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.

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.

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.

Discover how to implement information protection, data loss prevention, and information governance within Microsoft 365 Key Features Design, implement, and administer Microsoft Information Protection Implement data loss prevention to minimize the risk of data exfiltration Use Information Governance capabilities to ensure that data is stored in your environment for as long as necessary Book DescriptionCloud technologies have massively increased the amount of data being produced and the places in which this data is stored. Without proper planning and discipline in configuring information protection for your data, you may be compromising information and regulatory compliance. Microsoft Information Protection Administrator SC-400 Certification Guide begins with an overview of the SC-400 exam, and then enables you to envision, implement, and administer the Information Protection suite offered by Microsoft. The book also provides you with hands-on labs, along with the theory of creating policies and rules for content classification, data loss prevention, governance, and protection. Toward the end, you'll be able to take mock tests to help you prepare effectively for the exam. By the end of this Microsoft book, you'll have covered everything needed to pass the SC-400 certification exam, and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide. What you will learn Understand core exam objectives to pass the SC-400 exam with ease Find out how to create and manage sensitive information types for different types of data Create and manage policies and learn how to apply these to Microsoft 365 SaaS applications Broaden your knowledge of data protection on M365 Discover how to configure and manage the protection of your data in M365 Monitor activity regarding data access in M365 Understand and implement Data Governance in M365 Who this book is forIf you are a compliance administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, or Information Protection Administrator who wants to improve their knowledge of Microsoft Security & Compliance services, then this book is for you. This book is also ideal for anyone looking to achieve the SC-400 Information Protection Associate Administrator certification.

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring the essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through practice tests designed to help you take the exam confidently Key Features Plan and design a GCP cloud solution architecture Ensure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operations Assess your knowledge by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questions Book DescriptionGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP) is one of the industry leaders thanks to its array of services that can be leveraged by organizations to bring the best out of their infrastructure. This book is a comprehensive guide for learning methods to effectively utilize GCP services and help you become acquainted with the topics required to pass Google's Professional Cloud Architect certification exam. Following the Professional Cloud Architect's official exam syllabus, you'll first be introduced to the GCP. The book then covers the core services that GCP offers, such as computing and storage, and takes you through effective methods of scaling and automating your cloud infrastructure. As you progress through the chapters, you'll get to grips with containers and services and discover best practices related to the design and process. This revised second edition features new topics such as Cloud Run, Anthos, Data Fusion, Composer, and Data Catalog. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the knowledge required to take and pass the Google Cloud Certification - Professional Cloud Architect exam and become an expert in GCP services. What you will learn Understand the benefits of being a Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect Find out how to enroll for the Professional Cloud Architect exam Master the compute options in GCP Explore security and networking options in GCP Get to grips with managing and monitoring your workloads in GCP Understand storage, big data, and machine learning services Become familiar with exam scenarios and passing strategies Who this book is forIf you are a cloud architect, cloud engineer, administrator, or any IT professional looking 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. A solid understanding of network and storage will help you to make the most out of this book.

Explore the ins and outs of becoming an AWS certified DevOps professional engineer with the help of easy-to-follow practical examples and detailed explanations Key Features Discover how to implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS Explore real-world scenarios and hands-on examples that will prepare you to take the DOP-C01 exam with confidence Learn from enterprise DevOps scenarios to prepare fully for the AWS certification exam Book DescriptionThe AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification is one of the highest AWS credentials, vastly recognized in cloud computing or software development industries. This book is an extensive guide to helping you strengthen your DevOps skills as you work with your AWS workloads on a day-to-day basis. You'll begin by learning how to create and deploy a workload using the AWS code suite of tools, and then move on to adding monitoring and fault tolerance to your workload. You'll explore enterprise scenarios that'll help you to understand various AWS tools and services. This book is packed with detailed explanations of essential concepts to help you get to grips with the domains needed to pass the DevOps professional exam. As you advance, you'll delve into AWS with the help of hands-on examples and practice questions to gain a holistic understanding of the services covered in the AWS DevOps professional exam. Throughout the book, you'll find real-world scenarios that you can easily incorporate in your daily activities when working with AWS, making you a valuable asset for any organization. By the end of this AWS certification book, you'll have gained the knowledge needed to pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer exam, and be able to implement different techniques for delivering each service in real-world scenarios. What you will learn Automate your pipelines, build phases, and deployments with AWS-native tooling Discover how to implement logging and monitoring using AWS-native tooling Gain a solid understanding of the services included in the AWS DevOps Professional exam Reinforce security practices on the AWS platform from an exam point of view Find out how to automatically enforce standards and policies in AWS environments Explore AWS best practices and anti-patterns Enhance your core AWS skills with the help of exercises and practice tests Who this book is forThis book is for AWS developers and SysOps administrators looking to advance their careers by achieving the highly sought-after DevOps Professional certification. Basic knowledge of AWS as well as its core services (EC2, S3, and RDS) is needed. Familiarity with DevOps concepts such as source control, monitoring, and logging, not necessarily in the AWS context, will be helpful.

