Explore Snowflake's core concepts and unique features that differentiates it from industry competitors, such as, Azure Synapse and Google BigQuery. This book provides recipes for architecting and developing modern data pipelines on the Snowflake data platform by employing progressive techniques, agile practices, and repeatable strategies.You'll walk through proven techniques and step-by-step instructions on ready-to-use recipes covering a wide range of the latest development topics. Build scalable development pipelines and solve specific scenarios common to all modern data platforms, such as, data masking, object tagging, data monetization, and security best practices. Throughout the book work with code samples for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. There's also a chapter devoted to solving machine learning problems with Snowflake.Authors Dillon Dayton and John Eipe are both Snowflake SnowPro Core certified, specializing in data and digital services, and understand the challenges of finding the right solution to complex problems. The recipes in this book are based on real world use cases and examples designed to help you provide quality, performant, and secured data to solve business initiatives.What You'll LearnHandle structured and un- structured data in Snowflake.Apply best practices and different options for data transformation.Understand data application development. Implement data sharing, data governance and security.Who This book Is ForData engineers, scientists and analysts moving into Snowflake, looking to build data apps. This book expects basic knowledge in Cloud (AWS or Azure or GCP), SQL and Python
Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification, second edition is a comprehensive guide for budding and intermediate developers aiming to deepen their understanding of Salesforce. This book will start with the basics of Salesforce, shedding light on the limitations of its declarative platform and guiding readers on when to choose programmatic development or explore App Exchange solutions. The journey through the book will then delve into various configurations like data management and analytics, segueing into how to customize the application's appearance and functionality at an organizational level. Subsequent chapters will explore enterprise sandbox design patterns, process automation tools within Salesforce, and their appropriate applications. Finally, the book will tackle designing mobile-compatible applications and delve into Salesforce reporting.This book's uniqueness lies in its focus on a niche yet crucial area of Salesforce, a domain where existing literature is sparse and formal training can be prohibitively expensive. By incorporating real-world examples, practical exercises, and multiple-choice questions, this guide will equip readers for the Platform App Builder certification, offering a comprehensive and efficient preparation tool.This second edition of the book is especially timely, as it updates content to reflect the latest developments and features in Salesforce.What You Will LearnGain expertise in designing, constructing, and launching tailor-made applications utilizing the Force.com platform's declarative customization featuresUnderstand the Salesforce data model, field type (when to use which fields), and how and when to use an external object in SalesforceBe familiar with security and settings in Salesforce.Gain skills in creating data models, managing security, and automating business logic.Prepare for the Platform App Builder exam.Learn and understand the latest Salesforce interface, the Lightning Experience.
As the pace of evolution in technology continues to accelerate, the field of software architecture grapples with ever-increasing complexity, uncertainty, and risk. While numerous patterns and practices have emerged as potential approaches to solving the industry's most challenging problems, these tools often struggle to consistently deliver on their promises and software projects fail to reach their potential with alarming frequency. This meticulously crafted guide presents a deep exploration into the intricacies of crafting systems that precisely and predictably address modern challenges. It goes beyond mere comprehension of architecture; it encourages mastery.Mastery of software architecture requires much more than just technical know-how. The author, drawing upon deep experience and unique perspectives, introduces a fresh, problem-centric approach to the realm of software architecture to address these myriad challenges. This book offers a uniquely holistic approach, weaving together architectural principles with organizational dynamics, environmental subtleties, and the necessary tools to execute on architecture more effectively. It addresses the broader contexts that are often overlooked. You'll be introduced to the transformative Tailor-Made model which provides fast, design-time feedback on total architectural fit and offers more deterministic outcomes, without the typical (and costly) trial-and-error. The Tailor-Made model further enables a practical approach to designing evolutionary architectures.This book also offers a comprehensive Architect's toolbox with powerful strategies and problem-solving tools to design, communicate, and implement architectural decisions across the enterprise. Additionally, it imparts invaluable insights into the art of communication as an architect, seamlessly aligning visions with business goals and objectives. With its rich blend of theoretical depth, practical insights, and actionable tools, this book promises to redefine the landscape of software architecture. Whether you are an established architect or an aspiring one, Mastering Software Architecture is poised to enhance your expertise, enabling you to confront architectural challenges with unparalleled confidence and competence.What You will LearnDiscover a comprehensive set of concepts, tools, models, and practices that enhance the fit and reduce uncertainty in software architecture.Quantify and measure the impact of architectural decisions, providing a clear and actionable approach to architecture.Effectively apply the model in diverse situations and environments, while overcoming the otherwise-limiting organizational realities.Communicate architecture effectively to both business and technical teams, build consensus, engender buy-in, and lead change across the organization.Who This Book Is ForAspiring architects looking to broaden their horizons, practicing architects seeking to continue to grow their skills, and software engineers looking to gain insights and move up the value chain in an increasingly competitive market.
