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This full-color book will teach you how to use Adobe Illustrator's various tools to create infographics, as well as basic page layouts for them. It focuses on Illustrator¿s powerful graphing tools and 2D and 3D effects. How can an infographic or graph be altered and adapted to appear more engaging and still display your data accurately? What additional effects can be used on your infographic to produce the results you envision? In this second volume of Creating Infographics with Adobe Illustrator, you will learn the answers to all these questions. Author Jennifer Harder will walk you through creating basic infographics in Illustrator using Illustrator tools such as Graphing Tools as well as how to create 2D effects and 3D shapes with their related materials, including Symbols. Upon completing this volume, you will have an appreciation for how easy it is to design an infographic or graph to display your data and discover how rudimentary shapes and colors can be altered using patterns, as well as 2D and 3D effects, to enhance readability while conveying meaning to your audience. You will be able to use this knowledge to create your own infographics using Illustrator¿s wide array of tools. What You Will LearnUse Illustrator¿s Graphing Tools to create and modify basic charts or graphsWork with popular 2D effects to enhance your design in IllustratorCreate 3D Shapes using Materials and Symbols and modify your 3D GraphsExplore basic Image Trace and Perspective options in Illustrator Who This Book Is ForBeginner-level designers and others who are interested in learning the process of creating infographics for their company, the classroom, for data visualization, an article in a magazine, or a webpage.

This full-color book, the third of three volumes, focuses on Adobe Illustrator¿s SVG interactivity tools. How can an infographic be made more interactive for an audience? What additional Illustrator tools and Adobe applications can be used to enhance your infographic layout? In this final volume of Creating Infographics with Adobe Illustrator, you will learn the answers to all these questions. Author Jennifer Harder will walk you through creating basic infographics in Illustrator using Illustrator tools for creating SVG files, known as Scalable Vector Graphics, for basic Interactivity on a web page. Then you will review layouts in other Adobe Applications in relation to their connectivity with Illustrator.Upon completing this volume, you will have a thorough understanding of how to design an infographic with basic interactivity for a web page, and how this can improve visualization and convey meaning to your audience. Moreover, youwill be able to use this knowledge to create your own infographics using Illustrator¿s wide array of tools. What You Will LearnDiscover how to apply interactivity to an infographicGain insight into different infographic layouts and how to finalize your project with your clientExplore other Adobe Creative Cloud applications that may assist you in the future as you create your infographics Who This Book Is ForBeginner-level designers and others who are interested in learning the process of creating infographics for their company, the classroom, for, an article in a magazine, or adding interactivity to webpage.

Explore the role ChatGPT can play in business, including operations, marketing, sales, and delivery. This concise book illustrates how ChatGPT is changing the way individuals interact with machines and how you can take advantage of its capabilities for business.The book starts with an overview of ChatGPT and its impact in the realm of of conversational AI. You will then dive into the technical aspects of ChatGPT and gain an understanding of how machine learning algorithms and natural language processing work in the background. Various business applications of ChatGPT are then discussed, followed by how it can get integrated into your business operations. To wrap things up, you will gain insight into the data and privacy elements that need to be considered while using ChatGPT, and how to maintain its integrity.After completing this book, you will understand the ChatGPT framework and how to integrate it into your own ventures. What You Will LearnUnderstand the various technologies and techniques utilized in ChatGPTGain insight into the future of human-machine interactionAnalyze the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT for your industryExplore the ethical implications of using AI Who This Book Is ForTech enthusiasts who are passionate about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and human-machine interaction.

