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Ubuntu Linux Toolbox: 1000+ Commands for Power Users
by Christopher NegusThis updated bestseller from Linux guru Chris Negus is packed with an array of new and revised materialAs a longstanding bestseller, Ubuntu Linux Toolbox has taught you how to get the most out Ubuntu, the world's most popular Linux distribution. With this anticipated new edition, Christopher Negus returns with a host of new and expanded coverage on tools for managing file systems, ways to connect to networks, techniques for securing Ubuntu systems, and a look at the latest Long Term Support (LTS) release of Ubuntu, all aimed at getting you up and running with Ubuntu Linux quickly. Covers installation, configuration, shell primer, the desktop, administrations, servers, and securityDelves into coverage of popular applications for the web, productivity suites, and e-mailHighlights setting up a server (Apache, Samba, CUPS) Boasts a handy trim size so that you can take it with you on the goUbuntu Linux Toolbox, Second Edition prepares you with a host of updated tools for today's environment, as well as expanded coverage on everything you know to confidently start using Ubuntu today.
Ubuntu Philosophy and Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (Interdisciplinary Disability Studies)
by Oliver MutangaThis book uses Ubuntu philosophy to illuminate the voices of people with disabilities from Sub-Saharan Africa. Disability literature is largely dominated by scholars and studies from the Global North, and these studies are largely informed by Global North theories and concepts. Although disability literature in the Global South is now fast growing, most studies continue to utilise conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical frameworks that are framed within Global North contexts. This presents two major challenges: Firstly, the voices of people with disabilities in the Global South remain on the fringes of disability discourses. Secondly, when their voices are heard, their realities are distorted. This edited book, consisting of 11 chapters, provides case studies from Botswana, Ghana, Lesotho, Uganda, and South Africa, explores disability in various fields: Inclusive education, higher education, environment, Open Distance Learning, and Technical and Vocational Education and Technical Colleges. The book contributes to the ways in which disability is understood and experienced in the Global South thereby challenging the Western hegemonic discourses on disability. This collection of contributions will be of interest to all scholars and students of disability studies, development studies, medical sociology, and African studies.
Ubuntu Server Cookbook
by Uday R. SawantArm yourself to make the most of the versatile, powerful Ubuntu Server with over 100 hands-on recipes About This Book * Master the skills to setup secure and scalable web services with popular tools like Apache, Nginx, MySQL and HAProxy * Set up your own cloud with Open Stack and quickly deploy applications with Docker or LXD * Packed with clear, step-by-step recipes to let you protect you valuable data with your own chat servers, code hosting and collaboration tools. Who This Book Is For Ubuntu Server Cookbook is for system administrators or software developers with a basic understanding of the Linux operating system who want to set up their own servers. You are not required to have in-depth knowledge or hands-on experience with Ubuntu, but you should know the basics commands for directory navigation, file management, and the file editing tool. An understanding of computer networks is advisable What You Will Learn * Set up high performance, scalable, and fault-tolerant back ends with web and database servers * Facilitate team communication with a real-time chat service and collaboration tools * Quickly deploy your applications to their own containers and scale your infrastructure as and when needed * Find out how to set up your own cloud infrastructure for your internal use or rent it to the public * Ensure quick and easy access for your users while also securing your infrastructure from intruders * Set up a high performance private network with a personal VPN server and centralized authentication system * Swiftly start a content streaming service * Set up network storage for private data and source code and say good bye to costly and unreliable cloud services In Detail Ubuntu is one of the most secure operating systems and defines the highest level of security as compared other operating system. Ubuntu server is a popular Linux distribution and the first choice when deploying a Linux server. It can be used with a $35 Raspberry Pi to top-notch, thousand-dollar-per-month cloud hardware. Built with lists that there are 4 million + websites built using Ubuntu. With its easy-to-use package management tools and availability of well-known packages, we can quickly set up our own services such as web servers and database servers using Ubuntu. This book will help you develop the skills required to set up high performance and secure services with open source tools. Starting from user management and an in-depth look at networking, we then move on to cover the installation and management of web servers and database servers, as well as load balancing various services. You will quickly learn to set up your own cloud and minimize costs and efforts with application containers. Next, you will get to grips with setting up a secure real-time communication system. Finally, we'll explore source code hosting and various collaboration tools. By the end of this book, you will be able to make the most of Ubuntu's advanced functionalities. Style and approach This easy-to-follow guide contains a series of step-by-step recipes ranging from simple to complex. Each topic will start with basic introduction to each technology followed by a detailed step-by-step installation guide and then a detailed explanation of the approach taken during installation and the various advanced options available.
