Best System Administration
The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have run a Linux system for almost 15 years....got sick of the cost of Window and its upgrades, not to mention the unexplained crashes...and get along good with PCLinuxOS."
"So far, it is easy to read and you'll learn a world of commands for Linux."
"I read another review of this book by someone who said it helped their hacking skills and gave them a good understanding of how computers work."
"This book is recommended by the Linux Foundation (the group that employs Linus Torvalds) in the LFS101 Intro to Linux course materials as a helpful and accurate introduction to the Linux command line and as a reference."
"After digesting Ubuntu Made Easy (Rickford Grant with Phil Bull), and feeling pretty comfortable with my knowledge of Ubuntu's GUI, I decided to go nuts and dive into the command line."
"It's good ..."
"At the time, I couldn't find anything that looked like a solid introduction on how to use the command line effectively, so I ended up with a patch work of understanding from online sources. to anyone trying to figure out what the big deal about the command line is, or if they just want to extend their capabilities without trying to parse every manual page."
"An extremely good guide to the Linux command prompt."
In this completely revised second edition of the perennial best seller How Linux Works , author Brian Ward makes the concepts behind Linux internals accessible to anyone curious about the inner workings of the operating system.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In one fell swoop Ward does a number of things with the specialized term in unix/linux (superuser is simply what Windows folk would call a sysop or administrator, or hackers would look at with rootkits/kernels as privilege escalation): 1. That is unusual for a newly released title, but not for No Starch, who have technical editors who actually TRY the code, unlike a lot of publishers out there in this field. Even basic security and hacking, when using tools like IDA Pro, require you to be able to look at the command line and "see" what state the kernel is in, what it is doing and calling, and what certain interrupt/resume sequences really mean regardless of sequential, parallel or virtual memory paradigms. It is not enough to "let the legacy software" (or in the case of sploits, the rootkit) do the work anymore-- even basic scripters are now modifying vm's and rootkits with Python, and the typical sploit, whether pen, hack, forensics or just system admin, involves sophisticated user/kernel interactions by malware that can now not only inject sequences, but also install entire new o/s donuts around your kernel and control the entire o/s! At over 350 pages and extremely up to date, Ward packs each page with SO much information and detailed knowledge, with deeply intuitive examples, that you can either study every sentence numerous times like a text, looking up details in his many external resources, or just read casually and get a "gist" that is rare as an overview of what's really going on between kernel and user abstraction levels (or in the operational sense, interfaces). I guarantee, as an old professor who teaches Kali Linux to hackers and pen testers at both of these levels, and in assembly reverse engineering detail including memory forensics, that there is something delightful for everyone in this new edition... highly recommended."
"Let's face it, if you are mostly a casual computer user doing email and surfing the web, then what operating system you are using is going to matter very little. Linux desktop, MS Windows, Max OS X, and Android are all going to do those tasks pretty much in the same way, and you may not really care about what's under the hood. The net result of this curiosity is gaining an order of magnitude in usability and control over your computer by understanding how it works."
"Love it, I am happy I chose this book over the others to understand how Linux works."
"Some parts of the book are time-based causing small issues so have your browser ready for finding fixes."
"Because, in part, of this book, my new Linux server and desktop are now up and running the way I want them."
"Excellent book on Linux internals."
"I've worked with Linux infrequently for many years and mostly have to just search the internet for the right commands."
"What to know how Linux works then purchase this book."
With a firm foundation in database reliability engineering, you’ll be ready to dive into the architecture and operations of any modern database.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"They abstract their experience just enough to make it relevant to all data professionals, yet keep the language clear enough that it's still directly mappable to the technologies you use today."
"Put it this way: you can learn these lessons by reading this book, or you can learn them in your post-incident reviews."
"A great book for anyone looking to take over the datastore layer of their growing company or for old schoolers looking to modernizes their skills for the times to come."
"To get a feel for the goals and worldview of the operations domain I read books such as Schlossnagle's "Scalable Internet Architectures" and Allspaw's "Web Operations", then I attempted to "shoehorn" the concepts of those books into the database realm. Examples might be network administrators who find themselves tasked with database-related duties because their employer doesn't have a dedicated DBA, system administrators interested in widening their skill set into the database field, or technology managers responsible for database resources."
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The Pros and Cons of Blockchain Technology How Blockchain Can Reshape Financial Services The Technology Behind Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency 7 Killer Blockchain Applications That Are Shaping Our Future The Technical Guide to the Blockchain Technology Smart Contracts Business in the Era of Blockchain Executive’s Guide to Implementing Blockchain Technology 7 Industries that Blockchain Will Disrupt in the Future How Governments Throughout the World Are Responding to Blockchain The Future of Blockchain – Shaping Tomorrow And Much, Much, More! When that starts to come, I think there's going to be a host of new models that come out of that … that's where we probably get excited about what's the next bet.” – Jeff Schumacher, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, BCG Digital Ventures. It's an informative and entertaining read, and you may pick up some valuable tools and new ways of thinking you've never read or heard of before. Scroll to the top and click that yellow button, and Get your copy today! Praise for Blockchain "Chicago author/entrepreneur Neil Hoffman has made a fortune trading bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. An ex-army, an online entrepreneur and a self-taught computer programmer, he loves trading cryptocurrencies and forex and he sees it as having a huge potential to make some serious income. "Blockchain: Everything You Need To Know..." by Neil Hoffman is an excellent introductory reference guide which explains the technology clearly. By definition, a blockchain is a form of a decentralized database which functions as a ledger to record financial transactions electronically. This technology can facilitate contract negotiations, act as an electronic notary, complete smart contracts, track ownership rights and record events on the Internet of Things (IoT) in real time. Overall, "Blockchain: Everything You Need To Know About..." by Neil Hoffman is a tremendous resource for understanding an increasingly complex technology." This book was a great find, as it is very complete and informative, with all the essentials on virtual currencies and blockchain."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am so pleased to get this book & learn so many things about Blockchain technology."
