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OpenShift in Action
by John Osborne Jamie DuncanSummaryOpenShift in Action is a full reference to Red Hat OpenShift that breaks down this robust container platform so you can use it day-to-day. Combining Docker and Kubernetes, OpenShift is a powerful platform for cluster management, scaling, and upgrading your enterprise apps. It doesn't matter why you use OpenShift—by the end of this book you'll be able to handle every aspect of it, inside and out! Foreword by Jim Whitehurst, Red Hat. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyContainers let you package everything into one neat place, and with Red Hat OpenShift you can build, deploy, and run those packages all in one place! Combining Docker and Kubernetes, OpenShift is a powerful platform for cluster management, scaling, and upgrading your enterprise apps.About the BookOpenShift in Action is a full reference to Red Hat OpenShift that breaks down this robust container platform so you can use it day-to-day. Starting with how to deploy and run your first application, you'll go deep into OpenShift. You'll discover crystal-clear explanations of namespaces, cgroups, and SELinux, learn to prepare a cluster, and even tackle advanced details like software-defined networks and security, with real-world examples you can take to your own work. It doesn't matter why you use OpenShift—by the end of this book you'll be able to handle every aspect of it, inside and out! What's InsideWritten by lead OpenShift architectsRock-solid fundamentals of Docker and KubernetesKeep mission-critical applications up and runningManage persistent storageAbout the ReaderFor DevOps engineers and administrators working in a Linux-based distributed environment.About the AuthorsJamie Duncan is a cloud solutions architect for Red Hat, focusing on large-scale OpenShift deployments. John Osborne is a principal OpenShift architect for Red Hat.Table of ContentsPART 1 - FUNDAMENTALSGetting to know OpenShift Getting started Containers are Linux PART 2 - CLOUD-NATIVE APPLICATIONSWorking with services Autoscaling with metrics Continuous integration and continuous deployment PART 3 - STATEFUL APPLICATIONS Creating and managing persistent storage Stateful applications PART 4 - OPERATIONS AND SECURITYAuthentication and resource access Networking Security
OpenStack Cloud Computing Cookbook - Fourth Edition: Over 100 practical recipes to help you build and operate OpenStack cloud computing, storage, networking, and automation
by Kevin Jackson James Denton Cody Bunch Egle SiglerThe Fourth Edition of the industry-acclaimed OpenStack Cloud Computing Cookbook, from four recognized experts, updated to the latest OpenStack build including Cinder, Nova, and Neutron. Key Features Over 100 recipes created by a team of OpenStack experts Updated to work with the latest OpenStack builds, with recipes covering the installation and use of OpenStack with Ansible It covers topics such as Keystone, Glance, Neutron, Nova, Cinder, and more, plus recipes for OpenStack storage, networking, and orchestrating workloads Test drive OpenStack using the accompanying Vagrant environment Book Description This is the fourth edition of the industry-acclaimed OpenStack Cloud Computing Cookbook, created by four recognized OpenStack experts. It has now been updated to work with the latest OpenStack builds, using tools and processes based on their collective and vast OpenStack experience. OpenStack Open Source Cloud software is one of the most used cloud infrastructures to support a wide variety of use cases, from software development to big data analysis. It is developed by a thriving community of individual developers from around the globe and backed by most of the leading players in the cloud space today. We make it simple to implement, massively scalable, and able to store a large pool of data and networking resources. OpenStack has a strong ecosystem that helps you provision your cloud storage needs. Add OpenStack's enterprise features to reduce the cost of your business. This book will begin by showing you the steps to build up an OpenStack private cloud environment using Ansible. You'll then discover the uses of cloud services such as the identity service, image service, and compute service. You'll dive into Neutron, the OpenStack Networking service, and get your hands dirty with configuring networks, routers, load balancers, and more. You’ll then gather more expert knowledge on OpenStack cloud computing by managing your cloud's security and migration. After that, we delve into OpenStack Object storage and you’ll see how to manage servers and work with objects, cluster, and storage functionalities. Finally, you will learn about OpenStack dashboard, Ansible, Keystone, and other interesting topics. What you will learn Understand, install, configure, and manage a complete OpenStack Cloud platform using OpenStack-Ansible Configure networks, routers, load balancers, and more with Neutron Use Keystone to setup domains, roles, groups and user access Learn how to use Swift and setup container access control lists Gain hands-on experience and familiarity with Horizon, the OpenStack Dashboard user interface Automate complete solutions with our recipes on Heat, the OpenStack Orchestration service as well as using Ansible to orchestrate application workloads Follow practical advice and examples to run OpenStack in productionWho this book is for This book is written for cloud system engineers, system administrators, and technical architects who are moving from a virtualized environment to cloud environments. This book assumes that you are familiar with cloud computing platforms, and have knowledge of virtualization, networking, and managing Linux environments.
