Mastering Amazon Relational Database Service for MySQL


Book Description

Toolkit for unlocking the power of Amazon RDS and propelling businesses toward success in the digital age KEY FEATURES ● Explore Amazon RDS by covering basics to advanced MySQL management on the platform. ● Real-world examples and hands-on tutorials to apply gained knowledge to solve challenges. ● Latest features, tools, and best practices in Amazon RDS for MySQL by covering recent developments. DESCRIPTION This book is a valuable resource as a practical guide for professionals involved in managing Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) instances. The book covers the fundamentals of Amazon RDS, configuration best practices, and optimizing performance. With MySQL databases, it explores essential components, AWS Regions, and Availability Zones. Readers will benefit from the detailed discussions on managing and maintaining Amazon RDS MySQL instances, covering topics like stopping and starting DB instances, optimizing settings, handling maintenance updates, and understanding the nuances of reboots. The book emphasizes security considerations and provides a comprehensive guide to storage management, encryption options, backup strategies, and cost optimization. The later chapters delve into advanced topics such as creating and connecting to MySQL databases on Amazon RDS, managing Multi-AZ MySQL DB clusters, and upgrading AWS RDS MySQL. The book also covers comprehensive monitoring techniques, tools, and insights, offering a thorough exploration of CloudWatch metrics, alarms, and event notifications. Throughout the book, best practices, common issues, and troubleshooting tips are provided, making it an indispensable companion for database administrators navigating the complexities of Amazon RDS for MySQL. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● The fundamentals of Amazon RDS and how it simplifies the management of MySQL databases. ● How to set up, configure, and deploy MySQL instances on Amazon RDS. ● Best practices for designing highly available and scalable database architectures. ● Performance optimization techniques to ensure your MySQL databases run efficiently on Amazon RDS. ● Advanced topics such as replication, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Whether you are a database administrator, a software developer, a system architect, or a technology enthusiast, this book provides valuable insights and practical guidance for effectively utilizing Amazon RDS. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Amazon Relational Database Service 2. Configuring a DB Instance for Amazon RDS MySQL 3. Managing and Maintaining an Amazon RDS MySQL Instance 4. Creating and Connecting to MySQL Database on Amazon RDS 5. Managing Amazon RDS Multi-AZ MySQL DB Clusters 6. Amazon RDS MySQL Backups: Best Practices for Data Integrity and Business Continuity 7. Upgrading AWS RDS MySQL 8. Comprehensive Amazon RDS MySQL Monitoring: Metrics, Tools, and Insights 9. Comprehensive Monitoring Tools for Amazon RDS and AWS Solutions 10. Understanding Amazon RDS Read Replicas: Scaling and High Availability




Mastering AWS


Book Description

Cybellium Ltd is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the ever-evolving computer science landscape securely and learn only the latest information available on any subject in the category of computer science including: - Information Technology (IT) - Cyber Security - Information Security - Big Data - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Engineering - Robotics - Standards and compliance Our mission is to be at the forefront of computer science education, offering a wide and comprehensive range of resources, including books, courses, classes and training programs, tailored to meet the diverse needs of any subject in computer science. Visit https://www.cybellium.com for more books.