Ubuntu Server Essentials
by Abdelmonam KoukaUnleash the true potential of Ubuntu Server in your production environment using this administration guide About This Book * Learn how to deploy and configure Ubuntu servers and work with cloud and hyper-visors * Optimize network traffic to broadcast and multicast the traffic flow in OpenStack clouds * Discover the essentials of the latest version of Ubuntu, which are good in both looks and performance, using this fast-paced guide Who This Book Is For This book is for system administrators who are familiar with the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and are looking for a fast-paced guide on Ubuntu, and those who are familiar with the older versions of Ubuntu and want to get up to scratch. Basic knowledge of Linux administration is assumed. What You Will Learn * Install and set up Ubuntu Server in the shortest possible time, manually as well as in an automated way, for a single server or hundreds of servers * Discover the fundamentals of the Ubuntu command-line interface * Configure and administer Ubuntu Server using networking and CLI * Deploy servers on Ubuntu in the simplest and fastest ways * Enhance security within Ubuntu Server using tools such as firewalls, IDS, and IPS and procedures such as restore, rescue, and recovery * Work with virtualization, clouds, and one of the best in open source cloud computing --OpenStack * Optimize CLI for grep and exec commands and gain some best tips and tricks for Ubuntu Server administration In Detail Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux operating system built on top of the Debian architecture. It is used to make operating systems for multiple platforms, including phones, desktops, TVs and mobiles. It has made some serious progress in the realms of efficiency and user friendliness. With evolving technology trends, demands on software have changed, with more and more skilled users. Over the past few years, services such as Facebook, Twitter, and push notifications on smartphones mean that users are used to being up to date with everything that happens all the time. With SignalR, the applications stay connected and will generate notifications when something happens either from the system or by other users. This provides new opportunities for the system administrators, to enter this new and exciting world of real-time application development. This is a concise and a cost-friendly guide, packed with up-to-date essentials on Ubuntu Server fundamentals. It will guide you through deploying and configuring Ubuntu servers in your office environments. You'll start by installing Ubuntu Server, then move to the most useful aspect --the command-line interface inside it. You'll extend your knowledge by learning how to administrate and configure Ubuntu Server. You will also see how to deploy services on Ubuntu Server and find out how to secure it. You'll get to grips with the virtualization and cloud computing facilities provided by Ubuntu, and finally, you'll gain some very useful tips. Style and approach This concise and easy-to-follow guide follows a step-by-step approach to help you master Ubuntu server, no matter what your level of expertise it. Each topic is explained sequentially with both essential information and whenever needed, in-depth references.
Uczenie maszynowe dla programistów
by Drew Conway John Myles WhiteWyci?gnij najlepsze wnioski z dost?pnych danych!Maszyna my?l?ca jak cz?owiek to marzenie ludzko?ci. Dzi?ki dzisiejszej wiedzy i dost?pnym narz?dziom wci?? przybli?amy si? do jego spe?nienia. Zastanawiasz si?, jak nauczy? maszyn? my?lenia? Jak sprawi?, ?eby podejmowa?a trafne decyzje oraz przewidywa?a najbli?sz? przysz?o?? na podstawie przygotowanych modeli? Na to i wiele innych pyta? odpowiada ta wspania?a ksi??ka.Dzi?ki niej poznasz j?zyk R, nauczysz si? eksplorowa? dost?pne dane, okre?la? warto?? mediany i odchylenia standardowego oraz wizualizowa? powi?zania mi?dzy kolumnami. Gdy opanujesz ju? solidne podstawy teoretyczne, mo?esz ?mia?o przej?? do kolejnych rozdzia?ów i zapozna? si? z klasyfikacj? binarn?, tworzeniem rankingów oraz modelowaniem przysz?o?ci przy u?yciu regresji. Ponadto zrozumiesz, jak tworzy? systemy rekomendacyjne, analizowa? sieci spo?eczne oraz ?ama? szyfry. Ksi??ka ta jest doskona?? lektur? dla pasjonatów analizy danych i wyci?gania z nich wniosków.Ka?dy rozdzia? ksi??ki jest po?wi?cony konkretnemu zagadnieniu uczenia maszynowego: klasyfikacji, predykcji, regresji, optymalizacji i wreszcie rekomendacji. Czytelnik nauczy si? konstruowa? proste algorytmy uczenia maszynowego (i przepuszcza? przez nie próbki danych) za pomoc? j?zyka programowania R. Uczenie maszynowe dla programistów jest wi?c znakomit? lektur? dla programistów paraj?cych si? czy to projektami komercyjnymi, czy to rz?dowymi, czy wreszcie akademickimi. Skonstruuj prosty klasyfikator bayesowski odró?niaj?cy wiadomo?ci tre?ciwe od niechcianych na podstawie ich zawarto?ci. U?ywaj regresji liniowej do przewidywania liczby odwiedzin najpopularniejszych stron WWW. Naucz si? optymalizacji, próbuj?c z?ama? prosty szyfr literowy. Statystycznie skonfrontuj pogl?dy polityków, u?ywaj?c rejestru g?osowa?. Zbuduj system rekomendacji warto?ciowych twitterowców.Naucz si? czyta? i analizowa? dane!Ksi??ka ta stanowi ?wietny przegl?d przypadków i tuzina ró?nych technik uczenia maszynowego. Jest ukierunkowana na proces dochodzenia do rozwi?zania, a nie gotowe recepty ani abstrakcyjne teorie; dzi?ki temu jej materia? jest dost?pny dla wszystkich programistów, ale te? przys?owiowych „umys?ów ?cis?ych”— Max Shron, OkCupid
UDK iOS Game Development Beginner’s Guide
