VMware’s vSAN has rapidly proven itself in environments ranging from hospitals to oil rigs to e-commerce platforms and is the top player in the hyperconverged space. Along the way, it has matured to offer unsurpassed features for data integrity, availability, space efficiency, stretched clustering, and cloud native storage services. vSAN 7.0 U3 has radically simplified IT operations and supports the transition to hyperconverged infrastructures (HCI). The authors of the vSAN Deep Dive have thoroughly updated their definitive guide to this transformative technology. Writing for vSphere administrators, architects, and consultants, Cormac Hogan, and Duncan Epping explain what vSAN is, how it has evolved, what it now offers, and how to gain maximum value from it. The book offers expert insight into preparation, installation, configuration, policies, provisioning, clusters, architecture, and more. You’ll also find practical guidance for using all data services, stretched clusters, two-node configurations, and cloud-native storage services. Read more

The Easy Way to Set Up Your Own Home Server – Even Without Prior Knowledge!Do you want to build your own home server to control your smart home devices, block ads, and create secure local storage?Would you like to expand your IT skills while setting up a cost-effective and flexible solution for your home?Are you tired of standard solutions and want to manage your own system, perfectly tailored to your needs?If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this book is perfect for you because...“Your Home Server with Proxmox” will guide you step by step in setting up your own server with Proxmox while integrating three essential tools: Home Assistant, Pi-hole, and TrueNAS. No prior knowledge required—completely independent of expensive commercial solutions!What You’ll Learn in This Book:Proxmox as the Core: Learn how to set up virtual machines and containers with Proxmox to efficiently and securely integrate all your applications.Home Assistant for Your Smart Home: Manage all your smart home devices—from lights to thermostats—on a single platform.Pi-hole for More Privacy: Block ads and tracking across your entire network, improving both speed and security.TrueNAS for Your Storage: Build a secure local storage system that you can access anytime.Why This Book?Beginner-Friendly & Practical: Every step is clearly explained—even without prior IT knowledge.Detailed Instructions: From hardware selection to installation and advanced configurations, everything is covered.Maximum Control: Take full control of your smart home and network—everything runs securely and efficiently on your own server.📌 Practical Tips: Save time and effort with best practices and helpful real-world tips.Start Your "Home Server" Project Now!With this guide, you’ll quickly set up a powerful home server that meets all your needs—secure, customizable, and efficient. Become your own system administrator and design your digital home exactly the way you want it!Let’s get started—enjoy setting up your home server! 🚀 Read more

Remote working makes us happier, more productive and more profitable, but it can bring its own set of challenges. How do we manage our work-life balance; communicate and collaborate effectively as teams; and ensure our technology is efficient?In Work Remotely, Penguin Business Experts Anastasia Tohmé and Martin Worner explain everything you need to know:- Set your own targets and monitor productivity- Establish boundaries between working hours and free time- Manage effective communication and decision-making at a distanceIncluding case studies from the companies around the world who are innovating and revolutionizing the way we work, Work Remotely shares useful advice and practical tips to ensure you get the most out of working away from the office environment. Read more

Conquer the CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) examKey Features● This Kubernetes technical guide covers the entire CNCF syllabus for the CKA exam.● Contains extensive hands-on manifest code, command line examples and task walkthroughs.● Includes two practice CKA exams with fully-worked solutions.DescriptionKubernetes is the de facto industry-standard for production-grade container orchestration. The CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification is an in-demand, industry-recognised benchmark denoting the holder as possessing the expertise required to create, secure, manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters. The CNCF CKA exam is a fully hands-on, command line based assessment. This guide structure follows the CKA curriculum. Start with need-to-know Kubernetes concepts and implementation details using hands-on code examples and command line walkthroughs. You will explore core concepts including cluster architecture, installation and configuration. As the book progresses, you will master security principles with RBAC, confidently deploy and manage applications, and explore the intricacies of Kubernetes storage and networking. The following chapters on Troubleshooting and Exam Preparation provide important exam and assessment environment hints and tips, command line techniques and crucial exam strategies. The final two chapters present full-length CKA practice exams with fully-worked exam-grade solutions. This pragmatic blend of theory, worked examples, and analysis techniques ensures the reader is primed to be successful in the real Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.What you will learn● The skills and knowledge required to professionally administer Kubernetes clusters.● Understanding of Kubernetes command line examples and task walkthroughs.● Insight from detailed fully-worked solutions for two CKA practice exams.● Working details for the CNCF CKA exam environment.● How to manage Kubernetes clusters with precision and control.Who this book is forThis book is for cloud application developers, devops engineers, cloud architects and datacentre administrators who want to conquer the CNCF CKA exam, certifying their Kubernetes skills in the marketplace.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Cluster Architecture, Installation and Configuration3. Workloads and Scheduling4. Services and Networking5. Storage6. Troubleshooting7. CKA Exam Preparation8. CKA Mock Exam 1 with Solutions9. CKA Mock Exam 2 with Solutions 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

