What is eBPF? With this revolutionary technology, you can write custom code that dynamically changes the way the kernel behaves. It's an extraordinary platform for building a whole new generation of security, observability, and networking tools. This practical book is ideal for developers, system administrators, operators, and students who are curious about eBPF and want to know how it works. Author Liz Rice, chief open source officer with cloud native networking and security specialists Isovalent, also provides a foundation for those who want to explore writing eBPF programs themselves. With this book, you will: Learn why eBPF has become so important in the past couple of years Write basic eBPF code, and manipulate eBPF programs and attach them to events Explore how eBPF components interact with Linux to dynamically change the operating system's behavior Learn how tools based on eBPF can instrument applications without changes to the apps or their configuration Discover how this technology enables new tools for observability, security, and networking

Master the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems with Tomsho's GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 6th Edition. An excellent resource for training across different operating systems, this practical text equips you with key theory and technical information as you work with today's most popular operating systems, including Windows, macOS and Linux platforms. You will learn how general operating systems are organized and function as well as gain hands-on experience with OS installation, upgrading and configuration. Processors, file systems, networking, virtualization, security, device management, storage, OS maintenance and troubleshooting are covered in detail. In addition, the MindTap digital learning solution gives you a wealth of anywhere, anytime learning resources.

Make the most of your Mac with this witty, authoritative guide to macOS Big Sur. Apple updates its Mac operating system every year, adding new features with every revision. But after twenty years of this updating cycle without a printed user guide to help customers, feature bloat and complexity have begun to weigh down the works. For thirty years, the Mac faithful have turned to David Pogue's Mac books to guide them. With Mac Unlocked, New York Times bestselling author Pogue introduces readers to the most radical Mac software redesign in Apple history, macOS Big Sur. Beginning Mac users and Windows refugees will gain an understanding of the Mac philosophy; Mac veterans will find a concise guide to what's new in Big Sur, including its stunning visual and sonic redesign, the new Control Center for quick settings changes, and the built-in security auditing features. With a 300 annotated illustrations, sparkling humor, and crystal-clear prose, Mac Unlocked is the new gold-standard guide to the Mac.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-801 and demonstrate your real-world mastery of configuring and managing Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform workloads. Designed for professionals with Windows Server and Azure experience, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures Implement and manage Windows Server high availability Implement disaster recovery Migrate servers and workloads Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you have significant experience with Windows Server operating systems About the Exam Exam AZ-801 focuses on knowledge needed to secure Windows Server operating systems, networking, and storage; secure hybrid Active Directory infrastructures; use Azure Services to identify and remediate Windows Server security issues; implement and manage Windows Server failover clusters and Storage Spaces Direct; manage Windows Server backup and recovery; use Azure Site Recovery to implement disaster recovery; protect VMs with Hyper-V replicas; migrate on-premises storage and services; move workloads and AD DS infrastructure to Windows Server 2022 from previous versions; migrate IIS workloads to Azure; use Windows Server tools and Azure services to monitor Windows Server; troubleshoot on-premises networking, hybrid networking, virtual machines in Azure, and Active Directory. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam and Exam AZ-800 Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate credential. This demonstrates your expertise in configuring and managing Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and IaaS platform workloads; integrating Windows Server environments with Azure services; managing and maintaining Windows Server IaaS workloads in Azure, and moving workloads to Azure. This certification supports your goals as an IT, cloud, identity/access, or information protection administrator; a network, security, or support engineer, and a technology manager. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-532-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of the skills needed to develop Microsoft Azure solutions. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for job success. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Create and manage Azure Resource Manager Virtual Machines Design and implement a storage and data strategy Manage identity, application, and network services Design and implement Azure PaaS compute, web, and mo bile services This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you have experience designing, programming, implementing, automating, and monitoring Microsoft Azure solutions, and are proficient with tools, techniques, and approaches for building scalable, resilient solutions About the Exam Exam 70-532 focuses on skills and knowledge for building highly available solutions in the Microsoft Azure cloud. About Microsoft Certification This exam is for candidates who are experienced in designing, programming, implementing, automating, and monitoring Microsoft Azure solutions. Candidates are also proficient with development tools, techniques, and approaches used to build scalable and resilient solutions. See full details at: microsoft.com/learning

