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Design and architect new generation cloud-based data warehouses using Azure and AWS. This book provides an in-depth understanding of how to build modern cloud-native data warehouses, as well as their history and evolution.The book starts by covering foundational data warehouse concepts, and introduces modern features such as distributed processing, big data storage, data streaming, and processing data on the cloud. You will gain an understanding of the synergy, relevance, and usage data warehousing standard practices in the modern world of distributed data processing. The authors walk you through the essential concepts of Data Mesh, Data Lake, Lakehouse, and Delta Lake. And they demonstrate the services and offerings available on Azure and AWS that deal with data orchestration, data democratization, data governance, data security, and business intelligence. After completing this book, you will be ready to design and architect enterprise-grade, cloud-based modern data warehouses using industry best practices and guidelines.What You Will LearnUnderstand the core concepts underlying modern data warehousesDesign and build cloud-native data warehousesGain a practical approach to architecting and building data warehouses on Azure and AWSImplement modern data warehousing components such as Data Mesh, Data Lake, Delta Lake, and LakehouseProcess data through pandas and evaluate your model¿s performance using metrics such as F1-score, precision, and recallApply deep learning to supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised anomaly detection tasks for tabular datasets and time series applicationsWho This Book Is For Experienced developers, cloud architects, and technology enthusiasts looking to build cloud-based modern data warehouses using Azure and AWS

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing volume of data that holds immense potential for driving business success. However, many businesses struggle to harness this potential due to a lack of understanding and effective utilization of data within their culture. This book is a comprehensive guide that unveils the transformative power of data and provides actionable insights to cultivate a data-driven organizational culture.The book emphasizes data strategy and data governance's pivotal role in cultivating a mature data culture using practical insights, frameworks, and best practices. This approach ensures robust data culture structures that uphold data integrity, accessibility, and accountability. These structures operate on the people, processes, and technology through analytics, literacy, governance, process management, and data inventory management.The authors introduce the groundbreaking Usage and Flow Data Culture Model, a unique framework that enables organizations to evaluate and reshape their data culture based on distinct cultural types: Preservationist, Protectionist, Traditional, and Progressive. Each culture type is carefully dissected, revealing associated challenges and opportunities, uncovering suitable strategies in the process. Developing a worthy data culture necessitates a shift in mindset and the development of relevant skills across the organization. Building a Data Culture is your roadmap to fostering data literacy, promoting data-driven decision-making, and cultivating a data-driven mindset. What You'll LearnAssess your organization's current data cultureIdentify cultural strengths and weaknesses within your organizationDevelop a data governance programDefine data policies and standards and establish decision-making processesWho This Book is ForProfessionals and leaders across various industries who are interested in building a data culture within their organizations. The typical reader may have a background in data management, analytics, business intelligence, or technology, but the book is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers with varying levels of expertise.

Implement a basic Enterprise Architecture from start to finish using a four-stage, wheel-based approach. Aided by real-world examples, this book shows what elements are needed for the initial implementation of a fundamental Enterprise Architecture.The book's pragmatic approach keeps existing architecture frameworks and methodologies in mind while providing instructions that are readable and applicable to all. The Enterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel builds on the methodology of existing architecture frameworks and allows you to apply the theory more pragmatically and closer to the reality that an architect encounters in daily practice.While the main focus of the book is on the actual steps taken to design an Enterprise Architecture, other important topics include architecture origin, definition, domains, visualization, and roles. Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture is the ideal handbook for the architect who is asked to implement an Enterprise Architecture in an existing organization.What You'll Learn Identify a company's needs and develop an appropriate strategy to satisfy those needs Implement measurable goals and objectives for a baseline architecture Create meaningful catalogues, diagrams, and maps to communicate the architecture to an organization Measure the progress of implementing the architectureWho This Book Is For Novice (Enterprise and Business) architects Senior management Executives

