Computer und IT
WordPress für Dummies (3. Auflg.)
Gestalten Sie mit WordPress Ihre Website - auch wenn Sie keinerlei Vorkenntnisse haben! Profitieren Sie von Tausenden meist kostenlosen Design-Vorlagen, den WordPress-Themes. WordPress begann als einfache Weblog-Software und ist inzwischen das beliebteste System zur Gestaltung von Webseiten überhaupt. Dieser Entwicklung trägt dieses Buch Rechnung: Hier finden Sie Rat und Hilfe - als Blogger, als Webdesigner, als Anfänger und als Umsteiger. Schritt für Schritt erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihre Website oder Ihren Blog aufbauen, Bilder und Videos einbinden und vieles mehr. Lisa Sabin-Wilson ist Mitinhaberin von WebDevStudios, einer Webagentur, die sich auf die Entwicklung von WordPress-Plugins und WordPress-Themes spezialisiert hat. Sie hält Vorträge zu WordPress und ist auch Autorin von "Webdesign mit WordPress für Dummies", einem WordPress-Buch für fortgeschrittene WordPress-Nutzer. VORWORT 9 Über die Autorin 9 Widmung 10 EINLEITUNG21 Über dieses Buch 21 Törichte Annahmen über den Leser 22 Symbole, die in diesem Buch verwendet werden 23 Wie es weitergeht 23 TEIL I: EINFÜHRUNG IN WORDPRESS 25 KAPITEL 1 DAS KANN WORDPRESS FÜR SIE TUN27 Die Leistungen von WordPress 27 Schnell und einfach einrichten 28 Den Funktionsumfang von WordPress erweitern 29 In der Community mitwirken 30 Eine WordPress-Plattform auswählen 31 Die gehostete Version von WordPress.com 32 Die selbst gehostete Version von WordPress.org 33 KAPITEL 2 WORDPRESS-GRUNDLAGEN 35 WordPress im Rampenlicht 35 Kleiner Einblick in die WordPress-Technologie 36 Archivierung Ihrer Veröffentlichungen 37 Austausch mit Ihren Lesern über Blogkommentare 38 Ihre Leser auf dem Laufenden halten 39 Trackbacks 41 Der Umgang mit Kommentar- und Trackback-Spam 42 Der Einsatz von WordPress als Content-Management-System 42 Unterschiede zwischen Website und Blog 42 Beispiele: Blog im Unterschied zu Website 43 Vor dem Start 45 TEIL II: WORDPRESS EINRICHTEN 47 KAPITEL 3 DAS BASISLAGER FÜR DEN BLOG EINRICHTEN 49 Ihre Domain einrichten 49 Domainnamenerweiterungen 50 Was kostet ein Domainname? 51 Ihren Domainnamen registrieren 51 Eine Heimat für Ihre Website finden 52 Hilfe beim Hosten von WordPress 53 Umgang mit Speicherplatz und Bandbreite 54 Die SFTP-Grundlagen 56 SFTP für Ihren Web-Account einrichten 57 Kostenlose und einfach bedienbare SFTP-Programme 60 Via SFTP mit dem Webserver verbinden 60 Dateien von A nach B übertragen 63 Dateien per SFTP bearbeiten 64 Dateizugriffsrechte ändern 65 WordPress installieren 67 Vorinstallierte WordPress-Versionen 67 WordPress von Hand installieren 67 Die MySQL-Datenbank einrichten 68 Die WordPress-Dateien hochladen 70 Der letzte Schritt: Das Installationsskript ausführen 72 KAPITEL 4 DAS WORDPRESS.ORG-DASHBOARD NUTZEN79 Im Dashboard anmelden 80 Das Dashboard nutzen 81 Auf einen Blick 82 Aktivität 83 Schneller Entwurf 84 WordPress-Veranstaltungen und Neuigkeiten 85 Das Dashboard nach Ihren Wünschen anordnen 85 Dashboard-Module entfernen 86 Die Inlinedokumentation und die Hilfe nutzen 87 Einstellungen im Dashboard vornehmen 88 Die Einstellungen anpassen 89 Allgemein 89 Schreiben 93 Lesen 94 Diskussion 96 Medien 101 Permalinks 103 Datenschutz 103 Ihr persönliches Profil erstellen 104 Das Format Ihrer Website einstellen 107 Beiträge 107 Medien 108 Seiten 108 Kommentare 109 Design 109 Plugins 110 Benutzer 110 Werkzeuge 111 KAPITEL 5 DIE REDAKTIONELLE ARBEIT AUFNEHMEN113 Themen in Kategorien einordnen 113 Den Namen einer Kategorie ändern 114 Neue Kategorien erstellen 116 Die Adresse von Beiträgen bearbeiten: Permalinks 119 Beitragslinks aufhübschen 119 Permalinks selbst anpassen 121 Die Funktionsfähigkeit der Permalinks auf Ihrem Server sicherstellen 122 Die umfangreichen WordPress-RSS-Optionen verwenden 124 Den ersten Beitrag schreiben 126 Einen Blogbeitrag verfassen 126 Einen Blogbeitrag formatieren 127 Andere Blocktypen erstellen 129 Beiträge mit Bildern, Videos und Sound aufpeppen 130 Feinschliff des Beitrags 131 Den Beitrag veröffentlichen 133 Beiträge bearbeiten 135 Wer spricht über Ihre Website? 136 Kommentare und Trackbacks verwalten 136 Kommentare und Trackbacks moderieren 138 Spam mit Akismet bekämpfen 138 TEIL III: WORDPRESS ERWEITERN 139 KAPITEL 6 MEDIENDATEIEN VERWALTEN: BILDER, AUDIOUND VIDEODATEIEN141 Bilder in Ihre Beiträge einfügen 141 Formatierung und Einstellungen für Bilder festlegen 143 Bilder bearbeiten 144 Eine Fotogalerie einfügen 145 Videos in Blogbeiträge einfügen 147 Audiodateien in Beiträge einfügen 149 Mediendateien verwalten 150 KAPITEL 7 WORDPRESS-PLUGINS OPTIMAL NUTZEN153 Was sind Plugins? 154 Die Plugins-Seite 155 Plugins mit einem Klick aktualisieren 157 Die mit WordPress ausgelieferten Plugins 159 Akismet einbinden 159 Hello Dolly 163 Die Grundlagen der Verwendung von Plugins 163 Plugins von Hand installieren 165 Die Dateien finden und herunterladen 165 Die Installationshinweise lesen 168 Plugins hochladen und aktivieren 168 Ein neues Plugin hochladen 169 Das Plugin aktivieren 171 Plugin-Optionen einstellen 171 Plugins deinstallieren 172 Die Open-Source-Umgebung verstehen 173 KAPITEL 8 WORDPRESS-THEMES FINDEN UND INSTALLIEREN175 Mit kostenlosen Themes loslegen 175 Kostenlose Themes finden 176 Unsichere Themes meiden 178 Themes in der Vorschau betrachten 178 Themes herunterladen 179 Ein neues Theme aktivieren 180 Themes vom Dashboard aus durchsuchen und installieren 182 Entscheidung für kommerzielle Themes 184 TEIL IV: WORDPRESS ANPASSEN 187 KAPITEL 9 THEMES UND TEMPLATES VERSTEHEN189 WordPress-Themes verwenden: Die Grundlagen 190 Anatomie eines Stylesheets 193 Template-Tags, Werte und Parameter 195 Die Grundlagen 196 Parameter verwenden 197 Häufig verwendete Tags anpassen 198 Neue Widget-Bereiche erstellen 198 Ihr Widget registrieren 199 Neue Widgets in Ihrer Seite anzeigen 200 Die Anpassung mit Funktionen vereinfachen 200 Häufige Probleme beheben 201 Der Hauptindex und die Schleife 201 Das Kopfzeilen-Template 204 Das Seitenleisten-Template 208 Das Fußzeilen-Template 208 Weitere Template-Dateien 209 Blog-Beiträge mit Template-Tags individualisieren 210 Ein Theme zusammensetzen 211 Die Templates verbinden 211 Zusätzliche Stylesheets verwenden 219 KAPITEL 10 WORDPRESS-THEMES ANPASSEN221 Die Header-Grafik ändern 222 Die Bildabmessungen beachten 223 Eine Kopfzeilengrafik hochladen 223 Ihr Theme mit CSS personalisieren 225 CSS-Selektoren 226 CSS-IDs und -Klassen 226 CSS-Eigenschaften und -Werte 228 Grundlegende HTML-Techniken für Ihre Site 228 Grundelemente für ein individuelles Erscheinungsbild der Site anpassen 229 Schriftfamilie, -farbe- und -größe ändern 229Rahmen gestalterisch einsetzen 232Weitere Ressourcen 232Fortgeschrittene Theme-Entwicklung 232Einen guten Ausgangspunkt finden 233Das Theme an Ihre Bedürfnisse anpassen 233Neue Template-Dateien hinzufügen 234Templates mit Namensparametern erstellen 234Template-Parts erstellen und verwenden 236Inhaltsspezifische Standard-Templates 240Seiten-Templates einsetzen 242Deaktivierte Theme-Features hinzuschalten 243Benutzerdefinierte Navigationsmenüs hinzuschalten 244Benutzerdefinierte Beitragstypen hinzuschalten 251Unterstützung für Beitragsformate hinzufügen 258KAPITEL 11 PARENT- UND CHILD-THEMES NUTZEN269Themes mit Child-Themes anpassen 269Ein Child-Theme erzeugen 270Den Stil eines Parent-Themes laden 272Das Parent-Theme gestalten 274Bilder in Child-Themes verwenden 275Die Theme-Struktur durch Child-Themes verändern 278Übergeordnete Template-Dateien außer Kraft setzen 279Neue Template-Dateien hinzufügen 279Template-Dateien entfernen 280Die Theme-Funktionen verändern 281Ein Parent-Theme vorbereiten 282KAPITEL 12 WORDPRESS ALS CONTENT-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM (CMS) 285Die Startseite Ihrer Website erstellen 286Eine statische Seite erzeugen 288Eine statische Seite als Startseite festlegen 290Der Seite einen Webseitenlook zuweisen 291Einen Blog in Ihre Website einfügen 292Eine leere Seite für den Blog erstellen 293Die neue Seite als Blogseite definieren 293Benutzerdefinierte Seitenvorlagen für unterschiedliche Layouts und Stile erstellen 294Das Standard-Seiten-Template (page.php) öffnen 294Ein neues Seiten-Template erstellen 295Zwei Seiten-Templates vergleichen 297Inhalte aus einer einzigen Kategorie holen 297Ein näherer Blick auf einige Parameter 298Das Tag WP_Query(); hinzufügen 298Unterschiedliche Seitenleisten- und Fußzeilen-Templates erstellen 300Benutzerdefinierte Stile für Beiträge auf der Startseite, Kategorien und Schlagwörter erstellen 301Ihre WordPress-Site für Suchmaschinen optimieren 303Keywords in die Website einfügen 303Beitrags- und Seitentitel für den Suchmaschinen-Erfolg optimieren 304Für Ihre Leser schreiben 305Suchmaschinentaugliche Kategorien erstellen 305Bilder mit dem -Tag versehen 306KAPITEL 13 MEHRERE SITES MIT WORDPRESS HOSTEN 307Vorüberlegungen zum Webhosting 307Die WordPress-Netzwerkfunktion aktivieren 309DNS (Domain Name Server) 311Apache mod_rewrite 311Virtual Host 312PHP (PHP Hypertext Processor) 312Das Netzwerk in Ihrer Site installieren 313Das Dashboard-Menü »Netzwerkverwaltung« 315Ihr Netzwerk verwalten 317Einstellungen 318Websites 323Benutzer 326Themes 328Plugins 329Aktualisierungen 331Spam-Registrierungen und Splogs bekämpfen 331Splogger mit Einstellungen und Code erkennen 331Plugins zur Spam-Bekämpfung 332KAPITEL 14 UPGRADE, SICHERUNG UND UMZUG333Benachrichtigung über verfügbare Upgrades 334Sicherung Ihrer Daten 335WordPress automatisch aktualisieren 336WordPress manuell aktualisieren 338Eine vorhandene Website nach WordPress migrieren 339Warum umziehen? 340Vorbereitung auf den großen Umzug 340Templates konvertieren 342Mit der Website nach WordPress umziehen 342Import aus Blogger 343Import aus LiveJournal 345Import aus Movable Type und TypePad 346Import aus Tumblr 348Import aus WordPress 349Import aus einem RSS-Feed 350Andere Importressourcen finden 351Mit Ihrer Website zu einem anderen Hosting-Service umziehen 352Manueller Umzug 352Datensicherung und Umzug mit einem Plugin 354TEIL V: DER TOP-TEN-TEIL 355KAPITEL 15 ZEHN BELIEBTE WORDPRESS-PLUGINS357AppPresser – Mobile App Framework 357Jetpack 358All in One SEO Pack 361Redirection 361BackupBuddy 361WP-Print 362WP Super Cache 363WooCommerce 363Google XML Sitemaps 364Sucuri Sitecheck Malware Scanner 364KAPITEL 16 ZEHN KOSTENLOSE WORDPRESS-THEMES365Hybrid Core 365Hestia 366Responsive 366P2 367Annotum Base 368Blackbird 368Esquire 369Nisarg 370WP-Creativix 370Optics 370Stichwortverzeichnis 375
Raspberry Pi Full Stack
This book will take you on a whirlwind tour of full-stack web application development using Raspberry Pi. You will learn how to build an application from the ground up.You will gain experience and know-how of technologies including:- The Linux operating system and command line.- The Python programming language.- The Raspberry Pi General Purpose Input Output pins (GPIOs).- The Nginx web server.- Flask Python web application microframework.- JQuery and CSS for creating user interfaces.- Dealing with time zones.- Creating charts with Plotly and Google Charts.- Data logging with Google Sheet.- Developing applets with IFTTT.- Securing your application with SSL.- Receiving SMS notifications to your phone using Twilio.This book will also teach you how to set up a remote wireless Arduino sensor node and collect data from it. Your Raspberry Pi web application will be able to process Arduino node data in the same way it processes data from its onboard sensor.Raspberry Pi Full Stack will teach you many skills essential to building Web and Internet of Things applications.The application you will build in this project is a platform that you can extend upon. This is just the start of what you can do with a Raspberry Pi and the software and hardware components that you will learn about.This book is supported by the author via a dedicated discussion space.Dr. Peter Dalmaris is an educator, an electrical engineer and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics andauthor of several technical books. As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peter's mission is to explore technology and help educate the world.