Mastering AWS Security


Book Description

In depth informative guide to implement and use AWS security services effectively. About This Book Learn to secure your network, infrastructure, data and applications in AWS cloud Log, monitor and audit your AWS resources for continuous security and continuous compliance in AWS cloud Use AWS managed security services to automate security. Focus on increasing your business rather than being diverged onto security risks and issues with AWS security. Delve deep into various aspects such as the security model, compliance, access management and much more to build and maintain a secure environment. Who This Book Is For This book is for all IT professionals, system administrators and security analysts, solution architects and Chief Information Security Officers who are responsible for securing workloads in AWS for their organizations. It is helpful for all Solutions Architects who want to design and implement secure architecture on AWS by the following security by design principle. This book is helpful for personnel in Auditors and Project Management role to understand how they can audit AWS workloads and how they can manage security in AWS respectively. If you are learning AWS or championing AWS adoption in your organization, you should read this book to build security in all your workloads. You will benefit from knowing about security footprint of all major AWS services for multiple domains, use cases, and scenarios. What You Will Learn Learn about AWS Identity Management and Access control Gain knowledge to create and secure your private network in AWS Understand and secure your infrastructure in AWS Understand monitoring, logging and auditing in AWS Ensure Data Security in AWS Learn to secure your applications in AWS Explore AWS Security best practices In Detail Mastering AWS Security starts with a deep dive into the fundamentals of the shared security responsibility model. This book tells you how you can enable continuous security, continuous auditing, and continuous compliance by automating your security in AWS with the tools, services, and features it provides. Moving on, you will learn about access control in AWS for all resources. You will also learn about the security of your network, servers, data and applications in the AWS cloud using native AWS security services. By the end of this book, you will understand the complete AWS Security landscape, covering all aspects of end - to -end software and hardware security along with logging, auditing, and compliance of your entire IT environment in the AWS cloud. Lastly, the book will wrap up with AWS best practices for security. Style and approach The book will take a practical approach delving into different aspects of AWS security to help you become a master of it. It will focus on using native AWS security features and managed AWS services to help you achieve continuous security and continuous compliance.




Mastering Serverless: A Deep Dive into AWS Lambda


Book Description

"Mastering Serverless: A Deep Dive into AWS Lambda" offers an exhaustive exploration of the groundbreaking realm of serverless computing, emphasizing AWS Lambda, Amazon Web Services' premier serverless computing service. As serverless architecture emerges as a pivotal trend in software development, this book stands as an essential resource for software developers, architects, and IT professionals eager to leverage the power of serverless technology. Beginning with the setup of your development environment and continuing through the design of serverless applications, performance optimization, and the implementation of advanced architectural patterns, this guide addresses every critical facet of serverless computing. Each chapter is meticulously structured to deliver comprehensive knowledge, practical examples, and best practices, enabling readers to craft efficient, secure, and scalable serverless applications. Whether you are a novice keen to delve into serverless computing or an experienced developer seeking to refine your skills in AWS Lambda, this book provides actionable insights and clear explanations to help you navigate the intricacies of serverless architectures. Unlock the potential of serverless computing, reduce operational costs, and accelerate your application development with "Mastering Serverless: A Deep Dive into AWS Lambda." Immerse yourself in the future of computing and revolutionize the way you build applications in the cloud.




Mastering Amazon EC2


Book Description

Master Amazon EC2 with this comprehensive guide to unleashing the full potential of cloud computing, optimizing performance, and revolutionizing your business processes Key Features Gain an in-depth understanding of EC2 core components, connectivity, networking, and security best practices Build resilient applications with load balancing, autoscaling and diverse storage options Learn advanced concepts and use cases for serverless, containers, HPC, and hybrid/multi cloud architecture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThis comprehensive guide demystifies the complex landscape of Amazon EC2, from fundamentals to advanced concepts. You’ll begin by understanding EC2 core components, creating and managing AMIs, selecting the right instance type and size, establishing networking and connectivity, and implementing security best practices. Next, you’ll start building resilient apps on EC2, load balancing, auto scaling, storage options, performance optimization, monitoring, logging, and auditing. You'll also explore advanced concepts like containers, serverless, hybrid/multi-cloud architectures, high performance computing, big data, and disaster recovery strategies. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to harness the full potential of Amazon EC2.What you will learn Discover how to create, manage, and select the right EC2 AMIs Explore load balancing and auto scaling with Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and Auto Scaling Groups (ASGs) Study EC2 storage options and performance optimization Master monitoring and maintenance with Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools Understand containerization, serverless computing, and EC2 automation Get up to speed with migration, modernization, and compliance in EC2 Who this book is for This Amazon book is for IT professionals, DevOps engineers, cloud architects and developers looking to delve into Amazon EC2 and cloud computing. No prior AWS experience is required as the book takes you through the fundamentals, gradually advancing toward more complex topics.




