Publisher\\'s Note: This edition from 2018 is outdated. A new third edition, updated for 2020 featuring Python 3.8, with coverage extended to include Azure, AWS, and Ansible 2.8, and data analysis using Elastic Stack has just been published.Key FeaturesExplore the power of Python libraries to tackle difficult network problems efficiently and effectivelyUse Python for network device automation, DevOps, and software-defined networkingBecome an ex...

Get to grips with the latest container examples, Python 3 features, GitLab DevOps, network data analysis, and cloud networking to get the most out of Python for network engineering with the latest edition of this bestselling guide Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesLeverage Python's powerful libraries and frameworks to build production-ready network automation solutions efficiently and effectivelyImpleme...

New edition of the bestselling guide to mastering Python Networking, updated to Python 3 and including the latest on network data analysis, Cloud Networking, Ansible 2.8, and new librariesKey FeaturesExplore the power of Python libraries to tackle difficult network problems efficiently and effectively, including pyATS, Nornir, and Ansible 2.8Use Python and Ansible for DevOps, network device automation, DevOps, and software-defined networkingBec...

Today's network is about agility, automation, and continuous improvement. In Kafka Up and Running for Network DevOps, we will be on a journey to learn and set up the hugely popular Apache Kafka data messaging system. Kafka is unique in its principle to treat network data as a continuous flow of information that can adapt to the ever-changing business requirements. Whether you need a system to aggregate log messages, collect metrics, or something else, Kafka can be the reliable, hi...

Transform your network operations with AI-powered automation, and learn code generation, prompt engineering, and practical recipes for building custom network tools using AI assistants and PythonKey FeaturesLeverage AI assistants like OpenAI and Claude to build network automation solutionsUse prompt engineering and AI tools to automate network setup, monitoring, and threat detectionBuild AI-assisted network configuration, monitoring, and manage...

Power up your network applications with Python programmingKey FeaturesMaster Python skills to develop powerful network applicationsGrasp the fundamentals and functionalities of SDNDesign multi-threaded, event-driven architectures for echo and chat serversBook DescriptionThis Learning Path highlights major aspects of Python network programming such as writing simple networking clients, creating and deployi...

Learn how to use modern monitoring tools for building network observability solutions that enhance operations and promote an effective automation strategy, with step-by-step guidance and practical examples Key FeaturesCraft a dynamic observability stack with real-world, practical applicationsBuild intuitive dashboards and alerts by collecting and normalizing diverse network dataLeverage observability data to strengthen automation strategies for...

Become an expert in implementing advanced, network-related tasks with Python.Key FeaturesBuild the skills to perform all networking tasks using Python with easeUse Python for network device automation, DevOps, and software-defined networkingGet practical guidance to networking with PythonBook DescriptionThis book begins with a review of the TCP/ IP protocol suite and a refresher of the core elements of the Python language. Ne...

How can you realize MySQL's full power? With High Performance MySQL, you'll learn advanced techniques for everything from setting service-level objectives to designing schemas, indexes, and queries to tuning your server, operating system, and hardware to achieve your platform's full potential. This guide also teaches database administrators safe and practical ways to scale applications through replication, load balancing, high availability, and failover.Updated to reflect ...

This book is an implementation tutorial covering step-by-step procedures, examples, and sample code, and has a practical approach to set up a Samba 4 Server as an Active Directory Domain Controller and also set up different Samba 4 server roles. This book is ideal for system administrators who are new to the Samba 4 software, and who are looking to get a good grounding in how to use Samba 4 to implement Active Directory Services. It's assumed that you will have some experience with general...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a Big Data enthusiast and wish to use Hadoop v2 to solve your problems, then this book is for you. This book is for Java programmers with little to moderate knowledge of Hadoop MapReduce. This is also a one-stop reference for developers and system admins who want to quickly get up to speed with using Hadoop v2. It would be helpful to have a basic knowledge of software development using Java and a basic working kno...

Organize your network resources by learning how to design, manage, and maintain Active Directory. Updated to cover Windows Server 2012, the fifth edition of this bestselling book gives you a thorough grounding in Microsoft’s network directory service by explaining concepts in an easy-to-understand, narrative style.You’ll negotiate a maze of technologies for deploying a scalable and reliable AD infrastructure, with new chapters on management tools, searching the AD database, authent...