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Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring essential
concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through tests
designed to help you get certified Key Features Plan and design a
GCP cloud solution architecture Ensure the security and reliability
of your cloud solutions and operations Test yourself by taking mock
tests with up-to-date exam questions Book DescriptionGoogle Cloud
Platform (GCP) is one of the leading cloud service suites and
offers solutions for storage, analytics, big data, machine
learning, and application development. It features an array of
services that can help organizations to get the best out of their
infrastructure. This comprehensive guide covers a variety of topics
specific to Google's Professional Cloud Architect official exam
syllabus and guides you in using the right methods for effective
use of GCP services. You'll start by exploring GCP, understanding
the benefits of becoming a certified architect, and learning how to
register for the exam. You'll then delve into the core services
that GCP offers such as computing, storage, and security. As you
advance, this GCP book will help you get up to speed with methods
to scale and automate your cloud infrastructure and delve into
containers and services. In the concluding chapters, you'll
discover security best practices and even gain insights into
designing applications with GCP services and monitoring your
infrastructure as a GCP architect. By the end of this book, you
will be well versed in all the topics required to pass Google's
Professional Cloud Architect exam and use GCP services effectively.
What you will learn Manage your GCP infrastructure with Google
Cloud management options such as CloudShell and SDK Understand the
use cases for different storage options Design a solution with
security and compliance in mind Monitor GCP compute options
Discover machine learning and the different machine learning models
offered by GCP Understand what services need to be used when
planning and designing your architecture Who this book is forIf you
are a cloud architect, cloud engineer, administrator, or any IT
professional who wants to learn how to implement Google Cloud
services in your organization and become a GCP Certified
Professional Cloud Architect, this book is for you. Basic knowledge
of server infrastructure, including Linux and Windows Servers, is
assumed. Knowledge of network and storage will also be helpful.
Become well-versed with basic networking concepts such as routing,
switching, and subnetting, and prepare for the Microsoft 98-366
exam Key Features Build a strong foundation in networking concepts
Explore both the hardware and software aspects of networking
Prepare by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questions Book
DescriptionA network is a collection of computers, servers, mobile
devices, or other computing devices connected for sharing data.
This book will help you become well versed in basic networking
concepts and prepare to pass Microsoft's MTA Networking
Fundamentals Exam 98-366. Following Microsoft's official syllabus,
the book starts by covering network infrastructures to help you
differentiate intranets, internets, and extranets, and learn about
network topologies. You'll then get up to date with common network
hardware devices such as routers and switches and the media types
used to connect them together. As you advance, the book will take
you through different protocols and services and the requirements
to follow a standardized approach to networking. You'll get to
grips with the OSI and TCP/IP models as well as IPv4 and IPv6. The
book also shows you how to recall IP addresses through name
resolution. Finally, you'll be able to practice everything you've
learned and take the exam confidently with the help of mock tests.
By the end of this networking book, you'll have developed a strong
foundation in the essential networking concepts needed to pass Exam
98-366. What you will learnThings you will learn: Become well
versed in networking topologies and concepts Understand network
infrastructures such as intranets, extranets, and more Explore
network switches, routers, and other network hardware devices Get
to grips with different network protocols and models such as OSI
and TCP/IP Work with a variety of network services such as DHCP,
NAT, firewalls, and remote access Apply networking concepts in
different real-world scenarios Who this book is forIf you're new to
the IT industry or simply want to gain a thorough understanding of
networking, this book is for you. A basic understanding of the
Windows operating system and your network environment will be
helpful.
Learn through hands-on exercises covering a variety of topics
including data connections, analytics, and dashboards to
effectively prepare for the Tableau Desktop Certified Associate
exam Key Features Prepare for the Tableau Desktop Certified
Associate exam with the help of tips and techniques shared by
experts Implement Tableau's advanced analytical capabilities such
as forecasting Delve into advanced Tableau features and explore
best practices for building dashboards Book DescriptionThe Tableau
Desktop Certified Associate exam measures your knowledge of Tableau
Desktop and your ability to work with data and data visualization
techniques. This book will help you to become well-versed in
Tableau software and use its business intelligence (BI) features to
solve BI and analytics challenges. With the help of this book,
you'll explore the authors' success stories and their experience
with Tableau. You'll start by understanding the importance of
Tableau certification and the different certification exams, along
with covering the exam format, Tableau basics, and best practices
for preparing data for analysis and visualization. The book builds
on your knowledge of advanced Tableau topics such as table
calculations for solving problems. You'll learn to effectively
visualize geographic data using vector maps. Later, you'll discover
the analytics capabilities of Tableau by learning how to use
features such as forecasting. Finally, you'll understand how to
build and customize dashboards, while ensuring they convey
information effectively. Every chapter has examples and tests to
reinforce your learning, along with mock tests in the last section.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to efficiently prepare for
the certification exam with the help of mock tests, detailed
explanations, and expert advice from the authors. What you will
learn Apply Tableau best practices to analyze and visualize data
Use Tableau to visualize geographic data using vector maps Create
charts to gain productive insights into data and make
quality-driven decisions Implement advanced analytics techniques to
identify and forecast key values Prepare customized table
calculations to compute specific values Answer questions based on
the Tableau Desktop Certified Associate exam with the help of mock
tests Who this book is forThis Tableau certification book is for
business analysts, BI professionals, and data analysts who want to
become certified Tableau Desktop Associates and solve a range of
data science and business intelligence problems using this
example-packed guide. Some experience in Tableau Desktop is
expected to get the most out of this book.
