Rabu, 19 Maret 2014

Wow! eBook: Implementing VMware vCenter Server - 6 new eBooks


Wow! eBook: Implementing VMware vCenter Server - 6 new eBooks

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Implementing VMware vCenter Server

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 07:54 AM PDT

Book Description

Virtualization is a hot topic today. It saves time and effort for IT professionals as well as helping to keep infrastructure costs down and makes the IT industry greener. VMware, one of the major players on the virtualization market, offers great scalability and reliability features, professional support, and constantly works on improvements for their products. VMware vCenter Server is a necessary component of any professional vSphere implementation. It offers a great variety of features and capabilities that simplify an administrator's day-to-day work.

This book is a practical and hands-on guide to VMware vCenter Server, providing a description of its features and capabilities as well as useful tips on doing day-to-day administrative tasks.

This book starts with an introduction to VMware vCenter Server, describing requirements and deployment steps along the way. It takes you through a description of product features and different aspects of administration giving useful tips for day-to-day tasks. You will learn how to deploy VMware vCenter Server, and how to manage hosts and virtual machines. You will also take a look at security features, availability, resource management, and discuss monitoring and automation topics.

The last two chapters will describe additional products that can be used together with VMware vCenter Server: VMware vCenter Operations Manager and VMware vCenter Orchestrator. If you want to learn how VMware vCenter Server can help with managing your environment, then this is the book for you.

What you will learn from this book

  • Deploy VMware vCenter Server and ESXi hosts
  • Create and clone virtual machines and work with templates
  • Reduce downtime, and configure and manage availability features
  • Allocate resources, and configure resource pools and DRS
  • Manage users
  • Secure ESXi hosts
  • Learn to use alerts
  • Work with VMware vCenter Operations Manager
  • Get to grips with VMware vCenter Orchestrator

Approach
This book is a practical, hands-on guide that will help you learn everything you need to know to administer your environment with VMware vCenter Server. Throughout the book, there are best practices and useful tips and tricks which can be used for day-to-day tasks.

Who this book is written for
If you are an administrator or a technician starting with VMware, with little or no knowledge of virtualization products, this book is ideal for you. Even if you are an IT professional looking to expand your existing environment, you will be able to use this book to help you improve the management of these environments. IT managers will find it helpful in terms of improving cost efficiency, ensuring required levels of service and utilising its excellent reporting abilities.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 324 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849689989
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849689984
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Getting Started with Citrix® CloudPortal™

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 07:51 AM PDT

Book Description

Cloud computing is emerging as a hot technology, thereby creating a lot of new jobs, and providing a lot of opportunities for IT service providers to run and manage clouds. Citrix CloudPortal Business Manager enables cloud builders to manage and deliver any cloud or IT service through a single, comprehensive cloud services platform which unifies and simplifies the commercial, user management, service provisioning, and operational aspects of running a cloud.

Getting Started with Citrix CloudPortal is a hands-on guide that will help you to learn the installation, configuration, deploying services, managing, and operating of Citrix CloudPortal. It will also help you to take advantage of the real power that is behind CPSM and CPBM and give you a good grounding in operating it in your own enterprises. The book is structured with practical implementations, which are all fully backed up with code and illustrations.

Getting Started with Citrix CloudPortal will make you aware of the cloud and its implications, starting with aspects of the cloud such as renting, self-service, and the provisioning of services to cloud tenants and their customers. You will also learn how to deploy services on your own using CPSM and CPBM, detailed steps of VM provisioning, setting up a cloud user profile, setting up a catalog, CPBM product management, workflow management, cloud billing, and cloud pricing management. If you want to take advantage of using the new Citrix CPBM and CPSM, then this is the book for you to upgrade your skills.

What you will learn from this book

  • Get an overview of Citrix CloudPortal
  • Install CPSM using the GUI and command line interface, and on centOS
  • Configure CPSM and CPBM
  • Deploy services using CPSM (VM, Hosted Exchange Provisioning)
  • Manage CPSM topographies
  • Operate CPBM topographies
  • Provision a CPSM service to cloud consumers
  • Add and modify users and profiles

Approach
The book will follow a step-by-step, tutorial-based approach and show readers how to take advantage of Citrix CloudPortal's capabilities.

