Essentials of Application Development on IBM Cloud


Book Description

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is designed to teach university students and app developers the foundation skills that are required to develop, test, and deploy cloud-based applications on IBM Cloud. It shows the latest features of IBM Cloud for developing cloud applications, enhancing applications by using managed services, and the use of DevOps services to manage applications. This book is used as presentations guide for the IBM Skills Academy track Cloud Application Developer and as preparation material for the IBM professional certification exam IBM Certified Application Developer - Cloud Platform. The primary target audience for this course is university students in undergraduate computer science and computer engineer programs with no previous experience working in cloud environments. However, anyone new to cloud computing or IBM Cloud can also benefit from this course.




Essentials of Application Development on IBM Cloud


Book Description

Designed for university students and app developers, This IBM Redbooks publication teaches the foundation skills that are required to develop, test, and deploy cloud-based applications on IBM Cloud. --




Developing Node.js Applications on IBM Cloud


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This IBM® Redbooks® publication explains how to create various applications based on Node.js, and deploy and run them on IBM Cloud. This book includes the following exercises: Develop a Hello World application in Node.js on IBM Cloud. Use asynchronous callback to call an external service. Create an Express application. Build a rich front-end application by using React and ES6. During these exercises, you will perform these tasks: Create an IBM SDK for Node.js application. Write your first Node.js application. Deploy an IBM SDK for Node.js application on an IBM Cloud account. Create a Node.js module and use it in your code. Understand asynchronous callbacks and know how to use it to call an external service. Understand IBM WatsonTM Language Translator service. Create a Hello World Express application. Create a simple HTML view for your application. Understand Express routing. Use third-party modules in Node.js. Understand IBM Watson® Natural Language Understanding service. Use a Git repository on IBM Cloud DevOps services. Understand Delivery Pipeline. Understand how to clone an IBM Cloud application. Use React to create interactive web pages. Understand the following concepts of ES6: Classes, arrow functions, and promises. This book is for beginner and experienced developers who want to start coding Node.js applications on IBM Cloud.




IBM Cloud Private Application Developer's Guide


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IBM® Cloud Private is an application platform for developing and managing containerized applications across hybrid cloud environments, on-premises and public clouds. It is an integrated environment for managing containers that includes the container orchestrator Kubernetes, a private image registry, a management console, and monitoring frameworks. This IBM Redbooks® publication covers tasks that are performed by IBM CloudTM Private application developers, such as deploying applications, application packaging with helm, application automation with DevOps, using Microclimate, and managing your service mesh with Istio. The authors team has many years of experience in implementing IBM Cloud Private and other cloud solutions in production environments. Throughout this book, we used the approach of providing you the recommended practices in those areas. As part of this project, we also developed several code examples, which can be downloaded from the Redbooks GitHub web page. If you are an IBM Cloud Private application developer, this book is for you. If you are an IBM Cloud Private systems administrator, you can see the IBM Redbooks publication IBM Private Cloud Systems Administrator's Guide, SG248440.




