In the newly revised second edition of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: Foundational (CLF-C02) Exam, a team of veteran IT professionals and educators delivers an up-to-date and easy-to-follow introduction to Amazon's industry-leading cloud technology and the introductory certification exam that demonstrates your understanding of it.Used by thousands of companies across the globe, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an integral part of business IT operations at firms in virtually every industry and sector. In this book, you'll prepare to pass the recently updated AWS Certification Exam and prove your knowledge of critical AWS cloud technologies and capabilities. You'll find complete and thorough coverage of every topic included on the exam, from infrastructure to architecture and cybersecurity. You'll also discover comprehensive discussions of the AWS Cloud value proposition, as well as billing, account management, and pricing models.The AWS Certified AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide is an essential resource for any IT professional that works directly with Amazon Web Services, as well as students in IT fields, and non-technical professionals who work with and alongside technical experts.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

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Password Book - this funny notebook is a perfect companion in everyday life!This is the perfect and inexpensive gift for anyone who has problems remembering anything! A great gift for friends, colleagues, office employees, mothers, daughters, sons, dads, seniors, wedding planners, florists.You can use this notebook for record:♣ Website addresses♣ All usernames and passwords♣ Phone numbers♣ E-mail addresses♣ Software license keys♣ The Pages are arranged in alphabetical orderYou can use this funny notebook at school, at university, at work or at home.Specifications:Cover Finish: MatteDimensions: 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm)Pages: 120 Read more

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Designed for busy IT professionals, this innovative guide will take you from the basics to PowerShell proficiency through 25 tutorials you can do in your lunch break.In Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition you will learn: Discoverability with the Help system Background jobs and automation techniques Simple scripting to automate repetitive tasks Managing cloud services from major cloud providers Extending PowerShell with commands Common syntax and commands cheat sheet Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition is a task-focused guide for administering your systems using PowerShell. It covers core language features and admin tasks, with each chapter a mini-tutorial you can easily complete in under an hour. Discover how PowerShell works on different operating systems, and start automating tasks so they take just a few seconds to complete. No previous scripting experience required. The book is based on the bestselling Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches by community legends Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks. PowerShell team members Travis Plunk and Tyler Leonhardt and Microsoft MVP James Petty have updated this edition to the latest version of PowerShell, including its multi-platform expansion into Linux and macOS. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology PowerShell gives you complete command line control over admin tasks like adding users, exporting data, and file management. Whether you’re writing one-liners or building complex scripts to manage cloud resources and CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell can handle the task. And now that PowerShell is truly cross-platform, you don’t have to switch scripting languages when you move between Windows, Linux, and macOS. About the book Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition is a new edition of the bestseller that introduced PowerShell to over 100,000 readers. With bite-sized lessons and hands-on exercises, this amazing book guides you from your first command to writing and debugging reusable scripts for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Set aside just an hour a day and you’ll soon be tackling increasingly complex automation tasks with PowerShell. What's inside Discoverability with the Help system PowerShell on macOS and Linux Background jobs and automation techniques Managing cloud services from major cloud providers Common syntax and commands cheat sheet About the reader No previous experience with PowerShell or Bash required. About the author James Petty is CEO of PowerShell.org and The DevOps Collective, and a Microsoft MVP. Travis Plunk is an engineer on the PowerShell team. Tyler Leonhardt is an engineer on Visual Studio Code. Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks are the original authors of Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches. Table of Contents 1 Before you begin 2 Meet PowerShell 3 Using the help system 4 Running commands 5 Working with providers 6 The pipeline: Connecting commands 7 Adding commands 8 Objects: Data by another name 9 A practical interlude 10 The pipeline, deeper 11 Formatting: And why it’s done on the right 12 Filtering and comparisons 13 Remote control: One-to-one and one-to-many 14 Multitasking with background jobs 15 Working with many objects, one at a time 16 Variables: A place to store your stuff 17 Input and output 18 Sessions: Remote control with less work 19 You call this scripting? 20 Improving your parameterized script 21 Using regular expressions to parse text files 22 Using someone else’s script 23 Adding logic and loops 24 Handling errors 25 Debugging techniques 26 Tips, tricks, and techniques 27 Never the end Read more

