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Mobile Technology for Children

Designing for Interaction and Learning

by Allison Druin ...

Children are one of the largest new user groups of mobile technology -- from phones to micro-laptops to electronic toys. These products are both lauded and criticized, especially when it comes to their role in education and learning. The need has never been greater to understand how these technologies are being designed and to evaluate their impact worldwide. Mobile Technology for Children brings ... Read more

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Children are one of the largest new user groups of mobile technology -- from phones to micro-laptops to electronic toys. These products are both lauded and criticized, especially when it comes to their role in education and learning. The need has never been greater to understand how these technologies are being designed and to evaluate their impact worldwide. Mobile Technology for Children brings
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Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook

An end-to-end guide to implementing and maintaining robust security architecture

by Lester Nichols ...

Master cybersecurity architecture with practical insights, best practices, and essential skills to design, implement, and maintain robust securityKey FeaturesGain insights into the cybersecurity architect role and master key skills to excel in itAcquire a diverse skill set for becoming a cybersecurity architect through up-to-date, practical examplesDiscover valuable tips and best practices to ... Read more

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Master cybersecurity architecture with practical insights, best practices, and essential skills to design, implement, and maintain robust securityKey FeaturesGain insights into the cybersecurity architect role and master key skills to excel in itAcquire a diverse skill set for becoming a cybersecurity architect through up-to-date, practical examplesDiscover valuable tips and best practices to
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Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook

An architect's guide to designing, building, and defending the modern enterprise

by Lester Nichols ...

The cybersecurity architect is not just a technician — they are a tactician in the ever-present war in cyberspace. The Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook, 2nd Edition takes you from foundational security principles through Zero Trust, AI security, cloud-native architecture, and critical infrastructure protection, blending hands-on technical expertise with the strategic wisdom of The Art of War. ... Read more

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The cybersecurity architect is not just a technician — they are a tactician in the ever-present war in cyberspace. The Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook, 2nd Edition takes you from foundational security principles through Zero Trust, AI security, cloud-native architecture, and critical infrastructure protection, blending hands-on technical expertise with the strategic wisdom of The Art of War.
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Multicore and GPU Programming

An Integrated Approach

by Gerassimos Barlas ...

Multicore and GPU Programming: An Integrated Approach, Second Edition offers broad coverage of key parallel computing tools, essential for multi-core CPU programming and many-core "massively parallel" computing. Using threads, OpenMP, MPI, CUDA and other state-of-the-art tools, the book teaches the design and development of software capable of taking advantage of modern computing platforms that ... Read more

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Multicore and GPU Programming: An Integrated Approach, Second Edition offers broad coverage of key parallel computing tools, essential for multi-core CPU programming and many-core "massively parallel" computing. Using threads, OpenMP, MPI, CUDA and other state-of-the-art tools, the book teaches the design and development of software capable of taking advantage of modern computing platforms that
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Optimizing Citrix® XenDesktop® for High Performance

Successfully deploy XenDesktop sites for a high performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

by Craig Thomas Ellrod ...

Successfully deploy XenDesktop sites for a high performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Key Features\[\*\] Size the VDI environment so the administrator has breathing room to design and build their XenDesktop systems efficiently\[\*\] Use desktop virtualization tools to provide users fast, convenient access to their Windows Desktops\[\*\] Understand the key pinch points in the resource ... Read more

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Successfully deploy XenDesktop sites for a high performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Key Features\[\*\] Size the VDI environment so the administrator has breathing room to design and build their XenDesktop systems efficiently\[\*\] Use desktop virtualization tools to provide users fast, convenient access to their Windows Desktops\[\*\] Understand the key pinch points in the resource
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Azure Data and AI Architect Handbook

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

by Olivier Mertens, Breght Van Baelen ...

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

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

A structured guide to NVIDIA GPU infrastructure, from CUDA to production operations

by Vivian Aranha ...

Decode the NVIDIA GPU ecosystem in one structured guide. Compare technologies, understand how platform layers interact, and build the judgment to evaluate infrastructure choices and trade-offs.Key FeaturesUnderstand how GPUs, CUDA, networking, storage, and DPUs support AI workloadsLearn the roles of MIG, vGPU, DCGM, Kubernetes, Slurm, NGC, and TritonConnect infrastructure components across the AI ... Read more

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Decode the NVIDIA GPU ecosystem in one structured guide. Compare technologies, understand how platform layers interact, and build the judgment to evaluate infrastructure choices and trade-offs.Key FeaturesUnderstand how GPUs, CUDA, networking, storage, and DPUs support AI workloadsLearn the roles of MIG, vGPU, DCGM, Kubernetes, Slurm, NGC, and TritonConnect infrastructure components across the AI
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The Scalable Systems Bible 5 in 1

Storage, Replication, Streaming, Consistency, and Observability in One Complete Reference

by Mike Smith ...

