Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for Solutions Architects


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Develop enterprise architect skills by building secure, highly available, and cost-effective solutions with Oracle Functions, Terraform, and the Oracle Cloud VMware Solution Key FeaturesExplore Oracle's Gen 2.0 Cloud infrastructure and its high-performance computing capabilitiesUnderstand hybrid cloud capabilities and learn to migrate apps from on-premises VMware clusters to OCILearn to create Kubernetes clusters and run containerized applications on Oracle's Container EngineBook Description Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a set of complementary cloud services that enables you to build and run a wide range of applications and services in a highly available hosted environment. This book is a fast-paced practical guide that will help you develop the capabilities to leverage OCI services and effectively manage your cloud infrastructure. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for Solutions Architects begins by helping you get to grips with the fundamentals of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and moves on to cover the building blocks of the layers of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), compute, storage, network, and database. As you advance, you'll delve into the development aspects of OCI, where you'll learn to build cloud-native applications and perform operations on OCI resources as well as use the CLI, API, and SDK. Finally, you'll explore the capabilities of building an Oracle hybrid cloud infrastructure. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to leverage the OCI and gained a solid understanding of the persona of an architect as well as a developer's perspective. What you will learnBecome well-versed with the building blocks of OCI Gen 2.0 CloudControl access to your cloud resources using IAM componentsManage and operate various compute instancesTune and configure various storage options for your appsDevelop applications on OCI using OCI Registry (OCIR), Cloud Shell, OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE), and Service MeshDiscover ways to use object-relational mapping (ORM) to create infrastructure blocks using Terraform codeWho this book is for This book is for cloud architects, cloud developers, and DevSecOps engineers who want to learn how to architect and develop on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure by leveraging a wide range of OCI IAAS capabilities. Working knowledge of Linux, exposure to basic programming, and a basic understanding of networking concepts are needed to get the most out of this book.




Practical Oracle Cloud Infrastructure


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Use this fast-paced and comprehensive guide to build cloud-based solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You will understand cloud infrastructure, and learn how to launch new applications and move existing applications to Oracle Cloud. Emerging trends in software architecture are covered such as autonomous platforms, infrastructure as code, containerized applications, cloud-based container orchestration with managed Kubernetes, and running serverless workloads using open-source tools. Practical examples are provided. This book teaches you how to self-provision the cloud resources you require to run and scale your custom cloud-based applications using a convenient web console and programmable APIs, and you will learn how to manage your infrastructure as code with Terraform. You will be able to plan, design, implement, deploy, run, and monitor your production-grade and fault-tolerant cloud software solutions in Oracle's data centers across the world, paying only for the resources you actually use. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is part of Oracle's new generation cloud that delivers a complete and well-integrated set of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) capabilities (compute, storage, networking), edge services (DNS, web application firewall), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) capabilities (such as Oracle Autonomous Database which supports both transactional and analytical workloads, the certified and fully managed Oracle Kubernetes Engine, and a serverless platform based on an open-source Fn Project). What You Will LearnBuild software solutions on Oracle CloudAutomate cloud infrastructure with CLI and TerraformFollow best practices for architecting on Oracle CloudEmploy Oracle Autonomous Database to obtain valuable data insightsRun containerized applications on Oracle’s Container Engine for KubernetesUnderstand the emerging Cloud Native ecosystem Who This Book Is For Cloud architects, developers, DevOps engineers, and technology students and others who want to learn how to build cloud-based systems on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) leveraging a broad range of OCI Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) capabilities, Oracle Autonomous Database, and Oracle's Container Engine for Kubernetes. Readers should have a working knowledge of Linux, exposure to programming, and a basic understanding of networking concepts. All exercises in the book can be done at no cost with a 30-day Oracle Cloud trial.




Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-1072)


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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This study guide covers 100% of the objectives for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate exam Pass the new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate exam with ease using the detailed information contained in this effective self-study system. Written by an Oracle expert and respected author, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-1072) offers complete coverage of every subject on the challenging exam. Hands-on exercises, practice exam questions with in-depth explanations, “Notes,” “Exam Tips,” and “Cautions” throughout provide professional insight and call out potentially harmful situations. Beyond exam preparation, this guide also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure concepts • OCI identity and access management • OCI networking • Compute instances • Storage • Database • Automation tools • OCI best practice architectures Online content includes: • 140 practice questions • Fully-customizable online test engine