by John Preston Doran Christos GatzidisThe book takes a step-by-step process in completing tasks with many detailed illustrations while allowing you to add your own creativity to the mix to create a game that is uniquely your own.If you would like to make iOS games with the Unreal Development Kit or are interested in porting your game from PC to iOS, this book is for you
UDL: Moving from Exploration to Integration
by Elizabeth Berquist Nancy S GrasmickThis is the first book to consider scaled-up implementation of Universal Design for Learning in schools, districts, and even states. In this collections of case stories, veteran educators and administrators share their stories, tips, and lessons learned from implementing UDL in a variety of settings. Elizabeth Berquist, a leading voice in the burgeoning UDL field, edits and contributes to the collection. In addition to specific strategies for scaling up UDL, the book provides ideas for improving teacher professional development and classroom practice.
UDL in the Cloud!: How to Design and Deliver Online Education Using Universal Design for Learning
by Katie Novak Tom ThibodeauUDL in the Cloud helps educators design and deliver more accessible, engaging, and effective online learning experiences. Drawing on years of experience in K-12 and postsecondary settings, authors Katie Novak and Tom Thibodeau offer a highly practical approach to developing e-courses, virtual snow days, flipped classes, and blended learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners.
An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination
by Sheera Frenkel Cecilia Kang'The ultimate takedown' New York Times'The problem of Facebook is Zuckerberg. And the question posed by this splendid book is: what are we going to do about him?' Observer'A comprehensive account . . . drawn from first-hand testimonies. Thoroughly engaging' The Times'What marks this book out is how it gets under the corporate bonnet . . . to build a picture of astounding corporate arrogance and irresponsibility' Sunday Times'An explosive new book' Daily Mail__________________________________________Award-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook's fall from grace. Once one of Silicon Valley's greatest success stories, for the past five years, Facebook has been under constant fire, roiled by controversies and crises. It turns out that while the tech giant was connecting the world, they were also mishandling users' data, allowing the spread of fake news, and the amplification of dangerous, polarising hate speech. Critics framed the narrative as the irreconcilable conflict between the platform's lofty mission to advance society by bringing people together while also profiting off of them. The company, many said, had simply lost its way. But the truth is far more complex. Drawing on their unrivalled sources, Frenkel and Kang take readers inside the complex court politics, alliances and rivalries within the company, its growing political influence as well as its skirmishes with privacy groups and the FTC, to shine a light on the fatal cracks in the architecture of the tech behemoth. Their explosive, exclusive reporting led them to a shocking conclusion: The missteps of the last five years were not an anomaly but an inevitability - this is how the platform was built to perform. In a period of great upheaval, growth has remained the one constant under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. Each has stood by as their technology is co-opted by hate-mongers, criminals and corrupt political regimes across the globe, with devastating consequences. In An Ugly Truth, they are at last held accountable.
An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination (Language Acts and Worldmaking #29)
by Sheera Frenkel Cecilia Kang'The ultimate takedown' New York Times'The problem of Facebook is Zuckerberg. And the question posed by this splendid book is: what are we going to do about him?' Observer'A comprehensive account . . . drawn from first-hand testimonies. Thoroughly engaging' The Times'What marks this book out is how it gets under the corporate bonnet . . . to build a picture of astounding corporate arrogance and irresponsibility' Sunday Times'An explosive new book' Daily Mail__________________________________________Award-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook's fall from grace. Once one of Silicon Valley's greatest success stories, for the past five years, Facebook has been under constant fire, roiled by controversies and crises. It turns out that while the tech giant was connecting the world, they were also mishandling users' data, allowing the spread of fake news, and the amplification of dangerous, polarising hate speech. Critics framed the narrative as the irreconcilable conflict between the platform's lofty mission to advance society by bringing people together while also profiting off of them. The company, many said, had simply lost its way. But the truth is far more complex. Drawing on their unrivalled sources, Frenkel and Kang take readers inside the complex court politics, alliances and rivalries within the company, its growing political influence as well as its skirmishes with privacy groups and the FTC, to shine a light on the fatal cracks in the architecture of the tech behemoth. Their explosive, exclusive reporting led them to a shocking conclusion: The missteps of the last five years were not an anomaly but an inevitability - this is how the platform was built to perform. In a period of great upheaval, growth has remained the one constant under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. Each has stood by as their technology is co-opted by hate-mongers, criminals and corrupt political regimes across the globe, with devastating consequences. In An Ugly Truth, they are at last held accountable.