Every software system eventually hits a wall. The database that handled everything now struggles under load. The replication setup shows inconsistencies that leak into customer-facing data. The streaming pipeline falls apart under production traffic. This book gives you the knowledge before you need it, not after.The five pillars of scalable systems, storage, replication, streaming, consistency, ... Read more

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Every software system eventually hits a wall. The database that handled everything now struggles under load. The replication setup shows inconsistencies that leak into customer-facing data. The streaming pipeline falls apart under production traffic. This book gives you the knowledge before you need it, not after.The five pillars of scalable systems, storage, replication, streaming, consistency,
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High-Performance Computing

Understanding High-Performance Computing and Supercomputing. The Advancements, Applications, and Future of Computing Power

by Conor Williams ...

High-performance computing (HPC) is a critical field in modern computing, enabling the processing of large amounts of data and complex computations that were once impossible. In "Understanding High-Performance Computing and Supercomputing: The Advancements, Applications, and Future of Computing Power," readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, technologies, and ... Read more

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High-performance computing (HPC) is a critical field in modern computing, enabling the processing of large amounts of data and complex computations that were once impossible. In "Understanding High-Performance Computing and Supercomputing: The Advancements, Applications, and Future of Computing Power," readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, technologies, and
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PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE ALGORITHM SPOTLIGHT Ethics, Image, and Competition in the Digital Age

by Muhammad Ari Pratomo ...

PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT OF ALGORITHMSEthics, Image, and the Struggle in the Digital AgeBy Muhammad Ari PratomoIn an era where algorithms dictate public attention, professionals face an unprecedented test. Social media popularity is often valued more than integrity, while digital images can either elevate or destroy reputations in a matter of seconds.This book serves as both a reflective ... Read more

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PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT OF ALGORITHMSEthics, Image, and the Struggle in the Digital AgeBy Muhammad Ari PratomoIn an era where algorithms dictate public attention, professionals face an unprecedented test. Social media popularity is often valued more than integrity, while digital images can either elevate or destroy reputations in a matter of seconds.This book serves as both a reflective
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Data Engineering with Azure Databricks

Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions with Azure Databricks

by Dmitry Foshin, Dmitry Anoshin, Tonya Chernyshova, Sergii Volodarskyi ...

Master end-to-end data engineering on Azure Databricks. From data ingestion and Delta Lake to CI/CD and real-time streaming, build secure, scalable, and performant data solutions with Spark, Unity Catalog, and ML tools.Key FeaturesBuild scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and Delta LakeAutomate workflows and manage data governance with Unity CatalogLearn real-time processing and structured ... Read more

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Master end-to-end data engineering on Azure Databricks. From data ingestion and Delta Lake to CI/CD and real-time streaming, build secure, scalable, and performant data solutions with Spark, Unity Catalog, and ML tools.Key FeaturesBuild scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and Delta LakeAutomate workflows and manage data governance with Unity CatalogLearn real-time processing and structured
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Edge Computing

Revolutionizing Data Processing at the Network Edge

by James Ferry ...

Series Book 1 - Edge Computing 2 in 1
"Edge Computing: Revolutionizing Data Processing at the Network Edge" explores the transformative potential of edge computing in today's digital landscape. As the volume and velocity of data generated by connected devices continue to grow exponentially, organizations are seeking innovative solutions to process, analyze, and act upon this data in real-time. Edge computing offers a compelling ... Read more

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"Edge Computing: Revolutionizing Data Processing at the Network Edge" explores the transformative potential of edge computing in today's digital landscape. As the volume and velocity of data generated by connected devices continue to grow exponentially, organizations are seeking innovative solutions to process, analyze, and act upon this data in real-time. Edge computing offers a compelling
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The Software Engineer's Library

A runbook for building reliable systems and a resilient career

by Michelle Brenner ...

Develop the essential engineering and AI integration skills, systems thinking, career planning vision, and leadership strategies to excel as a Senior Software Engineer across today's technical landscape.Key FeaturesFrom design to collaboration - gain real skills through one app’s evolving story.Lead with impact: grow skills in mentoring, branding, networking, and balance.Gain practical insights ... Read more

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Develop the essential engineering and AI integration skills, systems thinking, career planning vision, and leadership strategies to excel as a Senior Software Engineer across today's technical landscape.Key FeaturesFrom design to collaboration - gain real skills through one app’s evolving story.Lead with impact: grow skills in mentoring, branding, networking, and balance.Gain practical insights
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Cloud Computing for Beginners

Advanced Techniques and Strategies for Cloud Optimization and Innovation. In-Depth Strategies, Architectural Designs, and Cutting-Edge Innovations

by James Ferry ...

