A problem-solution-based guide to help you overcome hurdles effectively while working with kernel APIs, filesystems, networks, threads, and process communications Key Features Learn to apply the latest C++ features (from C++11, 14, 17, and 20) to facilitate systems programming Create robust and concurrent systems that make the most of the available hardware resources Delve into C++ inbuilt libraries and frameworks to design robust systems as per your business needs Book DescriptionC++ is the preferred language for system programming due to its efficient low-level computation, data abstraction, and object-oriented features. System programming is about designing and writing computer programs that interact closely with the underlying operating system and allow computer hardware to interface with the programmer and the user. The C++ System Programming Cookbook will serve as a reference for developers who want to have ready-to-use solutions for the essential aspects of system programming using the latest C++ standards wherever possible. This C++ book starts out by giving you an overview of system programming and refreshing your C++ knowledge. Moving ahead, you will learn how to deal with threads and processes, before going on to discover recipes for how to manage memory. The concluding chapters will then help you understand how processes communicate and how to interact with the console (console I/O). Finally, you will learn how to deal with time interfaces, signals, and CPU scheduling. By the end of the book, you will become adept at developing robust systems applications using C++. What you will learn Get up to speed with the fundamentals including makefile, man pages, compilation, and linking and debugging Understand how to deal with time interfaces, signals, and CPU scheduling Develop your knowledge of memory management Use processes and threads for advanced synchronizations (mutexes and condition variables) Understand interprocess communications (IPC): pipes, FIFOs, message queues, shared memory, and TCP and UDP Discover how to interact with the console (console I/O) Who this book is forThis book is for C++ developers who want to gain practical knowledge of systems programming. Though no experience of Linux system programming is assumed, intermediate knowledge of C++ is necessary.

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Build complex, observable, and fault-tolerant serverless systems easily on Microsoft Azure. Key Features Use serverless systems to help you fulfill complex requirements Develop your knowledge of Azure Microsoft Serverless Understand concepts with a hands-on approach and helpful examples Book DescriptionAdvanced Serverless Architectures with Microsoft Azure redefines your experience of designing serverless systems. It shows you how to tackle challenges of varying levels, not just the straightforward ones. You'll be learning how to deliver features quickly by building systems, which retain the scalability and benefits of serverless. You'll begin your journey by learning how to build a simple, completely serverless application. Then, you'll build a highly scalable solution using a queue, load messages onto the queue, and read them asynchronously. To boost your knowledge further, the book also features durable functions and ways to use them to solve errors in a complex system. You'll then learn about security by building a security solution from serverless components. Next, you'll gain an understanding of observability and ways to leverage application insights to bring you performance benefits. As you approach the concluding chapters, you'll explore chaos engineering and the benefits of resilience, by actively switching off a few of the functions within a complex system, submitting a request, and observing the resulting behavior. By the end of this book, you will have developed the skills you need to build and maintain increasingly complex systems that match evolving platform requirements. What you will learn Understand what true serverless architecture is Study how to extend and scale architectures until they become 'complex' Implement durable functions in your design Improve the observability of your serverless architecture Implement security solutions using serverless services Learn how to 'practise' chaos engineering in production Who this book is forAdvanced Serverless Architectures with Microsoft Azure is is ideal if you want to build serverless systems with fewer outages and high performance using Azure. Familiarity with the C# syntax and Azure Functions and ARM templates will help you to benefit more from this book. Prior knowledge of basic front-end development, HTML JS, and CSS is beneficial but not essential. Some DevOps knowledge is also beneficial but not essential.

