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Data Science on the Google Cloud Platform

Implementing End-to-End Real-Time Data Pipelines: From Ingest to Machine Learning

by Valliappa Lakshmanan ...

Learn how easy it is to apply sophisticated statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems when you build using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on guide shows data engineers and data scientists how to implement an end-to-end data pipeline with cloud native tools on GCP.Throughout this updated second edition, you'll work through a sample business decision by employing a ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Learn how easy it is to apply sophisticated statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems when you build using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on guide shows data engineers and data scientists how to implement an end-to-end data pipeline with cloud native tools on GCP.Throughout this updated second edition, you'll work through a sample business decision by employing a
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Backup & Recovery

Inexpensive Backup Solutions for Open Systems

by W. Curtis Preston ...

Packed with practical, freely available backup and recovery solutions for Unix, Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X systems -- as well as various databases -- this new guide is a complete overhaul of Unix Backup & Recovery by the same author, now revised and expanded with over 75% new material.Backup & Recovery starts with a complete overview of backup philosophy and design, including the basic backup ... Read more

$33.99 USD

Packed with practical, freely available backup and recovery solutions for Unix, Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X systems -- as well as various databases -- this new guide is a complete overhaul of Unix Backup & Recovery by the same author, now revised and expanded with over 75% new material.Backup & Recovery starts with a complete overview of backup philosophy and design, including the basic backup
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Scaling CouchDB

Replication, Clustering, and Administration

by Bradley Holt ...

This practical guide offers a short course on scaling CouchDB to meet the capacity needs of your distributed application. Through a series of scenario-based examples, this book lets you explore several methods for creating a system that can accommodate growth and meet expected demand. In the process, you learn about several tools that can help you with replication, load balancing, clustering, and ... Read more

$8.99 USD

This practical guide offers a short course on scaling CouchDB to meet the capacity needs of your distributed application. Through a series of scenario-based examples, this book lets you explore several methods for creating a system that can accommodate growth and meet expected demand. In the process, you learn about several tools that can help you with replication, load balancing, clustering, and
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AI & Data Literacy

Empowering Citizens of Data Science

by Bill Schmarzo ...

Learn the key skills and capabilities that empower Citizens of Data Science to not only survive but thrive in an AI-dominated world. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesPrepare for a future dominated by AI and big dataEnhance your AI and data literacy with real-world examplesLearn how to leverage AI and data to address current and future challengesBook ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the key skills and capabilities that empower Citizens of Data Science to not only survive but thrive in an AI-dominated world. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesPrepare for a future dominated by AI and big dataEnhance your AI and data literacy with real-world examplesLearn how to leverage AI and data to address current and future challengesBook
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Writing Effective Business Rules

by Graham Witt ...

Writing Effective Business Rules moves beyond the fundamental dilemma of system design: defining business rules either in natural language, intelligible but often ambiguous, or program code (or rule engine instructions), unambiguous but unintelligible to stakeholders. Designed to meet the needs of business analysts, this book provides an exhaustive analysis of rule types and a set of syntactic ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Writing Effective Business Rules moves beyond the fundamental dilemma of system design: defining business rules either in natural language, intelligible but often ambiguous, or program code (or rule engine instructions), unambiguous but unintelligible to stakeholders. Designed to meet the needs of business analysts, this book provides an exhaustive analysis of rule types and a set of syntactic
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The Data Journalism Handbook

Towards A Critical Data Practice

Edited by Liliana Bounegru, Jonathan Gray ...

Series series Digital Studies
The Data Journalism Handbook: Towards a Critical Data Practice provides a rich and panoramic introduction to data journalism, combining both critical reflection and practical insight. It offers a diverse collection of perspectives on how data journalism is done around the world and the broader consequences of datafication in the news, serving as both a textbook and a sourcebook for this emerging ... Read more

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The Data Journalism Handbook: Towards a Critical Data Practice provides a rich and panoramic introduction to data journalism, combining both critical reflection and practical insight. It offers a diverse collection of perspectives on how data journalism is done around the world and the broader consequences of datafication in the news, serving as both a textbook and a sourcebook for this emerging
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Kibana 7 Quick Start Guide

Visualize your Elasticsearch data with ease

by Anurag Srivastava ...