Who this book is written for
This book is ideal for administrators and engineers new to the Citrix Cloud Solution CPSM, CPBM, and who are looking to get a good grounding in Citrix's new product. It's assumed that you will have some experience in the basics of cloud computing already. No prior knowledge of CloudPortal is expected.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1782176829
  • ISBN-13: 978-1782176824
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C++ Application Development with Code::Blocks

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 07:48 AM PDT

Book Description

Code::Blocks is a free C++ IDE designed to meet the extensive demands of C++ developers. Code::Blocks is very extensible and can be easily configured to maintain a consistent look and feel in your application across multiple platforms. If you are looking to develop cross-platform applications using C++, then this book is for you.

This book provides practical explanations for application development with C++ and Code::Blocks. You will get to grips with the many aspects of professional application development with the help of real-life examples. As you proceed through the chapters, you will see yourself effectively working with and implementing advanced C++ features in your application.

The book begins with an introduction to Code::Blocks and detailed instructions on how to install and configure it. You are then introduced to the process of application development with the help of real-life examples. Throughout the course of the book, you will learn how to develop GUI-based applications painlessly. The book also places special emphasis on debugging the application. The later sections take a closer look at using third party C++ libraries and how to implement wxWidgets to develop cross-platform applications. By the end of this book, you will know everything you need to know about C++ application development with Code::Blocks.

What you will learn from this book

  • Install and configure Code::Blocks
  • Develop console-based C++ applications
  • Learn about Windows application development
  • Understand the role of GUI toolkits
  • Implement advanced Code::Block features

Approach
This is a comprehensive tutorial with step-by-step instructions on how to develop applications with Code::Blocks.

Who this book is written for
This book is for C++ developers who wish to use Code::Blocks to create applications with a consistent look and feel across multiple platforms. This book assumes that you are familiar with the basics of the C++ programming language.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1783283416
  • ISBN-13: 978-1783283415
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Node Security

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 07:46 AM PDT

Book Description

Node.js is a fast-growing platform for building server applications using JavaScript. Now that it is being more widely used in production settings, Node applications will start to be specifically targeted for security vulnerabilities. Protecting your users will require an understanding of attack vectors unique to Node, as well as shared with other web applications.

To secure Node.js applications, we'll start by helping you delve into the building blocks that make up typical Node applications. By understanding all the layers that you are building on top of, you can write code defensively and securely. In doing so, you will be able to protect your user’s data and your infrastructure, while still using the rock-star technology behind Node.js.

Teaching you how to secure your Node applications by learning about each of the layers you will be building on top of; starting with JavaScript itself, then the Node platform, and finally the npm module ecosystem. By starting with JavaScript, you will learn what to avoid and what to embrace. Next, we will explain the Node platform, including its unique architecture and core modules, so you know how things work under the hood. Finally, we will introduce the rich ecosystem of npm modules, including modules to help you solve the common security problems you might face. Through our handy tutorials, you will be able to write secure Node.js applications, ones that will remain online under pressure and be able to weather the most common attacks that face web applications today.

What you will learn from this book

  • Master the origins of the Node.js and npm projects
  • Understand the architecture, including the event-loop and asynchronous I/O
  • Delve into the key aspects of avoiding some common pitfalls of JavaScript development
  • Incorporate ES5′s security improvements, including strict-mode
  • Add static code analysis and the code-quality it promotes
  • Explore the basics of proper error-handling within Node applications
  • Understand the architecture of Express and Connect
  • Adapt common authentication and authorization schemes

Approach
A practical and fast-paced guide that will give you all the information you need to secure your Node applications.

Who this book is written for
If you are a developer who wishes to secure your Node applications, whether you are already using Node Security in production, or are considering using it for your next project, then this book will enable you to ensure security of your applications. An understanding of JavaScript is a prerequisite, and some experience with Node is recommended, though not required.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 94 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1783281499
  • ISBN-13: 978-1783281497
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Learning Game Physics with Bullet Physics and OpenGL

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 07:43 AM PDT

Book Description

Physics simulation is an integral part of almost all game development projects as it is essential to the rules and feel of the game (gameplay) regardless of the project’s scale. Bullet is a 3D Collision Detection and Rigid Body Dynamics Library for games, and special effects for film and animations. Bullet is integrated into many 3D modelers including Maya, Houdini, Cinema 4D, LightWave, and Blender. It is free for commercial use and open source under the permissive ZLib License.

