Implement DevOps for Salesforce and explore its features Key Features Learn DevOps principles and techniques for enterprise operations in Salesforce Implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery using tools such as Jenkins and Ant script Use the Force.com Migration Tool and Git to achieve versioning in Salesforce Book DescriptionSalesforce is one of the top CRM tools used these days, and with its immense functionalities and features, it eases the functioning of an enterprise in various areas of sales, marketing, and finance, among others. Deploying Salesforce applications is a tricky event, and it can get quite taxing for admins and consultants. This book addresses all the problems that you might encounter while trying to deploy your applications and shows you how to resort to DevOps to take these challenges head on. Beginning with an overview of the development and delivery process of a Salesforce app, DevOps for Salesforce covers various types of sandboxing and helps you understand when to choose which type. You will then see how different it is to deploy with Salesforce as compared to deploying with another app. You will learn how to leverage a migration tool and automate deployment using the latest and most popular tools in the ecosystem. This book explores topics such as version control and DevOps techniques such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and testing. Finally, the book will conclude by showing you how to track bugs in your application changes using monitoring tools and how to quantify your productivity and ROI. By the end of the book, you will have acquired skills to create, test, and effectively deploy your applications by leveraging the features of DevOps. What you will learn Implement DevOps for Salesforce and understand the benefits it offers Abstract the features of Force.com MigrationTool to migrate and retrieve metadata Develop your own CI/CD Pipeline for Salesforce project Use Qualitia to perform scriptless automation for Continuous Testing Track application changes using Bugzilla Apply Salesforce best practices to implement DevOps Who this book is forIf you are a Salesforce developer, consultant, or manager who wants to learn DevOps tools and set up pipelines for small as well as large Salesforce projects, this book is for you.

Leverage the power of Tableau to get actionable business insights and make better business decisions Key Features Explore all the new features of Tableau 2018.x Begin your Tableau journey by understanding its core functionalities Apply advanced techniques such as data blending and parameters to make the best of Tableau Book DescriptionTableau is one of the leading business intelligence tools used worldwide, in organizations of every scale. In its latest release, Tableau 2018 promises richer and more useful features related to visual analytics, reporting, dashboarding, and a host of other data visualization aspects. Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x will get you up and running with these features. The book starts with all the new functionalities of the different Tableau 2018 versions, along with concrete examples of how to use them. However, if you're new to Tableau, don't worry! The rest of the book will guide you through each major aspect of Tableau with examples. You'll learn how to connect to data, build a data source, visualize your data, build a dashboard, and share it online. In the final chapters, you'll also learn advanced techniques such as creating a cross-database join, data blending, and more. By the end of the book, you will have a firm understanding of how to effectively use Tableau to create quick, cost-effective, and business-efficient business intelligence solutions. What you will learn Discover new functionalities such as density, extensions, and transparency introduced in Tableau 2018.x Connect tables and make transformations such as pivoting the field and splitting columns Build an efficient data source for your analysis Design insightful data visualization using different mark types and properties Build powerful dashboards and stories Share your work and interact with Tableau Server Use Tableau to explore your data and find new insights Explore Tableau's advanced features and gear up for upcoming challenges Who this book is forIf you're a beginner or an existing BI professional looking to get the most out of Tableau 2018's latest features, this book is for you. You'll also find this book useful if you're an aspiring analyst who wants to learn the capabilities of Tableau to answer business-specific questions. No prior knowledge or experience with Tableau or any other Business Intelligence tool is necessary.

