See a Mesos-based big data stack created and the components used. You will use currently available Apache full and incubating systems. The components are introduced by example and you learn how they work together. In the Complete Guide to Open Source Big Data Stack, the author begins by creating a private cloud and then installs and examines Apache Brooklyn. After that, he uses each chapter to introduce one piece of the big data stack—sharing how to source the software and how to install it. You learn by simple example, step by step and chapter by chapter, as a real big data stack is created. The book concentrates on Apache-based systems and shares detailed examples of cloud storage, release management, resource management, processing, queuing, frameworks, data visualization, and more. What You’ll Learn Install a private cloud onto the local cluster using Apache cloud stack Source, install, and configure Apache: Brooklyn, Mesos, Kafka, and Zeppelin See how Brooklyn can be used to install Mule ESB on a cluster and Cassandra in the cloud Install and use DCOS for big data processing Use Apache Spark for big data stack data processing Who This Book Is For Developers, architects, IT project managers, database administrators, and others charged with developing or supporting a big data system. It is also for anyone interested in Hadoop or big data, and those experiencing problems with data size.

Abstract This IBM® Redbooks® publication is intended for IBM CICS® system programmers and IBM Z architects. It describes how to deploy and manage Java EE 7 web-based applications in an IBM CICS Liberty JVM server and access data on IBM Db2® for IBM z/OS® and IBM MQ for z/OS sub systems. In this book, we describe the key steps to create and install a Liberty JVM server within a CICS region. We then describe how to best use the different deployment techniques for Java EE applications and the specific considerations when deploying applications that use JDBC, JMS, and the new CICS link to Liberty API. Finally, we describe how to secure web applications in CICS Liberty, including transport-level security and request authentication and authorization by using IBM RACF® and LDAP registries. Information is also provided about how to build a high availability infrastructure and how to use the logging and monitoring functions that are available in the CICS Liberty environment. This book is based on IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) V5.4 that uses the embedded IBM WebSphere® Application Server Liberty technology. It is also applicable to CICS TS V5.3 with the fixes for the continuous delivery APAR PI77502 applied. Sample applications are used throughout this publication and are freely available for download from the IBM CICSDev GitHub organization along with detailed deployment instructions.

In this lesson, you'll learn the guiding principles of excellent database reliability engineering. You can apply this framework of practices for designing, building, and operating data stores to any database technology or environment.

In-memory data grids (IMDG) such as Pivotal GemFire, which is powered by Apache Geode, are key to making today’s modern high-speed, data-intensive applications work. By keeping data in the RAM of a horizontally scalable cluster of servers, IMDG solutions enable apps to achieve consistently low latency for data access at any scale. Many in the application development community, however, aren’t aware of IMDG’s benefits, use cases, or underlying technology. This report brings you up to speed by providing GemFire basics, including use cases and easily understood examples. You’ll determine whether GemFire can benefit your application, and learn how to install a simple test environment and build a small proof of concept. Explore GemFire use cases for Java applications—including microservices, high-speed data ingest, and transaction and event processing Get an architectural overview of GemFire, and learn installation requirements for both hardware/VM and cloud Dive into GemFire’s capabilities with continuous queries, server-side functions, and Apache Lucene integration Learn how GemFire works with the persistence model, off-heap memory, and WAN replication

Abstract This IBM® Redbooks® publication helps you with the planning, installation, and configuration of the new IBM Spectrum™ Archive V1.2.5.1 for the IBM TS3310, IBM TS3500, IBM TS4300, and IBM TS4500 tape libraries. IBM Spectrum Archive™ EE enables the use of the LTFS for the policy management of tape as a storage tier in an IBM Spectrum Scale™ based environment. It helps encourage the use of tape as a critical tier in the storage environment. This is the fifth edition of IBM Spectrum Archive Installation and Configuration Guide. IBM Spectrum Archive EE can run any application that is designed for disk files on a physical tape media. IBM Spectrum Archive EE supports the IBM Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 8, 7, 6, and 5 tape drives in IBM TS3310, TS3500, TS4300, and TS4500 tape libraries. In addition, IBM TS1155, TS1150, and TS1140 tape drives are supported in TS3500 and TS4500 tape library configurations. IBM Spectrum Archive EE can play a major role in reducing the cost of storage for data that does not need the access performance of primary disk. The use of IBM Spectrum Archive EE to replace disks with physical tape in tier 2 and tier 3 storage can improve data access over other storage solutions because it improves efficiency and streamlines management for files on tape. IBM Spectrum Archive EE simplifies the use of tape by making it transparent to the user and manageable by the administrator under a single infrastructure. This publication is intended for anyone who wants to understand more about IBM Spectrum Archive EE planning and implementation. This book is suitable for IBM clients, IBM Business Partners, IBM specialist sales representatives, and technical specialists.