Embark on a transformative journey through the exciting world of Roblox Lua scripting with this comprehensive hands-on guide. Tailored to game developers, both seasoned and new, this book serves as your roadmap to mastering the art and science of Lua scripting within the dynamic Roblox Studio environment.You'll explore a wide spectrum of foundational concepts, including variables, functions, loops, tables, arrays, and more. Delve into advanced topics like raycasting, object-oriented programming with humanoids, and intricate leaderboard systems. Each chapter is crafted with real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials, empowering you to create engaging and interactive gameplay experiences.You'll gain profound insights into modularization, efficient coding practices, and techniques to optimize your scripts, paving the way to elevate your game development to an entirely new plane of creativity and complexity. You'll also discover sophisticated scripting concepts, such as custom events, and client-server communication. Invest in your future as a Roblox developer today, and let this book be your guide to crafting extraordinary gaming experiences. Roblox Lua Scripting Essentials provides the insight, tools, and guidance needed to shape your unique path in this thrilling domain of game development.What You'll LearnWield variables, functions, loops, conditionals, arrays, and more to create dynamic gameplay elementsExplore the principles of object-oriented programming, and modularization techniques to develop clean, efficient, and organized codeUnderstand the complex client-server relationships, custom events, and multiplayer functionalities that bring games to lifeDiscover the power of modular coding, enabling you to create more organized and maintainable code basesLay down a robust foundation in Lua scripting for RobloxWho This Book Is ForThis book is meticulously crafted to serve a diverse array of readers, ranging from complete beginners to intermediate developers.

Solve your Selenium WebDriver problems with this quick guide to automated testing of web applications with Selenium WebDriver in C#. This third edition contains hundreds of solutions to real-world problems, with clear explanations and ready-to-run Selenium test scripts that you can use in your own projects. Updated to Selenium version 4, this revision includes Visual Studio Code set up, additional recipes, and new chapters on Selenium DevTools and continuous testing. You'll see how to use Selenium WebDriver for select lists, navigation, assertions, frames, file upload and pop-up dialogs. You'll also learn how to locate web elements and test functions for hyperlinks, buttons, TextFields and TextAreas, radio buttons, CheckBoxes, and more.What You'll Learn Debug test scripts and test data Work with Selenium Remote Control Server Manage and deal with browser profiles and capabilities Monitor tests for advanced user interactions and experiences (UX) Who This Book Is For Experienced .NET and C# Windows application programmers/developers.

In an era where the fusion of connectivity and technology is redefining industries, this book is a must-have guide for aspiring technologists and seasoned professionals alike. This meticulously crafted handbook guides you through every aspect of AWS IoT, touching upon vital spheres such as edge computing, machine learning, and industrial IoT, with a distinct spotlight on cybersecurity.Over the course of this book, industry veteran Syed Rehan unveils the secrets to setting up your AWS IoT environment and walks you through advanced concepts such as leveraging MQTT, mastering Digital Twin implementation, and plumbing the depths of edge machine learning. Whether you're experimenting with virtual devices or hands-on with Raspberry Pi setups, this book will steer you towards innovation and a transformative journey where technology meets intelligence and security, all under the expansive umbrella of AWS IoT.What You Will LearnAWS Mastery: Dive deep into AWS IoT essentials, from setup to hands-on SDK toolsAdvanced Connectivity: Explore advanced MQTT features and the potential of AWS IoT Core MQTT clientsDevice Integration: Master AWS IoT device creation, connection, and deployment, blending the digital and physicalDigital Twin: Unleash IoT's future with AWS IoT device shadow, capitalizing on digital twin technologyDevice Management: Transform remote oversight using secure IoT tunneling and innovative actionsEdge Development: Merge IoT and Machine Learning via AWS IoT Greengrass, spotlighting image classificationData to Insights: Swiftly move from raw data to actionable insights leveraging Amazon TimestreamIoT Cybersecurity: Strengthen your defenses using AWS IoT Device Defender, Zero Trust principles, and Machine Learning (ML) Detect to prepare for and counter threatsWho This Book Is ForIoT developers and enthusiasts, professionals who want to implement IoT solutions in industrial scenarios, system architects and designers interested in edge machine learning, business intelligence analysts, and cybersecurity professionals.

This book will teach you the underlying concepts of large language models (LLMs), as well as the technologies associated with them.The book starts with an introduction to the rise of conversational AIs such as ChatGPT, and how they are related to the broader spectrum of large language models. From there, you will learn about natural language processing (NLP), its core concepts, and how it has led to the rise of LLMs. Next, you will gain insight into transformers and how their characteristics, such as self-attention, enhance the capabilities of language modeling, along with the unique capabilities of LLMs. The book concludes with an exploration of the architectures of various LLMs and the opportunities presented by their ever-increasing capabilities¿as well as the dangers of their misuse.After completing this book, you will have a thorough understanding of LLMs and will be ready to take your first steps in implementing them into your own projects. What You Will LearnGrasp the underlying concepts of LLMsGain insight into how the concepts and approaches of NLP have evolved over the yearsUnderstand transformer models and attention mechanismsExplore different types of LLMs and their applicationsUnderstand the architectures of popular LLMsDelve into misconceptions and concerns about LLMs, as well as how to best utilize themWho This Book Is ForAnyone interested in learning the foundational concepts of NLP, LLMs, and recent advancements of deep learning

