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Learning PHP Design Patterns
by William Sanders<p>Build server-side applications more efficiently—and improve your PHP programming skills in the process—by learning how to use design patterns in your code. This book shows you how to apply several object-oriented patterns through simple examples, and demonstrates many of them in full-fledged working applications.</p>
Learning PHP & MySQL
by Jon A. Phillips Michele E. DavisPHP and MySQL are quickly becoming the de facto standard for rapid development of dynamic, database-driven web sites. This book is perfect for newcomers to programming as well as hobbyists who are intimidated by harder-to-follow books. With concepts explained in plain English, the new edition starts with the basics of the PHP language, and explains how to work with MySQL, the popular open source database. You then learn how to put the two together to generate dynamic content. If you come from a web design or graphics design background and know your way around HTML, Learning PHP & MySQL is the book you've been looking for. The content includes: PHP basics such as strings and arrays, and pattern matching A detailed discussion of the variances in different PHP versions MySQL data fundamentals like tables and statements Information on SQL data access for language A new chapter on XHTML Error handling, security, HTTP authentication, and more Learning PHP & MySQL explains everything from fundamental concepts to the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks. As part of O'Reilly's bestselling Learning series, the book is an easy-to-use resource designed specifically for beginners. It's a launching pad for future learning, providing you with a solid foundation for more advanced development.
Learning PHP & MySQL, 2nd Edition
by Michele E. Davis Jon A. PhillipsAssuming a familiarity with HTML, this guide shows how to create dynamic web sites with the Apache web server, PHP server-side programming language, and MySQL database. The authors explain PHP functions and arrays, SQL commands, forms, the Pear collection of reusable PHP components, string manipulation, cookies and sessions, access control, web site security, data validation, and an example blog application. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Learning PHP & MySQL, 2nd Edition
by Michele Weiner Davis Jon PhillipsPHP and MySQL are quickly becoming the de facto standard for rapid development of dynamic, database-driven web sites. This book is perfect for newcomers to programming as well as hobbyists who are intimidated by harder-to-follow books. With concepts explained in plain English, the new edition starts with the basics of the PHP language, and explains how to work with MySQL, the popular open source database. You then learn how to put the two together to generate dynamic content. If you come from a web design or graphics design background and know your way around HTML, Learning PHP & MySQL is the book you've been looking for. The content includes: *PHP basics such as strings and arrays, and pattern matching *A detailed discussion of the variances in different PHP versions *MySQL data fundamentals like tables and statements *Information on SQL data access for language *A new chapter on XHTML *Error handling, security, HTTP authentication, and more. Learning PHP & MySQL explains everything from fundamental concepts to the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks. As part of O'Reilly's bestselling Learning series, the book is an easy-to-use resource designed specifically for beginners. It's a launching pad for future learning, providing you with a solid foundation for more advanced development.
Learning PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Websites (Animal Guide)
by Robin NixonIf you know HTML, this guide will have you building interactive websites quickly. You'll learn how to create responsive, data-driven websites with PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript, regardless of whether you already know how to program. Discover how the powerful combination of PHP and MySQL provides an easy way to build modern websites complete with dynamic data and user interaction. You'll also learn how to add JavaScript to create rich Internet applications and websites.Learning PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript explains each technology separately, shows you how to combine them, and introduces valuable web programming concepts, including objects, XHTML, cookies, and session management. You'll practice what you've learned with review questions in each chapter, and find a sample social networking platform built with the elements introduced in this book. This book will help you:Understand PHP essentials and the basics of object-oriented programming Master MySQL, from database structure to complex queries Create web pages with PHP and MySQL by integrating forms and other HTML features Learn about JavaScript, from functions and event handling to accessing the Document Object Model Use libraries and packages, including the Smarty web template system, PEAR program repository, and the Yahoo! User Interface LibraryMake Ajax calls and turn your website into a highly dynamic environment Upload and manipulate files and images, validate user input, and secure your applications
Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript
by Robin NixonBuild interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open-source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. With this popular hands-on guide, you'll tackle dynamic web programming with the help of today's core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML5.Explore each technology separately, learn how to use them together, and pick up valuable web programming practices along the way. At the end of the book, you'll put everything together to build a fully functional social networking site, using XAMPP or any development stack you choose.Learn PHP in-depth, along with the basics of object-oriented programmingExplore MySQL, from database structure to complex queriesUse the MySQLi Extension, PHP's improved MySQL interfaceCreate dynamic PHP web pages that tailor themselves to the userManage cookies and sessions, and maintain a high level of securityMaster the JavaScript language--and enhance it with jQueryUse Ajax calls for background browser/server communicationAcquire CSS2 and CSS3 skills for professionally styling your web pagesImplement all of the new HTML5 features, including geolocation, audio, video, and the canvas
Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript: With jQuery, CSS & HTML5 (Animal Guide Ser.)
