Prepare for Microsoft Exam MS-101-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of skills and knowledge needed to manage Microsoft 365 mobility, security, and related administration tasks. Designed for experienced IT professionals, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Expert level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Implement modern device services Implement Microsoft 365 security and threat management Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator who participates in evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services About the Exam Exam MS-101 focuses on knowledge needed to implement Mobile Device Management (MDM); manage device compliance; plan for devices and apps; plan Windows 10 deployment; implement Cloud App Security (CAS), threat management, and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP); manage security reports and alerts; configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP); implement Azure Information Protection (AIP); and manage data governance, auditing, and eDiscovery. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam and Exam MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services (and earning one Microsoft 365 workload administrator certification or the MCSE: Productivity certification) fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification credential. This demonstrates your ability to evaluate, plan, migrate, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Prepare yourself for the AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification and learn everything you need for a career in AWS development with this in-depth guide Key Features * Gear up for a career in AWS development with this hands-on guide * Implement the gained knowledge effectively with the practical labs in this guide * Get a thorough understanding of all aspects of application development with AWS Book Description Certifications are vital steps in the progression of the career of any developer, and the AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification is no exception. It's also not easy; to give yourself the best chance of passing it, you should use every resource you can. But if you read this book, you won't need any other resources! AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification and Beyond not only sets you up for success in the exam; it will also lay the foundations for a career working with the world's most popular cloud infrastructure. This in-depth guide covers everything you need to know to pass the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam and allows you to test yourself as you go, with knowledge checks throughout the book. You'll also be able to prepare yourself with two mock exams at the end of the book so that you'll know exactly which topics to focus on, whether it's configuring Elastic Load Balancing for high availability, monitoring your applications with CloudWatch, or integrating authentication with Amazon Cognito (just some of the myriad topics covered in this book). By the end of the book, you'll be ready to ace the exam, and your ability to develop and manage applications in AWS will have hit new heights, giving your career prospects a healthy nudge in the right direction. What you will learn * Host static website content using Amazon S3 * Explore accessibility, segmentation, and security with Amazon VPC * Implement disaster recovery with EC2 and S3 * Provision and manage relational and non-relational AWS databases * Deploy your applications automatically with AWS Elastic Beanstalk * Use AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, and AWS CodePipeline for DevOps * Manage containers with Amazon EKS and ECS * Build serverless applications with AWS Lambda and AWS Cloud9 Who This Book Is For If you're an IT professional or a developer who wants to pass the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam, this book is for you. Developers looking to build and manage their applications on the AWS platform will also find this book useful. No prior AWS experience is needed.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-480-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of programming with HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. Designed for experienced developers ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Specialist level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Implement and manipulate document structures and objects Implement program flow Access and secure data Use CSS3 in applications This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives. Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.

Master information security fundamentals with comprehensive explanations of concepts Purchase of the book unlocks access to web-based tools like practice questions, flashcards, and more to take your CISM prep to the next level Key Features Use this comprehensive resource to prepare for ISACA's CISM certification Unlock free online tools including interactive practice questions, exam tips, and flashcards to effectively prepare for the CISM exam Understand the theory behind information security program development and management Book DescriptionCISM is a globally recognized and much sought-after certification in the field of IT security. This second edition of the Certified Information Security Manager Exam Prep Guide is up to date with complete coverage of the exam content through comprehensive and exam-oriented explanations of core concepts. Written in a clear, succinct manner, this book covers all four domains of the CISM Review Manual. With this book, you'll unlock access to a powerful exam-prep platform which includes interactive practice questions, exam tips, and flashcards. The platform perfectly complements the book and even lets you bring your questions directly to the author. This mixed learning approach of exploring key concepts through the book and applying them to answer practice questions online is designed to help build your confidence in acing the CISM certification. By the end of this book, you'll have everything you need to succeed in your information security career and pass the CISM certification exam with this handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide. What you will learn Understand core exam objectives to prepare for the CISM exam with confidence Get to grips with detailed procedural guidelines for effective information security incident management Execute information security governance in an efficient manner Strengthen your preparation for the CISM exam using interactive flashcards and practice questions Conceptualize complex topics through diagrams and examples Find out how to integrate governance, risk management, and compliance functions Who this book is forIf you're an IT professional, IT security officer, or risk management executive looking to upgrade your career by passing the CISM exam, this book is for you. Basic familiarity with information security concepts is required to make the most of this book.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-744-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of securing Windows Server 2016 environments. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: * Implement server hardening solutions * Secure a virtualization infrastructure * Secure a network infrastructure * Manage privileged identities * Implement threat detection solutions * Implement workload-specific security This Microsoft Exam Ref: * Organizes its coverage by exam objectives * Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you * Assumes you have experience as a Windows Server administrator and an understanding of basic networking and Hyper-V virtualization fundamentals, Active Directory Domain Services principles, and Windows Server security principles