Serverless Swift
Decrease development time to market with Serverless Swift—the event-based modern architecture for full stack developers. This book reviews how to use the Apache OpenWhisk framework to enrich your standalone applications with cloud-based functionalities from data sources up to Artificial Intelligence.You'll leverage serverless in your mobile apps with use case scenarios and gain the skills that will allow you to create robust, performant, secure yet economically viable systems in a cloud native environment. Finally, you'll see how to participate in the creation and further development of this open source project with Apache Foundation, which is supported by IBM, Google, and othersServerless has become a new style of coding, and it can be used to offload your mobile apps without incurring unnecessary costs. Get a solid, hands-on introduction into serverless, function-as-a-service, and cloud function technologies and learn why startups and enterprises are so excited about using them.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN* Employ Apache OpenWhisk in your apps* Expand your iOS skills with Cloud Native Serverless programming* Use a Docker container as a Polyglot actionWHO THIS BOOK IS FORDevelopers, development leaders in the enterprise, and startup CTOs who want to learn a leading technology for the cloud in order to enrich applications with SaaS, Social Networks, and cloud based AI and APIs.LENNART FRANTZELL is a Developer Advocate with IBM in San Francisco, focusing on Blockchain and AI. Born in Sweden, Lennart moved to Silicon Valley in the late 1980s to WORK WITH EXPERT SYSTEMS. He worked on a team that specialized in taking prototypes from IBM Research and productizing them, making them ready for distribution to all over the world. When the "AI Winter" put the breaks to development of Expert Systems, Lennart moved to Object Oriented programming and from there to the IBM Internet Division, part of the burgeoning Internet and Web movement in the late 1990s.MAREK SADOWSKI is a full stack developer advocate, a robotics startup founder and an entrepreneur. Born in Poland, he has about 20 years experience in consulting large enterprises in America, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and Africa. As a graduate from the International Space University, Marek pioneered research on VR goggles for the virtual reality system to control robots on Mars in NASA Ames in 1999. He also founded a startup to deliver robotics solutions and services for industries. In 2014, Marek moved to Silicon Valley to promote Edge, IoT, robotics, and mobile solutions driven with AI, APIs, Cloud Native.Chapter 1: Introducing ServerlessChapter 2: Actors in the Serverless spaceChapter 3: Apache OpenWhisk - OpenSource projectChapter 4: Hello World from Apache OpenWhisk in SwiftChapter 5: Apache OpenWhisk Deep DiveChapter 6 : Create an iOS app Using Serverless SwiftChapter 7: Use CasesChapter 8: Cloud Native Development Best PracticesChapter 9 : ConclusionsAppendix: Signing up for the IBM Cloud Account
Hands-on Time Series Analysis with Python
Learn the concepts of time series from traditional to bleeding-edge techniques. This book uses comprehensive examples to clearly illustrate statistical approaches and methods of analyzing time series data and its utilization in the real world. All the code is available in Jupyter notebooks.You'll begin by reviewing time series fundamentals, the structure of time series data, pre-processing, and how to craft the features through data wrangling. Next, you'll look at traditional time series techniques like ARMA, SARIMAX, VAR, and VARMA using trending framework like StatsModels and pmdarima.The book also explains building classification models using sktime, and covers advanced deep learning-based techniques like ANN, CNN, RNN, LSTM, GRU and Autoencoder to solve time series problem using Tensorflow. It concludes by explaining the popular framework fbprophet for modeling time series analysis. After reading Hands -On Time Series Analysis with Python, you'll be able to apply these new techniques in industries, such as oil and gas, robotics, manufacturing, government, banking, retail, healthcare, and more.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:· Explains basics to advanced concepts of time series· How to design, develop, train, and validate time-series methodologies· What are smoothing, ARMA, ARIMA, SARIMA,SRIMAX, VAR, VARMA techniques in time series and how to optimally tune parameters to yield best results· Learn how to leverage bleeding-edge techniques such as ANN, CNN, RNN, LSTM, GRU, Autoencoder to solve both Univariate and multivariate problems by using two types of data preparation methods for time series.· Univariate and multivariate problem solving using fbprophet.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORData scientists, data analysts, financial analysts, and stock market researchersVISHWAS B V is a Data Scientist, AI researcher and Sr. AI Consultant, Currently living in Bengaluru(INDIA). His highest qualification is Master of Technology in Software Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, and his primary focus and inspiration is Data Warehousing, Big Data, Data Science (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Timeseries, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, and Operation Research). He has over seven years of IT experience currently working at Infosys as Data Scientist & Sr. AI Consultant. He has also worked on Data Migration, Data Profiling, ETL & ELT, OWB, Python, PL/SQL, Unix Shell Scripting, Azure ML Studio, Azure Cognitive Services, and AWS.ASHISH PATEL is a Senior Data Scientist, AI researcher, and AI Consultant with over seven years of experience in the field of AI, Currently living in Ahmedabad(INDIA). He has a Master of Engineering Degree from Gujarat Technological University and his keen interest and ambition to research in the following domains such as (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Time series, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Audio Analytics, Signal Processing, Sensor Technology, IoT, Computer Vision). He is currently working as Senior Data Scientist for Cynet infotech Pvt Ltd. He has published more than 15 + Research papers in the field of Data Science with Reputed Publications such as IEEE. He holds Rank 3 as a kernel master in Kaggle. Ashish has immense experience working on cross-domain projects involving a wide variety of data, platforms, and technologiesChapter 1: Time Series and its CharacteristicsChapter 2: Data Wrangling and Preparation for Time SeriesChapter 3: Smoothing MethodsChapter 4: Regression Extension Techniques for Time SeriesChapter 5: Bleeding Edge TechniquesChapter 6: Bleeding Edge Techniques for Univariate Time SeriesChapter 7: Bleeding Edge Techniques for Multivariate Time SeriesChapter 8: Prophet
Practical Test Automation
Learn the principles behind test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) and see how Jasmine, RSpec and Cucumber can be used to your advantage. This book examines some of the leading technologies used for testing.You'll see how to use Jasmine’s features to work with a JavaScript application. You will learn how to use Mini Test and RSpec with Ruby and Rubymine. Finally, you’ll use Cucumber to develop your software using a BDD approach.Understanding test automation is a vital skill for any web developer. Practical Test Automation breaks down for you some of the important TDD and BDD technologies on the modern web.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN* Test an example JavaScript application with Jasmine* Use Jasmine with JS Bin* Work with Minitest for test-driven development* Test an example Ruby project with RSpec* Use Cucumber and Gherkin for behavior-driven development* Integrate Cucumber with RSpec WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for anyone who wants to learn test automation and more about test-driven development and behavior-driven development.PANOS MATSINOPOULOS loves developing programs, both for web browsers and for mobile apps. He has been doing that for the past 25 years and has developed numerous applications. He also loves writing books, blogging and teaching computer programming. He has organized a lot of programming classes for kids, adults and elderly people. You can read find him on Twitter @pmatsino.PRACTICAL TEST AUTOMATIONChapter 1. Introduction to JasmineChapter 2. Advanced JasmineChapter 3. Using MinitestChapter 4. Introduction to RSpecChapter 5. Useful RSpec ToolsChapter 6. Introduction to CucumberChapter 7. Advanced Cucumber
Hacking of Computer Networks
The objective of the book is to summarize to the user with main topics in computer networking hacking.The book consists of the following parts:Part 1: Lab SetupPart2: Foot printing and ReconnaissancePart 3: Scanning MethodologyPart 4: EnumerationPart 5:System HackingPart 6: Trojans and Backdoors and VirusesPart 7: Sniffer and Phishing HackingPart 8: Hacking Web ServersPart 9:Hacking Windows and Linux SystemsPart 10: Wireless HackingPart 11: Hacking Mobile ApplicationsI am Dr. Hidaia Mahmoud Mohamed Alassouli. I completed my PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Czech Technical University by February 2003, and my M. Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Bahrain University by June 1995. I completed also one study year of most important courses in telecommunication and computer engineering courses in Islamic university in Gaza. So, I covered most important subjects in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering during my study. My nationality is Palestinian from gaza strip.I obtained a lot of certified courses in MCSE, SPSS, Cisco (CCNA), A+, Linux.I worked as Electrical, Telecommunicating and Computer Engineer in a lot of institutions. I worked also as a computer networking administrator. I had considerable undergraduate teaching experience in several types of courses in many universities. I handled teaching the most important subjects in Electrical and Telecommunication and Computer Engineering. I could publish a lot of papers a top-tier journals and conference proceedings, besides I published a lot of books in Publishing and Distribution houses.I wrote a lot of important Arabic articles on online news websites. I also have my own magazine website that I publish on it all my articles: http:// www.anticorruption.000space.comMy personal website: www.hidaia-alassouli.000space.comEmail: hidaia_alassouli@hotmail.com
Hands on Hacking
A FAST, HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO OFFENSIVE HACKING TECHNIQUESHands-On Hacking teaches readers to see through the eyes of their adversary and apply hacking techniques to better understand real-world risks to computer networks and data. Readers will benefit from the author's years of experience in the field hacking into computer networks and ultimately training others in the art of cyber-attacks. This book holds no punches and explains the tools, tactics and procedures used by ethical hackers and criminal crackers alike.We will take you on a journey through a hacker’s perspective when focused on the computer infrastructure of a target company, exploring how to access the servers and data. Once the information gathering stage is complete, you’ll look for flaws and their known exploits—including tools developed by real-world government financed state-actors.* An introduction to the same hacking techniques that malicious hackers will use against an organization* Written by infosec experts with proven history of publishing vulnerabilities and highlighting security flaws* Based on the tried and tested material used to train hackers all over the world in the art of breaching networks* Covers the fundamental basics of how computer networks are inherently vulnerable to attack, teaching the student how to apply hacking skills to uncover vulnerabilitiesWe cover topics of breaching a company from the external network perimeter, hacking internal enterprise systems and web application vulnerabilities. Delving into the basics of exploitation with real-world practical examples, you won't find any hypothetical academic only attacks here. From start to finish this book will take the student through the steps necessary to breach an organization to improve its security.Written by world-renowned cybersecurity experts and educators, Hands-On Hacking teaches entry-level professionals seeking to learn ethical hacking techniques. If you are looking to understand penetration testing and ethical hacking, this book takes you from basic methods to advanced techniques in a structured learning format.MATTHEW HICKEY is an expert in offensive security testing, discovering vulnerabilities used by malicious attackers, as well as a developer of exploits and security testing tools. He is a co-founder of Hacker House. JENNIFER ARCURI is an entrepreneur, public speaker and Certified Ethical Hacker. She is the CEO and founder of Hacker House. Foreword xviiiIntroduction xxCHAPTER 1 HACKING A BUSINESS CASE 1All Computers are Broken 2The Stakes 4What’s Stolen and Why It’s Valuable 4The Internet of Vulnerable Things 4Blue, Red, and Purple Teams 5Blue Teams 5Red Teams 5Purple Teams 7Hacking is Part of Your Company’s Immune System 9Summary 11Notes 12CHAPTER 2 HACKING ETHICALLY AND LEGALLY 13Laws That Affect Your Work 14Criminal Hacking 15Hacking Neighborly 15Legally Gray 16Penetration Testing Methodologies 17Authorization 18Responsible Disclosure 19Bug Bounty Programs 20Legal Advice and Support 21Hacker House Code of Conduct 22Summary 22CHAPTER 3 BUILDING YOUR HACK BOX 23Hardware for Hacking 24Linux or BSD? 26Host Operating Systems 27Gentoo Linux 27Arch Linux 28Debian 28Ubuntu 28Kali Linux 29Verifying Downloads 29Disk Encryption 31Essential Software 33Firewall 34Password Manager 35Email 36Setting Up VirtualBox 36Virtualization Settings 37Downloading and Installing VirtualBox 37Host-Only Networking 37Creating a Kali Linux VM 40Creating a Virtual Hard Disk 42Inserting a Virtual CD 43Virtual Network Adapters 44Labs 48Guest Additions 51Testing Your Virtual Environment 52Creating Vulnerable Servers 53Summary 54CHAPTER 4 OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE GATHERING 55Does Your Client Need an OSINT Review? 