by Robin NixonBuild interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. In this update to this popular hands-on guide, you’ll tackle dynamic web programming with the latest versions of today’s core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, and key jQuery libraries.Web designers will learn how to use these technologies together and pick up valuable web programming practices along the way—including how to optimize websites for mobile devices. At the end of the book, you’ll put everything together to build a fully functional social networking site suitable for both desktop and mobile browsers.Explore MySQL, from database structure to complex queriesUse the MySQLi extension, PHP’s improved MySQL interfaceCreate dynamic PHP web pages that tailor themselves to the userManage cookies and sessions and maintain a high level of securityEnhance the JavaScript language with jQuery and jQuery mobile librariesUse Ajax calls for background browser-server communicationStyle your web pages by acquiring CSS2 and CSS3 skillsImplement HTML5 features, including geolocation, audio, video, and the canvas elementReformat your websites into mobile web apps
Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript
by Robin NixonBuild interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. With the latest edition of this popular hands-on guide, you'll tackle dynamic web programming using the most recent versions of today's core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, and the powerful React library.Web designers will learn how to use these technologies together while picking up valuable web programming practices along the way--including how to optimize websites for mobile devices. You'll put everything together to build a fully functional social networking site suitable for both desktop and mobile browsers.Explore MySQL from database structure to complex queriesUse the MySQL PDO extension, PHP's improved MySQL interfaceCreate dynamic PHP web pages that tailor themselves to the userManage cookies and sessions and maintain a high level of securityEnhance JavaScript with the React libraryUse Ajax calls for background browser-server communicationStyle your web pages by acquiring CSS skillsImplement HTML5 features, including geolocation, audio, video, and the canvas elementReformat your websites into mobile web apps
Learning PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and CSS: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Websites
by Robin Nixon<p>Learn how to build interactive, data-driven websites—even if you don’t have any previous programming experience. If you know how to build static sites with HTML, this popular guide will help you tackle dynamic web programming. You’ll get a thorough grounding in today’s core open source technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and CSS. Explore each technology separately, learn how to combine them, and pick up valuable web programming concepts along the way.</p>
Learning PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS & HTML5
by Robin NixonBuild interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open-source technologies and web standards, even if you only have basic HTML knowledge. With this popular hands-on guide, you'll tackle dynamic web programming with the help of today's core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5.Explore each technology separately and learn how to use them together--and pick up valuable web programming practices along the way. At the end of the book, you'll put everything together to build a fully functional social networking site.Learn PHP essentials and the basics of object-oriented programmingDiscover MySQL, from database structure to complex queriesCreate dynamic PHP web pages that integrate forms and other HTML featuresManage cookies and sessions, and maintain a high level of securityWork with JavaScript fundamentals, from functions and event handling to accessing the Document Object ModelUse Ajax calls to turn your website into a highly dynamic environmentPick up CSS basics for formatting and styling your pagesLearn HTML5 features, including geolocation, audio, video, and canvasGet up to speed on all of today's main web development technologies
Learning Physics Modeling with PhysX
by Krishna KumarWritten as a practical, step-by-step tutorial, this book is full of engaging examples to help you learn in a practical context.This book is for game developers or anyone who wants to learn how to fully utilize the PhysX Physics Engine quickly and efficiently. You don't have to be a die-hard programmer to get started with this book. Basic knowledge of C++, 3D mathematics, and OpenGL is all you need.
Learning Pixelmator
by Mark StagiA fast paced, example driven approach to learning Pixelmator."Learning Pixelmator" is great for photographers of any level who are looking to learn to take advantage of Pixelmator to edit images. Without any prior knowledge of image editing software needed, we will start with the basics and move onto more advanced image editing techniques. No matter what your current artistic level is, this book will give you the power to unleash the artist within!