Discover real world scenarios for Proxmox troubleshooting and become an expert cloud builderAbout This BookFormulate Proxmox-based solutions and set up virtual machines of any size while gaining expertise even on the most complex multi-cluster setupsMaster the skills needed to analyze, monitor, and troubleshoot real-world virtual environmentsThis is the most up-to-date title on mastering Proxmox, with examples based on the new Linux Kernel 4.10.15 and Debian Stretch (9.x)Who This Book Is ForThis book is for Linux and system administrators and professionals working in IT teams who would like to design and implement an enterprise-quality virtualized environment using Proxmox. Some knowledge of networking and virtualization concepts is assumed.What You Will LearnInstall basic Proxmox VE nodes and get to know the Proxmox GUIGet to know Proxmox's internal structure and mechanicsCreate and manage KVM or LXC-based virtual machinesUnderstand advanced virtual networksConfigure high availability Proxmox nodesIntegrate Ceph big data storage with the Proxmox hypervisorPlan a large virtual environment for cloud-based servicesDiscover real-world scenarios for Proxmox troubleshootingIn DetailProxmox is an open source server virtualization solution that has enterprise-class features for managing virtual machines, for storage, and to virtualize both Linux and Windows application workloads.You'll begin with a refresher on the advanced installation features and the Proxmox GUI to familiarize yourself with the Proxmox VE hypervisor. Then, you'll move on to explore Proxmox under the hood, focusing on storage systems, such as Ceph, used with Proxmox. Moving on, you'll learn to manage KVM virtual machines, deploy Linux containers fast, and see how networking is handled in Proxmox. You'll also learn how to protect a cluster or a VM with a firewall and explore the new high availability features introduced in Proxmox VE 5.0. Next, you'll dive deeper into the backup/restore strategy and see how to properly update and upgrade a Proxmox node. Later, you'll learn how to monitor a Proxmox cluster and all of its components using Zabbix. Finally, you'll discover how to recover Promox from disaster strikes through some real-world examples.By the end of the book, you'll be an expert at making Proxmox work in production environments with minimal downtime.Style and approachThis book walks you through every aspect of virtualization using Proxmox using a practical, scenario-based approach that features best practices and all the weaponry you need to succeed when building virtual environments with Proxmox 5.0. Read more

The next generation of containers is here. Learn Podman directly from its creator, discover its exceptional security features, and start managing rootless containers that integrate easily into your systems.  In Podman in Action you will learn how to: Build and run containers in rootless mode Develop and manage pods Use SystemD to oversee a container’s lifecycle Work with the Podman service via Python Keep your containers confined using Podman security features Manage containerized applications on edge devices Podman in Action shows you how to deploy containerized applications on Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems using Podman. Written by Daniel Walsh, who leads the Red Hat Podman team, this book teaches you how to securely manage the entire application lifecycle without human intervention. You’ll quickly get to grips with Podman’s unique advantages over Docker, and learn how easy it is to migrate your Docker-based infrastructure. It also demonstrates how, with Podman, you can easily convert containerized applications into Kubernetes-based microservices. About the technology It’s time to upgrade your container engine! The Podman container manager delivers flexible image layer control, seamless Kubernetes compatibility, and rootless containers that can be created, run, and managed by users without admin rights. Plus, its OCI-compliant support for the Docker API lets you shift existing containers to Podman without breaking your scripts or changing the way you work. About the book Podman in Action introduces the Podman container manager. The easy-to-follow explanations and examples give you a clear view of what containers are, how they work, and how to manage them using Podman’s powerful features. You’ll get a deep look at the Linux components Podman uses and even learn more about Docker along the way. You’ll especially appreciate author Dan Walsh’s unique insights into container security. What's inside Develop and manage pods Key security concepts including SELinux and SECCOMP Use systemd to oversee a container’s lifecycle Keep your containers confined using Podman security Manage containerized applications on edge devices Install and run Podman on MacOS and Windows About the reader For developers or system administrators experienced with Linux and Docker. About the author Daniel Walsh is a senior distinguished engineer at Red Hat, and leads the team that created Podman. Table of Contents PART 1 FOUNDATIONS 1 Podman: A next-generation container engine 2 Command line 3 Volumes 4 Pods PART 2 DESIGN 5 Customization and configuration files 6 Rootless containers PART 3 ADVANCED TOPICS 7 Integration with systemd 8 Working with Kubernetes 9 Podman as a service PART 4 CONTAINER SECURITY 10 Security container isolation 11 Additional security considerations Read more