56What are You Looking For? 57Where Do You Find It? 58OSINT Tools 59Grabbing Email Addresses from Google 59Google Dorking the Shadows 62A Brief Introduction to Passwd and Shadow Files 62The Google Hacking Database 65Have You Been “Pwned” Yet? 66OSINT Framework Recon-ng 67Recon-ng Under the Hood 74Harvesting the Web 75Document Metadata 76Maltego 80Social Media Networks 81Shodan 83Protecting Against OSINT 85Summary 86CHAPTER 5 THE DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM 87The Implications of Hacking DNS 87A Brief History of DNS 88The DNS Hierarchy 88A Basic DNS Query 89Authority and Zones 92DNS Resource Records 92BIND9 95DNS Hacking Toolkit 98Finding Hosts 98WHOIS 98Brute-Forcing Hosts with Recon-ng 100Host 101Finding the SOA with Dig 102Hacking a Virtual Name Server 103Port Scanning with Nmap 104Digging for Information 106Specifying Resource Records 108Information Leak CHAOS 111Zone Transfer Requests 113Information-Gathering Tools 114Fierce 115Dnsrecon 116Dnsenum 116Searching for Vulnerabilities and Exploits 118Searchsploit 118Other Sources 119DNS Traffic Amplification 120Metasploit 121Carrying Out a Denial-of-Service Attack 125DoS Attacks with Metasploit 126DNS Spoofi ng 128DNS Cache Poisoning 129DNS Cache Snooping 131DNSSEC 131Fuzzing 132Summary 134CHAPTER 6 ELECTRONIC MAIL 135The Email Chain 135Message Headers 137Delivery Status Notifications 138The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 141Sender Policy Framework 143Scanning a Mail Server 145Complete Nmap Scan Results (TCP) 149Probing the SMTP Service 152Open Relays 153The Post Office Protocol 155The Internet Message Access Protocol 157Mail Software 158Exim 159Sendmail 159Cyrus 160PHP Mail 160Webmail 161User Enumeration via Finger 162Brute-Forcing the Post Office 167The Nmap Scripting Engine 169CVE-2014-0160: The Heartbleed Bug 172Exploiting CVE-2010-4345 180Got Root? 183Upgrading Your Shell 184Exploiting CVE-2017-7692 185Summary 188CHAPTER 7 THE WORLD WIDE WEB OF VULNERABILITIES 191The World Wide Web 192The Hypertext Transfer Protocol 193HTTP Methods and Verbs 195HTTP Response Codes 196Stateless 198Cookies 198Uniform Resource Identifiers 200LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP 201Web Server: Apache 202Database: MySQL 203Server-Side Scripting: PHP 203Nginx 205Microsoft IIS 205Creepy Crawlers and Spiders 206The Web Server Hacker’s Toolkit 206Port Scanning a Web Server 207Manual HTTP Requests 210Web Vulnerability Scanning 212Guessing Hidden Web Content 216Nmap 217Directory Busting 218Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities 219Uploading Files 220WebDAV 220Web Shell with Weevely 222HTTP Authentication 223Common Gateway Interface 225Shellshock 226Exploiting Shellshock Using Metasploit 227Exploiting Shellshock with cURL and Netcat 228SSL, TLS, and Heartbleed 232Web Administration Interfaces 238Apache Tomcat 238Webmin 240phpMyAdmin 241Web Proxies 242Proxychains 243Privilege Escalation 245Privilege Escalation Using DirtyCOW 246Summary 249CHAPTER 8 VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS 251What is a VPN? 251Internet Protocol Security 253Internet Key Exchange 253Transport Layer Security and VPNs 254User Databases and Authentication 255SQL Database 255RADIUS 255LDAP 256PAM 256TACACS+ 256The NSA and VPNs 257The VPN Hacker’s Toolkit 257VPN Hacking Methodology 257Port Scanning a VPN Server 258Hping3 259UDP Scanning with Nmap 261IKE-scan 262Identifying Security Association Options 263Aggressive Mode 265OpenVPN 267LDAP 275OpenVPN and Shellshock 277Exploiting CVE-2017-5618 278Summary 281CHAPTER 9 FILES AND FILE SHARING 283What is Network-Attached Storage? 284File Permissions 284NAS Hacking Toolkit 287Port Scanning a File Server 288The File Transfer Protocol 289The Trivial File Transfer Protocol 291Remote Procedure Calls 292RPCinfo 294Server Message Block 295NetBIOS and NBT 296Samba Setup 298Enum4Linux 299SambaCry (CVE-2017-7494) 303Rsync 306Network File System 308NFS Privilege Escalation 309Searching for Useful Files 311Summary 312CHAPTER 10 UNIX 315UNIX System Administration 316Solaris 316UNIX Hacking Toolbox 318Port Scanning Solaris 319Telnet 320Secure Shell 324RPC 326CVE-2010-4435 329CVE-1999-0209 329CVE-2017-3623 330Hacker’s Holy Grail EBBSHAVE 331EBBSHAVE Version 4 332EBBSHAVE Version 5 335Debugging EBBSHAVE 335R-services 338The Simple Network Management Protocol 339Ewok 341The Common UNIX Printing System 341The X Window System 343Cron and Local Files 347The Common Desktop Environment 351EXTREMEPARR 351Summary 353CHAPTER 11 DATABASES 355Types of Databases 356Flat-File Databases 356Relational Databases 356Nonrelational Databases 358Structured Query Language 358User-Defined Functions 359The Database Hacker’s Toolbox 360Common Database Exploitation 360Port Scanning a Database Server 361MySQL 362Exploring a MySQL Database 362MySQL Authentication 373PostgreSQL 374Escaping Database Software 377Oracle Database 378MongoDB 381Redis 381Privilege Escalation via Databases 384Summary 392CHAPTER 12 WEB APPLICATIONS 395The OWASP Top 10 396The Web Application Hacker’s Toolkit 397Port Scanning a Web Application Server 397Using an Intercepting Proxy 398Setting Up Burp Suite Community Edition 399Using Burp Suite Over HTTPS 407Manual Browsing and Mapping 412Spidering 415Identifying Entry Points 418Web Vulnerability Scanners 418Zed Attack Proxy 419Burp Suite Professional 420Skipfish 421Finding Vulnerabilities 421Injection 421SQL Injection 422SQLmap 427Drupageddon 433Protecting Against SQL Injection 433Other Injection Flaws 434Broken Authentication 434Sensitive Data Exposure 436XML External Entities 437CVE-2014-3660 437Broken Access Controls 439Directory Traversal 440Security Misconfiguration 441Error Pages and Stack Traces 442Cross-Site Scripting 442The Browser Exploitation Framework 445More about XSS Flaws 450XSS Filter Evasion 450Insecure Deserialization 452Known Vulnerabilities 453Insufficient Logging and Monitoring 453Privilege Escalation 454Summary 455CHAPTER 13 MICROSOFT WINDOWS 457Hacking Windows vs. Linux 458Domains, Trees, and Forests 458Users, Groups, and Permissions 461Password Hashes 461Antivirus Software 462Bypassing User Account Control 463Setting Up a Windows VM 464A Windows Hacking Toolkit 466Windows and the NSA 467Port Scanning Windows Server 467Microsoft DNS 469Internet Information Services 470Kerberos 471Golden Tickets 472NetBIOS 473LDAP 474Server Message Block 474ETERNALBLUE 476Enumerating Users 479Microsoft RPC 489Task Scheduler 497Remote Desktop 497The Windows Shell 498PowerShell 501Privilege Escalation with PowerShell 502PowerSploit and AMSI 503Meterpreter 504Hash Dumping 505Passing the Hash 506Privilege Escalation 507Getting SYSTEM 508Alternative Payload Delivery Methods 509Bypassing Windows Defender 512Summary 514CHAPTER 14 PASSWORDS 517Hashing 517The Password Cracker’s Toolbox 519Cracking 519Hash Tables and Rainbow Tables 523Adding Salt 525Into the /etc/shadow 526Different Hash Types 530MD5 530SHA-1 531SHA-2 531SHA256 531SHA512 531bcrypt 531CRC16/CRC32 532PBKDF2 532Collisions 533Pseudo-hashing 533Microsoft Hashes 535Guessing Passwords 537The Art of Cracking 538Random Number Generators 539Summary 540CHAPTER 15 WRITING REPORTS 543What is a Penetration Test Report? 544Common Vulnerabilities Scoring System 545Attack Vector 545Attack Complexity 546Privileges Required 546User Interaction 547Scope 547Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact 547Report Writing as a Skill 549What Should a Report Include? 549Executive Summary 550Technical Summary 551Assessment Results 551Supporting Information 552Taking Notes 553Dradis Community Edition 553Proofreading 557Delivery 558Summary 559Index 561
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Tribe of Hackers Blue Team
BLUE TEAM DEFENSIVE ADVICE FROM THE BIGGEST NAMES IN CYBERSECURITYThe Tribe of Hackers team is back. This new guide is packed with insights on blue team issues from the biggest names in cybersecurity. Inside, dozens of the world’s leading Blue Team security specialists show you how to harden systems against real and simulated breaches and attacks. You’ll discover the latest strategies for blocking even the most advanced red-team attacks and preventing costly losses. The experts share their hard-earned wisdom, revealing what works and what doesn’t in the real world of cybersecurity.Tribe of Hackers Blue Team goes beyond the bestselling, original Tribe of Hackers book and delves into detail on defensive and preventative techniques. Learn how to grapple with the issues that hands-on security experts and security managers are sure to build into their blue team exercises.* Discover what it takes to get started building blue team skills* Learn how you can defend against physical and technical penetration testing* Understand the techniques that advanced red teamers use against high-value targets* Identify the most important tools to master as a blue teamer* Explore ways to harden systems against red team attacks* Stand out from the competition as you work to advance your cybersecurity careerAuthored by leaders in cybersecurity attack and breach simulations, the Tribe of Hackers series is perfect for those new to blue team security, experienced practitioners, and cybersecurity team leaders. Tribe of Hackers Blue Team has the real-world advice and practical guidance you need to advance your information security career and ready yourself for the blue team defense.MARCUS J. CAREY is a cybersecurity researcher and inventor with patents in cryptography and cybersecurity and more than 25 years of experience in protecting the public, private, and government sectors. He was the Founder and CEO of Threatcare, which was acquired by ReliaQuest. Follow Marcus on Twitter at @marcusjcarey. JENNIFER JIN graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017 and started her first job at Threatcare soon after. She became Threatcare's Head of Communications and Marketing before Threatcare was acquired by ReliaQuest. Jennifer helped host the very first Tribe of Hackers Summit and is the co-author of Tribe of Hackers. Follow Jennifer on Twitter at @jen_jin. Acknowledgments viiForeword ixIntroduction xi01 Marcus J. Carey 102 Danny Akacki 603 Ricky Banda 904 William Bengtson 1405 Amanda Berlin 2006 O’Shea Bowens 2707 John Breth 3108 Lee Brotherston 3809 Ronald Bushar 4710 Christopher Caruso 5611 Eddie Clark 6612 Mark Clayton 7413 Ayman Elsawah 8014 Sahan Fernando 9115 Stephen Hilt 9616 Bea Hughes 10117 Terence Jackson 10918 Tanya Janca 11319 Ruth Juma 11920 Brendon Kelley 12321 Shawn Kirkland 12922 Sami Laiho 13923 Kat Maddox 14324 Jeffrey Man 14725 April Mardock 15426 Bright Gameli Mawudor 15927 Duncan McAlynn 16428 Frank McGovern 17029 Donald McFarlane 17230 Nathan McNulty 18031 James Medlock 18732 Daniel Miessler 19233 Alyssa Miller 19634 Maggie Morganti 20535 Justin Moss 21136 Mark Orlando 21837 Mitch Parker 22438 Stuart Peck 23139 Carlos Perez 23640 Quiessence Phillips 24241 Lauren Proehl 24842 Josh Rickard 25543 Megan Roddie 26644 Jason Schorr 27045 Chris Sistrunk 27446 Jayson E. Street 28047 Michael Tanji 28648 Ronnie Tokazowski 29449 Ashley Tolbert 29850 Ismael Valenzuela 30451 Dave Venable 32152 Robert "TProphet" Walker 32653 Jake Williams 33454 Robert Willis 340
VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization on vSphere 6.7 Study Guide
Includes online interactive learning environment with: * 2 custom practice exams * More than 60 electronic flashcards * Searchable key term glossary Everything You Need to Prepare for Exam 2V0-21.19, Updated for vSphere 6.7 The VCP6-DCV VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization on vSphere 6.7 Study Guide is an indispensable resource for anyone preparing to take exam 2V0-21.19. Sybex's proven learning approach and valuable tools ensure you'll feel thoroughly confident when the day of the exam arrives. Readers can also leverage additional resources and training materials provided through the Sybex online learning environment. Most importantly, this guide teaches you practical skills that you'll apply as a VMware professional. It doesn't merely prepare you for exam 2V0-21.19. It prepares you for your career. Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for: * Configuring and Administering vSphere Security, Networking, and Storage * Upgrading a vSphere Deployment * Administering and Managing vSphere Resources * Backing up and Recovering a vSphere Deployment * Troubleshooting a vSphere Deployment * Deploying and Customizing ESXi Hosts * Configuring and Administering vSphere and vCenter Availability Solutions * Administering and Managing vSphere Virtual Machines ABOUT THE VCP-DCV PROGRAM The VMware Certified Professional-Datacenter Virtualization 2020 (VCP-DCV 2020) program prepares VCP candidates to configure, manage, and troubleshoot a VSphere 6.7 infrastructure. Because candidates must complete VMware's authorized training course, as well as the exam, it's important to prepare with the best tools and resources available. Interactive learning environment Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain access to: Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams. Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. More than 300 online questions total. More than 60 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared Master vSphere 6 virtualization with hands-on practice and bonus preview exams VCP6-DCV: VMware Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization on vSphere 6 Study Guide is your ultimate guide to preparing for exam 2VO-621. This Study Guide provides 100% coverage of all exam objectives and offers a unique set of study tools including assessment tests, objective map, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and much more so you can be confident come exam day. You will also receive access to the superior Sybex interactive online learning environment that provides additional study tools including electronic flashcards and bonus practice exams. More than just a study guide, this book bridges the gap between exam prep and real-world on the job skills by focusing on the key information VMware professionals need to do the job. You'll master the vCenter Server and ESXi from planning and installation through upgrade and security, and develop an in-depth understanding of vSphere networking and storage, vApp deployment, service level establishment, troubleshooting, monitoring implementation, and so much more. * Study 100% of exam 2V0-621 objectives * Practice your skills with hands-on exercises * Gain professional insight from real-world scenarios * Test your understanding with review questions, practice tests, and more Virtualization is the number-one IT priority for organizations across public and private sectors, and VMware is the dominant force in the virtualization space. The VCP6-DCV certification gives you a highly marketable credential in terms of employment, but first you must pass this challenging exam. VCP6-DCV gives you the power of Sybex exam prep and the skills you need to excel at the job. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Jon Hall is a Certification Development, Technical Training, and Education Services Management Professional with over a decade of experience working for VMware Education Services. He assisted in the development of numerous VMware certifications, and currently holds 13 VMware certifications, along with certifications from HP, Cisco, and others. Joshua Andrews is a VMware expert, blogger, and certification enthusiast. He currently holds numerous VMware certifications, including VCP6-DCV, VCAP6-DCV, VCIX-DCV, and VCIX-NV. He has also received the VMware vExpert designation every year since 2012. Introduction xxi Assessment Test xxxi Chapter 1 What’s New in vSphere 6.7 1 Accessing vSphere 2 VMware vSphere Client 2 Application Programming Interface 8 Topology and UI Updates for VCSA 8 External Platform Services Controller 8 Update Manager 10 Storage Updates 18 Persistent Memory 19 Remote Direct Memory Access 19 vSAN 20 Security Updates 22 Virtual Machines 24 Content Library 24 Per-VM EVC 40 Summary 41 Exam Essentials 42 Review Questions 43 Chapter 2 Configuring and Administering Security in a vSphere Datacenter 47 Configuring and Administering Role-Based Access Controls 49 What Is a Privilege? 49 What Is a Task? 49 What Is a Role? 50 Assigning Permissions 54 Viewing and Exporting Group and User Permissions 70 Securing ESXi Hosts and the vCenter Server 72 Hardening ESXi Hosts 72 Hardening vCenter Server 87 Configuring and Enabling SSO and Identity Sources 88 vCenter Single Sign-On 89 Platform Services Controller 91 Configuring vCenter Single Sign-On 93 Securing Virtual Machines 96 Secure Boot 96 Virtual Machine Encryption 96 Virtual Machine Hardening 106 vSphere Network Security 117 Summary 118 Exam Essentials 118 Review Questions 119 Chapter 3 Networking in vSphere 123 Understanding vSphere Networking 124 Standard Switches 125 Virtual Distributed Switches 127 Using dvPort Groups 138 Working with Virtual Adapters 144 Custom TCP/IP Stacks 147 Long-Distance vMotion 151 Migrating Virtual Machines to or from a vDS 151 Performance and Reliability 151 Link Aggregation 152 Load Balancing and Failover Policies 153 Traffic Shaping 154 TCP Segmentation Offload 155 Jumbo Frames 155 Network Isolation 158 Automatic Rollback 159 Monitoring and Mirroring 163 Using NetFlow 164 Understanding Network I/O Control 165 Configuring NIOC Reservations, Shares, and Limits 166 Summary 170 Exam Essentials 171 Review Questions 172 Chapter 4 Storage in vSphere 177 Managing vSphere Integration with Physical Storage 178 Adding an NFS Datastore 179 Using Block Storage 186 Configuring the Software iSCSI Initiator 187 Binding VMkernels to the Software iSCSI Initiator 189 Scanning for Changes 192 Storage Filters 193 Thin Provisioning 194 Storage Multipathing and Failover 196 Configuring and Upgrading VMFS and NFS 203 Configuring VMFS Datastores 207 Raw Device Mapping and Bus Sharing 214 Configuring Software-Defined Storage 217 Virtual Storage Area Network 217 Virtual Volumes 225 Storage Policy–Based Management 229 Enabling and Configuring Storage I/O Control 230 Summary 233 Exam Essentials 234 Review Questions 235 Chapter 5 Upgrading a vSphere Deployment 239 Upgrading from vSphere 5.5 240 Upgrading a vCenter Server on Windows 244 Verify Basic Compatibility and Download the Installer 245 Prepare the Database for Upgrade 245 Prepare for Upgrading the Content Library 247 Verify Network Prerequisites, Load Balancer, and ESXI Hosts 247 Starting the vCenter on Windows Upgrade 247 Migrating to the vCenter Server Appliance 252 Upgrading Using the Command Line 252 Upgrading Using the Graphical Interface 253 Upgrading ESXi Hosts and Virtual Machines 264 Using the Update Manager Download Service 264 Using vSphere Update Manager 265 Summary 284 Exam Essentials 285 Review Questions 286 Chapter 6 Allocating Resources in a vSphere Datacenter 291 Administering and Managing vSphere 6.x Resources 293 Configuring Multilevel Resource Pools 295 Reservations, Limits, and Shares 296 Resource Pool Administration Exercises 303 Using Tags and Custom Attributes 308 Configuring vSphere DRS and Storage DRS Clusters 315 Distributed Resource Scheduler 316 Predictive DRS 318 Network-Aware DRS 320 Storage DRS 322 Establishing Affinity and Anti-Affinity 322 DRS Cluster Administration Exercises 324 Summary 342 Exam Essentials 343 Review Questions 344 Chapter 7 Backing Up and Recovering a vSphere Deployment 349 VCSA Backup and Restore 350 Backing Up Virtual Machines by Using VDP 357 Installing VDP 358 Creating Backup Jobs 361 Restoring from Backup 365 Deploying Proxy Servers 368 Replicating Virtual Machines 376 Deploying a Replication Appliance 376 Configuring Replication 378 Recovering Replicated VMs 382 Summary 387 Exam Essentials 387 Review Questions 388 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting a vSphere Deployment 393 Troubleshooting vCenter and ESXi 394 vCenter Connectivity and Services 394 vCenter Certificates 399 vCenter Log Files 399 ESXi Troubleshooting 403 ESXi Monitoring 407 Troubleshooting Storage and Networking 413 Storage Issues 413 Storage Performance 416 Storage DRS and I/O Control 417 Network Issues 418 Troubleshooting Upgrades 421 Troubleshooting Virtual Machines 421 Troubleshooting HA and DRS 425 Summary 426 Exam Essentials 427 Review Questions 428 Chapter 9 Deploying and Customizing ESXi Hosts 433 Configuring Auto Deploy 434 Enabling PXE Boot 435 Configuring DHCP 435 Configuring TFTP 436 Enabling Auto Deploy 437 Adding Deploy Rules 440 Adding a Custom Image and Profile 442 Stateless Caching and Stateful Installs 442 Employing Host Profiles 452 Creating and Using Host Profiles 453 Importing and Exporting Host Profiles 457 Advanced Profile Modifications 458 Using Answer Files 461 Summary 468 Exam Essentials 468 Review Questions 469 Chapter 10 Ensuring High Availability for vSphere Clusters and the VCSA 475 Configuring vSphere Cluster High Availability 476 HA Failures and Responses 477 Host Isolation 478 Heartbeat Datastores 479 Advanced Options 480 Configuring VMCP 482 Monitoring Virtual Machines 483 Admission Control 486 vCenter Server Appliance High Availability 499 Summary 511 Exam Essentials 512 Review Questions 514 Chapter 11 Administering and Managing vSphere Virtual Machines 519 Virtual Machine Advanced Settings 520 Virtual Machine Configuration File 522 Advanced Virtual Machine Options 528 Content Library 537 VMware Converter 546 Summary 558 Exam Essentials 558 Review Questions 559 Appendix Answers to Review Questions 565 Chapter 1: What’s New in vSphere 6.7 566 Chapter 2: Configuring and Administering Security in a vSphere Datacenter 567 Chapter 3: Networking in vSphere 569 Chapter 4: Storage in vSphere 570 Chapter 5: Upgrading a vSphere Deployment 571 Chapter 6: Allocating Resources in a vSphere Datacenter 573 Chapter 7: Backing Up and Recovering a vSphere Deployment 575 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting a vSphere Deployment 577 Chapter 9: Deploying and Customizing ESXi Hosts 578 Chapter 10: Ensuring High Availability for vSphere Clusters and the VCSA 579 Chapter 11: Administering and Managing vSphere Virtual Machines 581 Index 583
Practical Entity Framework
Determine your object relational mapper (ORM) of choice for enterprise applications using .NET Framework, and especially .NET Framework Core 3.1 and higher. Real-world examples and considerations are presented in this book to help you create robust and efficient database solutions. Throughout the text, actual problems, questions, and common pitfalls are provided to help you recognize optimal solutions for maximum success in the different application scenarios you might encounter.PRACTICAL ENTITY FRAMEWORK begins with a simple overview of the two most common approaches to working with databases—database first and code first—and then focuses on working in a code first manner. Taking the code first approach allows the entire database to be built and maintained in code so there is never a situation in which you cannot restore the database schema. Additionally, the code first approach creates an entirely transparent record of changes to the database that is easily tracked in source control. Emphasis throughout the book is on leaving you well positioned to architect and lead data development efforts for your organization.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Build robust and maintainable databases using a code first approach* Create and execute stored procedures, triggers, and functions* Analyze and optimize performance of database queries* Ensure data integrity through keys, constraints, and relationshipsWHO THIS BOOK IS FOR.NET developers who work with enterprise-level applications and need to interact with data structures and data within the back end data store, developers who want to take a code first approach to building database applications to prevent conflicts and optimize efficiency, and those who are moving into full-stack roles, or into senior and architectural roles, and will be responsible for database design and implementationBRIAN GORMAN is a developer, computer science instructor, and trainer, and has been working in .NET technologies as long as they have existed. He was originally MCSD certified in .NET 1 and has recently re-certified with MCSA: Web Apps and MCSD: App Builder certifications. Additionally, he became an MCT as of April 2019, and is focusing in on developing and training developers with full-stack web solutions with .NET Core and Azure. In addition to working with .NET technologies, Brian also teaches computer science for Franklin University, where his courses taught have included data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and, more recently, full-stack solutions in the capstone practicum course. IntroductionPART I. GETTING STARTED1. Introduction to Entity Framework2. Working with an Existing Database3. Entity Framework: Code FirstPART II. BUILDING THE DATA SOLUTION4. Models and the Data Context5. Constraints, Keys, and Relationships6. Data Access (Create, Read, Update, Delete)7. Stored Procedures, Views, and Functions8. Sorting, Filtering, and PagingPART III. ENHANCING THE DATA SOLUTION9. LINQ for Queries and Projections10. Encryption of Data11. Repository and Unit of Work Patterns12. Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and Mocking13. Alternatives to Entity Framework: Dapper14. Asynchronous Data Operations and Multiple Database ContextsPART IV. RECIPES FOR SUCCESS15. .NET 5 and Entity Framework16. Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Decoding Blockchain for Business
Business professionals looking to understand the impact, future, and limitations of blockchain need look no further. This revolutionary technology has impacted business and the economy in unprecedented ways within the past decade, and it is only continuing to grow. As a leader in your organization, it is vital that you decode blockchain and optimize all the ways in which it can improve your business.Author of Decoding Blockchain for Business, Stijn Van Hijfte, expertly emphasizes the imperative of professionals in any sector of industry to understand the core concepts and implications of blockchain technology. Cryptocurrencies, cryptotrading, and constantly-changing tax structures for financial systems using blockchain technologies are covered in detail. The lasting effects of blockchain across specific industries such as media, real estate, finance, and regulatory bodies are addressed with an insightful eye from Van Hijfte.If not properly implemented with care and a foundation of knowledge, blockchain brings risks and uncertainties to a company. Know your technology to be ready for the present and the future, and stay ahead of the curve. Blockchain is here to stay, and Decoding Blockchain for Business is your professional roadmap.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Discover the risks associated with blockchain if not properly implemented* Gain insights on how blockchain technology affects other booming topics such as AI, IoT, and RPA* Look at the regulations surrounding Blockchain in different countriesWHO THIS BOOK IS FORBusiness professionals looking to understand the impact, future, and limitations of Blockchain and how individuals and companies should prepare for this technology.Stijn Van Hijfte has experience as a consultant, lecturer, and an innovation officer and has worked over the years with cloud, AI, automation, and blockchain technology. Since 2015 he has been experimenting and exploring the blockchain space, gaining deeper insight into the entire ecosystem. This insight ranges from setting up nodes and writing smart contracts, to the legal implications of GDPR, ICOs, and cryptocurrencies. Among others, he holds degrees in economics, IT, and data science. He currently works at Deloitte as a senior consultant.