Learning Play! Framework 2
by Andy PetrellaA strong focus is placed on explanation by example; even with the amount of amazing capabilities of Play! 2, they will be gathered in a single application. At the end of this book, the reader will have a fully-fledged application using the basic and advanced features of Play! 2. Readers must be interested in the Web in general; specifically using the HTTP between a browser and a server to create blazing projects! Java skills are beneficial but not necessary since Play! Framework 2 is not J2EE based but introduces a simple, neat, and completely integrated version; the prerequisites are almost none.
Learning PostgreSQL
by Andrey Volkov Salahaldin Juba Achim VannahmeCreate, develop and manage relational databases in real world applications using PostgreSQL About This Book * Learn about the PostgreSQL development life cycle including its testing and refactoring * Build productive database solutions and use them in Java applications * A comprehensive guide to learn about SQL, PostgreSQL procedural language and PL/pgSQL Who This Book Is For If you are a student, database developer or an administrator, interested in developing and maintaining a PostgreSQL database, then this book is for you. No knowledge of database programming or administration is necessary. Readers should, however, know SQL. What You Will Learn * Learn concepts of data modelling and relation algebra * Install and set up PostgreSQL database server and client software * Implement data structures in PostgreSQL * Manipulate data in the database using SQL * Implement data processing logic in the database with stored functions, triggers and views * Test database solutions and assess the performance * Integrate database with Java applications * Detailed knowledge of the main PostgreSQL building objects, most used extensions * Practice database development life cycle including analysis, modelling, (documentation), testing, bug fixes and refactoring In Detail PostgreSQL is one of the most powerful and easy to use database management systems. It has strong support from the community and is being actively developed with a new release every year. PostgreSQL supports the most advanced features included in SQL standards. Also it provides NoSQL capabilities, and very rich data types and extensions. All that makes PostgreSQL a very attractive solution in various kinds of software systems. The book starts with the introduction of relational databases with PostegreSQL. It then moves on to covering data definition language (DDL) with emphasis on PostgreSQL and common DDL commands supported by ANSI SQL. You will then learn the data manipulation language (DML), and advanced topics like locking and multi version concurrency control (MVCC). This will give you a very robust background to tune and troubleshoot your application. The book then covers the implementation of data models in the database such as creating tables, setting up integrity constraints, building indexes, defining views and other schema objects. Next, it will give you an overview about the NoSQL capabilities of PostgreSQL along with Hstore, XML, Json and arrays. Finally by the end of the book, you'll learn to use the JDBC driver and manipulate data objects in the Hibernate framework. Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide to learn programming build applications with PostgreSQL, and manage a PostgreSQL database instance.
Learning PostgreSQL 10 - Second Edition: A beginner's guide to building high-performance PostgreSQL database solutions
by Salahaldin Juba Andrey VolkovLeverage the power of PostgreSQL 10 to build powerful database and data warehousing applications. About This Book • Be introduced to the concept of relational databases and PostgreSQL, one of the fastest growing open source databases in the world • Learn client-side and server-side programming in PostgreSQL, and how to administer PostgreSQL databases • Discover tips on implementing efficient database solutions with PostgreSQL 10 Who This Book Is For If you're interested in learning more about PostgreSQL - one of the most popular relational databases in the world, then this book is for you. Those looking to build solid database or data warehousing applications with PostgreSQL 10 will also find this book a useful resource. No prior knowledge of database programming or administration is required to get started with this book. What You Will Learn • Understand the fundamentals of relational databases, relational algebra, and data modeling • Install a PostgreSQL cluster, create a database, and implement your data model • Create tables and views, define indexes, and implement triggers, stored procedures, and other schema objects • Use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to manipulate data in the database • Implement business logic on the server side with triggers and stored procedures using PL/pgSQL • Make use of advanced data types supported by PostgreSQL 10: Arrays, hstore, JSONB, and others • Develop OLAP database solutions using the most recent features of PostgreSQL 10 • Connect your Python applications to a PostgreSQL database and work with the data efficiently • Test your database code, find bottlenecks, improve performance, and enhance the reliability of the database applications In Detail PostgreSQL is one of the most popular open source databases in the world, and supports the most advanced features included in SQL standards and beyond. This book will familiarize you with the latest new features released in PostgreSQL 10, and get you up and running with building efficient PostgreSQL database solutions from scratch. We'll start with the concepts of relational databases and their core principles. Then you'll get a thorough introduction to PostgreSQL and the new features introduced in PostgreSQL 10. We'll cover the Data Definition Language (DDL) with an emphasis on PostgreSQL, and the common DDL commands supported by ANSI SQL. You'll learn to create tables, define integrity constraints, build indexes, and set up views and other schema objects. Moving on, you'll get to know the concepts of Data Manipulation Language (DML) and PostgreSQL server-side programming capabilities using PL/pgSQL. This will give you a very robust background to develop, tune, test, and troubleshoot your database application. We'll also explore the NoSQL capabilities of PostgreSQL and connect to your PostgreSQL database to manipulate data objects. By the end of this book, you'll have a thorough understanding of the basics of PostgreSQL 10 and will have the necessary skills to build efficient database solutions. Style and approach This book is a comprehensive beginner level tutorial on PostgreSQL and introduces the features of the newest version 10, along with explanation of concepts in a very easy to understand manner. Practical tips and examples are provided at every step to ensure you are able to grasp each topic as quickly as possible.
