A fast-paced administrator's guide to Alfresco from the administration, managing, and high-level design perspectives About This Book * Understand system capabilities in order to make informed and appropriate decisions about its administration * Manage users, groups, email, file systems, and transformer availability using Alfresco * Use Alfresco to capture and efficiently manage information about repositories, servers, and statistics Who This Book Is For The target audience would be users with a basic knowledge of Content Management System, and also users who want to understand Alfresco from the administration and high-level design perspectives. What You Will Learn * Understand Alfresco's architecture and important building blocks * Learn to install Alfresco on various application servers such as Tomcat , JBoss, and WebLogic. * Become familiar with various configurations in Alfresco such as databases, filesystems, email, and audits * Administrate Alfresco using the Explorer Admin Console, Share Admin Console, and Workflow Admin Console * Understand how to integrate LDAP and Active Directory with Alfresco for centralized user management * Learn how Alfresco environments can be clustered for high availability * Fully understand how Alfresco stores content and easily retrieve any information from Alfresco * Monitor and manage Alfresco systems in production In Detail Alfresco is an open source Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system for Windows and Linux-like operating systems. The year-on-year growth of business connections, contacts, and communications is expanding enterprise boundaries more than ever before. Alfresco enables organizations to collaborate more effectively, improve business process efficiency, and ensure information governance. The basic purpose of Alfresco is to help users to capture and manage information in a better way. It helps you capture, organize, and share binary files. This book will cover the basic building blocks of an Alfresco system, how the components fit together, and the information required to build a system architecture. This book will also focus on security aspects of Alfresco. such as authentication, troubleshooting, managing permissions, and so on. It will also focus on managing content and storage, indexing and searches, setting up clustering for high availability, and so forth. Style and approach A step-by-step guide to understanding the Alfresco system and making informed and appropriate decisions about administration.

Design, build, and automate 10 real-world OpenStack administrative tasks with Ansible About This Book * Automate real-world OpenStack cloud operator administrative tasks * Construct a collection of automation code to save time on managing your OpenStack cloud * Use this step-by-step tutorial to automate such tasks with Ansible Who This Book Is For If you are an OpenStack-based cloud operator and/or infrastructure administrator and are interested in automating administrative functions, then this book is exactly what you are looking for. Having a functioning OpenStack environment is helpful, but most certainly not necessary. What You Will Learn * Efficiently execute OpenStack administrative tasks * Familiarize yourself with how Ansible works and assess the defined best practices * Create Ansible playbooks and roles * Automate tasks to customize your OpenStack cloud * Review OpenStack automation considerations when automating administrative tasks * Examine and automate advanced OpenStack tasks and designated use cases * Get a high-level overview of OpenStack and the current production-ready projects * Deep dive into OpenStack CLI tools and find out how to use them In Detail Most organizations are seeking methods to improve business agility because they have realized just having a cloud is not enough. Being able to improve application deployments, reduce infrastructure downtime, and eliminate daily manual tasks can only be accomplished through some sort of automation. Packed with real-world OpenStack administrative tasks, this book will walk you through working examples and explain how these tasks can be automated using one of the most popular open source automation tools-Ansible. We will start with a brief overview of OpenStack and Ansible and highlight some best practices. Each chapter will provide an introduction to handling various Cloud Operator administration tasks such as creating multiple users/tenants, setting up Multi-Tenant Isolation, customizing your clouds quotas, taking instance snapshots, evacuating compute hosts for maintenance, and running cloud health checks, and a step-by-step tutorial on how to automate these tasks with Ansible. Style and approach This easy-to-follow reference guide is packed with examples of real-world OpenStack administration tasks; each task is explained in detail and then subsequently turned into automation code.

