Название: Expert Scripting and Automation for SQL Server DBAs: Amplifying Productivity Through Automation, 2nd Edition
Автор: Peter A. Carter
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2025
Страниц: 296
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

The market is trending toward a much smaller ratio of DBAs to SQL Server instances, but this book will help you meet this new reality by harnessing automation to continue building and maintaining reliable database platform services for your SQL Server enterprise. The book will help you automate your workload and manage more databases and instances with greater ease and efficiency by combining metadata-driven automation with the power of PowerShell. You'll soon be able to automate your new instance-builds and centralize your maintenance. This book walks you through automating the SQL Server build processes and maintenance of multiple instances from a single location, as well as how to use database metadata to drive your automation. With a heavier focus on PowerShell, this 2nd edition highlights modern techniques, such as configuration management. For SQL Server DBAs who want to increase their productivity by embracing automation.

Название: Linux Proficiency Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering System Administration
Автор: Adam Jones
Издательство: NOB TREX L.L.C.
Год: November 5, 2024
Страниц: 261
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub (true)
Размер: 10.1 MB

"Linux Proficiency Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering System Administration" is the definitive resource for anyone aiming to excel in Linux system administration. Whether you are an aspiring administrator, an enthusiast eager to deepen your understanding, or a seasoned professional seeking to refine your skills, this book is designed to elevate your expertise in Linux. It covers a wide array of essential topics, including system navigation, user management, shell scripting, networking, package management, system monitoring, storage solutions, and security protocols within Linux environments. Each chapter is enriched with practical examples, clear explanations, and established best practices. This guide empowers readers to confidently manage Linux systems and resolve complex issues efficiently. Whether your goal is to enhance career prospects, effectively oversee Linux servers, or delve into Linux for personal initiatives, the "Linux Proficiency Handbook" is your all-in-one solution for mastering Linux system administration.

Название: Architecting Modern Systems: A Practical Approach to System Design Interviews
Автор: Aarav Joshi
Издательство: 101 Books
Год: 2025
Страниц: 2013
Язык: английский
Формат: epub (true)
Размер: 21.6 MB

"Architecting Modern Systems: A Practical Approach to System Design Interviews" is a comprehensive guide for software engineers preparing for technical interviews. This book provides a structured framework to tackle complex system design challenges, covering everything from fundamental concepts to cutting-edge technologies. The book breaks down each topic into digestible chapters with detailed subsections, offering both theoretical knowledge and practical implementation strategies. Readers will learn how to design scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems while mastering essential components like distributed databases, caching mechanisms, and microservices architecture. What sets this book apart is its balanced coverage of both traditional system design principles and emerging technologies like cloud-native architectures, Machine Learning systems, and blockchain-based designs.

Название: Hallo Microsoft Excel: Mastering Data Analytics
Автор: Agus Kurniawan
Издательство: Ilmu Data/Leanpub
Год: 15 February 2024
Страниц: 406
Язык: английский
Формат: epub (true)
Размер: 23.2 MB

Discover the full potential of Microsoft Excel in Hallo Microsoft Excel: Mastering Data Analytics. This book is packed with hands-on labs (HOL) designed to teach you how to transform raw data into meaningful insights. Learn how to connect Excel with SQL Server, configure queries, and load data seamlessly. Master data visualization with tools like PivotTables, Sparklines, and Maps. Dive into dynamic reports, dashboards, and what-if analysis to create interactive and visually compelling insights. Each exercise, from conditional formatting to growth analysis, is crafted to make you a data analytics expert using Excel. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, this book is your guide to mastering data analytics, step by step!

Название: Mastering Excel 365: An All-in-One Tutorial Resource
Автор: Nathan George
Издательство: ‎GTech Publishing
Год: 2024
Страниц: 768
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 28.7 MB

Learn Excel Fast in Simple and Easy Steps. Mastering Excel 365 is your all-in-one, step-by-step tutorial to the latest and most powerful version of Excel from Microsoft 365. This book contains everything you need to know to master the basics of Excel and a selection of advanced topics relevant to real-world productivity tasks you'll encounter in your job, business, or home. This guide has been designed as a resource for you, whether you're an Excel beginner or an advanced user. You learn how to use specific features and in what context those features need to be used. This book is concise and to the point, using clear and practical examples that you can adapt to your own needs. The aim is to show you how to perform tasks in Excel as quickly as possible without getting bogged down with the unnecessary filler text you may find in some other Excel books. Mastering Excel 365 also comes with downloadable practice files, making it easier to practice in Excel as you follow the examples in the book.