Learning PostgreSQL 10, Second Edtion
by Salahaldin Juba<P><P>Leverage the power of PostgreSQL 10 to build powerful database and data warehousing applications <P><P>Key Features <P><P>Be introduced to the concept of relational databases and PostgreSQL <P><P>Learn client-side and server-side programming in PostgreSQL and administer PostgreSQL databases <P><P>Discover tips on implementing efficient database solutions with PostgreSQL 10 <P><P>Book Description <P><P>PostgreSQL is one of the most popular open source databases in the world and supports the most advanced features included in SQL standards and beyond. This book will familiarize you with the latest new features released in PostgreSQL 10, and get you up and running with building efficient PostgreSQL database solutions from scratch. <P><P>We'll start with the concepts of relational databases and their core principles. Then, you'll get a thorough introduction to PostgreSQL and the new features introduced in PostgreSQL 10. We'll cover the Data Definition Language (DDL) with an emphasis on PostgreSQL, and the common DDL commands supported by ANSI SQL. You'll learn to create tables, define integrity constraints, build indexes, and set up views and other schema objects. <P><P>Moving on, you'll get to know the concepts of Data Manipulation Language (DML) and PostgreSQL server-side programming capabilities using PL/pgSQL. This will give you a very robust background to develop, tune, test, and troubleshoot your database application. We'll also explore NoSQL capabilities of PostgreSQL and connect to your PostgreSQL database to manipulate data objects. <P><P>By the end of this book, you'll have a thorough understanding of the basics of PostgreSQL 10 and will have the necessary skills to build efficient <P><P>What you will learn <P><P>Understand the fundamentals of relational databases, relational algebra, and data modeling <P><P>Install a PostgreSQL cluster, create a database, and implement your data model <P><P>Create tables and views, define indexes, and implement triggers, stored procedures, and other schema objects <P><P>Use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to manipulate data in the database <P><P>Implement business logic on the server side with triggers and stored procedures using PL/pgSQL <P><P>Make use of advanced data types supported by PostgreSQL 10: Arrays, hstore, JSONB, and others <P><P>Develop OLAP database solutions using the most recent features of PostgreSQL 10 <P><P>Connect your Python applications to a PostgreSQL database and work with the data efficiently <P><P>Test your database code, find bottlenecks, improve performance, and enhance the reliability of the database applications
Learning PostgreSQL 11: A beginner's guide to building high-performance PostgreSQL database solutions, 3rd Edition
by Salahaldin Juba Andrey VolkovLeverage the power of PostgreSQL 11 to build powerful database and data warehousing applications Key Features Monitor, secure, and fine-tune your PostgreSQL 11 database Learn client-side and server-side programming using SQL and PL/pgSQL Discover tips on implementing efficient database solutions Book Description PostgreSQL is one of the most popular open source database management systems in the world, and it supports advanced features included in SQL standards. This book will familiarize you with the latest features in PostgreSQL 11, and get you up and running with building efficient PostgreSQL database solutions from scratch. Learning PostgreSQL, 11 begins by covering the concepts of relational databases and their core principles. You'll explore the Data Definition Language (DDL) and commonly used DDL commands supported by ANSI SQL. You'll also learn how to create tables, define integrity constraints, build indexes, and set up views and other schema objects. As you advance, you'll come to understand Data Manipulation Language (DML) and server-side programming capabilities using PL/pgSQL, giving you a robust background to develop, tune, test, and troubleshoot your database application. The book will guide you in exploring NoSQL capabilities and connecting to your database to manipulate data objects. You'll get to grips with using data warehousing in analytical solutions and reports, and scaling the database for high availability and performance. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a thorough understanding of PostgreSQL 11 and developed the necessary skills to build efficient database solutions. What you will learn Understand the basics of relational databases, relational algebra, and data modeling Install a PostgreSQL server, create a database, and implement your data model Create tables and views, define indexes and stored procedures, and implement triggers Make use of advanced data types such as Arrays, hstore, and JSONB Connect your Python applications to PostgreSQL and work with data efficiently Identify bottlenecks to enhance reliability and performance of database applications Who this book is for This book is for you if you're interested in learning about PostgreSQL from scratch. Those looking to build solid database or data warehousing applications or wanting to get up to speed with the latest features of PostgreSQL 11 will also find this book useful. No prior knowledge of database programming or administration is required to get started.