Build reporting applications and dashboards using the different MicroStrategy objects Key Features Learn the fundamentals of MicroStrategy Use MicroStrategy to get actionable insights from your business data Create visualizations and build intuitive dashboards and reports Book DescriptionMicroStrategy is an enterprise business intelligence application. It turns data into reports for making and executing key organization decisions. This book shows you how to implement Business Intelligence (BI) with MicroStrategy. It takes you from setting up and configuring MicroStrategy to security and administration. The book starts by detailing the different components of the MicroStrategy platform, and the key concepts of Metadata and Project Source. You will then install and configure MicroStrategy and lay down the foundations for building MicroStrategy BI solutions. By learning about objects and different object types, you will develop a strong understanding of the MicroStrategy Schema and Public Objects. With these MicroStrategy objects, you will enhance and scale your BI and Analytics solutions. Finally, you will learn about the administration, security, and monitoring of your BI solution. What you will learn Set up the MicroStrategy Intelligence Server and client tools Create a MicroStrategy metadata repository and your first Project Explore the main MicroStrategy object types and their dependencies Create, manipulate, and share Reports Create and share Dashboards Manage Users and Groups Who this book is forThis book is for Business Intelligence professionals or data analysts who want to get started with Microstrategy. Some basic understanding of BI and data analysis will be required to get the most from this book.

Master the art of container management with Kubernetes and study robust container orchestration to ensure that your container-based applications sail into production without hiccups Key Features Implement best practices in cloud-native applications using Kubernetes Explore the usage of client libraries and programmatic access to Kubernetes Use your domain expertise to code Book DescriptionBefore plunging into how Kubernetes works, this book introduces you to the world of container orchestration and describes the recent changes in application development. You'll understand problems that Kubernetes solves and get to grips with using Kubernetes resources to deploy applications. In addition to this, you'll learn to apply the security model of Kubernetes clusters. Kubernetes Design Patterns and Extensions describes how services running in Kubernetes can leverage the platform's security features. Once you've grasped all this, you'll explore how to troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and debug Kubernetes applications. You also discover how to analyze the networking model and its alternatives in Kubernetes, and apply best practices with design patterns. By the end of this book, you'll have studied all about using the power of Kubernetes for managing your containers. What you will learn Understand and classify software designs as per the cloud-native paradigm Apply best practices in Kubernetes with design patterns Set up Kubernetes clusters in managed and unmanaged environments Explore Kubernetes extension points Extend Kubernetes with custom resources and controllers Integrate dynamic admission controllers Develop and run custom schedulers in Kubernetes Analyze networking models in Kubernetes Who this book is forKubernetes Design Patterns and Extensions is for you if you are interested in configuring and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters and developing microservices-based applications on Kubernetes clusters. DevOps engineers with basic knowledge of Docker will also find this book useful. It is assumed that you are comfortable using command-line tools and programming concepts and languages.

Getting the most out of Python to improve your codebase Key Features Save maintenance costs by learning to fix your legacy codebase Learn the principles and techniques of refactoring Apply microservices to your legacy systems by implementing practical techniques Book DescriptionPython is currently used in many different areas such as software construction, systems administration, and data processing. In all of these areas, experienced professionals can find examples of inefficiency, problems, and other perils, as a result of bad code. After reading this book, readers will understand these problems, and more importantly, how to correct them. The book begins by describing the basic elements of writing clean code and how it plays an important role in Python programming. You will learn about writing efficient and readable code using the Python standard library and best practices for software design. You will learn to implement the SOLID principles in Python and use decorators to improve your code. The book delves more deeply into object oriented programming in Python and shows you how to use objects with descriptors and generators. It will also show you the design principles of software testing and how to resolve software problems by implementing design patterns in your code. In the final chapter we break down a monolithic application to a microservice one, starting from the code as the basis for a solid platform. By the end of the book, you will be proficient in applying industry approved coding practices to design clean, sustainable and readable Python code. What you will learn Set up tools to effectively work in a development environment Explore how the magic methods of Python can help us write better code Examine the traits of Python to create advanced object-oriented design Understand removal of duplicated code using decorators and descriptors Effectively refactor code with the help of unit tests Learn to implement the SOLID principles in Python Who this book is forThis book will appeal to team leads, software architects and senior software engineers who would like to work on their legacy systems to save cost and improve efficiency. A strong understanding of Programming is assumed.