An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination
by Sheera Frenkel Cecilia KangINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER// WINNER OF THE SABEW BEST IN BUSINESS AWARDA Book of the Year: Fortune, Foreign Affairs, The Times (London), Cosmopolitan, TechCrunch, WIRED“The ultimate takedown.” –New York Times Book ReviewAward-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook’s fall from grace. Once one of Silicon Valley’s greatest success stories, Facebook has been under constant fire for the past five years, roiled by controversies and crises. It turns out that while the tech giant was connecting the world, they were also mishandling users’ data, spreading fake news, and amplifying dangerous, polarizing hate speech.The company, many said, had simply lost its way. But the truth is far more complex. Leadership decisions enabled, and then attempted to deflect attention from, the crises. Time after time, Facebook’s engineers were instructed to create tools that encouraged people to spend as much time on the platform as possible, even as those same tools boosted inflammatory rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and partisan filter bubbles. And while consumers and lawmakers focused their outrage on privacy breaches and misinformation, Facebook solidified its role as the world’s most voracious data-mining machine, posting record profits, and shoring up its dominance via aggressive lobbying efforts.Drawing on their unrivaled sources, Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang take readers inside the complex court politics, alliances and rivalries within the company to shine a light on the fatal cracks in the architecture of the tech behemoth. Their explosive, exclusive reporting led them to a shocking conclusion: The missteps of the last five years were not an anomaly but an inevitability—this is how Facebook was built to perform. In a period of great upheaval, growth has remained the one constant under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. Both have been held up as archetypes of uniquely 21st century executives—he the tech “boy genius” turned billionaire, she the ultimate woman in business, an inspiration to millions through her books and speeches. But sealed off in tight circles of advisers and hobbled by their own ambition and hubris, each has stood by as their technology is coopted by hate-mongers, criminals and corrupt political regimes across the globe, with devastating consequences. In An Ugly Truth, they are at last held accountable.
An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination
by Sheera Frenkel Cecilia KangThe award-winning insiders’ account of the scandals and toxic culture at Facebook—“thorough, high-caliber investigative reporting” (Kirkus, starred review).In An Ugly Truth, New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang present a behind-the-scenes exposé of Facebook’s fall from grace. They reveal explosive details about how the tech giant set out to connect the world—while also mishandling users’ data, spreading fake news, and amplifying dangerous, polarizing hate speech. The company, many said, had simply lost its way. But the truth is far more complex. Facebook’s engineers were instructed to create tools that encouraged people to spend as much time on the platform as possible, even if that meant promoting inflammatory rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and partisan filter bubbles. And while consumers and lawmakers were outraged by privacy breaches and misinformation, Facebook solidified its role as the world’s most voracious data-mining machine, posting record profits, and shoring up its dominance via aggressive lobbying efforts.Drawing on their unrivaled sources, Frenkel and Kang take readers inside the alliances and rivalries within the company to demonstrate that the company’s “missteps” were no such thing—this is how Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg built Facebook to perform. In An Ugly Truth, they are at last held accountable. A Book of the Year: Fortune, Foreign Affairs, The Times (London), Cosmopolitan, TechCrunch, WIRED
UI Animations with Lottie and After Effects: Create, render, and ship stunning animations natively on mobile with React Native
by Mireia Alegre Ruiz Emilio Rodriguez MartinezUnderstand and develop immersive animations along with animated stickers for Telegram using Bodymovin, After Effects and LottieFiles and integrate them in your React Native apps using this color guide to UI animationsKey FeaturesExplore key principles of storytelling, 2D digital animation, and design thinkingCreate animations in After Effects, learn how to export them with both Bodymovin and LottieFiles plugins, and tweak them using the LottieFiles platformUnderstand how to implement Lottie animations with React NativeBook DescriptionLottie is a small and scalable JSON-based animation file. LottieFiles is the platform where Lottie animations can be uploaded, tested, and shared. By combining the LottieFiles plugin and the LottieFiles platform, you'll be able to create stunning animations that are easy to integrate in any device. You'll also see how to use the Bodymovin plugin in After Effects to export your animation to a JSON file.The book starts by giving you an overview of Lottie and LottieFiles. As you keep reading, you'll understand the entire Lottie ecosystem and get hands-on with classic 2D animation principles. You'll also get a step-by-step guided tour to ideate, sketch for storytelling, design an icon that will fulfill the needs and expectations of users based on UX, and finally animate it in Adobe After Effects. This will help you get familiar with the After Effects environment, work with vector shape layers, create and modify keyframes using layer properties, explore path and mask features, and adjust timing easily to create professional-looking animations.By the end of this animation book, you'll be able to create and export your own Lottie animations using After Effects and implement them in mobile apps using React Native. You'll also have an understanding of 2D animation best practices and principles that you can apply in your own projects.What you will learnGet started with Lottie and integrate animations either by creating them from scratch or by downloading them through LottieFilesExplore the key principles of 2D classic animationUnderstand the basics to create your first animation using After EffectsExport your animations into Lottie JSON files through BodymovinIntegrate your very first Lottie icon animation inside your React Native appControl your animation within the app through React APIs, while exploring best practices and common pitfallsWho this book is forThis book is for developers and engineers who are already familiar with React Native, as well as UX and UI designers who want to create their own animations and integrate them with their platforms through React Native. Basic knowledge of JavaScript programming is assumed. Beginner-level illustration skills are also preferred, although not necessary.