WhatsApp für Senioren
WhatsApp ist eine der beliebtesten Apps für Smartphones. Wie Sie alle seine Vorteile auf Ihrem iPhone gezielt nutzen, zeigt Ihnen dieses Handbuch.Systematisch lernen Sie, wie Sie WhatsApp installieren, Nachrichten inklusive Anhänge versenden und empfangen, in einer Gruppe kommunizieren, Chats löschen, Ihre Daten auf ein neues Gerät übertragen u. v. m. Erfahren Sie zudem alles Wichtige zum Thema Datenschutz und Sicherheit, z. B. wie Sie unerwünschte Teilnehmer blockieren oder festlegen, wer Ihr Profilbild sehen darf.Freuen Sie sich auf viele hilfreiche Praxistipps – und bleiben Sie mit Familie und Freunden in Kontakt!- Nachrichten emotional gestalten und versenden- Fotos und Videos verschicken und erhalten- An einem Gruppenchat teilnehmen- Lesebestätigung – wie funktioniert das?- Status: Die schönsten Momente mit allen teilen- Was ist ein Broadcast?- Über WhatsApp telefonieren und ein Livebild übertragen- Persönliche Einstellungen, Datenschutz und Sicherheit- WhatsApp am PC bedienen- Tipps für Ihren Umzug auf das neue Smartphone
OCP Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer Complete Study Guide
THIS OCP ORACLE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL JAVA SE 11 DEVELOPER COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WAS PUBLISHED BEFORE ORACLE ANNOUNCED MAJOR CHANGES TO ITS OCP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND THE RELEASE OF THE NEW DEVELOPER 1Z0-819 EXAM. NO MATTER THE CHANGES, REST ASSURED THIS STUDY GUIDE COVERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR AND TAKE THE EXAM.NOTE: The OCP Java SE 11 Programmer I Exam 1Z0-815 and Programmer II Exam 1Z0-816 have been retired (as of October 1, 2020), and Oracle has released a new Developer Exam 1Z0-819 to replace the previous exams. The Upgrade Exam 1Z0-817 remains the same.THIS IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PREP GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR THE OCP ORACLE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL JAVA SE 11 DEVELOPER CERTIFICATION—IT COVERS EXAM 1Z0-819 AND THE UPGRADE EXAM 1Z0-817 (AS WELL AS THE RETIRED PROGRAMMER I EXAM 1Z0-815 AND PROGRAMMER II EXAM 1Z0-816)!Java is widely-used for backend cloud applications, Software as a Service applications (SAAS), and is the principal language used to develop Android applications. This object-oriented programming language is designed to run on all platforms that support Java without the need for recompilation. Oracle Java Programmer certification is highly valued by employers throughout the technology industry.The OCP Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer Complete Study Guide in an indispensable resource for anyone preparing for the certification exam. This fully up-to-date guide covers 100% of exam objectives for Exam 1Z0-819 and Upgrade Exam 1Z0-817 (in addition to the previous Exam 1Z0-815 and Exam 1Z0-816). In-depth chapters present clear, comprehensive coverage of the functional-programming knowledge necessary to succeed. Each chapter clarifies complex material while reinforcing your understanding of vital exam topics. Also included is access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment and test bank that includes self-assessment tests, chapter tests, bonus practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of important terms. The ultimate study aid for the challenging OCP exams, this popular guide:* Helps you master the changes in depth, difficultly, and new module topics of the latest OCP exams* Covers all exam objectives such as Java arrays, primitive data types, string APIs, objects and classes, operators and decision constructs, and applying encapsulation* Allows developers to catch up on all of the newest Java material like lambda expressions, streams, concurrency, annotations, generics, and modules* Provides practical methods for building Java applications, handling exceptions, programming through interfaces, secure coding in Java SE, and more* Enables you to gain the information, understanding, and practice you need to pass the OCP examsThe OCP Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer Complete Study Guide is a must-have book for certification candidates needing to pass these challenging exams, as well as junior- to senior-level developers who use Java as their primary programming language.JEANNE BOYARSKY, OCA/OCP 8 AND OCP 11, is a Java Champion and has worked as a Java developer for a major bank for more than 18 years. She is a senior moderator at CodeRanch, and trains and mentors students of all levels, including the programming division of a FIRST robotics team.SCOTT SELIKOFF, OCA/OCP 8 AND OCP 11, has been a professional Java Enterprise architect for over 20 years. He is the founder of Selikoff Solutions, LLC, specializing in building custom mobile and server solutions for businesses in the tri-state New York City area.Introduction xxixAssessment Tests lixPART I EXAM 1Z0-815, OCP JAVA SE 11 PROGRAMMER I 1Chapter 1 Welcome to Java 3Chapter 2 Java Building Blocks 37Chapter 3 Operators 81Chapter 4 Making Decisions 115Chapter 5 Core Java APIs 163Chapter 6 Lambdas and Functional Interfaces 223Chapter 7 Methods and Encapsulation 249Chapter 8 Class Design 297Chapter 9 Advanced Class Design 365Chapter 10 Exceptions 403Chapter 11 Modules 453PART II EXAM 1Z0-816, OCP JAVA SE 11 PROGRAMMER II EXAM 1Z0-817, UPGRADE OCP JAVA SE 11 493Chapter 12 Java Fundamentals 495Chapter 13 Annotations 553Chapter 14 Generics and Collections 599Chapter 15 Functional Programming 669Chapter 16 Exceptions, Assertions, and Localization 741Chapter 17 Modular Applications 803Chapter 18 Concurrency 839Chapter 19 I/O 913Chapter 20 NIO.2 969Chapter 21 JDBC 1023Chapter 22 Security 1069APPENDIX ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTIONS 1105Index 1177
Ganzheitliche Businessmodell-Transformation
In diesem Buch wird der regelkreisorientierte Changemanagementprozess zur Implementierung eines digitalen Businessmodells über das ganzheitliche Organisation 4.0-MITO-Konfigurationsmanagement beschrieben. Die inhaltliche Kapitelstruktur dieses MITO-Buches mit der Beschreibung der unterschiedlichen Transformations-Gestaltungssichten orientiert sich an dem übergeordneten betrieblichen Regelkreisprinzip innerhalb der in Abbildung 1 gezeigten MITO-Modellsegmente. Wobei das Managementsegment (M) noch vorgabeseitig in das prozessbezogene Führungssegment und rückmeldeseitig in das sachbezogene Leitungssegment unterteilt ist. Das darauf aufsetzende MITO-Businessmodell ergänzt die 5 Modellsegmente um das nachgelagerte Kunden- und vorgelagerte Lieferantensegment und integriert in die MITO-Modelldarstellung das hierarchische Prozessebenenmodell für die Konzeption des prozessorientierten Ziel-, Führungs- und Leitungssystems.Hartmut F. Binner war von 1978 - 2009 hauptamtlicher Professor an der Hochschule Hannover im Fachbereich Maschinenbau. Im Rahmen seiner Doktorarbeit entwickelte er die Swimlane-Darstellung, heute wesentliches BPMN 2.0-Strukturelement.Von 1999 - 2003 war er Präsident des REFA e.V., von 2007-2017 Vorstandsvorsitzender der Gesellschaft für Organisation.Innerhalb der letzten 20 Jahre schrieb er Beiträge in über 500 Zeitschriften und mehr als 18 Grundlagenwerke zum Thema Organisations- und Prozessgestaltung. Seit Dezember 2015 ist er der Vice Chairman der iTA (IT Automotive Service Partner e.V.).
Enterprise AI For Dummies
MASTER THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN YOUR ENTERPRISE WITH THE BOOK SERIES TRUSTED BY MILLIONSIn Enterprise AI For Dummies, author Zachary Jarvinen simplifies and explains to readers the complicated world of artificial intelligence for business. Using practical examples, concrete applications, and straightforward prose, the author breaks down the fundamental and advanced topics that form the core of business AI.Written for executives, managers, employees, consultants, and students with an interest in the business applications of artificial intelligence, Enterprise AI For Dummies demystifies the sometimes confusing topic of artificial intelligence. No longer will you lag behind your colleagues and friends when discussing the benefits of AI and business.The book includes discussions of AI applications, including:* Streamlining business operations* Improving decision making* Increasing automation* Maximizing revenueThe For Dummies series makes topics understandable, and as such, this book is written in an easily understood style that's perfect for anyone who seeks an introduction to a usually unforgiving topic.ZACHARY JARVINEN, MBA/MSC is a product & marketing executive and sought-after author and speaker in the Enterprise AI space. Over the course of his career, he's headed up Technology Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and Analytics at OpenText, expanded markets for Epson, worked at the U.S. State Department, and was a member of the 2008 Obama Campaign Digital Team. Presently, Zachary is focused on helping organizations get tangible benefits from AI. INTRODUCTION 1About This Book 2Strong, Weak, General, and Narrow 2Foolish Assumptions 3Icons Used in This Book 4Beyond the Book 4Where to Go from Here 5PART 1: EXPLORING PRACTICAL AI AND HOW IT WORKS 7CHAPTER 1: DEMYSTIFYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 9Understanding the Demand for AI 11Converting big data into actionable information 11Relieving global cost pressure 13Accelerating product development and delivery 14Facilitating mass customization 14Identifying the Enabling Technology 14Processing 15Algorithms 15Data 16Storage18Discovering How It Works 18Semantic networks and symbolic reasoning 19Text and data mining 20Machine learning 22Auto-classification 24Predictive analysis 25Deep learning 26Sentiment analysis 27CHAPTER 2: LOOKING AT USES FOR PRACTICAL AI 29Recognizing AI When You See It 30ELIZA 30Grammar check 30Virtual assistants 30Chatbots 31Recommendations 31Medical diagnosis 32Network intrusion detection and prevention 33Fraud protection and prevention 34Benefits of AI for Your Enterprise 34Healthcare 35Manufacturing 36Energy 36Banking and investments 37Insurance 37Retail 38Legal 39Human resources 39Supply chain 40Transportation and travel 40Telecom 41Public sector 41Professional services 42Marketing 43Media and entertainment 43CHAPTER 3: PREPARING FOR PRACTICAL AI 45Democratizing AI 46Visualizing Results 46Comparison 46Composition 47Distribution 48Relationship 48Digesting Data 50Identifying data sources 52Cleaning the data 52Defining Use Cases 54A → B 55Good use cases 55Bad use cases 56Reducing bias 58Choosing a Model 59Unsupervised learning 59Supervised learning 60Deep learning 60Reinforcement learning 61CHAPTER 4: IMPLEMENTING PRACTICAL AI 63The AI Competency Hierarchy 63Data collection 63Data flow 64Explore and transform 64Business intelligence and analytics 64Machine learning and benchmarking 65Artificial intelligence 65Scoping, Setting Up, and Running an Enterprise AI Project 65Define the task 67Collect the data 68Prepare the data 69Build the model 70Test and evaluate the model 72Deploy and integrate the model 72Maintain the model 72Creating a High-Performing Data Science Team 73The Critical Role of Internal and External Partnerships 74Internal partnerships 74External partnerships 75The importance of executive buy-in 75Weighing Your Options: Build versus Buy 75When you should do it yourself 75When you should partner with a provider 77Hosting in the Cloud versus On Premises 77What the cloud providers say 78What the hardware vendors say 78The truth in the middle 78PART 2: EXPLORING VERTICAL MARKET APPLICATIONS 81CHAPTER 5: HEALTHCARE/HMOS: STREAMLINING OPERATIONS 83Surfing the Data Tsunami 84Breaking the Iron Triangle with Data 84Matching Algorithms to Benefits 86Examining the Use Cases 87Delivering lab documents electronically 87Taming fax 88Automating redaction 88Improving patient outcomes 89Optimizing for a consumer mindset 89CHAPTER 6: BIOTECH/PHARMA: TAMING THE COMPLEXITY 91Navigating the Compliance Minefield 92Weaponizing the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory Review 93MLR review for product development 93MLR review for sales and marketing 94Enlisting Algorithms for the Cause 95Examining the Use Cases 96Product discovery 96Clinical trials 96Product development 96Quality control 97Predictive maintenance 97Manufacturing logistics 97Regulatory compliance 98Product commercialization 98Accounting and finance 98CHAPTER 7: MANUFACTURING: MAXIMIZING VISIBILITY 99Peering through the Data Fog 100Finding ways to reduce costs 100Handling zettabytes of data 101Clearing the Fog 101Connected supply chain 102Proactive replenishment103Predictive maintenance 104Pervasive visibility 104Clarifying the Connection to the Code 106Optimize inventory 106Optimize maintenance 106Optimize supply chain106Improve quality 106Automate repetitive tasks 107Examining the Use Cases 107Minimize risk 107Maintain product quality107Streamline database queries 108Outsource predictive maintenance 108Customize products 109Expand revenue streams 109Save the planet 109Delegate design 110CHAPTER 8: OIL AND GAS: FINDING OPPORTUNITY IN CHAOS 111Wrestling with Volatility 111Pouring Data on Troubled Waters 112Deriving meaningful insights 113Regaining control over your data 113Wrangling Algorithms for Fun and Profit 114Examining the Use Cases 115Achieving predictive maintenance 115Enhancing maintenance instructions 115Optimizing asset performance 116Exploring new projects 116CHAPTER 9: GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFITS: DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD 119Battling the Budget 120Government 120Nonprofit 122Fraud 122Optimizing Past the Obstacles 123Digital transformation 123The future of work 124Data security 125Operational costs 125Fraud 125Engagement 126Connecting the Tools to the Job 128Examining the Use Cases 129Enhance citizen services 129Provide a global voice of the citizen 130Make your city smarter 130Boost employee productivity and engagement 131Find the right employees (and volunteers) 131Improve cybersecurity 132CHAPTER 10: UTILITIES: RENEWING THE BUSINESS 133Coping with the Consumer Mindset 134Utilizing Big Data 135The smart grid 135Empowering the organization 136Connecting Algorithms to Goals 136Examining the Use Cases 137Optimizing equipment performance and maintenance 137Enhancing the customer experience 137Providing better support 138Streamlining back-office operations 138Managing demand 139CHAPTER 11: BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES: MAKING IT PERSONAL 141Finding the Bottom Line in the Data 142Moving to “open banking” 142Dealing with regulation and privacy 143Offering speedier service 144Leveraging Big Data 144Restructuring with Algorithms 145Examining the Use Cases 146Improving personalization 146Enhancing customer service 146Strengthening compliance and security 147CHAPTER 12: RETAIL: READING THE CUSTOMER’S MIND 149Looking for a Crystal Ball 150Omnichanneling 150Personalizing 151Reading the Customer’s Mail 152A fluid omnichannel experience 153Enhanced personalization 