Abstract With the advances of technology and the reoccurrence of data leaks, cyber security is a bigger challenge than ever before. Cyber attacks evolve as quickly as the technology itself, and hackers are finding more innovative ways to break security controls to access confidential data and to interrupt services. Hackers reinvent themselves using new technology features as a tool to expose companies and individuals. Therefore, cyber security cannot be reactive but must go a step further by implementing proactive security controls that protect one of the most important assets of every organization: the company's information. This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides information about implementing IBM QRadar® for Security Intelligence and Event Monitoring (SIEM) and protecting an organization's networks through a sophisticated technology, which permits a proactive security posture. It is divided in to the following major sections to facilitate the integration of QRadar with any network architecture: Chapter 2, "Before the installation" on page 3 provides a review of important requirements before the installation of the product. Chapter 3, "Installing IBM QRadar V7.3" on page 57 provides step-by-step procedures to guide you through the installation process. Chapter 4, "After the installation" on page 77 helps you to configure additional features and perform checks after the product is installed. QRadar is an IBM Security prime product that is designed to be integrated with corporate network devices to keep a real-time monitoring of security events through a centralized console. Through this book, any network or security administrator can understand the product's features and benefits.

Dive into the essential resource for mastering Apache Kafka with this cookbook of practical recipes. You'll explore the dynamic features of Kafka 1.0, integrate it with enterprise data solutions, and confidently manage messaging and streaming data in real-time. What this Book will help me do Effectively install and configure Apache Kafka in a professional environment. Implement Kafka producers and consumers to manage real-time data streams. Utilize Confluent platforms and Kafka streams for advanced data processing. Monitor Kafka clusters with tools like Graphite and Ganglia for optimal performance. Integrate Kafka seamlessly with tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Elasticsearch. Author(s) None Estrada and None Zinoviev have extensive experience in enterprise data systems and have been dedicated contributors to the Apache Kafka ecosystem. Their combined expertise encompasses developing robust, real-time distributed systems and delivering insightful technical guidance. Through this book, they share their vast knowledge and practical solutions, tailored for both developers and administrators. Who is it for? This book is tailored for developers and administrators looking to enhance their expertise in Apache Kafka. Developers should be comfortable with Java or Scala to fully utilize examples, while administrators benefit from prior knowledge of Kafka operations. Ideal readers are those seeking actionable techniques to efficiently manage and integrate Kafka into their enterprise systems.

Abstract This IBM® Redbooks® publication covers the background and implementation of the IBM CICS® asynchronous API, which is a simple, accessible API that is designed to enable CICS application developers to create efficient asynchronous programs in all CICS-supported languages. Using the API, application developers can eliminate the overhead that is involved in coding and managing homegrown asynchronous solutions, instead using a set of CICS-supported API commands to underpin CICS applications, which are more responsive and robust than ever. Initially, the book reviews the history and motivations of asynchronous processing in computing and the benefits involved when calling external services. It then introduces the asynchronous API itself and its commands. It also provides a range of scenarios, including sample code, that cover everything from the basics of making an asynchronous request to updating existing synchronous program calls, with the goal of illustrating how to harness the CICS asynchronous API to solve real business problems. Later chapters take a deeper dive into the capabilities of the asynchronous API for advanced use cases. Beyond application development, CICS provides a complete solution for system programmers to manage and monitor asynchronous business logic. Thus, the final chapters of this book cover enhancements to CICS monitoring, statistics, trace, and dumps. Using supporting CICS tooling, system programmers have greater insight than ever, with improved transaction tracking capabilities and CICS policies to provide maximum control and optimization of asynchronous processing in CICS environments.