Learn to write algorithms and program in the new field of quantum computing. This second edition is updated to equip you with the latest knowledge and tools needed to be a complex problem-solver in this ever-evolving landscape. The book has expanded its coverage of current and future advancements and investments by IT companies in this emerging technology. Most chapters are thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest updates to IBM Quantum's systems and offerings, such as improved algorithms, integrating hardware advancements, software enhancements, bug fixes, and more. Yoüll examine quantum computing in the cloud and run experiments there on a real quantum device. Along the way yoüll cover game theory with the Magic Square, an example of quantum pseudo-telepathy. Yoüll also learn to write code using QISKit, Python SDK, and other APIs such as QASM and execute it against simulators (local or remote) or a real quantum computer. Then peek inside the inner workings of the Bell states for entanglement, Grover¿s algorithm for linear search, Shor¿s algorithm for integer factorization, and other algorithms in the fields of optimization, and more. Finally, yoüll learn the current quantum algorithms for entanglement, random number generation, linear search, integer factorization, and others. By the end of this book, yoüll understand how quantum computing provides massive parallelism and significant computational speedups over classical computersWhat You'll LearnWrite algorithms that provide superior performance over their classical counterpartsCreate a quantum number generator: the quintessential coin flip with a quantum twistExamine the quantum algorithms in use today for random number generation, linear search, and moreDiscover quantum teleportationHandle the counterfeit coin problem, a classic puzzle Put your knowledge to the testwith more than 150 practice exercises Who This Book Is ForDevelopers, programmers, computer science researchers, teachers, and students.

Learn ASP.NET Core APIs delivered in its latest version of the Microsoft Framework: .NET 8. This book will show you how to develop APIs with ASP.NET Core 8. Author Anthony Giretti will reveal all you need to know about HTTP protocol, REST architecture style, and ASP.NET Core 8.You will learn what reflexes and mindset a developer must have to approach the development of an API of medium complexity. By performing CRUD operations on a SQL Server database, you will see how to set up a clean and reliable application with industry best practices (clean code, security, observability, optimization and testing). After completing Coding Clean, Reliable, and Safe REST APIs with ASP.NET Core 8, you will be able to develop many kinds of APIs that require a senior developer level of knowledge and provide your customers with high-quality APIs.What You Will LearnDiscover the latest version of ASP.NET Core 8Code REST APIs with minimal APIsBecome familiar with clean code principlesOptimize performances with caching, background tasks and moreMake APIs resilient by handling SQL and HttpClient transient errorsUnderstand the importance of observabilityImplement Authentication and AuthorizationGrasp OWASP principlesProtect sensitive dataMaster unit testing best practices Who This Book Is ForBeginner and intermediate professionals wishing to build clean, reliable and safe ASP.NET Core APIs and elevate their skills to a senior developer level.

Explore the concepts and techniques that are essential for designing, optimizing, and maintaining SSD (solid state drive) firmware. This book discusses the role of firmware in the functioning of SSDs and the importance of keeping firmware up to date to ensure optimal performance and security.The book starts with an introduction to SSD firmware and its role in SSDs. You will then learn basic NAND operations and common firmware features, followed by various design considerations and best practices for optimizing and maintaining SSD firmware. Moving ahead, you will learn some of the advanced features that are included in modern SSD firmware, such as wear leveling algorithms, garbage collection algorithms, error prevention and correction methods, and algorithms to reduce write amplification. User data flow and exception handling are discussed next, along with performance and debugging. To wrap things up, you will gain insight into possible future developments and innovations inSSD firmware.After reading this book, you will have a solid understanding of the key concepts and techniques that are crucial to designing, optimizing, and maintaining SSD firmware.What Will You LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of NAND flash memory, including its architecture, operation, and limitationsExplore the basics and evolution of firmware, specifically in the context of SSDsGrasp the basics of firmware, including its purpose, structure, and development processSurvey the specific features of SSD firmware, such as wear leveling, error correction, and garbage collectionUnderstand performance criteria for SSDsMaster the art of designing a fundamental SSD firmware, encompassing host interfaces and vital requirements Who Is This Book For:Engineers involved in designing and developing firmware.