Create dynamic dashboards to perform interactive analytics for business intelligence operations Key Features Explore newly added features in Qlik Sense Discover best practices to work with data using Qlik Sense Learn to implement advanced functions for better data insight Book DescriptionQlik Sense allows you to explore simple and complex data to reveal hidden insight and data relationships that help you make quality decisions for overall productivity. An expert Qlik Sense user can use its features for business intelligence in an enterprise environment effectively. Qlik Sense Cookbook is an excellent guide for all aspiring Qlik Sense developers and will empower you to create featured desktop applications to obtain daily insights at work. This book takes you through the basics and advanced functions of Qlik Sense February 2018 release. You'll start with a quick refresher on obtaining data from data files and databases, and move on to some more refined features including visualization, and scripting, as well as managing apps and user interfaces. You will then understand how to work with advanced functions like set analysis and set expressions. As you make your way through this book, you will uncover newly added features in Qlik Sense such as new visualizations, label expressions and colors for dimension and measures. By the end of this book, you will have explored various visualization extensions to create your own interactive dashboard with the required tips and tricks. This will help you overcome challenging situations while developing your applications in Qlik Sense. What you will learn Source, preview, and distribute your data through interactive dashboards Explore and work with the latest visualization functions Learn how to write and use script subroutines Make your UI advanced and intuitive with custom objects and indicators Use visualization extensions for your Qlik Sense dashboard Work with Aggr and learn to use it within set analysis Who this book is forQlik Sense Cookbook is for data and BI analysts who want to become well versed with Qlik Sense to apply business intelligence in data. If you are a beginner in data analytics and want to adopt an independent recipe-based approach to learn the required concepts and services in detail, this book is ideal! Individuals with prior knowledge of its sister product, QlikView, will also benefit from this book. Familiarity with the basics of business intelligence is a prerequisite.

Understanding the new Microsoft Extension model for development Key Features Develop solutions for Dynamics 365 Business Central Orient yourself with the new Microsoft Extension model for development Learn modern ways to develop with Dynamics 365 Business Central Book DescriptionMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the new SaaS ERP proposition from Microsoft. This latest version has many exciting features guaranteed to make your life easier. This book is an ideal guide to Dynamics 365 Business Central and will help you get started with implementing and designing solutions for real-world scenarios. This book will take you through the fundamental topics for implementing solutions based on Dynamics 365 Business Central (on-premise and SaaS). We'll see the core topics of the new development model (based on extensions) and we'll see how to create applications with the new Microsoft ERP proposition. The book begins by explaining the basics of Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft ERP proposition. We will then cover topics such as extensions, the new modern development model of Visual studio code, sandboxes, Docker, and many others. By the end of the book, you will have learned how to debug and compile extensions and to deploy them to the cloud and on-premise.You will also have learned how to create serverless business processes for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. What you will learn Develop solutions for Dynamics 365 Business Central Create a sandbox for extensions development (local or on cloud) Use Docker with Dynamics 365 Business Central Create extensions for Dynamics 365 Business Central Handle dependencies, translations and reporting Deploy extensions on-premise and to the cloud Create serverless processes with Dynamics 365 Business Central Understand source code management for AL Who this book is forThis book is for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solution developers and architects that needs to implement solutions based on the Microsoft's ERP (on-premise and SaaS).