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What Will You Find In This Book? Launched just a few months back, Windows 8 caused a commotion in the IT industry. It is said to be the most dynamic operating system launched by Microsoft. Windows 8 is different and far more exciting than its predecessors. It has innumerous features and utilities that are not only unique but also very user friendly. The fact that you are reading this book implies that you probably have already experienced Windows 8 and are looking for ways to explore more of it. Well you have definitely come to the right place. This book is not a typical user guide teaching you the basics of Windows 8. It contains 100 exciting unique tips that will make you love Windows 8 even more. Want to peek on the few tips? Well, here it is. Some of the most exciting tips of this book include the following. 1.Let your creativity flow while setting up your password 2.The secret to install the traditional evergreen all-time popular start button 3.Easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts and mouse gestures 4.Some amazing tips on protection and personalization 5.Ways to save the data usage and bandwidth And much more... So don't just stop here. Continue reading and explore Windows 8 all over again.

Windows 8: 51 Essential Windows 8 Tips for Beginners Windows 8 is Microsoft's latest operating system to date The look and feel of Windows 8 is very different from previous operating systems from Microsoft. Windows 8 can be a bit confusing, especially if you are a Windows 8 beginner That's exactly why I released this book, Windows 8: 51 Essential Windows 8 Tips for Beginners Once you have a better understanding of Windows 8, you'll be able to get the most out of it My Windows 8 tips guide will provide you with the essentials to get you off the ground and enjoying everything Windows 8 has to offer you Here's a glimpse inside the Windows 8 Tips guide: Getting the Ball Rolling with Windows 8 Understanding the Charms Bar Opening the Control Panel Using Quick Access Displaying All Apps Closing an App Shutting It Down Shut Down in a Single Click Using Semantic Zoom Easy Access to Startup Items Sync a Microsoft Account Going Directly to the Desktop ..and so much more Don't let Windows 8 overwhelm you Grab a copy of my Windows 8: 51 Essential Windows 8 Tips for Beginners book today You'll be a Windows 8 guru when you're done

Deploy and manage today's essential services on an enterprise-class, open operating system About This Book * Configure and manage Linux servers in varying scenarios and for a range of business requirements * Explore the up-to-date features of CentOS using real-world scenarios * See practical and extensive recipes to deploy and manage CentOS Who This Book Is For This book is for Linux professionals with basic Unix/Linux functionality experience, perhaps even having set up a server before, who want to advance their knowledge in administering various services. What You Will Learn * See how to deploy CentOS easily and painlessly, even in multi-server environments * Configure various methods of remote access to the server so you don't always have to be in the data center * Make changes to the default configuration of many services to harden them and increase the security of the system * Learn to manage DNS, emails and web servers * Protect yourself from threats by monitoring and logging network intrusion and system intrusion attempts, rootkits, and viruses * Take advantage of today's powerful hardware by running multiple systems using virtualization In Detail CentOS is derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) sources and is widely used as a Linux server. This book will help you to better configure and manage Linux servers in varying scenarios and business requirements. Starting with installing CentOS, this book will walk you through the networking aspects of CentOS. You will then learn how to manage users and their permissions, software installs, disks, filesystems, and so on. You'll then see how to secure connection to remotely access a desktop and work with databases. Toward the end, you will find out how to manage DNS, e-mails, web servers, and more. You will also learn to detect threats by monitoring network intrusion. Finally, the book will cover virtualization techniques that will help you make the most of CentOS. Style and approach This easy-to-read cookbook is filled with practical recipes. Hands-on, task-based exercises will present you with real-world solutions to deploy and manage CentOS in varying business scenarios.