Learn to automate tasks, develop custom extensions, and procedurally generate meshes in Blender. This book will show you how to streamline virtually every stage of the 3D modeling pipeline for your next game or animation project.Start with a hands-on introduction to the Blender Python API and dive right into basics like loading/running scripts and turning hand-modelling steps into Python by capturing them in the Info Editor. Then experiment with Blender menu options, typing them into the Python console and watch things move in the viewport. You'll also dissect with Blender-shipped add-ons and take advantage of built-in templates to quickly create new scripts. With a firm grasp of scripting basics, you'll start to develop your own add-ons for editing and generating models. Then add more advanced mesh edits like extrude and loop cut-and-slides to your script, and essentials for shaping mesh elements like merge, bevel, and so on. Putting it altogether, you'll create an extension to procedurally generate stylized fire hydrants with parametric controls.In addition to mesh editing, you'll learn to develop production-quality extensions covering various stages of a 3D pipeline, such as an add-on for drawing with Grease Pencil on meshes to carve or inset, and more. Discover along the way how to implement just about any input widgets for your extension. Then package, distribute, and market your extensions through different channels, and produce impressive time-lapsed demos to showcase your procedural content generation (PCG) algorithms. Whether you are new to the Blender Python API or looking to take your add-ons to the next level, this book will support you in your journey in generating 3D content and automating your Blender workflow.What You Will Learn Develop add-ons for automating various stages of a 3D modeling pipeline Edit meshes with the Blender Python API and procedurally generate models. Master use of parametric controls in add-ons for mesh editing or procedural generation to govern the ranges and types of variation produced Develop extensions complete with UI using various input methods, including drawing on meshes with the Grease Pencil. Make time-lapsed and interactive demos of your procedural content generation algorithms. Package, distribute, and market your Blender extensions through different channels.Who This Book Is ForNew and seasoned users of the Blender Python API, that have either some experience with Blender or some experience with general Python development.
Menschen wollen Leistung erbringen, aber fehlerhafte Bewegungsmuster können den Körper blockieren. Oft bleiben diese leistungslimitierenden Faktoren sogar erfahrenen Trainern verborgen. Werde ein geschmeidiger Leopard macht das Unsichtbare sichtbar. Kelly Starrett zeigt in diesem Buch seine revolutionäre Herangehensweise an Beweglichkeit und Erhalt der Leistungsfähigkeit und liefert den Masterplan für effektive und sichere Bewegungsabläufe in Sport und Alltag. Hunderte Schritt-für-Schritt-Fotos veranschaulichen nicht nur, wie Trainingsübungen wie Kniebeuge, Kreuzheben, Liegestütz, Kettlebell Swing oder Snatch, Clean und Jerk richtig ausgeführt werden, sondern auch wie die häufigsten Fehler vermieden oder korrigiert werden können. Kelly Starrett gliedert den menschlichen Körper in 14 Zonen und zeigt Mobilisationstechniken, mit denen man seine Beweglichkeit zurückgewinnen kann. Die überarbeitete und um 80 Seiten erweiterte Ausgabe des Bestsellers bietet Dutzende Strategien, mit denen gezielt auf einzelne Einschränkungen, eine Verletzung oder einen hartnäckigen Bewegungsfehler eingegangen werden kann. Mit einem 14-Tage-Programm lässt sich der ganze Körper in nur zwei Wochen neu mobilisieren.