153Accurate forecasting 153Looking Behind the Curtain 154Examining the Use Cases 155Voice of the customer 155Personalized recommendations 155AI-powered inventory 156CHAPTER 13: TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL: TUNING UP YOUR RIDE 157Avoiding the Bumps in the Road 158Planning the Route 159Checking Your Tools 161Examining the Use Cases 162Autonomous vehicles 162Predictive maintenance 162Asset performance optimization 163Enhanced driver and passenger experiences 164CHAPTER 14: TELECOMMUNICATIONS: CONNECTING WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS 167Listening Past the Static 168Finding the Signal in the Noise 168Looking Inside the Box 169Examining the Use Cases 170Achieve predictive maintenance and network optimization 170Enhance customer service with chatbots 170Improve business decisions 171CHAPTER 15: LEGAL SERVICES: CUTTING THROUGH THE RED TAPE 173Climbing the Paper Mountain 173Reading and writing 174And arithmetic 175Foot in mouth disease 175Planting Your Flag at the Summit 175Linking Algorithms with Results 177Examining the Use Cases 178Discovery and review 178Predicting cost and fit 179Analyzing data to support litigation 180Automating patent and trademark searches 180Analyzing costs for competitive billing 180CHAPTER 16: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: INCREASING VALUE TO THE CUSTOMER 181Exploring the AI Pyramid 182Climbing the AI Pyramid 183Unearthing the Algorithmic Treasures 184Healthcare 184Content management 184Compliance 185Law 185Manufacturing 186Oil and gas 186Utilities 186Examining the Use Cases 187Document intake, acceptance, digitization, maintenance, and management 187Auditing, fraud detection, and prevention187Risk analysis and mitigation 187Regulatory compliance management 188Claims processing 188Inventory management 188Resume processing and candidate evaluation 188CHAPTER 17: MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT: BEATING THE GOLD RUSH 189Mining for Content 190Asset management 190Metadata 191Distribution 191Silos 192Content compliance 192Striking It Rich 193Metadata 193Digital distribution 193Digital asset management 194Assaying the Algorithms 194Examining the Use Cases 195Search optimization 195Workflow optimization 196Globalization 196PART 3: EXPLORING HORIZONTAL MARKET APPLICATIONS 197CHAPTER 18: VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER/CITIZEN: FINDING COHERENCE IN THE CACOPHONY 199Hearing the Message in the Media 200Delivering What They Really Want 201Answering the Right Questions 203Examining Key Industries 204Consumer packaged goods 205Public and nonprofit organizations 205CHAPTER 19: ASSET PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION: INCREASING VALUE BY EXTENDING LIFESPANS 207Spying on Your Machines 208Fixing It Before It Breaks 209Learning from the Future 210Data collection 210Analysis 211Putting insights to use 212Examining the Use Cases 212Production automation and quality control 213Preventive maintenance 213Process optimization 215CHAPTER 20: INTELLIGENT RECOMMENDATIONS: GETTING PERSONAL 217Making Friends by the Millions 218Listening to social media 218Mining data exhaust 219Reading Minds 219Knowing Which Buttons to Push 219Popular product recommendation 220Market-basket analysis 220Propensity modelling 220Data and text mining 222Collaborative filtering (CF) 223Content-based filtering (CBF) 224Cross-validation 224Data visualization 225Examining Key Industries 226Finance 226Credit card offers 227Retail 228CHAPTER 21: CONTENT MANAGEMENT: FINDING WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT IT 231Introducing the Square Peg to the Round Hole 232Categorizing and organizing content 232Automating with AI 233Finding Content at the Speed of AI 233Expanding Your Toolbox 235Access the content 235Extract concepts and entities 235Categorize and classify content 236Automate or recommend next best actions 236Examining the Use Cases 236Legal discovery process 237Content migration 237PII detection 237CHAPTER 22: AI-ENHANCED CONTENT CAPTURE: GATHERING ALL YOUR EGGS INTO THE SAME BASKET 239Counting All the Chickens, Hatched and Otherwise 240Tracing the history of capture technology 240Moving capture technology forward 241Monetizing All the Piggies, Little and Otherwise 241Streamline back-office operations 242Improve compliance 242Reduce risk of human error 243Support business transformation 243Improve operational knowledge 243Getting All Your Ducks in a Row 244Capture 244Digitize where needed 244Process, classify, and extract 244Validate edge cases 245Manage 246Visualize 246Examining Key Industries 246Financial services 246State government 247Healthcare 247CHAPTER 23: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND LEGAL RISK REDUCTION: HITTING THE BULLSEYE ON A MOVING TARGET 249Dodging Bullets 250Fines 250Increasing regulation 252Data privacy 254Strategy 254Shooting Back 255Make better decisions 255Increase customer confidence 256Win more business 257Boost the bottom line 257Building an Arsenal 258Examining the Use Cases 259Manage third-party risk 259Manage operational risk 259Monitor compliance risk 260Monitor changes in regulations 261Maintain data privacy 261Maintain data security 262Detect fraud and money laundering 262Optimize workflow 263CHAPTER 24: KNOWLEDGE ASSISTANTS AND CHATBOTS: MONETIZING THE NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK 265Missing the Trees for the Forest 266Recognizing the problem 266Defining terms 267Hearing the Tree Fall 268Making Trees from Acorns 269Examining the Use Cases 270Customer support 270Legal practice 271Enterprise search 272Compliance management 272Academic research 272Fact checking 273CHAPTER 25: AI-ENHANCED SECURITY: STAYING AHEAD BY WATCHING YOUR BACK 275Closing the Barn Door 276The story in the statistics 276The state of current solutions 278Locking the Barn Door 279Knowing Which Key to Use 281Examining the Use Cases 283Detecting threats by matching a known threat marker 284Detecting breaches by identifying suspicious behaviour 284Remediating attacks 286PART 4: THE PART OF TENS 287CHAPTER 26: TEN WAYS AI WILL INFLUENCE THE NEXT DECADE 289Proliferation of AI in the Enterprise 290AI Will Reach Across Functions 291AI R&D Will Span the Globe 291The Data Privacy Iceberg Will Emerge 292More Transparency in AI Applications 292Augmented Analytics Will Make It Easier 293Rise of Intelligent Text Mining 293Chatbots for Everyone 294Ethics Will Emerge for the AI Generation 294Rise of Smart Cities through AI 294CHAPTER 27: TEN REASONS WHY AI IS NOT A PANACEA 297AI is Not Human 298Pattern Recognition is Not the Same As Understanding 299AI Cannot Anticipate Black Swan Events 300AI Might Be Democratized, but Data is Not 302AI is Susceptible to Inherent Bias in the Data 302#RacialBias 303#GenderBias 303#EthnicBias 303Collection bias 304Proxy bias 304AI is Susceptible to Poor Problem Framing 305AI is Blind to Data Ambiguity 306AI Will Not, or Cannot, Explain Its Own Results 307AI sends you to jail 307AI cuts your medical benefits 308AI and the black box 308AI diagnoses your latent schizophrenia309AI can be fooled 310AI is Not Immune to the Law of Unintended Consequences 311Index
Fake News & Verschwörungstheorien
Wer einmal im Internet "Impfungen" googelt, gerät schnell auf die Websites der Anhänger von Verschwörungstheorien, die zum Bei- spiel behaupten, dass Impfungen gegen Hepatitis B multiple Sklero- se hervorrufen, was nachgewiesenermaßen Unfug ist. Und dieselben Websites verbreiten oft auch andere Verschwörungstheorien, etwa von der drohenden "Umvolkung" durch Flüchtlinge bis hin zu Chem- trails, Außerirdischen oder den unsäglichen, aber anscheinend auch unausrottbaren Protokollen der Weisen von Zion.Bronner erklärt, wie Fake News und Verschwörungstheorien funktio- nieren, warum wir so leicht auf sie hereinfallen und wie wir Informa- tionen auf ihren Realitätsgehalt hin checken können.GÉRALD BRONNER, geboren 1969, ist ein bekannter französischer Soziologe, der sich vor allem mit Fanatismus, Radikalisierung und Verschwörungstheorien auseinandergesetzt hat.KRASSINSKY (Jean-Paul Krassinsky), geboren 1972, ist ein in Bay- ern geborener sehr gefragter französischer Comickünstler.
Rational Cybersecurity for Business
Use the guidance in this comprehensive field guide to gain the support of your top executives for aligning a rational cybersecurity plan with your business. You will learn how to improve working relationships with stakeholders in complex digital businesses, IT, and development environments. You will know how to prioritize your security program, and motivate and retain your team.Misalignment between security and your business can start at the top at the C-suite or happen at the line of business, IT, development, or user level. It has a corrosive effect on any security project it touches. But it does not have to be like this.Author Dan Blum presents valuable lessons learned from interviews with over 70 security and business leaders. You will discover how to successfully solve issues related to: risk management, operational security, privacy protection, hybrid cloud management, security culture and user awareness, and communication challenges.This open access book presents six priority areas to focus on to maximize the effectiveness of your cybersecurity program: risk management, control baseline, security culture, IT rationalization, access control, and cyber-resilience. Common challenges and good practices are provided for businesses of different types and sizes. And more than 50 specific keys to alignment are included.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Improve your security culture: clarify security-related roles, communicate effectively to businesspeople, and hire, motivate, or retain outstanding security staff by creating a sense of efficacy* Develop a consistent accountability model, information risk taxonomy, and risk management framework* Adopt a security and risk governance model consistent with your business structure or culture, manage policy, and optimize security budgeting within the larger business unit and CIO organization IT spend* Tailor a control baseline to your organization’s maturity level, regulatory requirements, scale, circumstances, and critical assets* Help CIOs, Chief Digital Officers, and other executives to develop an IT strategy for curating cloud solutions and reducing shadow IT, building up DevSecOps and Disciplined Agile, and more* Balance access control and accountability approaches, leverage modern digital identity standards to improve digital relationships, and provide data governance and privacy-enhancing capabilities* Plan for cyber-resilience: work with the SOC, IT, business groups, and external sources to coordinate incident response and to recover from outages and come back stronger* Integrate your learnings from this book into a quick-hitting rational cybersecurity success planWHO THIS BOOK IS FORChief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other heads of security, security directors and managers, security architects and project leads, and other team members providing security leadership to your businessDan Blum is an internationally recognized cybersecurity and risk management strategist. He is a former Golden Quill Award-winning VP, Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, Inc., and has served as the de facto head of security for startups and consulting companies. He's advised hundreds of corporations, universities, and government organizations, and currently partners with top media, analyst firms, and clients to produce cybersecurity thought leadership research and to deliver cybersecurity workshops and coaching for security leaders.INTRODUCTIONExplain the book’s focus, audience, organization, and contents.CHAPTER 1: RATIONALIZE CYBERSECURITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS LANDSCAPEDescribes the six cybersecurity priority focus areas.CHAPTER 2: IDENTIFY AND EMPOWER SECURITY-RELATED ROLESExplains how the people in the business each contribute to the secure operation of the business and its digital systems.CHAPTER 3: ESTABLISH A CONTROL BASELINECombs through control frameworks such as ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to select controls providing a minimum viable program (MVP) for many businesses. It also details how to align people, process, and technology for these controls; how to scale the implementation for different types of businesses; and how to sure share responsibility for delivering the controls with third parties.CHAPTER 4: SIMPLIFY AND RATIONALIZE IT AND SECURITYArgues that security leaders have a stake in developing an effective IT strategy, what that strategy might look like, and how security leaders – who don’t own IT - can still engage IT functions to help develop and deliver on the strategy.CHAPTER 5: MANAGE RISK IN THE LANGUAGE OF BUSINESSClarifies why risk management literally must be the brains of the security program. It must analyze, monitor, and communicate what potential losses or circumstances constitute the business’s top risk scenarios. An effective tiered risk analysis process can efficiently address the myriad secondary risk issues that arise through processes and prioritize controls or other risk treatments.CHAPTER 6: CREATE A STRONG SECURITY CULTUREBrings the cultural subtext that can make or break a cybersecurity environment into the foreground. It analyzes the components of security culture and provides guidance on how to devise a security culture improvement process and measure its effectiveness. User awareness, training, and appropriate day to day engagement with the business can all play a part in forging a constructive security culture.CHAPTER 7: PUT THE RIGHT GOVERNANCE MODEL IN PLACEContrasts basic security governance structures that businesses can use, and provides guidance on how to select one and make it work. It describes core elements of the security program such as steering committees and security policy life cycle management. It also offers guidance on where the CISO should report in an organization.CHAPTER 8: CONTROL ACCESS WITH MINIMAL DRAG ON THE BUSINESSExplains why access is the critical balance beam for the business, compliance mandates, and the security program. It addresses the need for information classification, data protection, and identity and access management (IAM) controls to implement access restrictions as required to reduce risk or attain regulatory compliance but do so in a way that enables appropriate digital relationships and data sharing with internal and external users.CHAPTER 9: INSTITUTE RESILIENCE, DETECTION, AND RESPONSEGuides readers on how to formulate contingency plans and strategies for detection, response, and recovery which together comprise cyber-resilience.CHAPTER 10: PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHERSummarizes guidance given throughout the book in the “keys” for aligning with the business. It reiterates guidance on how to scale security programs and the way they align to the business based on business size, complexity, and other factors.