OpenStack Cloud Computing Cookbook Fourth Edition: Over 100 Practical Recipes To Help You Build And Operate Openstack Cloud Computing, Storage, Networking, And Automation
by Kevin Jackson James Denton Cody Bunch Egle SiglerKey Features Over 100 recipes created by a team of OpenStack experts Updated to work with the latest OpenStack builds, with recipes covering the installation and use of OpenStack with Ansible It covers topics such as Keystone, Glance, Neutron, Nova, Cinder, and more, plus recipes for OpenStack storage, networking, and orchestrating workloads Test drive OpenStack using the accompanying Vagrant environment Book Description This is the fourth edition of the industry-acclaimed OpenStack Cloud Computing Cookbook, created by four recognized OpenStack experts. It has now been updated to work with the latest OpenStack builds, using tools and processes based on their collective and vast OpenStack experience. OpenStack Open Source Cloud software is one of the most used cloud infrastructures to support a wide variety of use cases, from software development to big data analysis. It is developed by a thriving community of individual developers from around the globe and backed by most of the leading players in the cloud space today. We make it simple to implement, massively scalable, and able to store a large pool of data and networking resources. OpenStack has a strong ecosystem that helps you provision your cloud storage needs. Add OpenStack's enterprise features to reduce the cost of your business. This book will begin by showing you the steps to build up an OpenStack private cloud environment using Ansible. You'll then discover the uses of cloud services such as the identity service, image service, and compute service. You'll dive into Neutron, the OpenStack Networking service, and get your hands dirty with configuring networks, routers, load balancers, and more. You'll then gather more expert knowledge on OpenStack cloud computing by managing your cloud's security and migration. After that, we delve into OpenStack Object storage and you'll see how to manage servers and work with objects, cluster, and storage functionalities. Finally, you will learn about OpenStack dashboard, Ansible, Keystone, and other interesting topics. <P><P>What you will learn <P><P>Understand, install, configure, and manage a complete OpenStack Cloud platform using OpenStack-Ansible <P><P>Configure networks, routers, load balancers, and more with Neutron <P><P>Use Keystone to setup domains, roles, groups and user access <P><P>Learn how to use Swift and setup container access control lists <P><P>Gain hands-on experience and familiarity with Horizon, the OpenStack Dashboard user interface <P><P>Automate complete solutions with our recipes on Heat, the OpenStack Orchestration service as well as using Ansible to orchestrate application workloads <P><P>Follow practical advice and examples to run OpenStack in production
OpenStack for Architects: Design production-ready private cloud infrastructure, 2nd Edition
by Ben Silverman Michael SolbergImplement successful private clouds with OpenStackKey FeaturesGain hands-on experience in designing a private cloud for all infrastructuresCreate a robust virtual environment for your organizationDesign, implement and deploy an OpenStack-based cloud based on the Queens releaseBook DescriptionOver the past six years, hundreds of organizations have successfully implemented Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms based on OpenStack. The huge amount of investment from these organizations, including industry giants such as IBM and HP, as well as open source leaders, such as Red Hat, Canonical, and SUSE, has led analysts to label OpenStack as the most important open source technology since the Linux operating system. Due to its ambitious scope, OpenStack is a complex and fast-evolving open source project that requires a diverse skill set to design and implement it.OpenStack for Architects leads you through the major decision points that you'll face while architecting an OpenStack private cloud for your organization. This book will address the recent changes made in the latest OpenStack release i.e Queens, and will also deal with advanced concepts such as