UI Design for iOS App Development: Using SwiftUI
by Bear CahillDesign is a challenge for most developers. Without a background or training in user interface skills, it’s hard to navigate what choices make the best sense for the end user. This book shows you how to migrate from Storyboards to SwiftUI to design dynamic and engaging UIs for iOS apps. SwiftUI is new in iOS 13 but you may want to support past versions as well. To satisfy this, you'll start by reviewing nib/xib files and Storyboards and then move into SwiftUI and explore how to design apps in both UI toolkits. Gaining a firm base in technologies old and new will allow you to future proof your UI during this period of transition. Developers generally want to stay in code, but UI development tends to be a visual effort. This book takes a very structured and code-like approach to UI design to take the fear away. You’ll grasp Storyboards and Auto-Layout/Constraints, while also learning to move past them with the easier options in SwiftUI. A clear understanding of both technologies is key to keeping your most functional coding and also making things look right. With UI Design for iOS App Development, you’ll learn SwiftUI easily and get back into your code quickly.What You'll LearnBuild iOS app UIs both in current and new paradigmsWork with Storyboards and Auto-Layout/ConstraintsDesign UIs in a coder friendly wayWho This Book Is ForiOS developers building a strong foundation in UI design to fill in the gaps from their training. For veteran developers, it’s vital to be able to match your coding skills with equal UI/UX abilities.
UI Testing with Puppeteer: Implement end-to-end testing and browser automation using JavaScript and Node.js
by Dario KondratiukWrite fail-safe automation tests, device emulation, and browser automation using Puppeteer's Google-powered APIKey FeaturesGet up and running with Puppeteer and discover best practices for automation testingAutomate your modern web applications using Jest and Mocha with PuppeteerGenerate screenshots using Puppeteer and find out how they can be used for UI regression testsBook DescriptionPuppeteer is an open source web automation library created by Google to perform tasks such as end-to-end testing, performance monitoring, and task automation with ease. Using real-world use cases, this book will take you on a pragmatic journey, helping you to learn Puppeteer and implement best practices to take your automation code to the next level! Starting with an introduction to headless browsers, this book will take you through the foundations of browser automation, showing you how far you can get using Puppeteer to automate Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. You'll then learn the basics of end-to-end testing and understand how to create reliable tests. You'll also get to grips with finding elements using CSS selectors and XPath expressions. As you progress through the chapters, the focus shifts to more advanced browser automation topics such as executing JavaScript code inside the browser. You'll learn various use cases of Puppeteer, such as mobile devices or network speed testing, gauging your site's performance, and using Puppeteer as a web scraping tool. By the end of this UI testing book, you'll have learned how to make the most of Puppeteer's API and be able to apply it in your real-world projects.What you will learnUnderstand browser automation fundamentalsExplore end-to-end testing with Puppeteer and its best practicesApply CSS Selectors and XPath expressions to web automationDiscover how you can leverage the power of web automation as a developerEmulate different use cases of Puppeteer such as network speed tests and geolocationGet to grips with techniques and best practices for web scraping and web content generationWho this book is forThe book is for testing professionals, QA engineers, and test automation enthusiasts who want to perform end-to-end testing using Google's developer tools. Web developers who want to learn how to use Puppeteer for generating content, scraping websites, and evaluating website performance will find this book useful. Although knowledge of Node.js isn't necessary, basic JavaScript knowledge will assist with understanding the concepts covered.