Learn and implement responsible AI models using Python. This book will teach you how to balance ethical challenges with opportunities in artificial intelligence.The book starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of AI, with special emphasis given to the key principles of responsible AI. The authors then walk you through the critical issues of detecting and mitigating bias, making AI decisions understandable, preserving privacy, ensuring security, and designing robust models. Along the way, yoüll gain an overview of tools, techniques, and code examples to implement the key principles you learn in real-world scenarios.The book concludes with a chapter devoted to fostering a deeper understanding of responsible AI¿s profound implications for the future. Each chapter offers a hands-on approach, enriched with practical insights and code snippets, enabling you to translate ethical considerations into actionable solutions. What You Will LearnUnderstand the principles of responsible AI and their importance in today's digital worldMaster techniques to detect and mitigate bias in AIExplore methods and tools for achieving transparency and explainabilityDiscover best practices for privacy preservation and security in AIGain insights into designing robust and reliable AI modelsWho This Book Is ForAI practitioners, data scientists, machine learning engineers, researchers, policymakers, and students interested in the ethical aspects of AI

Expert MySQL is the leading reference for learning, understanding, and extending the MySQL server. It unlocks the full promise of open source by showing how to modify the code, create your own storage engine, build your own authentication plugins, and even add your own functions and commands to the SQL language. No other book provides the level of detail or the extensive examples of the inner workings of MySQL that have taken engineers years to master. Expert MySQL is a must have book for all systems integrators, engineers, and software developers working with the MySQL server code. Expert MySQL is also a wealth of information on key aspects of MySQL internals. You'll learn about internal query representation, how the optimizer creates execution plans, and how to exert control over those plans for optimal performance in your environment. You'll even learn to build your own query optimizer, giving insight that can help you understand and resolve tough performance problems. High-availability and replication are also covered, making Expert MySQL a must-have book for anyone doing high-end work involving MySQL. Shows how to customize MySQL and its storage and authentication engines Provides in-depth knowledge of internals for use in query tuning and performance troubleshooting Covers high-end features such as high-availability and replication

This book will teach you the core concepts of blockchain technology in a concise manner through straightforward, concrete examples using a range of programming languages, including Python and Solidity. The 50 programs presented in this book are all you need to gain a firm understanding of blockchain and how to implement it.The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of blockchain technology, followed by a review of its types, framework, applications and challenges. Moving ahead, you will learn basic blockchain programming with hash functions, authentication code, and Merkle trees. You will then dive into the basics of bitcoin, including wallets, digital keys, transactions, digital signatures, and more. This is followed by a crash course on Ethereum programming, its network, and ecosystem. As you progress through the book, you will also learn about Hyperledger and put your newly-gained knowledge to work through case studies and example applications. After reading this book, you will understand blockchain¿s underlying concepts and its common implementations. What You Will LearnMaster theoretical and practical implementations of various blockchain components using PythonImplement hashing, Merkel trees, and smart contracts using the Solidity programming language for various applicationsGrasp the internal structure of EVM and its implementation in smart contractsUnderstand why blockchain plays an essential role in cryptocurrencies and identify possible applications beyond cryptocurrenciesInvestigate and apply alternative blockchain solutions using Hyperledger, including its integration and deploymentExplore research opportunities through case studies and gain an overview of implementation using various languages Who Is This Book For:Anyone who is new to blockchain and wants to gain anan understanding of how it works and can be implemented.

Master VMware Workstation to create and run virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes clusters simultaneously on physical devices without having to reformat or dual boot the underlying device. This book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to creating and managing virtual machines using VMware Workstation, a software solution that provides a type-2 hypervisor, or desktop hypervisor, that runs on x64 Windows and Linux-based operating systems. This book focuses on the Windows version.Yoüll start with an overview of hypervisors and desktop hypervisors. You'll then look at resources, such as CPU, memory, and networking, and how they are configured in a virtual environment. In the final chapters, yoüll learn how to configure Workstation Pro to run and manage virtual machines before going on to build example virtual machines, including how to build a nested vSphere environment. Once built yoüll see how to manage these virtual machines, before finally upgrading your VMware Workstation Pro environment.In the end, yoüll learn how to build and manage different virtual machines running on different operating systems and build an ESXi lab environment with VMware Workstation. What You'll Learn Examine hypervisors and desktop hypervisorsUnderstand how to install and configure VMware WorkstationGain practical knowledge on building and managing virtual machines on different OSsSupport and troubleshoot VMware Workstation environments. Who This Book Is ForDevelopers, IT professionals that remote, home, and BYOD