This step-by-step, highly visual text provides a comprehensive
introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and
software. Written by best-selling author and educator Jean Andrews,
A+ GUIDE TO HARDWARE, Ninth Edition, closely integrates the CompTIA
A+ Exam objectives to prepare students for the 220-901
certification exams. The new Ninth Edition also features extensive
updates to reflect current technology, techniques, and industry
standards in the dynamic, fast-paced field of PC repair and
information technology. Each chapter covers both core concepts and
advanced topics, organizing material to facilitate practical
application and encourage students to learn by doing. The new
edition features more coverage of updated hardware, security, and
increased emphasis on mobile devices. Supported by a wide range of
supplemental resources to enhance learning with Lab Manuals,
CourseNotes, online labs and the optional MindTap that includes
labs, certification test prep and interactive exercises and
activities, this proven text offers students an ideal way to
prepare for success as a professional IT support technician.
Manage Microsoft Azure cloud services that span storage, security,
networking, and compute cloud capabilities and ace the AZ-103 Exam
Key Features Master features and concepts pertaining to Azure's
Administration services Gain a deep understanding of various Azure
services related to infrastructure, applications, and environments
Gauge yourself by giving mock tests with up-to-date exam questions
Book DescriptionMicrosoft Azure Administrator - Exam Guide AZ-103
will cover all the exam objectives that will help you earn
Microsoft Azure Administrator certification. Whether you want to
clear AZ-103 exam or want hands-on experience in administering
Azure, this study guide will help you achieve your objective. It
covers the latest features and capabilities around configuring,
managing, and securing Azure resources. Following Microsoft's
AZ-103 exam syllabus, this guide is divided into five modules. The
first module talks about how to manage Azure subscriptions and
resources. You will be able to configure Azure subscription
policies at Azure subscription level and learn how to use Azure
policies for resource groups. Later, the book covers techniques
related to implementing and managing storage in Azure. You will be
able to create and configure backup policies and perform restore
operations. The next module will guide you to create, configure,
and deploy virtual machines for Windows and Linux. In the last two
modules, you will learn about configuring and managing virtual
networks and managing identities. The book concludes with effective
mock tests along with answers so that you can confidently crack
this exam. By the end of this book, you will acquire the skills
needed to pass Exam AZ-103. What you will learn Configure Azure
subscription policies and manage resource groups Monitor activity
log by using Log Analytics Modify and deploy Azure Resource Manager
(ARM) templates Protect your data with Azure Site Recovery Learn
how to manage identities in Azure Monitor and troubleshoot virtual
network connectivity Manage Azure Active Directory Connect,
password sync, and password writeback Who this book is forThis book
is for Azure administrators, systems administrators or anyone
preparing for AZ 103 exam and wants to master Azure's various
administration features. Readers should have proficiency in working
with PowerShell, CLI and other day-to-day Azure administration
tasks.
Learn from the AWS subject-matter experts, explore real-world
scenarios, and pass the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam
Key Features This fast-paced guide will help you clear the AWS
Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C01) exam with confidence Gain
valuable insights to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based
solutions using AWS Develop expert core AWS skills with practice
questions and mock tests Book DescriptionThis book will focus on
the revised version of AWS Certified Developer Associate exam. The
2019 version of this exam guide includes all the recent services
and offerings from Amazon that benefits developers. AWS Certified
Developer - Associate Guide starts with a quick introduction to AWS
and the prerequisites to get you started. Then, this book will
describe about getting familiar with Identity and Access Management
(IAM) along with Virtual private cloud (VPC). Next, this book will
teach you about microservices, serverless architecture, security
best practices, advanced deployment methods and more. Going ahead
we will take you through AWS DynamoDB A NoSQL Database Service,
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) and CloudFormation Overview.
Lastly, this book will help understand Elastic Beanstalk and will
also walk you through AWS lambda. At the end of this book, we will
cover enough topics, tips and tricks along with mock tests for you
to be able to pass the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam and
develop as well as manage your applications on the AWS platform.
What you will learn Create and manage users, groups, and
permissions using AWS IAM services Create a secured VPC with Public
and Private Subnets, NAC, and Security groups Launching your first
EC2 instance, and working with it Handle application traffic with
ELB and monitor AWS resources with CloudWatch Work with AWS storage
services such as S3, Glacier, and CloudFront Get acquainted with
AWS DynamoDB a NoSQL database service Use SWS to coordinate work
across distributed application components Who this book is forThis
book is for IT professionals and developers looking to clear the
AWS Certified Developer Associate 2019 exam. Developers looking to
develop and manage their applications on the AWS platform will also
find this book useful. No prior AWS experience is needed.
Hands-on IC3 prep, with expert instruction and loads of tools IC3:
Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study
Guide is the ideal all-in-one resource for those preparing to take
the exam for the internationally-recognized IT computing
fundamentals credential. Designed to help candidates pinpoint weak
areas while there's still time to brush up, this book provides one
hundred percent coverage of the exam objectives for all three
modules of the IC3-GS4 exam. Readers will find clear, concise
information, hands-on examples, and self-paced exercises that
demonstrate how to perform critical tasks. This useful guide
includes access to a robust set of learning tools, including
chapter review questions, a practice test environment, electronic
flashcards, and author videos that explain complex topics. The
certification consists of three separate exams: Computing
Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Candidates are
given fifty minutes to answer forty-five questions, so rapid recall
and deep understanding are critical to success. IC3: Internet and
Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide provides
expert instruction on everything candidates need to know, including
hardware, software, networking, and more. * Review operating system
basics and common application features * Understand troubleshooting
and safe computing * Learn basic word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, and database activities * Study networking concepts,
digital communication, and research fluency The exam includes both
multiple choice and performance-based questions, and this guide
provides plenty of both so candidates can get comfortable with both
material and format. More than just a memorization tool, this book
helps exam candidates understand the material on a fundamental
level, giving them a greater chance of success than just going it
alone. For the IC3 candidate who's serious about certification,
IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4
Study Guide is the complete, hands-on exam prep guide.
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