Give yourself the best possible start on your journey to Kubernetes and cloud-native mastery with this essential, practical guide to the KCNA exam Key Features * Give yourself the best head-start in the world of cloud-native computing and Kubernetes * Prepare yourself for the KCNA exam with practical examples and mock exams * Manage your applications better with Kubernetes container orchestration Book Description Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to work remotely, the cloud, cloud-native technologies, and cloud containers were experiencing a dramatic increase in popularity. If you're interested in this field and want to work for some of the best companies, you need to stand out from the crowd. Becoming KCNA Certified will provide you the tools to do just that. It won't just give you the practical skills needed to deploy and connect applications in Kubernetes. It will also prepare you to pass the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam at the first attempt. This book will introduce you to cloud-native computing, containers, and Kubernetes through practical examples, allowing you to test the theory out for yourself. You'll learn how to configure and provide storage for your Kubernetes-connected applications and explore the principles of modern cloud-native architecture and application delivery, giving you a well-rounded view of the subject. And once you've been through the theoretical and practical aspects of the book, you'll get the chance to test yourself with two mock exams, with explanations of the answers, so you'll be well prepared for the KCNA exam. By the end of this book, you'll have everything you need to pass the KCNA exam and forge a career in Kubernetes and cloud-native computing. What you will learn * Learn about Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and its projects * Build, configure, and run containers with Docker * Run an application consisting of multiple containers * Manage and encrypt container traffic with Service Mesh * Install, deploy, configure, and update applications on Kubernetes * Control and connect the applications that run on Kubernetes * Manage storage and provide observability on Kubernetes * Automate software development with CI/CD and GitOps Who This Book Is For This book is intended for DevOps engineers, system administrators, developers, fresh IT graduates or anyone interested in cloud native architecture, applications and technologies. Those already having relevant work experience and looking for a better way to manage their applications with Kubernetes will also find this book helpful. Some familiarity with IT fundamentals, networks and command line interfaces (CLI) is required, but no prior knowledge of Kubernetes, docker or cloud services is needed to get started with this book.

Learn data analysis essentials and prepare for the Data+ exam with this CompTIA exam guide, complete with practice exams towards the end. Key Features * Apply simple methods of data analysis and find out when and how to apply more complicated ones * Take business requirements and produce a remote to the correct audience using appropriate visualizations * Learn about data governance rules, including quality and control Book Description The CompTIA Data+ certification exam not only helps validate a skill set required to enter one of the fastest growing fields in the world, but is also starting to standardize language and concepts within the field. However, there's a lot of conflicting information and lack of existing resources about the topics covered in this exam, and even professionals working in data analytics may need a study guide to help them pass on their first attempt. The CompTIA Data + (DAO-001) Certification Guide will give you a solid foundation on how to prepare, analyze and report the data for better insights. You'll get an introduction to Data+ certification exam format to begin with, and then quickly dive into preparing data. You'll learn about collecting, cleaning, and processing data along with data wrangling and manipulation. As you progress, you'll cover data analysis topics like types of analysis, common techniques, hypothesis techniques, and statistical analysis before tackling data reporting, common visualizations, and data governance. All knowledge you've gained throughout the book will be tested of mock tests that appear in the final chapters. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to pass the Data+ exam with confidence and take the next step in your career. What you will learn * Get well versed with the five domains covered in the DAO-001 exam * Gain an understanding of all the major concepts covered in the exam and when to apply them * Understand the fundamental concepts behind ETL and ELT * Explore various imputation and deletion methods to deal with missing data * Identify and deal with outliers * Learn and perform hypothesis testing * Create insightful reports to showcase your findings Who This Book Is For If you are a data analyst looking to get certified with DAO-001 exam this is the book for you. This CompTIA book is also ideal for who needs help in entering the quickly growing field of Data Analytics and are seeking professional certifications.