Systems performance analysis and tuning lead to a better end-user experience and lower costs, especially for cloud computing environments that charge by the OS instance. Systems Performance, 2nd Edition covers concepts, strategy, tools, and tuning for operating systems and applications, using Linux-based operating systems as the primary example.World-renowned systems performance expert Brendan Gregg summarizes relevant operating system, hardware, and application theory to quickly get professionals up to speed even if they’ve never analyzed performance before, and to refresh and update advanced readers’ knowledge. Gregg illuminates the latest tools and techniques, including extended BPF, showing how to get the most out of your systems in cloud, web, and large-scale enterprise environments. He covers these and other key topics:*Hardware, kernel, and application internals, and how they perform*Methodologies for rapid performance analysis of complex systemsOptimizing CPU, memory, file system, disk, and networking usage*Sophisticated profiling and tracing with perf, Ftrace, and BPF (BCC and bpftrace)*Performance challenges associated with cloud computing hypervisors*Benchmarking more effectivelyFully updated for current Linux operating systems and environments, Systems Performance, 2nd Edition addresses issues that apply to any computer system. The book will be a go-to reference for many years to come and recommended reading at many tech companies, like its predecessor first edition. Read more

Goes beyond academic discussions deeply into the applications layer of Foundation Models.This practical book offers clear, example-rich explanations of how LLMs work, how you can interact with them, and how to integrate LLMs into your own applications. Find out what makes LLMs so different from traditional software and ML, discover best practices for working with them out of the lab, and dodge common pitfalls with experienced advice. In LLMs in Production you will: • Grasp the fundamentals of LLMs and the technology behind them • Evaluate when to use a premade LLM and when to build your own • Efficiently scale up an ML platform to handle the needs of LLMs • Train LLM foundation models and finetune an existing LLM • Deploy LLMs to the cloud and edge devices using complex architectures like PEFT and LoRA • Build applications leveraging the strengths of LLMs while mitigating their weaknesses LLMs in Production delivers vital insights into delivering MLOps so you can easily and seamlessly guide one to production usage. Inside, you’ll find practical insights into everything from acquiring an LLM-suitable training dataset, building a platform, and compensating for their immense size. Plus, tips and tricks for prompt engineering, retraining and load testing, handling costs, and ensuring security. Foreword by Joe Reis. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Most business software is developed and improved iteratively, and can change significantly even after deployment. By contrast, because LLMs are expensive to create and difficult to modify, they require meticulous upfront planning, exacting data standards, and carefully-executed technical implementation. Integrating LLMs into production products impacts every aspect of your operations plan, including the application lifecycle, data pipeline, compute cost, security, and more. Get it wrong, and you may have a costly failure on your hands. About the book LLMs in Production teaches you how to develop an LLMOps plan that can take an AI app smoothly from design to delivery. You’ll learn techniques for preparing an LLM dataset, cost-efficient training hacks like LORA and RLHF, and industry benchmarks for model evaluation. Along the way, you’ll put your new skills to use in three exciting example projects: creating and training a custom LLM, building a VSCode AI coding extension, and deploying a small model to a Raspberry Pi. What's inside • Balancing cost and performance • Retraining and load testing • Optimizing models for commodity hardware • Deploying on a Kubernetes cluster About the reader For data scientists and ML engineers who know Python and the basics of cloud deployment. About the author Christopher Brousseau and Matt Sharp are experienced engineers who have led numerous successful large scale LLM deployments. Table of Contents 1 Words’ awakening: Why large language models have captured attention 2 Large language models: A deep dive into language modeling 3 Large language model operations: Building a platform for LLMs 4 Data engineering for large language models: Setting up for success 5 Training large language models: How to generate the generator 6 Large language model services: A practical guide 7 Prompt engineering: Becoming an LLM whisperer 8 Large language model applications: Building an interactive experience 9 Creating an LLM project: Reimplementing Llama 3 10 Creating a coding copilot project: This would have helped you earlier 11 Deploying an LLM on a Raspberry Pi: How low can you go? 12 Production, an ever-changing landscape: Things are just getting started A History of linguistics B Reinforcement learning with human feedback C Multimodal latent spaces Read more

FinOps brings financial accountability to the variable spend model of cloud. Used by the majority of global enterprises, this management practice has grown from a fringe activity to the de facto discipline managing cloud spend. In this book, authors J.R. Storment and Mike Fuller outline the process of building a culture of cloud FinOps by drawing on real-world successes and failures of large-scale cloud spenders. Engineering and finance teams, executives, and FinOps practitioners alike will learn how to build an efficient and effective FinOps machine for data-driven cloud value decision-making. Complete with a road map to get you started, this revised second edition includes new chapters that cover forecasting, sustainability, and connectivity to other frameworks. You'll learn: The DNA of a highly functional cloud FinOps culture A road map to build executive support for FinOps adoption How to understand and forecast your cloud spending How to empower engineering and finance to work together Cost allocation strategies to create accountability for cloud and container spend Strategies for rate discounts from cloud commitments When and how to implement automation of repetitive cost tasks How to empower engineering team action on cost efficiency Read more

