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Mastering IPython 4.0
by Thomas BittermanThis book is for IPython developers who want to make the most of IPython and perform advanced scientific computing with IPython utilizing the ease of interactive computing. It is ideal for users who wish to learn about the interactive and parallel computing properties of IPython 4.0, along with its integration with third-party tools and concepts such as testing and documenting results.
Mastering Illiquidity
by Peter Cornelius Christian Diller Didier Guennoc Thomas MeyerArms investors with powerful new tools for measuring and managing the risks associated with the various illiquid asset classesWith risk-free interest rates and risk premiums at record lows, many investors are turning to illiquid assets, such as real estate, private equity, infrastructure and timber, in search of superior returns and greater portfolio diversity. But as many analysts, investors and wealth managers are discovering, such investments bring with them a unique set of risks that cannot be measured by standard asset allocation models. Written by a dream team of globally renowned experts in the field, this book provides a clear, accessible overview of illiquid fund investments, focusing on what the main risks of these asset classes are and how to measure those risks in today's regulatory environment. Provides solutions for institutional investors in need of guidance in today's regulatory environmentOffers detailed descriptions of risk measurement in illiquid asset classes, illustrated with real life case studiesHelps you to develop reliable risk management tools while complying with the regulations designed to contain the individual and systemic risks arising from illiquid investmentsFeatures real-life case studies that capture an array of risk management scenarios you are likely to encounter
Mastering Import & Export Management
by Rennie Alston Thomas A. Cook Kelly RaiaWith billions of dollars generated annually, importing and exporting is a potentially lucrative arena for growthùand a bewildering tangle of rules and regulations. Packed with hundreds of cost-effective strategies, ready-to-use forms, and valuable checklists, the second edition of Mastering Import & Export Management explains how to efficientlyùand legallyùnavigate the complex world of international trade. From the big picture of pinpointing the best markets to the nitty-gritty of packing a container, this sweeping guide examines how to spot potential risks, apply quality control procedures, prepare documentation accurately, and more. This revised and updated edition addresses how best to handle recent crises like the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, the economic downturn, or political instability in countries like Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, and Libya. It also covers every new compliance and security regulation, as well as evolving best practices, including: ò C-TPAT guidelines ò Incoterms ò In-house compliance programs ò Freight costûreduction tips ò Beefed-up TSA regulations ò Improved technology options ò President Obama's new export initiatives. It's an indispensable resource for today's complex and changing global marketplace.
Mastering Import and Export Management
by Thomas A. Cook Kelly RaiaAccording to the U.S. Department of Commerce, more than $1.6 trillion in goods are exported annually to dozens of countries, while nearly $2.4 trillion are imported. That’s big business for anyone who can navigate the complicated rules and mitigate the risks surrounding international trade.Filled with step-by-step instructions, cost-effective strategies, and ready-to-use forms, this third edition of Mastering Import & Export Management walks you through every key area—from handling logistics to building a global team to complying with post-9/11 security measures to clearly documenting shipments using Incoterms. Completely updated, the guide simplifies the latest regulations and gathers best practices in an evolving field, including:Strategies for reducing risk and spend in global supply chainsNew documentation, operations, and proceduresTrade compliance SOPsGuidance on managing transportation service providersE-commerce in international tradeFor managers and operating personnel with the knowledge and tools to overcome challenges, the world of exporting and importing offers lucrative new frontiers.
