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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is written in a recipe-based style packed full of practical tips and techniques to help you analyse multidimensional data stored in SSAS 2012 cubes. If you need to master MDX queries in SSAS, then this book is for you!If you are a Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services developer and want to improve your solutions using MDX, then this book is for you. This book is also an essential resource for report developers who need to access the multidimensional cubes through the MDX language. The book assumes you have some basic working knowledge of MDX and a basic understanding of dimensional modelling and cube design. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Puppet 5 Beginner's Guide, Third Edition is a practical guide that gets you up and running with the very latest features of Puppet 5. About This Book Develop skills to run Puppet 5 on single or multiple servers without hiccups Use Puppet to create and manage cloud resources such as Amazon EC2 instances Take full advantage of powerful new features of Puppet including loops, data types, Hiera integration, and container management Who This Book Is For Puppet 5 Beginner's Guide, Third Edition is designed for those who are new to Puppet, including system administrators and developers who are looking to manage computer server systems for configuration management. No prior programming or system administration experience is assumed. What You Will Learn Understand the latest Puppet 5 features Install and set up Puppet and discover the latest and most advanced features Configure, build, and run containers in production using Puppet's industry-leading Docker support Deploy configuration files and templates at super-fast speeds and manage user accounts and access control Automate your IT infrastructure Use the latest features in Puppet 5 onward and its official modules Manage clouds, containers, and orchestration Get to know the best practices to make Puppet more reliable and increase its performance In Detail Puppet 5 Beginner's Guide, Third Edition gets you up and running with the very latest features of Puppet 5, including Docker containers, Hiera data, and Amazon AWS cloud orchestration. Go from beginner to confident Puppet user with a series of clear, practical examples to help you manage every aspect of your server setup. Whether you're a developer, a system administrator, or you are simply curious about Puppet, you'll learn Puppet skills that you can put into practice right away. With practical steps giving you the key concepts you need, this book teaches you how to install packages and config files, create users, set up scheduled jobs, provision cloud instances, build containers, and so much more. Every example in this book deals with something real and practical that you're likely to need in your work, and you'll see the complete Puppet code that makes it happen, along with step-by-step instructions for what to type and what output you'll see. All the examples are available in a GitHub repo for you to download and adapt for your own server setup. Style and approach This tutorial is packed with quick step-by-step instructions that are immediately applicable for beginners. This is an easy-to-read guide, to learn Puppet from scratch, that explains simply and clearly all you need to know to use this essential IT power tool, while applying these solutions to real-world scenarios. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book will lead you, step by step and with illustrative screenshots, through a real example. Are you writing two websites one for mobile and one for larger displays? Or perhaps you've heard of Responsive Design but are unsure how to bring HTML5, CSS3, or responsive design all together. If so, this book provides everything you need to take your web pages to the next level before all your competitors do! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Over 100 recipes exploring the new and exciting features of Unity 5 to spice up your Unity skillset About This Book Built on the solid foundation of the popular Unity 4.x Cookbook, the recipes in this edition have been completely updated for Unity 5 Features recipes for both 2D and 3D games Provides you with techniques for the new features of Unity 5, including the new UI system, 2D game development, new Standard Shaders, and the new Audio Mixer Who This Book Is For From beginners to advanced users, from artists to coders, this book is for you and everyone in your team! Programmers can explore multimedia features, and multimedia developers can try their hand at scripting. Basic knowledge and understanding of the Unity platform, game design principles, and programming knowledge in C# is essential. What You Will Learn Immerse players with great audio, utilizing Unity 5's audio features including the new Audio Mixer, ambient sound with Reverb Zones, dynamic soundtracks with Snapshots, and balanced audio via Ducking Create better materials with Unity's new, physically-based, Standard Shader Measure and control time, including pausing the game, displaying clocks and countdown timers, and even implementing bullet time effects Improve ambiance through the use of lights and effects such as reflection and light probes Create stylish user interfaces with the new UI system, including