Over 60 recipes to help you build, configure, and orchestrate RHEL 7 Server to make your everyday administration experience seamless About This Book * Create fully unattended installations and deploy configurations without breaking a sweat * Discover and kick-start the newest RHEL 7 configuration and management tools through an easy-to-follow, practical approach for a lazy system management * Be guided by an experienced RHEL expert who is a certified Linux engineer with a passion for open source and open standards Who This Book Is For Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Cookbook is for RHEL 7 system administrators and DevOps in need of a practical reference guide to troubleshoot common issues and quickly perform tasks. What You Will Learn * Set up and configure RHEL 7 Server * Use NetworkManager to configure all aspects of your network * Manage virtual environments using libvirt * Set up software repositories * Secure and monitor your RHEL environment * Configure SELinux, and create and apply its policies * Create kickstart scripts to automatically deploy RHEL 7 systems * Use Orchestration and configuration management tools to manage your environment In Detail Dominating the server market, the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system gives you the support you need to modernize your infrastructure and boost your organization's efficiency. Combining both stability and flexibility, RHEL helps you meet the challenges of today and adapt to the demands of tomorrow. This practical Cookbook guide will help you get to grips with RHEL 7 Server and automating its installation. Designed to provide targeted assistance through hands-on recipe guidance, it will introduce you to everything you need to know about KVM guests and deploying multiple standardized RHEL systems effortlessly. Get practical reference advice that will make complex networks setups look like child's play, and dive into in-depth coverage of configuring a RHEL system. Also including full recipe coverage of how to set up, configuring, and troubleshoot SELinux, you'll also discover how secure your operating system, as well as how to monitor it. Style and approach This practical guide is packed full of hands-on recipes that provide quick solutions to the problems faced when building your RHEL 7 system from scratch using orchestration tools. Each topic is explained sequentially in the process of setting up a system and binding everything together.

Gather detailed statistics and data while monitoring the performance and availability of network devices and applications using the all-new Zabbix 3.0 About This Book * Monitor your network and deploy impressive business solutions with Zabbix 3.0 * Manage hosts and system maintenance to keep your network performing for the people who use it * A step-by-step guide to smarter network monitoring Who This Book Is For If you're new to Zabbix look no further than this book. It will show you how to put your sysadmin knowledge to work with Zabbix 3.0 so you can experience the full impact of this useful and increasingly popular tool. What You Will Learn * Get to grips with the fundamentals of Zabbix * Find out how Zabbix's features let you monitor your network with confidence and precision * Learn how to monitor SNMP devices * Manage hosts, users, and permissions while acting upon monitored conditions * Visualize data with the help of ad-hoc graphs, custom graphs, maps, and reports * Simplify complex configurations and learn to automate them * Monitor everything from web pages to IPMI devices and Java applications to and VMware stats * Troubleshoot any network issue - fast In Detail This book is a perfect starting point for monitoring with Zabbix. Even if you have never used a monitoring solution before, this book will get you up and running quickly, before guiding you into more sophisticated operations with ease. You'll soon feel in complete control of your network, ready to meet any challenges you might face. Beginning with installation, you'll learn the basics of data collection before diving deeper to get to grips with native Zabbix agents and SNMP devices. You will also explore Zabbix's integrated functionality for monitoring Java application servers and VMware. Beyond this, Zabbix Network Monitoring also covers notifications, permission management, system maintenance, and troubleshooting - so you can be confident that every potential challenge and task is under your control. If you're working with larger environments, you'll also be able to find out more about distributed data collection using Zabbix proxies. Once you're confident and ready to put these concepts into practice, you'll find out how to optimize and improve performance. Troubleshooting network issues is vital for anyone working with Zabbix, so the book is also on hand to help you work through any technical snags and glitches you might face. Network monitoring doesn't have to be a chore - learn the tricks of the Zabbix trade and make sure you're network is performing for everyone who depends upon it. Style and approach This book is a detailed and practical guide that starts from the fundamentals of Zabbix and takes you all the way to building a network monitoring solution that is capable of gathering data from range of different systems. With tips on low-level details that will boost any Zabbix users confidence and fluency, it's an unmissable resource for anyone interested in what's possible with Zabbix.

