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Step-by-step guide to learn and solve complex computational problems with Nature Inspired algorithms. Key FeaturesArtificial Neural NetworksDeep Learning models using KerasQuantum Computers and ProgrammingGenetic Algorithms, CNN and RNNsSwarm Intelligence Systems Reinforcement Learning using OpenAIArtificial Life DNA computing FractalsDescriptionNatural Computing is the field of research inspired by nature, that allows the development of new algorithms to solve complex problems, leads to the synthesis of natural models, and may result in the design of new computing systems. This book exactly aims to educate you with practical examples on topics of importance associated with research field of Natural computing. The initial few chapters will quickly walk you through Neural Networks while describing deep learning architectures such as CNN, RNN and AutoEncoders using Keras. As you progress further, you'll gain understanding to develop genetic algorithm to solve traveling saleman problem, implement swarm intelligence techniques using the SwarmPackagePy and Cellular Automata techniques such as Game of Life, Langton's ant, etc. The latter half of the book will introduce you to the world of Fractals such as such as the Cantor Set and the Mandelbro Set, develop a quantum program with the QiSkit tool that runs on a real quantum computing platform, namely the IBM Q Machine and a Python simulation of the Adleman experiment that showed for the first time the possibility of performing computations at the molecular level.What Will You LearnMastering Artificial Neural NetworksDeveloping Artificial Intelligence systems Resolving complex problems with Genetic Programming and Swarm intelligence algorithmsProgramming Quantum ComputersExploring the mathematical world of fractalsSimulating complex systems by Cellular AutomataUnderstanding the basics of DNA computation Who This Book Is ForThis book is for all science enthusiasts, in particular who want to understand what are the links between computer sciences and natural systems. Interested readers should have good skills in math and python programming along with some basic knowledge of physics and biology. . Although, some knowledge of the topics covered in the book will be helpful, it is not essential to have worked with the tools covered in the book.Table of ContentsNeural NetworksDeep Learning Genetic Programming Swarm Intelligence Cellular Automata Fractals Quantum ComputingDNA Computing About the AuthorGiancarlo Zaccone has over ten years of experience in managing research projects in scientific and industrial areas. He is a Software and Systems Engineer Consultant at European Space Agency (ESTEC).Giancarlo holds a master's degree in Physics and an advanced master's degree in Scientific Computing at La Sapienza of Rome. His LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giancarlozaccone/

Linux administration based on hosted virtualization KEY FEATURES ¿ Designed for absolute beginners and early Linux users with the most up-to-date knowledge.¿ Contains troubleshooting tips and best practices for running a Linux system on your own.¿ Supplemental knowledge and insights in server security, threat management, and virtualization. DESCRIPTION 'Expert Linux Administration Guide' is for the readers who are interested in developing the skills and abilities essential to operate as a professional Linux system administrator. This is the only book that explains everything about Linux practically through examples, simplified visuals, solution tips, and expert-led best practices.This book begins with an introduction to Linux fundamentals and swiftly progresses to the day-to-day tasks of a Linux administrator. You practically learn how to plan your network by installing Linux and gaining a firm grasp of its file system and system configuration. This book covers all the Linux server settings, including DNS, mail servers, Squid proxy servers, and backup recovery. In addition, the book contains troubleshooting hints and ready-to-use solutions for server configuration, load balancing, firewall configuration, network security concerns, and virtualization. The book does not end here, as it discusses some of the advanced administrator's responsibilities. Topics such as monitoring system performance, process controls, user provisioning, file and database recovery and backup, and software package upgrades are also covered.By the end of this book, you'll be able to practise and implement the latest system administration techniques in a Linux environment considerably more effectively.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Learn to install and configure Linux servers quickly.¿ Manage configurations, license software, and patch security flaws.¿ Obtain the highest level of support for RAID configurations.¿ Learn how to set up database servers, backups, and system recovery.¿ Expert advice on firewalls, web servers, disc utilization, and network resources.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is intended for System Managers, System Administrators, Network Administrators, Server Administrators, System Engineers, and others interested in becoming professional Linux Administrators. No prerequisite knowledge is required, as the book covers everything clearly and precisely.