Learn how to harness the power of the Elastic Stack 6.0 to manage, analyze, and visualize data effectively. This book introduces you to Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and other components, helping you build scalable, real-time data processing solutions from scratch. By reading this guide, you'll gain practical insights into the platform's components, including tips for production deployment. What this Book will help me do Understand and utilize the core components of Elastic Stack 6.0, including Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana. Set up scalable data pipelines for ingesting and processing vast amounts of data. Craft real-time data visualizations and analytics using Kibana. Secure and monitor Elastic Stack deployments with X-Pack and other related tools. Deploy Elastic Stack applications effectively in cloud or on-premise production environments. Author(s) Pranav Shukla and Sharath Kumar are experienced professionals with deep knowledge in distributed data systems and the Elastic Stack ecosystem. They are passionate about data analytics and visualization and bring their hands-on experience in building real-world Elastic Stack applications into this book. Their practical approach and explanatory style make complex concepts accessible to readers at all levels. Who is it for? This book is perfect for data professionals who want to analyze large datasets or create effective real-time visualizations. It is suited for those new to Elastic Stack or looking to understand its capabilities. Basic JSON knowledge is recommended, but no prior expertise with Elastic Stack is required to benefit from this practical guide.

If you're ready to untap the potential of data analytics in the cloud, 'Learning Google BigQuery' will take you from understanding foundational concepts to mastering advanced techniques of this powerful platform. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how to query and analyze massive datasets efficiently, develop custom applications, and integrate your results seamlessly with other tools. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of Google Cloud Platform and how BigQuery operates within it. Migrate enterprise-scale data seamlessly into BigQuery for further analytics. Master SQL techniques for querying large-scale datasets in BigQuery. Enable real-time data analytics and visualization with tools like Tableau and Python. Learn to create dynamic datasets, manage partition tables and use BigQuery APIs effectively. Author(s) None Berlyant, None Haridass, and None Brown are specialists with years of experience in data science, big data platforms, and cloud technologies. They bring their expertise in data analytics and teaching to make advanced concepts accessible. Their hands-on approach and real-world examples ensure readers can directly apply the skills they acquire to practical scenarios. Who is it for? This book is tailored for developers, analysts, and data scientists eager to leverage cloud-based tools for handling and analyzing large-scale datasets. If you seek to gain hands-on proficiency in working with BigQuery or want to enhance your organization's data capabilities, this book is a fit. No prior BigQuery knowledge is needed, just a willingness to learn.

Business models are the beating heart of your firm's value proposition. Great business models drive rapid growth; bad business models can doom the most promising ventures. The Business Model Book clearly shows you how to create, test, adapt and innovate successful business models for any company in any situation.

Abstract This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides both introductory information and technical details about the IBM System z® Personal Development Tool (IBM zPDT®), which produces a small System z environment suitable for application development. zPDT is a PC Linux application. When zPDT is installed (on Linux), normal System z operating systems (such as IBM z/OS®) can be run on it. zPDT provides the basic System z architecture and emulated IBM 3390 disk drives, 3270 interfaces, OSA interfaces, and so on. The systems that are discussed in this document are complex. They have elements of Linux (for the underlying PC machine), IBM z/Architecture® (for the core zPDT elements), System z I/O functions (for emulated I/O devices), z/OS (the most common System z operating system), and various applications and subsystems under z/OS. The reader is assumed to be familiar with general concepts and terminology of System z hardware and software elements, and with basic PC Linux characteristics. This book provides the primary documentation for zPDT.