Build Location Apps on iOS with Swift
Work with Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Mapbox in iOS with Swift programming. Guided by practical examples, this book covers all three map frameworks to ensure you properly select which one best suits your iOS app's needs in working with iOS location.You'll see how Apple's privacy settings apply to a user's location, and how to access that user's location from an application. Once you have access to the user's location, allow your app to display points of interest from Apple's database on the map inside the app, as well as to provide a search through that database by name.You can also incorporate turn by turn directions inside your own app to provide routes. Or trigger different functionality or notifications based on locational queues. With Build Location Apps on iOS with Swift, you'll even find out how to provide offline map support for hiking, camping, or other outdoors applications where cell phone service is weak.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN* Display points of interest within your own app* Work with Apple's privacy settings so pertinent information comes through* Trigger functionality based on geographic prompts* Create your own custom map styles with Mapbox Studio and display them in the appWHO THIS BOOK IS FORIntermediate to advanced Swift programmers who would like to add location based services to their apps.JEFF LINWOOD is an experienced author who has worked on many iOS and Android apps that use maps or location functionality. He's also taught and mentored college student application teams as they develop their first apps. In teaching, he noticed a lack of good sample applications and tutorials for map and location applications. He'd like to create the definitive book for developers creating these types of apps. Chapter 1: Creating your first MapKit appGetting StartedAdding a MapAdding a Pin to your MapChapter 2: Getting the user's locationUnderstanding CoreLocationPrivacy and Location PermissionsUsing the Core Location Location Manager (CLLManager)Chapter 3: Displaying points of interest on a MapKit mapDisplaying multiple pins on a MapKit mapCustomizing the appearance of those pinsDisplaying annotations for pinsCustomizing the annotationsChapter 4: Searching for Points of Interest with MapKitGetting started with MKLocalSearchRequestProviding search inside your app for points of interestLimiting that search to the region displayed on the mapDisplaying the points of interest on a mapChapter 5: Providing Route Directions from MapKitIntroduction to Apple's routingBuilding a walking tour appSending a routing request to the APIDisplaying directions in a list within the AppsChapter 6: Working with Geofences in CoreLocationSetting up geofencesListening for geofence triggersDisplaying a local notification inside the appRemoving geofences from the appChapter 7: Getting Started with Google Maps SDK for iOSIntroduction to Google Maps on iOSDifferences between Google Maps for the Web and iOSSetting up Google Maps for iOSDisplaying a Google map in the appDisplaying a pin and a callout in the appChanging the layers used by the mapChapter 8: Using Google Places with iOSRequirements for using Google Places in your appGetting started with the Google Places APIProviding search inside your app for Google PlacesDisplaying Google Places locations on a mapChapter 9: Using Directions with the Google Directions APIIntroduction to the Google Directions APIBuilding a package delivery appUsing the Google Directions APIChapter 10: Getting Started with Mapbox for iOSSigning up with MapboxInstalling the Mapbox libraryDisplaying a basic mapAdding an annotation to the mapDisplaying different map layersChapter 11: Customizing Map Styles with MapboxIntroduction to customizationCustomizing map colorsTurning off features for a simpler mapCollaborating with designers on Mapbox mapsChapter 12: Turn by Turn Navigation with MapboxIntroduction to Mapbox Navigation APIBuilding a rideshare appUsing the Mapbox Navigation APIChapter 13: Using Offline Maps with MapboxIntroduction to offline mappingDownloading map tiles from MapboxUsing offline map tiles in your mapConsiderations for offline tile management
SwiftUI For Dummies
THE SIMPLEST WAY TO CREATE WORLD-CLASS APPSHave a unique app idea but worried you don’t quite have the coding skills to build it? Good news: You can stop fretting about someone beating you to market with the same idea and start work right now using SwiftUI. SwiftUI is a gateway app development framework that has become one of the best ways for fledgling developers to get iOS apps off the ground without having to become a coding expert overnight.SwiftUI For Dummies makes that process even faster, providing a friendly introduction to the SwiftUI and Swift programming language and helping you feel right at home creating and building with playgrounds. The book also covers the frameworks and APIs that make it so easy to create smooth, intuitive interfaces—just dive right in and have fun!* Combine projects into workspaces * Employ Xcode editing tools * Use constants and variables * Test your code on iOS Simulator Time is of the essence, and with SwiftUI For Dummies, it’s also on your side. Get going with this friendly guide today, and you’ll be celebrating the successful launch of your app way before you thought possible!WEI-MENG LEE (Singapore) is founder of Developer Learning Solutions, a firm specializing in hands-on training for software developers. He teaches courses in mobile development, blockchain, machine learning, and AI. He is author of a number of books, including Beginning Swift Programming (Wiley).INTRODUCTION 1About This Book 1Foolish Assumptions 2Icons Used in This Book 2Beyond the Book 3Where to Go from Here 3PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH SWIFT AND SWIFTUI 5CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING SWIFTUI 7Understanding What SwiftUI Is 7Getting the Tools 11Hello, SwiftUI 12Automatically previewing your user interface using the canvas 14Working with Live Preview 18Generating different previews 19The Gory Details 21Info plist 22AppDelegate swift 22SceneDelegate swift 23CHAPTER 2: BASICS OF THE SWIFT PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 25Basic Swift Syntax 26Constants 26Variables 27Strings 27Comments 27Basic Data Types 28Integers 28Floating-point numbers 29Booleans 29Tuples 30Arrays 30Retrieving elements from an array 31Inserting elements into an array 31Modifying elements in an array 31Appending elements to an array 31Removing elements from an array 32Dictionaries 32Retrieving elements from a dictionary 32Modifying an item in a dictionary 33Removing an item from a dictionary 33Optional Types 33Working with implicitly unwrapped optionals 35Using optional binding 36Unwrapping optionals using “?” 36Using the nil coalescing operator 37Functions 38Understanding input parameters 38Returning a value 39Flow Control 39If-Else statement 40Ternary conditional operator 40Switch statement 40Looping 41For-In loop 42While loop 42Repeat-While loop 42Control transfer statements 42Range operators 43Structures 43Memberwise initializers 44Structures as value types 45Classes 47Defining a class 47Understanding properties 47Using methods in classes 49Trying out the self property 50Closures 51Understanding closures 51Using functions as closures 52Assigning closures to variables 52Writing closures inline 53Understanding type inference 53Using shorthand argument names 54Working with the operator function 54Using trailing closures 55Protocols 55Defining and using a protocol 56Conforming to a protocol 56Using the Codable protocol 57Using the some keyword 59PART 2: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF SWIFTUI 61CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED WITH THE BASICS OF SWIFTUI 63Taking a Look at SwiftUI Views 63Conforming to the View protocol 64Using modifiers 66Stacking modifiers 66Using the Inspector 67Displaying an Image 70Using modifiers on the Image view 72Resizing images 73Displaying a Button 75Customizing the button 76Adding actions 77Stacking the Views 78VStack 79HStack 80Putting on the Finishing Touches 85CHAPTER 4: HANDLING USER INPUTS AND CUSTOM VIEWS 87Looking at Input Views 87TextField 88SecureField 92Toggle 93Slider 94Stepper 98Picker 100Composing Custom Views 103Composing the custom view 104Using the custom view 111CHAPTER 5: DISPLAYING LISTS OF ITEMS 113Using the List View to Display Items 113Customizing the rows 114Adding rows programmatically 116Alternative way to generate rows in a List view 119Displaying the List within a NavigationView 120Making the items tappable 121Adding rows 123Using the Identifiable protocol 125Deleting rows 126Editing rows 128Moving rows 130Displaying Sections 133Displaying sections from a dictionary 134Changing the style of the List view 136Previewing in Light and Dark Modes 138During runtime 138During design time 139CHAPTER 6: CREATING NAVIGATION AND TABBED APPLICATIONS 143Creating Navigation Apps 144Working with the two key views in navigation-style apps 145Navigating to a page 148Navigating programmatically 149Creating a news reader application 151Creating Tabbed Applications 167Using the TabView 168Selecting TabViews programmatically 169CHAPTER 7: FORMATTING YOUR USER INTERFACE 173Laying Out Views Using Stacks 173VStack 174HStack 186ZStack 190Using Container Views 195Form and Section 198Group 200Divider 203PART 3: EXPLORING WITH SWIFTUI IN MORE DETAIL 205CHAPTER 8: UNDERSTANDING STATE MANAGEMENT IN SWIFTUI 207Using a Property Wrapper 207Maintaining State Using State Variables 209Binding State Variables 213Managing State from External Objects 218Using the ObservableObject protocol and @Published 219Using the @ObservedObject 221Sharing Objects 223Accessing Built-in Environment Variables 228Defining your own environment keys 230Using your own environment keys 231CHAPTER 9: USING LEGACY UIKIT VIEWS AND VIEW CONTROLLERS IN SWIFTUI 235Using UIKit in SwiftUI 236Understanding the UIKit View Controller life cycle 237Understanding the SwiftUI view life cycle 239Using the UIViewRepresentable Protocol for UIKit Views 247ActivityIndicator 248WebView 251Using the UIViewControllerRepresentable Protocol for UIKit View Controllers 253Creating the ImagePickerViewController 254Handling events using coordinators 256Defining the methods in the Coordinator class 258Using the updated ImagePickerViewController 260PART 4: PERFORMING ANIMATIONS AND DRAWINGS 263CHAPTER 10: DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS 265Drawing Using the Five Built-in Shapes 266Rectangles 266Rounded rectangles 270Circles 273Capsules 274Ellipses 275Clipping with the Basic Shapes 277Drawing Custom Shapes 281Drawing lines 283Filling the shape 284Drawing a border 286Drawing an arc 287Combining fill and stroke 289Using Special Effects in SwiftUI 292Blend modes 292Blurs 297Saturation 298CHAPTER 11: PERFORMING ANIMATIONS IN SWIFTUI 299Understanding How to Animate 299Specifying the type of animation 303Repeating the animation 303Stopping the animation 304Performing Your Own Animation 307Rotating in 2D 307Rotating in 3D 309Creating a Custom Progress Indicator 314Indeterminate progress indicator 314Determinate progress indicator 318CHAPTER 12: CREATING A COMPLETE PROJECT 323Understanding What the App Does 323Building the Project 325Creating the layouts 325Defining the news sources and observable objects 328Fetching the data 330Displaying the news headlines 331Displaying the images 334Displaying the news 336Creating the share sheet 338Creating the preferences view 339Persisting the user’s preferences 344Deploying the App 346PART 5: THE PART OF TENS 351CHAPTER 13: TEN SWIFTUI TIPS AND TRICKS 353Resuming Live Preview 353Implementing Localization 354Combining Text Views 358Creating Custom Modifiers 360Displaying Multiple Alerts 362Enabling Debug Preview 363Previewing Using Different Devices 364Dark Mode Only Works On NavigationView 368Extracting Subviews 370Displaying a Context Menu 373CHAPTER 14: TEN GREAT SWIFTUI RESOURCES 375Apple 375SwiftUI by Example 376100 Days of SwiftUI 376Gosh Darn SwiftUI 376SwiftUI Hub 376Awesome SwiftUI 377raywenderlich com 377Swift Talk 377About SwiftUI 377Stack Overflow 378Appendix: Code Snippets for Common Swiftui Views 379Index 387
KI-Kompass für Entscheider
So setzen Sie Künstliche Intelligenz gewinnbringend in Ihrem Unternehmen einEndlich ist die Künstliche Intelligenz reif für die Nutzung in industriellen Prozessen, Produkten und Diensten. Die Potenziale sind enorm, doch eine erfolgreiche Integration von KI-Anwendungen kann nur gelingen, wenn man das Thema zur Chefsache macht. Dieser Leitfaden wendet sich an Entscheidungsträger, die ihr Unternehmen fit für den Einsatz industrieller KI machen wollen.Folgende Themen erwarten Sie:- Kompakter Einstieg in die KI-Technik: Data Science, Machine Learning, Künstliche Neuronale Netze- Das Zusammenspiel von KI, Industrie 4.0 und IoT- KI in der Industrie: Einsatzszenarien in Produktentwicklung und Produktion sowie für produktbasierende Dienste, KI in der (Edge-)Cloud und auf dem Chip- Die Rolle der Industrieplattformen: B2B-Angebote für KI-Apps, Managed Services, Cloud Infrastructure as a Service- Fragen der Datensicherheit und EthikWertvolle Einblicke in die Strategien, Angebote und Use Cases führender Unternehmen und Forschungseinrichtungen auf dem Gebiet der industriellen KI, wie ABB, Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, it’s OWL und das Werkzeugmaschinenlabor der RWTH Aachen, runden den Inhalt ab.Systemvoraussetzungen für E-Book inside: Internet-Verbindung und Adobe-Reader oder Ebook-Reader bzw. Adobe Digital Editions Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Ulrich Sendler (www.ulrichsendler.de) ist Feinwerktechnik-Ingenieur, Werkzeugmacher und NC-Programmierer. Seit Ende der Achtzigerjahre ist er als freier Fachjournalist, Buchautor, Technologieanalyst, Redner und Moderator im Umfeld der virtuellen Produktentwicklung und Digitalisierung tätig. Er ist Gründer und Organisator des sendler\circle, einer Interessengemeinschaft der Anbieter von Software und Services für die Industrie, und betreibt ein Nachrichtenportal zu Digitalisierung, Industrie 4.0 und PLM (www.plmportal.org).
Letters to a New Developer
Learn what you need to succeed as a developer beyond the code. The lessons in this book will supercharge your career by sharing lessons and mistakes from real developers.Wouldn’t it be nice to learn from others’ career mistakes? “Soft” skills are crucial to success, but are haphazardly picked up on the job or, worse, never learned. Understanding these competencies and how to improve them will make you a more effective team member and a more attractive hire.This book will teach you the key skills you need, including how to ask questions, how and when to use common tools, and how to interact with other team members. Each will be presented in context and from multiple perspectives so you’ll be able to integrate them and apply them to your own career quickly.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN* Know when the best code is no code* Understand what to do in the first month of your job* See the surprising number of developers who can’t program* Avoid the pitfalls of working aloneWHO THIS BOOK IS FORAnyone who is curious about software development as a career choice. You have zero to five years of software development experience and want to learn non-technical skills that can help your career. It is also suitable for teachers and mentors who want to provide guidance to their students and/or mentees.DAN MOORE has over 20 years of experience as a developer. His roles have included employee, contractor, community member, engineering manager, and CTO. He currently leads developer advocacy at FusionAuth, a Denver company, building software to handle authentication, authorization, and user management for any app. In 2018, Dan started a blog exclusively focused on helping new developers “level up” and has published over 150 posts to help them improve their skills and avoid common mistakes. He resides in Boulder, CO. You can find him on Twitter at @mooreds.1. Your First Month2. Questions3. Writing4. Tools to Learn5. Practices6. Understanding the Business7. Learning8. Mistakes9. Your Career10. Community
Samsung Galaxy S20 For Dummies