A must-have book for HR professional to explore Excel based analytics KEY FEATURES ¿ Manage people effectively by exploring performance metrics, attrition and retention strategies.¿ HR Analytics explained in an easy to follow and crisp methodology for HR aspirants.¿ Practical examples and solutions with frameworks.¿ Mark out career growth for resources with learning & development mapping.¿ Learn various hiring strategies to onboard the right people.¿ Case studies explored with sample datasets and access for real-time practice.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Mastering Hiring Analytics. ¿ Explore Learning and Development strategies and analytics.¿ Keep your employee engaged with different Employee Engagement techniques and analytics. ¿ Best practices on managing Employee Performance.¿ Compensation and Payroll Analytics with case studies.¿ Attrition Analytics and Retention strategies to engage with top talent.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is aimed at HR practitioners and analysts or anyone who aims to make a career in Human Resources. Prior knowledge of HR or organization behavior would be helpful but not mandatory.

Perform fast, easy and reliable cross-browser testing with practical demonstrations KEY FEATURES ¿ Access to Visual testing, Cypress Studio, GitHub Actions, and the Cypress Dashboard.¿ Simple and practical illustrations on using Docker images, CI/CD pipelines and headless Cypress test runner.¿ Examples and solutions on using Cucumber for cross-browser and cross-platform testing. DESCRIPTION "Web Testing with Cypress" teaches you to test web apps on any browser or platform with zero environment setup in a developer-friendly, end-to-end web testing environment.When you read this book, you'll be able to create, run and debug test automation scripts in Javascript without wasting any time. You will execute tests in real-time while you create your applications and begin troubleshooting. You will work on Cucumber + TDD/BDD integration, CI testing, Cypress Dashboard, GitHub Actions, and Cypress Docker Images. Advanced topics such as running sequential and parallel tests, load balancing, cross-platform testing and Cypress-Driven Development are also trained in this book. While you master in writing automated tests, you'll also learn about Cypress' time travel, real-time reloads, pictures and videos, network traffic control, and live debugging features.As you progress through the book, you'll learn about cutting-edge testing methodologies, such as test-driven development (TDD), sanity testing (SST), and left shift testing (LTST). It also includes case studies and easy demos for non-technical users to help them write scripts in simple language to undertake application testing.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Explore Cypress capabilities, including forms, elements, action fields, and Cypress Studio.¿ Learn to write and run automated cross-browser and cross-platform tests.¿ Execute Sequential and Parallel testing, Shift Left testing, and Sanity testing.¿ Make use of GitHub Actions, Cypress Dashboard, Cucumber, and NodeJS.¿ Write test code, run CI testing and record test results.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for Test Automation Engineers, QA professionals, Web Developers, and anyone who wants to test their web apps from start to finish with automation. This book assumes no prior knowledge of Cypress or testing concepts.

Make data analysis fast, reliable, and clean with Python, Pandas and Matplotlib. KEY FEATURES ¿ A detailed walk-through of the Pandas library's features with multiple examples.¿ Numerous graphical representations and reporting capabilities using popular Matplotlib.¿ A high-level overview of extracting data from including files, databases, and the web. DESCRIPTIONNo matter how large or small your dataset is, the author 'Fabio Nelli' simply used this book to teach all the finest technical coaching on applying Pandas to conduct data analysis with zero worries. Both newcomers and seasoned professionals will benefit from this book. It teaches you how to use the pandas library in just one week. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿Extract, cleanse, and process data from databases, text files, HTML pages, and JSON data.¿Work with DataFrames and Series, and apply functions to scale data manipulations.¿Graph your findings using charts typically used in modern business analytics.¿Learn to use all of the pandas basic and advanced features independently.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORIf you're looking to expedite a data science or sophisticated data analysis project, you've come to the perfect place. Each data analysis topic is covered step-by-step with real-world examples. Python knowledge isn't required however, knowing a little bit helps.