Stop looking at your phone--and start looking at your Apple Watch Much more than a time-telling device, the Apple Watch is your very own wrist-sized computer. And Apple Watch For Dummies is the most trusted guide for new and upgrading users. Learn how to check your email, make a phone call, look at tomorrow's weather forecast, and track your calorie burn, all right on your wrist. Dummies helps you navigate the interface, use helpful Siri shortcuts, make wireless payments, and more. This 2023 Edition is fully updated for the latest version of the Apple Watch and watchOS. Learn how to connect your Apple Watch to your phone and start receiving messages Check the weather, track your fitness, and use apps on your Watch Make payments wirelessly by tapping your Watch at points-of-sale Discover all the features of the newest Apple Watch models This is the perfect Dummies guide for first-time Apple Watch users, as well as people who are upgrading their Apple Watch and need a reference on the latest features.

The book describes state-of-the-art advances in simulators and emulators for quantum computing. It introduces the main concepts of quantum computing, defining q-bits, explaining the parallelism behind any quantum computation, describing measurement of the quantum state of information and explaining the process of quantum bit entanglement, collapsed state and cloning. The book reviews the concept of quantum unitary, binary and ternary quantum operators as well as the computation implied by each operator. It provides details of the quantum processor, providing its architecture, which is validated via execution simulation of some quantum instructions.

In "SharePoint 2003 Advanced Concepts," two world-class SharePoint consultants show how to make SharePoint " jump through hoops" for you-and do exactly what you want. Jason Nadrowski and Stacy Draper have built some of the most diverse SharePoint enterprise implementations. Now, drawing on their extraordinary " in the trenches" experience, they present solutions, techniques, and examples you simply won' t find anywhere else. "SharePoint 2003 Advanced Concepts" addresses every facet of SharePoint customization, from site definitions and templates to document libraries and custom properties. The authors cover both Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and illuminate SharePoint' s interactions with other technologies-helping you troubleshoot problems far more effectively. Next time you encounter a tough SharePoint development challenge, don' t waste time: get your proven solution right here, in "SharePoint 2003 Advanced Concepts," - Construct more powerful site and list templates - Control how SharePoint uses ghosted and unghosted pages - Use custom site definitions to gain finer control over your site - Build list definitions with custom metadata, views, and forms - Troubleshoot WEBTEMP, ONET.XML, SCHEMA.XML, SharePoint databases, and their interactions - Create custom property types to extend SharePoint' s functionality - Integrate with other systems and SharePoint sites so that you can use their information more effectively - Customize themes and interactive Help, one step at a time - Customize email alerts and system notifications - Extend the capabilities of document libraries - Control document display and behavior based on extensions

Prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-104-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft Azure administration. Designed for working Azure administrators, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Manage Azure identities and governance Implement and manage storage Deploy and manage Azure compute resources Configure and manage virtual networking Monitor and back up Azure resources This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you want to demonstrate your ability to administer diverse Microsoft Azure cloud environments About the Exam Exam AZ-104 focuses on knowledge needed to manage Azure AD objects, RBAC, subscriptions, and governance; manage storage accounts and Azure Storage data; configure Azure fi les and blob storage; configure VMs for high availability and scalability; automate VM deployment and configuration; create and configure VMs, containers, and Web Apps; implement, manage, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtual networking; configure name resolution and load balancing; integrate on-premises networks; monitor resources with Azure Monitor; implement backup and security. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate credential, demonstrating your readiness to implement, manage, and monitor identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, and to provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources as appropriate. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Today 's embedded devices and sensor networks are becoming more and more sophisticated, requiring more efficient and highly flexible compilers. Engineers are discovering that many of the compilers in use today are ill-suited to meet the demands of more advanced computer architectures. Updated to include the latest techniques, The Compiler Design Handbook, Second Edition offers a unique opportunity for designers and researchers to update their knowledge, refine their skills, and prepare for emerging innovations. The completely revised handbook includes 14 new chapters addressing topics such as worst case execution time estimation, garbage collection, and energy aware compilation. The editors take special care to consider the growing proliferation of embedded devices, as well as the need for efficient techniques to debug faulty code. New contributors provide additional insight to chapters on register allocation, software pipelining, instruction scheduling, and type systems. Written by top researchers and designers from around the world, The Compiler Design Handbook, Second Edition gives designers the opportunity to incorporate and develop innovative techniques for optimization and code generation.