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Get up to date with the finer points of Ubuntu Server using this comprehensive guide About This Book * Get well-versed with newly-added features in Ubuntu 16.04 * Master the art of installing, managing, and troubleshooting Ubuntu Server * A practical easy-to-understand book that will help you enhance your existing skills. Who This Book Is For This book is intended for readers with intermediate or advanced-beginner skills with Linux, who would like to learn all about setting up servers with Ubuntu Server. This book assumes that the reader knows the basics of Linux, such as editing configuration files and running basic commands. What You Will Learn * Learn how to manage users, groups, and permissions * Encrypt and decrypt disks with Linux Unified Key Setup /Luks * Setup SSH for remote access, and connect it to other nodes * Understand how to add, remove, and search for packages * Use NFS and Samba to share directories with other users * Get to know techniques for managing Apache and MariaDB * Explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques In Detail Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux operating system, and has various versions targeted at servers, desktops, phones, tablets and televisions. The Ubuntu Server Edition, also called Ubuntu Server, offers support for several common configurations, and also simplifies common Linux server deployment processes. With this book as their guide, readers will be able to configure and deploy Ubuntu Servers using Ubuntu Server 16.04, with all the skills necessary to manage real servers. The book begins with the concept of user management, group management, as well as file-system permissions. To manage your storage on Ubuntu Server systems, you will learn how to add and format storage and view disk usage. Later, you will also learn how to configure network interfaces, manage IP addresses, deploy Network Manager in order to connect to networks, and manage network interfaces. Furthermore, you will understand how to start and stop services so that you can manage running processes on Linux servers. The book will then demonstrate how to access and share files to or from Ubuntu Servers. You will learn how to create and manage databases using MariaDB and share web content with Apache. To virtualize hosts and applications, you will be shown how to set up KVM/Qemu and Docker and manage virtual machines with virt-manager. Lastly, you will explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques when working with Ubuntu Servers. By the end of the book, you will be an expert Ubuntu Server user well-versed in its advanced concepts. Style and Approach This book is an advanced guide that will show readers how to administer, manage, and deploy Ubuntu server and will also provide expert-level knowledge on advanced security and backup techniques.

Here it is ... the bestseller now greatly expanded to reveal the most important Cloud innovations for 2014 and revised in response to reader requests and comments. This new, 29000-word edition incorporates coverage of such late-breaking tools and programs as IBM's SoftLayer Integration, Storwize V5000, PureFlex and PureData for Analytics ... Microsoft's new "Cloud OS" for facilitating hybrid installations ... Microsoft's Windows Azure Pack for off-the-shelf, "cloud-in-a-box" implementation ... and Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 and RHEV 3.3. For the first time, the book also includes an eloquent introduction to the fundamentals and history of the Hadoop platform: the heart of all Big Data processing in the Cloud environment.
Lars Nielsen's much-praised jargon-free guide is ideal for non-tech professionals, entrepreneurs and investors who need a fundamental working knowledge of what constitutes Cloud Computing and Big Data, the current state of those industries, and how they impact the range of businesses.
Using completely user-friendly language that assumes no prior knowledge, noted systems developer Nielsen describes the most vital fundamentals of Cloud Computing - that powerful approach to enterprise systems by which today's smart organizations cut costs while still maintaining access to all the digital capacity they need.
Nielsen explains tested, effective strategies for maximizing the latest Cloud Computing tools and economies, putting them to work for your organization. He also provides a vivid snapshot of the major industry players, surveys current trends in the Cloud marketplace, and lays out vital issues of Cloud security.

'A Concise Windows 8 Guide for Homes and Corporates' is a screenshots enriched 'Must-Have' guide book especially written for Home Users.
This book makes Windows 8 quite easy to use and operate even for entirely new users.
Each topic in the book contains a detailed corresponding screenshot, and description in simple language that would help readers understand the new Windows 8 both practically and conceptually, hence making it easier for them to troubleshoot errors, not only of Windows 8 but also of Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Moreover, this book can also play a role of beginners guide for novice Desktop Engineers, new Systems Administrators, IT Scholars, and all others who are currently using or are planning to use Windows 8 operating system on any Windows 8 supported device.