This full-color book will teach you how to use Adobe Illustrator's various tools to create infographics, as well as basic page layouts for them. This is the first of three volumes which will cover all the fundamentals of Illustrator, an industry standard application used by graphic designers and marketing and communication teams. How is an infographic different from a logo or any other illustration? What additional thought processes, skills, or software tools should be utilized to create an infographic? In this first volume of Illustrator Basics, you will learn the answers to all these questions. Author Jennifer Harder will walk you through creating basic infographics in Illustrator using Basic Shape tools, Pen Tools, Type Tools, and Symbols. Upon completing this volume, you will have an appreciation for how easy it is to design an infographic and discover how rudimentary shapes and colors can affect readability while conveying meaningto your audience. You will be able to use this knowledge to create your own infographics using Illustrator¿s wide array of tools. Who This Book Is ForDiscover the tools within Illustrator that are ideal for creating basic infographicsDevelop a logo based upon a scanned sketchGain an understanding of different infographic layouts and the process of reviewing them with your client Who This Book Is ForBeginner-level designers and others who are interested in learning the process of creating infographics for their company, the classroom, for a visual resume, an article in a magazine, or a webpage.

Practical Spring LDAP is your guide to developing Java-based enterprise applications using the Spring LDAP Framework. This book explains the purpose and fundamental concepts of LDAP before giving a comprehensive tour of the latest version, Spring LDAP 1.3.2. It provides a detailed treatment of LDAP controls and the new features of Spring LDAP 1.3.2 such as Object Directory Mapping and LDIF parsing. LDAP has become the de-facto standard for storing and accessing information in enterprises. Despite its widespread adoption, developers often struggle when it comes to using this technology effectively. The traditional JNDI approach has proven to be painful and has resulted in complex, less modular applications. The Spring LDAP Framework provides an ideal alternative.

This is a comprehensive guide for individuals preparing for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. The book's main focus is to provide readers with a wealth of practice questions and expert tips to help them pass the CISSP exam.The demand for certified information security professionals continues to increase, and the CISSP exam is widely recognized as one of the most challenging and comprehensive information security certification exams. This book will provide readers with the practice and exam strategies they need to pass the CISSP exam and launch their careers in information security. It covers all of the topics tested on the exam, including security management practices, access control systems and methodology; laws, regulations, standards, and compliance; and telecommunications and network security.In addition to providing practice questions, this book also includes background information on the CISSP exam, including the exam format, content, and best ways to study for the exam. It is designed to be user friendly and easy to follow, with clear explanations and examples for all the practice questions.What You Will LearnGain a comprehensive understanding of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)Gain background information on the CISSP exam, including the exam format, content, and best ways to study for the examDevelop the critical thinking skills that are essential for success on the CISSP examMaster test-taking strategies for successfully passing the CISSP examPrepare through a realistic simulation of the actual CISSP examWho this book is for:Individuals preparing for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam¿someone who has a background in information technology or information security and is looking to pass the CISSP exam and become a CISSP-certified professional.Secondaryaudiences include information technology professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of information security, individuals interested in pursuing a career in information security and considering the CISSP certification, and current or aspiring information security managers who want to advance their careers and take on more responsibilities in their organizations.