Docker Deep Dive (2025 Edition) - The best Docker book just got even better!The #1 best-selling and most comprehensive Docker book - fully updated for 2025!For nearly a decade, Docker Deep Dive has been the go-to guide for developers and IT professionals looking to master Docker. With more reviews than any other Docker book and a track record as the most popular Docker book on the market, this Amazon bestseller is your ultimate resource for mastering Docker.What's New in the 2025 Edition?This latest edition is fully updated with cutting-edge advancements in the Docker ecosystem, including:✅ Wasm containers (WebAssembly) - The future of fast, portable, high-performance workloads✅ Multi-container LLM chatbot apps - Deploy and manage AI-powered chatbots with Docker Compose & Ollama✅ Professional development environment, app templates, debugging, and vulnerability scanning, with Docker Desktop, Docker Init, Docker Debug, and Docker ScoutThe demand for Docker expertise is skyrocketing as organizations build cloud-native and AI-powered applications. Whether you're deploying apps locally or in the cloud, this book equips you with everything you need to succeed in the real world.What You'll Learn:✔ Set up a professional Docker development environment - for free✔ Create and manage containerized applications from scratch✔ Build and share container images using Docker Hub✔ Deploy and orchestrate multi-container apps with Docker Compose & Swarm✔ Create Wasm apps, build them as Docker containers, and run them with Docker✔ Deploy and manage LLM chatbots with Docker Compose✔ Create production-ready images that run on x86 and ARM✔ Easy and powerful debugging with Docker Debug✔ Vulnerability scanning with Docker Scout✔ Leverage the latest Docker technologies, including Docker Desktop, Docker Debug, Docker Init, Docker Scout, and moreWhether you're a beginner looking for a step-by-step guide or an experienced developer who wants to stay ahead of the curve, Docker Deep Dive (2025 Edition) is the ultimate resource for mastering Docker.Get your copy today and take your container skills to the next level! Read more

Begin your exploration into cloud computing by developing deep knowledge of cloud technologies, enhancing hands-on skills, and achieving proficiency in cloudKey FeaturesTeach yourself all about cloud computing with this easy-to-follow guideDevelop a well-rounded skillset―from fundamentals to data, machine learning, and securityWork on real life industrial projects, business use cases, and personal cloud career developmentPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThis book is an all-inclusive guide for IT professionals to master cloud computing concepts by building a broad and deep cloud knowledge base, developing hands-on cloud skills, and achieving professional cloud certifications. If you’re a beginner with basic computer hardware and software understanding, this book provides the means to transitions into a cloud computing career.Starting with a focus on the Amazon cloud, you’ll be introduced to fundamental AWS cloud services, followed by advanced AWS cloud services in the domains of data, machine learning, and security. Next, you’ll build proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) by examining the common attributes of the three clouds, differentiating their unique features, along with leveraging real-life cloud project implementations on these cloud platforms. Finally, you’ll get guidance on cloud certifications and career development.Walking through this cloud computing book, you’ll systematically establish a robust footing in AWS, Azure, and GCP, and emerge as a cloud-savvy professional, equipped with cloud certificates to validate your skills.What you will learnDevelop the core skills needed to work with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCPGain proficiency in compute, storage, and networking services across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environmentsIntegrate cloud databases, big data, and machine learning services in multi-cloud environmentsDesign and develop data pipelines, encompassing data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization in the cloudsImplement machine learning pipelines in multi-cloud environmentSecure cloud infrastructure ecosystems with advanced cloud security servicesWho this book is forWhether you're a beginner in cloud computing or an experienced professional seeking to expand your skills, this meticulously designed study book is for anyone in the information technology domain aiming to thrive in the realm of cloud computing. With this comprehensive roadmap, you’ll have the tools to build a successful cloud computing career.Table of ContentsAmazon EC2 and Cloud Compute ServicesAmazon Cloud Storage ServicesAmazon Cloud Networking ServicesAmazon Cloud Database ServicesAmazon Cloud Big Data ServicesAmazon Cloud Machine Learning ServicesAmazon Cloud Security ServicesGoogle Cloud Foundation ServicesGoogle Cloud Data ServicesGoogle Cloud AI ServicesGoogle Cloud Security ServicesAzure Cloud Foundation ServicesAzure Cloud Data ServicesAzure Cloud AI ServicesAzure Cloud Security ServicesAchieving Cloud CertificationsBuilding a Successful Cloud Computing Career Read more