Series Book 2 - Cloud Computing for Beginners 2 in 1
"Cloud Computing for Beginners: Advanced Techniques and Strategies for Cloud Optimization and Innovation" takes you on a comprehensive journey through the intricate world of cloud technology. Building upon foundational knowledge, this book delves into advanced concepts, empowering readers to maximize the potential of cloud computing.From optimizing cloud infrastructure to leveraging cutting-edge ... Read more

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"Cloud Computing for Beginners: Advanced Techniques and Strategies for Cloud Optimization and Innovation" takes you on a comprehensive journey through the intricate world of cloud technology. Building upon foundational knowledge, this book delves into advanced concepts, empowering readers to maximize the potential of cloud computing.From optimizing cloud infrastructure to leveraging cutting-edge
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Building the Agentic Enterprise

A Practical Field Guide to Designing, Deploying, and Operating Agentic AI systems on Google Cloud

by Jaroslav Pantsjoha ...

Build production-ready agentic AI systems that move beyond pilots with governed architecture, multi-agent orchestration, AgentOps, EvalOps, and Google Cloud.Key FeaturesDesign enterprise agent architectures for security, governance, observability, and scaleBuild multi-agent workflows with Google ADK, Gemini, Workflows, Pub/Sub, and Cloud RunOperationalize agents with AgentOps, EvalOps, audit ... Read more

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Build production-ready agentic AI systems that move beyond pilots with governed architecture, multi-agent orchestration, AgentOps, EvalOps, and Google Cloud.Key FeaturesDesign enterprise agent architectures for security, governance, observability, and scaleBuild multi-agent workflows with Google ADK, Gemini, Workflows, Pub/Sub, and Cloud RunOperationalize agents with AgentOps, EvalOps, audit
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Kubernetes Cookbook

Building Cloud Native Applications

by Sébastien Goasguen, Michael Hausenblas ...

Kubernetes is becoming the de-facto standard for container orchestration and distributed applications management across a microservices framework. With this practical cookbook, you’ll learn hands-on recipes for automating the deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers across clusters of hosts.The book's easy-lookup problem-solution-discussion format helps you find the detailed ... Read more

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Kubernetes is becoming the de-facto standard for container orchestration and distributed applications management across a microservices framework. With this practical cookbook, you’ll learn hands-on recipes for automating the deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers across clusters of hosts.The book's easy-lookup problem-solution-discussion format helps you find the detailed
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Architecting for Scale

How to Maintain High Availability and Manage Risk in the Cloud

by Lee Atchison ...

Every day, companies struggle to scale critical applications. As traffic volume and data demands increase, these applications become more complicated and brittle, exposing risks and compromising availability. With the popularity of software as a service, scaling has never been more important.Updated with an expanded focus on modern architecture paradigms such as microservices and cloud computing, ... Read more

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Every day, companies struggle to scale critical applications. As traffic volume and data demands increase, these applications become more complicated and brittle, exposing risks and compromising availability. With the popularity of software as a service, scaling has never been more important.Updated with an expanded focus on modern architecture paradigms such as microservices and cloud computing,
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SRE with Java Microservices

by Jonathan Schneider ...

In a microservices architecture, the whole is indeed greater than the sum of its parts. But in practice, individual microservices can inadvertently impact others and alter the end user experience. Effective microservices architectures require standardization on an organizational level with the help of a platform engineering team.This practical book provides a series of progressive steps that ... Read more

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In a microservices architecture, the whole is indeed greater than the sum of its parts. But in practice, individual microservices can inadvertently impact others and alter the end user experience. Effective microservices architectures require standardization on an organizational level with the help of a platform engineering team.This practical book provides a series of progressive steps that
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Computer-hardware Evaluation Of Mathematical Functions

by Amos R Omondi ...

Computer-Hardware Evaluation of Mathematical Functions provides a thorough up-to-date understanding of the methods used in computer hardware for the evaluation of mathematical functions: reciprocals, square-roots, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, etc. It discusses how the methods are derived, how they work, and how well they work. The methods are divided ... Read more

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Computer-Hardware Evaluation of Mathematical Functions provides a thorough up-to-date understanding of the methods used in computer hardware for the evaluation of mathematical functions: reciprocals, square-roots, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, etc. It discusses how the methods are derived, how they work, and how well they work. The methods are divided
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Building Modern Networks

by Steven Noble ...