Shift your PC to the cloud and liberate yourself from your desk Microsoft's newest cloud-based operating system allows you to access your PC from any device. Windows 365 For Dummies teaches you the ins and outs of this game-changing OS. You'll learn how to make the most of Windows 365--get your work done, share documents and data, monitor storage space, and do it all with increased security. Oh, and did we mention you can do it from literally anywhere? Dummies will help you wrap your mind around cloud computing with Windows 365, so you can pick up with your files, data, and settings right where you left off, no matter where you are. Learn what a cloud PC is so you can access, edit, and share files from any device--even Apple devices Free yourself from the constraints of a physical computer and make work more flexible Ease the transition to Windows 365--get going with this new OS right away Discover powerful productivity-enhancing features and collaboration tools This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone moving to Windows 365 who needs to learn just what makes a cloud PC so unique and how to take advantage of all it offers.

The second edition of this popular book presents the theory of graphs from an algorithmic viewpoint. The authors present the graph theory in a rigorous, but informal style and cover most of the main areas of graph theory. The ideas of surface topology are presented from an intuitive point of view. We have also included a discussion on linear programming that emphasizes problems in graph theory. The text is suitable for students in computer science or mathematics programs.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-535-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of architecting complete cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. Designed for architects and other cloud professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Design compute infrastructure Design data implementation Design networking implementation Design security and identity solutions Design solutions by using platform services Design for operations This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam skills Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Includes DevOps and hybrid technologies and scenarios Assumes you have experience building infrastructure and applications on the Microsoft Azure platform, and understand the services it offers

Device drivers literally drive everything you're interested in--disks, monitors, keyboards, modems--everything outside the computer chip and memory. And writing device drivers is one of the few areas of programming for the Linux operating system that calls for unique, Linux-specific knowledge. For years now, programmers have relied on the classic "Linux Device Drivers" from O'Reilly to master this critical subject. Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide provides all the information you'll need to write drivers for a wide range of devices.

Over the years the book has helped countless programmers learn:

how to support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system

how to develop and write software for new hardware under Linux

the basics of Linux operation even if they are not expecting to write a driver

The new edition of "Linux Device Drivers" is better than ever. The book covers all the significant changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which simplifies many activities, and contains subtle new features that can make a driver both more efficient and more flexible. Readers will find new chapters on important types of drivers not covered previously, such as consoles, USB drivers, and more.

Best of all, you don't have to be a kernel hacker to understand and enjoy this book. All you need is an understanding of the C programming language and some background in Unix system calls. And for maximum ease-of-use, the book uses full-featured examples that you can compile and run without special hardware.

Today Linux holds fast as the most rapidly growing segment of the computer market and continues to win over enthusiastic adherents in many applicationareas. With this increasing support, Linux is now absolutely mainstream, and viewed as a solid platform for embedded systems. If you're writing device drivers, you'll want this book. In fact, you'll wonder how drivers are ever written without it.

Proven best practices for success with every Azure monitoring and management service For cloud environments to deliver optimal value, their monitoring and management services must be designed, deployed, and managed well. Leading cloud consultant Avinash Valiramani shows how to simplify administration, reduce downtime, control cost, solve problems faster, and prepare for any workload in any environment. Explore detailed, expert coverage of Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Migrate, Azure Monitor, Azure Network Watcher, Azure Portal, Azure Cloud Shell, Azure Service Health, Azure Cost Management, and more. Whatever your role in delivering effi cient, reliable cloud services, this best practice, deep dive guide will help you make the most of your Azure investment. Leading Azure consultant Avinash Valiramani shows how to: Back up on-premises, Azure-based, and other cloud workloads for short- and long-term retention Implement simple, stable, cost-effective business continuity/disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery Discover, assess, and migrate diverse workloads to Azure, VMs, web apps, databases, and more Monitor all Azure applications, VMs, and other deployed services centrally via Azure Monitor Track, troubleshoot, and optimize networking for IaaS resources Create and manage anything from single-service solutions to complex multi-service architectures Run Azure Cloud Shell's cloud-native command line from any device, anywhere Monitor service health, workload levels, service layer resources, and availability Also look for these Definitive Guides to Azure success: Microsoft Azure Compute: The Definitive Guide Microsoft Azure Networking: The Definitive Guide Microsoft Azure Storage: The Definitive Guide

About PowerPoint 2000 Traditionally, presenters have had to travel to reach audiences in different parts of the world. With today's technologies, this is no longer necessary. Using Microsoft PowerPoint (R) 2000, presenters can now easily and inexpensively collaborate on presentations and show them to remote audiences without leaving their offices. PowerPoint 2000 offers new ease-of-use features that speed users through presentation development and help users deliver Web-based presentations to remote audiences. Let this NEW Made Simple book guide you through the new features of PowerPoint 2000 and help you make the most of the product.