Have you tried to learn Docker on your own, but lack the structure you need to really improve your skills?Are you tired of picking up bits and pieces of information that you can’t just seem to put together?Do you learn best by doing?If so, you’re going to love this book.One of the biggest complaints I hear from students is that most of the books they’ve read in the past simply provide information without any context and without any idea of how to put that information to use!This book turns that old, frustrating, and outdated way of learning on its head.It’s project-based, which means instead of learning bits and pieces of information, you’ll learn the exact Docker commands that you can use in real-world situations. You get the chance to immediately put what you learn to use so that you fully understand and remember it.In this Docker book, you will learn how to:Install Docker on Windows, Mac, and Linux.Manage Docker containers.Master Docker commands. (Here are just a few you’ll learn: docker run, docker build, docker images, docker inspect, docker network, docker system, docker volume, and more…)Use existing Docker images.Build your very own custom Docker images.Push and pull your images to Docker Hub or any other Docker Registry.Create a private Docker image registry.Manage the data needed by and created by your Docker containers.Persist data between container runs, including using Docker volumes.View and manage the output and logs generated by your containers.Docker networking, including how to create user-defined networks.Create a Cluster of Docker Containers with Docker Swarm.Much, much, more…If you’re ready to level-up your DevOps and Docker skills, start reading now! Read more

Previously published as Proxmox VE 8 Practical Guide by Ralf-Peter Kleinert.Updated edition.All my Proxmox books are complemented by my Proxmox tutorials on my YouTube channel. You can find me by searching for "Ralf-Peter Kleinert Proxmox" on YouTube. This makes the concepts from the books much clearer and easier to follow. You can enable subtitles in your language under the videos.Installing Proxmox, setting up the Proxmox Backup Server, building a Proxmox cluster, automation, VLAN, troubleshooting, Proxmox Firewall – there’s a whole lot packed into this book.Dear readers, in line with my Proxmox books, I’ve started publishing YouTube tutorials. These complement the sometimes complex content of the books and give you the opportunity to visually follow certain topics step by step. The response to these videos has been very positive so far. In this book, you’ll already find several links to the tutorials to make it even easier to get started.I’ve thoroughly and comprehensively revised this book following feedback and criticisms. Even the criticized text size has been adjusted in response to negative reviews. While I received many positive comments, I focused particularly on the negative feedback to make the book even more helpful and user-friendly. One criticism was that my book wasn’t suitable for advanced users – that struck a chord with me because the positive reviews say otherwise. Nonetheless, I took this criticism to heart and gathered all my knowledge about Proxmox in greater detail.This book now provides detailed instructions for installing Proxmox, whether on a physical server or a Hetzner server. Additionally, you’ll find an updated description of setting up the Proxmox Backup Server, numerous practical guides, and a comprehensive chapter on the Proxmox Firewall. The section on Fail2Ban has also been revised, with dedicated YouTube videos linked to make difficult parts even clearer.New to this edition is a command reference, offering a quick overview of the most important commands, as well as detailed guides on configuring the Proxmox Firewall to make your environment even more secure. All in all, this book is a significantly expanded and optimized edition, aimed at both beginners and experienced IT professionals who want to fully understand and utilize Proxmox.It was very, very difficult for me to strike the right balance between compact knowledge, good clarity, the amount of text and images, and the printing cost. The critiques pushed me to adopt a different format and include many more screenshots in the book, but this means I can no longer offer it at the same price – simply because printing has become more expensive. The book now contains numerous screenshots that guide you step by step through the installations of Proxmox and PBS.I hope my revisions meet the expectations of the critics while still providing readers who gave me positive feedback with a helpful and high-quality book. My goal was to learn from the feedback and create a work that meets the needs of both beginners and advanced users.Criticism is never easy to take, especially when you’ve poured so much heart and soul into a project. But it motivated me to make this book even better. I’m curious to hear how you like the new edition, and I look forward to continuing to incorporate your suggestions and improve my books. Because, in the end, one thing matters most to me: that this book provides the support you need to successfully use Proxmox. Read more