Master Oracle Database administration in both on-premises and cloud environments. This new edition covers the tasks yoüll need to perform to keep your databases stable, tuned, and running. The book also includes administrative tasks specific to cloud environments, including the Oracle Autonomous Database running in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. New in this edition is help for DBAs who are becoming involved in data management, and a look at the idea of a converged database and what that means in handling various data types and workloads. The book covers some of the machine learning features now in Oracle and shows how the same SQL that you know for database administration also helps you with data management tasks. The information in this book helps you to apply the right solution at the right time, mitigating risk and making robust choices that protect your data and avoid midnight phone calls.Data management is increasingly a DBA function, and DBAs areoften called upon for help in getting data loaded into analytics environments such as a data lakehouse or a data mesh. This book addresses this fast-growing new role for database administrators and helps you build on your existing knowledge to make the transition into a new skill set that is in high demand. Yoüll learn how to look at data optimization from the standpoint of data analysis and machine learning so that you can be seen as a key player in preparing your organization¿s data for those type of activities. Yoüll know how to pull back information from a combination of relational tables and JSON structures. Yoüll become familiar with the tools that Oracle Database provides to make analytics easier and more straightforward. And yoüll learn simpler ways to manage time-based tables that eliminate the need for painfully creating triggers to track the history of row changes over time.This book builds your skills as an Oracle Database administrator with the aim of helping you to be seen as a key player in data management as your organization pivots toward cloud computing and a greater use of machine learning and analytics technologies.What You'll LearnConfigure and manage Oracle 23c databases both on-premises and in the cloudMeet your DBA responsibilities in the Oracle Cloud and with Database Cloud ServicesPerform administrative tasks for Autonomous Database dedicated environmentsPerform DBA tasks and effectively use data management tools Migrate from on-premises to the Oracle Cloud InfrastructureTroubleshoot issues with Oracle 23c databases and quickly solve performance problemsArchitect cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud database environments Who This Book Is ForOracle database administrators (DBAs) who want to becurrent with the new features in Oracle Database 23c. For any DBA who is tasked with managing Oracle databases in cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud configurations. Also helpful for data architects who are designing analytic solutions in data lakehouse and data mesh environments.

This book will help you analyze traces and logs from different software environments and communicate analysis results using a pattern language that covers everything from a small debugging log to a distributed trace with billions of messages from hundreds of computers, thousands of software components, threads, and processes.The book begins with the basic terminology of operating systems and programming, the foundation for understanding trace and log analysis. It then talks about patterns that help describe problems from a user¿s view and patterns for errors and failures. Then, the book covers a range of trace patterns that group messages, and explores how logs depict software activities. It even examines specific message patterns and how they connect in a single trace. Moving forward, yoüll review patterns for multiple traces and logs and how to evaluate them. In this way, you can use similar methods to find problems across a wide variety of software. The book also provides guidance for analyzing issues on systems such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and other types of computers, including those in networks and the Internet of Things, regardless of their system differences.Upon completing this book, you will be able to navigate the complexities of trace and log analysis and apply uniform diagnostics and anomaly detection pattern language across diverse software environments to help you troubleshoot, debug, and fix issues.What You Will LearnUnderstand pattern language for trace and log analysisGain a pattern-oriented methodology for trace and log analysis applicable to various domains, including cybersecurityMaster the fundamentals of operating systems and programming related to trace and log analysisUnderstand observed behavior in traces and logs, which aids incident response, diagnostics, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debuggingWho This Book Is ForSoftware technical support engineers, system and network administrators, software developers, testers, DevOps and DevSecOps, digital forensics and malware analysts, security incident response engineers, data analysts, and data mining practitioners.