Easy-to-follow visual walkthrough of every important part of the Google Cloud PlatformThe Google Cloud Platform incorporates dozens of specialized services that enable organizations to offload technological needs onto the cloud. From routine IT operations like storage to sophisticated new capabilities including artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Google Cloud Platform offers enterprises the opportunity to scale and grow efficiently.In Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects, Google Cloud expert Priyanka Vergadia delivers a fully illustrated, visual guide to matching the best Google Cloud Platform services to your own unique use cases. After a brief introduction to the major categories of cloud services offered by Google, the author offers approximately 100 solutions divided into eight categories of services included in Google Cloud Platform:ComputeStorageDatabasesData AnalyticsData Science, Machine Learning and Artificial IntelligenceApplication Development and Modernization with ContainersNetworkingSecurityYou’ll find richly illustrated flowcharts and decision diagrams with straightforward explanations in each category, making it easy to adopt and adapt Google’s cloud services to your use cases. With coverage of the major categories of cloud models―including infrastructure-, containers-, platforms-, functions-, and serverless―and discussions of storage types, databases and Machine Learning choices, Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects is perfect for every Google Cloud enthusiast, of course. It is for anyone who is planning a cloud migration or new cloud deployment. It is for anyone preparing for cloud certification, and for anyone looking to make the most of Google Cloud. It is for cloud solutions architects, IT decision-makers, and cloud data and ML engineers. In short, this book is for YOU. Read more

Quickly preps technical and non-technical readers to pass the Microsoft AZ-900 certification examMicrosoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam AZ-900 is your complete resource for preparing for the AZ-900 exam. Microsoft Azure is a major component of Microsoft’s cloud computing model, enabling organizations to host their applications and related services in Microsoft’s data centers, eliminating the need for those organizations to purchase and manage their own computer hardware. In addition, serverless computing enables organizations to quickly and easily deploy data services without the need for servers, operating systems, and supporting systems. This book is targeted at anyone who is seeking AZ-900 certification or simply wants to understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure. Whatever your role in business or education, you will benefit from an understanding of Microsoft Azure fundamentals.Readers will also get one year of FREE access to Sybex’s superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including hundreds of questions, a practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. This book will help you master the following topics covered in the AZ-900 certification exam:Cloud conceptsCloud types (Public, Private, Hybrid)Azure service types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)Core Azure servicesSecurity, compliance, privacy, and trustAzure pricing levelsLegacy and modern lifecycles Growth in the cloud market continues to be very strong, and Microsoft is poised to see rapid and sustained growth in its cloud share. Written by a long-time Microsoft insider who helps customers move their workloads to and manage them in Azure on a daily basis, this book will help you break into the growing Azure space to take advantage of cloud technologies. Read more

Companies today are moving rapidly to integrate generative AI into their products and services. But there's a great deal of hype (and misunderstanding) about the impact and promise of this technology. With this book, Chris Fregly, Antje Barth, and Shelbee Eigenbrode from AWS help CTOs, ML practitioners, application developers, business analysts, data engineers, and data scientists find practical ways to use this exciting new technology. You'll learn the generative AI project life cycle including use case definition, model selection, model fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, reinforcement learning from human feedback, and model quantization, optimization, and deployment. And you'll explore different types of models including large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models such as Stable Diffusion for generating images and Flamingo/IDEFICS for answering questions about images. Apply generative AI to your business use casesDetermine which generative AI models are best suited to your task Perform prompt engineering and in-context learningFine-tune generative AI models on your datasets with low-rank adaptation (LoRA)Align generative AI models to human values with reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF)Augment your model with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)Explore libraries such as LangChain and ReAct to develop agents and actionsBuild generative AI applications with Amazon Bedrock Read more