UiPath Administration and Support Guide: Learn industry-standard practices for UiPath program support and administration activities
by Arun Kumar AsokanPractical explanations that go beyond UiPath official documentation to guide new UiPath support professionals to excel in their workplaceKey FeaturesGet a deep understanding of practical aspects of the UiPath support and administration roleExplore real-world UiPath support and administration use casesDetails best practices and tips for UiPath support and administration professionalsBook DescriptionUiPath administration, support, maintenance, monitoring, and deployment activities are mandatory and more challenging than developing bots. This is a major issue for many firms that are looking to scale their RPA programs.This book will help in training new UiPath users/resources involved in administration and support tasks to address existing skill gaps in RPA market. The book starts with an introduction to the UiPath Platform. You'll learn how to set up UiPath Platform administration, support, monitoring, reporting, deployment, and maintenance. After that, you'll cover advanced topics, such as, using the orchestrator API for support operations, security, and risk management. In addition to this, best practices for each of the topics will be covered.By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge you need to work on the support and monitoring of UiPath programs of any size.What you will learnExplore the core UiPath Platform design and architectureUnderstand UiPath Platform support and administration conceptsGet to grips with real-world use cases of UiPath support, DevOps, and monitoringUnderstand UiPath maintenance and reportingDiscover best practices to enable UiPath operations scalingUnderstand the future trends in UiPath platform and support activitiesWho this book is forThis book is for UiPath support professionals looking to gain a 360-degree perspective of how to perform UiPath support and administration activities and understand different components such as orchestrators, robots, support frameworks, and models. RPA developers will be able to learn UiPath support and administration to add value to their current developer role. RPA CoE leaders who want to set up or improve their UiPath support organization will also benefit from this UiPath book.
UiPath Associate Certification Guide: The go-to guide to passing the Associate certification exam with the help of mock tests and quizzes
by Niyaz Ahmed Lahiru Fernando Rajaneesh BalakrishnanA practical syllabus-based UiPath Associate certification guide to confidently passing your UiPath RPA Associate certification examination, covering real-world business cases, mock tests, and moreKey FeaturesGet certified successfully with this detailed syllabus-oriented examination guideWork with real-world business cases that will help you grasp RPA topics better using practical examplesPractice with quizzes and mock exam papers with answers to prepare for the exam confidentlyBook DescriptionUiPath is the most popular vendor in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) industry. If you're an RPA enthusiast or citizen developer who wants to succeed in the industry, achieving this certification can help you get accredited and ready for real-world challenges using UiPath.UiPath Associate Certification Guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the UiPath RPA Associate certification exam to help you pass on the first attempt and get certified. The book is written in a clear, succinct way with self-assessment questions, quizzes with answers at the end of each chapter, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed answers and explanations. You'll start by getting to grips with the basic concepts of UiPath RPA, and then progress to an in-depth discussion of all the concepts required for Associate certification. Finally, you'll develop UiPath skills by gaining the required knowledge and implement these skills using sample business cases.By the end of this UiPath book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the exam, gained the knowledge you need to work on real-world case studies, and learned how to apply the various concepts to build enterprise-level use cases.What you will learnGet to grips with the basic concepts of UiPath RPAEquip yourself with every resource required to pass the Associate exam on the first attemptGain the ability to apply what you've learned using real-world use casesWork on different use cases and test your knowledge by taking quizzesGet a feel for the real exam with practice questions and mock examsUnderstand the concepts used in building enterprise-level use casesWho this book is forThis RPA book is for those in technical and semi-technical roles such as citizen RPA developers, junior RPA developers, RPA developers, solution architects, business analysts, system administrators, college or university students and graduates, and UiPath and partner employees in pre-sales, services, support, and so on. If you are looking to get certified and meet the industry standard with the largest RPA vendor, then this book is for you.
Ultima and Worldbuilding in the Computer Role-Playing Game
by Carly A. Kocurek Matthew PayneUltima and World-Building in the Computer Role-Playing Game is the first scholarly book to focus exclusively on the long-running Ultima series of computer role-playing games (RPG) and to assess its lasting impact on the RPG genre and video game industry. Through archival and popular media sources, examinations of fan communities, and the game itself, this book historicizes the games and their authors. By attending to the salient moments and sites of game creation throughout the series’ storied past, authors Carly A. Kocurek and Matthew Thomas Payne detail the creative choices and structural forces that brought Ultima’s celebrated brand of role-playing to fruition. This book first considers the contributions of series founder and lead designer, Richard Garriott, examining how his fame and notoriety as a pioneering computer game auteur shaped Ultima’s reception and paved the way for the evolution of the series. Next, the authors retrace the steps that Garriott took in fusing analog, tabletop role-playing with his self-taught lessons in computer programming. Close textual analyses of Ultima I outline how its gameplay elements offered a foundational framework for subsequent innovations in design and storytelling. Moving beyond the game itself, the authors assess how marketing materials and physical collectibles amplified its immersive hold and how the series’ legions of fans have preserved the series. Game designers, long-time gamers, and fans will enjoy digging into the games’ production history and mechanics while media studies and game scholars will find Ultima and World-Building in the Computer Role-Playing Game a useful extension of inquiry into authorship, media history, and the role of fantasy in computer game design.