S/4HANA empowers enterprises to take big steps towards digitalization, innovation, and being mobile-friendly. This book is a concise guide to SAP S/4HANA Asset Management and will help you begin leveraging the platform¿s capabilities quickly and efficiently. SAP S/4HANA Asset Management begins with an overview of the platform and its structure. You will learn how it can help with data storage and analysis, business processes, and reporting and analytics. As the book progresses, you will gain insight into single, time-based, performance-based, and multiple counter-based strategy plans. Any project is incomplete without a budget, and this book will help you understand how to use SAP S/4HANA to create and manage yours. The book¿s real-life examples of asset management from contemporary industries reinforce each concept you learn, and its coverage of newer technologies and offerings in S/4HANA Asset Management will give you a sense of the immense potential offered by the platform. When you have finished this book, you will be ready to begin using SAP/S4HANA Asset Management to improve operational planning, maintenance, and scheduling activities in your own business. What You Will LearnPosition S/4HANA Asset Management within the overall Business Applications suiteExplore essential functionalities for enterprise asset hierarchy mappingEfficiently map both unplanned and planned maintenance activitiesSeamlessly integrate asset management, finance, controlling, and budgetingUnleash reporting and analytics in Asset ManagementConfigure Asset Management to meet your S/4HANA requirements Who This Book Is ForConsultants, project managers, and SAP users who are looking for a complete reference guide on S/4HANA Asset Management.

This book takes the reader through the details of the EJB 3.0 architecture, and shows how EJB can be used to develop powerful, standards-based backend business logic. It is designed to be the first and only comprehensive beginning or introductory EJB 3 book to market. The book offers practical insights into the entire EJB architecture, covering all areas of the EJB 3.0 specification, including its new persistence framework, simplified development model, and other key new features. In addition, it covers upgrade headaches: common issues encountered when migrating from EJB 2.1 to EJB 3.0, highly relevant to existing EJB developers.

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Learning and using groundbreaking generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard can take some time. It¿s a journey that requires patience and flexibility. This book is an indispensable guide for any developer who wants to be a part of the ChatGPT and Bard revolution.ChatGPT and Bard represent an epochal event in the world of generative AI on par with the emergence of the Internet or the launch of the iPhone. But the impact could be even more transformative. No doubt, building applications with ChatGPT and Bard are quickly become strategic and a must-have. This is why developers must understand these technologies now.Yoüll start with a deep dive on ChatGPT and Bard and see how ChatGPT works with the transformer and diffusion models. The book also illustrates how to use the various APIs, such as GPT-4, ChatGPT, Bard, and Bedrock, focusing on the practical uses of these powerful technologies. This includes understanding embeddings, fine tuning ofthe models, using zero-shot and few-shot learning, and adjusting the parameters like temperature. ChatGPT and Bard for Business Automation is your step-by-step tutorial on how to create apps for blog generation, sentiment analysis, language translation and integration. What You Will LearnSee how generative AI models work, their uses cases, benefits, and risks.Work with the various generative AI APIs such as GPT-4, ChatGPT, Bard, Bedrock and Anthropic.Understand prompt engineering, embeddings, fine tuning, and zero-shot/no-shot learning.Develop various applications, such as detecting sentiment. Create blogs and translate languages.Who This Book Is ForData scientists and engineers who want to leverage generative AI APIs; software engineers and developers interested in generative AI and how to integrate the APIs into existing IT environments; start-up personnel who want to use generative AI.