Description"Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Associate (KCNA) Exam Guide" is a comprehensive introductory guide for anyone looking to prepare for the KCNA exam or to simply get started with Kubernetes and cloud-native. It will provide readers with the necessary fundamental knowledge to understand the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem, especially Kubernetes. The book covers all the exam objectives and much more. The book includes prerequisite chapters for a better understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-native, core chapters based on the domains and competencies of the exam, and a couple of hands-on chapters. Readers will learn about containers, microservices, container orchestration, the internals of Kubernetes, container orchestration in Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, observability, application delivery, and much more. Each chapter also includes practice questions at the end. Additionally, through hands-on exercises, readers will gain practical experience on Dockers and Kubernetes. Throughout the book, readers will learn about various cloud-native tools and technologies. The concepts and topics covered in this book will empower readers to come up to speed with the cloud-native world and bolster confidence for taking up the KCNA exam. This book serves as an important resource for the KCNA exam, providing complete coverage of all the exam objectives. Key Features● Explains core Kubernetes concepts and container orchestration in detail.● Prepares you for the KCNA exam with comprehensive coverage, practice questions, and exam tips.● Covers all five exam domains and competencies i.e., Kubernetes fundamentals, container orchestration, cloud-native architecture, cloud-native observability, and Cloud-Native Application Delivery.What you will learn● Basics of Kubernetes and cloud-native, including related concepts such as microservices.● Container fundamentals and the need for container orchestration. ● Hands-on container management with Docker and containers.● Kubernetes architecture, resources, and API insights.● Key cloud-native principles, tools, and roles.● CI/CD, GitOps, and app delivery strategies.● Exam preparation and practical Kubernetes setup.Who this book is forIf you want to build a strong foundation on Kubernetes either to prepare for the KCNA exam or simply to get started in the cloud-native world, then this book is for you. The book is a great fit for a broad range of personas, such as recent technology graduates, developers, system administrators, aspiring DevOps engineers and SREs, cloud consultants, platform engineers, solutions architects, etc., regardless of their experience.Table of Contents1. Stepping up to Kubernetes and Cloud-Native2. Understanding Containers and the Need for Container Orchestration3. Hands-on Docker and Containerd4. Kubernetes Basics5. Container Orchestration with Kubernetes6. Cloud-Native Architecture7. Cloud-Native Observability8. Cloud Native Application Delivery9. Hands-on Kubernetes10. About the Exam Read more

Instead of talking about investing, this book will focus on how blockchain technology works and how it might be used in the future. Topics you can expect to see in this book include: ● What problem does blockchain solve? ● How can technology make our institutions faster and less expensive? ● Could technology replace our institutions (like governments, banks, etc) altogether? ● How does blockchain build trust between strangers? ● How does blockchain increase security for transactions and contracts? ● Can blockchain be used outside of finance? ● What is a block? ● What is the chain and why do we need it? ● What’s a technical explanation of what happens in the blockchain? ● What is mining and why do we need it? ● Are there alternatives to mining to create a blockchain? ● What’s the story of Bitcoin? ● Does Bitcoin have any problems? ● What is Ethereum, and what is a smart contract? ● Are there other blockchain technologies I should know about? ● How are companies adopting blockchain? ● What regulatory hurdles might slow blockchain adoption? Whew, that’s a lot of questions. If you’re ready to tackle them, I’m ready Read more

