Cloud computing is a buzz-word in today’s information technology (IT) that nobody can escape. But what is really behind it? There are many interpretations of this term, but no standardized or even uniform definition. Instead, as a result of the multi-faceted viewpoints and the diverse interests expressed by the various stakeholders, cloud computing is perceived as a rather fuzzy concept.With this book, the authors deliver an overview of cloud computing architecture, services, and a...

Winner of the 2011 Jolt Excellence Award!Getting software released to users is often a painful, risky, and time-consuming process.This groundbreaking new book sets out the principles and technical practices that enablerapid, incremental delivery of high quality, valuable new functionality to users. Throughautomation of the build, deployment, and testing process, and improved collaboration betweendevelopers, testers, and operations, d...

It's clear that SAP Solution Manager is the future for documentation and implementation support in SAP – but finding good reference materials can be difficult. Now, for the first time, a world class SAP consultant shares his knowledge and understanding of this complex topic. SAP Solution Manager InterviewQuestions, Answers, and Explanations guides you easily through your learning process. From helping you to assess your SAP Solution Manager skills, to helping screen candidates for y...

The challenges of designing, building, and maintaining large-scale, distributed enterprise systems are truly daunting. Written by and for IT professionals, IT Architectures and Middleware, Second Edition, will help you rise above the conflicts of new business objectives, new technologies, and vendor wars, allowing you to think clearly and productively about the particular challenges you face.This book focuses on the essential principles and priorities of s...

Transaction codes are the key to working in the SAP Basis environment; however, a user-friendly and thorough resource can be difficult to locate. From helping you to locate a transaction you haven't used in a while to helping you unlock newfunctionality in SAP R/3 Basis, this guide has what you need to work faster. In addition to acting as a handy reference, this guide will help you set yourself apart from other Basis professionals – knowing the right TCODE is often the difference b...

A web application involves many specialists, but it takes people in web ops to ensure that everything works together throughout an application's lifetime. It's the expertise you need when your start-up gets an unexpected spike in web traffic, or when a new feature causes your mature application to fail. In this collection of essays and interviews, web veterans such as Theo Schlossnagle, Baron Schwartz, and Alistair Croll offer insights into this evolving field. You'll learn stories from th...

Big Data Analytics with R and Hadoop is a tutorial style book that focuses on all the powerful big data tasks that can be achieved by integrating R and Hadoop.This book is ideal for R developers who are looking for a way to perform big data analytics with Hadoop. This book is also aimed at those who know Hadoop and want to build some intelligent applications over Big data with R packages. It would be helpful if readers have basic knowledge of R.

Build scalable microservices with Spring, Docker, and MesosKey Features\[\*\] Learn how to efficiently build and implement microservices in Spring, and how to use Docker and Mesos to push the boundaries of what you thought possible\[\*\] Examine a number of real-world use cases and hands-on code examples.\[\*\] Distribute your microservices in a completely new wayBook DescriptionThe Spring Framework is an application framewor...

“TIBCO® Architecture Fundamentals is a must-read for anybody involved with the architecture and design of distributed systems, system integration issues, or service-based application design.” —Bert Hooyman, Chief Architect, Europe, for MphasiS (an HP Company)   “I would like all the folks on my team to read this, to ensure we are all on the same page wi...

The primary purpose of this book is to capture the state-of-the-art in Cloud Computing technologies and applications. The book will also aim to identify potential research directions and technologies that will facilitate creation a global market-place of cloud computing services supporting scientific, industrial, business, and consumer applications. We expect the book to serve as a reference for larger audience such as systems architects, practitioners, developers, new researchers and grad...

SOA Made Simple is a concise and indispensable handbook for finally understanding exactly what Service Oriented Architecture is. Split into three clear sections, in this book youll learn from both theory as well as step-by-step implementation examples to aid in your understanding of this often poorly- articulated industry term. If you are an architect who wants to be completely clear in your understanding of what SOA is, then this book is essential. In fact, anyone (designer, developer, ad...

This book is your ultimate Test automation resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Test automation's whole picture right away. Get countless Test automation facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Test automation Handbook is the single and largest Test automation reference book. This compendium ...