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97 Things Every SRE Should Know

by Emil Stolarsky, Jaime Woo ...

Site reliability engineering (SRE) is more relevant than ever. Knowing how to keep systems reliable has become a critical skill. With this practical book, newcomers and old hats alike will explore a broad range of conversations happening in SRE. You'll get actionable advice on several topics, including how to adopt SRE, why SLOs matter, when you need to upgrade your incident response, and how ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Site reliability engineering (SRE) is more relevant than ever. Knowing how to keep systems reliable has become a critical skill. With this practical book, newcomers and old hats alike will explore a broad range of conversations happening in SRE. You'll get actionable advice on several topics, including how to adopt SRE, why SLOs matter, when you need to upgrade your incident response, and how
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Distributed Computing Pearls

by Gadi Taubenfeld, Michel Raynal ...

Series series Synthesis Lectures on Distributed Computing Theory
Computers and computer networks are one of the most incredible inventions of the 20th century, having an ever-expanding role in our daily lives by enabling complex human activities in areas such as entertainment, education, and commerce. One of the most challenging problems in computer science for the 21st century is to improve the design of distributed systems where computing devices have to work ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Computers and computer networks are one of the most incredible inventions of the 20th century, having an ever-expanding role in our daily lives by enabling complex human activities in areas such as entertainment, education, and commerce. One of the most challenging problems in computer science for the 21st century is to improve the design of distributed systems where computing devices have to work
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The Art of Multiprocessor Programming, Revised Reprint

by Maurice Herlihy, Nir Shavit ...

Revised and updated with improvements conceived in parallel programming courses, The Art of Multiprocessor Programming is an authoritative guide to multicore programming. It introduces a higher level set of software development skills than that needed for efficient single-core programming. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new principles, algorithms, and tools necessary for ... Read more

$66.99 USD

Revised and updated with improvements conceived in parallel programming courses, The Art of Multiprocessor Programming is an authoritative guide to multicore programming. It introduces a higher level set of software development skills than that needed for efficient single-core programming. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new principles, algorithms, and tools necessary for
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Deploying OpenStack

Creating Open Source Clouds

by Ken Pepple ...

OpenStack was created with the audacious goal of being the ubiquitous software choice for building public and private cloud infrastructures. In just over a year, it's become the most talked-about project in open source. This concise book introduces OpenStack's general design and primary software components in detail, and shows you how to start using it to build cloud infrastructures.If you're a ... Read more

$12.99 USD

OpenStack was created with the audacious goal of being the ubiquitous software choice for building public and private cloud infrastructures. In just over a year, it's become the most talked-about project in open source. This concise book introduces OpenStack's general design and primary software components in detail, and shows you how to start using it to build cloud infrastructures.If you're a
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Distributed Systems with Node.js

by Thomas Hunter II ...

Many companies, from startups to Fortune 500 companies alike, use Node.js to build performant backend services. And engineers love Node.js for its approachable API and familiar syntax. Backed by the world's largest package repository, Node's enterprise foothold is only expected to grow.In this hands-on guide, author Thomas Hunter II proves that Node.js is just as capable as traditional enterprise ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Many companies, from startups to Fortune 500 companies alike, use Node.js to build performant backend services. And engineers love Node.js for its approachable API and familiar syntax. Backed by the world's largest package repository, Node's enterprise foothold is only expected to grow.In this hands-on guide, author Thomas Hunter II proves that Node.js is just as capable as traditional enterprise
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Google Cloud Platform for Architects

Design and manage powerful cloud solutions

by Vitthal Srinivasan, Judy Raj, Loonycorn Ravi ...

Get acquainted with GCP and manage robust, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectiveKey FeaturesIdentify the strengths, weaknesses and ideal use-cases for individual services offered on the Google Cloud PlatformMake intelligent choices about which cloud technology works best for your use-caseLeverage Google Cloud Platform to analyze and optimize technical and business ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get acquainted with GCP and manage robust, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectiveKey FeaturesIdentify the strengths, weaknesses and ideal use-cases for individual services offered on the Google Cloud PlatformMake intelligent choices about which cloud technology works best for your use-caseLeverage Google Cloud Platform to analyze and optimize technical and business
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Microservices: Up and Running

by Ronnie Mitra, Irakli Nadareishvili ...