Название: Tableau Certified Data Analyst Study Guide: Learn the Core Concepts and Techniques Necessary to Ace the Exam (Final)
Автор: Christopher Gardner
Издательство: O’Reilly Media, Inc.
Год: 2025
Страниц: 424
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 12.9 MB

In today's data-driven world, earning the Tableau Certified Data Analyst credential signals your ability to connect, analyze, and communicate insights using one of the industry's leading visualization platforms. This study guide offers practical and comprehensive preparation for the certification exam, with walk-throughs, best practices, vocabulary, and example questions to help you build both confidence and competence in Tableau. Written by Christopher Gardner, business intelligence analyst and lead Tableau developer at the University of Michigan, this guide supports first-time test-takers and seasoned users alike. You'll begin with foundational skills in Tableau Prep Builder and Tableau Desktop—connecting, combining, and preparing data—before progressing to building effective visualizations, performing calculations, and applying advanced tools like level-of-detail expressions, parameters, forecasts, and predictive analytics.

Название: First-Party Data Activation: Modernize your marketing data platform
Автор: Alina D. Magauova, Oscar Kennis, David H. Joosten
Издательство: Manning Publications
Год: 2025
Страниц: 266
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true)
Размер: 30.3 MB

Learn the modern approach to data for digital marketing used by the world’s leading brands to drive amazing, compound growth with transparency, privacy compliance, and data-driven personalization. First Party Data Activation shows you how to transform general user data into a deep understanding of who your customers are, what resonates with them, and where to focus your marketing efforts. You’ll discover how to effectively collect, analyze, and act on data from direct customer interactions to drive consistent, incremental growth– all with your user’s consent. For marketing leaders who want to develop strategies to maximize the potential of their first-party data to drive more effective, more repeatable growth across all marketing channels. For data scientists and data engineers who work in support marketing efforts and want to bring more value by understanding the challenges faced by their clients and the direction in which digital marketing trends are heading.

Название: Systemd for Linux Sysadmins: All You Need to Know About the Systemd Suite for Linux Users
Автор: David Both
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2025
Страниц: 436
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

Explore the world of systemd—yes, all lower-case, even at the beginning of a sentence— which is the modern replacement for init and SystemV init scripts. It is also much more. It can evoke a wide range of reactions from SysAdmins and others responsible for keeping Linux systems up and running. The fact that systemd is taking over so many tasks in modern Linux systems has engendered push-back and discord among certain groups of developers and SysAdmins. You will learn systemd’s strengths and weaknesses, and why there’s no truth in the myth that systemd is a monolithic monstrosity.Learn how systemd is the mother of all processes, and is responsible for bringing the Linux host up to a state in which productive work can be done. You’ll learn about the functions assumed by systemd, which is far more extensive than the old init program, and how it manages many aspects of a running Linux host. For Linux system administrators (SysAdmins) who need to or are already in the process of switching from SystemV to systemd.

Название: Switch to Linux – 15 Important Tips: First Edition
Автор: Michael Basler
Издательство: Independently published
Год: 2025
Страниц: 101
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub, mobi
Размер: 10.1 MB

Are you thinking about switching from Windows or macOS to Linux? Then this book is just right for you! In this compact guide, you'll learn 15 easy-to-understand and practical tips on how to successfully and stress-free enter the world of Linux. Whether you're a complete beginner or have already taken your first steps with Linux, this book will help you avoid common pitfalls and make the most of Linux's advantages. With a clear focus on clarity and practicality, this book will guide you on your journey to becoming a successful Linux user – without any frustration. Perfect for those switching, technology enthusiasts, and anyone who finally wants more control over their operating system!

Название: Excel for Finance & Accounting: The Advanced Playbook 2025: Master Cutting-Edge Financial Modeling, Dynamic Forecasting & Data-Driven Decision Making with Excel’s Latest Tools, 2nd Edition
Автор: Hayden Van Der Post, Vincent Bisette
Издательство: Reactive Publishing
Год: 2025
Страниц: 459
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub, mobi
Размер: 10.1 MB

Unlock the full power of Excel for finance and accounting in 2025 with this advanced, no-fluff playbook designed for professionals who demand precision, speed, and strategic insight. Whether you’re a financial analyst, accountant, CFO, or business owner, this guide will elevate your Excel skills to elite levels—helping you streamline workflows, automate complex calculations, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. In an age where data drives decision-making, Excel remains an invaluable tool in the finance and accounting industries. Despite the emergence of new software and technology, the versatility and depth of Excel make it an indispensable asset. From financial modeling to data analysis and beyond, Excel provides the backbone for countless financial tasks. This book is your gateway to unlocking Excel's full potential, helping you navigate the complexities of finance with confidence and precision. The journey extends beyond static models. Excel’s dynamic features—such as macros and VBA scripting—allow for the automation of repetitive tasks, freeing up time for critical analysis.