power-bars, clock displays, and an extensible inventory system Save and load text and media assets from local or remote sources, publish your game via Unity Cloud, and communicate with websites and their databases to create online scoreboards Discover advanced techniques, including the publisher-subscriber and state patterns, performance bottleneck identification, and methods to maximize game performance and frame rates Control 2D and 3D character movement, and use NavMeshAgents to write NPC and enemy behaviors such as seek, flee, flock, and waypoint path following In Detail Unity 5 is a flexible and intuitive multiplatform game engine that is becoming the industry's de facto standard. Learn to craft your own 2D and 3D computer games by working through core concepts such as animation, audio, shaders, GUI, lights, cameras, and scripting to create your own games with Unity 5. Completely re-written to cover the new features of Unity 5, this book is a great resource for all Unity game developers, from those who have recently started using Unity right up to Unity professionals. The first half of the book focuses on core concepts of 2D game design while the second half focuses on developing 3D game development skills. In the first half, you will discover the new GUI system, the new Audio Mixer, external files, and animating 2D characters in 2D game development. As you progress further, you will familiarize yourself with the new Standard Shaders, the Mecanim system, Cameras, and the new Lighting features to hone your skills towards building 3D games to perfection. Finally, you will learn non-player character control and explore Unity 5's extra features to enhance your 3D game development skills. Style and approach Each chapter first introduces the topic area and explains how the techniques covered can enhance your games. Every recipe provides step-by-step instructions, followed by an explanation of how it all works, and useful additional refinements or alternative approaches. Every required resource and C# script (fully commented) is available to download, enabling you to follow each recipe yourself. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Frain, Ben. Responsive web design with HTML5 and CSS3: learn responsive design using HTML5 and CSS3 to adapt websites to any browser or screen size. Birmingham: Packt Publishing, 2012, 305pp., PAPERBACK, very good. Community experience distilled. ISBN 9781849693189.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book will suit anyone who has a need to create a content rich website. Whether you are: Adding a personal web page Building a forum Writing a collaborative book Retailing goods Creating a blog Launching a community Website This book will prove to be an indispensable companion. Both experts and beginners to computing alike will find the information contained herein to be accessible and easy to intuit. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Test the knowledge youve gained while preparing for the exam through a wide variety of exam-oriented questions from each of the five exam domainsKey FeaturesConsolidate your knowledge of all the essential CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam topics and key definitionsGet a realistic feel for the test by taking a mock examGain a solid understanding of computer hardware to effectively solve a scenarioBook DescriptionCompTIA A+ certification is a trusted credential thats highly sought after by professionals looking to prove their mettle in todays digital world. This book will provide you with exam-oriented practice material mirroring the A+ exams level of difficulty to prepare you for every challenge that the exam might throw at you.This book is a compilation of hundreds of carefully curated practice questions on each domain, including mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, as well as hardware and network troubleshooting. The realistic tests are designed in a way to help you accelerate your preparation to achieve the industry-celebrated A+ certification.By the end of this practice book, youll be well-prepared to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam with confidence.What you will learnInstall and configure laptop hardware and componentsCompare and contrast common networking hardware and protocols for wireless networkingSelect and install storage devicesDeploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settingsTroubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and powerSummarize aspects of client-side virtualization and cloud computing conceptsWho this book is forThis practice test book is for students and working professionals looking to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam who have already completed studying for this exam. The purpose of this book is not to teach you theory, but to check if youve retained the information that youve studied and if youre ready to pass the exam. This practice book comes with a plethora of practice questions that are designed to condition and prepare you for each domain of the exam. