Azure Iot Hub A Complete Guide - 2020 Edition


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Who are the people involved in developing and implementing azure iot hub? How can the phases of azure iot hub development be identified? What is the cause of any azure iot hub gaps? How do you select, collect, align, and integrate azure iot hub data and information for tracking daily operations and overall organizational performance, including progress relative to strategic objectives and action plans? Can you adapt and adjust to changing azure iot hub situations? This powerful Azure Iot Hub self-assessment will make you the credible Azure Iot Hub domain master by revealing just what you need to know to be fluent and ready for any Azure Iot Hub challenge. How do I reduce the effort in the Azure Iot Hub work to be done to get problems solved? How can I ensure that plans of action include every Azure Iot Hub task and that every Azure Iot Hub outcome is in place? How will I save time investigating strategic and tactical options and ensuring Azure Iot Hub costs are low? How can I deliver tailored Azure Iot Hub advice instantly with structured going-forward plans? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed best-selling author Gerard Blokdyk. Blokdyk ensures all Azure Iot Hub essentials are covered, from every angle: the Azure Iot Hub self-assessment shows succinctly and clearly that what needs to be clarified to organize the required activities and processes so that Azure Iot Hub outcomes are achieved. Contains extensive criteria grounded in past and current successful projects and activities by experienced Azure Iot Hub practitioners. Their mastery, combined with the easy elegance of the self-assessment, provides its superior value to you in knowing how to ensure the outcome of any efforts in Azure Iot Hub are maximized with professional results. Your purchase includes access details to the Azure Iot Hub self-assessment dashboard download which gives you your dynamically prioritized projects-ready tool and shows you exactly what to do next. Your exclusive instant access details can be found in your book. You will receive the following contents with New and Updated specific criteria: - The latest quick edition of the book in PDF - The latest complete edition of the book in PDF, which criteria correspond to the criteria in... - The Self-Assessment Excel Dashboard - Example pre-filled Self-Assessment Excel Dashboard to get familiar with results generation - In-depth and specific Azure Iot Hub Checklists - Project management checklists and templates to assist with implementation INCLUDES LIFETIME SELF ASSESSMENT UPDATES Every self assessment comes with Lifetime Updates and Lifetime Free Updated Books. Lifetime Updates is an industry-first feature which allows you to receive verified self assessment updates, ensuring you always have the most accurate information at your fingertips.




MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide


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The ultimate study guide for Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification—covers the new Exam MD-100 and the new Exam MD-101 in one book! Referred to as the Modern Desktop, Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s new suite of modern workplace services comprising Windows 10, Office 365, and Enterprise Mobility & Security. IT administrators tasked with deploying and implementing Modern Desktop are required to configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and applications in enterprise environments. Success on the MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification exam is essential for IT professionals seeking to expand their job opportunities and advance their careers. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide is an indispensable resource for candidates preparing for certification. This guide covers 100% of all exam objectives for the new Exam MD-100: Windows 10 and the new Exam-101: Managing Modern Desktops. All aspects of both new exams are covered, including in-depth information on advanced topics and technologies. Included is access to Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—offering an assessment test, bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, and videos for many of the chapter exercises (ONLY available for Exam MD-100). This must-have guide enables users to: Configure devices, core services, networking, storage, users, updates, and system and data recovery Implement, install, maintain, manage, and monitor Windows 10 Plan desktop deployment and Microsoft Intune device management solutions Manage identities, applications, remote access, and data access and protection Review real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging practice questions The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide: Exam MD-100 and Exam MD-101 is an essential tool for anyone preparing for the exams and students and IT professionals looking to learn new skills or upgrade their existing skills.