Quickly find solutions to dozens of common problems encountered while using XML and JSON features that are built into SQL Server. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved! This book shows how to take advantage of XML and JSON to share data and automate tasks. JSON is commonly used to move data back and forth between the database and front-end applications, often running in a browser. This book shows all you need to know about transforming query results into JSON format, and back again. Also covered are the processes and techniques for moving data into and out of XML format for business intelligence and other purposes, such as when transferring data from a reporting system into a data warehouse, or between different database brands such as between SQL Server and Oracle. Microsoft intensively implements XML in SQL Server, and in many related products. Execution plans are generated in XML format, and this book shows you how to parse those plans and automate the detection of performance problems. The relatively new Extended Events feature writes tracing data into XML files, and the recipes in this book help in parsing those files. XML is also used in SQL Server's BI tool set, including in SSIS, SSR, and SSAS. XML is used in many configuration files, and is even behind the construction of DDL triggers. In reading this book you’ll dive deeply into the features that allow you to build and parse XML, and also JSON, which is a specific format of XML used to transmit objects in a web-friendly format between a database and its front-end applications. What You Will Learn Build XML and JSON objects in support of automation and data transfer Import and parse XML and JSON from operating system files Build appropriate indexes on XML objects to improve query performance Move data from query result sets into JSON format, and back again Automate the detection of database performance problems by querying and parsing the database’s own execution plans Replace external and manual JSON processes with SQL Server's internal, JSON functionality Who This Book Is For Database administrators, .NET developers, business intelligence developers, and other professionals who want a deep and detailed skill set around working with XML and JSON in a SQL Server database environment. Web developers will particularly find the book useful for its coverage of transforming database result sets into JSON text that can be transmitted to front-end web applications.

Use this comprehensive guide to study for the Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration I Exam 1Z0-133. This book is a unique introductory resource to the WebLogic Server certification for new Oracle Fusion Middleware administrators and a valuable resource for veteran WebLogic Server administrators seeking to update their skills for the 12c certification topics. It is common sense that passing a certification exam requires a good command of the subject matter, understanding the intricacies surrounding its practice, and having sufficient experience working with the concepts. This book aims to accelerate the process by providing an accurate review of all exam topics, suggesting hands-on practices to gain or reinforce experience working with WebLogic Server, and introducing questions to help candidates become familiar with the format and style of questions found on the actual certification exam. Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration I Exam 1Z0-133 covers the associate level certification with Oracle. Although not dedicated to exam 1Z0-599, the guide is also a valuable foundational resource for those preparing for WebLogic Server 12c implementation specialist level certification. This book: Inspects the certification topics in the order that you would likely follow in an on-the-job middleware infrastructure project Is a great resource for candidates preparing for the certification, who are unable to start with live or personally-assisted training Is a great starting point for those pursuing advanced Oracle WebLogic Server certifications What You’ll Learn Cover all topics on the certification exam 1Z0-133 Become familiar with the types and format of questions on the certification exam Understand and properly describe Oracle WebLogic Server domains and clusters Install, configure, maintain, and monitor Oracle WebLogic Server Deploy and manage applications on Oracle WebLogic Server Discover how to use new administration features of Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Who This Book Is For Certified Oracle WebLogic administrators seeking to update their Oracle WebLogic Server credentials, as well as experienced WebLogic Server administrators seeking to earn certification for the first time. Non-Oracle administrators seeking to earn a WebLogic Server certification will also find this book useful.

Dive into 'SQL Server 2017 Administrator's Guide' to master the administrative and maintenance aspects of SQL Server 2017. This comprehensive guide provides expert strategies and best practices to design, secure, and manage robust SQL Server systems effectively. What this Book will help me do Understand the new features and capabilities of SQL Server 2017 to enhance your database systems. Learn step-by-step how to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL Server environments for maximum performance. Gain expertise in creating reliable backup and recovery solutions that minimize downtime and protect data. Develop skills in securing SQL Server instances against threats and maintaining system health. Explore integrating SQL Server 2017 with Azure and leveraging cloud capabilities for enhanced functionality. Author(s) The authors of 'SQL Server 2017 Administrator's Guide' are seasoned database administrators and experts in SQL Server technology. With years of practical experience, they have tackled challenges across various industries and bring a wealth of know-how to this book. They aim to provide clear, actionable guidance to help readers succeed. Who is it for? This book is ideal for database administrators who want to deepen their knowledge of SQL Server 2017 administration. It is especially suitable for professionals with some experience in earlier versions of SQL Server who wish to apply their skills to the latest edition. Whether you're an aspiring DBA or an experienced professional seeking to refine your strategies, this guide offers substantial value.

