Cloud Books

Cloud environments such as Kubernetes and OpenShift benefit from processes different from the ones developers traditionally used for standalone applications. Automation becomes a necessity in large environments and fast-changing configurations of hosts. Getting GitOps is a practical guide through the jungle of modern development with Kubernetes, wi

Network Virtualization "provides virtual networks to virtual machines similar to how server virtualization provides virtual machines to the operating system. Network Virtualization decouples virtual networks from the physical network infrastructure and removes the constraints and limitations of VLANs and hierarchical IP address assignment from virt

Are your data systems slowing down your AI initiatives? The potential of AI to revolutionize business is undeniable, but many organizations struggle to bridge the gap between ambitious ideas and real-world results. The cause? Traditional data architectures remain too rigid and siloed to support today's dynamic, data-intensive demands. If you're a d

Build your database management knowledge with the technical open book, Introducing SQL Server 2016. Get an overview of the SQL Server 2016 features - from in-memory performance and enhanced security to end-to-end mobile business intelligence and advanced analytics. - Learn about faster queries, improved security, higher availability, and state-of-t

The DSC Book is a comprehensive and continually evolving guide to Microsoft's Desired State Configuration (DSC) technology. Authored by Don Jones and Steve Murawski, this mini book demystifies the powerful declarative platform designed for automating the configuration and management of infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. It co

Artificial intelligence is already changing industry landscapes, with early adopters reporting benefits in high-value business cases such as fraud detection, preventative maintenance, and recommendation engines. Yet working on an AI initiative is demanding for many enterprises, whether you're in the middle of the process or just getting started. Th

Moore's law has finally run out of steam for CPUs. The number of x86 cores that can be placed cost-effectively on a single chip has reached a practical limit, making higher densities prohibitively expensive for most applications. Fortunately, for big data analytics, machine learning, and database applications, a more capable and cost-effective alte

This third ebook in the series introduces Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, a service that a developer can use to build predictive analytics models (using training datasets from a variety of data sources) and then easily deploy those models for consumption as cloud web services. The ebook presents an overview of modern data science theory and princ

This ebook is for anyone whose responsibilities include training people to use Windows 10. That group includes full-time professional trainers, of course, but it also includes IT pros and those brave souls who staff the help desk in corporations. Most of all, it includes the incredibly large population of people who have earned a reputation for bei

This open access book describes the technologies needed to construct a secure big data infrastructure that connects data owners, analytical institutions, and user institutions in a circle of trust. It begins by discussing the most relevant technical issues involved in creating safe and privacy-preserving big data distribution platforms, and especia