Progressively explore UI development with Shiny via practical examples Key Features Write a Shiny interface in pure HTML Explore powerful layout functions to make attractive dashboards and other intuitive interfaces Get to grips with Bootstrap and leverage it in your Shiny applications Book DescriptionAlthough vanilla Shiny applications look attractive with some layout flexibility, you may still want to have more control over how the interface is laid out to produce a dashboard. Hands-On Dashboard Development with Shiny helps you incorporate this in your applications. The book starts by guiding you in producing an application based on the diamonds dataset included in the ggplot2 package. You'll create a single application, but the interface will be reskinned and rebuilt throughout using different methods to illustrate their uses and functions using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You will also learn to develop an application that creates documents and reports using R Markdown. Furthermore, the book demonstrates the use of HTML templates and the Bootstrap framework. Moving along, you will learn how to produce dashboards using the Shiny command and dashboard package. Finally, you will learn how to lay out applications using a wide range of built-in functions. By the end of the book, you will have an understanding of the principles that underpin layout in Shiny applications, including sections of HTML added to a vanilla Shiny application, HTML interfaces written from scratch, dashboards, navigation bars, and interfaces. What you will learn Add HTML to a Shiny application and write its interfaces from scratch in HTML Use built-in Shiny functions to produce attractive and flexible layouts Produce dashboards, adding icons and notifications Explore Bootstrap themes to lay out your applications Get insights into UI development with hands-on examples Use R Markdown to create and download reports Who this book is forIf you have some experience writing Shiny applications and want to use HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap to make custom interfaces, then this book is for you.

Get the deep insights you need to master efficient architectural design considerations and solve common design problems in your enterprise applications. Key Features The benefits and applicability of using different design patterns in JAVA EE Learn best practices to solve common design and architectural challenges Choose the right patterns to improve the efficiency of your programs Book DescriptionPatterns are essential design tools for Java developers. Java EE Design Patterns and Best Practices helps developers attain better code quality and progress to higher levels of architectural creativity by examining the purpose of each available pattern and demonstrating its implementation with various code examples. This book will take you through a number of patterns and their Java EE-specific implementations. In the beginning, you will learn the foundation for, and importance of, design patterns in Java EE, and then will move on to implement various patterns on the presentation tier, business tier, and integration tier. Further, you will explore the patterns involved in Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) and take a closer look at reactive patterns. Moving on, you will be introduced to modern architectural patterns involved in composing microservices and cloud-native applications. You will get acquainted with security patterns and operational patterns involved in scaling and monitoring, along with some patterns involved in deployment. By the end of the book, you will be able to efficiently address common problems faced when developing applications and will be comfortable working on scalable and maintainable projects of any size. What you will learn Implement presentation layers, such as the front controller pattern Understand the business tier and implement the business delegate pattern Master the implementation of AOP Get involved with asynchronous EJB methods and REST services Involve key patterns in the adoption of microservices architecture Manage performance and scalability for enterprise-level applications Who this book is forJava developers who are comfortable with programming in Java and now want to learn how to implement design patterns to create robust, reusable and easily maintainable apps.

Build, design, and style beautiful and informative applications on the Salesforce Lightning platform Key Features Build and Test Lightning Components that enhance application usability and adaptability Apply Security Best Practices to your Custom Lightning Components Design Lightning Components for Salesforce UIs such as Lightning Pages, Salesforce 1 Application, Communities, and more. Book DescriptionBuilt on the Salesforce App Cloud, the new Salesforce Lightning Experience combines three major components: Lightning Design System, Lightning App Builder, and Lightning Components, to provide an enhanced user experience. This book will enable you to quickly create modern, enterprise apps with Lightning Component Framework. You will start by building simple Lightning Components and understanding the Lightning Components architecture. The chapters cover the basics of Lightning Component Framework semantics and syntax, the security features provided by Locker Service, and use of third-party libraries inside Lightning Components. The later chapters focus on debugging, performance tuning, testing using Lightning Testing Services, and how to publish Lightning Components on Salesforce AppExchange. What you will learn Understand Lightning Components architecture Learn Locker security best practices Debug and Improve performance of your Lightning Components Use third-party libraries along with Lightning Component Framework Learn how to publish Lightning Components on AppExchange Use Lightning Out to take your Lightning Components outside the Salesforce platform Who this book is forThis book is for Salesforce developers or developers from other platforms who are familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and want to build and test Salesforce Lightning components. No knowledge of Salesforce Lightning is required.