IBM Cloud Pak for Data


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Build end-to-end AI solutions with IBM Cloud Pak for Data to operationalize AI on a secure platform based on cloud-native reliability, cost-effective multitenancy, and efficient resource management Key FeaturesExplore data virtualization by accessing data in real time without moving itUnify the data and AI experience with the integrated end-to-end platformExplore the AI life cycle and learn to build, experiment, and operationalize trusted AI at scaleBook Description Cloud Pak for Data is IBM's modern data and AI platform that includes strategic offerings from its data and AI portfolio delivered in a cloud-native fashion with the flexibility of deployment on any cloud. The platform offers a unique approach to addressing modern challenges with an integrated mix of proprietary, open-source, and third-party services. You'll begin by getting to grips with key concepts in modern data management and artificial intelligence (AI), reviewing real-life use cases, and developing an appreciation of the AI Ladder principle. Once you've gotten to grips with the basics, you will explore how Cloud Pak for Data helps in the elegant implementation of the AI Ladder practice to collect, organize, analyze, and infuse data and trustworthy AI across your business. As you advance, you'll discover the capabilities of the platform and extension services, including how they are packaged and priced. With the help of examples present throughout the book, you will gain a deep understanding of the platform, from its rich capabilities and technical architecture to its ecosystem and key go-to-market aspects. By the end of this IBM book, you'll be able to apply IBM Cloud Pak for Data's prescriptive practices and leverage its capabilities to build a trusted data foundation and accelerate AI adoption in your enterprise. What you will learnUnderstand the importance of digital transformations and the role of data and AI platformsGet to grips with data architecture and its relevance in driving AI adoption using IBM's AI LadderUnderstand Cloud Pak for Data, its value proposition, capabilities, and unique differentiatorsDelve into the pricing, packaging, key use cases, and competitors of Cloud Pak for DataUse the Cloud Pak for Data ecosystem with premium IBM and third-party servicesDiscover IBM's vibrant ecosystem of proprietary, open-source, and third-party offerings from over 35 ISVsWho this book is for This book is for data scientists, data stewards, developers, and data-focused business executives interested in learning about IBM's Cloud Pak for Data. Knowledge of technical concepts related to data science and familiarity with data analytics and AI initiatives at various levels of maturity are required to make the most of this book.




Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services: Volume 2 Conversation


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The Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services series is a seven-volume collection that introduces IBM® WatsonTM cognitive computing services. The series includes an overview of specific IBM Watson® services with their associated architectures and simple code examples. Each volume describes how you can use and implement these services in your applications through practical use cases. The series includes the following volumes: Volume 1 Getting Started, SG24-8387 Volume 2 Conversation, SG24-8394 Volume 3 Visual Recognition, SG24-8393 Volume 4 Natural Language Classifier, SG24-8391 Volume 5 Language Translator, SG24-8392 Volume 6 Speech to Text and Text to Speech, SG24-8388 Volume 7 Natural Language Understanding, SG24-8398 Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this collection provides the information you need to start your research on Watson services. If your goal is to become more familiar with Watson in relation to your current environment, or if you are evaluating cognitive computing, this collection can serve as a powerful learning tool. This IBM Redbooks® publication, Volume 2, describes how the Watson Conversation service can be used to create chatbots and user agents that understand natural-language input and communicate with your users simulating a real human conversation. It introduces the concepts that you need to understand in order to use the Watson Conversation service. It provides examples of applications that integrate the Watson Conversation service with other IBM Bluemix® services, such as the IBM IoT Platform, Text to Speech, Speech to Text, and Weather Company® Data, to implement practical use cases. You can develop and deploy the sample applications by following along in a step-by-step approach and using provided code snippets. Alternatively, you can download an existing Git project to more quickly deploy the application.




Enhancing the IBM Power Systems Platform with IBM Watson Services


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This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides an introduction to the IBM POWER® processor architecture. It describes the IBM POWER processor and IBM Power SystemsTM servers, highlighting the advantages and benefits of IBM Power Systems servers, IBM AIX®, IBM i, and Linux on Power. This publication showcases typical business scenarios that are powered by Power Systems servers. It provides an introduction to the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that IBM Watson® services enable, and how these AI capabilities can be augmented in existing applications by using an agile approach to embed intelligence into every operational process. For each use case, the business benefits of adding Watson services are detailed. This publication gives an overview about each Watson service, and how each one is commonly used in real business scenarios. It gives an introduction to the Watson API explorer, which you can use to try the application programming interfaces (APIs) and their capabilities. The Watson services are positioned against the machine learning capabilities of IBM PowerAI. In this publication, you have a guide about how to set up a development environment on Power Systems servers, a sample code implementation of one of the business cases, and a description of preferred practices to move any application that you develop into production. This publication is intended for technical professionals who are interested in learning about or implementing IBM Watson services on AIX, IBM i, and Linux.




