E-collaboration is a tool that breaks the boundaries of activities within and between organizations. E-collaboration technologies are making it easier than ever for people to work together no matter where they happen to be. Succeeding with collaboration at a level where it represents a competitive advantage requires a broad approach. Internal social networks can circumvent bureaucratic boundaries and facilitate information sharing activities among individuals across hierarchies and divisions or departments. This allows organizations to acquire resources or competencies from external sources that otherwise would be difficult or expensive to access. Accordingly, organizations focus more on their own areas of competence and gain a competitive advantage by acquiring richer content and better solutions in a creative and cost-effective way. Challenging times can provide new opportunities that need to be detected at the right time. There must be many other sources of competitive advantages which should support the main source of competitive value. Competitive advantage may be gained if the organization is able to find sources of competitive advantage in time of economic crises. Organizations have rapidly deployed technology solutions, such as collaboration tools and cloud computing, which enable their employees to work remotely and continue these organizational operations, especially during times of crisis. E-Collaboration Technologies and Strategies for Competitive Advantage Amid Challenging Times focuses on e-collaboration technologies, strategies, and solutions from a perspective of organizational competitive advantage, including e-collaboration technologies' situation and solutions, innovation systems, competition and strategies, marketing, and growth capabilities. The book presents a full understanding on e-collaboration technologies, strategies, and solutions in organizations, and provides insight for how to develop e-collaboration technologies, strategies, and solutions more generally so as to simultaneously leverage potential benefit and guard against potential risk, promoting organizational competitive advantage amid challenging times. This book is ideally intended for policymakers, government officials, corporate heads of firms, managers, managing directors, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students seeking information on the e-collaboration technologies being employed in businesses in times of crisis.

Enhance DevOps workflows by integrating the functionalities of Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Ansible, Terraform, Flux CD, CaaS, and more with the help of practical examples and expert tips Key Features Get up and running with containerization-as-a-service and infrastructure automation in the public cloud Learn container security techniques and secret management with Cloud KMS, Anchore Grype, and Grafeas Kritis Leverage the combination of DevOps, GitOps, and automation to continuously ship a package of software Book DescriptionContainers have entirely changed how developers and end-users see applications as a whole. With this book, you'll learn all about containers, their architecture and benefits, and how to implement them within your development lifecycle. You'll discover how you can transition from the traditional world of virtual machines and adopt modern ways of using DevOps to ship a package of software continuously. Starting with a quick refresher on the core concepts of containers, you'll move on to study the architectural concepts to implement modern ways of application development. You'll cover topics around Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Packer, and other similar tools that will help you to build a base. As you advance, the book covers the core elements of cloud integration (AWS ECS, GKE, and other CaaS services), continuous integration, and continuous delivery (GitHub actions, Jenkins, and Spinnaker) to help you understand the essence of container management and delivery. The later sections of the book will take you through container pipeline security and GitOps (Flux CD and Terraform). By the end of this DevOps book, you'll have learned best practices for automating your development lifecycle and making the most of containers, infrastructure automation, and CaaS, and be ready to develop applications using modern tools and techniques. What you will learn Become well-versed with AWS ECS, Google Cloud Run, and Knative Discover how to build and manage secure Docker images efficiently Understand continuous integration with Jenkins on Kubernetes and GitHub actions Get to grips with using Spinnaker for continuous deployment/delivery Manage immutable infrastructure on the cloud with Packer, Terraform, and Ansible Explore the world of GitOps with GitHub actions, Terraform, and Flux CD Who this book is forIf you are a software engineer, system administrator, or operations engineer looking to step into the world of DevOps within public cloud platforms, this book is for you. Existing DevOps engineers will also find this book useful as it covers best practices, tips, and tricks to implement DevOps with a cloud-native mindset. Although no containerization experience is necessary, a basic understanding of the software development life cycle and delivery will help you get the most out of the book.

Modernize your apps with Microsoft Azure by moving web, desktop, and mobile apps to the cloud Key Features Decide which migration strategy is most suitable for your organization and create a migration roadmap Move existing infrastructure to Azure and learn strategies to reduce cost, increase storage, and improve ROI Design secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions with the help of practical examples Book DescriptionWhether you are trying to re-architect a legacy app or build a cloud-ready app from scratch, using the Azure ecosystem with .NET and Java technologies helps you to strategize and plan your app modernization process effectively. With this book, you'll learn how to modernize your applications by using Azure for containerization, DevOps, microservices, and serverless solutions to reduce development time and costs, while also making your applications robust, secure, and scalable. You will delve into improving application efficiency by using container services such as Azure Container Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and more. Next, you will learn to modernize your application by implementing DevOps throughout your application development life cycle. You will then focus on increasing the scalability and performance of your overall application with microservices, before learning how to add extra functionality to your application with Azure serverless solutions. Finally, you'll get up to speed with monitoring and troubleshooting techniques. By the end of this book, you will have learned how to use the Azure ecosystem to refactor, re-architect, and rebuild your web, mobile, and desktop applications. What you will learn Use DevOps and containerization technologies to modernize your applications and infrastructure Build microservices using Azure Service Fabric Develop scalable applications using Azure Functions Manage and deploy your application code and database connectivity Secure and monitor your applications in Azure effectively Design for high availability and disaster recovery Who this book is forThis book is for.NET and Java developers who want to modernize their applications using Azure. Solution architects and experienced developers interested in modernizing legacy applications using Azure will also find this book useful. Some prior understanding of cloud computing concepts will be beneficial.