Uncover security vulnerabilities and harden your system against attacks! With this guide you’ll learn to set up a virtual learning environment where you can test out hacking tools, from Kali Linux to hydra and Wireshark. Then with step-by-step instructions you’ll expand your understanding of offline hacking, external safety checks, penetration testing in networks, and other essential security techniques, including steps for mobile, cloud, and IoT security. Use this guide to ensure your system can withstand any threat!Understand IT system vulnerabilities and identify attack vectors Learn to secure multiple infrastructures, including Linux, Microsoft Windows, cloud, and mobile Master pen testing with tools like Metaspolit, Kali Linux, hydra, Open-VAS, Empire, Pwnagotchi, and moreKey Concepts and ToolsSet up your environment with Metasploitable and Juice Shop, install Kali Linux, and explore hacking tools like nmap, hydra, and Armitage that will assist you with the more complex practices covered in later chapters.Penetration Testing and Security PracticesFrom man-in-the-middle attacks to finding vulnerabilities using nmap, walk step-by-step through client-side and network penetration testing. Master key security techniques like passwords, IT forensics, and safety checks and see how to secure Windows servers, Linux, Samba file servers, and web applications.Advanced Security ConceptsSupplement your understanding of security concepts with practical instruction and theoretical information on more advanced topics like cloud, mobile, and Internet of Things security. Learn how to secure Office 365 through multi-level authentication and conditional access, explore protective measures for Android and iOS, and determine IoT protocols and services. Read more

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2024 edition. Fully updated for Kubernetes v1.29. Brand new chapter covering WebAssembly on Kubernetes.The Kubernetes Book, by Nigel Poulton, renowned author and video trainer, is up to date with the latest trends in Kubernetes and the rapidly evolving cloud-native ecosystem.Containers transformed how we package and deploy applications, but they came with inherent challenges. Kubernetes is a platform for deploying and managing containerised applications at scale. It also abstracts underlying infrastructure, making it easier to deploy and manage applications across heterogenous clouds and on-premises environments.The Kubernetes Book offers a beginner-friendly approach to mastering Kubernetes architecture and core concepts such as Pods, Deployments, Services, StatefulSets, Ingress, ConfigMaps, and more. It also demystifies the Kubernetes API, teaches you how to secure Kubernetes, and brings you up to speed with important cloud-native concepts such as microservices, declarative configuration, desired state, reconciliation, and more.The book also serves as a comprehensive guide for software developers, systems administrators, cloud engineers, and architects to help them master Kubernetes. It offers the most precise explanations and is full of practical examples to help develop applications on a laptop and then deploy them to real-world Kubernetes environments.★ The Kubernetes Book is updated annually, meaning it's always up to date with the latest and greatest in the Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystems. Read more

DescriptionIn the ever-evolving landscape of Cloud technology, every project demands a robust, high-performance, scalable and secure foundation. Whether you're deploying traditional Virtual Machines or pioneering modern Artificial Intelligence solutions, a well designed Azure Networking infrastructure is critical for success.This book simplifies complex concepts, empowering you to architect reliable and efficient network solutions within the Azure cloud. It takes you from the fundamentals of Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, and hub-and-spoke models, to advanced topics like Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and SD-WAN integration using Route Server. It meticulously covers essential design considerations, security best practices with Azure Firewall, service tags, AVNM security rules and ZTNA, and explores multi-cloud strategies. You will learn how to implement effective DNS with Private Resolver and PaaS networking using Private Link, and master application delivery with load balancing and Front Door. Furthermore, this book equips you with the knowledge to utilize Azure's monitoring tools like Network Watcher and traffic analytics, and prepares you to manage and troubleshoot complex networks effectively.By the end of this book, you will possess the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to confidently design, deploy, and manage Azure networks, positioning yourself as a proficient Azure networking professional.What you will learn● Connect your on-site networks to Azure using ExpressRoute and VPN.● Set up secure Azure networks with firewalls and network security rules.● Build faster, reliable cloud networks with SD-WAN and Virtual WAN.● Make your apps work better with Azure's application delivery tools.● Discover the benefits and caveats of different topologies.● Keep your cloud data safe and secure your Azure footprint with network security.● Monitor your Azure network to spot and fix problems quickly.● Implementing Azure VNets and NSGs for advanced cloud network architecture and security.Who this book is forThis book is for network architects and engineers familiar with on-premises networking products and protocols. It also benefits cloud architects who understand Azure constructs and want to specialize in its networking capabilities.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Azure Networking Fundamentals3. Before the Whiteboard, Requirements4. Network Topology5. Connectivity to On-premises6. Software-defined Wide Area Networking in Azure7. Multicloud Networking8. Security9. DNS and Platform as a Service10. Application Delivery11. Management and Monitoring Read more