Learning PowerCLI
by Robert Van Nieuwendijk"Learning PowerCLI" is written in a friendly and practical style with a focus on getting you started and automating daily tasks quickly and efficiently. If you manage or administrate a vSphere environment, and want to make that easier and more efficient, then this book is for you! This book is ideal for you if you want to learn how to automate your VMware vSphere infrastructure, by getting the most out of PowerCLI. It's assumed that you have some experience in administrating a VMware vSphere environment. Knowledge of Microsoft's Windows PowerShell is not a prerequisite.
Learning PowerCLI - Second Edition
by Robert Van NieuwendijkLearn to leverage the power of PowerCLI to automate your VMware vSphere environment with ease About This Book • This is first book on the market that will enlighten you on the latest version of PowerCLI and how to implement it • Effectively manage virtual machines, networks, and reports with the latest features of PowerCLI • A comprehensive and practical book on automating VMware vSphere Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for you if you want to learn how to automate your VMware vSphere or vCloud infrastructure by getting the most out of PowerCLI. It's assumed that you have some experience in administrating a vSphere or vCloud environment. Knowledge of Microsoft's Windows PowerShell is not a prerequisite. What You Will Learn • Explore PowerShell and PowerCLI cmdlets and their output objects • See how to manage virtual machines and work with virtual networks • Manage vCloud Director from PowerCLI • Use Site Recovery Manager from PowerCLI to create a disaster recovery solution • Manage NSX and vRealize Automation using REST API with PowerCLI • Create and configure vSphere HA and DRS clusters • Use vSphere Update Manager with PowerCLI to create patch baselines and scan hosts • Explore reporting techniques to retrieve log files In Detail VMware vSphere PowerCLI, a free extension to Microsoft Windows PowerShell, enables you to automate the management of a VMware vSphere or vCloud environment. This book will show you how to automate your tasks and make your job easier. Starting with an introduction to the basics of PowerCLI, the book will teach you how to manage your vSphere and vCloud infrastructure from the command line. To help you manage a vSphere host overall, you will learn how to manage vSphere ESXi hosts, host profiles, host services, host firewall, and deploy and upgrade ESXi hosts using Image Builder and Auto Deploy. The next chapter will not only teach you how to create datastore and datastore clusters, but you'll also work with profile-driven and policy-based storage to manage your storage. To create a disaster recovery solution and retrieve information from vRealize Operations, you will learn how to use Site Recovery Manager and vRealize Operations respectively. Towards the end, you'll see how to use the REST APIs from PowerShell to manage NSX and vRealize Automation and create patch baselines, scan hosts against the baselines for missing patches, and re-mediate hosts. By the end of the book, you will be capable of using the best tool to automate the management and configuration of VMware vSphere. Style and approach This comprehensive book will teach system administrators everything about PowerCLI 6 and how to utilize it to automate VMware vSphere.