Use self-driven data centers to reduce management complexity by deploying Infrastructure as Code to gain value from investments. Key Features Add smart capabilities in VMware Workspace ONE to deliver customer insights and improve overall security Optimize your HPC and big data infrastructure with the help of machine learning Automate your VMware data center operations with machine learning Book DescriptionThis book presents an introductory perspective on how machine learning plays an important role in a VMware environment. It offers a basic understanding of how to leverage machine learning primitives, along with a deeper look into integration with the VMware tools used for automation today. This book begins by highlighting how VMware addresses business issues related to its workforce, customers, and partners with emerging technologies such as machine learning to create new, intelligence-driven, end user experiences. You will learn how to apply machine learning techniques incorporated in VMware solutions for data center operations. You will go through management toolsets with a focus on machine learning techniques. At the end of the book, you will learn how the new vSphere Scale-Out edition can be used to ensure that HPC, big data performance, and other requirements can be met (either through development or by fine-tuning guidelines) with mainstream products. What you will learn Orchestrate on-demand deployments based on defined policies Automate away common problems and make life easier by reducing errors Deliver services to end users rather than to virtual machines Reduce rework in a multi-layered scalable manner in any cloud Explore the centralized life cycle management of hybrid clouds Use common code so you can run it across any cloud Who this book is forThis book is intended for those planning, designing, and implementing the virtualization/cloud components of the Software-Defined Data Center foundational infrastructure. It helps users to put intelligence in their automation tasks to get self driving data center. It is assumed that the reader has knowledge of, and some familiarity with, virtualization concepts and related topics, including storage, security, and networking.

(A new edition with enhanced coverage is now available) A complete guide on Teams filled with real-world scenarios and best practices to increase productivity and engagement Key Features Interactive approach to learn the key concepts of Teams and its implementation in modern workplace Discover tips and techniques for extending Teams to meet your business requirements Integrate Teams with various Microsoft services such as PowerShell, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Power Automate Book DescriptionMicrosoft Teams is a platform for unified communication in modern workplaces. It not only enables effective communication, but also helps you manage your resources through its integration with various Microsoft Office 365 services. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the platform, getting you up to speed in no time. Complete with hands-on tutorials, and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you how to use Teams in the best possible way. Starting with the basic concepts that will help you collaborate on Teams, this book takes you through expert techniques for creating and managing teams. A dedicated section also features industry practices to help enhance collaboration in modern workplaces. In later chapters, you'll explore Microsoft services such as SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate, and learn how they interact with Microsoft Teams. You'll also get to grips with dealing with permissions and security issues in managing private and public teams and channels. Along the way, you'll discover practical scenarios that will help you improve the collaboration in your organization and increase productivity by using Teams features. By the end of this book, you'll have hands-on experience of using Microsoft Teams, along with the skills you need to improve the way people collaborate in your organization. What you will learn Create teams, channels, and tabs in Microsoft Teams Explore the Teams architecture and various Office 365 components included in Teams Perform scheduling, and managing meetings and live events in Teams Configure and manage apps in Teams Design automated scripts for managing a Teams environment using PowerShell Build your own Microsoft Teams app without writing code Who this book is forThis Microsoft Teams book is for power users and business professionals looking to use Teams for improving collaboration in an enterprise environment. The book will also be useful for Office 365 administrators interested in implementing Microsoft Teams effectively by learning about and exploring expert tips and best practices to ensure good governance.