Convert Android to a powerful pentesting platform. Key Features Get up and running with Kali Linux NetHunter Connect your Android device and gain full control over Windows, OSX, or Linux devices Crack Wi-Fi passwords and gain access to devices connected over the same network collecting intellectual data Book DescriptionKali NetHunter is a version of the popular and powerful Kali Linux pentesting platform, designed to be installed on mobile devices. Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter will teach you the components of NetHunter and how to install the software. You'll also learn about the different tools included and how to optimize and use a package, obtain desired results, perform tests, and make your environment more secure. Starting with an introduction to Kali NetHunter, you will delve into different phases of the pentesting process. This book will show you how to build your penetration testing environment and set up your lab. You will gain insight into gathering intellectual data, exploiting vulnerable areas, and gaining control over target systems. As you progress through the book, you will explore the NetHunter tools available for exploiting wired and wireless devices. You will work through new ways to deploy existing tools designed to reduce the chances of detection. In the concluding chapters, you will discover tips and best practices for integrating security hardening into your Android ecosystem. By the end of this book, you will have learned to successfully use a mobile penetration testing device based on Kali NetHunter and Android to accomplish the same tasks you would traditionally, but in a smaller and more mobile form factor. What you will learn Choose and configure a hardware device to use Kali NetHunter Use various tools during pentests Understand NetHunter suite components Discover tips to effectively use a compact mobile platform Create your own Kali NetHunter-enabled device and configure it for optimal results Learn to scan and gather information from a target Explore hardware adapters for testing and auditing wireless networks and Bluetooth devices Who this book is forHands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter is for pentesters, ethical hackers, and security professionals who want to learn to use Kali NetHunter for complete mobile penetration testing and are interested in venturing into the mobile domain. Some prior understanding of networking assessment and Kali Linux will be helpful.

Master shell basics and Unix tools and discover easy commands to perform complex tasks with speed Key Features Learn why the Bash shell is widely used on Linux and iOS Explore advanced shell concepts, such as pipes and redirection Understand how to use Unix command-line tools as building blocks for different tasks Book DescriptionThe most basic interface to a computer-the command line-remains the most flexible and powerful way of processing data and performing and automating various day-to-day tasks. Command Line Fundamentals begins by exploring the basics, and then focuses on the most common tool, the Bash shell (which is standard on all Linux and iOS systems). As you make your way through the book, you'll explore the traditional Unix command-line programs as implemented by the GNU project. You'll also learn to use redirection and pipelines to assemble these programs to solve complex problems. By the end of this book, you'll have explored the basics of shell scripting, allowing you to easily and quickly automate tasks. What you will learn Use the Bash shell to run commands Utilize basic Unix utilities such as cat, tr, sort, and uniq Explore shell wildcards to manage groups of files Apply useful keyboard shortcuts in shell Employ redirection and pipes to process data Write both basic and advanced shell scripts to automate tasks Who this book is forCommand Line Fundamentals is for programmers who use GUIs but want to understand how to use the command line to complete tasks faster.

Over 50 practical recipes that will help you develop and deliver high-quality and reliable cloud-centric Azure serverless applications for your organization Key Features Leverage practical use cases to build a robust serverless environment Enhance Azure Functions with continuous deployment using Visual Studio Team Services Deploy and manage cost-effective and highly available serverless applications using Azure Functions Book DescriptionMicrosoft provides a solution for easily running small segments of code in the cloud with Azure Functions. The second edition of Azure Serverless Computing Cookbook starts with intermediate-level recipes on serverless computing along with some use cases demonstrating the benefits and key features of Azure Functions. You'll explore the core aspects of Azure Functions, such as the services it provides, how you can develop and write Azure Functions, and how to monitor and troubleshoot them. As you make your way through the chapters, you'll get practical recipes on integrating DevOps with Azure Functions, and providing continuous integration and continuous deployment with Azure DevOps. This book also provides hands-on, step-by-step tutorials based on real-world serverless use cases to guide you through configuring and setting up your serverless environments with ease. You will also learn how to build solutions for complex, real-world, workflow-based scenarios quickly and with minimal code using Durable Functions. In the concluding chapters, you will ensure enterprise-level security within your serverless environment. The most common tips and tricks that you need to be aware of when working with Azure Functions on production environments will also be covered in this book. By the end of this book, you will have all the skills required for working with serverless code architecture, providing continuous delivery to your users. What you will learn Integrate Azure Functions with other Azure services Understand cloud application development using Azure Functions Employ durable functions for developing reliable and durable serverless applications Use SendGrid and Twilio services Explore code reusability and refactoring in Azure Functions Configure serverless applications in a production environment Who this book is forIf you are a cloud administrator, architect, or developer who wants to build scalable systems and deploy serverless applications with Azure Functions, then the Azure Serverless Computing Cookbook is for you. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure core services is required.