Microservices architectures offer faster change speeds, better scalability, and cleaner, evolvable system designs. But implementing your first microservices architecture is difficult. How do you make myriad choices, educate your team on all the technical details, and navigate the organization to a successful execution to maximize your chance of success? With this book, authors Ronnie Mitra and ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Microservices architectures offer faster change speeds, better scalability, and cleaner, evolvable system designs. But implementing your first microservices architecture is difficult. How do you make myriad choices, educate your team on all the technical details, and navigate the organization to a successful execution to maximize your chance of success? With this book, authors Ronnie Mitra and
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An Introduction to Parallel Programming

by Peter Pacheco ...

An Introduction to Parallel Programming is the first undergraduate text to directly address compiling and running parallel programs on the new multi-core and cluster architecture. It explains how to design, debug, and evaluate the performance of distributed and shared-memory programs. The author Peter Pacheco uses a tutorial approach to show students how to develop effective parallel programs with ... Read more

$56.99 USD

An Introduction to Parallel Programming is the first undergraduate text to directly address compiling and running parallel programs on the new multi-core and cluster architecture. It explains how to design, debug, and evaluate the performance of distributed and shared-memory programs. The author Peter Pacheco uses a tutorial approach to show students how to develop effective parallel programs with
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Using Docker

Developing and Deploying Software with Containers

by Adrian Mouat ...

Docker containers offer simpler, faster, and more robust methods for developing, distributing, and running software than previously available. With this hands-on guide, you’ll learn why containers are so important, what you’ll gain by adopting Docker, and how to make it part of your development process.Ideal for developers, operations engineers, and system administrators—especially those keen to ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Docker containers offer simpler, faster, and more robust methods for developing, distributing, and running software than previously available. With this hands-on guide, you’ll learn why containers are so important, what you’ll gain by adopting Docker, and how to make it part of your development process.Ideal for developers, operations engineers, and system administrators—especially those keen to
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Building Machine Learning Pipelines

by Hannes Hapke, Catherine Nelson ...

Companies are spending billions on machine learning projects, but it’s money wasted if the models can’t be deployed effectively. In this practical guide, Hannes Hapke and Catherine Nelson walk you through the steps of automating a machine learning pipeline using the TensorFlow ecosystem. You’ll learn the techniques and tools that will cut deployment time from days to minutes, so that you can focus ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Companies are spending billions on machine learning projects, but it’s money wasted if the models can’t be deployed effectively. In this practical guide, Hannes Hapke and Catherine Nelson walk you through the steps of automating a machine learning pipeline using the TensorFlow ecosystem. You’ll learn the techniques and tools that will cut deployment time from days to minutes, so that you can focus
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Distributed Systems

An Algorithmic Approach, Second Edition

by Sukumar Ghosh ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer and Information Science Series
Distributed Systems: An Algorithmic Approach, Second Edition provides a balanced and straightforward treatment of the underlying theory and practical applications of distributed computing. As in the previous version, the language is kept as unobscured as possible-clarity is given priority over mathematical formalism. This easily digestible text:Fea ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Distributed Systems: An Algorithmic Approach, Second Edition provides a balanced and straightforward treatment of the underlying theory and practical applications of distributed computing. As in the previous version, the language is kept as unobscured as possible-clarity is given priority over mathematical formalism. This easily digestible text:Fea
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Building Serverless Applications with Google Cloud Run

by Wietse Venema ...

Learn how to build a real-world serverless application in the cloud that's reliable, secure, maintainable, and scalable. If you have experience building web applications on traditional infrastructure, this hands-on guide shows you how to get started with Cloud Run, a container-based serverless product on Google Cloud.Through the course of this book, you'll learn how to deploy several example ... Read more

$41.99 USD

Learn how to build a real-world serverless application in the cloud that's reliable, secure, maintainable, and scalable. If you have experience building web applications on traditional infrastructure, this hands-on guide shows you how to get started with Cloud Run, a container-based serverless product on Google Cloud.Through the course of this book, you'll learn how to deploy several example
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Learning Apache Cassandra

by Mat Brown ...