Enhance your virtualization skills by mastering storage and network virtualization with automation across different Clouds Key Features Migrate and build your applications in Hybrid Cloud with VMware Cross Cloud components and services Gain in-depth configuration insights of VMware Cross Cloud architecture Learn to migrate applications from VMware to AWS and IBM Cloud Book DescriptionOver the past two decades, VMware vSphere has been known as the most trusted and reliable virtualization platform. VMware Cross-Cloud Architecture shows you how to design and configure Cross Cloud Architecture by using VMware Cloud Foundation and vRealize Suite with various use cases across private, public, and hybrid Cloud. This book takes you through everything from a basic understanding of virtualization to advanced aspects of storage and network virtualization, clustering, automation, and management. This book will be your guide to designing all aspects of Cloud. We start with the challenges faced by a traditional data center, define problem statements for you, and then brief you on respective solutions. Moving on, all kinds of virtualization and Cloud offerings from AWS and IBM Soft Layer are introduced and discussed in detail. Then, you'll learn how to design IT infrastructures for new and existing applications with a combination of Cloud Foundation, vRealize Suite, and vSphere enabled with VSAN and NSX. Furthermore, you'll learn how to design and configure high availability, disaster recovery, and apply an appropriate compliance matrix. Toward the end of the book, you will learn how to calculate the TCO/ROI, along with the VMware products packaging and licensing in detail. What you will learn Install and configure the Cloud foundation with Cross-Cloud services Configure vSphere high availability with the vCenter redundancy setup Architect and configure VMware with AWS Cloud Deploy VMware components in IBM Soft Layer Extend your DR setup with VMware to consume DRaaS Design and configure software-defined networking Implement compliance regulations to fix violations Who this book is forThis book is for administrators, Cloud architects and network engineers who want to globalize their infrastructure using VMware and AWS services. An initial setup of workloads and data center is beneficial.

A step-by-step guide to get you up and running with Azure Networking Services and help you build solutions that leverage effective design patterns Key Features Learn best practices for designing and implementing Azure Networking for Azure VMs Figure out the hidden secrets to designing a cost-effective environment Plan, design, and implement various connectivity scenarios in Azure Book DescriptionMicrosoft Azure networking is one of the most valuable and important offerings in Azure. No matter what solution you are building for the cloud, you'll fi nd a compelling use for it. This book will get you up to speed quickly on Microsoft Azure Networking by teaching you how to use different networking services. By reading this book, you will develop a strong networking foundation for Azure virtual machines and for expanding your on-premise environment to Azure. Hands-On Networking with Azure starts with an introduction to Microsoft Azure networking and creating Azure Virtual Networks with subnets of different types within them. The book helps you understand the architecture of Azure networks. You will then learn the best practices for designing both Windows- and Linux-based Azure VM networks. You will also learn to expand your networks into Azure and how to use Azure DNS. Moreover, you will master best practices for dealing with Azure Load Balancer and the solutions they offer in different scenarios. Finally, we will demonstrate how the Azure Application Gateway works, offering various layer-7 load balancing capabilities for applications. By the end of this book, you will be able to architect your networking solutions for Azure. What you will learn Understand Azure networking and use the right networking service to fulfill your needs Design Azure Networks for Azure VMs according to best practices Span your environment with Azure networking solutions Learn to use Azure DNS Implement Azure Load Balancer for highly available environments Distribute user traffic across the world via the Azure Traffic Manager Control your application delivery with Azure Application Gateway Who this book is forThis book is for developers, IT professionals, and database admins who have prior experience of working on Microsoft Azure and want to make the most out of Azure Networking Services.

Gain essential knowledge and keep your NetScaler environment in top form About This Book * Learn how the main features - Load Balancing, Content Switching, GSLB, SSL offloading, AAA, AppFirewall, and Gateway work under the hood using vividly explained flows and traces * Explore the NetScaler layout and the various logs, tools and methods available to help you when it's time to debug * An easy-to-follow guide, which will walk you through troubleshooting common issues in your NetScaler environment Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at NetScaler administrators who have a basic understanding of the product but are looking for deeper exposure and guidance in identifying and fixing issues to keep their application environment performing optimally. What You Will Learn * Troubleshoot traffic management features such as load balancing, SSL, GSLB and content switching * Identify issues with caching and compression * Deal with authentication issues when using LDAP, RADIUS, certificates, Kerberos and SAML * Diagnose NetScaler high availability and networking issues * Explore how application firewall protections work and how to avoid false positives * Learn about NetScaler Gateway integration issues with XenApp, XenDesktop, and XenMobile * Deal with NetScaler system-level issues * Discover the NetScaler troubleshooting tools In Detail NetScaler is a high performance Application Delivery Controller (ADC). Making the most of it requires knowledge that straddles the application and networking worlds. As an ADC owner you will also likely be the first person to be solicited when your business applications fail. You will need to be quick in identifying if the problem is with the application, the server, the network, or NetScaler itself. This book provides you with the vital troubleshooting knowledge needed to act fast when issues happen. It gives you a thorough understanding of the NetScaler layout, how it integrates with the network, and what issues to expect when working with the traffic management, authentication, NetScaler Gateway and application firewall features. We will also look at what information to seek out in the logs, how to use tracing, and explore utilities that exist on NetScaler to help you find the root cause of your issues. Style and approach This helpful guide to troubleshooting NetScaler is delivered in a comprehensive and easy-to-follow manner. The topics in the book adopt a step-by-step approach.