Preparing for your SAP Extension Suite development associate exam? Make the grade with this certification study guide! From user interfaces to security, this guide will review the key technical knowledge you need to pass the test. Explore test methodology, key concepts for each topic area, and practice questions and answers. Your path to SAP Extension Suite certification begins here! Highlights include: 1) Exam C_CPE_13 2) SAP S/4HANA 3) SAP Extension Suite 4) SAP Integration Suite 5) SAP API Business Hub 6) SAP Business Application Studio 7) SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) 8) SAP Fiori 9) APIs 10) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) 11) Extensibility 12) Security

Develop a deep understanding of Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem, and pass the CKA exam with confidence with this end-to-end study guide Key Features Get to grips with the core concepts of Kubernetes API primitives Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters Cement your credibility in the job market by becoming a Certified Kubernetes Administrator Book DescriptionKubernetes is the most popular container orchestration tool in the industry. The Kubernetes Administrator certification will help you establish your credibility and enable you to efficiently support the business growth of individual organizations with the help of this open source platform. The book begins by introducing you to Kubernetes architecture and the core concepts of Kubernetes. You'll then get to grips with the main Kubernetes API primitives, before diving into cluster installation, configuration, and management. Moving ahead, you'll explore different approaches while maintaining the Kubernetes cluster, perform upgrades for the Kubernetes cluster, as well as backup and restore etcd. As you advance, you'll deploy and manage workloads on Kubernetes and work with storage for Kubernetes stateful workloads with the help of practical scenarios. You'll also delve into managing the security of Kubernetes applications and understand how different components in Kubernetes communicate with each other and with other applications. The concluding chapters will show you how to troubleshoot cluster- and application-level logging and monitoring, cluster components, and applications in Kubernetes. By the end of this Kubernetes book, you'll be fully prepared to pass the CKA exam and gain practical knowledge that can be applied in your day-to-day work. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of Kubernetes and its tools Get hands-on experience in installing and configuring Kubernetes clusters Manage Kubernetes clusters and deployed workloads with ease Get up and running with Kubernetes networking and storage Manage the security of applications deployed on Kubernetes Find out how to monitor, log, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and apps among others Who this book is forThis book is for application developers, DevOps engineers, data engineers, and cloud architects who want to pass the CKA exam and certify their Kubernetes Administrator skills in the market. Basic knowledge of Kubernetes is recommended to get the most out of this book.

Build a thorough understanding of the technology, concepts, and development patterns used in building applications in Azure, through detailed explanations, hands-on exercises, and downloadable code samples Key Features * Written by two Microsoft technical trainers to help you explore the exam topics in a structured way * Understand the "why", and not just "how" behind design and solution decisions * Follow along examples with downloadable code samples to help cement each topic's learning objective Book Description With the prevalence of cloud technologies and DevOps ways of working, the industry demands developers who can build cloud solutions and monitor them throughout their lifecycle. Becoming a Microsoft certified Azure developer can differentiate developers from the competition, but with such a plethora of information available, it can be difficult to structure learning in an effective way to obtain certification. Through easy-to-understand explanations and exercises, this book will provide a more palatable learning experience than what you may expect from an exam preparation book. You'll start off with a recap on some important cloud concepts, like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. From there, you'll learn about each relevant solution area, with use cases. The chapters also cover different implementation methodologies, both manual and programmatic - ranging from compute resources like App Service and serverless applications to storage, database, security, monitoring solutions, and connecting to third-party services. By the end of this book, you'll have learned everything you need to pass the AZ-204 certification exam and have a handy, on-the-job reference guide. What you will learn * Develop Azure compute solutions * Discover tips and tricks from Azure experts for interactive learning * Use Cosmos DB storage and blob storage for developing solutions * Develop secure cloud solutions for Azure * Use optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting for Azure solutions * Develop Azure solutions connecting with third-party services Who This Book Is For This book is for Azure developers looking to improve their Azure development knowledge to pass the AZ-204 exam. This book assumes at least one year of professional development experience with Azure, with the ability to program in at least one language supported by Azure. Existing Azure CLI and PowerShell skills will also be useful.