containerization, NVF, and security. At each point, the authors offer you advice based on the experience they've gained from designing and leading successful OpenStack projects in a wide range of industries. Each chapter also includes lab material that gives you a chance to install and configure the technologies used to build production-quality OpenStack clouds. Most importantly, the book focuses on ensuring that your OpenStack project meets the needs of your organization, which will guarantee a successful rollout.What you will learn Learn the overall structure of an OpenStack deployment Craft an OpenStack deployment process which fits within your organization Apply Agile Development methodologies to engineer and operate OpenStack clouds Build a product roadmap for Infrastructure as a Service based on OpenStack Make use of containers to increase the manageability and resiliency of applications running in and on OpenStack. Use enterprise security guidelines for your OpenStack deploymentWho this book is forOpenStack for Architects is for Cloud architects who are responsible to design and implement a private cloud with OpenStack. System engineers and enterprise architects will also find this book useful. Basic understanding of core OpenStack services, as well as some working experience of concepts, is recommended.
Operational Research
by João Paulo Almeida José Fernando Oliveira Alberto Adrego Pinto A. Ismael VazThis proceedings book presents selected contributions from the XVIII Congress of APDIO (the Portuguese Association of Operational Research) held in Valença on June 28–30, 2017. Prepared by leading Portuguese and international researchers in the field of operations research, it covers a wide range of complex real-world applications of operations research methods using recent theoretical techniques, in order to narrow the gap between academic research and practical applications. Of particular interest are the applications of, nonlinear and mixed-integer programming, data envelopment analysis, clustering techniques, hybrid heuristics, supply chain management, and lot sizing and job scheduling problems. In most chapters, the problems, methods and methodologies described are complemented by supporting figures, tables and algorithms.The XVIII Congress of APDIO marked the 18th installment of the regular biannual meetings of APDIO – the Portuguese Association of Operational Research. The meetings bring together researchers, scholars and practitioners, as well as MSc and PhD students, working in the field of operations research to present and discuss their latest works. The main theme of the latest meeting was Operational Research Pro Bono. Given the breadth of topics covered, the book offers a valuable resource for all researchers, students and practitioners interested in the latest trends in this field.
Operations Research and Enterprise Systems: 6th International Conference, ICORES 2017, Porto, Portugal, February 23–25, 2017, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #884)
by Greg H. Parlier Federico Liberatore Marc DemangeThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 6th International Conference on Operations Research and Enterprise Systems, ICORES 2017, held in Porto, Portugal, in February 2017. The 15 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 90 submissions. They are organized in topical sections named: methodologies and technologies; and applications.
Operations Research Proceedings 2017: Selected Papers Of The Annual International Conference Of The German Operations Research Society (gor), Freie Universiät Berlin, Germany, September 6-8 2017 (Operations Research Proceedings Ser.)
by Ralf Borndörfer Jan Fabian Ehmke Natalia KliewerThis book gathers a selection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Operations Research (OR 2017), which was held at Freie Universität Berlin, Germany on September 6-8, 2017. More than 800 scientists, practitioners and students from mathematics, computer science, business/economics and related fields attended the conference and presented more than 500 papers in parallel topic streams, as well as special award sessions. The main theme of the conference and its proceedings was "Decision Analytics for the Digital Economy."