Mastering JBoss Drools 6
by Mauricio Salatino Esteban Aliverti Mariano De MaioDiscover the power of Drools 6 and Business Rules for developing complex scenarios in your applications About This Book * Implement and model different rules using the DRL full syntax * Model complex business decisions and domain models in order to automate and improve your operational decisions with the Drools framework * A practical, fast-paced, hands-on guide to help you use the different components provided by the Drools Rule Engine Who This Book Is For This book is for Java developers and architects who need to have a deep understanding of how to create or integrate your applications with the Drools Rules Framework. The book assumes that you know the Java language well and also have experience with some widely used frameworks, such as Spring. You should also know the basics of Maven-based applications. What You Will Learn * Automate your application's decisions, such as promotion applying, discount policies, fraud detection, and more. * Quickly get started with writing your first rules using the DRL full syntax. * Discover the power of the new syntax components of the rule language. * Define inferences in your business rules to simplify complex decisions. * Write decision tables, templates,domain-specific languages, and scorecards, and learn how to map them to the Drools framework. * Harness the full operational power of Drools through all of its configuration points. * Use Drools configurations and architectures for different environments and scenarios. In Detail Mastering JBoss Drools 6 will provide you with the knowledge to develop applications involving complex scenarios. You will learn how to use KIE modules to create and execute Business Rules, and how the PHREAK algorithm internally works to drive the Rule Engine decisions. This book will also cover the relationship between Drools and jBPM, which allows you to enrich your applications by using Business Processes. You will be briefly introduced to the concept of complex event processing (Drools CEP) where you will learn how to aggregate and correlate your data based on temporal conditions. You will also learn how to define rules using domain-specific languages, such as spreadsheets, database entries, PMML, and more. Towards the end, this book will take you through the integration of Drools with the Spring and Camel frameworks for more complex applications. Style and approach Approached from a developer's perspective, the book teaches you all the advanced concepts of Business Rules applicable examples with helpful screenshots, diagrams, tutorials, and examples.
Mastering JIRA
by Ravi Sagar<P><P>Gain expertise in tracking project issues and managing them efficiently using JIRA <P><P>About This Book <P><P>Customize JIRA for a variety of applications such as software project management, Agile tracking, and test management with the help of sample data to get you started <P><P>Deploy big JIRA instances by planning the installations for Enterprise <P><P>A comprehensive guide on JIRA with an easy-to-learn structure to help you become the go-to person for JIRA in your organization <P><P>Who This Book Is For <P><P>If you are a JIRA administrator managing small-to-medium JIRA instances and want to learn how to manage enterprise-scale instances, then this book will help you expand your knowledge and equip you with advanced skills. Prior understanding of JIRA core concepts is required. <P><P>What You Will Learn <P><P>Plan the installation and upgrade of your JIRA instance <P><P>Configure issue type schemes, create customized workflows, modify permission schemes, and change notification schemes <P><P>Customize JIRA for test management, helpdesk, and requirement management <P><P>Deploy JIRA for Agile tracking using the Scrum and Kanban techniques <P><P>Manage users and groups and integrate them with LDAP for single sign-on <P><P>Develop JIRA add-ons to extend JIRA's functionality <P><P>Migrate data from external systems using CSV import <P><P>Generate reports directly from the JIRA database and to use custom JavaScript and CSS <P><P>In Detail <P><P>JIRA is an issue-tracking tool from Atlassian and has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its ease of use and, at the same time, its customization abilities and finely grained control over various functions. JIRA offers functionalities for creating tasks and assigning them to users and many useful add-ons can be added such as JIRA Agile for Agile tracking and Groovy scripts, a powerful tool for administering customizations for customizations. <P><P>This book explains how to master the key functionalities of JIRA and its customizations and add-ons, and is packed with real-world examples and use cases. You will first learn how to plan JIRA installation. Next, you will be given a brief refresher of fundamental concepts and learn about customizations in detail. Next, this book will take you through add-on development to extend JIRA functionality. Finally, this book will explore best practices and troubleshooting, to help you find out what went wrong and how to fix it.