Design and architect new generation cloud-based data warehouses using Azure and AWS. This book provides an in-depth understanding of how to build modern cloud-native data warehouses, as well as their history and evolution.The book starts by covering foundational data warehouse concepts, and introduces modern features such as distributed processing, big data storage, data streaming, and processing data on the cloud. You will gain an understanding of the synergy, relevance, and usage data warehousing standard practices in the modern world of distributed data processing. The authors walk you through the essential concepts of Data Mesh, Data Lake, Lakehouse, and Delta Lake. And they demonstrate the services and offerings available on Azure and AWS that deal with data orchestration, data democratization, data governance, data security, and business intelligence. After completing this book, you will be ready to design and architect enterprise-grade, cloud-based modern data warehouses using industry best practices and guidelines.What You Will LearnUnderstand the core concepts underlying modern data warehousesDesign and build cloud-native data warehousesGain a practical approach to architecting and building data warehouses on Azure and AWSImplement modern data warehousing components such as Data Mesh, Data Lake, Delta Lake, and LakehouseProcess data through pandas and evaluate your model¿s performance using metrics such as F1-score, precision, and recallApply deep learning to supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised anomaly detection tasks for tabular datasets and time series applicationsWho This Book Is For Experienced developers, cloud architects, and technology enthusiasts looking to build cloud-based modern data warehouses using Azure and AWS

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing volume of data that holds immense potential for driving business success. However, many businesses struggle to harness this potential due to a lack of understanding and effective utilization of data within their culture. This book is a comprehensive guide that unveils the transformative power of data and provides actionable insights to cultivate a data-driven organizational culture.The book emphasizes data strategy and data governance's pivotal role in cultivating a mature data culture using practical insights, frameworks, and best practices. This approach ensures robust data culture structures that uphold data integrity, accessibility, and accountability. These structures operate on the people, processes, and technology through analytics, literacy, governance, process management, and data inventory management.The authors introduce the groundbreaking Usage and Flow Data Culture Model, a unique framework that enables organizations to evaluate and reshape their data culture based on distinct cultural types: Preservationist, Protectionist, Traditional, and Progressive. Each culture type is carefully dissected, revealing associated challenges and opportunities, uncovering suitable strategies in the process. Developing a worthy data culture necessitates a shift in mindset and the development of relevant skills across the organization. Building a Data Culture is your roadmap to fostering data literacy, promoting data-driven decision-making, and cultivating a data-driven mindset. What You'll LearnAssess your organization's current data cultureIdentify cultural strengths and weaknesses within your organizationDevelop a data governance programDefine data policies and standards and establish decision-making processesWho This Book is ForProfessionals and leaders across various industries who are interested in building a data culture within their organizations. The typical reader may have a background in data management, analytics, business intelligence, or technology, but the book is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers with varying levels of expertise.

Implement a basic Enterprise Architecture from start to finish using a four-stage, wheel-based approach. Aided by real-world examples, this book shows what elements are needed for the initial implementation of a fundamental Enterprise Architecture.The book's pragmatic approach keeps existing architecture frameworks and methodologies in mind while providing instructions that are readable and applicable to all. The Enterprise Architecture Implementation Wheel builds on the methodology of existing architecture frameworks and allows you to apply the theory more pragmatically and closer to the reality that an architect encounters in daily practice.While the main focus of the book is on the actual steps taken to design an Enterprise Architecture, other important topics include architecture origin, definition, domains, visualization, and roles. Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture is the ideal handbook for the architect who is asked to implement an Enterprise Architecture in an existing organization.What You'll Learn Identify a company's needs and develop an appropriate strategy to satisfy those needs Implement measurable goals and objectives for a baseline architecture Create meaningful catalogues, diagrams, and maps to communicate the architecture to an organization Measure the progress of implementing the architectureWho This Book Is For Novice (Enterprise and Business) architects Senior management Executives

Learn to write algorithms and program in the new field of quantum computing. This second edition is updated to equip you with the latest knowledge and tools needed to be a complex problem-solver in this ever-evolving landscape. The book has expanded its coverage of current and future advancements and investments by IT companies in this emerging technology. Most chapters are thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest updates to IBM Quantum's systems and offerings, such as improved algorithms, integrating hardware advancements, software enhancements, bug fixes, and more. Yoüll examine quantum computing in the cloud and run experiments there on a real quantum device. Along the way yoüll cover game theory with the Magic Square, an example of quantum pseudo-telepathy. Yoüll also learn to write code using QISKit, Python SDK, and other APIs such as QASM and execute it against simulators (local or remote) or a real quantum computer. Then peek inside the inner workings of the Bell states for entanglement, Grover¿s algorithm for linear search, Shor¿s algorithm for integer factorization, and other algorithms in the fields of optimization, and more. Finally, yoüll learn the current quantum algorithms for entanglement, random number generation, linear search, integer factorization, and others. By the end of this book, yoüll understand how quantum computing provides massive parallelism and significant computational speedups over classical computersWhat You'll LearnWrite algorithms that provide superior performance over their classical counterpartsCreate a quantum number generator: the quintessential coin flip with a quantum twistExamine the quantum algorithms in use today for random number generation, linear search, and moreDiscover quantum teleportationHandle the counterfeit coin problem, a classic puzzle Put your knowledge to the testwith more than 150 practice exercises Who This Book Is ForDevelopers, programmers, computer science researchers, teachers, and students.