A quick start guide to visualize your Elasticsearch dataKey FeaturesYour hands-on guide to visualizing the Elasticsearch data as well as navigating the Elastic stackWork with different Kibana plugins and create effective machine learning jobs using KibanaBuild effective dashboards and reports without any hassleBook DescriptionThe Elastic Stack is growing rapidly and, day by day, additional tools ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A quick start guide to visualize your Elasticsearch dataKey FeaturesYour hands-on guide to visualizing the Elasticsearch data as well as navigating the Elastic stackWork with different Kibana plugins and create effective machine learning jobs using KibanaBuild effective dashboards and reports without any hassleBook DescriptionThe Elastic Stack is growing rapidly and, day by day, additional tools
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Developing High-Frequency Trading Systems

Learn how to implement high-frequency trading from scratch with C++ or Java basics

by Sebastien Donadio, Sourav Ghosh, Romain Rossier ...

Use your programming skills to create and optimize high-frequency trading systems in no time with Java, C++, and PythonKey FeaturesLearn how to build high-frequency trading systems with ultra-low latencyUnderstand the critical components of a trading systemOptimize your systems with high-level programming techniquesBook DescriptionThe world of trading markets is complex, but it can be made easier ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Use your programming skills to create and optimize high-frequency trading systems in no time with Java, C++, and PythonKey FeaturesLearn how to build high-frequency trading systems with ultra-low latencyUnderstand the critical components of a trading systemOptimize your systems with high-level programming techniquesBook DescriptionThe world of trading markets is complex, but it can be made easier
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AWS Cloud Practitioner: From Basic to Advanced

by Alex Carvalho ...

In the digital era, cloud computing has become an essential component for businesses and individuals alike. The book "AWS Cloud Practitioner: From Basic to Advanced" delves into the world of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing, offering a comprehensive guide for beginners looking to advance their skills in this field. This ebook is designed to provide readers with a solid foundation in AWS ... Read more

$8.88 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the digital era, cloud computing has become an essential component for businesses and individuals alike. The book "AWS Cloud Practitioner: From Basic to Advanced" delves into the world of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing, offering a comprehensive guide for beginners looking to advance their skills in this field. This ebook is designed to provide readers with a solid foundation in AWS
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Effective Business Intelligence with QuickSight

Boost your business IQ with Amazon QuickSight

by Rajesh Nadipalli ...

From data to actionable business insights using Amazon QuickSight!Key Features\[\*\] A practical hands-on guide to improving your business with the power of BI and Quicksight\[\*\] Immerse yourself with an end-to-end journey for effective analytics using QuickSight and related services\[\*\] Packed with real-world examples with Solution Architectures needed for a cloud-powered Business ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From data to actionable business insights using Amazon QuickSight!Key Features\[\*\] A practical hands-on guide to improving your business with the power of BI and Quicksight\[\*\] Immerse yourself with an end-to-end journey for effective analytics using QuickSight and related services\[\*\] Packed with real-world examples with Solution Architectures needed for a cloud-powered Business
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Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain

Understanding blockchain and Bitcoin architecture to build decentralized applications

by Kirankalyan Kulkarni ...

Get up and running with the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchainKey FeaturesLearn quick, effective, and easy ways to master blockchain and BitcoinUnderstand the impact of decentralization and discover ways to tackle itExplore the future of Bitcoin and blockchain and implement them in a business networkBook DescriptionBlockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get up and running with the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchainKey FeaturesLearn quick, effective, and easy ways to master blockchain and BitcoinUnderstand the impact of decentralization and discover ways to tackle itExplore the future of Bitcoin and blockchain and implement them in a business networkBook DescriptionBlockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and
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Mastering MongoDB 3.x

An expert's guide to building fault-tolerant MongoDB applications

by Alex Giamas ...

An expert\\'s guide to build fault tolerant MongoDB applicationKey Features\[\*\] Master the advanced modeling, querying, and administration techniques in MongoDB and become a MongoDB expert\[\*\] Covers the latest updates and Big Data features frequently used by professional MongoDB developers and administrators\[\*\] If your goal is to become a certified MongoDB professional, this book is your ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An expert\\'s guide to build fault tolerant MongoDB applicationKey Features\[\*\] Master the advanced modeling, querying, and administration techniques in MongoDB and become a MongoDB expert\[\*\] Covers the latest updates and Big Data features frequently used by professional MongoDB developers and administrators\[\*\] If your goal is to become a certified MongoDB professional, this book is your
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Algorithms and Data Structures for Massive Datasets

by Dzejla Medjedovic, Emin Tahirovic ...