GET THE MOST OUT OF THE POWERFUL NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY S20With its superfast refresh rate for seamless browsing and spectacularly enhanced camera—among many other goodies—there’s a lot to enjoy about your sleek new Samsung S20. Whether you’re a Samsung newbie or an upgrading customer, Samsung Galaxy S20 for Dummies is the perfect guide to the latest generation.From the basics, like setup and security, to the fun, like the supercool Single Take mode, this book has you covered from the moment you take your new smartphone out of its shiny new box. Want to watch movies? Navigate your way around with GPS? Say hello to family and friends on social media? All the easy-to-follow tips and tricks that make it fast and fun are pages away!* Configure and personalize your new phone* Get going with the best features, apps, and games* Shoot eye-popping photo and video with 30x zoom and nighttime mode* Sync with your other devicesWhatever you want to use it for gaming with friends, in-app conferencing or emailing for work, shooting home movies, sending witty Tweets—or even making phone calls—this friendly, no-nonsense how-to is the best guide to your galaxy. Enjoy!BILL HUGHES is a veteran marketing strategy executive who has led new product development initiatives and created marketing solutions for companies including Xerox, Microsoft, IBM, General Electric, Motorola, and US West Cellular. He has written for several wireless industry trade magazines as well as for USA Today and Forbes.INTRODUCTION 1About This Book 3Foolish Assumptions 3Icons Used in This Book 3Beyond the Book 4Where to Go from Here 4PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 7CHAPTER 1: EXPLORING WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR PHONE 9Discovering the Basics of Your Phone 9Taking Your Phone to the Next Level: The Smartphone Features 10Internet access 11Photos 11Wireless email 12Multimedia 13Customizing Your Phone with Games and Applications 13Downloading games 13Downloading applications 13What’s cool about the Android platform 14Surviving Unboxing Day 15CHAPTER 2: BEGINNING AT THE BEGINNING 19First Things First: Turning On Your Phone 19Charging Your Phone and Managing Battery Life 21Navigating the Galaxy S20 26The phone’s hardware buttons 26The touchscreen 28The extended Home screen 33The notification area and screen 38The Device Function keys 39The keyboard 40The orientation of the phone 41Going to Sleep Mode/Turning Off the Phone 42PART 2: COMMUNICATING WITH OTHER PEOPLE 45CHAPTER 3: CALLING PEOPLE 47Making Calls 47Answering Calls 51Keeping Track of Your Calls: The Recents 53Making an Emergency Call: The 411 on 911 55Syncing a Bluetooth Headset 56Options Other than Headsets 59CHAPTER 4: DISCOVERING THE JOY OF TEXT 61Sending the First Text Message 62Carrying on a Conversation via Texting 65Sending an Attachment with a Text 67Receiving Text Messages 69Managing Your Text History 69CHAPTER 5: SENDING AND RECEIVING EMAIL 71Setting Up Your Email 71Getting ready 72Setting up your existing Gmail account 73Setting up a new Gmail account 75Working with non-Gmail email accounts 76Setting up a corporate email account 82Reading Email on Your Phone 84Writing and Sending Email 85Replying to and Forwarding Email 87CHAPTER 6: MANAGING YOUR CONTACTS 89Using the Galaxy S20 Contacts App 90Learning the Contacts App on your phone 90Deciding where to store your contacts 92Linking Contacts on your phone 96Creating Contacts within Your Database 98Adding contacts as you dial 99Adding contacts manually 101How Contacts Make Life Easy 101Playing Favorites 103PART 3: LIVING ON THE INTERNET 105CHAPTER 7: YOU’VE GOT THE WHOLE (WEB) WORLD IN YOUR HANDS 107Starting the Browser 108Accessing Mobile (or Not) Websites 109Choosing Your Search Engine 111Deciding between Mobile Browsing and Mobile Apps 114CHAPTER 8: PLAYING IN GOOGLE’S PLAY STORE 117Exploring the Play Store: The Mall for Your Phone 118Getting to the Store 118Seeing What’s Available: Shopping for Android Apps 120Navigating the Google Play apps offerings 121Navigating the Google Play games offerings 124Installing and Managing an Android App 126Downloading the Facebook app 126Rating or Uninstalling Your Apps 131PART 4: HAVING FUN WITH YOUR PHONE 135CHAPTER 9: SHARING PICTURES 137Say Cheese! Taking a Picture with Your Phone 139Getting a Little Fancier with Your Camera 148Using the Photo mode settings 149Settings options on the viewfinder 150Photo Effects options 152Managing Your Photo Images 152Using Images on Your Phone 153Deleting Images on Your Phone 154CHAPTER 10: CREATING VIDEOS 155Ready Action! Taking a Video with Your Phone 156Taking Videography to the Next Level 159The Video mode settings 160Settings options on the viewfinder 161Messing with the AR Doodle option 163CHAPTER 11: PLAYING GAMES 165The Play Store Games Category 166The Games Home screen 167The Games Categories tab 168Leaving Feedback on Games 171CHAPTER 12: PLAYING MUSIC AND VIDEOS 175Getting Ready to Be Entertained 176Choosing your headset 176Wired headsets 177Choosing your Bluetooth speaker 179Connecting to your stereo 180Licensing Your Multimedia Files 181Listening up on licensing 182Licensing for videos 182Using the Full Capacity of Your SD Card 183Enjoying Basic Multimedia Capabilities 184Grooving with the Play Music app 185Playing downloaded music 189Jamming to Internet Radio 193Looking at your video options 196PART 5: GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS 201CHAPTER 13: USING THE CALENDAR 203Syncing Calendars 203Setting Calendar Display Preferences 205Setting Other Display Options 208Creating an Event on the Right Calendar 210Creating, editing, and deleting an event 210Keeping events separate and private 213CHAPTER 14: MAPPING OUT WHERE YOU WANT TO BE 215GPS 101: First Things First 216Practically Speaking: Using Maps 217Changing map scale 218Finding nearby services 221Getting and Using Directions 223Upgrading Your Navigation 226CHAPTER 15: PAYING WITH SAMSUNG PAY 229How Mobile Payment Works 230Getting Started with Samsung Pay 232Setting Up Samsung Pay 234Using Samsung Pay 238Managing Samsung Pay 240PART 6: THE PART OF TENS 243CHAPTER 16: TEN WAYS TO MAKE YOUR PHONE TOTALLY YOURS 245Using a Bluetooth Speaker 246Cruising in the Car 247Considering Wireless Charging Mats 249Making a Statement with Wraps 250You Look Wonderful: Custom Screen Images 251Empowering Power Savings 253Controlling Your Home Electronics 254Wearing Wearables 254Using Your Phone as a PC 255Creating Your Own AR Emoji 256CHAPTER 17: TEN (OR SO) WAYS TO MAKE YOUR PHONE SECURE 259Using a Good Case 260Putting It on Lockdown 262Preparing for your Screen Lock option 265Selecting among the Screen Lock options 265Entering your face 267Entering your fingerprints 268Encrypting Your SD Card 269Using Knox to Make Your Phone as Secure as Fort Knox 271Being Careful with Bluetooth 272Protecting against Malware 273Downloading Apps Only from Reputable Sources 274Rescuing Your Phone When It Gets Lost 274Wiping Your Device Clean 276CHAPTER 18: TEN FEATURES TO LOOK FOR DOWN THE ROAD 277Always-on Personal “Dash-Cam” 277Home IoT Services to Differentiate Real Estate 278New Delivery Concepts 278Smarter Customer Care for Your Phone 279Smartphone as Entertainment Hub 280Driving in Your Car 280Serving You Better 281Placing You Indoors 282Better 911 Services 282Reducing Your Carbon Footprint 283Index 285
YouTube Channels For Dummies
CREATE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL THAT DRAWS SUBSCRIBERS WITH TOP-NOTCH CONTENTYouTube has the eyes and ears of two billion monthly users. YouTube Channels for Dummies, 2nd Editionoffers proven steps to attracting a chunk of those billions to your personal or business channel.This updated guide offers insight from a quartet of YouTube channel content creators, managers, marketers, and analysts as they share the secrets of creating great content, building an audience, and interacting with your viewers. The book includes information on:· Setting up a channel· Creating videos that attract viewers· Putting together a video studio· Editing your final product· Reaching your target audience· Interacting with your fans· Building a profitable business· Tips on copyright lawWritten for both the budding YouTube creator and the business professional seeking to boost their company’s profile on the popular social networking site, YouTube Channels for Dummies allows its readers to access the over two billion active YouTube users who log on each day.Learn how to create a channel, build a YouTube following, and get insight on content creation, planning, and marketing from established YouTube creators.ROB CIAMPA works with worldwide brands, agencies, and business leaders on sales, marketing, and YouTube strategies. THERESA GO is Vice President of Platform Partnerships for Pixability. MATT CIAMPA has been a professional YouTube video creator and producer for more than a decade. RICH MURPHY is a Product Manager at Pixability and an expert on YouTube advertising and analytics. INTRODUCTION 1About This Book 2Foolish Assumptions 3How This Book is Organized 4Part 1: Getting Started with YouTube Channels 4Part 2: Making Good Videos and Not Making Bad Videos 5Part 3: Growing and Knowing Your Audience 5Part 4: YouTube Channels Are Serious Business 5Part 5: The Part of Tens 5Icons Used in This Book 5Beyond the Book 6Where to Go from Here 6PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH YOUTUBE 7CHAPTER 1: MAKING A HOME ON YOUTUBE 9The YouTube Phenomenon: Why You Need to Be on YouTube 10Audience, audience, audience 11Incorporating YouTube into your business and marketing plans 12Becoming a star! 14Going viral 15Wasting lots and lots of time 16Seeing What Makes a YouTube Channel Unique 16Angling for subscriptions 18Establishing your brand 19Managing Channels for Fun and/or Profit 21Creating content 21Building an audience 22Building a business 23Monetizing 23CHAPTER 2: THE BASICS OF YOUTUBE 25What You’ll Find on YouTube 26Managing your identity 26Navigating the home page 27Watching a video 36Working with a YouTube Account 41Logging On to Your YouTube Account 48Creating a YouTube Channel 49Verifying Your YouTube Channel 56Setting Up a Custom Channel URL 60Joining the YouTube Partner Program 61CHAPTER 3: BUILDING YOUR CHANNEL FROM THE GROUND UP 63Navigating Your Channel 63The Your Channel menu item 64The Channel tabs 66Customizing and Branding Your Channel 68Creating channel art 68Managing channel art 70Creating the Channel icon 72Uploading the channel icon 73Managing your links 74Managing Uploads 76PART 2: MAKING A GREAT YOUTUBE VIDEO 79CHAPTER 4: WHAT MAKES A GOOD VIDEO A GOOD VIDEO? 81Picking the Right Camera for Your Needs 82Knowing What Makes a Good Video 85Mastering the Genres in Your YouTube Videos 87Mastering music videos 87Producing your very own vlog 89Making an educational video 91Making tutorial and how-to videos 92Let’s play (and make) gaming videos 93Making animal videos 94Capturing sporting events 95Film and animation 96Entertainment 97News and information 98Autos and vehicles 99Comedy 99Travel and events 100Science and technology 101Nonprofits and activism 101Viral Videos versus Evergreen Content 102Viral content 103Evergreen content 103CHAPTER 5: MAKING PLANS BOTH LARGE AND SMALL 105Establishing Your Channel’s Mission 106Determining your goals 107Being different, being valuable, being authentic 109Surveying the YouTube landscape 110Understanding Your Target Audience 112Going narrow versus going broad 113Knowing why your audience matters 113Finding out the nitty-gritty about your audience 114Defining Desired Actions 115Planning an Outstanding YouTube Channel 116Having a spokesperson 117Branding 117Planning the channel layout 118Crafting a Content Strategy 120Recognizing that content includes video and more 120Looking at content formats 121Curation recycling 123Programming for Success 124Delivering content consistently 124Being flexible and reactive 125Going live for more engagement 126Planning Never Ends 127CHAPTER 6: ACQUIRING THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE 129Checking Out Your Camera Options 129Working through the (camera) basics 130Looking at DSLRs 133Settling for smartphones 137Stabilizing the Shot 138Seeing Your Way with Light 139Setting up 3-point lighting 139Setting up high-key lighting 140Capturing Sound 141Looking at microphones 141Capturing good audio 142CHAPTER 7: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER TO CAPTURE SOME VIDEO 145Setting Up for a Shoot 146Getting organized 146Completing your checklists and shoot sack 146Arriving on set 149Planning a realistic shooting schedule 150Practicing good habits before a shot 151Maintaining continuity 152Shooting a Great-Looking Video 153Composing and dividing the screen 154Determining the best shot 154Moving and grooving the camera 156Matching your eyelines 157Following the 180-degree rule 158Shooting an interview 159Shooting extra footage and B-roll 160Capturing the perfect take — several times 160Working with Voice 161Practicing diction and dialects 161The power of the pause 162Managing crowd audio 163CHAPTER 8: FIXING IT IN POST: THE EDIT 165Picking the Right Software Package 165Mac tools 166Windows tools 167Knowing Where to Get Started with Editing 169Attempting a test project 169Handling file formats, resolution, and conversion 170Editing Your Video 172Logging your footage 173Trimming video clips 175Making a rough cut 176Switching it around 177Creating cuts 178Filling the gaps with B-roll 180Polishing Your Video 180Fine-tuning your edit 181Adding bells and whistles 181Adding Music to Your Video 182Adding built-in music in video editing tools 183Incorporating stock music libraries 184Putting music in your video 184Adding emotional impact 185Cutting your video to music 186Cutting your music to video 186Incorporating Voiceover and Sound Effects 187Exporting the Final Version 188CHAPTER 9: PREPARING FOR UPLOAD DAY 189Preparing Your Channel for Uploads 190Checking your YouTube account hygiene 190Enabling channel features 193Tending to Video SEO Matters 194Titles 195Descriptions 197Tags 199Thumbnails 200Uploading Your Video 201Picking the source 202Going public about YouTube privacy 202Uploading to YouTube 203Entering information about your video 206Setting upload defaults 213Publishing and Unpublishing Videos 213PART 3: GROWING AND KNOWING YOUR AUDIENCE 217CHAPTER 10: BUILDING YOUR AUDIENCE 219Developing a Community 220Deciphering audience evolution 220Determining what you want your audience to do 221Appreciating the importance of community 221Determining your subscription source 223Understanding Subscribers and Their Value 224Persuading viewers to subscribe 225Specifying how subscribers get updates 226Controlling channel settings and privacy levels 227Managing Comments 230Seeing why comments matter 231Setting up your channel for comments 232Moderating comments 233Reacting to inappropriate comments 234Configuring Community Settings 235Getting Viewers to Engage 236Capturing the Captioning Opportunity 238Producing Live Events 240CHAPTER 11: KNOWING YOUR AUDIENCE 241Getting Started with YouTube Analytics 242Reading YouTube Analytics reports 243Breaking down the report components 246Grouping information 248Comparing data 249Setting up report filters 249Selecting a report 250Understanding visual charts 251Understanding the table 254Learning about Video Views 254Seeing which content is the most popular 254Determining whether viewers are watching or leaving 255Understanding Your Audience 258Diving into demographics 258Diving into subscribers 260Optimizing Discoverability 261Seeing where viewers find your content 261Finding out where (and how) viewers watch your content 264Making Sure Your Audience is Engaged 266Imagining the Future of YouTube Analytics 268PART 4: YOUTUBE CHANNELS ARE SERIOUS BUSINESS 269CHAPTER 12: HOW AND WHY BUSINESSES USE YOUTUBE 271Understanding Video and Business 272Understanding Your YouTube Business Components 274Content matters 275Community and content creators 279Advertising 281Integrating YouTube with Other Campaigns 283Cross-media integration 283YouTube is TV now 284YouTube isn’t Google, either 286CHAPTER 13: EXPANDING YOUR AUDIENCE WITH GOOGLE ADS 287Understanding YouTube Advertising 289Recognizing the importance of ad policy 290Looking at YouTube ad types 290Planning for Advertising 292Creating a Google Ads account 292Linking your Google Ads account and YouTube channel 293Determining Your Ad Targets 296People targeting 297Content targeting 299Navigating Google Ads 300Setting Up a YouTube Ad Campaign 302Going with a general campaign 302Creating an ad group and setting up targeting 306Creating a YouTube Ad 308Setting up remarketing lists 313Looking at Your campaign details 315Measuring Clicks and Results 316Looking at campaign information 316Getting earned metrics 318Optimizing Your Campaign 319CHAPTER 14: YOUTUBE MONETIZATION: HOW TO EARN MONEY ON YOUTUBE 321Partnering with YouTube 323From Ads to AdSense 323Setting up YouTube monetization 324Analyzing ad performance with YouTube Analytics 326Getting your YouTube revenue information 327Seeing which metrics are offered 327Making changes to your video strategy based on the data 329Strikes 330Brand safety and suitability 331Federal Trade Commission Guidelines and COPPA 332PART 5: THE PART OF TENS 335CHAPTER 15: TEN KEY STEPS TO IMPROVING YOUTUBE SEARCH RESULTS 337Updating Video Metadata 338Managing Video Titles 339Understanding Working Titles 340Optimizing Thumbnails for Viewer Session Time 340Managing Video Descriptions 341Adding Closed Captioning 342Handling Tags 343Refreshing Metadata 343Understanding Channel SEO 343Avoiding Misleading Metadata 345CHAPTER 16: TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COPYRIGHT 347Remember Who Owns the Copyright 348Attribution Does Not Absolve a Copyright Violation 348Know the Consequences 349The Profit Motive is Irrelevant 351Get Permission for Using Copyrighted Material 351Fair Use is s Complicated 352Don’t Let Copyright Issues on YouTube Lead to a Strikeout 353Wipe the Slate Clean 354YouTube’s Algorithms Are Good at Finding Copyright Infringements 354Copyright is (Almost) Forever 355Index 357