Learn ASP.NET Core APIs delivered in its latest version of the Microsoft Framework: .NET 8. This book will show you how to develop APIs with ASP.NET Core 8. Author Anthony Giretti will reveal all you need to know about HTTP protocol, REST architecture style, and ASP.NET Core 8.You will learn what reflexes and mindset a developer must have to approach the development of an API of medium complexity. By performing CRUD operations on a SQL Server database, you will see how to set up a clean and reliable application with industry best practices (clean code, security, observability, optimization and testing). After completing Coding Clean, Reliable, and Safe REST APIs with ASP.NET Core 8, you will be able to develop many kinds of APIs that require a senior developer level of knowledge and provide your customers with high-quality APIs.What You Will LearnDiscover the latest version of ASP.NET Core 8Code REST APIs with minimal APIsBecome familiar with clean code principlesOptimize performances with caching, background tasks and moreMake APIs resilient by handling SQL and HttpClient transient errorsUnderstand the importance of observabilityImplement Authentication and AuthorizationGrasp OWASP principlesProtect sensitive dataMaster unit testing best practices Who This Book Is ForBeginner and intermediate professionals wishing to build clean, reliable and safe ASP.NET Core APIs and elevate their skills to a senior developer level.

Explore the concepts and techniques that are essential for designing, optimizing, and maintaining SSD (solid state drive) firmware. This book discusses the role of firmware in the functioning of SSDs and the importance of keeping firmware up to date to ensure optimal performance and security.The book starts with an introduction to SSD firmware and its role in SSDs. You will then learn basic NAND operations and common firmware features, followed by various design considerations and best practices for optimizing and maintaining SSD firmware. Moving ahead, you will learn some of the advanced features that are included in modern SSD firmware, such as wear leveling algorithms, garbage collection algorithms, error prevention and correction methods, and algorithms to reduce write amplification. User data flow and exception handling are discussed next, along with performance and debugging. To wrap things up, you will gain insight into possible future developments and innovations inSSD firmware.After reading this book, you will have a solid understanding of the key concepts and techniques that are crucial to designing, optimizing, and maintaining SSD firmware.What Will You LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of NAND flash memory, including its architecture, operation, and limitationsExplore the basics and evolution of firmware, specifically in the context of SSDsGrasp the basics of firmware, including its purpose, structure, and development processSurvey the specific features of SSD firmware, such as wear leveling, error correction, and garbage collectionUnderstand performance criteria for SSDsMaster the art of designing a fundamental SSD firmware, encompassing host interfaces and vital requirements Who Is This Book For:Engineers involved in designing and developing firmware.

Learn and implement responsible AI models using Python. This book will teach you how to balance ethical challenges with opportunities in artificial intelligence.The book starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of AI, with special emphasis given to the key principles of responsible AI. The authors then walk you through the critical issues of detecting and mitigating bias, making AI decisions understandable, preserving privacy, ensuring security, and designing robust models. Along the way, yoüll gain an overview of tools, techniques, and code examples to implement the key principles you learn in real-world scenarios.The book concludes with a chapter devoted to fostering a deeper understanding of responsible AI¿s profound implications for the future. Each chapter offers a hands-on approach, enriched with practical insights and code snippets, enabling you to translate ethical considerations into actionable solutions. What You Will LearnUnderstand the principles of responsible AI and their importance in today's digital worldMaster techniques to detect and mitigate bias in AIExplore methods and tools for achieving transparency and explainabilityDiscover best practices for privacy preservation and security in AIGain insights into designing robust and reliable AI modelsWho This Book Is ForAI practitioners, data scientists, machine learning engineers, researchers, policymakers, and students interested in the ethical aspects of AI