Scalable Container Infrastructures - 2019 Edition The 1,700 Page Compendium on Container Clusters - From Microservices to Container Clusters - Container Engines and Image build: Docker, CRI-O, cri-containerd, Buildah, Podman and Skopeo - Professional, Enterprise-grade Orchestration of Kubernetes and OpenShift Clusters - SDS Backends, Dynamic Provisioning, Monitoring, Metrics, Autoscaling, Security and much more About the book: The translated standard reference: completely revised, expanded and updated, based on its highly valued German predecessors from 2017 and 2018, for the first time available in English. Highly scalable and fail-safe container environments are the foundation of a modern, forward-looking IT-environment. Numerous new products and container technologies will promise you an easier and more efficient management of your IT-infrastructure. Sadly, that's often only half of the truth. This comprehensive, proven manual separates hype from reality. It will show which tasks container clusters may solve and which not, which problems may arise, and what you really need to optimize your IT-landscape. It provides in-depth know-how and best-practices on container engines such as Docker, CRI-O or cri-containerd as well as orchestration tools like Kubernetes and OpenShift. With his profound knowledge, Oliver Liebel guides you through all key topics and offers proven and tested concepts, taking a critical look at technologies, tools and procedures. His hands-on guidance will help you to comprehensively understand and manage Kubernetes -based container clusters, to ensure that your IT landscape can cope with future requirements regarding scalability, flexibility, high availability and planning reliability. Extracts from Content: - Why Containers? Hype vs. Reality, Fields of Application, Planning Strategies - Container and Image Management: Docker, Podman, Buildah, Skopeo - Container Engines: Docker, CRI-O, cri-containerd - Atomic/CoreOS, SUSE CaaSP: Small Worker Node Platforms for Container Clusters - Key/Value stores, Multi-purpose Registries - Planning, Installation and Advanced Orchestration of highly available Kubernetes and OpenShift Clusters - Metrics, EFK Stacks, Monitoring, Autoscaling - Cluster Services: Service Proxies, Ingress, Routing - Service Meshes with Istio - Intelligent Cluster Resources: The Operator Framework - Integration of Central Authentication/IDM Solutions, RBAC and more - Security for Container Clusters: Image Scanning, Behavior Analysis, Network Policies, Trusted Images and Registries - Storage Cluster Backends, SDS, StorageClasses and Auto-Provisioner, Containerized Ceph This book provides: - Best practices regarding Design, Setup, Administration and Troubleshooting - Over 1,700 pages of concentrated knowledge - Extensive command-line codes, diagrams, pictures and screenshots - Information boxes with valuable insights - Sample files for download The IT press' reviews on the predecessor: - IT Administrator: »Containers want to be used purposefully. According to this approach, Liebel leads you through the 1000-page book.« - iX - Magazine for Professional Information Technology: »An ideal companion for those who want to dive deeper into the structure of containers.« - Pro-linux.de: »A very comprehensive standard reference work for the IT staff involved in the establishment and operation of container clusters. As far as I can see this book also has no equivalent on the English book market.« About the author: Oliver Liebel, LPI-certified Linux Enterprise expert, graduated engineer (University of Applied sciences) and official partner of Red Hat, SUSE and Docker Inc., has been a lecturer, author, consultant, system architect and project manager for many years. He is a specialist in Container-, HA- and SDS- clusters and works for well-known companies, international corporations, as well as for national and federal institutions. Read more

Explore expert tips and techniques to effectively manage the security, compliance, and identity features within your Microsoft 365 applicationsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesDiscover techniques to reap the full potential of Microsoft security and compliance suiteExplore a range of strategies for effective security and complianceGain practical knowledge to resolve real-world challengesBook DescriptionThe Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity Administration is designed to help you manage, implement, and monitor security and compliance solutions for Microsoft 365 environments.With this book, you'll first configure, administer identity and access within Microsoft 365. You'll learn about hybrid identity, authentication methods, and conditional access policies with Microsoft Intune. Next, you'll discover how RBAC and Azure AD Identity Protection can be used to detect risks and secure information in your organization. You'll also explore concepts such as Microsoft Defender for endpoint and identity, along with threat intelligence. As you progress, you'll uncover additional tools and techniques to configure and manage Microsoft 365, including Azure Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to manage and implement security measures within your Microsoft 365 suite successfully.What you will learnGet up to speed with implementing and managing identity and accessUnderstand how to employ and manage threat protectionManage Microsoft 365's governance and compliance featuresImplement and manage information protection techniquesExplore best practices for effective configuration and deploymentEnsure security and compliance at all levels of Microsoft 365Who this book is forThis book is for IT professionals, administrators, or anyone looking to pursue a career in security administration and wants to enhance their skills in utilizing Microsoft 365 Security Administration. A basic understanding of administration principles of Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory is a must. A good grip of on-premises Active Directory will be beneficial.Table of ContentsPlanning for Hybrid IdentityAuthentication and SecurityImplementing Conditional Access PoliciesManaging Roles and Identity GovernanceAzure AD Identity ProtectionConfiguring a Microsoft Defender for Identity SolutionConfiguring Device Threat Protection with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and IntuneConfiguring Microsoft Defender for Office 365Using Microsoft Sentinel to Monitor Microsoft 365 SecurityConfiguring Microsoft Defender for Cloud AppsManaging Sensitive InformationManaging Microsoft Purview Data Loss PreventionManaging Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle ManagementManaging and Analyzing Audit Logs and Reports in Microsoft PurviewPlanning For, Conducting, and Managing eDiscovery CasesManaging Regulatory and Privacy RequirementsManaging Insider Risk Solutions in Microsoft 365 Read more