Mastering JIRA 7 - Second Edition
by Ravi SagarBecome an expert at using JIRA 7 through this one-stop guide! About This Book * This comprehensive guide will help you implement, customize and administer JIRA 7 application to meet the needs of your organization * You will get to know the strategies needed to develop and deploy JIRA 7, along with best practices when working with Jira * It covers the latest integrations of JIRA 7 with third-party platforms to help you professionally manage your software development projects Who This Book Is For If you are a JIRA administrator who is managing small-to-medium JIRA instances and you want to learn how to manage enterprise-scale instances, then this book will help you expand your knowledge and equip you with advanced skills. Prior understanding of the JIRA core concepts is required. What You Will Learn * Plan the installation and upgrade of your JIRA instance to the newest version * Configure issue type schemes, create customized workflows, modify permission schemes, and change notification schemes * Implement JIRA Service Desk to manage your support tickets * Customize JIRA for test management, helpdesk, and requirement management * Deploy JIRA for Agile tracking using the Scrum and Kanban techniques * Develop JIRA add-ons to extend JIRA's functionality * Migrate data from external systems using CSV import * Generate reports directly from the JIRA database and use custom JavaScript and CSS * Integrate your JIRA application with third-party tools such as Confluence, SVN, and Git In Detail Atlassian JIRA 7 is an enterprise issue tracker system. One of its key strengths is its ability to adapt to the needs of an organization, ranging from building software products to managing your support issues. This book provides a comprehensive explanation covering all three components of JIRA 7, such as JIRA Software, JIRA Core, and Jira Service Desk. It shows you how to master the key functionalities of JIRA and its customizations and useful add-ons, and is packed with real-world examples and use cases. You will first learn how to plan for a JIRA 7 installation and fetch data. We cover JIRA reports in detail, which will help you analyze your data effectively. You can add additional features to your JIRA application by choosing one of the already built-in add-ons or building a new one to suit your needs. Then you'll find out about implementing Agile methodologies in JIRA by creating Scrum and Kanban boards. We'll teach you how to integrate your JIRA Application with other tools such as Confluence, SVN, Git, and more, which will help you extend your application. Finally, we'll explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques to help you find out what went wrong and understand how to fix it. Style and approach This comprehensive book covers the advanced and new features of JIRA 7 with the help of rich code-based, real-world examples and use cases.
Mastering KVM Virtualization: Design expert data center virtualization solutions with the power of Linux KVM, 2nd Edition
by Anil Vettathu Humble Devassy Chirammal Prasad Mukhedkar Vedran DakicIf you are a systems administrator, DevOps practitioner, or developer with Linux experience looking to sharpen your open-source virtualization skills, this virtualization book is for you. Prior understanding of the Linux command line and virtualization is required before getting started with this book.
Mastering Layout: On the Art of Eye Appeal
by Mike StevensThis best-selling book by sign industry legend, Mike Stevens, covers the fundamental principles of layout for signs. It teaches how to see, organize and manipulate graphic elements for unified, legible and visually appealing results. More than 80 illustrations demonstrate before-and-after results of applying the principles. Includes a troubleshooting checklist for isolating, analyzing and correcting layout weaknesses in your own designs.
Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results
by Robert J. Anderson William A. AdamsIs your leadership a competitive advantage, or is it costing you? How do you know? Are you developing your leadership effectiveness at the pace of change? For most leaders today, complexity is outpacing their personal and collective development. Most leaders are in over their heads, whether they know it or not. The most successful organizations over time are the best led. While this has always been true, today escalating global complexity puts leadership effectiveness at a premium. Mastering Leadership involves developing the effectiveness of leaders--individually and collectively--and turning that leadership into a competitive advantage. This timeless, authoritative text provides a systemic approach for developing your senior leaders and the leadership system of your organization. It does not recommend quick fixes, but argues that real development requires a strategic, long-term, and integrated approach in order to forge more effective leaders and enhanced business performance. Mastering Leadership offers a developmental pathway to bring forth the highest and best use of yourself, your life, and your leadership. By more meaningfully deploying all of who you are every day, individually and collectively, you will achieve a leadership legacy consistent with your highest aspirations.