Learning PowerShell DSC
by James PogranGet started with the fundamentals of PowerShell DSC and utilize its power to automate deployment and configuration of your serversAbout This BookCreate flexible and maintainable deployments using DSC configuration scripts that stand the test of timeExplore the in depth details of the core architecture, concepts, and practices used by PowerShell DSCA step-by-step guide that shows you how to start using and taking advantage of PowerShell DSCWho This Book Is ForThis book is intended for system administrators, developers, or engineers who are responsible for configuration management and automation and wish to learn PowerShell Desired State Configuration for efficient management, configuration and deployment of systems and applications.What You Will LearnUnderstand configuration management and why you need itCraft flexible, reusable, and maintainable configuration scripts for thousands of serversCreate custom DSC resources to manage any application or server settingApply configuration data to deploy applications to different environmentsUtilize DSC push deployments to test your configuration scripts and custom DSC resourcesInstall, configure and use DSC pull serversRun a Windows MSI packageDeploy a websiteIn DetailWindows PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration. PowerShell DSC is a new management platform that enables you to deploy and manage configuration data for software services and manage the environment in which these services run.This book begins with an overview of the basics of PowerShell DSC by covering the architecture and components of the Desired Sate Configuration. It will then familiarize you with the set of PowerShell language extensions and new PowerShell commands. It will help you understand and create DSC configurations with the help of practical examples, and to create DSC custom resources for your custom applications. Finally, you will learn to deploy a real world application using PowerShell DSC. By the end of the book, you will have better knowledge about the powerful Desired State Configuration platform, which helps you to achieve continuous delivery, and efficient management and easy deployment of data for systems.Style and approachThis book is an in-depth guide to using PowerShell DSC, full of real-world experiences and best practices using PowerShell DSC. The topics are explained and build on one another other to provide a holistic learning experience. At the end, all the features learned will be used to create a real world application deployment using DSC.
Learning PowerShell DSC
by James Pogran<P><P>Get started with the fundamentals of PowerShell DSC and utilize its power to automate deployment and configuration of your servers <P><P>About This Book <P><P>Create flexible and maintainable deployments using DSC configuration scripts that stand the test of time <P><P>Explore the in depth details of the core architecture, concepts, and practices used by PowerShell DSC <P><P>A step-by-step guide that shows you how to start using and taking advantage of PowerShell DSC <P><P>Who This Book Is For <P><P>This book is intended for system administrators, developers, or engineers who are responsible for configuration management and automation and wish to learn PowerShell Desired State Configuration for efficient management, configuration and deployment of systems and applications. <P><P>What You Will Learn <P><P>Understand configuration management and why you need it <P><P>Craft flexible, reusable, and maintainable configuration scripts for thousands of servers <P><P>Create custom DSC resources to manage any application or server setting <P><P>Apply configuration data to deploy applications to different environments <P><P>Utilize DSC push deployments to test your configuration scripts and custom DSC resources <P><P>Install, configure and use DSC pull servers <P><P>Run a Windows MSI package <P><P>Deploy a website <P><P>In Detail <P><P>Windows PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration. PowerShell DSC is a new management platform that enables you to deploy and manage configuration data for software services and manage the environment in which these services run. <P><P>This book begins with an overview of the basics of PowerShell DSC by covering the architecture and components of the Desired Sate Configuration. It will then familiarize you with the set of PowerShell language extensions and new PowerShell commands. It will help you understand and create DSC configurations with the help of practical examples, and to create DSC custom resources for your custom applications. Finally, you will learn to deploy a real world application using PowerShell DSC. By the end of the book, you will have better knowledge about the powerful Desired State Configuration platform, which helps you to achieve continuous delivery, and efficient management and easy deployment of data for systems.