Oracle Autonomous Database in Enterprise Architecture


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Get up to speed with Oracle's Autonomous Databases and implementation strategies for any workload or use case, including transactional, data warehousing, and non-relational databases Key Features Explore ADB, its business benefits, and architectural considerations Migrate the existing workload to ADB, explore high availability, and use cloud native methods for monitoring and event notifications Leverage APEX, JSON, the REST API, and SQL Developer Web features for rapid development Book DescriptionOracle Autonomous Database (ADB) is built on the world’s fastest Oracle Database Platform, Exadata, and is delivered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), customer data center (ExaCC), and Oracle Dedicated Region Cloud. This book is a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to the most important aspects of OCI Autonomous Databases. You'll get to grips with concepts needed for designing disaster recovery using standby database deployment for Autonomous Databases. As you progress, you'll understand how you can take advantage of automatic backup and restore. The concluding chapters will cover topics such as the security aspects of databases to help you learn about managing Autonomous Databases, along with exploring the features of Autonomous Database security such as Data Safe and customer-managed keys for Vaults. By the end of this Oracle book, you’ll be able to build and deploy an Autonomous Database in OCI, migrate databases to ADB, comfortably set up additional high-availability features such as Autonomous Data Guard, and understand end-to-end operations with ADBs.What you will learn Explore migration methods available for Autonomous Databases, using both online and offline methods Create standby databases, RTO and RPO objectives, and Autonomous Data Guard operations Become well-versed with automatic and manual backups available in ADB Implement best practices relating to network, security, and IAM policies Manage database performance and log management in ADB Understand how to perform data masking and manage encryption keys in OCI's Autonomous Databases Who this book is for This book is for decision makers, enterprise cloud architects, solution consultants, cloud engineers, implementation partners, and technology students, as well as anyone who wants to learn about Oracle’s Autonomous Databases delivered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Beginner-level knowledge of Linux and OCI and networking concepts and databases, along with hands-on experience in OCI environments is required before getting started with this book.




Cloud Computing


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This book describes cloud computing as a service that is "highly scalable" and operates in "a resilient environment". The authors emphasize architectural layers and models - but also business and security factors.




Developing Robust Date and Time Oriented Applications in Oracle Cloud


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Create robust temporal solutions in Oracle Cloud and spread the solution worldwide by leveraging its regional properties and time zone synchronization Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Migrate existing on-premises applications to the Oracle Cloud environment using data migration techniques Handle date and time values efficiently using Oracle database's available data types and duration modeling principles Apply temporal database models in real-world systems to ensure robustness, security, and performance Book Description Proper date and time management is critical for the development and reliability of Oracle Databases and cloud environments, which are among the most rapidly expanding technologies today. This knowledge can be applied to cloud technology, on premises, application development, and integration to emphasize regional settings, UTC coordination, or different time zones. This practical book focuses on code snippets and discusses the existing functionalities and limitations, along with covering data migration to the cloud by emphasizing the importance of proper date and time management. This book helps you understand the historical background and evolution of ANSI standards. You'll get to grips with data types, constructor principles, and existing functionalities, and focus on the limitations of regional parameters and time zones, which help in expanding business to other parts of the world. You'll also explore SQL injection threats, temporal database architecture, using Flashback Technology to reconstruct valid database images from the past, time zone management, and UTC synchronization across regions. By the end of this book, you'll be able to create and manage temporal systems, prevent SQL injection attacks, use existing functionalities and define your own robust solutions for date management, and apply time zone and region rules. What you will learn Explore the fundamentals and terms related to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and data migration Follow core principles and date and time element management supervised by ANSI standardization Discover the limitations of existing functionalities and conversion methods Build robust and secure temporal solutions that are resistant to SQL injection threats Understand time zone management and regional settings by focusing on regional and national conventions and approaches Use Flashback Technology to create temporal models in terms of historical and current states Who this book is for This book is for IT specialists, students, system developers, database administrators, and cloud integrators. With a hands-on approach, this book will help you to gain a comprehensive view of the issue of time processing and enable you to develop complex, robust applications that are usable and portable in any region.