Mastering MOOCs: Using Open Online Courses to Achieve Your Goals (Knowledge@Wharton Originals)
by Karl Ulrich Knowledge WhartonHow business professionals are using MOOCs to further their careers and help their companies and teams succeedSince first making headlines in 2011, hundreds of universities across the world have begun offering thousands of MOOCS, or massive open online courses, to millions of students around the world. While researchers are still looking at what this relatively new technology means for education, many business professionals are already yielding the benefits.Mastering MOOCs: Using Open Online Courses to Achieve Your Goals offers insights into how anyone can gain the greatest personal and professional impact from a MOOC. In this original in-depth ebook, Knowledge@Wharton, The Wharton School's online journal of business analysis, addresses:The ROI for MOOCs: Learn how to decide if a MOOC is a good value for your time and your goals.How a MOOC can increase your value to an employer: Find out how some have found new jobs, changed careers, and received new responsibilities or promotions after taking a MOOC.How MOOCs can help your team succeed: Discover how business leaders are using MOOCs to solve business problems as a team and to bring employees up to speed on new areas of knowledge.Mastering MOOCs is a comprehensive guide that outlines the opportunities MOOCs offer to business professionals. Each chapter includes key takeaways that you can use immediately. It is also a must-read for those who want to know how to get the most out of a MOOC, whether to develop themselves or their teams.About Knowledge@Wharton BooksInsights and inspiration business leaders can use today-from The Wharton School's online journal of business analysisKnowledge@Wharton Books offer you the signature reporting that Knowledge@Wharton readers have come to expect, including in-depth coverage and analysis of important business trends, accessible explanations of the latest business research, and inspiring conversations with today's thought leaders.Published exclusively as ebooks by Wharton Digital Press, this practical line of books includes two series:Knowledge@Wharton Originals: All-new, in-depth coverage of a timely important and business matter or trend, featuring key takeaways that business leaders and professionals can leverage immediatelyKnowledge@Wharton Essentials: Collects the best of Knowledge@Wharton's reporting on a single topic of significant business concern, laying out the challenges and offering solutionsEach Knowledge@Wharton ebook offers you what you need to address a business challenge or opportunity head on-today.
Mastering Magento
by Bret WilliamsWritten in a step by step tutorial style with plenty of insider insights along the way. Web designers, developers or ecommerce store-owners, who design or manage Magento stores for their clients.
Mastering Management Consultancy: How to Develop your Skills as a Successful Consultant
by Calvert MarkhamMastering Management Consultancy is a comprehensive guide for all consultants looking to provide a first-class service to their clients and who wish to become expert practitioners. Calvert Markham shows how consultants can develop their performance in a wide range of areas, including:Product development and marketing consultancy.Selling and managing consultancy projects.Consultancy problem solving.Running a consultancy business.Managing client relationships.
Mastering Management Styles: Expert Guidance for Managers
by Harris SilvermanThrough insider advice, handy tips and real-life case studies, you'll be quickly on your way to management success. Each chapter will take you through a key element of management style, the impact it can have on your employees, potential traps and pitfalls to avoid, and will round up by applying the technique to the case study so that you can get a feel for how your management choices could play out. Whether you're feeling the pressure of your management role or simply unsure how to bring out the best in each of your employees, this is the instant toolkit you need for management success About the Author: Harris Silverman Harris Silverman is a Management Coach and Career Counselor who works on the development of management skills, career planning, and career advancement with both corporations and individuals. He has extensive experience in employee development in both the public and private sectors, and holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Education degree, in addition to a BA. He is available for consultation both by telephone and in person, worldwide. He is based in Toronto, Canada. For more information about Harris and to read his blog, please visit www.HarrisSilverman.com.