Embark on a journey into Dynamics 365 Business Central development with this comprehensive guide to the MB-820 certification exam. This book will help you prepare for the examination and also help you understand Dynamics 365 Business Central better with real-world examples, exercises, and tips. The book starts with an introduction to the Exam pattern to help you understand the overall requirements. Next, you will delve into the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Business Central Development, exploring its development tools and environment. After that, you will explore the installation, development, and deployment processes for Dynamics 365 Business Central. AL objects for Dynamics 365 Business Central are discussed next and you will go through creating and modifying AL objects along with their best practices. Further coverage is given to development tools essential for Dynamics 365 Business Central, followed by their integration with other applications. To end your journey, you will be guided with practice tests and exercises to help you prepare for the exam.After reading this book, you will be able to prepare yourself for the MB-820 Exam and be equipped with the basics of Dynamics 365 Business Central. What You Will LearnUnderstand application life cycle management principles and techniquesGain proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting Dynamics 365 Business Central solutionsApply advanced development techniques and concepts in real-world scenariosUnderstand AL language syntax and best practices Who This Book Is ForNew Dynamics 365 Business Central developers and Individuals preparing for the MB-820 certification exam
The Kama Sutra The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfillment in life. Attributed to Vātsyāyana, the Kama Sutra is neither exclusively nor predominantly a sex manual on sex positions, but written as a guide to the "art-of-living" well, the nature of love, finding a life partner, maintaining one's love life, and other aspects pertaining to pleasure-oriented faculties of human life.Kamasutra is the oldest surviving Hindu text on erotic love. It is a sutra-genre text with terse aphoristic verses that have survived into the modern era with different bhasya (exposition and commentaries). The text is a mix of prose and anustubh-meter poetry verses. The text acknowledges the Hindu concept of Purusharthas, and lists desire, sexuality, and emotional fulfillment as one of the proper goals of life. Its chapters discuss methods for courtship, training in the arts to be socially engaging, finding a partner, flirting, maintaining power in a married life, when and how to commit adultery, sexual positions, and other topics. The majority of the book is about the philosophy and theory of love, what triggers desire, what sustains it, and how and when it is good or bad.The text is one of many Indian texts on Kama Shastra. It is a much-translated work in Indian and non-Indian languages. The Kamasutra has influenced many secondary texts that followed after the 4th-century CE, as well as the Indian arts as exemplified by the pervasive presence Kama-related reliefs and sculpture in old Hindu temples. Of these, the Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh is a UNESCO world heritage site. Among the surviving temples in north India, one in Rajasthan sculpts all the major chapters and sexual positions to illustrate the Kamasutra. According to Wendy Doniger, the Kamasutra became "one of the most pirated books in English language" soon after it was published in 1883 by Richard Burton. This first European edition by Burton does not faithfully reflect much in the Kamasutra because he revised the collaborative translation by Bhagavanlal Indrajit and Shivaram Parashuram Bhide with Forster Arbuthnot to suit 19th-century Victorian tastes.
The fascinating history of Bungay illustrated through old and modern pictures. 'The jewel in Waveney's crown'. Bungay, a small market town in Suffolk, owes its sparkling title both to its rich heritage of historic buildings, and its superb setting poised above the lovely water meadows of the river Waveney. Chosen by Roman and then Saxon invaders as an ideal strategic centre, it was dominated after the Norman Conquest by Earl Hugh Bigod who firmly established its importance by building one of the most powerful castles in the kingdom. The town continued to prosper throughout the mediaeval period with its extensive river trade, agriculture, and cloth and leather industries. Despite suffering the Black Death, an attack by the notorious Black Dog, and the 'Great Fire' of 1688, Bungay bounced back, and became such a popular and fashionable resort in the Georgian period that it was nicknamed 'Little London'. Bungay Through Time features images depicting some of the glories of its architectural heritage - its Castle, Benedictine Priory, mediaeval churches and elegant domed Butter Cross - together with bustling street scenes, market trade, and celebrations. Although affected by a changing economic climate, it continues to thrive with a variety of new shops and businesses. But 'it's the people who make the place', and this book illustrates how the townsfolk have always contributed to the popularity of 'Bootiful Bungay'. Autorid: Christopher Reeve
In today's competitive business landscape, the key to success lies within the heart of your organization's datathe Master Data. This book brings together insights and techniques needed to navigate the complex world of Master Data governance and management and revolutionize how Master Data and information are handled within an organization.Master Data, the backbone of every successful enterprise, encapsulates the fundamental information essential for conducting business seamlessly. At the same time, Master Data governance helps businesses stay focused on what really mattersusing Master Data to grow revenue, cut hidden costs, and stay safe and compliant with regulations.This comprehensive guide dives into practical applications, showing you how to harness the potential of your Master Data resources to fuel strategic decision making, reliable business operations, and market-driven product innovation. As companies worldwide recognize the pivotal role of Master Data in shaping their future, the demand for comprehensive, actionable guidance is greater than ever. With a wealth of non-technical illustrations, real-world examples, and practical tools, this book demystifies the complexities of Master Data governance and management.At its core, this book introduces a proven Master Data governance framework that empowers you to take charge systematically