Learning PowerShell DSC - Second Edition
by James PogranA learning guide to get you started with PowerShell DSC. About This Book • Create flexible and maintainable deployments using DSC configuration scripts that stand the test of time. • Explore the core architecture, concepts, and practices in depth. • Learning PowerShell DSC is a step-by-step guide that shows you how to start using and taking advantage of PowerShell DSC along with configuring and deploying applications. Who This Book Is For If you are a system administrator, developer, or engineer and are responsible for configuration management and automation, then this book is for you. IT professionals who wish to learn PowerShell Desired State Configuration for the efficient management, configuration, and deployment of systems will also find this book useful. What You Will Learn • Explore PowerShell Desired State Configuration and activities around it, including the need for configuration management and abstraction. • Create reusable DSC configurations and debug/ troubleshoot configuration files. • Learn about the PowerShell DSC architecture with the help of push-and-pull management and workflows. • Define DSC configuration scripts and data files and push DSC configuration files remotely and locally. • Validate DSC Pull Server install and register target nodes with a DSC Pull Server. • Learn about DSC Cross Platform and install PowerShell on Linux and macOS along with real-life DSC uses and different types of deployment. In Detail The main goal of this book is to teach you to configure, deploy, and manage your system using the new features of PowerShell v5/v6 DSC. This book begins with the basics of PowerShell Desired State Configuration, covering its architecture and components. It familiarizes you with the set of Windows PowerShell language extensions and new Windows PowerShell commands that make up DSC. Then it helps you create DSC custom resources and work with DSC configurations with the help of practical examples. Finally, it describes how to deploy configuration data using PowerShell DSC. Throughout this book, we will be focusing on concepts such as building configurations with parameters, the local configuration manager, and testing and restoring configurations using PowerShell DSC. By the end of the book, you will be able to deploy a real-world application end-to-end and will be familiar enough with the powerful Desired State Configuration platform to achieve continuous delivery and efficiently and easily manage and deploy data for systems. Style and approach The purpose of this book is to introduce readers to the powerful PowerShell Desired State Configuration platform to achieve continuous delivery, efficient management, and the easy deployment of data for systems.
Learning Predictive Analytics with Python
by Ashish KumarGain practical insights into predictive modelling by implementing Predictive Analytics algorithms on public datasets with Python About This Book * A step-by-step guide to predictive modeling including lots of tips, tricks, and best practices * Get to grips with the basics of Predictive Analytics with Python * Learn how to use the popular predictive modeling algorithms such as Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Logistic Regression, and Clustering Who This Book Is For If you wish to learn how to implement Predictive Analytics algorithms using Python libraries, then this is the book for you. If you are familiar with coding in Python (or some other programming/statistical/scripting language) but have never used or read about Predictive Analytics algorithms, this book will also help you. The book will be beneficial to and can be read by any Data Science enthusiasts. Some familiarity with Python will be useful to get the most out of this book, but it is certainly not a prerequisite. What You Will Learn * Understand the statistical and mathematical concepts behind Predictive Analytics algorithms and implement Predictive Analytics algorithms using Python libraries * Analyze the result parameters arising from the implementation of Predictive Analytics algorithms * Write Python modules/functions from scratch to execute segments or the whole of these algorithms * Recognize and mitigate various contingencies and issues related to the implementation of Predictive Analytics algorithms * Get to know various methods of importing, cleaning, sub-setting, merging, joining, concatenating, exploring, grouping, and plotting data with pandas and numpy * Create dummy datasets and simple mathematical simulations using the Python numpy and pandas libraries * Understand the best practices while handling datasets in Python and creating predictive models out of them In Detail Social Media and the Internet of Things have resulted in an avalanche of data. Data is powerful but not in its raw form - It needs to be processed and modeled, and Python is one of the most robust tools out there to do so. It has an array of packages for predictive modeling and a suite of IDEs to choose from. Learning to predict who would win, lose, buy, lie, or die with Python is an indispensable skill set to have in this data age. This book is your guide to getting started with Predictive Analytics using Python. You will see how to process data and make predictive models from it. We balance both statistical and mathematical concepts, and implement them in Python using libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and numpy. You'll start by getting an understanding of the basics of predictive modeling, then you will see how to cleanse your data of impurities and get it ready it for predictive modeling. You will also learn more about the best predictive modeling algorithms such as Linear Regression, Decision Trees, and Logistic Regression. Finally, you will see the best practices in predictive modeling, as well as the different applications of predictive modeling in the modern world. Style and approach All the concepts in this book been explained and illustrated using a dataset, and in a step-by-step manner. The Python code snippet to implement a method or concept is followed by the output, such as charts, dataset heads, pictures, and so on. The statistical concepts are explained in detail wherever required.