Azure SQL Revealed


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Access detailed content and examples on Azure SQL, a set of cloud services that allows for SQL Server to be deployed in the cloud. This book teaches the fundamentals of deployment, configuration, security, performance, and availability of Azure SQL from the perspective of these same tasks and capabilities in SQL Server. This distinct approach makes this book an ideal learning platform for readers familiar with SQL Server on-premises who want to migrate their skills toward providing cloud solutions to an enterprise market that is increasingly cloud-focused. If you know SQL Server, you will love this book. You will be able to take your existing knowledge of SQL Server and translate that knowledge into the world of cloud services from the Microsoft Azure platform, and in particular into Azure SQL. This book provides information never seen before about the history and architecture of Azure SQL. Author Bob Ward is a leading expert with access to and support from the Microsoft engineering team that built Azure SQL and related database cloud services. He presents powerful, behind-the-scenes insights into the workings of one of the most popular database cloud services in the industry. What You Will LearnKnow the history of Azure SQLDeploy, configure, and connect to Azure SQLChoose the correct way to deploy SQL Server in AzureMigrate existing SQL Server instances to Azure SQLMonitor and tune Azure SQL’s performance to meet your needsEnsure your data and application are highly availableSecure your data from attack and theft Who This Book Is For This book is designed to teach SQL Server in the Azure cloud to the SQL Server professional. Anyone who operates, manages, or develops applications for SQL Server will benefit from this book. Readers will be able to translate their current knowledge of SQL Server—especially of SQL Server 2019—directly to Azure. This book is ideal for database professionals looking to remain relevant as their customer base moves into the cloud.




Developing Cloud Native Applications in Azure using .NET Core


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Guide to designing and developing cloud native applications in Azure Ê DESCRIPTION The mainstreaming of Cloud Native Architecture as an enterprise discipline is well underway. According to the Forbes report in January 2018, 83% of the enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by 2020 and 41% of the enterprise workloads will run on public cloud platforms, while another 22% will be running on hybrid cloud platforms. Customers are embarking on the enterprise digital transformation journeys. Adopting cloud and cloud native architectures and microservices is an important aspect of the journey. This book starts with a brief introduction on the basics of cloud native applications, cloud native application patterns. Then it covers the cloud native options available in Azure. The objective of the book is to provide practical guidelines to an architect/designer/consultant/developer, who is a part of the Cloud application definition Team. The book articulates a methodology that the implementation team needs to follow in a step-by-step manner and adopt them to fulfil the requirements for enablement of the Cloud Native application. It emphasizes on the interpersonal skills and techniques for organizing and directing the Cloud Native definition, leadership buy-in, leading the transition from planning to implementation. It also highlights the steps to be followed for performing the cloud native applications, cloud native patterns in the development of Cloud native applications, Cloud native options available in Azure, Developing BOT, Microservices based on Azure. It also covers how to develop simple IoT applications, Machine learning based applications, server less architecture, using Azure with a practical and pragmatic approach. This book embraces a structured approach organized around the following key themes, which represent the typical phases that an enterprise traverses during its Cloud Native application journey: _Ê Basics of Cloud Native Applications: It covers basics of cloud native applications using .NET core. _Ê Cloud Native Application Patterns: The reader will understand the patterns for developing Cloud Native Applications. _Ê Cloud Native Options available in Azure: The reader will understand the different options available in Azure. _Ê Developing a Simple BOT using .NET Core: The reader will understand the Azure BOT framework basics and will learn how to develop a simple BOT. _Ê Developing cloud native applications leveraging Microservices: The reader will understand the concepts of developing micro services using the Azure API Gateway Manager. _Ê Developing Integration capabilities using serverless architecture: The reader will understand the integration capabilities and various options available in Azure _Ê Developing a simple IoT application: The reader will understand the basics of developing IoT applications. _Ê Developing a simple ML based application: The reader will understand Machine Learning basics and how to develop a simple ML application _Ê Different enterprise use cases, which enable digital transformation using the Cloud Native Applications: The reader will learn about different use cases that can be built using cloud native applications Ê KEY FEATURES (Add 5-7 key features only) _ÊBasics of Cloud Native Applications _ÊDesigning Microservices _ÊDifferent cloud native options for developing Cloud Native Applications in Azure _ÊBOTs, Web Apps, Mobile Apps, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Functions _ÊAzure IOT Applications _ÊAzure Machine Learning Basics _ÊEnterprise Digital Journeys WHAT WILL YOU LEARN This book aims to: _Ê Demonstrate the importance of a Cloud Native application in elevating the effectiveness of organizational transformation programs and digital enterprise journeys, using MS AzureÊ _Ê Disseminate current advancements and thought leadership in the area of Cloud Native architecture, in the context of digital enterprises _Ê Provide initiatives with evidence-based, credible, field tested and practical guidance in crafting their respective architectures; and _Ê Showcase examples and experiences of the innovative use of Cloud Native Applications in enhancing transformation initiatives. Ê WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book is intended for anyone looking for a career in Cloud technology, all aspiring Cloud Architects who want to learn Cloud Native Architectures, Microservices, IoT, BoT and Microsoft Azure platform and working professionals who want to switch their career in Cloud Technology. While no prior knowledge of Azure or related technologies is assumed, it will be helpful to have some .Net programming experience. In addition, the target audience of this book are, Ê _Ê Business Leaders, Chief Architects, Analysts and Designers seeking better, quicker and easier approaches to respond to needs of their internal and external customers; _Ê CIOs/CTOs of business software companies interested in incorporating Cloud Native architecture to differentiate their products and services offerings and increasing the value proposition to their customers; _Ê Consultants and practitioners desirous of new solutions and technologies to improve productivity of their clients; _Ê Academic and consulting researchers looking to uncover and characterize new research problems and programmes _Ê Practitioners and professionals involved with organizational technology strategic planning, technology procurement, management of technology projects, consulting and advising on technology issues and management of total cost of ownership. Ê Table of Contents 1. Basics of Cloud Native Applications 2. Cloud Native Application Patterns 3. Cloud Native Options available in Azure Ð BOTs, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Microservices, ML services 4. Developing a Simple BOT using .NET Core 5. Developing Cloud Native applications leveraging MicroservicesÊ and Azure API Gateway 6. Developing Integration capabilities using serverless architecture 7. Developing a simple IoT application 8. Developing a simple ML based application 9. Different enterprise use cases which enable digital transformation using Cloud Native Applications




Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies and Design Complete Study Guide


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Become a proficient Microsoft Azure solutions architect Azure certifications are critical to the millions of IT professionals Microsoft has certified as MCSE and MCSA in Windows Server in the last 20 years. All of these professionals need to certify in key Azure exams to stay current and advance in their careers. Exams AZ-303 and AZ-304 are the key solutions architect exams that experienced Windows professionals will find most useful at the intermediate and advanced points of their careers. Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies and Design Complete Study Guide Exams AZ-303 and AZ-304 covers the two critical Microsoft Azure exams that intermediate and advanced Microsoft IT professionals will need to show proficiency as their organizations move to the Azure cloud. Understand Azure Set up your Microsoft Cloud network Solve real-world problems Get the confidence to pass the exam By learning all of these things plus using the Study Guide review questions and practice exams, the reader will be ready to take the exam and perform the job with confidence.




Azure Storage, Streaming, and Batch Analytics


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The Microsoft Azure cloud is an ideal platform for data-intensive applications. Designed for productivity, Azure provides pre-built services that make collection, storage, and analysis much easier to implement and manage. Azure Storage, Streaming, and Batch Analytics teaches you how to design a reliable, performant, and cost-effective data infrastructure in Azure by progressively building a complete working analytics system. Summary The Microsoft Azure cloud is an ideal platform for data-intensive applications. Designed for productivity, Azure provides pre-built services that make collection, storage, and analysis much easier to implement and manage. Azure Storage, Streaming, and Batch Analytics teaches you how to design a reliable, performant, and cost-effective data infrastructure in Azure by progressively building a complete working analytics system. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Microsoft Azure provides dozens of services that simplify storing and processing data. These services are secure, reliable, scalable, and cost efficient. About the book Azure Storage, Streaming, and Batch Analytics shows you how to build state-of-the-art data solutions with tools from the Microsoft Azure platform. Read along to construct a cloud-native data warehouse, adding features like real-time data processing. Based on the Lambda architecture for big data, the design uses scalable services such as Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, and SQL databases. Along the way, you’ll cover most of the topics needed to earn an Azure data engineering certification. What's inside Configuring Azure services for speed and cost Constructing data pipelines with Data Factory Choosing the right data storage methods About the reader For readers familiar with database management. Examples in C# and PowerShell. About the author Richard Nuckolls is a senior developer building big data analytics and reporting systems in Azure. Table of Contents 1 What is data engineering? 2 Building an analytics system in Azure 3 General storage with Azure Storage accounts 4 Azure Data Lake Storage 5 Message handling with Event Hubs 6 Real-time queries with Azure Stream Analytics 7 Batch queries with Azure Data Lake Analytics 8 U-SQL for complex analytics 9 Integrating with Azure Data Lake Analytics 10 Service integration with Azure Data Factory 11 Managed SQL with Azure SQL Database 12 Integrating Data Factory with SQL Database 13 Where to go next




Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies: Exam Guide AZ-300


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Become a certified Azure Architect and learn to design effective solutions that span compute, security, networking, and development Key FeaturesLearn to successfully design and architect powerful and cost-effective solutions on Microsoft AzurePrepare to gain AZ-300 certification with the help of mock tests and practice questionsEnhance your computing, networking, storage, and security skills to design modern cloud-based solutionsBook Description From designing solutions on Azure to configuring and managing virtual networks, AZ-300 certification can help you achieve all this and more. Whether you want to get certified or gain hands-on experience in administering, developing, and architecting Azure solutions, this study guide will help you get started. The book features not only the different exam objectives, but also guides you through configuring, managing, securing, and architecting Azure resources. Divided into five modules, this book will systematically take you through the different concepts and features as you advance through the sections. The first module demonstrates how to deploy and configure infrastructure. You will cover techniques related to implementing workloads and security, before learning how to create and deploy apps in the next module. To build on your knowledge, the final two modules will get you up to speed with implementing authentication, data security, and application and platform monitoring, along with covering Azure storage, alerting, and automation strategies. Finally, you’ll work through exam-based mock tests with answers to boost your confidence in passing the exam. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned the concepts and techniques you need to know in order to prepare for the AZ-300 exam, along with the skills to design effective solutions on Microsoft Azure. What you will learnManage Azure subscriptions and resourcesUnderstand how to migrate servers to AzureConfigure and manage virtual networksMonitor and troubleshoot virtual network connectivityManage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Connect and implement multi-factor authenticationImplement and manage hybrid identitiesDevelop solutions that use Cosmos DB and the Azure SQL DatabaseGet to grips with implementing secure data solutionsWho this book is for This book is for solution architects and experienced developers who advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Technical architects interested in learning more about designing cloud solutions will also find this book useful. Some experience and knowledge of various aspects of IT operations, including networking, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, budgeting, and governance are required to grasp the concepts covered in the book effectively.




Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture


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Publisher's Note: This edition from 2020 is outdated and is not compatible with the new standards of Microsoft Power Platform. A new Second edition has been published to cover the latest patterns, models, and methodologies leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem to create tailor-made enterprise applications. It combines the powers of Power Apps, Power BI, Azure, and Dynamics 365 to create enterprise applications. Who this book is for This book is for enterprise architects and technical decision makers who want to craft complex solutions using Microsoft Power Platform to serve growing business needs and to stay competitive in the modern IT world. A basic understanding of Microsoft Power Platform will help you to get started with this book.




Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence


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Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence provides an integrated overview and technical description of the fundamental concepts of blockchain, IoT, and AI technologies. State-of-the-art techniques are explored in depth to discuss the challenges in each domain. The convergence of these revolutionized technologies has leveraged several areas that receive attention from academicians and industry professionals, which in turn promotes the book's accessibility more extensively. Discussions about an integrated perspective on the influence of blockchain, IoT, and AI for smart cities, healthcare, and other business sectors illuminate the benefits and opportunities in the ecosystems worldwide. The contributors have focused on real-world examples and applications and highlighted the significance of the strengths of blockchain to transform the readers’ thinking toward finding potential solutions. The faster maturity and stability of blockchain is the key differentiator in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. This book discusses their potent combination in realizing intelligent systems, services, and environments. The contributors present their technical evaluations and comparisons with existing technologies. Theoretical explanations and experimental case studies related to real-time scenarios are also discussed. FEATURES Discusses the potential of blockchain to significantly increase data while boosting accuracy and integrity in IoT-generated data and AI-processed information Elucidates definitions, concepts, theories, and assumptions involved in smart contracts and distributed ledgers related to IoT systems and AI approaches Offers real-world uses of blockchain technologies in different IoT systems and further studies its influence in supply chains and logistics, the automotive industry, smart homes, the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, and other areas Presents readers with ways of employing blockchain in IoT and AI, helping them to understand what they can and cannot do with blockchain Provides readers with an awareness of how industry can avoid some of the pitfalls of traditional data-sharing strategies This book is suitable for graduates, academics, researchers, IT professionals, and industry experts.