About This BookLearn to install and use Cassandra from the ground upDesign rich schemas that capture the relationships between different data types using compound primary keysMaster the advanced features available in Cassandra 2.0 through a step-by-step tutorial that builds a real-world application's database layer.Who This Book Is ForIf you're an application developer familiar with SQL databases ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

About This BookLearn to install and use Cassandra from the ground upDesign rich schemas that capture the relationships between different data types using compound primary keysMaster the advanced features available in Cassandra 2.0 through a step-by-step tutorial that builds a real-world application's database layer.Who This Book Is ForIf you're an application developer familiar with SQL databases
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Effective DevOps

Building a Culture of Collaboration, Affinity, and Tooling at Scale

by Jennifer Davis, Ryn Daniels ...

Some companies think that adopting devops means bringing in specialists or a host of new tools. With this practical guide, you’ll learn why devops is a professional and cultural movement that calls for change from inside your organization. Authors Ryn Daniels and Jennifer Davis provide several approaches for improving collaboration within teams, creating affinity among teams, promoting efficient ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Some companies think that adopting devops means bringing in specialists or a host of new tools. With this practical guide, you’ll learn why devops is a professional and cultural movement that calls for change from inside your organization. Authors Ryn Daniels and Jennifer Davis provide several approaches for improving collaboration within teams, creating affinity among teams, promoting efficient
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Professional Cloud Architect – Google Cloud Certification Guide

A handy guide to designing, developing, and managing enterprise-grade GCP cloud solutions

by Brian Gerrard, Konrad Cłapa ...

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through tests designed to help you get certifiedKey FeaturesPlan and design a robust GCP cloud solution architectureEnsure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operationsTest yourself by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questionsBook DescriptionGoogle Cloud ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through tests designed to help you get certifiedKey FeaturesPlan and design a robust GCP cloud solution architectureEnsure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operationsTest yourself by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questionsBook DescriptionGoogle Cloud
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Machine Learning at Scale

Building Enterprise-Grade Systems for Real-Time Inference, Distributed Training, and Continuous Operations

by Ramakanth Evani ...

Machine Learning at Scale explores the architecture, infrastructure, and operational practices required to build and manage enterprise-grade machine learning systems. The book covers real-time feature engineering, distributed training, model serving, MLOps, observability, vector databases, security, and cloud-scale deployment strategies, providing practical guidance for engineers designing ... Read more

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Machine Learning at Scale explores the architecture, infrastructure, and operational practices required to build and manage enterprise-grade machine learning systems. The book covers real-time feature engineering, distributed training, model serving, MLOps, observability, vector databases, security, and cloud-scale deployment strategies, providing practical guidance for engineers designing
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Structured Parallel Programming

Patterns for Efficient Computation

by Michael McCool, James Reinders, Arch Robison ...

Structured Parallel Programming offers the simplest way for developers to learn patterns for high-performance parallel programming. Written by parallel computing experts and industry insiders Michael McCool, Arch Robison, and James Reinders, this book explains how to design and implement maintainable and efficient parallel algorithms using a composable, structured, scalable, and machine ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Structured Parallel Programming offers the simplest way for developers to learn patterns for high-performance parallel programming. Written by parallel computing experts and industry insiders Michael McCool, Arch Robison, and James Reinders, this book explains how to design and implement maintainable and efficient parallel algorithms using a composable, structured, scalable, and machine
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AI Agents in Action, Second Edition

Intelligent workflows with LLMs, MCP, A2A, and more

by Micheal Lanham ...

Series series In Action
Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning.Build AI agents that do more than respond. Give them tools, connect them to knowledge, coordinate their work, and evaluate how well they perform.AI Agents in Action, Second Edition teaches you how to design, build, evaluate, and deploy AI agents through working Python examples. You’ll progress from a simple agent to tool-using ... Read more

$43.99 USD

Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning.Build AI agents that do more than respond. Give them tools, connect them to knowledge, coordinate their work, and evaluate how well they perform.AI Agents in Action, Second Edition teaches you how to design, build, evaluate, and deploy AI agents through working Python examples. You’ll progress from a simple agent to tool-using
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Mastering OpenStack

Implement the latest techniques for designing and deploying an operational, production-ready private cloud

by Omar Khedher ...