and methodically. Whether you're taking your first steps or you're well-versed in Master Data governance and management, you'll find step-by-step guidance to ensure that you're always moving forward.What You Will LearnEasily distinguish your company's various data types within its data ecosyem using icons and illustrationsControl Master Data using a unique Master Data Governance framework with three interconnected gears: Master Data, systms, and organizaionEnsure that business data needs are met using a non-technical data modelling working tool that includes the core identifiers and attributes to describe customers, products, suppliers, and moreCreate the Master Data overview using illustrated data and system landscapes and the data flow mapping methodCreate a Master Data organization using a described and ilustrated structure, roles, and meeting forumsDesign Master Data processes, procedures, and policies using concrete Master Data quality examplesEnsure high Master Data quality and data-driven decisions to realze data valueSelect and use Master Data platforms and use AI and machine learning wisely to acheve a single srce of truthImprove the Master Data area in system implementation using a project framework, processes, and toolsWho This Books Is ForData professionals without a theoretical data background and who work with data daily and need a deper understandng of what data is and how to handle master data and its quality in practice; trained data professionals needing inspiration as they seek to refine their methods and strategies for managing master data tasks and initiatives in practice; and readers who want more than a theory book and need a reference book with non-technical illustrations, practical work tools and methods, and concrete examples, plus instructions that can be used directly in daily work Autorid: Peter Folmer Hansen
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Are you ready to move beyond theory and start building real-world cybersecurity skills? Initial Access with Metasploit and Meterpreter is your hands-on guide to understanding how attackers gain their first footholdand how defenders can stop them. Designed for college students, self-taught learners, and early-career professionals, this book bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and practical expertise. Assuming a basic familiarity with Windows, Linux, and networking, this intermediate-level text dives straight into the tools and techniques used in offensive security. Youll begin by using Metasploit and Meterpreter to access systems with known credentials, then progress to brute force attacks, phishing campaigns, and custom malware development. Along the way, youll explore how attackers exploit common weaknessesand how defenders can detect and respond. From crafting phishing documents in Microsoft Office to generating and analyzing malware for Windows and Linux, youll gain a deep understanding of how initial access works in the wild. Youll also learn how to work with and around Microsoft Defender Antivirus, giving you insight into both offensive and defensive strategies. With over 100 hands-on exercises, this book is ideal for classroom use or independent study. Whether you're preparing for a cybersecurity career or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your launchpad into the world of ethical hacking and red teaming. What Youll Learn: Use Metasploit and Meterpreter to control compromised systems Launch brute force attacks with Metasploit, NetExec, and CrackMapExec Build phishing attacks using document macros and web delivery scripts Create and analyze custom malware using PowerShell, Python, and Ghidra Understand and manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus Who This Book Is For: Students, career changers, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to build a solid foundation in offensive security techniques. If youve got the basics down and are ready to get your hands dirty, this book is for you. Autorid: Mike OLeary
Tabletop exercises are a common way to test disaster recovery and business continuity plans, but they can also be some of the most dry and boring meetings any professional can attend. Following a set script with no variation can cause folks to lose interest and question the value of such exercises, even when they are required for compliance frameworks such as SOC2. What is a security professional to do? Simple-introduce variability by adding dice!Gamification isn't a new idea, but applying some principles of gamification to a traditional tabletop exercise can breathe new life into a potentially monotonous activity. This book covers how to build a gamified tabletop exercise from the ground up, and provides example exercises you can build upon for your own needs. Not only will participation improve, but you will have reusable exercises to work with as each walk-through can produce different results, helping to cover multiple outcomes when testing your recovery capabilities.By providing examples and a methodical approach on how to build gamification into a traditional tabletop, the goal is to provide a new perspective on tabletop exercises that should be more engaging for all participants, and thus more beneficial for everyone involved. Avoid the monotony and start practicing with realistic consequences for decisions with dice rolls! What You Will Learn Plan, build, and execute tabletop exercises with participants Understand and explain gamification benefits and how to add it to traditional tabletop exercises Understand why and how to introduce such concepts to a traditional tabletop exercise Get up to speed on the purpose of tabletop exercises as well as how to improve participation and retention of exercise participants Compile tips and tricks to help when encountering unexpected issues during tabletop exercises, from unexpected decisions to difficult participants Know tools and techniques, such as using mind maps, to help plan and build gamified tabletop exercises