Mastering Marketing Agility: Transform Your Marketing Teams and Evolve Your Organization
by Andrea FryrearThe leading authority on agile marketing shows how to build marketing operations that can pivot freely and yet remain committed to priorities.As a marketer, are you tired of chasing marketing fads and algorithm rumors that seem to change every couple of months? This guide to building the perfect marketing department will help you achieve the latest and greatest without having to rebuild your operations from scratch every time the wind shifts. Agile strategies have been the accepted modus operandi for software development for two decades, and marketing is poised to follow in its footsteps. As the audiences we market to become ever more digital, agile frameworks are emerging as the best and only way to manage marketing. This book is a signpost showing the way toward the agile future of marketing operations, explaining how every role, from social media intern up to chief marketing officer, can work in unison, responding to the market's demanding challenges without losing focus on the big picture.You will learn what it takes for marketing agility to thrive—customer focus, transparency, continuous improvement, adaptability, trust, bias for action, and courage—along with the antipatterns that can drag you down. Most important, you will learn how to implement the systems, strategies, and practices that will truly transform your marketing operations.
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Implementation
by Dr. Gomathi SGet ready to ace Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and usher in an era of streamlined efficiency, enhanced productivity, and growth. This guide book is your trusty companion on your journey to becoming an ERP implementation pro. The book will take you through the entire implementation process, from initial planning to successful deployment and beyond.The book starts with an introduction to Business Central and the benefits of its implementation. It discusses pre-implementation planning and vendor selection and partnership, and you will learn budgeting and timeline along with evaluating implementation partners. You will go through project management methodologies and learn about resource allocation and team roles. Data migration and cleansing are discussed, along with configuration and customization. You will learn about change management and user adoption, as well as Integration with existing systems. The book takes you through testing and quality assurance, and you will understand how to prepare for Go-Live. You also will learn common implementation challenges and solutions, and future trends in ERP and Business Central.After reading this book, you will be able to discover the full potential and make the most out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.What Will You LearnMaster the complete process of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementationImplement effective strategies to drive user adoption and overcome resistance to changeStay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends in the ERP landscapeUtilize practical tools and checklists to streamline implementation tasksGain insights from case studies for practical implementation strategiesWho This Book Is ForProject managers, business analysts, and ERP consultants
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Discover extension development best practices, build advanced ERP integrations, and use DevOps tools
by Stefano Demiliani Duilio TacconiDevelop customized business management solutions with the latest features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Key Features Learn Dynamics 365 Business Central, the next generation of Dynamics NAV Explore advanced topics for handling complex integrations such as using APIs, OData, and Azure Functions Discover best practices for developing SaaS extensions and moving existing solutions to the cloud Book Description Dynamics 365 Business Central is an all-in-one business management solution, which is easy to adopt and helps you make smarter business decisions. This book is a comprehensive guide to developing solutions with Microsoft ERP (in the cloud and also on-premises). It covers all aspects of developing extensions, right from preparing a sandbox environment to deploying a complete solution. The book starts by introducing you to the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform and the new Modern Development Environment. You'll then explore the sandbox concept, and see how to create sandboxes for development. As you advance, you'll be able to build a complete advanced solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central with AL language and Visual Studio Code. You'll then learn how to debug and deploy the extension and write automatic testing. The book will also take you through advanced topics like integration (with Azure Functions, web services, and APIs), DevOps and CI/CD techniques, and machine learning. You'll discover how Dynamics 365 Business Central can be used with Office 365 apps. Finally, you'll analyze different ways to move existing solutions to the new development model based on extensions. By the end of this book, you'll be able to develop highly customized solutions that meet the requirements of modern businesses using Dynamics 365 Business Central. What you will learn Create a sandbox environment with Dynamics 365 Business Central Handle source control management when developing solutions Explore extension testing, debugging, and deployment Create real-world business processes using Business Central and different Azure services Integrate Business Central with external applications Apply DevOps and CI/CD to development projects Move existing solutions to the new extension-based architecture Who this book is for If you're a new developer looking to get started with Dynamics 365 Business Central, this book is for you. This book will also help experienced professionals enhance their knowledge and understanding of Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: The complete guide for designing and integrating advanced Business Central solutions