When kids are interested in technology and websites, WordPress for Kids will pique their interest in learning more. This book will help kids get first-hand experience in building a world-class site using WordPress.It's a lot easier if you have a lot of screenshots and examples to follow along with. Each section is written so that children are never overwhelmed by technical details. Instead, they are divided into stories, scenarios, and terms they can relate to.The book begins by helping you set up an account on WordPress.com and then walking you through the dashboard tab-by-tab. The book covers how to log in to WordPress, create and edit posts and pages, customize colors, fonts, the header and footer, the layout, and other design elements, as well as content and images. It helps explore plugins, widgets, and some eye-catching website themes. This book will help you get your website ranked on search engines like Google. Your very first website will be online by the end of this book. Without writing a single line of code, your website will be ready to be seen by millions of people.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. WordPress and Subway. Understanding WordPress with the Help of Sandwiches2. Getting Started - Create Your Account and Start Exploring3. Setting Up Your Site4. Few Website Terminologies5. Posts, Pages, and Your School Timetable6. Creating your First Post7. Comments, Categories, and Tags8. Creating a Page9. Themes - Your Personal Designer10. Customizing Your Theme11. Menus - The Map of Your Website12. Being Widgety with WordPress13. Going for a Paid Plan - Is It Required?14. Introducing the Plugins15. Rank Your Website. SEO with Plugin16. Adding Animation and Interaction to Your Pages17. Few More Popular Plugins18. Launching Your Website and What to Do Next?

Unleash the power of cloud computing using Azure, AWS and Apache Hadoop Key Features Provides a sound understanding of the Cloud computing concepts, architecture and its applications Explores the practical benefits of Cloud computing services and deployment models in details Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing Life Cycle (CCLC), Load balancing approach, Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC), Google App Engine (GAE) Virtualization and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Cloud Computing applications - Google Apps, Dropbox Cloud and Apple iCloud and its uses in various sectors - Education, Healthcare, Politics, Business, and Agriculture Cloud Computing platforms - Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Open Nebulla, Eucalyptus, Open Stack, Nimbus and The Apache Hadoop Architecture Adoption of Cloud Computing technology and strategies for migration to the cloud Cloud computing adoption case studies - Sub-Saharan Africa and India DescriptionWith the advent of internet, there is a complete paradigm shift in the manner we comprehend computing. Need to enable ubiquity, convenient and on-demand access to resources in highly scalable and resilient environments that can be remotely accessed, gave birth to the concept of Cloud computing. The acceptance is so rapid that the notion influences sophisticated innovations in academia, industry and research world-wide and hereby change the landscape of information technology as we thought of.This book begins with the fundamentals of cloud computing, its service and deployment models, architecture, as well as applications and platforms. It presents some key enterprise strategies and models for the adoption of and migration to cloud. Privacy and security issues and challenges also form a major part of our discussion in the book as well as case studies of cloud computing adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. The book concludes with a discussion of several advanced topics, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Open Nebulla, Microsoft Azure, Apache Hadoop and Google App Engine (GAE). What you will learnLearn about the Importance of Cloud Computing in Current Digital Era Understand the Core concepts and Principles of Cloud Computing with practical benefits Discover how Cloud Computing Architecture works Learn about the Load balancing approach and Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) Learn about the Virtualization and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts Learn about the various Cloud Computing applications, Platforms and Security concepts Understand the adoption Cloud Computing technology and strategies for migration to the cloudWho This Book is For This book is intended for students of B.E., B.Tech., B.Sc., M.Sc., M.E., and M.Tech. as a text book. The content is designed keeping in mind the bench marked curriculum of various universities (both National and International). Aspiring Cloud Computing Researchers Instructors, Academicians and Professionals, if they are familiar with cloud, can use this book to learn various open source cloud computing tools, applications, technologies. They will also get a flavor of various international certification exams available.Table of Contents Foundation of Cloud ComputingCloud Services and Deployment Models Cloud Computing Architecture Virtualization Technology Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Cloud Security and Privacy Cloud Computing Applications Cloud Computing Technologies, Platform and Services Adoption of Cloud Computing