A comprehensive guide to start building games with the Bullet Physics library. Learn how modern physics engines work by implementing key features such as collision event systems, user input handling, and simulation of soft bodies. Then learn to control it all with forces, constraints, and robust object management. This book will reveal what’s going on under the hood of two modern and feature-rich graphics and physics APIs; OpenGL and Bullet Physics.

This book begins by teaching you to write your first OpenGL application, and then dives in to exploring the many features of the Bullet library in a straightforward manner. Each new feature expands upon the last, teaching you more about how physics is simulated in a video game, and how Bullet gives you the power to control every aspect of your simulation. You will learn how to render simple and complex shapes, apply some basic lighting, and construct a simple yet robust rendering system. From here, you will pull back the veil to see what’s going on underneath Bullet Physics, and learn to implement key game logic features through this widely-used and extensive physics library. After you finish this book, you’ll be armed with a wealth of knowledge to tackle the more advanced aspects of game graphics and physics going forward.

What you will learn from this book

  • Develop game applications from scratch; create a window, render the scene, and interact with your game through mouse and keyboard input
  • Write OpenGL code at a low-level; render objects and understand every line of code you write!
  • Understand how to keep the graphical and physical components of the simulation isolated for ease of understanding and future changes
  • Learn how to properly handle the rendering and physics processing of multiple objects
  • Explore the technologies and concepts behind modern game physics simulation through a practical understanding of Bullet Physics and OpenGL
  • Build crucial features that are essential to all games; collision events, user input, object control, and trigger volumes
  • Implement advanced physics simulation features like soft body physics, constraints, and collision filtering
  • Delve into a robust and modern physics engine game; and understand the challenges and solutions the developers of Bullet built into the library

Approach
A comprehensive set of straight-forward, easy-to-follow tutorials in OpenGL and Bullet Physics that will teach you how modern game physics and 3D graphics work.

Who this book is for
If you’re a beginner or intermediate programmer with a basic understanding of 3D mathematics, and you want a stronger foundation in 3D graphics and physics, then this book is perfect for you! You’ll even learn some of the fundamental concepts in 3D mathematics and software design that lies beneath them both, discovering some techniques and tricks in graphics and physics that you can use in any game development project.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 126 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1783281871
  • ISBN-13: 978-1783281879
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Camtasia Studio 8 – Advanced Editing and Publishing Techniques

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 07:37 AM PDT

Book Description

Camtasia Studio 8 is used to customize and edit videos, giving you the ability to record on-screen activity, add imported media, create interactive content, and share your results. It can be used for many things, including e-learning (predominantly for training) and for marketing within business settings.

Delve deep into the advanced features of Camtasia Studio 8 and learn about the importance of consistency, subtlety, and forward planning when creating a video project. Camtasia Studio 8 – Advanced Editing and Publishing Techniques will help you determine the best production settings to use and will reveal how audio can be used to enhance your video and make the content more engaging. This book is packed with tips and examples that will elevate your skills and greatly improve your video productions.

Starting with how to source video appropriately, Camtasia Studio 8 – Advanced Editing and Publishing Techniques will teach you the basics of editing and introduce you to the most commonly used features of Camtasia Studio 8. This book will cover consistency and sensible use of effects as well as the danger of over-using enhancements. You will learn how to script efficiently and record a voiceover, fade in/out music tracks, and convert speech to text. Finally, you will be introduced to different formats and be shown how to export a video in an appropriate resolution and format. With this book, you will discover exciting new ways to improve your video editing skills, plan recordings, and produce better quality results.

What you will learn from this book

  • Use audio effects to enhance the action on-screen
  • Create and edit captions quickly using speech-to-text
  • Select the correct output format and resolution for a video
  • Record voiceovers and presentations efficiently
  • Maintain a consistent look and feel across a single video or a series of videos
  • Learn how to highlight key information using callouts

Approach
A practical guide packed with examples that will show you how to implement the different features of Camtasia Studio 8 and create professional looking projects.

Who this book is written for
If you are familiar with Camtasia Studio and you want to experiment with more advanced techniques, then this is the guide you have been looking for!

Book Details

  • Paperback: 124 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849697280
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849697286
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