Written by Microsoft MVPs and Azure experts, this comprehensive guide comes with self-study exercises to help you understand the concepts better and move closer to becoming a skilled Azure DevOps engineer Key Features Explore a step-by-step approach to designing and creating a successful DevOps environment Understand how to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines on Azure Integrate and implement security, compliance, containers, and databases in your DevOps strategies Book DescriptionThe AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions certification helps DevOps engineers and administrators get to grips with practices such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), containerization, and zero downtime deployments using Azure DevOps Services. This new edition is updated with advanced topics such as site reliability engineering (SRE), continuous improvement, and planning your cloud transformation journey. The book begins with the basics of CI/CD and automated deployments, and then moves ahead to show you how to apply configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) along with managing databases in DevOps scenarios. As you make progress, you'll explore fitting security and compliance with DevOps and find out how to instrument applications and gather metrics to understand application usage and user behavior. This book will also help you implement a container build strategy and manage Azure Kubernetes Services. Lastly, you'll discover quick tips and tricks to confidently apply effective DevOps practices and learn to create your own Azure DevOps organization. By the end of this DevOps book, you'll have gained the knowledge needed to ensure seamless application deployments and business continuity. What you will learn Get acquainted with Azure DevOps Services and DevOps practices Discover how to efficiently implement CI/CD processes Build and deploy a CI/CD pipeline with automated testing on Azure Integrate security and compliance in pipelines Understand and implement Azure Container Services Effectively close the loop from production back to development Apply continuous improvement strategies to deliver innovation at scale Who this book is forThe book is for anyone looking to prepare for the AZ-400 certification exam. Software developers, application developers, and IT professionals who want to implement DevOps practices for the Azure cloud will also find this book helpful. Familiarity with Azure DevOps basics, software development, and development practices is recommended but not necessary.

Prepare for the GCP ML certification exam along with exploring cloud computing and machine learning concepts and gaining Google Cloud ML skills Key Features A comprehensive yet easy-to-follow Google Cloud machine learning study guide Explore full-spectrum and step-by-step practice examples to develop hands-on skills Read through and learn from in-depth discussions of Google ML certification exam questions Book DescriptionThis book aims to provide a study guide to learn and master machine learning in Google Cloud: to build a broad and strong knowledge base, train hands-on skills, and get certified as a Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineer. The book is for someone who has the basic Google Cloud Platform (GCP) knowledge and skills, and basic Python programming skills, and wants to learn machine learning in GCP to take their next step toward becoming a Google Cloud Certified Machine Learning professional. The book starts by laying the foundations of Google Cloud Platform and Python programming, followed the by building blocks of machine learning, then focusing on machine learning in Google Cloud, and finally ends the studying for the Google Cloud Machine Learning certification by integrating all the knowledge and skills together. The book is based on the graduate courses the author has been teaching at the University of Texas at Dallas. When going through the chapters, the reader is expected to study the concepts, complete the exercises, understand and practice the labs in the appendices, and study each exam question thoroughly. Then, at the end of the learning journey, you can expect to harvest the knowledge, skills, and a certificate. What you will learn Provision Google Cloud services related to data science and machine learning Program with the Python programming language and data science libraries Understand machine learning concepts and model development processes Explore deep learning concepts and neural networks Build, train, and deploy ML models with Google BigQuery ML, Keras, and Google Cloud Vertex AI Discover the Google Cloud ML Application Programming Interface (API) Prepare to achieve Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer certification Who this book is forAnyone from the cloud computing, data analytics, and machine learning domains, such as cloud engineers, data scientists, data engineers, ML practitioners, and engineers, will be able to acquire the knowledge and skills and achieve the Google Cloud professional ML Engineer certification with this study guide. Basic knowledge of Google Cloud Platform and Python programming is required to get the most out of this book.