Ophthalmic Imaging: Posterior Segment Imaging, Anterior Eye Photography, and Slit Lamp Biomicrography (Applications in Scientific Photography)
by Christye SissonOphthalmic Imaging serves as a reference for the practicing ophthalmic imager. Ophthalmic imaging combines photography and diagnostic imaging to provide insight into not only the health of the eye, but also the health of the human body as a whole. Ophthalmic photographers are specialists in imaging through and in the human eye, one of the only parts of the body where the circulation and nervous system is visible non-invasively. With technical perspective as context, this book will provide instructional techniques as well as the background needed for problem solving in this exciting field. The book covers all aspects of contemporary ophthalmic imaging and provides image support to ophthalmologists and sub-specialties including retinal specialists, corneal specialists, neuro-ophthalmologists, and ocular oncologists. This text serves as a reference for the practicing ophthalmic imager, or to imagers just getting started in the field.
Optical Switching in Next Generation Data Centers
by Lorenzo Pavesi Francesco TestaThis book introduces the reader to the optical switching technology for its application to data centers. In addition, it takes a picture of the status of the technology and system architecture evolution and of the research in the area of optical switching in data center. The book is organized in four parts: the first part is focused on the system aspects of optical switching in intra-data center networking, the second part is dedicated to describing the recently demonstrated optical switching networks, the third part deals with the latest technologies developed to enable optical switching and, finally, the fourth part of the book outlines the future prospects and trends.
Optical Waves and Laser Beams in the Irregular Atmosphere
by Nathan Blaunstein and Natan KopeikaThe book introduces optical wave propagation in the irregular turbulent atmosphere and the relations to laser beam and LIDAR applications for both optical communication and imaging. It examines atmosphere fundamentals, structure, and content. It explains specific situations occurring in the irregular atmosphere and for specific natural phenomena that affect optical ray and laser beam propagation. It emphasizes how to use LIDAR to investigate atmospheric phenomena and predict primary parameters of the irregular turbulent atmosphere and suggests what kinds of optical devices to operate in different atmospheric situations to minimize the deleterious effects of natural atmospheric phenomena.
Optimization Methods for User Admissions and Radio Resource Allocation for Multicasting over High Altitude Platforms
by Ahmed Ibrahim Attahiru AlfaThis book focuses on the issue of optimizing radio resource allocation (RRA) and user admission control (AC) for multiple multicasting sessions on a single high altitude platform (HAP) with multiple antennas on-board. HAPs are quasi-stationary aerial platforms that carry a wireless communications payload to provide wireless communications and broadband services. They are meant to be located in the stratosphere layer of the atmosphere at altitudes in the range 17-22 km and have the ability to fly on demand to temporarily or permanently serve regions with unavailable telecommunications infrastructure. An important requirement that the book focusses on is the development of an efficient and effective method for resource allocation and user admissions for HAPs, especially when it comes to multicasting. Power, frequency, space (antennas selection) and time (scheduling) are the resources considered in the problem over an orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) HAP system.Due to the strong dependence of the total number of users that could join different multicast groups, on the possible ways we may allocate resources to these groups, it is of significant importance to consider a joint user to session assignments and RRA across the groups. From the service provider's point of view, it would be in its best interest to be able to admit as many higher priority users as possible, while satisfying their quality of service requirements. High priority users could be users subscribed in and paying higher for a service plan that gives them preference of admittance to receive more multicast transmissions, compared to those paying for a lower service plan. Also, the user who tries to join multiple multicast groups (i.e. receive more than one multicast transmission), would have preferences for which one he would favor to receive if resources are not enough to satisfy the QoS requirements.Technical topics discussed in the book include: • Overview on High Altitude Platforms, their different types and the recent works in this area Radio Resource Allocation and User Admission Control in HAPs Multicasting in a Single HAP System: System Model and Mathematical Formulation Optimization schemes that are designed to enhance the performance of a branch and bound technique by taking into account special mathematical structure in the problem formulation
Optimization Problems and Their Applications: 7th International Conference, OPTA 2018, Omsk, Russia, July 8-14, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #871)
by Anton Eremeev Michael Khachay Yury Kochetov Panos PardalosThis book constitutes extended, revised and selected papers from the 7th International Conference on Optimization Problems and Their Applications, OPTA 2018, held in Omsk, Russia in July 2018. The 27 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 73 submissions. The papers are listed in thematic sections, namely location problems, scheduling and routing problems, optimization problems in data analysis, mathematical programming, game theory and economical applications, applied optimization problems and metaheuristics.