by Stefano Demiliani Duilio TacconiUtilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's most recent capabilities to create bespoke business management solutions using best practices learned along the way from veterans in the industry. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExtend Business Central's functionalities through Azure, Power Platform, GitHub, and custom extensionsUnlock the potential of data exchange and functionality expansion by integrating with external systems using APIs and ODataBuild reliable, maintainable, and continuously improving solutions while writing performant, well-structured code and using telemetries and DevOpsBook DescriptionThis book dives straight into guiding you through the process of building real-world solutions with the AL language and Visual Studio Code. It emphasizes best practices and extensibility patterns to ensure your extensions are well-structured, maintainable, and meet the needs of modern businesses. You'll learn advanced AL techniques, report creation methods, debugging strategies, and how to leverage telemetries for monitoring. Additionally, it covers performance optimization practices and API integration to help you create efficient and interconnected solutions. With a focus on extension development, this new edition allows you to jump right into coding without spending time on setup processes. This book introduces new chapters covering essential tasks that Business Central developers frequently encounter, such as file handling and printing management. Finally, the book expands its scope by including chapters on various integration aspects, including VS Code extensions, GitHub DevOps, Azure services, and Power Platform integrations. We’ll wrap up by covering Copilot capabilities in Business Central and how you can create your own generative AI copilots. By mastering these concepts and techniques, you'll be well-equipped to create powerful and customized solutions that extend the capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central.What you will learnDeveloping a customized solution for Dynamics 365 Business CentralWriting performant code following extensibility patternsHandling reporting, files, and printing on a cloud environmentHandling Business Central telemetries with AzureWriting APIs and integrations for Dynamics 365 Business CentralApplying DevOps and CI/CD to development projects by using GitHubIntegrating Business Central with Power PlatformPublishing your solutions to AppSource marketplaceManage Copilot capabilities and create your own generative AI copilotWho this book is forThis book is intended for new developers who want to get started with Dynamics 365 Business Central. Professionals with expertise will also benefit from this book by enhancing their knowledge and comprehension of Dynamics 365 Business Central development platform and best practices
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations
by Eric NewellConfidently shepherd your organization’s implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 to a successful conclusion In Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations, accomplished executive, project manager, and author Eric Newell delivers a holistic, step-by-step reference to implementing Microsoft’s cloud-based ERP and CRM business applications. You’ll find the detailed and concrete instructions you need to take your implementation project all the way to the finish line, on-time, and on-budget. You’ll learn: The precise steps to take, in the correct order, to bring your Dynamics 365 implementation to life What to do before you begin the project, including identifying stakeholders and building your business case How to deal with a change management throughout the lifecycle of your project How to manage conference room pilots (CRPs) and what to expect during the sessions Perfect for CIOs, technology VPs, CFOs, Operations leaders, application directors, business analysts, ERP/CRM specialists, and project managers, Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations is an indispensable and practical reference for guiding your real-world Dynamics 365 implementation from planning to completion.
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016
by Rabindra SahThe compilation of best skillset to harness Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Administrators, Consultants, and Developers About This Book • Take your skills to the next level with Dynamics NAV by implementing all the latest and advanced features • Get a comprehensive coverage of how the NAV system can be implemented and maintained to get the most out of it • Get powerful insights into how to integrate Dynamics NAV with third-party tolls and extend its functionality Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for administrators, developers, and consultants who are looking to take their knowledge of Dynamics NAV to new heights. You're expected to have a basic knowledge of Dynamics NAV workflows and C/AL, C/SIDE development. What You Will Learn • Installing the NAV system in different environments • Implementing the system with the correct setup • Maintaining the system to get the best possible performance • Tuning up the Dynamics NAV to get better outcomes • The Version Control strategy for Dynamics NAV developers • Integrating other software and features to remove limitations • Understanding your own system better • Being able to solve customers' problems with “out-of-the-box” features • Reducing customization and additional development time In Detail The book begins by giving you a brief introduction to setting up your NAV environment and shows you how to install and configure it according to your requirements. You will then dive deep into the latest design patterns, network architecture, and topologies. We will show you how you can integrate NAV with the Microsoft platform, and secure your deployment by managing roles and permissions. Moving on, we will explain how to monitor and manage server instances using the Administration tool. We'll discuss how you can take advantage of the expanded extensibility and connectivity capabilities for a tighter integration with the cloud as well as handheld devices. Then, we'll show you how you can make use of the PowerBI capabilities that have been built into Dynamics NAV. By the end of the book, you will be confident in developing and administering a Dynamics NAV implementation that will leverage all of the new features. Style and approach This book takes a straightforward tutorial approach, providing you with step-by-step explanations and simple example-oriented walkthroughs. It is filled with use cases and situations that show you the different pitfalls you might encounter and how to get past them.
