefront of technological innovation, transforming the way we process and utilize data. This comprehensive guide delves into the core principles of edge computing, exploring its architecture, benefits, and real-world applications across various industries.Discover how edge computing brings data processing closer to the source,
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Enabling Microservice Success

Managing Technical, Organizational, and Cultural Challenges

by Sarah Wells ...

Microservices can be a very effective approach for delivering value to your organization and to your customers. If you get them right, microservices help you to move fast by making changes to small parts of your system hundreds of times a day. But if you get them wrong, microservices will just make everything more complicated.In this book, technical engineering leader Sarah Wells provides ... Read more

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Microservices can be a very effective approach for delivering value to your organization and to your customers. If you get them right, microservices help you to move fast by making changes to small parts of your system hundreds of times a day. But if you get them wrong, microservices will just make everything more complicated.In this book, technical engineering leader Sarah Wells provides
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GPU-Accelerated Computing with Python 3 and CUDA

From low-level kernels to real-world applications in scientific computing and machine learning

by Niels Cautaerts, Hossein Ghorbanfekr ...

Accelerate your Python code on the GPU using CUDA, Numba, and modern libraries to solve real-world problems faster and more efficiently.Key FeaturesBuild a solid foundation in CUDA with Python, from kernel design to execution and debuggingOptimize GPU performance with efficient memory access, CUDA streams, and multi-GPU scalingUse JAX, CuPy, RAPIDS, and Numba to accelerate numerical computing and ... Read more

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Accelerate your Python code on the GPU using CUDA, Numba, and modern libraries to solve real-world problems faster and more efficiently.Key FeaturesBuild a solid foundation in CUDA with Python, from kernel design to execution and debuggingOptimize GPU performance with efficient memory access, CUDA streams, and multi-GPU scalingUse JAX, CuPy, RAPIDS, and Numba to accelerate numerical computing and
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Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions: Exam Guide 70-535

A complete guide to passing the 70-535 Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions exam

by Sjoukje Zaal ...

Get certified as an Azure architect by acing the 70-535 Architecting Microsoft Solutions (70-535) exam using this comprehensive guide with full coverage of the exam objectives Key FeaturesLearn to successfully design and architect powerful solutions on the Azure Cloud platformEnhance your skills with mock tests and practice questionsA detailed certification guide that will help you ace the 70-535 ... Read more

$56.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get certified as an Azure architect by acing the 70-535 Architecting Microsoft Solutions (70-535) exam using this comprehensive guide with full coverage of the exam objectives Key FeaturesLearn to successfully design and architect powerful solutions on the Azure Cloud platformEnhance your skills with mock tests and practice questionsA detailed certification guide that will help you ace the 70-535
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