Learn Why, What, Where, When Who and How behind the technologies of the AI & ML powering the Agents of Automation in a simple manner. Key FeaturesExplore various trends of Automation impacting our lives today. Explains the reasons behind the proliferations of the various bots and autonomous agents. Explores the various areas being impacted by the use of these new workforce made of machines.Examines the components that make up Robots, Chatbots, Autonomous cars and Drones.Throws a light on the various limitations and threats encountered by the Agents of Automation Explores how, Blockchain can be used to protect IOT, Robots, Drones and Autonomous cars.Throws a light on the various tools used to build Robots, Chatbots and RPA.Outlines the steps undertaken to manage while building projects to deploy the Agents of Automation. DescriptionWe are faced with automatic machines and autonomous agents gradually replacing a lot of activities, hitherto have been carried out by humans. From airports to call centers, shop floors in the factory to accounting and finance departments in large businesses, we are finding increasing applications of AI & ML led automation.Most of the time, the autonomous machines we interact with or work with, like the Robots, Drones and Self driving cars evoke awe, inspiration & perplexity at the same time. They seem to be the tools only used by the most technology empowered organizations and technology geeks.The effort of this book is to go under the veil of all these automation agents, explain their benefits and expose the way they work by leveraging hardware and software powered by AI & ML as well. We expect the book to demystify these technologies to the learners in a reader friendly manner without using too much of jargon, egging them to take the next step to develop a passion to follow and leverage these trends for their productivity and enhance their quality of life.What You Will LearnFrom this book, you will get a very good idea about the various agents of automation like IOT, Robots, Chatbots, and Robotic Process Automation, Drones and Autonomous cars. Why do we use these machines? Where do we use them? Where do we find their applications? What are the components that go into making of these machines? High level knowledge on how we can build them and what are the advantages, disadvantages, risks and appropriate way to limit these risks.Who This Book is For This book is for all the students and those passionate to get a fundamental knowledge on various aspects of Disruptive technologies prevalent today like IOT, AI, ML, Blockchain and Automation. Engineering students, CXOs in organizations, Government officials, Digital natives and the young generation of technology enthusiasts will find this book extremely interesting and informative.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Automated Personal Assistants: Past, Present & The Future Disruptive models led by digitization Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, The languages of AutomationInternet Of Things , Industry 4.0 And Factories Of TomorrowRobotsRobotic Process AutomationDronesChatbots & Voice AssistantsAutonomous CarsArtificial Intelligence & Automation Gone WrongBlockchain-The New Generation Tool For CybersecurityBlockchain As A Protector Of The Agents Of AutomationSummary and ConclusionChapter Wise QuestionsGlossary: Agents Of Automation