Mastering Microsoft Power BI: Expert Techniques For Effective Data Analytics And Business Intelligence
by Brett PowellThis book will show you how to use Power BI effectively to create a variety of visualizations and BI dashboards. Right from gathering data through various data sources, you will learn to perform effective visual analytics. By the end of this book, you will be able to gain unique, hidden insights into your data using Microsoft Power BI.
Mastering Microsoft Power BI: Expert techniques for effective data analytics and business intelligence
by Brett PowellDesign, create and manage robust Power BI solutions to gain meaningful business insightsKey FeaturesMaster all the dashboarding and reporting features of Microsoft Power BICombine data from multiple sources, create stunning visualizations and publish your reports across multiple platformsA comprehensive guide with real-world use cases and examples demonstrating how you can get the best out of Microsoft Power BIBook DescriptionThis book is intended for business intelligence professionals responsible for the design and development of Power BI content as well as managers, architects and administrators who oversee Power BI projects and deployments. The chapters flow from the planning of a Power BI project through the development and distribution of content to the administration of Power BI for an organization. BI developers will learn how to create sustainable and impactful Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards. This includes connecting to data sources, shaping and enhancing source data, and developing an analytical data model. Additionally, top report and dashboard design practices are described using features such as Bookmarks and the Power KPI visual. BI managers will learn how Power BI's tools work together such as with the On-premises data gateway and how content can be staged and securely distributed via Apps. Additionally, both the Power BI Report Server and Power BI Premium are reviewed. By the end of this book, you will be confident in creating effective charts, tables, reports or dashboards for any kind of data using the tools and techniques in Microsoft Power BI.What you will learnBuild efficient data retrieval and transformation processes with the Power Query M LanguageDesign scalable, user-friendly DirectQuery and Import Data ModelsDevelop visually rich, immersive, and interactive reports and dashboardsMaintain version control and stage deployments across development, test, and production environmentsManage and monitor the Power BI Service and the On-premises data gatewayDevelop a fully on-premise solution with the Power BI Report ServerScale up a Power BI solution via Power BI Premium capacity and migration to Azure Analysis Services or SQL Server Analysis ServicesWho this book is forBusiness Intelligence professionals and existing Power BI users looking to master Power BI for all their data visualization and dashboarding needs will find this book to be useful. While understanding of the basic BI concepts is required, some exposure to Microsoft Power BI will be helpful.