Massive modern datasets make traditional data structures and algorithms grind to a halt. This fun and practical guide introduces cutting-edge techniques that can reliably handle even the largest distributed datasets.In Algorithms and Data Structures for Massive Datasets you will learn:Probabilistic sketching data structures for practical problemsChoosing the right database engine for your ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Massive modern datasets make traditional data structures and algorithms grind to a halt. This fun and practical guide introduces cutting-edge techniques that can reliably handle even the largest distributed datasets.In Algorithms and Data Structures for Massive Datasets you will learn:Probabilistic sketching data structures for practical problemsChoosing the right database engine for your
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Joe Celko's Complete Guide to NoSQL

What Every SQL Professional Needs to Know about Non-Relational Databases

by Joe Celko ...

Joe Celko's Complete Guide to NoSQL provides a complete overview of non-relational technologies so that you can become more nimble to meet the needs of your organization. As data continues to explode and grow more complex, SQL is becoming less useful for querying data and extracting meaning. In this new world of bigger and faster data, you will need to leverage non-relational technologies to get ... Read more

$40.99 USD

Joe Celko's Complete Guide to NoSQL provides a complete overview of non-relational technologies so that you can become more nimble to meet the needs of your organization. As data continues to explode and grow more complex, SQL is becoming less useful for querying data and extracting meaning. In this new world of bigger and faster data, you will need to leverage non-relational technologies to get
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Learning Informatica PowerCenter 10.x

Enterprise data warehousing and intelligent data centers for efficient data management solutions

by Rahul Malewar ...

Harness the power and simplicity of Informatica PowerCenter 10.x to build and manage efficient data management solutionsKey Features\[\*\]Master PowerCenter 10.x components to create, execute, monitor, and schedule ETL processes with a practical approach.\[\*\] An ideal guide to building the necessary skills and competencies to become an expert Informatica PowerCenter developer.\[\*\] A ... Read more

$41.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Harness the power and simplicity of Informatica PowerCenter 10.x to build and manage efficient data management solutionsKey Features\[\*\]Master PowerCenter 10.x components to create, execute, monitor, and schedule ETL processes with a practical approach.\[\*\] An ideal guide to building the necessary skills and competencies to become an expert Informatica PowerCenter developer.\[\*\] A
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The Case for the Chief Data Officer

Recasting the C-Suite to Leverage Your Most Valuable Asset

by Peter Aiken, Michael M. Gorman ...

Data are an organization's sole, non-depletable, non-degrading, durable asset. Engineered right, data's value increases over time because the added dimensions of time, geography, and precision. To achieve data's full organizational value, there must be dedicated individual to leverage data as assets - a Chief Data Officer or CDO who's three job pillars are: - Dedication solely to leveraging data ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Data are an organization's sole, non-depletable, non-degrading, durable asset. Engineered right, data's value increases over time because the added dimensions of time, geography, and precision. To achieve data's full organizational value, there must be dedicated individual to leverage data as assets - a Chief Data Officer or CDO who's three job pillars are: - Dedication solely to leveraging data
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Data Contracts

Developing Production-Grade Pipelines at Scale

by Chad Sanderson, Mark Freeman, B. E. Schmidt ...

Poor data quality can cause major problems for data teams, from breaking revenue-generating data pipelines to losing the trust of data consumers. Despite the importance of data quality, many data teams still struggle to avoid these issues—especially when their data is sourced from upstream workflows outside of their control. The solution: data contracts. Data contracts enable high-quality, well ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Poor data quality can cause major problems for data teams, from breaking revenue-generating data pipelines to losing the trust of data consumers. Despite the importance of data quality, many data teams still struggle to avoid these issues—especially when their data is sourced from upstream workflows outside of their control. The solution: data contracts. Data contracts enable high-quality, well
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Consul: Up and Running

Service Mesh for Any Runtime or Cloud

by Luke Kysow ...

With the advent of microservices, Kubernetes, public cloud, and hybrid computing, site reliability and DevOps engineers are facing more complexity than ever before. Service mesh is an exciting new technology that promises to help tackle this complexity. A service mesh provides you with a unified control plane to manage application networking across these distinct platforms.With this definitive ... Read more

$41.99 USD

With the advent of microservices, Kubernetes, public cloud, and hybrid computing, site reliability and DevOps engineers are facing more complexity than ever before. Service mesh is an exciting new technology that promises to help tackle this complexity. A service mesh provides you with a unified control plane to manage application networking across these distinct platforms.With this definitive
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Data Wrangling with Python

Creating actionable data from raw sources

by Dr. Tirthajyoti Sarkar, Shubhadeep Roychowdhury ...