Follow this handbook to build, configure, tune, and secure Apache Cassandra databases. Start with the installation of Cassandra and move on to the creation of a single instance, and then a cluster of Cassandra databases. Cassandra is increasingly a key player in many big data environments, and this book shows you how to use Cassandra with Apache Spark, a popular big data processing framework. Also covered are day-to-day topics of importance such as the backup and recovery of Cassandra databases, using the right compression and compaction strategies, and loading and unloading data. Expert Apache Cassandra Administration provides numerous step-by-step examples starting with the basics of a Cassandra database, and going all the way through backup and recovery, performance optimization, and monitoring and securing the data. The book serves as an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the building and management of simpleto complex Cassandra databases. The book: Takes you through building a Cassandra database from installation of the software and creation of a single database, through to complex clusters and data centers Provides numerous examples of actual commands in a real-life Cassandra environment that show how to confidently configure, manage, troubleshoot, and tune Cassandra databases Shows how to use the Cassandra configuration properties to build a highly stable, available, and secure Cassandra database that always operates at peak efficiency What You'll Learn Install the Cassandra software and create your first database Understand the Cassandra data model, and the internal architecture of a Cassandra database Create your own Cassandra cluster, step-by-step Run a Cassandra cluster on Docker Work with Apache Spark by connecting to a Cassandra database Deploy Cassandra clusters in your data center, or on Amazon EC2 instances Back up and restore mission-critical Cassandra databases Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune production Cassandra databases, and cut your spending on resources such as memory, servers, and storage Who This Book Is For Database administrators, developers, and architects who are looking for an authoritative and comprehensive single volume for all their Cassandra administration needs. Also for administrators who are tasked with setting up and maintaining highly reliable and high-performing Cassandra databases. An excellent choice for big data administrators, database administrators, architects, and developers who use Cassandra as their key data store, to support high volume online transactions, or as a decentralized, elastic data store.

Quickly find solutions to common programming problems encountered while processing big data. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the programming problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved! PySpark Recipes covers Hadoop and its shortcomings. The architecture of Spark, PySpark, and RDD are presented. You will learn to apply RDD to solve day-to-day big data problems. Python and NumPy are included and make it easy for new learners of PySpark to understand and adopt the model. What You Will Learn Understand the advanced features of PySpark2 and SparkSQL Optimize your code Program SparkSQL with Python Use Spark Streaming and Spark MLlib with Python Perform graph analysis with GraphFrames Who This Book Is For Data analysts, Python programmers, big data enthusiasts

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-765–and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of provisioning SQL Server databases both on premise and in SQL Azure. Designed for experienced IT 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: • Implement SQL in Azure • Manage databases and instances • Manage storage This Microsoft Exam Ref: • Organizes its coverage by exam objectives • Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you • Assumes you have working knowledge of SQL Server administration and maintenance, as well as Azure skills Provisioning SQL Databases About the Exam Exam 70-765 focuses on skills and knowledge for provisioning, upgrading, and configuring SQL Server; managing databases and files; and provisioning, migrating, and managing databases in the Microsoft Azure cloud. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam as well as Exam 70-764: Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure earns you MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification, qualifying you for a position as a database administrator or infrastructure specialist. See full details at: microsoft.com/learning