Gain the edge with SDN, NFV, network virtualization, and networking on cloudsAbout This BookNavigate through the complexities of delivering modern networking services with practical techniques and solutionsBuild robust software defined networks and solve real-world problems involving challenges with next generation networksDiscover the best practices used by top industry professionals for network ... Read more

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Gain the edge with SDN, NFV, network virtualization, and networking on cloudsAbout This BookNavigate through the complexities of delivering modern networking services with practical techniques and solutionsBuild robust software defined networks and solve real-world problems involving challenges with next generation networksDiscover the best practices used by top industry professionals for network
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Learning Apache OpenWhisk

Developing Open Serverless Solutions

by Michele Sciabarrà ...

Serverless computing greatly simplifies software development. Your team can focus solely on your application while the cloud provider manages the servers you need. This practical guide shows you step-by-step how to build and deploy complex applications in a flexible multicloud, multilanguage environment using Apache OpenWhisk. You’ll learn how this platform enables you to pursue a vendor ... Read more

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Serverless computing greatly simplifies software development. Your team can focus solely on your application while the cloud provider manages the servers you need. This practical guide shows you step-by-step how to build and deploy complex applications in a flexible multicloud, multilanguage environment using Apache OpenWhisk. You’ll learn how this platform enables you to pursue a vendor
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Hadoop实际解决方案手册

Chinese Edition

by Posts & Telecom Press, JONATHAN OWENS, Lentz Jon, Femiano Brian ...

快速解决诸多Hadoop相关技术问题的实用技术手册Key Features文字简洁，易于读者理解精挑细选，关注最重要的任务和问题细心组织，提供高效的问题解决方案讲解透彻，清晰解读每个操作步骤举一反三，将解决方案应用到其他场景中Book Description这是一本 Hadoop 实用手册，主要针对实际问题给出相应的解决方案。本书特色是以实践结合理论分析，手把手教读者如何操作，并且对每个操作都做详细的解释，对一些重要的知识点也做了必要的拓展。全书共包括3个部分，第一部分为基础篇，主要介绍Hadoop数据导入导出、HDFS 的概述、Pig 与 Hive 的使用、ETL 和简单的数据处理，还介绍了MapReduce的调试方式；第二部分为数据分析高级篇，主要介绍高级聚合、大数据分析等技巧；第三部分为系统管理篇，主要介绍 Hadoop 的部署的各种模式、添加新节点、退役节点、快速恢复 ... Read more

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快速解决诸多Hadoop相关技术问题的实用技术手册Key Features文字简洁，易于读者理解精挑细选，关注最重要的任务和问题细心组织，提供高效的问题解决方案讲解透彻，清晰解读每个操作步骤举一反三，将解决方案应用到其他场景中Book Description这是一本 Hadoop 实用手册，主要针对实际问题给出相应的解决方案。本书特色是以实践结合理论分析，手把手教读者如何操作，并且对每个操作都做详细的解释，对一些重要的知识点也做了必要的拓展。全书共包括3个部分，第一部分为基础篇，主要介绍Hadoop数据导入导出、HDFS 的概述、Pig 与 Hive 的使用、ETL 和简单的数据处理，还介绍了MapReduce的调试方式；第二部分为数据分析高级篇，主要介绍高级聚合、大数据分析等技巧；第三部分为系统管理篇，主要介绍 Hadoop 的部署的各种模式、添加新节点、退役节点、快速恢复
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AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide

Get all the guidance you need to pass the AWS (SCS-C02) exam on your first attempt

by Adam Book, Stuart Scott ...

Become an AWS certified security specialist, strengthen your cloud defenses, and unlock advanced techniques for incident response, logging, identity management, and moreKey FeaturesStay updated with the most current SCS-C02 exam syllabusGain modern cloud security skills to build robust security solutionsAccess online exam prep resources like mock exams, flashcards, and exam tips to help with ... Read more

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Become an AWS certified security specialist, strengthen your cloud defenses, and unlock advanced techniques for incident response, logging, identity management, and moreKey FeaturesStay updated with the most current SCS-C02 exam syllabusGain modern cloud security skills to build robust security solutionsAccess online exam prep resources like mock exams, flashcards, and exam tips to help with
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Serverless Single Page Apps

Fast, Scalable, and Available

by Ben Rady ...

Don't waste your time building an application server. See how to build low-cost, low-maintenance, highly available, serverless single page web applications that scale into the millions of users at the click of a button. Quickly build reliable, well-tested single page apps that stay up and running 24/7 using Amazon Web Services. Avoid messing around with middle-tier infrastructure and get right to ... Read more

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Don't waste your time building an application server. See how to build low-cost, low-maintenance, highly available, serverless single page web applications that scale into the millions of users at the click of a button. Quickly build reliable, well-tested single page apps that stay up and running 24/7 using Amazon Web Services. Avoid messing around with middle-tier infrastructure and get right to
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