The object oriented paradigm has become one of the dominant forces in the computing world. According to a recent survey, by the year 2000, more than 80% of development organizations are expected to use object technology as the basis for their distributed development strategies.
Handbook of Object Technology encompasses the entire spectrum of disciplines and topics related to this rapidly expanding field - outlining emerging technologies, latest advances, current trends, new specifications, and ongoing research.
The handbook divides into 13 sections, each containing chapters related to that specific discipline. Up-to-date, non-abstract information provides the reader with practical, useful knowledge - directly applicable to the understanding and improvement of the reader's job or the area of interest related to this technology.
Handbook of Object Technology discusses:
o the processes, notation, and tools for classical OO methodologies as well as information on future methodologies
o prevalent and emerging OO languages
o standards and specifications
o frameworks and patterns
o databases
o metrics
o business objects
o intranets
o analysis/design tools
o client/server application development environments

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-697--and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of configuring Windows 10 devices in the enterprise. Designed for experienced IT pros ready to advance their status, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success as a Microsoft specialist. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Manage identity Plan desktop and device deployment Plan and implement a Microsoft Intune device management solution Configure networking and storage Manage data access and protection Manage remote access Manage apps Manage updates and recovery This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you have experience with Windows desktop administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; basic experience and understanding of Windows networking; and introductory-level knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Intune

Experience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You'll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You'll also learn how to fine-tune your PC's performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book's lessons to work.

For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

This is the third edition of the bestselling one-stop resource for sysadmins and DevOps professionals to learn, configure and use Ubuntu 20.04 for their day-to-day operations and deployments. Key Features A hands-on book that will teach you how to deploy, maintain and troubleshoot Ubuntu Server Learn to leverage the improved performance and security-related aspects of Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS New chapters dedicated to exploring Ubuntu for cloud Book DescriptionUbuntu Server has taken data centers around the world by storm. Whether you're deploying Ubuntu for a large-scale project or for a small office, it is a stable, customizable, and powerful Linux distribution with innovative and cutting-edge features. For both simple and complex server deployments, Ubuntu's flexible nature can be easily adapted to meet to the needs of your organization. This third edition is updated to cover the advancements of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and further train you to understand how to use Ubuntu Server, from initial deployment to creating production-ready resources for your network. The book begins with the concepts of user management, group management, and file system permissions. Continuing into managing storage volumes, you will learn how to format storage devices, utilize logical volume management, and monitor disk usage. Later, you will learn how to virtualize hosts and applications, which will include setting up QEMU & KVM, as well as containerization with both Docker and LXD. As the book continues, you will learn how to automate configuration with Ansible, as well as take a look at writing scripts. Lastly, you will explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques when working with Ubuntu Server that are applicable to real-world scenarios. By the end of this Ubuntu Server book, you will be well-versed in Ubuntu server's advanced concepts and attain the required proficiency needed for Ubuntu Server administration. What you will learn Manage users, groups, and permissions Optimize the performance of system resources Perform disk encryption and decryption with Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) Set up Secure Shell (SSH) for remote access, and connect it to other nodes Share directories using Samba and Network File System (NFS) Get familiar with scripting to improve command-line efficiency Configure VMs, containers, and orchestrate with MicroK8s and Kubernetes Automate server deployments with Ansible and cloud server deployments with Terraform Who this book is forThe book is written to cater to sysadmins and DevOps professionals whose teams are planning to employ an Ubuntu/Linux environment for their development needs. Prior knowledge of Ubuntu is not required. However, it is assumed that you possess some IT admin, Linux, and shell scripting experience.

Parallel to the growth of computer usage in society is the growth of programming instruction in schools. This informative volume unites a wide range of perspectives on the study of novice programmers that will not only inform readers of empirical findings, but will also provide insights into how novices reason and solve problems within complex domains. The large variety of methodologies found in these studies helps to improve programming instruction and makes this an invaluable reference for researchers planning studies of their own. Topics discussed include historical perspectives, transfer, learning, bugs, and programming environments.

Features Teaches software design by showing programmers how to build the tools they use every day. Each chapter includes exercises to help readers check and deepen their understanding. All the example code can be downloaded, re-used, and modified under an open license.