Dive into the world of PostgreSQL 10, one of the most widely used open-source database systems. This comprehensive guide will teach you the essential features and functionalities of PostgreSQL, enabling you to develop, manage, and optimize database systems with confidence and efficiency. What this Book will help me do Gain a foundational understanding of relational databases and PostgreSQL. Learn how to install, set up, and configure a PostgreSQL database system. Master SQL query writing, data manipulation, and advanced queries with PostgreSQL. Understand server-side programming with PL/pgSQL and define advanced schema objects. Optimize database performance, leverage advanced data types, and connect PostgreSQL with Python applications. Author(s) None Juba and None Volkov are seasoned experts in database management and software development. Their extensive experience with PostgreSQL ensures that each concept is explained practically and effectively. They aim to simplify complex topics for beginners and provide tips that are valuable for practitioners at various levels. Who is it for? This book is ideal for students, developers, and IT professionals who are new to PostgreSQL or wish to deepen their understanding of database technology. It caters to beginners looking to acquire foundational skills and database enthusiasts aiming to master PostgreSQL functionalities. Whether you're exploring database management for the first time or refining your existing skills, this guide is tailored for your needs.

Master SAP scripts, Smartforms, and data migration with hands-on exercises. The information provided in this book will help you decode the complexities and intricacies of SAP ABAP programming. Pro SAP Scripts, Smartforms, and Data Migration begins by describing the components of a SAP script: forms, styles, and standard texts. It then shows you how an ABAP program can invoke a SAP script form and send data to the form to provide output. You will then apply these concepts to hands-on exercises covering real business scenarios. These scenarios include creating a custom form from scratch to output purchase orders. Smartforms will then be introduced as an enhanced tool to output business documents. The book will show you how to apply the concepts of Smartforms to real-world problems. The data migration material includes details of the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW). This is introduced as a platform from which every data migration task can be performed, minimizing or eliminating programming. What You Will Learn Create and deploy SAP script forms and related objects Modify a copy of a SAP-supplied SAP script form, configure it, and deploy it according to transaction code ME22N Build Smartforms forms and deploy them Carry out data migration using the batch input and call transaction methods Perform data migration using all four methods available in LSMW Modify a copy of a SAP-supplied Smartforms form, configure it, and deploy it according to transaction code NACE Who This Book Is For Readers new to SAP ABAP programming (close to three years of experience or less) are the primary target audience for this book. Intermediate users can also utilize this book as a reference source.

Abstract This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the concepts, architecture, and implementation of the IBM DS8880 family. The book provides reference information to assist readers who need to plan for, install, and configure the DS8880 systems. The IBM DS8000® family is a high-performance, high-capacity, highly secure, and resilient series of disk storage systems. The DS8880 family is the latest and most advanced of the DS8000 offerings to date. The high availability, multiplatform support, including IBM Z, and simplified management tools help provide a cost-effective path to an on-demand and cloud-based infrastructures. The IBM DS8880 family now offers business-critical, all-flash, and hybrid data systems that span a wide range of price points: DS8884 -- Business Class DS8886 -- Enterprise Class DS8888 -- Analytics Class The DS8884 and DS8886 are available as either hybrid models, or can be configured as all-flash. Each model represents the most recent in this series of high-performance, high-capacity, flexible, and resilient storage systems. These systems are intended to address the needs of the most demanding clients. Two powerful IBM POWER8® processor-based servers manage the cache to streamline disk I/O, maximizing performance and throughput. These capabilities are further enhanced with the availability of the second generation of high-performance flash enclosures (HPFEs Gen-2) and newer flash drives. Like its predecessors, the DS8880 supports advanced disaster recovery (DR) solutions, business continuity solutions, and thin provisioning. All disk drives in the DS8880 storage system include the Full Disk Encryption (FDE) feature. The DS8880 can automatically optimize the use of each storage tier, particularly flash drives, by using the IBM Easy Tier® feature.

Learn to use the ArcGIS API 4 for JavaScript to build custom web mapping applications. This book teaches you to easily create interactive displays of geographic information that you can use to tell stories and answer questions. Version 4 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript introduces new patterns and fundamental concepts, including 3D mapping capabilities. You will learn the fundamentals of using the API in order to get the most out of it. Covering key concepts and how different components work together, you will also learn how to take advantage of the Widget framework built into the API to build your own reusable widgets for your own ArcGIS JSAPI applications. Including a series of samples you can use to leverage the API for your own applications, Introducing ArcGIS API 4 for JavaScript helps you take your existing knowledge of JavaScript to a new level, and add new features to your app libraries. What You'll Learn Create both 2D and 3D custom web mapping applications Work with popups and custom widgets Leverage the ArcGIS platform in your applications Utilize custom visualizations Who This Book Is For Developers who need to learn the ArcGIS JSAPI for work or school. Those with some JavaScript experience; GIS or mapping experience is not required.