Optimization Problems in Graph Theory: In Honor of Gregory Z. Gutin's 60th Birthday (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #139)
by Boris GoldengorinThis book presents open optimization problems in graph theory and networks. Each chapter reflects developments in theory and applications based on Gregory Gutin’s fundamental contributions to advanced methods and techniques in combinatorial optimization. Researchers, students, and engineers in computer science, big data, applied mathematics, operations research, algorithm design, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data analysis, industrial and systems engineering will benefit from the state-of-the-art results presented in modern graph theory and its applications to the design of efficient algorithms for optimization problems. Topics covered in this work include:· Algorithmic aspects of problems with disjoint cycles in graphs· Graphs where maximal cliques and stable sets intersect· The maximum independent set problem with special classes· A general technique for heuristic algorithms for optimization problems · The network design problem with cut constraints· Algorithms for computing the frustration index of a signed graph· A heuristic approach for studying the patrol problem on a graph· Minimum possible sum and product of the proper connection number· Structural and algorithmic results on branchings in digraphs · Improved upper bounds for Korkel--Ghosh benchmark SPLP instances
Optimized Cloud Based Scheduling (Studies In Computational Intelligence #759)
by John A. Leong Amandeep S. Sidhu Rong Kun TanThis book presents an improved design for service provisioning and allocation models that are validated through running genome sequence assembly tasks in a hybrid cloud environment. It proposes approaches for addressing scheduling and performance issues in big data analytics and showcases new algorithms for hybrid cloud scheduling. Scientific sectors such as bioinformatics, astronomy, high-energy physics, and Earth science are generating a tremendous flow of data, commonly known as big data. In the context of growing demand for big data analytics, cloud computing offers an ideal platform for processing big data tasks due to its flexible scalability and adaptability. However, there are numerous problems associated with the current service provisioning and allocation models, such as inefficient scheduling algorithms, overloaded memory overheads, excessive node delays and improper error handling of tasks, all of which need to be addressed to enhance the performance of big data analytics.
Oracle SQL Revealed: Executing Business Logic In The Database Engine
by Alex ReprintsevWrite queries using little-known, but powerful, SQL features implemented in Oracle's database engine. You will be able to take advantage of Oracle’s power in implementing business logic, thereby maximizing return from your company’s investment in Oracle Database products.Important features and aspects of SQL covered in this book include the model clause, row pattern matching, analytic and aggregate functions, and recursive subquery factoring, just to name a few. The focus is on implementing business logic in pure SQL, with a comparison of different approaches that can be used to write SELECT statements to return results that drive good decision making and competitive action in the marketplace. This book covers features that are often not well known, and sometimes not implemented in competing products. Chapters on query transformation and logical execution order provide a grasp of the big picture in which the individual SQL features described in the other chapters are executed. Also included are a discussion on when to use the procedural capabilities from PL/SQL, and a series of examples showing different mixes of SQL features being applied in common types of queries that you are likely to encounter. What You Will LearnGain competitive advantage from Oracle SQLKnow when to step up to PL/SQL versus staying in SQLBecome familiar with query transformations and join mechanicsApply the model clause and analytic functions to business intelligence queriesMake use of features that are specific to Oracle Database, such as row pattern matchingUnderstand the pros and cons of different SQL approaches to solving common query tasksTraverse hierarchies using CONNECT BY and recursive subquery factoringWho This Book Is ForDatabase programmers with some Oracle Database experience. The book is also for SQL developers who are moving to the Oracle Database platform or want to learn unique features of its query engine. Both audiences will learn to apply the full power of Oracle’s own SQL dialect to commonly encountered types of business questions and query challenges.
Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration I Exam 1Z0-133: A Comprehensive Certification Guide
by Gustavo GarnicaUse this comprehensive guide to study for the Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration I Exam 1Z0-133. This book is a unique introductory resource to the WebLogic Server certification for new Oracle Fusion Middleware administrators and a valuable resource for veteran WebLogic Server administrators seeking to update their skills for the 12c certification topics. It is common sense that passing a certification exam requires a good command of the subject matter, understanding the intricacies surrounding its practice, and having sufficient experience working with the concepts. This book aims to accelerate the process by providing an accurate review of all exam topics, suggesting hands-on practices to gain or reinforce experience working with WebLogic Server, and introducing questions to help candidates become familiar with the format and style of questions found on the actual certification exam. Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration I Exam 1Z0-133 covers the associate level certification with Oracle. Although not dedicated to exam 1Z0-599, the guide is also a valuable foundational resource for those preparing for WebLogic Server 12c implementation specialist level certification. This book: Inspects the certification topics in the order that you would likely follow in an on-the-job middleware infrastructure projectIs a great resource for candidates preparing for the certification, who are unable to start with live or personally-assisted trainingIs a great starting point for those pursuing advanced Oracle WebLogic Server certifications What You’ll Learn Cover all topics on the certification exam 1Z0-133Become familiar with the types and format of questions on the certification examUnderstand and properly describe Oracle WebLogic Server domains and clustersInstall, configure, maintain, and monitor Oracle WebLogic ServerDeploy and manage applications on Oracle WebLogic ServerDiscover how to use new administration features of Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Who This Book Is For Certified Oracle WebLogic administrators seeking to update their Oracle WebLogic Server credentials, as well as experienced WebLogic Server administrators seeking to earn certification for the first time. Non-Oracle administrators seeking to earn a WebLogic Server certification will also find this book useful.
Organisation 4.0: Masterplan zur prozessorientierten Organisation
by Hartmut F. BinnerWie Unternehmen die Herausforderungen, mit denen sie konfrontiert sind, erfolgreich managen können, beschreiben unzählige Ratgeber.Dieses Buch stellt im Detail den Weg dorthin, das „Wie“, in den Vordergrund. Der Autor verfolgt dabei einen ganzheitlichen, prozessorientierten Ansatz der Organisationsentwicklung.In dem Buch wird der Weg von einer funktionsorientierten hin zu einer prozessorientierten Organisation detailliert und anhand von vielen Anwendungsbeispielen beschrieben. Der Autor stellt Modelle, Methoden, Vorgehensweisen und Tools für die Umsetzung vor. Das MITO-Modell mit seinem Methoden-Tool als generischem Methodenbaukasten wird umfassend erläutert. Bezugspunkt für das Changemanagement ist dabei nicht die vertikale, also hierarchische Organisationsstruktur, sondern, ausgehend von einer rollenbasierten Ordnungsstruktur, die horizontale Wertschöpfungskette. Erst aus dieser detaillierten rollenbasierten Beschreibung des End-to-End-Businessprozesseses ergeben sich die Prozessaufgaben und Prozessverantwortlichkeiten. Dies wiederum ermöglicht eine hohe Datendurchgängigkeit für die Prozessdigitalisierung mit neuen Technologien wie Cloud Computing, Enterprise Mobility, Social Business, Big Data in der Organisation 4.0.In dem Buch werden alle Fragen rund um das gemeinsame Führungsverständnis in einer prozessorientierten Organisation besprochen. Auch der Aufbau einer gemeinsamen Wissens- und Lernplattform zur Qualifizierung von Führungskräften und Mitarbeitern wird behandelt. Wie lassen sich Prozesse systematisch beschreiben und im Rahmen eines ganzheitlichen Business Process Management (BPM) umsetzen? Wie können funktionsorientierte Veränderungs-, Anforderungs- und Auswirkungsanalysen durch prozessorientierte Analysen ersetzt werden? Wie lässt sich eine prozessorientierte Organisation evaluieren? Das Buch analysiert diese und weitere Fragen systematisch und detailliert und vermittelt Führungskräften nicht nur das notwendige Wissen, sondern auch die Methodenkompetenz, um Changemanagement-Prozesse umzusetzen.Ob Mittelstand oder Großunternehmen – das Buch richtet sich an alle Führungskräfte in Unternehmen, die sich mit Changemanagement auseinandersetzen.