Mastering Python Networking


Book Description

New edition of the bestselling guide to mastering Python Networking, updated to Python 3 and including the latest on network data analysis, Cloud Networking, Ansible 2.8, and new libraries Key FeaturesExplore the power of Python libraries to tackle difficult network problems efficiently and effectively, including pyATS, Nornir, and Ansible 2.8Use Python and Ansible for DevOps, network device automation, DevOps, and software-defined networkingBecome an expert in implementing advanced network-related tasks with Python 3Book Description Networks in your infrastructure set the foundation for how your application can be deployed, maintained, and serviced. Python is the ideal language for network engineers to explore tools that were previously available to systems engineers and application developers. In Mastering Python Networking, Third edition, you'll embark on a Python-based journey to transition from traditional network engineers to network developers ready for the next-generation of networks. This new edition is completely revised and updated to work with Python 3. In addition to new chapters on network data analysis with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Beats) and Azure Cloud Networking, it includes updates on using newer libraries such as pyATS and Nornir, as well as Ansible 2.8. Each chapter is updated with the latest libraries with working examples to ensure compatibility and understanding of the concepts. Starting with a basic overview of Python, the book teaches you how it can interact with both legacy and API-enabled network devices. You will learn to leverage high-level Python packages and frameworks to perform network automation tasks, monitoring, management, and enhanced network security followed by Azure and AWS Cloud networking. Finally, you will use Jenkins for continuous integration as well as testing tools to verify your network. What you will learnUse Python libraries to interact with your networkIntegrate Ansible 2.8 using Python to control Cisco, Juniper, and Arista network devicesLeverage existing Flask web frameworks to construct high-level APIsLearn how to build virtual networks in the AWS & Azure CloudLearn how to use Elastic Stack for network data analysisUnderstand how Jenkins can be used to automatically deploy changes in your networkUse PyTest and Unittest for Test-Driven Network Development in networking engineering with PythonWho this book is for Mastering Python Networking, Third edition is for network engineers, developers, and SREs who want to use Python for network automation, programmability, and data analysis. Basic familiarity with Python programming and networking-related concepts such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) will be useful.




Mastering Amazon Relational Database Service for MySQL


Book Description

Toolkit for unlocking the power of Amazon RDS and propelling businesses toward success in the digital age KEY FEATURES ● Explore Amazon RDS by covering basics to advanced MySQL management on the platform. ● Real-world examples and hands-on tutorials to apply gained knowledge to solve challenges. ● Latest features, tools, and best practices in Amazon RDS for MySQL by covering recent developments. DESCRIPTION This book is a valuable resource as a practical guide for professionals involved in managing Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) instances. The book covers the fundamentals of Amazon RDS, configuration best practices, and optimizing performance. With MySQL databases, it explores essential components, AWS Regions, and Availability Zones. Readers will benefit from the detailed discussions on managing and maintaining Amazon RDS MySQL instances, covering topics like stopping and starting DB instances, optimizing settings, handling maintenance updates, and understanding the nuances of reboots. The book emphasizes security considerations and provides a comprehensive guide to storage management, encryption options, backup strategies, and cost optimization. The later chapters delve into advanced topics such as creating and connecting to MySQL databases on Amazon RDS, managing Multi-AZ MySQL DB clusters, and upgrading AWS RDS MySQL. The book also covers comprehensive monitoring techniques, tools, and insights, offering a thorough exploration of CloudWatch metrics, alarms, and event notifications. Throughout the book, best practices, common issues, and troubleshooting tips are provided, making it an indispensable companion for database administrators navigating the complexities of Amazon RDS for MySQL. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● The fundamentals of Amazon RDS and how it simplifies the management of MySQL databases. ● How to set up, configure, and deploy MySQL instances on Amazon RDS. ● Best practices for designing highly available and scalable database architectures. ● Performance optimization techniques to ensure your MySQL databases run efficiently on Amazon RDS. ● Advanced topics such as replication, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Whether you are a database administrator, a software developer, a system architect, or a technology enthusiast, this book provides valuable insights and practical guidance for effectively utilizing Amazon RDS. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Amazon Relational Database Service 2. Configuring a DB Instance for Amazon RDS MySQL 3. Managing and Maintaining an Amazon RDS MySQL Instance 4. Creating and Connecting to MySQL Database on Amazon RDS 5. Managing Amazon RDS Multi-AZ MySQL DB Clusters 6. Amazon RDS MySQL Backups: Best Practices for Data Integrity and Business Continuity 7. Upgrading AWS RDS MySQL 8. Comprehensive Amazon RDS MySQL Monitoring: Metrics, Tools, and Insights 9. Comprehensive Monitoring Tools for Amazon RDS and AWS Solutions 10. Understanding Amazon RDS Read Replicas: Scaling and High Availability