Master the basics of XML as well as the namespaces and objects you need to know in order to work efficiently with XML. You’ll learn extensive support for XML in everything from data access to configuration, from raw parsing to code documentation. You will see clear, practical examples that illustrate best practices in implementing XML APIs and services as part of your C#-based Windows 10 applications. Beginning XML with C# 7 is completely revised to cover the XML features of .NET Framework 4.7 using C# 7 programming language. In this update, you’ll discover the tight integration of XML with ADO.NET and LINQ as well as additional .NET support for today’s RESTful web services and Web API. Written by a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and developer, this book demystifies everything to do with XML and C# 7. What You Will Learn: Discover how XML works with the .NET Framework Read, write, access, validate, and manipulate XML documents Transform XML with XSLT Use XML serialization and web services Combine XML in ADO.NET and SQL Server Create services using Windows Communication Foundation Work with LINQ Use XML with Web API and more Who This Book Is For : Those with experience in C# and .NET new to the nuances of using XML. Some XML experience is helpful.

IBM Db2® for z/OS® is well known as the gold-standard information steward. Deep synergy with the z/OS operating system and System Z platform provides support for the highest transaction volumes with the ultimate levels of availability. Just like any high-performance engine, occasional maintenance or upgrades are needed to maintain peak performance and to incorporate new features. Those that demand the highest standards and protection of their production environments know that you want to test changes outside of production first. It is common to have development or test environments for application development and verification. What about applying Db2 maintenance or performing migrations to new version or release levels? Sure, you probably perform these activities outside of production first, but are these environments similar enough to production to surface the same results as those you might encounter in production? Your production Db2 Catalog & Directory often has a different mix and complexity of objects, which were created at different levels of Db2, that can span decades of time. The best test of these activities is against your production system, but this is the system that we want to protect. How can we accomplish this? Clone it! Skeleton cloning produces a specific kind of clone, which provides a replica of the portions of your Db2 production environment that are needed to complete your testing. You can use the skeleton clone to find issues before they occur in production. This process allows you to refine maintenance steps in a safe environment and to minimize potential downtime when performing the same steps in a production system. This IBM® Redpaper™ publication gives a high-level overview of the IBM Db2 Cloning Tool and includes specific use cases for the tool. It also details the skeleton cloning process, which you can use to test migration, function levels, and maintenance, and includes demo examples that show a Db2 11 to 12 migration test using skeleton cloning.

Dive into Ceph Cookbook, the ultimate guide for implementing and managing Ceph storage systems with practical solutions. With this book, you will learn to install, configure, and optimize Ceph storage clusters while mastering integration aspects such as cloud solutions. Discover troubleshooting techniques and best practices for efficient storage operations. What this Book will help me do Understand and deploy Ceph storage systems effectively. Perform performance tuning and cluster benchmarking for Ceph. Integrate Ceph storage with cloud platforms and applications seamlessly. Operate and troubleshoot Ceph clusters in production environments. Adopt advanced techniques such as erasure-coding and RBD mirroring in Ceph. Author(s) This book is authored by experts Karan Singh and team, who bring years of professional experience in the domain of storage systems design and implementation. Their deep understanding of Ceph's deployment across various applications ensures a hands-on approach to the subject. The authors' intention is to equip readers with practical and actionable knowledge. Who is it for? This resource caters to storage architects, cloud engineers, and system administrators looking to enhance their expertise in scalable storage solutions. Ideal for readers who are familiar with Linux and basic storage concepts but want to specialize in the Ceph ecosystem. Readers aiming to deploy cost-efficient and reliable software-defined storage solutions will find it invaluable.