Simplify your ETL processes with these hands-on data hygiene tips, tricks, and best practices.Key FeaturesFocus on the basics of data wranglingStudy various ways to extract the most out of your data in less timeBoost your learning curve with bonus topics like random data generation and data integrity checksBook DescriptionFor data to be useful and meaningful, it must be curated and refined. Data ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Simplify your ETL processes with these hands-on data hygiene tips, tricks, and best practices.Key FeaturesFocus on the basics of data wranglingStudy various ways to extract the most out of your data in less timeBoost your learning curve with bonus topics like random data generation and data integrity checksBook DescriptionFor data to be useful and meaningful, it must be curated and refined. Data
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The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation

The theorems, laws, and empowerments to guide your organization's digital transformation

by Bill Schmarzo ...

Build a continuously learning and adapting organization that can extract increasing levels of business, customer and operational value from the amalgamation of data and advanced analytics such as AI and Machine LearningKey FeaturesMaster the Big Data Business Model Maturity Index methodology to transition to a value-driven organizational mindsetAcquire implementable knowledge on digital ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build a continuously learning and adapting organization that can extract increasing levels of business, customer and operational value from the amalgamation of data and advanced analytics such as AI and Machine LearningKey FeaturesMaster the Big Data Business Model Maturity Index methodology to transition to a value-driven organizational mindsetAcquire implementable knowledge on digital
... Read more
Jupyter for Data Science

Exploratory analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization with Jupyter

by Toomey ...

Your one-stop guide to building an efficient data science pipeline using JupyterKey Features\[\*\]Get the most out of your Jupyter notebook to complete the trickiest of tasks in Data Science\[\*\]Learn all the tasks in the data science pipeline—from data acquisition to visualization—and implement them using Jupyter\[\*\]Get ahead of the curve by mastering all the applications of Jupyter for data ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Your one-stop guide to building an efficient data science pipeline using JupyterKey Features\[\*\]Get the most out of your Jupyter notebook to complete the trickiest of tasks in Data Science\[\*\]Learn all the tasks in the data science pipeline—from data acquisition to visualization—and implement them using Jupyter\[\*\]Get ahead of the curve by mastering all the applications of Jupyter for data
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Ensuring the Integrity of Electronic Health Records

The Best Practices for E-records Compliance

by Orlando López ...

Data integrity is a critical aspect to the design, implementation, and usage of any system which stores, processes, or retrieves data. The overall intent of any data integrity technique is the same: ensure data is recorded exactly as intended and, upon later retrieval, ensure the data is the same as it was when originally recorded. Any alternation to the data is then traced to the person who made ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Data integrity is a critical aspect to the design, implementation, and usage of any system which stores, processes, or retrieves data. The overall intent of any data integrity technique is the same: ensure data is recorded exactly as intended and, upon later retrieval, ensure the data is the same as it was when originally recorded. Any alternation to the data is then traced to the person who made
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The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)

Mastering complex data transformation with Power Query

by Rick de Groot, Melissa de Korte, Greg Deckler ...

Learn how to use the Power Query M formula language and its functions effectively for better data modeling and impactful business intelligence reports. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesGet comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced Power Query conceptsGain hands-on experience with practical examples based on real-world problemsDelve ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to use the Power Query M formula language and its functions effectively for better data modeling and impactful business intelligence reports. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesGet comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced Power Query conceptsGain hands-on experience with practical examples based on real-world problemsDelve
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Mastering spaCy

An end-to-end practical guide to implementing NLP applications using the Python ecosystem

by Duygu Altinok ...

Build end-to-end industrial-strength NLP models using advanced morphological and syntactic features in spaCy to create real-world applications with easeKey FeaturesGain an overview of what spaCy offers for natural language processingLearn details of spaCy's features and how to use them effectivelyWork through practical recipes using spaCyBook DescriptionspaCy is an industrial-grade, efficient NLP ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build end-to-end industrial-strength NLP models using advanced morphological and syntactic features in spaCy to create real-world applications with easeKey FeaturesGain an overview of what spaCy offers for natural language processingLearn details of spaCy's features and how to use them effectivelyWork through practical recipes using spaCyBook DescriptionspaCy is an industrial-grade, efficient NLP
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