"If you want to get better understanding or good knowledge over Blockchain technology, then I would like to stay, you are on the right place now and this book will be perfect source for you."
"Even throughout this read, you will able to learn where to start, what to do, how to implement this technology for yourself or your business, how to grow up, beginning to end of Bitcoin earning, trading & investing, and much more essential things."
"I had to get books to fully understand the whole thought behind it and its own uses aside from cryptocurrency. The book is explained in plain English."
"A well balanced book.A lot of important information about Bitcoin Mining, Investing, Trading Cryptocurrencies, gathered in this book.I was actually impressed by how much useful information squeezed in such a short book.Author described every single thing very clearly with some proper explanations.Better than the ones I already bought and read about Blockchain."
"As a complete outsider I was able to get the basics of blockchain technology after reading this book."
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Best Unix Computer Operating Systems
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA exam objectives for exams 901 & 902 Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the topics covered on the latest edition of the exam. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"First off, let me say this, the author of this book is very informed on IT."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"Just started, but it has been an easy to follow book so far."
"Nice book for those people who like to learn as they go."
"Must have to get certified."
"I found the CD to be the best part of the book, and definitely recommend not getting a version of this book without it."
"I know a lot about computers and learned a bit to go and write the A+, but it's very good I bought this books, learnt so many additional stuff, not even for the exams but for myself m. Thank you Meyers💪🔥."
Best Linux
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA exam objectives for exams 901 & 902 Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the topics covered on the latest edition of the exam. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"the author does not drift off to complicated things when starting to learn the basics."
"While this was required material for my IT class, the writing is easy to follow and the information is clear."
"Pros: Packed with so much knowledge that I think Mike Meyers may be Thoth."
"It is packed with everything I need to know for passing the CompTIA A+ exam, and as a matter fact I almost gave it four stars because it is so packed it is too heavy to hold up when I’m laying down reading it!"
"Great book when it comes to questions in each."
"Good book lots and lots of info for CompTIA A+ certification More detailed than Dummies book."
Best Windows
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA exam objectives for exams 901 & 902 Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the topics covered on the latest edition of the exam. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"Just started, but it has been an easy to follow book so far."
"Nice book for those people who like to learn as they go."
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"Must have to get certified."
"I found the CD to be the best part of the book, and definitely recommend not getting a version of this book without it."
"I know a lot about computers and learned a bit to go and write the A+, but it's very good I bought this books, learnt so many additional stuff, not even for the exams but for myself m. Thank you Meyers💪🔥."
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Summarize data with PivotTables and Descriptive Statistics Explore new trends in predictive and prescriptive analytics Use Excel Trend Curves, multiple regression, and exponential smoothing Master advanced Excel functions such as OFFSET and INDIRECT Delve into key financial, statistical, and time functions Make your charts more effective with the Power View tool Tame complex optimization problems with Excel Solver Run Monte Carlo simulations on stock prices and bidding models Apply important modeling tools such as the Inquire add-in. Wayne L. Winston is a professor of Decision Sciences at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and has earned numerous MBA teaching awards.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Now that I am finishing up the MBA program (final semester), I have started a consulting company using the exact methods out of this book that I learned in Dr. Winston's class. In other words, if you wanted to build a model to help a company maximize profit by determining which limited resources to put into play (labor, materials, $$) based on the revenue of each product, this book teaches you. So you get to learn a ton of the really cool functions in excel, how they work together in nested formulas, and how they could directly benefit a company/organization (just from one chapter). UPDATE 8/1/2015: I have recently spoken with Dr. Winston and he mentioned that he was in the process of putting his courses up online. I'm jealous because I just paid a ton of money to take his classes when I could have just watched his videos.I am only posting this here because some of the reviews said that they would like to see the videos if possible."
"I've bought almost every book there is on powerpivot and this is the best."
"I have used excel for very long time but this book just takes your excel skills to whole another level. The best thing about the book are the exercises. TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED : Since this is "exercise driven" book, expect to spend few hours to few days ( yes, in a real world, you will be pulled into other things) every chapter and move to the next.I will not strictly call this book as a "reference" book since you need to know which formula or tool to use at which time without looking at a book. SUMMARY: If you work in an office, you need to know Excel .. Period and this book takes you to next level that 95% of your colleagues would not know."
Best Apple OS & iOS
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA exam objectives for exams 901 & 902 Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the topics covered on the latest edition of the exam. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"I would suggest this book as the foundation to your self-study of A+ (then get Cram Exam). Don't let that stop you however, the book is the right one to get to ensure you have the foundation covered."
"the author does not drift off to complicated things when starting to learn the basics."
"After reviewing this content and doing tons of 3rd party practice quizzes I easily passed both the 901 and 902 test."
"While this was required material for my IT class, the writing is easy to follow and the information is clear."
"Pros: Packed with so much knowledge that I think Mike Meyers may be Thoth."
"this is an IT field essential."