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is an innovative and essential short guide for everyone on how to structure your data and set-up your MySQL database tables efficiently and easily. If you're creating a dynamic web application using open-source tools, then you're probably going to be setting up a MySQL database. Getting the design of this database right for your application and its data is vital, but it's often an intimidating and little-known process for non-developers and developers alike. Written by the creator of the popular phpMyAdmin tool, this book is a short but complete guide on how to design good data structures for MySQL. For most of us, setting up the database for an application is often an afterthought. While you don't need to be a professional database designer to create a working application, knowing a few insider tips and techniques can make both the process easier and the end result much more effective. This book doesn't set out to make you an expert in data analysis, but it does provide a quick and easy way to raise your game in this essential part of getting your application right. The book covers: Asking users the right questions to collect relevant data for the system you are building Detecting bad structures Sound data-naming techniques, for both table and column names Modeling data with future growth in mind Implementing security policies with data privileges and views Tuning the structure for performance Producing system documentation (data dictionary, relational schema) Testing the model with appropriate SQL queries This book takes a practical approach, implementing all theoretical concepts with examples. It is a fast-paced tutorial that focuses on critical decisions that you need tomake every time you build MySQL databases. It is rich with tips and advice from an experienced practitioner. The book is ideal for anyone working with applications that use a MySQL database backend will benefit greatly from the advice and techniques in this book. Although a working knowledge of both SQL and MySQL is assumed, the book is suitable for both beginners and intermediate users alike. Whether you read it through and absorb the advice or work through it on a live project, the efficiency and maintainability of your databases will certainly improve as a result. Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Data Collection Chapter 3: Data Naming Chapter 4: Data Grouping Chapter 5: Data Structure Tuning Chapter 6: Case Study: An Airline System This book is an innovative and essential short guide for everyone on how to structure your data and set-up your MySQL database tables efficiently and easily. If you're creating a dynamic web application using open-source tools, then you're probably going to be setting up a MySQL database. Getting the design of this database right for your application and its data is vital, but it's often an intimidating and little-known process for non-developers and developers alike. Written by the creator of the popular phpMyAdmin tool, this book is a short but complete guide on how to design good data structures for MySQL. For most of us, setting up the database for an application is often an afterthought. While you don't need to be a professional database designer to create a working application, knowing a few insider tips and techniques can make both the process easier and the end result much more effective. This book doesn't set out to make you an expert in data analysis, but it does provide a quick and easy way to raise your game in this essential part of getting your application right. The book covers: Asking users the right questions to collect relevant data for the system you are building Detecting bad structures Sound data-naming techniques, for both table and column names Modeling data with future growth in mind Implementing security policies with data privileges and views Tuning the Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine/, 2013 (illustrator). 1st Edition. Near Fine/, $32.77 9781849694780 MASTERING ADOBE PREMIERE PRO CS6 HOTSHOT. Take your video editing skills to new and exciting levels with eight fantastic projects. EKERT, Paul Packt Publishing Limited Birmingham, United Kingdom 2013 1sT Edition Tall Wide S/c. Glossy Black With A Red Bottom Piece, Spine And Title In Red And White Letters, Soft Cover Book: Near Fine/, Slight Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. 269 Numbered Pages Printed On White Paper, Fine/ Condition. Slight Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. Corner Spreading And Cover Is Lifting Up, Due To Exposure To Light. D/j. = No Odors, No Writing, No Names, No Rippling, Not Stuck Together, No Book Plate, Not X~Library, No Remainder Or Other Marks. = This Item Will Be Sent Wrapped In Plastic, Taped Shut And In A = Padded Mailing Envelope = To Prevent Shipping Damage So That It Will Arrive In The Description Described Which Applies To This B00K, Only. Will Make It, An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection, Or As A Gift, For The Discriminating Reader / Collector. = WORLD WIDE SHIPPING, AVAILABLE *.