Navigate Microsoft Azure cloud services like storage, security, networking, and compute cloud capabilities with ease and pass the AZ-104 exam while developing skills for daily use Key Features Get to grips with AZ-104 exam topics like infrastructure and applications to help with Azure administration Experience Azure through practical labs based on real-world administrative tasks Learn practical management tips from experienced professionals Book DescriptionExam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond covers all the exam objectives and will help you to earn the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification with ease. Whether you're studying to pass the AZ-104 exam or just want hands-on experience in administering Azure, this AZ-104 study guide will help you to achieve your objectives. This book covers the latest Azure features and capabilities around configuring, managing, and securing Azure resources. Adhering to Microsoft's AZ-104 exam syllabus, this guide is divided into five modules. The first module will show you how to manage Azure identities and governance. You'll find out how to configure Azure subscription policies at the Azure subscription level and use Azure policies for resource groups. After that, the book covers techniques related to implementing and managing storage in Azure, enabling you to create and manage Azure Storage, including File and Blob storage. In the second module, you'll learn how to deploy and manage Azure compute resources. The third and fourth modules will teach you about configuring and managing virtual networks and monitoring and backing up Azure resources. Finally, you'll work through mock tests, with answers provided, to prepare for this exam. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills needed to pass the AZ-104 exam and be able to expertly manage Azure. What you will learn Manage Azure Active Directory users and groups along with role-based access control (RBAC) Discover how to handle subscriptions and implement governance Implement and manage storage solutions Modify and deploy Azure Resource Manager templates Create and configure containers and Microsoft Azure app services Implement, manage, and secure virtual networks Find out how to monitor resources via Azure Monitor Implement backup and recovery solutions Who this book is forThis book is for cloud administrators, engineers, and architects looking to understand Azure better and gain a firm grasp on administrative functions or anyone preparing to take the Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam. A basic understanding of the Azure platform is needed, but astute readers can comfortably learn all the concepts without having worked on the platform before by following all examples in the book.

Develop foundational skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing while getting ready to pass the certification exam Key Features Learn how to look at technology from the standpoint of an attacker Understand the methods that attackers use to infiltrate networks Prepare to take and pass the exam in one attempt with the help of hands-on examples and mock tests Book DescriptionWith cyber threats continually evolving, understanding the trends and using the tools deployed by attackers to determine vulnerabilities in your system can help secure your applications, networks, and devices. To outmatch attacks, developing an attacker's mindset is a necessary skill, which you can hone with the help of this cybersecurity book. This study guide takes a step-by-step approach to helping you cover all the exam objectives using plenty of examples and hands-on activities. You'll start by gaining insights into the different elements of InfoSec and a thorough understanding of ethical hacking terms and concepts. You'll then learn about various vectors, including network-based vectors, software-based vectors, mobile devices, wireless networks, and IoT devices. The book also explores attacks on emerging technologies such as the cloud, IoT, web apps, and servers and examines prominent tools and techniques used by hackers. Finally, you'll be ready to take mock tests, which will help you test your understanding of all the topics covered in the book. By the end of this book, you'll have obtained the information necessary to take the 312-50 exam and become a CEH v11 certified ethical hacker. What you will learn Get to grips with information security and ethical hacking Undertake footprinting and reconnaissance to gain primary information about a potential target Perform vulnerability analysis as a means of gaining visibility of known security weaknesses Become familiar with the tools and techniques used by an attacker to hack into a target system Discover how network sniffing works and ways to keep your information secure Explore the social engineering techniques attackers use to compromise systems Who this book is forThis ethical hacking book is for security professionals, site admins, developers, auditors, security officers, analysts, security consultants, and network engineers. Basic networking knowledge (Network+) and at least two years of experience working within the InfoSec domain are expected.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Microsoft Power BI data analyst and get the most out of Power BI Key Features Get the skills you need to pass the PL-300 certification exam with confidence Create and maintain robust reports and dashboards to enable a data-driven enterprise Test your new BI skills with the help of practice questions Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI enables organizations to create a data-driven culture with business intelligence for all. This guide to achieving the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification will help you take control of your organization's data and pass the exam with confidence. From getting started with Power BI to connecting to data sources, including files, databases, cloud services, and SaaS providers, to using Power BI's built-in tools to build data models and produce visualizations, this book will walk you through everything from setup to preparing for the certification exam. Throughout the chapters, you'll get detailed explanations and learn how to analyze your data, prepare it for consumption by business users, and maintain an enterprise environment in a secure and efficient way. By the end of this book, you'll be able to create and maintain robust reports and dashboards, enabling you to manage a data-driven enterprise, and be ready to take the PL-300 exam with confidence. What you will learn Connect to and prepare data from a variety of sources Clean, transform, and shape your data for analysis Create data models that enable insight creation Analyze data using Microsoft Power BI's capabilities Create visualizations to make analysis easier Discover how to deploy and manage Microsoft Power BI assets Who this book is forThis book is for data analysts and BI professionals who want to become more competent in Microsoft Power BI. Although the content in this book will help you pass the PL-300 exam, there are plenty of other practical applications beyond exam preparation in the chapters. No prior experience with Power BI is needed.