Organisational Adaptations: A Pluralistic Perspective (SpringerBriefs in Business)
by Oluwaseun E. Adegbite Antonis C. Simintiras Yogesh K. Dwivedi Kemefasu IfieThis book explores how enterprises adapt to challenges in their business environments. It focuses on the critical elements within organisations that every executive must address in order to remain competitive. It takes a pluralist approach in trying to broaden our knowledge on organisational adaptations. It also offers an exploratory delve into existing literature of organisational study. This is biased for content, context and process framework and processual analytic approach in order to identify, determine, understand the intricacies of adaptations going on in various business organisations. The book also includes a case study of how Kodak and Fujifilm responded to digitalisation of photographic film industry, which is an example of major adaptation change. Many global brands are often contending with similar issues and real life challenges. Simply put, today’s business environment demands a new way of doing business that challenges brand’s existing core business philosophy.Organisations are ‘individual’ entities in their own rights. Businesses have devised ways of surviving their environments. They do this by downsizing, merger and acquisition, business ecosystems, other forms of collaborations and strategic alliances. While this is true, current research works into generic predictors and/or concepts that enhance the transformation process are scarce. It is particularly important to align the theories and concepts of organisational adaptations with realities in the business environment. This book delves deep and explains adaptations in organisations, but also offers insight for how executives can adapt and thrive in their dynamic business environments.
OSPF and IS-IS: From Link State Routing Principles to Technologies
by Rui ValadasThis book describes and compares both the IPv4 and IPv6 versions of OSPF and IS-IS. It explains OSPF and IS-IS by grounding the analysis on the principles of Link State Routing (LSR). It deliberately separates principles from technologies. Understanding the principles behind the technologies makes the learning process easier and more solid. Moreover, it helps uncovering the dissimilarities and commonalities of OSPF and IS-IS and exposing their stronger and weaker features. The chapters on principles explain the features of LSR protocols and discuss the alternative design options, independently of technologies. The chapters on technologies provide a comprehensive description of OSPF and IS-IS with enough detail for professionals that need to work with these technologies. The final part of the book describes and discusses a large set of experiments with Cisco routers designed to illustrate the various features of OSPF and IS-IS. In particular, the experiments related to the synchronization mechanisms are not usually found in the literature.
Outcome-Driven Business Architecture: Synergizing Strategies and Intelligence with Architecture
by Amit Tiwary Bhuvan UnhelkarThis book discusses business architecture as a basis for aligning efforts with outcomes. It views BA as complementary to enterprise architecture, where the focus of technological initiatives and inventories is to understand and improve business organization, business direction, and business decision-making. This book provides a practical, long-term view on BA. Based on the authors' consulting experience and industrial research, the material in this book is a valuable addition to the thought processes around BA and EA. The lead author has direct and practical experience with large clients in applying APQC capability framework for undertaking multiple enterprise-wide capability assessments.
Outlook 2019 For Dummies
by Faithe Wempen Bill DyszelGet up to speed with the world’s best email application — Outlook 2019 Of the millions of people who use Outlook, most only use about two percent of its features. Don’t stay in the dark! Outlook 2019 For Dummies shows you how to take advantage of often-overlooked tips and tricks to make it work even better for you. Inside, you’ll find information on navigating the user interface; utilizing the To-Do bar; filtering junk email; smart scheduling; RSS support; using electronic business cards; accessing data with two-way sync and offline and cloud based access, and much more! Make the most of Outlook's anti-phishing capabilities Share your calendar Integrate tasks with other Microsoft applications and services Manage email folders If you’re upgrading to the latest version — or have never used this popular email tool — this book makes it easier than ever to get Outlook working for you.