Learning assembly language won’t make you a faster programmer. It won’t enable you to create portable, write-once, run-anywhere programs. So why learn it? The answer is that it will make you a better programmer.Author John Schwartzman takes a fresh look at low-level programming and explores how to write programs using the BIOS and glibc. This laboratory-based book aids the writing of high-level structured programs by showing what the processor can and can’t do and how it does it.You’ll take apart high-level structured C/C++ and show what the CPU is doing at every stage of the program. The book introduces programs and activities throughout the development process, providing sample code, makefiles, and shell scripts for each example program.With the help of Intel x64 Assembly Programming on Linux you’ll become a more capable and versatile computer engineer.What You will Learn Explore a new perspective on the Intel x64 microprocessor for low-level programming Understand what a processor is doing while a high-level structured computer language program is being run See why assembly language programming is essential for every serious student of computer science Who This Book Is For Embedded Linux and Assembly developers, engineers and programmers, hobbyists from the Maker community, as well as college and graduate level students who have some prior knowledge of a structured high-level language like C or C++
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Approach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out. This book invites you to rethink how we create digital systems, products, and tools, not just to meet accessibility requirements, but to shape a more inclusive future. UX design professor and author Regine Gilbert provides a thoughtful, practical, and global perspective on designing with empathy and intention across websites, apps, games, and emerging technologies like AI, VR, and AR. This expanded edition reflects the rapid evolution of the tech landscape. It features up-to-date guidance on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), the European Accessibility Act, and international standards. It also explores the intersection of AI and accessibility, examining both the promises and risks of machine learning, automated tools, and algorithmic bias. You’ll learn how to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and design for real human experiences, especially for those historically excluded. Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Second Edition isn’t a checklist or a fix-it manual, it’s a collection of reflections, case studies, questions, and examples that help you design with more people in mind from the start. Whether you’re working on a subway kiosk, an AI chatbot, a learning app, or a video game, inclusive design is about recognizing who’s being left out and doing the work to build systems that allow more people to participate, contribute, and belong. What You Will Learn: Apply WCAG 2.2 and understand how to meet international compliance requirements Build inclusive design systems and content architectures from the ground up Who This Book Is For Designers, developers, researchers, product managers, content strategists, educators, and technologists working to embed inclusion into every phase of the digital product lifecycle, with a special emphasis on those exploring the impact of AI on accessibility.
ASP.NET Core 10 is finally here. Dive into the most encompassing update to Microsoft's framework for developing web apps using the all-new .NET 10 framework. This book continues the legacy of the classic, bestselling ASP.NET Core manual but with 100% new material. Create modern, high-performance web apps with ease.In this completely new manual, gain a deeper understanding of ASP.NET Core for .NET 10 and dives deep into the tools and techniques required to build modern, extensible web applications. New features and capabilities such as enhancements to the minimal hosting model, improved Blazor capabilities with a unified template, and advanced routing options, and optimizations for performance and security. For each of these topics, make the abstract concrete with real-world examples.Starting with the nuts-and-bolts topics, learn about middleware components, built-in services, request model binding, and more. As you gain knowledge and confidence, the author introduces increasingly more complex topics and advanced features, including endpoint routing and dependency injection.What You Will Learn Explore the entire ASP.NET Core 10 platform Apply the new ASP.NET Core for .NET 10 features in your developer environment See how to create RESTful web services, web applications, and client-side applications Build on your existing knowledge to get up and running with new programming models quickly and effectively Who This Book Is ForWeb developers with a basic knowledge of web development and C# who want to incorporate the latest improvements and functionality in ASP.NET Core for .NET 10 into their own projects.
Learn how to integrate model-based systems engineering (MBSE) with mission-driven requirements to create a connected framework that delivers reliable solutions designed with key objectives. This book uses real-world examples to demonstrate how clear requirements and smart modeling lead to systems that work better, cost less to fix, and meet their goals the first time.Author, Air Force veteran, and Chief Systems Engineer Dennis Hansen draws on 60 years of experience managing full system lifecycles across military, government, and private sectors. This foundation drives a practical approach to understanding how design and operations drive engineering success. First, learn the end-user definition of the system function (i.e., the mission), before identifying capabilities needed to perform this function. The book then explains the transition from capabilities to activities and functional model views, and the associated requirement definitions. From there, you will learn how modeling can shift from architecture to SysML design views, continuing with both model and requirement definitions. Finally, you’ll discover how models can be used to aid generation and refinement of test plans and procedures as the system evolves, and how these models support ongoing system sustainment and improvement.Throughout, you’ll encounter practical examples and diagrams to illustrate how to connect key concepts. This book fills a gap left by other books that treat requirements and models separately, showing how tying them to mission goals leads to better results. Practical guidance covers incorporating security early, using proven standards like NIST 800-53, and applying frameworks such as DoDAF or SysML. Additionally, each chapter includes a guide and Agile planning tips to help you apply these concepts step by step.What You Will Learn: Define the mission to establish a clear system purpose. Identify the capabilities needed to achieve the mission. Develop architecture and requirements that deliver these capabilities through detailed activities Apply Agile scheduling to organize development activities. Who This Book is for:Intermediate-level system engineers, software engineers and management, particularly in, but not limited to, government agencies.