Design and manage a powerful OpenStack cloud with practical insights from real-world examplesKey FeaturesSimplify the architecture complexity of the OpenStack ecosystem with new container and networking optionsApply best practices to operate and manage large OpenStack deployments with confidenceDesign and implement hybrid cloud setups using OpenStack and public cloudsPurchase of the print or ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Design and manage a powerful OpenStack cloud with practical insights from real-world examplesKey FeaturesSimplify the architecture complexity of the OpenStack ecosystem with new container and networking optionsApply best practices to operate and manage large OpenStack deployments with confidenceDesign and implement hybrid cloud setups using OpenStack and public cloudsPurchase of the print or
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Docker Deep Dive

Zero to Docker in a Single Book

by Nigel Poulton ...

Start from scratch and develop the essential skills needed to create, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications using Docker with the latest edition of Docker Deep DiveKey FeaturesGet a solid understanding of Docker and containersOvercome common problems while containerizing an applicationMaster Docker commands needed for creating, deploying, and running applicationsBook DescriptionMost ... Read more

$26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Start from scratch and develop the essential skills needed to create, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications using Docker with the latest edition of Docker Deep DiveKey FeaturesGet a solid understanding of Docker and containersOvercome common problems while containerizing an applicationMaster Docker commands needed for creating, deploying, and running applicationsBook DescriptionMost
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Digital and Microprocessor Techniques V11

by Clive W Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

$3.99 USD

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
... Read more
Concurrency

The Works of Leslie Lamport

Edited by Dahlia Malkhi ...

Series series ACM Books
This book is a celebration of Leslie Lamport's work on concurrency, interwoven in four-and-a-half decades of an evolving industry: from the introduction of the first personal computer to an era when parallel and distributed multiprocessors are abundant.His works lay formal foundations for concurrent computations executed by interconnected computers. Some of the algorithms have become standard ... Read more

$57.99 USD

This book is a celebration of Leslie Lamport's work on concurrency, interwoven in four-and-a-half decades of an evolving industry: from the introduction of the first personal computer to an era when parallel and distributed multiprocessors are abundant.His works lay formal foundations for concurrent computations executed by interconnected computers. Some of the algorithms have become standard
... Read more
Learning Chaos Engineering

Discovering and Overcoming System Weaknesses Through Experimentation

by Russ Miles ...

Most companies work hard to avoid costly failures, but in complex systems a better approach is to embrace and learn from them. Through chaos engineering, you can proactively hunt for evidence of system weaknesses before they trigger a crisis. This practical book shows software developers and system administrators how to plan and run successful chaos engineering experiments.System weaknesses go ... Read more

$41.99 USD

Most companies work hard to avoid costly failures, but in complex systems a better approach is to embrace and learn from them. Through chaos engineering, you can proactively hunt for evidence of system weaknesses before they trigger a crisis. This practical book shows software developers and system administrators how to plan and run successful chaos engineering experiments.System weaknesses go
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Dynamic Resource Allocation in Embedded, High-Performance and Cloud Computing

Edited by Leando Soares Indrusiak, Piotr Dziurzanski, Amit Kumar Singh ...

The availability of many-core computing platforms enables a wide variety of technical solutions for systems across the embedded, high-performance and cloud computing domains. However, large scale manycore systems are notoriously hard to optimise. Choices regarding resource allocation alone can account for wide variability in timeliness and energy dissipation (up to several orders of magnitude). ... Read more

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The availability of many-core computing platforms enables a wide variety of technical solutions for systems across the embedded, high-performance and cloud computing domains. However, large scale manycore systems are notoriously hard to optimise. Choices regarding resource allocation alone can account for wide variability in timeliness and energy dissipation (up to several orders of magnitude).
... Read more

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