IBM Workload Deployer: Pattern-based Application and Middleware Deployments in a Private Cloud


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IBM® Workload Deployer provides a solution to creating, deploying, and managing workloads in an on-premise or private cloud. It is rich in features that allow you to quickly build and deploy virtual systems from base images, to extend those images, and to customize them for future use as repeatable deployable units. IBM Workload Deployer also provides an application-centric capability enabling rapid deployment of business applications. By using either of these deployment models, an organization can quickly instantiate a complete application platform for development, test, or production. The IBM Workload Deployer uses the concept of patterns to describe the logical configuration of both the physical and virtual assets that comprise a particular solution. The use of patterns allows an organization to construct a deployable solution one time, and then dispense the final product on demand. patterns are composed of an operating system and IBM software solutions, such as IBM WebSphere® Application Server and IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise. patterns are constructed to support a single application workload. The IBM Workload Deployer is shipped with a set of pre-loaded virtual images and virtual patterns. These images and patterns can be used to create comprehensive and flexible middleware solutions. They can also be cloned and customized to suit your specific needs. This IBM Redbooks® publication looks at two different aspects of customizing virtual systems for deployment into the cloud. First, it explores the capabilities of IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool to build and provide highly customized virtual images for use in virtual system patterns on the IBM Workload Deployer. Next, it looks at the virtual application capabilities of the IBM Workload Deployer, including those capabilities that allow you to deploy enterprise applications and database services to the cloud. It also introduces the IBM Workload Deployer Plugin Development Kit, which allows you to further extend the capabilities of the virtual application patterns.




PaaS, IaaS, And SaaS: Complete Cloud Infrastructure


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Introducing the Ultimate Cloud Infrastructure Mastery Bundle: PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS - Your Complete Guide from Beginner to Expert! 🌟 Are you ready to skyrocket your cloud expertise? 🌟 Unlock the power of Terraform, GCE, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and IBM Cloud with this all-encompassing 12-in-1 book bundle! 📘 What's Inside: 1️⃣ "Terraform Essentials": Master infrastructure as code. 2️⃣ "Google Cloud Engine Mastery": Harness Google's cloud power. 3️⃣ "AWS Unleashed": Dominate Amazon Web Services. 4️⃣ "Azure Mastery": Excel with Microsoft's cloud. 5️⃣ "Kubernetes Simplified": Conquer container orchestration. 6️⃣ "IBM Cloud Mastery": Navigate IBM's cloud solutions. 7️⃣ Plus, 5 more essential guides! 🚀 Why Choose Our Bundle? ✅ Comprehensive Learning: From beginner to expert, this bundle covers it all. ✅ Real-World Application: Practical insights for real-world cloud projects. ✅ Step-by-Step Guidance: Clear and concise instructions for every skill level. ✅ Time-Saving: Get all the knowledge you need in one place. ✅ Stay Current: Up-to-date content for the latest cloud technologies. ✅ Affordable: Save big compared to buying individual books! 🔥 Unlock Limitless Possibilities: Whether you're an aspiring cloud architect, a seasoned developer, or a tech enthusiast, this bundle empowers you to: 🌐 Build scalable and efficient cloud infrastructures. 🚀 Deploy and manage applications effortlessly. 📊 Optimize cloud costs and resources. 🔄 Automate repetitive tasks with Terraform. 📦 Orchestrate containers with Kubernetes. 🌩️ Master multiple cloud platforms. 🔐 Ensure security and compliance. 💡 What Our Readers Say: 🌟 "This bundle is a game-changer! I went from cloud novice to cloud expert in no time." 🌟 "The step-by-step guides make complex topics easy to understand." 🌟 "The knowledge in these books is worth every penny. I recommend it to all my colleagues." 🎁 BONUS: Exclusive access to resources, updates, and a community of fellow learners! 🌈 Embark on your cloud journey today! Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to become a cloud infrastructure expert. 👉 Click "Add to Cart" now and elevate your cloud skills with the PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS: Complete Cloud Infrastructure bundle! 🔥




Essentials of Cloud Computing


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Cloud computing-accessing computing resources over the Internet-is rapidly changing the landscape of information technology. Its primary benefits compared to on-premise computing models are reduced costs and increased agility and scalability. Hence, cloud computing is receiving considerable interest among several stakeholders-businesses, the IT ind