Solutions Architect's Handbook


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From fundamentals and design patterns to the latest techniques such as generative AI, machine learning and cloud native architecture, gain all you need to be a pro Solutions Architect crafting secure and reliable AWS architecture. Key Features Hits all the key areas -Rajesh Sheth, VP, Elastic Block Store, AWS Offers the knowledge you need to succeed in the evolving landscape of tech architecture - Luis Lopez Soria, Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, Google A valuable resource for enterprise strategists looking to build resilient applications - Cher Simon, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Book DescriptionMaster the art of solution architecture and excel as a Solutions Architect with the Solutions Architect's Handbook. Authored by seasoned AWS technology leaders Saurabh Shrivastav and Neelanjali Srivastav, this book goes beyond traditional certification guides, offering in-depth insights and advanced techniques to meet the specific needs and challenges of solutions architects today. This edition introduces exciting new features that keep you at the forefront of this evolving field. Large language models, generative AI, and innovations in deep learning are cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of technology. Topics such as cloud-native architecture, data engineering architecture, cloud optimization, mainframe modernization, and building cost-efficient and secure architectures remain important in today's landscape. This book provides coverage of these emerging and key technologies and walks you through solution architecture design from key principles, providing you with the knowledge you need to succeed as a Solutions Architect. It will also level up your soft skills, providing career-accelerating techniques to help you get ahead. Unlock the potential of cutting-edge technologies, gain practical insights from real-world scenarios, and enhance your solution architecture skills with the Solutions Architect's Handbook.What you will learn Explore various roles of a solutions architect in the enterprise Apply design principles for high-performance, cost-effective solutions Choose the best strategies to secure your architectures and boost availability Develop a DevOps and CloudOps mindset for collaboration, operational efficiency, and streamlined production Apply machine learning, data engineering, LLMs, and generative AI for improved security and performance Modernize legacy systems into cloud-native architectures with proven real-world strategies Master key solutions architect soft skills Who this book is for This book is for software developers, system engineers, DevOps engineers, architects, and team leaders who already work in the IT industry and aspire to become solutions architect professionals. Solutions architects who want to expand their skillset or get a better understanding of new technologies will also learn valuable new skills. To get started, you'll need a good understanding of the real-world software development process and some awareness of cloud technology.




AWS for Solutions Architects


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Apply cloud design patterns to overcome real-world challenges by building scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-effective solutions Key Features Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework concepts to common real-world use cases Understand how to select AWS patterns and architectures that are best suited to your needs Ensure the security and stability of a solution without impacting cost or performance Book DescriptionOne of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers hundreds of services with thousands of features to help you build scalable cloud solutions; however, it can be overwhelming to navigate the vast number of services and decide which ones best suit your requirements. Whether you are an application architect, enterprise architect, developer, or operations engineer, this book will take you through AWS architectural patterns and guide you in selecting the most appropriate services for your projects. AWS for Solutions Architects is a comprehensive guide that covers the essential concepts that you need to know for designing well-architected AWS solutions that solve the challenges organizations face daily. You'll get to grips with AWS architectural principles and patterns by implementing best practices and recommended techniques for real-world use cases. The book will show you how to enhance operational efficiency, security, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness using real-world examples. By the end of this AWS book, you'll have gained a clear understanding of how to design AWS architectures using the most appropriate services to meet your organization's technological and business requirements.What you will learn Rationalize the selection of AWS as the right cloud provider for your organization Choose the most appropriate service from AWS for a particular use case or project Implement change and operations management Find out the right resource type and size to balance performance and efficiency Discover how to mitigate risk and enforce security, authentication, and authorization Identify common business scenarios and select the right reference architectures for them Who this book is for This book is for application and enterprise architects, developers, and operations engineers who want to become well-versed with AWS architectural patterns, best practices, and advanced techniques to build scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-effective solutions in the cloud. Although existing AWS users will find this book most useful, it will also help potential users understand how leveraging AWS can benefit their organization.







AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide


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Validate your AWS skills. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career by expanding and validating your skills on the AWS cloud. AWS has been the frontrunner in cloud computing products and services, and the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide for the Associate exam will get you fully prepared through expert content, and real-world knowledge, key exam essentials, chapter review questions, access to Sybex’s interactive online learning environment, and much more. This official study guide, written by AWS experts, covers exam concepts, and provides key review on exam topics, including: Mapping Multi-Tier Architectures to AWS Services, such as web/app servers, firewalls, caches and load balancers Understanding managed RDBMS through AWS RDS (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, Aurora) Understanding Loose Coupling and Stateless Systems Comparing Different Consistency Models in AWS Services Understanding how AWS CloudFront can make your application more cost efficient, faster and secure Implementing Route tables, Access Control Lists, Firewalls, NAT, and DNS Applying AWS Security Features along with traditional Information and Application Security Using Compute, Networking, Storage, and Database AWS services Architecting Large Scale Distributed Systems Understanding of Elasticity and Scalability Concepts Understanding of Network Technologies Relating to AWS Deploying and Managing Services with tools such as CloudFormation, OpsWorks and Elastic Beanstalk. Learn from the AWS subject-matter experts, review with proven study tools, and apply real-world scenarios. If you are looking to take the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam, this guide is what you need for comprehensive content and robust study tools that will help you gain the edge on exam day and throughout your career.