Step-by-step guide to understand the business implementation of Hyperledger Fabric Key FeaturesLearn the basics of blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology from a business and enterprise perspectiveUnderstand the advantages of Hyperledger Fabric and get acquainted with its architecture and tools usedAcquire skills to create, deploy and interact with Chaincode in Node.jsLearn to set up a new Hyperledger Fabric networkDemystify Chaincode, in Fabric, for developers and operators Develop knowledge to invoke Chaincode from Fabric SDK and create APIsGet acquainted with the production environment for Fabric business networksDescriptionIn 2016, enterprise "blockchain" was a new concept. There were very few players in the private permissioned blockchain space. The advent of Hyperledger Fabric has since brought its tech in front of the likes of multi-national companies across various sectors like banking, insurance, retail, and more. Corporations and startups, across the globe, have started moving towards Hyperledger Fabric to find new use cases to support business requirements efficiently. As a result, relevant technical expertise and knowledge is required to build and support solutions on Hyperledger Fabric. This book aims to equip you with enough knowledge of enterprise blockchain platforms in conjunction with skills to use Fabric in order to succeed in the role of a Blockchain developer or Subject Matter Expert. The book starts with a brief introduction to the world of blockchain. The book will cover all aspects of fabric ranging from network setup, to use case deployment and testing. Several examples have been covered in this book which will provide you a hands-on understanding of the subject. You will also learn to use the basic functions, libraries and packages required in a Fabric business network deployment.What Will You LearnThis book will help the reader learn techniques for developing enterprise applications using Hyperledger Fabric. It will also help understand why blockchain is being regarded as a game changing technology within the business world. Reader will learn to deploy Fabric based business networks and chaincodes, and will come across case studies to put their knowledge to practice and solve real-life business problems using Hyperledger Fabric. Who This Book Is ForThe book is intended for anyone looking for a career in blockchain, all aspiring Hyperledger Fabric SMEs who want to learn the most powerful innovation of the current time or working professionals who want to switch their career to blockchain by using Hyperledger Fabric - one of the most commonly used business platforms for blockchain. While no prior knowledge of Blockchain or Fabric is assumed, it will be helpful to have some programming experience.Table of ContentsBlockchain and DecentralizationIntroduction to Hyperledger and Composer Basics of Hyperledger Fabric Frameworks, Network Topologies and ModellingChaincode in Hyperledger Fabric Fabric SDK: Interaction with Fabric Network Fabric SDK: Building End-to-End Application with Fabric NetworkFabric in ProductionAbout the AuthorNakul Shah is the Founder and Director of Sate Development - India's leading Blockchain Company. He is a regular speaker at conferences across the globe, on topics like Blockchain, Hyperledger and Distributed Ledger Technology. As a longtime creative thought leader in financial markets, technology and innovation, he has worked with startups and multinationals across the world.

Use Terraform and Jenkins to implement Infrastructure as Code and Pipeline as Code across multi-cloud environments KEY FEATURES ¿ Step-by-step guidelines for managing infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms.¿ Expert-led coverage on managing Pipeline as Code using Jenkins.¿ Includes images demonstrating how to manage AWS and Azure resources using Terraform Modules. DESCRIPTION This book explains how to quickly learn and utilize Terraform to incorporate Infrastructure as Code into a continuous integration and continuous delivery pipeline. The book gives you the step-by-step instructions with screenshots and diagrams to make the learning more accessible and fun.This book discusses the necessity of Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) and the many tools available for implementing IaC. You will gain the knowledge of resource creation, IAM roles, EC2 instances, elastic load balancers, and building terraform scripts, among other learnings. Next, you will explore projects and use-cases for implementing DevOps concepts like Continuous Integration, Infrastructure as Code, and Continuous Delivery. Finally, you learn about the Terraform Modules and how to establish networks and Kubernetes clusters on various cloud providers. Installing and configuring Jenkins and SonarQube in Cloud Environments will also be discussed.As a result of reading this book, you will be able to apply Infrastructure as Code and Pipeline as Code principles to major cloud providers such as AWS and Azure.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Create, manage, and maintain AWS and Microsoft Azure infrastructure.¿ Using Packer, create AMIs and EC2 instances.¿ Utilize Terraform Modules to create VPC and Kubernetes clusters.¿ Put the Pipeline and Infrastructure as Code principles into practice.¿ Utilize Jenkins to automate the application lifecycle management process.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book will primarily help DevOps, Cloud Operations, Agile teams, Cloud Native Developers, and Networking Professionals. Being familiar with the fundamentals of Cloud Computing and DevOps will be beneficial.