Do you dream of learning React without spending months in endless tutorials? Then this book is for you! In just five days, you will acquire the fundamental skills to start developing exceptional applications using this revolutionary technology. Whether you prefer to follow the book independently or alongside other online resources, it will provide you with a solid foundation to harness the full potential of React. Immerse yourself in an accelerated learning method that will allow you to make giant strides. Chapters are carefully designed to teach you the essential concepts of React, such as components, props, state, events, lifecycle, and hooks, without wasting time on complex explanations. Thanks to a clear and accessible writing style, you'll be able to dive into the intricacies of React from the first page. Code examples are accompanied by detailed explanations, enabling you to quickly grasp the subtleties of this technology. You don't need to be an expert in programming; the book is suitable for all levels, from beginners to more experienced developers looking to get up and running with React.You'll create React applications, reinforcing your understanding and consolidating your skills. You will be amazed at how quickly you progress with this hands-on approach that includes practical exercises to apply what you learn immediately. Don't wait any longer and dive into this exciting adventure right now. Master React in 5 Days will open the doors to a world of endless possibilities in web development.What You'll LearnCreate React componentsStudy JavaScript XML (JSX) syntax and handling eventsUnderstand React hooksManage lists and states Who This Book Is ForProgrammers and web developer students with knowledge of JavaScript

Take control of your machine building and production processes with computer-run tools to safely use, or even build, a durable machine for use in your garage or even a startup company. This book provides best practices for laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC mills, vinyl cutters, and more. You'll begin by learning the history of digitally controlled tools, as well as how they work and what materials you can use with them. With this knowledge, you won¿t just learn how to make common machines work, yoüll go to the next level and build your own machine¿whether that be a plasma cutter or a CNC milling machine.You will learn how they use these tools to create amazing products, art, and even new machines! Yoüll also find handy overviews of tools, software, and materials to use in a reference appendix. After reading Mastering Digitally Controlled Machines yoüll be able to create something for yourself, your community, or your company.What You'll LearnUse accessible computer-controlled machines safely to make anything you want to buildFit the right tool and materials with the right projectsBuild your own CNC machine custom tailored to your project¿s needs Who This Book Is ForPeople who want to understand how accessible computer-controlled tools work and build any kind of product themselves. Makerspaces, Fab Labs, and similar spaces will benefit. And people who want to create prototypes and products for themselves or their company/ startup, or to start creating prototypes without much prior knowledge.

Learn the fundamentals of PL/PGSQL, the programming language of PostgreSQL which is most robust Open Source Relational Database. This book provides practical insights into developing database code objects such as functions and procedures, with a focus on effectively handling strings, numbers, and arrays to achieve desired outcomes, and transaction management.The unique approach to handling Triggers in PostgreSQL ensures that both functionality and performance are maintained without compromise. You'll gain proficiency in writing inline/anonymous server-side code within the limitations, along with learning essential debugging and profiling techniques. Additionally, the book delves into statistical analysis of PL/PGSQL code and offers valuable knowledge on managing exceptions while writing code blocks. Finally, you'll explore the installation and configuration of extensions to enhance the performance of stored procedures and functions.What You'll LearnUnderstand the PL/PGSQL conceptsLearn to debug, profile, and optimize PL/PGSQL codeStudy linting PL/PGSQL codeReview transaction management within PL/PGSQL codeWork with developer friendly features like operators, casts, and aggregatorsWho Is This Book ForApp developers, database migration consultants, and database administrators.

One of the hardest tasks strategists and enterprise architects face is mapping an enterprise in a form that creates and supports making sense of the whole. This book introduces an alternate approach to create consistency at every level by modelling the enterprise as services with the Enterprise Canvas. This new model type that can be used to describe just about anything in any area and at any level of the enterprise, and that acts as a consistent frame for all the other models that we need in our architectures. It is also simple enough to scribble on the back of a napkin - and engage all of your stakeholders in the enterprise-scale conversations you need. There is also a simple notation for Enterprise Canvas that is suitable for use in service-design toolsets.The book teaches the use of architectural techniques to describe any aspect of the enterprise. It will help you identify the business reasons and business value for every activity, and you will also learn how to align strategy, tactics and operations to enterprise vision and values. By the end of this book, you will understand how an enterprise works as a web of services, and what needs to be done to make your enterprise work in the best possible way. What You'll LearnGain insight into the concepts of service to enhance agility, adaptability and resilience.Understand how to enhance efficiency and effectiveness throughout the enterprise.Grasp how an enterprise is made up of services that each serve an overall set of needs Who This Book Is ForEnterprise architects, Business architects, IT architects and process designers.