Learning Predictive Analytics with Python
by Ashish Kumar<P><P>Gain practical insights into predictive modelling by implementing Predictive Analytics algorithms on public datasets with Python <P><P>About This Book <P><P>A step-by-step guide to predictive modeling including lots of tips, tricks, and best practices <P><P>Get to grips with the basics of Predictive Analytics with Python <P><P>Learn how to use the popular predictive modeling algorithms such as Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Logistic Regression, and Clustering <P><P>Who This Book Is For <P><P>If you wish to learn how to implement Predictive Analytics algorithms using Python libraries, then this is the book for you. If you are familiar with coding in Python (or some other programming/statistical/scripting language) but have never used or read about Predictive Analytics algorithms, this book will also help you. The book will be beneficial to and can be read by any Data Science enthusiasts. Some familiarity with Python will be useful to get the most out of this book, but it is certainly not a prerequisite. <P><P>What You Will Learn <P><P>Understand the statistical and mathematical concepts behind <P><P>Predictive Analytics algorithms and implement Predictive Analytics algorithms using Python libraries <P><P>Analyze the result parameters arising from the implementation of Predictive Analytics algorithms <P><P>Write Python modules/functions from scratch to execute segments or the whole of these algorithms <P><P>Recognize and mitigate various contingencies and issues related to the implementation of Predictive Analytics algorithms <P><P>Get to know various methods of importing, cleaning, sub-setting, merging, joining, concatenating, exploring, grouping, and plotting data with pandas and numpy <P><P>Create dummy datasets and simple mathematical simulations using the Python numpy and pandas libraries <P><P>Understand the best practices while handling datasets in Python and creating predictive models out of them <P><P>In Detail <P><P>Social Media and the Internet of Things have resulted in an avalanche of data. Data is powerful but not in its raw form - It needs to be processed and modeled, and Python is one of the most robust tools out there to do so. It has an array of packages for predictive modeling and a suite of IDEs to choose from. Learning to predict who would win, lose, buy, lie, or die with Python is an indispensable skill set to have in this data age. <P><P>This book is your guide to getting started with Predictive Analytics using Python. You will see how to process data and make predictive models from it. We balance both statistical and mathematical concepts, and implement them in Python using libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and numpy. <P><P>You'll start by getting an understanding of the basics of predictive modeling, then you will see how to cleanse your data of impurities and get it ready it for predictive modeling. You will also learn more about the best predictive modeling algorithms such as Linear Regression, Decision Trees, and Logistic Regression. Finally, you will see the best practices in predictive modeling, as well as the different applications of predictive modeling in the modern world.
Learning Predictive Analytics with R
by Eric MayorGet to grips with key data visualization and predictive analytic skills using R About This Book * Acquire predictive analytic skills using various tools of R * Make predictions about future events by discovering valuable information from data using R * Comprehensible guidelines that focus on predictive model design with real-world data Who This Book Is For If you are a statistician, chief information officer, data scientist, ML engineer, ML practitioner, quantitative analyst, and student of machine learning, this is the book for you. You should have basic knowledge of the use of R. Readers without previous experience of programming in R will also be able to use the tools in the book. What You Will Learn * Customize R by installing and loading new packages * Explore the structure of data using clustering algorithms * Turn unstructured text into ordered data, and acquire knowledge from the data * Classify your observations using Naïve Bayes, k-NN, and decision trees * Reduce the dimensionality of your data using principal component analysis * Discover association rules using Apriori * Understand how statistical distributions can help retrieve information from data using correlations, linear regression, and multilevel regression * Use PMML to deploy the models generated in R In Detail R is statistical software that is used for data analysis. There are two main types of learning from data: unsupervised learning, where the structure of data is extracted automatically; and supervised learning, where a labeled part of the data is used to learn the relationship or scores in a target attribute. As important information is often hidden in a lot of data, R helps to extract that information with its many standard and cutting-edge statistical functions. This book is packed with easy-to-follow guidelines that explain the workings of the many key data mining tools of R, which are used to discover knowledge from your data. You will learn how to perform key predictive analytics tasks using R, such as train and test predictive models for classification and regression tasks, score new data sets and so on. All chapters will guide you in acquiring the skills in a practical way. Most chapters also include a theoretical introduction that will sharpen your understanding of the subject matter and invite you to go further. The book familiarizes you with the most common data mining tools of R, such as k-means, hierarchical regression, linear regression, association rules, principal component analysis, multilevel modeling, k-NN, Naïve Bayes, decision trees, and text mining. It also provides a description of visualization techniques using the basic visualization tools of R as well as lattice for visualizing patterns in data organized in groups. This book is invaluable for anyone fascinated by the data mining opportunities offered by GNU R and its packages. Style and approach This is a practical book, which analyzes compelling data about life, health, and death with the help of tutorials. It offers you a useful way of interpreting the data that's specific to this book, but that can also be applied to any other data.