Learn how to install and create a Virtual Machine on your Windows computer using the free software, VMware Workstation Player. Find out how you could be using Virtual Machines and what they are used for by people around the world. Read more

VMware’s vSAN has rapidly proven itself in environments ranging from hospitals to oil rigs to e-commerce platforms and is the market leader in the hyperconverged space. Along the way, the world of IT has rapidly changed, not just from a software point of view, but also from a hardware perspective. With vSAN 8.0 VMware brought a new architecture to market called vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA). This architecture is highly optimized for today's world of datacenter resources, be it CPU, memory, networking, or NVMe based flash storage.The authors of the vSAN Deep Dive have thoroughly updated their definitive guide to this transformative technology. Writing for vSphere administrators, architects, and consultants, Cormac Hogan, Duncan Epping , and Pete Koehler explain what vSAN ESA is, why the architecture has changed, what it now offers, and how to gain maximum value from it. The book offers expert insight into preparation, installation, configuration, policies, provisioning, clusters, architecture, and more. You’ll also find practical guidance for using all data services, stretched clusters, two-node configurations, and cloud-native storage services. Read more

Unleash the Power of NSX Datacenter for Seamless Virtualization and Unparalleled SecurityKey Features KEY FEATURES ● Gain a profound understanding of the core principles of network virtualization with VMware NSX.● Step-by-step explanations accompanied by screenshots for seamless deployments and configurations.● Explore the intricate architecture of vital concepts, providing a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms.● Coverage of the latest networking and security features in VMware NSX 4.1.1, ensuring you're up-to-date with the most advanced capabilities.● Reinforce your understanding of core concepts with convenient reviews of key terms at the end of each chapter, solidifying your knowledge.Book Description"Embark on a transformative journey into the world of network virtualization with 'Ultimate VMware NSX for Professionals.' This comprehensive guide crafted by NSX experts, starts with an exploration of Software Defined Networking, NSX architecture, and essential components in a systematic approach. It then dives into the intricacies of deploying and configuring VMware NSX, unraveling key networking features through detailed packet walks. The book then ventures into advanced security realms—from Micro-segmentation to IDS/IPS, NTA, Malware Prevention, NDR, and the NSX Application Platform. Traverse through Datacenter Services, mastering NAT, VPN, and Load Balancing, with insights into the fundamentals of NSX Advanced Load Balancer. The exploration extends into NSX Multisite and NSX Federation, offering a detailed examination of onboarding, configuration, and expert tips for monitoring and managing NSX environments. To enrich your practical knowledge, immerse yourself in hands-on experiences with NSX Labs or VMware's complimentary Hands-on Labs, link provided in the book. What you will learn● Master the foundational concepts of VMware NSX Datacenter. ● Explore logical switching, logical routing, VRF, EVPN, and bridging. ● Enhance network security with Micro-segmentation and advanced threat prevention mechanisms. ● Understand and configure NSX Datacenter services such as NAT, VPN, DHCP, and DNS. ● Implement NSX Advanced Load Balancer for efficient load balancing solutions. ● Dive into NSX Multisite and Federation for managing deployments across multiple locations. ● Acquire monitoring and management skills, covering authentication, authorization, backups, and more. ● VMware's free Hands-on Labs for practical experience.Who is this book for?Designed for server administrators, storage administrators, network administrators, and architects, this book caters to professionals witnessing the rise of "software-defined" technologies. Focusing on Software Defined Networking (SDN), it guides you toward achieving a fully Software Defined Datacenter. Table of Contents1. Introduction to NSX Datacenter2. Deploying NSX Infrastructure3. Logical Switching4. Logical Routing – NSX Edge Nodes 5. Logical Routing – NSX Gateways6. Logical Routing – VRF and EVPN7. Logical Bridging8. Security – Micro-segmentation9. Security – Advanced Threat Prevention10. Security – Network Detection and Response11. NSX DataCenter Services – 1 12. NSX DataCenter Services – 213. NSX Multisite Deployment14. Monitoring and Managing NSX    IndexAbout the AuthorVinay Aggarwal, VCIX – NV, VCIX – DCV, CCNP – DC, CCS, has been working in IT with more than a decade of experience in various VMware technologies. Starting his career as a Windows Administrator at HCL Technologies, Noida, India, he ventured overseas to Birmingham, UK, partnering with TCS, before eventually returning to his roots in India as a Senior Consultant at VMware. Read more