Put together a centralised repository for all financial information and alter it as you see fitKey FeaturesExpert-led approach to implementing S/4 Central Finance in a wide range of companies.Solution-focused responses on Central Finance, Group reporting, BPC, and Fiori.Preparation guide for the certification exam and SAP S/4HANA Interview. DescriptionYour SAP S/4HANA journey has just begun. This book details several processes, methods, and expert strategies for integrating central finance into your IT systems, streamlining finance operations, data reporting, and master data preparation.With the help of this book, you'll learn all you need to know to get the most out of SAP S/4HANA Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, BPC, Fiori, and other cutting-edge technologies. This book includes numerous examples to demonstrate the essentials of SAP S/4HANA Central Finance, SAP Group reporting, BPC, and Fiori. It offers extensive hands-on practice utilizing SAP S/4HANA standards to demonstrate Fiori, BPC, SAP S/4HANA Central Finance, and Group reporting. The book contains many applications and projects from throughout the industry spectrum. Interviewing for a job and passing the SAP Certification exam can be made easier with the help of this book!After reading this book you will be able to perform SAP S/4HANA Central Finance and SAP Group reporting operations. You can also define complex activities in SAP S/4HANA.What you will learnConduct the implementation of Central Finance in your IT environment.Consolidate your SAP S/4HANA system's finances.Carry out currency conversion, intercompany elimination, financial closure, and reporting.Perform a BPC Evaluation.Carry out SAP S/4HANA Central Finance and Group reporting functions.Utilize Fiori applications to perform SAP S/4HANA operations.Who this book is forThis book is a must for SAP consultants, architects, and project managers who wish to become proficient in the SAP S/4HANA project life cycle phases.Table of Contents1. Key success factors for adopting S/4 Central Finance in any organization2. Pragmatic approach - BPC, Fiori, S/4 Central Finance and SAP Group reporting3. Interview questions and answers on BPC, Central Finance and Group reportingRead more

Want to know more about routing concepts in Angular? Key Features In this book, the reader will be able to focus on one concept of Angular in deep. Some of the concepts of Routing discussed are:- Lazy Loading- Routing Parameters- Route Guards The examples in the book talk us through building an e-commerce website which helps the reader to connect to the real-life business scenarios. The book commences with an introduction to the important concepts of Angular to understand in general and then moves to how Routing helps us build our applications much effectively. By the end of this book, you should be able to understand Routing perfectly being able to perform all the operations using Routing. Do not forget to code along with your reading the book. This will give you hands-on experience to gain out of the book. The book will be provided with a GitHub link to it. DescriptionA basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript would be good to quickly get through the concepts of Angular. If you are already working in Angular, you are all good to go. The book starts with the introduction of basic concepts and structure of Angular applications like Components, Services, Modules, etc. This further focuses on the concepts of Routing, i.e. navigating from one view to another in your single-page applications. For all the web developers & students who love building web-apps, this book on Angular Routing will add great value to your skill set helping you to develop your applications with faster performance and refined view.What you will learnIn this book, you will learn the concepts of Angular routing to help you make your Angular applications more effective and have better performance when dealing with data.Who This Book is For This book is for learning the concept of routing in angular applications. If you are working in Angular, this book serves the purpose of clearing all your concepts around navigation from one view to another in single page applications. If you are new to Angular, this book will give you an introduction of the basic concepts of Angular and then give you the expertise in one of those concepts, Routing. Table of Contents Introduction Introduction to Routing Basics of Routing Routing Features Routing Parameters Child Routes Secondary Routes Route Guards Grouping & Component-less Routes Route Resolvers Lazy Loading CRUD operations with Routing About the AuthorNishu Goel is a software developer currently working with IBM in Bengaluru, India. She has completed her Bachelor studies in computer science as in 2018. She works on Angular and keeps learning on the go. She loves to write blog posts and talk around the basic concepts of Angular at conferences. She is also the author of "Angular for Beginners" course on Udemy. With her work to apply technology towards sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the United Nations living in the villages of Jharkhand, India for three months, she has been awarded by the Prime Minister of the UK. Some of her hobbies are: Working for community development with a focus on selective SDGs, Speaking at conferences, exploring places.With this book, she aims to share her learning and understanding of the concepts of Angular Routing with everyone.Tweet her at @DcoustaWilson and read her blog posts at https://nishugoel.wordpress.com/ Her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishu-goel-ab557041/ Her Blog: https://nishugoel.wordpress.com/