Pass the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam and implement your organization's security strategy with ease Key Features Pass the CISM exam confidently with this step-by-step guide Explore practical solutions that validate your knowledge and expertise in managing enterprise information security teams Enhance your cybersecurity skills with practice questions and mock tests Book DescriptionWith cyber threats on the rise, IT professionals are now choosing cybersecurity as the next step to boost their career, and holding the relevant certification can prove to be a game-changer in this competitive market. CISM is one of the top-paying and most sought-after certifications by employers. This CISM Certification Guide comprises comprehensive self-study exam content for those who want to achieve CISM certification on the first attempt. This book is a great resource for information security leaders with a pragmatic approach to challenges related to real-world case scenarios. You'll learn about the practical aspects of information security governance and information security risk management. As you advance through the chapters, you'll get to grips with information security program development and management. The book will also help you to gain a clear understanding of the procedural aspects of information security incident management. By the end of this CISM exam book, you'll have covered everything needed to pass the CISM certification exam and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide. What you will learn Understand core exam objectives to pass the CISM exam with confidence Create and manage your organization's information security policies and procedures with ease Broaden your knowledge of the organization's security strategy designing Manage information risk to an acceptable level based on risk appetite in order to meet organizational goals and objectives Find out how to monitor and control incident management procedures Discover how to monitor activity relating to data classification and data access Who this book is forIf you are an aspiring information security manager, IT auditor, chief information security officer (CISO), or risk management professional who wants to achieve certification in information security, then this book is for you. A minimum of two years' experience in the field of information technology is needed to make the most of this book. Experience in IT audit, information security, or related fields will be helpful.

Pass the Certified Information Systems Security Professional Exam with our all-new set of practice exams designed to simulate the latest exam version Key Features Get ready to take the CISSP exam with the help of practice questions covering all concepts tested in the exam Discover and fill the gaps in your knowledge with detailed explanations of answers Take two full practice exams that simulate CISSP version May 2021 Book DescriptionThe CISSP exam is for security professionals who understand that poor security can put a company out of business. The exam covers eight important security domains - risk management, security architecture, data security, network security, identity management, auditing, security operations, and software development security. Designed to cover all the concepts tested in the CISSP exam, CISSP (ISC)2 Certification Practice Exams and Tests will assess your knowledge of information security and introduce you to the tools you need to master to pass the CISSP exam (version May 2021). With more than 100 questions for every CISSP domain, this book will test your understanding and fill the gaps in your knowledge with the help of descriptive answers and detailed explanations. You'll also find two complete practice exams that simulate the real CISSP exam, along with answers. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to take and pass the (ISC)2 CISSP exam and achieve the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification putting you in the position to build a career as a security engineer, security manager, or chief information security officer (CISO) What you will learn Understand key principles of security, risk management, and asset security Become well-versed with topics focused on the security architecture and engineering domain Test your knowledge of IAM and communication using practice questions Study the concepts of security assessment, testing, and operations Find out which security controls are applied in software development security Find out how you can advance your career by acquiring this gold-standard certification Who this book is forThis book is for existing and aspiring security professionals, security engineers, security managers, and security experts who want to validate their skills and enhance their careers by passing the CISSP 2021 exam. Prior experience working in at least two of the CISSP security domains will be beneficial.