DevOps for the Desperate is a hands-on, no-nonsense guide for those who land in a DevOps environment and need to get up and running quickly.This book introduces fundamental concepts software developers need to know to flourish in a modern DevOps environment including infrastructure as code, configuration management, security, containerization and orchestration, monitoring and alerting, and troubleshooting. Readers will follow along with hands-on examples to learn how to tackle common DevOps tasks. The book begins with an exploration of DevOps concepts using Vagrant and Ansible to build systems with repeatable and predictable states, including configuring a host with user-based security. Next up is a crash course on containerization, orchestration, and delivery using Docker, Kubernetes, and a CI/CDpipeline. The book concludes with a primer in monitoring and alerting with tips for troubleshootingcommon host and application issues. You'll learn how to:Use Ansible to manage users and groups, and enforce complex passwordsCreate a security policy for administrative permissions, and automate a host-based firewallGet started with Docker to containerize applications, use Kubernetes for orchestration, and deploycode using a CI/CD pipelineBuild a monitoring stack, investigate common metric patterns, and trigger alertsTroubleshoot and analyze common issues and errors found on hosts Read more

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Hi there and welcome to the Big Little Book series. This book was written with both the new IT recruit and the seasoned IT professional in mind, but with a view to aid fast recall of information without having to lift a four hundred page tome! As well as condensing detailed technical facts, it is accompanied with useful hints and diagrams to help the concepts and understanding of the ideas stand out. Handy for those work or interview situations where there’s just not enough time to filter out the pertinent information from all that text. Take care and happy reading. Below is a high-level table of contents.1. Introduction2. About OpenShift3. Installing OpenShift4. Basic CLI Tools and Usage Examples5. Navigating the OpenShift GUI6. GUI Application Deployment7. Container Image Strategy and Deployment8. Build Strategies9. Storage and Image Management10. REST API and Webhooks11. Deployment Examples12. Conclusion Read more

IT sector is one of the fastest growing and rapidly changing sectors in the world. Technologies keep inventing and re-inventing on the daily basis. Now, we are living in the world which is going through a complete digital era. There was a time when we were using physical CRT based computers and were installing operating systems using the CD/DVD drives. That era is completely outdated. Then came the virtualization era, where we ran multiple guest operating systems on the same physical host. Then it went to further improvisation level with the invention of Cloud technologies. Now, we are going through the micro-services architecture. This will keep continue in the future as well and we don’t know where it will end up. We just need to follow the latest technologies and upgrade ourselves to take out the best of all new technologies along with the time. Many of the organizations have already started to redesign and re-architect their applications from the traditional architecture to Micro-services architecture. Docker Technology plays an important role to help us achieve and implement the Micro-service architecture-based solutions. This book contains everything you need to get started with Docker Container technology and get hands-on skills to become a Docker Expert. The following topics have been covered in this handy guide. 01: Before to Get Started with Docker 02: Virtualization Concept (Hypervisor) 03: Drawback of Virtualization Technology 04: Docker Terminologies 05: Docker Architecture 06: Docker Isolated Environment on the same VM 07: Container vs Virtual Machine 08: Docker Supported Platforms 09: Docker Editions 10: Docker Version Architecture 11: Installing Docker on Linux Machine 12: Installing Docker on Windows Machine 13: Working With Docker Commands 14: Managing Docker Service 15: Working with Docker Images and Containers 16: Running Nginx web server as Docker Container 17: Viewing Docker Container Logs 18: Managing Docker Containers 19: Configuring Docker in Load Balancer Mode with Docker Compose 20: Scaling Up and Down Docker Stack 21: Stopping and Removing Docker Stack 22: Other Useful Articles to Learn Docker Technology Read more