“…What you'll learn Oracle Database experts Darl Kuhn, Sam Alapati, and Arup Nanda show you how to Reliably back up and recover your database using Oracle's Recovery Manager Utilize new Oracle Database 11g features such as the Data Recovery Advisor Let Oracle Database manage your backup files via the Flash Recovery Area Automate backup and recovery tasks by writing scripts Troubleshoot RMAN problems and optimize RMAN performance Interface with a Media Management Layer to manage your backup tape library Recover from the loss of a control file, loss of an online redo log, and other (hopefully!) …”

“…Inside, you'll find advice on topics such as The key elements your networks and systems need in order to make all other services run better Building and running reliable, scalable services, including web, storage, email, printing, and remote access Creating and enforcing security policies Upgrading multiple hosts at one time without creating havoc Planning for and performing flawless scheduled maintenance windows Managing superior helpdesks and customer care Avoiding the "temporary fix" trap Building data centers that improve server uptime Designing networks for speed and reliability Web scaling and security issues Why building a backup system isn't about backups Monitoring what you have and predicting what you will need How technically oriented workers can maintain their job's technical focus (and avoid an unwanted management role) Technical management issues, including morale, organization building, coaching, and maintaining positive visibility Personal skill techniques, including secrets for getting more done each day, ethical dilemmas, managing your boss, and loving your job System administration salary negotiation It's no wonder the first edition received Usenix SAGE's 2005 Outstanding Achievement Award! …”

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“…Derived from the authors' notes about how to configure a variety of Cisco Catalyst features during the course of their preparation for the CCIE(r) exam, Cisco Field Manual: Catalyst Switch Configuration is an indispensable tool that helps you perform the most popular deployment tasks. From the first page, the authors zero in on quick facts, configuration steps, and explanations of configuration options in each Cisco Catalyst feature. …”

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“…Skill Level Beginner to intermediate data analytics/machine learning knowledge Learn How To * Understand how static and real-time streaming data is collected, analyzed, and used * Understand the key tools and methods that enable machines to learn and mimic human thinking * Bring together unstructured data in preparation for analysis and visualization * Compare and contrast the various big data architectures * Apply supervised learning/linear regression, data fitting, and reinforcement learning to machines to yield the information results you’re looking for * Apply classification techniques to machine learning to better analyze your data * Exploit the benefits of unsupervised learning to glean data you didn’t even know you were looking for * Understand how artificial neural networks (ANNs) perform deep learning with surprising (and useful) results * Apply principal components analysis (PCA) to improve the management of data analysis * Understand the key approaches to implementing machine learning on real systems and the considerations you must make when undertaking a machine learning project Who Should Take This Course * Anyone who wants to learn about machine learni..…”

“…Skill Level Intermediate Learn How To Preprocess natural language data for use in machine learning applications Transform natural language into numerical representations with word2vec Make predictions with Deep Learning models trained on natural language Apply state-of-the-art NLP approaches with Keras, the high-level API for TensorFlow 2 Improve Deep Learning model performance by selecting appropriate model architectures and tuning model hyperparameters Who Should Take This Course These LiveLessons are perfectly suited to software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and statisticians with an interest in applying Deep Learning to natural language data. …”

“…Skill Level Intermediate Learn How To Build deep learning models in all the major libraries: TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch Understand the language and theory of artificial neural networks Excel across a broad range of computational problems including machine vision, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning Create algorithms with state-of-the-art performance by fine-tuning model architectures Self-direct and complete your own Deep Learning projects Who Should Take This Course Software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and statisticians with an interest in deep learning. …”

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“…A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practical applications of content networking Get a strong introduction to the basic networking concepts necessary for content networking, including network address translation, IP multicast content delivery, quality of service, and streaming media Master the application-layer protocols, including HTTP, SSL, RSTP, RTP and FTP Design redundancy and high availability by using server load balancing, Domain Name System (DNS) directory services, Cisco DistributedDirector software, proximity-based load balancing, and global sticky databases Learn to switch and offload encrypted content by importing, creating, and configuring certificates and keys in Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) termination devices Examine how to configure routers with Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP) and to switch content requests to content engines for serving frequently requested objects Learn how to configure caching, live push- and pull-splitting, content acquisitioning, and pre-positioning using Cisco Application and Content Networking System (ACNS) software Content networking is the most popular technology used to enhance network and application performance. The growth of content networking has been driven by end-user demands for richer content and lowered response times. …”

“…Plan and migrate from Windows 2000/2003 to Windows 2008 Leverage new tools and utilities that simplify system and network administration functions Enable the latest security technologies to improve secured enterprise computing Better manage a Windows 2008 Active Directory environment Optimize a Windows 2008 environment for better scalability and enhanced performance Implement Windows 2008 for better branch office and remote office integration Design a Windows 2008 environment to support the latest in clustering, stretched clusters, fault tolerance, and redundant systems technologies Take advantage of add-on technologies available for Windows 2008, including Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization, Windows Media Services, and IIS 7 web server solutions Rand, Michael, Ross, and Chris work for Convergent Computing, an IT consulting firm in the San Francisco Bay area that has three and a half years of early adopter experience with Windows 2008. …”

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“…Install and configure Ubuntu Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running Configure and use the X Window System Manage Linux services and users Run a printer server Connect to a local network and the Internet Set up and administer a web server with Apache Secure your machine and your network from intruders Learn shell scripting Share files with Windows users using Samba Get productive with OpenOffice.org Play games on Linux Use Linux multimedia programs Create and maintain a MySQL database Configure a firewall Set up an FTP server Use Ubuntu’s development and programming tools Tune your Ubuntu system for maximum performance Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules Andrew Hudson is a regular freelance contributor to Linux Format magazine, the UK’s largest Linux magazine. …”

“…In this book, you’ll learn how to: • Identify key differences between ESX v3.x.y and ESX v2.5.x and their implications • Perform a complete installation–with automated scripting techniques and samples • Efficiently audit, monitor, and secure ESX Server • Discover SAN storage pitfalls and solutions–with detailed guidance for specific SANs, switches, and fibre-channel adapters • Understand ESX Server networking: NIC teaming, vSwitches, network lag, and troubleshooting • Configure ESX Server via the Management User Interface, Virtual Center client, and command line interface • Install Windows, Linux, and NetWare VMs: prepare media images, place configuration files, handle sizing and swap files, and more • Use Dynamic Resource Load Balancing to consistently achieve utilization goals • Implement effective backup and disaster recovery procedures Edward L. …”