Mastering DevOps in Kubernetes


Book Description

Learn how to build, deploy, use, and maintain your applications on Kubernetes KEY FEATURES ● Learn how to provision Kubernetes clusters using different cloud providers and infrastructure tools. ● Explore several advanced options to manage applications in Kubernetes. ● Get familiar with the best practices for securing applications and clusters. DESCRIPTION DevOps with Kubernetes combines two powerful technologies to bring efficiency and speed to the software development process. Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, while DevOps practices are rapidly becoming essential for organizations to manage their software development and delivery pipelines. By using Kubernetes and DevOps practices together, teams can streamline their deployment processes, reduce errors, and deliver software faster and more reliably. The book starts by addressing the real-time challenges and issues that DevOps practitioners face. The book then helps you become acquainted with the fundamental and advanced Kubernetes features, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the standard CNCF components that accompany Kubernetes. The book then delves deeper into the three leading managed Kubernetes services - GKE, AKS, and EKS. Additionally, the book will help to learn how to implement security measures to protect your Kubernetes deployments. The book further explores a range of monitoring tools and techniques that can be used to quickly identify and resolve issues in Kubernetes clusters. Finally, the book will help you learn how to use the Istio Service Mesh to secure communication between workloads hosted by Kubernetes. With this information, you will be able to deploy, scale, and monitor apps on Kubernetes. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn how to manage stateful containers with Kubernetes. ● Get to know more observability and monitoring in Kubernetes. ● Package and deploy applications on Kubernetes using Helm. ● Learn how to use Skaffold and Flux for CI/CD. ● Learn how microservices can be managed and deployed using the Istio service mesh. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book is a must-read for DevOps teams using Kubernetes to deploy container workloads. It offers valuable insights into the best practices required to make their application container-agnostic and streamline their workflows. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DevOps for Kubernetes 2. Container Management with Docker 3. Speeding up with Standard Kubernetes Operations 4. Stateful Workloads in Kubernetes 5. Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service 6. Azure Kubernetes Service 7. Google Kubernetes Engine 8. Kubernetes Administrator 9. Kubernetes Security 10. Monitoring in Kubernetes 11. Packaging and Deploying in Kubernetes 12. Continuous Development and Continuous Deployment 13. Managing Microservices Using Istio Service Mesh




Mastering Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)