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Build a sustainable, future-proof career in Quality Assurance. Focusing on both broader strategies for building a long-lasting and fruitful career, as well as tactical interview preparation, this book is a comprehensive roadmap to developing the technical, functional, and soft skills that will help you stand out in the job market.The book takes a two-pronged approach to building your career in quality assurance and testing. It first helps you develop the foundational functional skills that large tech companies look for, and then guides you through step-by-step strategies to ace QA interviews. Combining real-world insights, structured skill-building, and a strategic approach to career growth, this ultimate guide for QA professionals will help you gain expertise in test planning, test automation, AI in testing, metrics, and quality reporting, making you a competitive candidate.The book begins with an introduction to the QA profession, followed by a clear plan on which skills to develop and how to develop them. It then goes into detail on how to tailor your skills to specific industries and position yourself as a highly relevant expert. The second part of the book delves deeper into the interview process itself, offering crucial tips on how to showcase your competencies and deal with challenges, such as areas where you may have less experience. It also provides valuable advice on what to do after the interview, regardless of whether you got the job or not.Using practical QA methodologies combined with career guidance and interview strategies, this book offers readers a holistic view, from mastering technical skills to navigating career advancements and succeeding in interviews.What You Will Learn Develop critical abilities like process thinking, structured communication, leadership, and assertiveness Learn how to handle both technical and behavioral interview questions with confidence Gain deep expertise in test planning, test automation, AI in testing, metrics, and quality reporting Master the art of handling setbacks, learning from interview experiences, and position yourself for future success Who This Book Is ForQA Engineers, Software Testers, Test Automation Engineers, QA Leads and QA Managers
Successfully create and manage your Hyper-V environment without any of the marketing fluff. This book's lab-driven, hands-on approach will get you up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible. Virtualization is the cornerstone of today's data center. As a modern-day IT pro, you are required to manage environments that are in a regular state of flux and increasing in both size and complexity. To keep up, you need practical information in a format that is succinct, yet comprehensive and highly applicable.Pro Microsoft Hyper-V breaks down critical and time-saving topics into a series of easy-to-digest chapters, showing you how to perform Hyper-V management tasks using both GUI and PowerShell-based tools. Building on your existing knowledge of Windows Server management, Active Directory, networking, and storage, expert and Microsoft MVP Eric Siron begins with a foundation of why computing workloads are virtualized. This is followed by chapters covering the range of management tasks associated with virtualized environments, including: managing hosts and guest machines; networking, storage, and high availability (host and guest); disaster recovery and virtual machine migration; and monitoring. What You'll Learn Apply practical information to administer your Hyper-V environments Understand multiple administration styles (GUI, command line, and automation) Written by IT pros for IT pros - just the information you really need without the padding Administer and use containers Utilize hands-on labs to learn about storage, networking, and high availability Who This Book Is ForIT administrators tasked with implementing Hyper-V environments or migrating from VMware. IT pros joining a team that is responsible for managing Hyper-V and "lone administrators" covering the gamut in smaller organizations will also find this book indispensable. New To This Edition Checkpoints: automatic checkpoints, backup checkpoints Monitoring: SCOM, CIM, third party Migration: Compare VM, remove instructions for MSVMC but leave references (it is long out of support and may cause problems) Security: firewall, antivirus, domain membership, workgroup, isolated, SMB: auth rate, SMB: signing, SMB: disable NTLM, SMB: dialect control, shielded VMs replaced with Azure Confidential Computing, secure boot Azure Stack HCI, Azure Edition Management: add ARC Storage: ReFS Clustering: cluster-aware updating, dynamic processor capabilities, workgroup clusters, rolling cluster upgrades Configuration: GPU partitioning and Direct Device Assignment Advanced: CIM, nested virtualization Networking: Receive Segment Coalescing, Switch Embedded Teaming, Software Defined Networking