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Turn your exam anxiety into confidence with laser-focused practice tests that simulate the real the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam experience to comprehensively test your knowledge and exam prepKey Features: - Work through rigorously aligned mock questions with 100% coverage of the latest SY0-701 exam- Strategic practice tests designed to not just test, but to transform your uncertainty into unshakeable exam confidence- In-depth answer explanations that don't just reveal the right answer-they unpack the why behind each question, bridging knowledge gapsBook Description: Ace the globally recognized CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam by validating your expertise in essential cybersecurity concepts and practices through rigorously designed practice tests. Covering all the concepts tested in the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, this exam guide will help you evaluate your proficiency across five core security domains: general security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities with mitigations, security architecture, security operations, and program management.More than just another study guide, this book is a strategic preparation tool that focuses on assessing your retention of the material and evaluating your exam readiness rather than teaching theory. Packed with hundreds of expertly crafted questions, it mirrors the actual exam's difficulty level and offers more than knowledge-you'll develop the confidence and strategic thinking needed to excel on test day. To address the gaps in your knowledge, each question is paired with descriptive answers and in-depth explanations, transforming potential mistakes into powerful learning moments.By the end of this book, you'll be primed to approach the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam with the skills and expertise needed to succeed.What You Will Learn: - Test your ability to identify and differentiate between various security control types- Answer questions on applying effective mitigation techniques- Evaluate security implications of different architecture models- Solve problems focused on protecting data using proven strategies and security concepts- Implement resilience and recovery measures in security operations- Automate and orchestrate secure operations confidently- Assess third-party risk management processes and practices- Answer questions on audits and assessments for specific objectivesWho this book is for: Whether you are a tech newbie pursuing a career in certified security or an IT professional looking to validate your security skills with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, this book will help you fast-track your IT certification journey. This book is not intended to teach theory; rather, it is designed to assess your retention of the material and evaluate your readiness for the exam.Table of Contents- Mock Exam 1- Mock Exam 2- Mock Exam 3- Mock Exam 4- Mock Exam 5- Mock Exam 6 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Use PySpark to easily crush messy data at-scale and discover proven techniques to create testable, immutable, and easily parallelizable Spark jobsKey FeaturesWork with large amounts of agile data using distributed datasets and in-memory cachingSource data from all popular data hosting platforms, such as HDFS, Hive, JSON, and S3Employ the easy-to-use PySpark API to deploy big data Analytics for productionBook DescriptionApache Spark is an open source parallel-processing framework that has been around for quite some time now. One of the many uses of Apache Spark is for data analytics applications across clustered computers. In this book, you will not only learn how to use Spark and the Python API to create high-performance analytics with big data, but also discover techniques for testing, immunizing, and parallelizing Spark jobs.You will learn how to source data from all popular data hosting platforms, including HDFS, Hive, JSON, and S3, and deal with large datasets with PySpark to gain practical big data experience. This book will help you work on prototypes on local machines and subsequently go on to handle messy data in production and at scale. This book covers installing and setting up PySpark, RDD operations, big data cleaning and wrangling, and aggregating and summarizing data into useful reports. You will also learn how to implement some practical and proven techniques to improve certain aspects of programming and administration in Apache Spark.By the end of the book, you will be able to build big data analytical solutions using the various PySpark offerings and also optimize them effectively.What you will learnGet practical big data experience while working on messy datasetsAnalyze patterns with Spark SQL to improve your business intelligenceUse PySpark's interactive shell to speed up development timeCreate highly concurrent Spark programs by leveraging immutabilityDiscover ways to avoid the most expensive operation in the Spark API: the shuffle operationRe-design your jobs to use reduceByKey instead of groupByCreate robust processing pipelines by testing Apache Spark jobsWho this book is forThis book is for developers, data scientists, business analysts, or anyone who needs to reliably analyze large amounts of large-scale, real-world data. Whether you're tasked with creating your company's business intelligence function or creating great data platforms for your machine learning models, or are looking to use code to magnify the impact of your business, this book is for you. In this book, you'll learn to implement some practical and proven techniques to improve aspects of programming and administration in Apache Spark. Techniques are demonstrated using practical examples and best practices. You will also learn how to use Spark and its Python API to create performant analytics with large-scale data. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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