Book Description

Strengthen your security posture in all aspects of CSPM technology, from security infrastructure design to implementation strategies, automation, and remedial actions using operational best practices across your cloud environment Key Features Choose the right CSPM tool to rectify cloud security misconfigurations based on organizational requirements Optimize your security posture with expert techniques for in-depth cloud security insights Improve your security compliance score by adopting a secure-by-design approach and implementing security automation Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThis book will help you secure your cloud infrastructure confidently with cloud security posture management (CSPM) through expert guidance that’ll enable you to implement CSPM effectively, ensuring an optimal security posture across multi-cloud infrastructures. The book begins by unraveling the fundamentals of cloud security, debunking myths about the shared responsibility model, and introducing key concepts such as defense-in-depth, the Zero Trust model, and compliance. Next, you’ll explore CSPM's core components, tools, selection criteria, deployment strategies, and environment settings, which will be followed by chapters on onboarding cloud accounts, dashboard customization, cloud assets inventory, configuration risks, and cyber threat hunting. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with operational practices, vulnerability and patch management, compliance benchmarks, and security alerts. You’ll also gain insights into cloud workload protection platforms (CWPPs). The concluding chapters focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scanning, DevSecOps, and workflow automation, providing a thorough understanding of securing multi-cloud environments. By the end of this book, you’ll have honed the skills to make informed decisions and contribute effectively at every level, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations.What you will learn Find out how to deploy and onboard cloud accounts using CSPM tools Understand security posture aspects such as the dashboard, asset inventory, and risks Explore the Kusto Query Language (KQL) and write threat hunting queries Explore security recommendations and operational best practices Get to grips with vulnerability, patch, and compliance management, and governance Familiarize yourself with security alerts, monitoring, and workload protection best practices Manage IaC scan policies and learn how to handle exceptions Who this book is for If you’re a cloud security administrator, security engineer, or DevSecOps engineer, you’ll find this book useful every step of the way—from proof of concept to the secured, automated implementation of CSPM with proper auto-remediation configuration. This book will also help cybersecurity managers, security leads, and cloud security architects looking to explore the decision matrix and key requirements for choosing the right product. Cloud security enthusiasts who want to enhance their knowledge to bolster the security posture of multi-cloud infrastructure will also benefit from this book.




Mastering NGINX


Book Description

Harness the Full Potential of NGINX for Optimal Web Serving and Scalable Applications Are you ready to explore the world of web serving and application scalability with NGINX? "Mastering NGINX" is your definitive guide to mastering the art of configuring, managing, and optimizing NGINX for peak performance. Whether you're a system administrator responsible for web server operations or a developer seeking insights into NGINX's capabilities, this comprehensive book equips you with the knowledge and tools to build high-performance web solutions. Key Features: 1. In-Depth Exploration of NGINX: Immerse yourself in the core principles of NGINX, understanding its architecture, modules, and advanced features. Build a solid foundation that empowers you to manage web hosting environments with confidence. 2. Installation and Configuration: Master the art of installing and configuring NGINX on various platforms. Learn about server blocks, security configurations, and load balancing settings to ensure a secure and efficient web environment. 3. Web Application Deployment: Uncover strategies for deploying web applications on NGINX. Explore techniques for configuring virtual hosts, managing application resources, and optimizing performance for seamless user experiences. 4. Load Balancing and Scalability: Discover methods for load balancing and scaling applications hosted on NGINX. Learn how to distribute incoming traffic, ensure high availability, and optimize resources to accommodate growing user demands. 5. Caching and Performance Optimization: Delve into techniques for optimizing NGINX performance. Learn about caching mechanisms, gzip compression, request handling, and optimizing server settings to deliver fast and responsive web experiences. 6. Security and Access Control: Explore NGINX security features and best practices. Learn how to implement SSL certificates, authentication mechanisms, and access controls to safeguard web applications and sensitive data. 7. Reverse Proxy and URL Rewriting: Uncover the power of NGINX as a reverse proxy server. Learn how to implement URL rewriting, manage backend servers, and enhance user navigation. 8. Logging and Monitoring: Master the art of monitoring and logging in NGINX. Discover tools and techniques for tracking server performance, analyzing access logs, and troubleshooting issues for a well-maintained web environment. 9. NGINX and Microservices: Explore NGINX's role in microservices architecture. Learn how to deploy and manage microservices, use NGINX as an API gateway, and optimize communication between services. 10. Real-World Scenarios: Gain insights into real-world use cases of NGINX across industries. From serving static websites to handling complex applications, explore how organizations leverage NGINX to deliver reliable and performant web solutions. Who This Book Is For: "Mastering NGINX" is an indispensable resource for system administrators, web developers, and IT professionals tasked with managing and optimizing web hosting environments. Whether you're aiming to build a strong foundation in NGINX or seeking advanced techniques to enhance your web solutions, this book will guide you through the intricacies and empower you to harness the full potential of NGINX.