Overshare: Love, Laughs, Sexuality and Secrets
by Rose Ellen Dix Rosie SpaughtonRose and Rosie are known for their candid and hilarious YouTube videos... but now they are taking oversharing to a whole new level. Discussing sexuality, revealing secrets and empowering others, OVERSHARE is a book packed with Rose and Rosie's unique take on friendships, fame, mental health and LGBT issues.As visibly out members of the LGBT community, they open up about their own experiences, both together and as individuals, and have written this book in the hope that it gives strength to those who have faced similar difficulties. They are spreading a message of positivity and inclusivity, and want everyone to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter what their sexuality. Delve deep into the unfiltered highs and lows of Rose and Rosie's life: family relationships, secrets of a happy marriage, struggles with OCD and anxiety, finding love and navigating the world as a gay couple. Get ready to laugh, cry, cringe and OVERSHARE.
Overshare: Love, Laughs, Sexuality and Secrets
by Rose Ellen Dix Rosie SpaughtonRose and Rosie are known for their candid and hilarious YouTube videos... but now they are taking oversharing to a whole new level. Discussing sexuality, revealing secrets and empowering others, OVERSHARE is a book packed with Rose and Rosie's unique take on friendships, fame, mental health and LGBT issues.As visibly out members of the LGBT community, they open up about their own experiences, both together and as individuals, and have written this book in the hope that it gives strength to those who have faced similar difficulties. They are spreading a message of positivity and inclusivity, and want everyone to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter what their sexuality. Delve deep into the unfiltered highs and lows of Rose and Rosie's life: family relationships, secrets of a happy marriage, struggles with OCD and anxiety, finding love and navigating the world as a gay couple. Get ready to laugh, cry, cringe and OVERSHARE.
Overwatch Hacks: The Unoffical Gamer's Guide
by Jason R. RichTargeted to gamers between the ages of eight and twelve, this full-color, unofficial, ninety-six-page strategy guide will cover the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC editions of Blizzard Entertainment’s mega-popular game Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition. Each section of the book will feature detailed, yet easy-to-understand tips and strategies, along with screenshots that will help readers quickly master the game when experiencing the Competitive Play (multiplayer) mode. Overwatch Hacks will offer details about each of the game’s 26 core heroes, and describe each hero’s unique strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and ultimate abilities. Since Overwatch is all about multi-player team play, an emphasis on what each hero’s abilities are best suited for—related to offense, defense, tank, or support—will be covered, as will how a player should adapt their overall gameplay strategy based on which hero they choose to control, and what role they’ll be playing as a member of their team. This game is very much about team collaboration, communication, and coordination, and the tips and strategies outlined in this book will focus heavily on these elements of the game. Readers will also discover what they need to know about the maps and locations where battles occur, and learn how to adapt their strategy based on their location within the game in order to complete location-specific objectives. Finally, this guide will offer tips for best utilizing customization options and loot. Whether a gamer is playing with AI controlled team members, random online players, or their best friends, the reader will go into each battle and adventure with the knowledge and strategies needed to achieve victory. As a team-based shooter set in the near future, Overwatch was one of the fastest games in history to attract more than 30 million active players. It continues to win awards and be among the most popular multiplayer games available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC platforms.
The Overworld Games: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Novel (Creeper Diaries #4)
by Greyson Mann Amanda BrackThe toughest mobs in the overworld are ready to compete!Spring has sprung, and every mob at Mob Middle School is looking forward to the Overworld Games -- except Gerald Creeper Jr. Other schools are coming to compete from as far away as the Nether! But Gerald's got a problem. He's not big on sprinting, spider riding, or strategic explosions. So which event is this creeper cut out for? Through some creative creeping, Gerald manages to get a few new events on the schedule. Pig riding, anyone? Firework crafting? When Dad gets involved, Gerald wants to make him proud. But, man, that team from the Nether looks awfully tough. This creeper could be in way over his head . . . Gerald's ups and downs at Mob Middle School continue in this fourth book in the laugh-out-loud funny, heavily illustrated, diary-format series for Minecrafters.