Mastering Microsoft Power BI: Expert techniques to create interactive insights for effective data analytics and business intelligence, 2nd Edition
by Brett Powell Greg DecklerPlan, design, develop, and manage robust Power BI solutions to generate meaningful insights and make data-driven decisionsKey FeaturesMaster the latest dashboarding and reporting features of Microsoft Power BICombine data from multiple sources, create stunning visualizations and publish Power BI apps to thousands of usersGet the most out of Microsoft Power BI with real-world use cases and examplesBook DescriptionMastering Microsoft Power BI, Second Edition, provides an advanced understanding of Power BI to get the most out of your data and maximize business intelligence. This updated edition walks through each essential phase and component of Power BI, and explores the latest, most impactful Power BI features. Using best practices and working code examples, you will connect to data sources, shape and enhance source data, and develop analytical data models. You will also learn how to apply custom visuals, implement new DAX commands and paginated SSRS-style reports, manage application workspaces and metadata, and understand how content can be staged and securely distributed via Power BI apps. Furthermore, you will explore top report and interactive dashboard design practices using features such as bookmarks and the Power KPI visual, alongside the latest capabilities of Power BI mobile applications and self-service BI techniques. Additionally, important management and administration topics are covered, including application lifecycle management via Power BI pipelines, the on-premises data gateway, and Power BI Premium capacity. By the end of this Power BI book, you will be confident in creating sustainable and impactful charts, tables, reports, and dashboards with any kind of data using Microsoft Power BI.What you will learnBuild efficient data retrieval and transformation processes with the Power Query M language and dataflowsDesign scalable, user-friendly DirectQuery, import, and composite data modelsCreate basic and advanced DAX measuresAdd ArcGIS Maps to create interesting data storiesBuild pixel-perfect paginated reportsDiscover the capabilities of Power BI mobile applicationsManage and monitor a Power BI environment as a Power BI administratorScale up a Power BI solution for an enterprise via Power BI Premium capacityWho this book is forBusiness Intelligence professionals and intermediate Power BI users looking to master Power BI for all their data visualization and dashboarding needs will find this book useful. An understanding of basic BI concepts is required and some familiarity with Microsoft Power BI will be helpful to make the most out of this book.
Mastering Mobile Learning
by Chad UdellDiscover the strategies, tools, and technologies necessary for developing successful mobile learning programsIn the modern, rapidly-expanding mobile learning environment, only clear guidelines and state-of-the-art technologies will stand up to the challenges that lie ahead. With a smart focus that combines a proven process with all-important strategies and practical applications, Mastering Mobile Learning stands as the most modern, comprehensive resource on the subject. It also features unique technical content previously unavailable among the literature of the mobile learning field. This book will help you turn concept into reality.This book will show you best practices for obtaining and providing educational, training, and professional development content on devices like smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Trainers, educators, designers, instructional technologists, workplace learning professionals, and HR professionals will learn how mobile learning differs from other forms of e-learning, and will be introduced to the challenges and--more importantly--the advantages of mobile learning strategies and technologies for 21st century business environments. The book provides:An overview of mobile learning, including evolving definitions and reasons for executives to embrace this approachA discussion of the business drivers of mobile learning, advice for creating a mobile learning content strategy, and easy ways to inexpensively launch mobile learningValuable tips on how to use unique affordances of mobile devices to better serve your learners while they are on the goInformation on the ROI of mobile learning, using mobile devices as research tools, and why training in mobile development is criticalAn overview of the technical aspects of the design and development of mobile learningWritten by experts in this burgeoning field, Mastering Mobile Learning provides a roadmap for creating the most effective learning content, strategies, and applications possible.
Mastering Modern Linux (Second Edition)
by Paul S. Wang<p>Mastering Modern Linux, Second Edition retains much of the good material from the previous edition, with extensive updates and new topics added. The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Linux concepts, usage, and programming. The text helps the reader master Linux with a well-selected set of topics, and encourages hands-on practice. <p>The first part of the textbook covers interactive use of Linux via the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the Command-Line Interface (CLI), including comprehensive treatment of the Gnome desktop and the Bash Shell. Using different apps, commands and filters, building pipelines, and matching patterns with regular expressions are major focuses. <p>Next comes Bash scripting, file system structure, organization, and usage. The following chapters present networking, the Internet and the Web, data encryption, basic system admin, as well as Web hosting. The Linux Apache MySQL/MariaDB PHP (LAMP) Web hosting combination is also presented in depth. <p>In the last part of the book, attention is turned to C-level programming. Topics covered include the C compiler, preprocessor, debugger, I/O, file manipulation, process control, inter-process communication, and networking. <p>The book includes many examples and complete programs ready to download and run. A summary and exercises of varying degrees of difficulty can be found at the end of each chapter. A companion website (http://mml.sofpower.com) provides appendices, information updates, an example code package, and other resources for instructors, as well as students.</p>