The Ultimate Day Trader: How to Achieve Consistent Day Trading Profits in Stocks, Forex, and Commodities
by Jacob BernsteinDay trading is difficult. The path is fraught with risk. But a pot of gold awaits those who learn their lessons well. After four decades in the markets as a trader, analyst, author, educator, and system developer, Jacob Bernstein sets down a comprehensive guide to the art of day trading.You will learn:New day trading methodsOrder entry strategiesHow to avoid costly errors when using electronic trading platformsDetailed strategies to maximize profitsWith this book, readers will have the complete guide they need to profit from this risky but exciting field. Trading profits are just a day away.
The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook: The Essential Culinarian Guide to Hydaelyn (Gaming)
by Victoria RosenthalTravel through the exciting culinary world of FINAL FANTASY XIV.Journey through the rich culinary landscape of FINAL FANTASY XIV. Featuring favorite flavors from across Hydaelyn and Norvrandt and easy-to-follow instructions, this tome provides numerous tips on how to make the most of your ingredients. Start your day with Farmer&’s Breakfast, a very famous and simple-yet-delightful dish; savor the Knight&’s Bread of Coerthas; dive into La Noscea&’s Rolanberry Cheesecake, and many more. · Exclusive Foreword written by game director, Naoki Yoshida. · Perfect for cooks of every skill level. With step-by-step directions and beautiful photos, learn to make iconic in-game foods, bringing the lush culinary landscape of FINAL FANTASY XIV to life. · Over 70 Recipes for every occasion. From quick snacks you can enjoy while exploring Eorzea to decadent desserts and meals fit for royalty, this book contains recipes for both simple and celebratory fare. · Inspiring Photography. Gorgeous photos of finished recipes help ensure success! · A stunning addition to your collection. This exquisitely detailed hardcover book is the perfect acquisition for your kitchen library—a must have for every FINAL FANTASY fan.
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Google Cloud Foundation: A one-on-one tutorial with one of Google's top trainers
by Patrick HaggertyFollow Google's own ten-step plan to construct a secure, reliable, and extensible foundation for all your Google Cloud base infrastructural needsKey FeaturesBuild your foundation in Google Cloud with this clearly laid out, step-by-step guideGet expert advice from one of Google's top trainersLearn to build flexibility and security into your Google Cloud presence from the ground upBook DescriptionFrom data ingestion and storage, through data processing and data analytics, to application hosting and even machine learning, whatever your IT infrastructural need, there's a good chance that Google Cloud has a service that can help. But instant, self-serve access to a virtually limitless pool of IT resources has its drawbacks. More and more organizations are running into cost overruns, security problems, and simple "why is this not working?" headaches. This book has been written by one of Google's top trainers as a tutorial on how to create your infrastructural foundation in Google Cloud the right way. By following Google's ten-step checklist and Google's security blueprint, you will learn how to set up your initial identity provider and create an organization. Further on, you will configure your users and groups, enable administrative access, and set up billing. Next, you will create a resource hierarchy, configure and control access, and enable a cloud network. Later chapters will guide you through configuring monitoring and logging, adding additional security measures, and enabling a support plan with Google. By the end of this book, you will have an understanding of what it takes to leverage Terraform for properly building a Google Cloud foundational layer that engenders security, flexibility, and extensibility from the ground up.What you will learnCreate an organizational resource hierarchy in Google CloudConfigure user access, permissions, and key Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security groupsConstruct well thought out, scalable, and secure virtual networksStay informed about the latest logging and monitoring best practicesLeverage Terraform infrastructure as code automation to eliminate toilLimit access with IAM policy bindings and organizational policiesImplement Google's secure foundation blueprintWho this book is forThis book is for anyone looking to implement a secure foundational layer in Google Cloud, including cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, cloud security practitioners, developers, infrastructural management personnel, and other technical leads. A basic understanding of what the cloud is and how it works, as well as a strong desire to build out Google Cloud infrastructure the right way will help you make the most of this book. Knowledge of working in the terminal window from the command line will be beneficial.
Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising
by Perry Marshall Thomas Meloche Keith KranceGET BRAND NEW CUSTOMERS FROM FACEBOOK TODAYPerry Marshall, author of the #1 selling book on Google AdWords, joined by Facebook Advertising specialists Keith Krance and Thomas Meloche, lift the curtain to the more than a billion potential customers on Facebook. You'll discover how to pinpoint your most profitable audiences-then, how to reach them, convert them, and keep them as your fan, friend, and customer for life.Introducing game-changing strategies, valuable tools and reports, Marshall and team breakdown the magic of Facebook Paid Advertising, including mobile and local. You'll see how to gain dramatically on your investment-in clicks, customers, and profits.Discover how to: Create a campaign and find new customers in minutes Get local customers to visit your store or event Profile your audience using Facebook Graph Search and Ad Manager The perfect bidding strategy for your objectives and budget Hyper-target your audience with segment-specific ads Track and follow leads and customers Achieve measurable profits while you inform and entertain your fans Avoid ad fatigue with the perfect Newsfeed Ad Merge direct response with content marketing to ignite everything
The Ultimate Guide to Functions in Power Query: Turn Raw Data into Actionable Insights
by Omid MotamedisedehThis book is a complete guide to using functions in Power Query and is designed to help users of all skill levels learn and master its various functions. The Ultimate Guide to Functions in Power Query begins with an introduction to Power Query and an overview of the different types of functions available, along with detailed explanations of how to use each of them. You’ll see how to leverage power functions to process and transform large datasets from various sources and learn advanced techniques such as creating custom functions and using conditional statements. The book also covers best practices for using functions, including tips on how to optimize query performance and troubleshoot common errors. Using practical example applications, Author Omid Motamedisedeh demonstrates how to optimize your data processing workflows, saving time and boosting productivity. By the end of the book, readers will have a deep understanding of Power Query functions and be able to apply their knowledge to a wide range of data analysis tasks. What You Will Learn Master the fundamentals of Power Query, including how to load and transform data from various sourcesUnderstand all the functions available in Power Query, including text, date/time, logical, numeric, and moreUse functions to transform data and perform complex calculationsEmploy advanced techniques such as custom functions, conditional statements, and working with parametersOptimize query performance, handle errors, and use the M language effectivelyUse real-world examples and exercises to hone your skills and gain practical experience with the tool Who This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn how to use functions in Power Query to transform and analyze data. This includes data analysts, business analysts, Excel users, and data scientists. Readers should have a basic understanding of Excel and data analysis concepts, but may be new to Power Query and functions.
Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords
by Perry Marshall Bryan ToddDouble Your Web Traffic - Overnight!Google gets searched more than 1 billion times every day-creating an unbelievable opportunity to get your business in front of thousands every minute...IF you know what you're doing. Google AdWords experts Perry Marshall and Bryan Todd uncover the fundamentals, techniques, tools, and tricks that Google should teach you, but doesn't. Learn how to build an aggressive , streamlined campaign proven to increase your search engine visibility, consistently capture clicks and increase sales. No other guide is as comprehensive, or current in it's coverage of today's fastest, most powerful advertising medium. Pay only for leads, signups or sales rather than just clicks Connect Google ads to social media Use Google's Conversion Optimizer function to it's fullest Best practices for using Google's Display Network Know the latest information on "relevance" and how to keep Quality Scores high Build a powerful, streamlined campaign from scratch Develop high quality keyword lists Write killer advertising and website copy that gets clicks Get your ads in front of the best audience possible Keep your ads showing up with high quality scores Triple your traffic with Google's Display Network Earn high rankings in Google's organic search results Slash your bid prices Gain more conversions and sales Avoid costly mistakes made by all Google advertisers Determine what's working with Google's conversion tracking
Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords
by Perry Marshall Bryan Todd Mike RhodesGoogle processes nearly 6 billion searches every day-making it a powerful advertising medium your business can't afford to ignore. Google AdWords experts Perry Marshall and Bryan Todd, joined by AdWords and analytics specialist Mike Rhodes, present the fundamentals, techniques, tools, and tricks that Google should teach you, but doesn't.This latest edition introduces revised, expanded, and new chapters covering Enhanced Campaigns, Google AdWords Express, and Google's Product Listing Ads, as well as an introduction to Google's Universal Analytics.You'll learn how to:Master Enhanced Campaigns, Google Shopping Campaigns, and Google Analytics Implement flexible bid strategies that keep you on budget Triple traffic with Google's Display Network Profit using local advertising Corner the second largest search engine with YouTube ads Avoid costly mistakes made by most Google advertisers Chisel your way into tough markets Write killer advertising and website copy that gets clicks Determine what is and isn't working with Google's AdWords