Protect your organization's security at all levels by introducing the latest strategies for securing DevOps Key Features Integrate security at each layer of the DevOps pipeline Discover security practices to protect your cloud services by detecting fraud and intrusion Explore solutions to infrastructure security using DevOps principles Book DescriptionDevOps has provided speed and quality benefits with continuous development and deployment methods, but it does not guarantee the security of an entire organization. Hands-On Security in DevOps shows you how to adopt DevOps techniques to continuously improve your organization's security at every level, rather than just focusing on protecting your infrastructure. This guide combines DevOps and security to help you to protect cloud services, and teaches you how to use techniques to integrate security directly in your product. You will learn how to implement security at every layer, such as for the web application, cloud infrastructure, communication, and the delivery pipeline layers. With the help of practical examples, you'll explore the core security aspects, such as blocking attacks, fraud detection, cloud forensics, and incident response. In the concluding chapters, you will cover topics on extending DevOps security, such as risk assessment, threat modeling, and continuous security. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed in implementing security in all layers of your organization and be confident in monitoring and blocking attacks throughout your cloud services. What you will learn Understand DevSecOps culture and organization Learn security requirements, management, and metrics Secure your architecture design by looking at threat modeling, coding tools and practices Handle most common security issues and explore black and white-box testing tools and practices Work with security monitoring toolkits and online fraud detection rules Explore GDPR and PII handling case studies to understand the DevSecOps lifecycle Who this book is forHands-On Security in DevOps is for system administrators, security consultants, and DevOps engineers who want to secure their entire organization. Basic understanding of Cloud computing, automation frameworks, and programming is necessary.

Secure your Java applications by integrating the Spring Security framework in your code Key Features Provide authentication, authorization and other security features for Java applications. Learn how to secure microservices, cloud, and serverless applications easily Understand the code behind the implementation of various security features Book DescriptionSecurity is one of the most vital concerns for any organization. The complexity of an application is compounded when you need to integrate security with existing code, new technology, and other frameworks. This book will show you how to effectively write Java code that is robust and easy to maintain. Hands-On Spring Security 5 for Reactive Applications starts with the essential concepts of reactive programming, Spring Framework, and Spring Security. You will then learn about a variety of authentication mechanisms and how to integrate them easily with the Spring MVC application. You will also understand how to achieve authorization in a Spring WebFlux application using Spring Security.You will be able to explore the security confgurations required to achieve OAuth2 for securing REST APIs and integrate security in microservices and serverless applications. This book will guide you in integrating add-ons that will add value to any Spring Security module. By the end of the book, you will be proficient at integrating Spring Security in your Java applications What you will learn Understand how Spring Framework and Reactive application programming are connected Implement easy security confgurations with Spring Security expressions Discover the relationship between OAuth2 and OpenID Connect Secure microservices and serverless applications with Spring Integrate add-ons, such as HDIV, Crypto Module, and CORS support Apply Spring Security 5 features to enhance your Java reactive applications Who this book is forIf you are a Java developer who wants to improve application security, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of Spring, Spring Security framework, and reactive applications is required to make the most of the book.

Bring your data to life with Power BI Key Features Get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI and its Business Intelligence capabilities Build accurate analytical models, reports and dashboards Get faster and more intuitive insights from your data using Microsoft Power BI Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI is a cloud-based service that helps you easily visualize and share insights using your organization's data.This book will get you started with business intelligence using the Power BI toolset, covering essential concepts such as installation,designing effective data models, as well as building basic dashboards and visualizations to make your data come to life You will learn how to get your data the way you want - connecting to data sources sources and how to clean your data with the Power BI Query Editor. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to make your data easier to work with.. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to navigate table relationships and build DAX formulas to make your data easier to work with. Visualizing your data is another key element of this book, and you will learn how to follow proper data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling techniques. By the end of this book, you will understand how to administer your organization's Power BI environment so deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implemented What you will learn Connect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery options Use the Query Editor to apply data transformations and data cleansing processes, including learning how to write M and R scripts Design optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculations Leverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reports Use the Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service to implement Row Level Security on your model Administer a Power BI cloud tenant for your organization Deploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report Server Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring Business Intelligence professionals who want to get up and running with Microsoft Power BI. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, this book is for you.