Are you preparing for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam and looking for a way to fast-track your exam success? These AWS Solutions Architect Training Notes are your ultimate resource to help you save time and pass the SAA-C03 exam on your first attempt.The AWS Solutions Architect certification is one of the most highly regarded credentials in the world of Cloud Computing and requires a foundational knowledge of Amazon Web Services, its architectural principles, value proposition, billing and pricing, and key services.WHAT MAKES THESE TRAINING NOTES A MUST-HAVE? FAST-TRACK YOUR SUCCESS: Designed to help you shortcut your study time while maximizing your chances of exam success.EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: Deep dive into the SAA-C03 exam objectives with detailed facts, tables and diagrams.SAVE VALUABLE TIME: Get straight to the facts you need to know to successfully pass your AWS Solutions Architect exam.CLEAR LANGUAGE: Presented in a raw, point-to-point format, featuring key facts to help with understanding and retention.EASY NAVIGATION: The information on each AWS service is organized into the same categories as they are in the AWS Management Console.GAIN THE EDGE ON EXAM DAY: Learn from AWS subject-matter experts with these essential cheat sheets.QUIZ QUESTIONS: Test your knowledge and measure your learning progress with unique quiz questions.FREE ONLINE PRACTICE TEST: Simulate the real exam with 65 scored and timed practice questions in Digital Cloud Training's online learning environment.2025 BONUS MATERIAL - SIMULATE THE REAL EXAMGet FREE access to an online practice test from Digital Cloud Training to evaluate your exam readiness. The practice test features 65 unique questions that are timed (130 minutes) and scored (passing score is 72%), mimicking the real exam environment to help you get familiar with the AWS exam format. Each question includes detailed explanations and reference links that clarify why each answer is correct or incorrect.ABOUT THE AUTHORNeal Davis, founder of Digital Cloud Training, is a successful IT instructor and cloud computing expert with over 20 years of industry experience. Passionate about tech and education, Neal creates AWS training that equips learners with the skills to excel in their cloud careers. Trusted by over 1,000,000 learners worldwide, Neal’s training materials are a go-to resource for anyone pursuing AWS certifications and advancing their careers. Read more

Organizations today often struggle to balance business requirements with ever-increasing volumes of data. Additionally, the demand for leveraging large-scale, real-time data is growing rapidly among the most competitive digital industries. Conventional system architectures may not be up to the task. With this practical guide, you’ll learn how to leverage large-scale data usage across the business units in your organization using the principles of event-driven microservices. Author Adam Bellemare takes you through the process of building an event-driven microservice-powered organization. You’ll reconsider how data is produced, accessed, and propagated across your organization. Learn powerful yet simple patterns for unlocking the value of this data. Incorporate event-driven design and architectural principles into your own systems. And completely rethink how your organization delivers value by unlocking near-real-time access to data at scale. You’ll learn: How to leverage event-driven architectures to deliver exceptional business value The role of microservices in supporting event-driven designs Architectural patterns to ensure success both within and between teams in your organization Application patterns for developing powerful event-driven microservices Components and tooling required to get your microservice ecosystem off the ground Read more

Not since the 1980s has computer architecture been so exciting! This book captures the moment, mining the history of computing to teach key concepts in modern hardware design and introduce the neural and quantum architectures of the future.Computer Architecture is an in-depth exploration of the principles and designs that have shaped computer hardware through the ages, from counting devices like the abacus, to Babbage’s Difference Engine, to modern GPUs and the frontiers of quantum computing.This engaging blend of history, theory, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples is sure to make for an insightful romp through a fast-changing world. You won’t just read about computer architecture, you’ll also gain the understanding to touch, build, and program it. You’ll explore the basic structures of a CPU by learning to program a Victorian Analytical Engine. You’ll extend electronic machines to 8-bit and 16-bit retro gaming computers, learning to program a Commodore 64 and an Amiga. You’ll delve into x86 and RISC-V architectures, cloud and supercomputers, and ideas for future technologies. You’ll also learn:• How to represent data with different coding schemes and build digital logic gates • The basics of machine and assembly language programming• How pipelining, out-of-order execution, and parallelism work, in context• The power and promise of neural networks, DNA, photonics, and quantum computing Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply a tech enthusiast, after reading this book, you’ll grasp the milestones of computer architecture and be able to engage directly with the technology that defines today’s world. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and above all, see and experience the digital world, hands-on. Read more