This book will teach you the core concepts of blockchain technology in a concise manner through straightforward, concrete examples using a range of programming languages, including Python and Solidity. The 50 programs presented in this book are all you need to gain a firm understanding of blockchain and how to implement it.The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of blockchain technology, followed by a review of its types, framework, applications and challenges. Moving ahead, you will learn basic blockchain programming with hash functions, authentication code, and Merkle trees. You will then dive into the basics of bitcoin, including wallets, digital keys, transactions, digital signatures, and more. This is followed by a crash course on Ethereum programming, its network, and ecosystem. As you progress through the book, you will also learn about Hyperledger and put your newly-gained knowledge to work through case studies and example applications. After reading this book, you will understand blockchain¿s underlying concepts and its common implementations. What You Will LearnMaster theoretical and practical implementations of various blockchain components using PythonImplement hashing, Merkel trees, and smart contracts using the Solidity programming language for various applicationsGrasp the internal structure of EVM and its implementation in smart contractsUnderstand why blockchain plays an essential role in cryptocurrencies and identify possible applications beyond cryptocurrenciesInvestigate and apply alternative blockchain solutions using Hyperledger, including its integration and deploymentExplore research opportunities through case studies and gain an overview of implementation using various languages Who Is This Book For:Anyone who is new to blockchain and wants to gain anan understanding of how it works and can be implemented.

Master VMware Workstation to create and run virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes clusters simultaneously on physical devices without having to reformat or dual boot the underlying device. This book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to creating and managing virtual machines using VMware Workstation, a software solution that provides a type-2 hypervisor, or desktop hypervisor, that runs on x64 Windows and Linux-based operating systems. This book focuses on the Windows version.Yoüll start with an overview of hypervisors and desktop hypervisors. You'll then look at resources, such as CPU, memory, and networking, and how they are configured in a virtual environment. In the final chapters, yoüll learn how to configure Workstation Pro to run and manage virtual machines before going on to build example virtual machines, including how to build a nested vSphere environment. Once built yoüll see how to manage these virtual machines, before finally upgrading your VMware Workstation Pro environment.In the end, yoüll learn how to build and manage different virtual machines running on different operating systems and build an ESXi lab environment with VMware Workstation. What You'll Learn Examine hypervisors and desktop hypervisorsUnderstand how to install and configure VMware WorkstationGain practical knowledge on building and managing virtual machines on different OSsSupport and troubleshoot VMware Workstation environments. Who This Book Is ForDevelopers, IT professionals that remote, home, and BYOD

This book will help you analyze traces and logs from different software environments and communicate analysis results using a pattern language that covers everything from a small debugging log to a distributed trace with billions of messages from hundreds of computers, thousands of software components, threads, and processes.The book begins with the basic terminology of operating systems and programming, the foundation for understanding trace and log analysis. It then talks about patterns that help describe problems from a user¿s view and patterns for errors and failures. Then, the book covers a range of trace patterns that group messages, and explores how logs depict software activities. It even examines specific message patterns and how they connect in a single trace. Moving forward, yoüll review patterns for multiple traces and logs and how to evaluate them. In this way, you can use similar methods to find problems across a wide variety of software. The book also provides guidance for analyzing issues on systems such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and other types of computers, including those in networks and the Internet of Things, regardless of their system differences.Upon completing this book, you will be able to navigate the complexities of trace and log analysis and apply uniform diagnostics and anomaly detection pattern language across diverse software environments to help you troubleshoot, debug, and fix issues.What You Will LearnUnderstand pattern language for trace and log analysisGain a pattern-oriented methodology for trace and log analysis applicable to various domains, including cybersecurityMaster the fundamentals of operating systems and programming related to trace and log analysisUnderstand observed behavior in traces and logs, which aids incident response, diagnostics, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debuggingWho This Book Is ForSoftware technical support engineers, system and network administrators, software developers, testers, DevOps and DevSecOps, digital forensics and malware analysts, security incident response engineers, data analysts, and data mining practitioners.

S/4HANA empowers enterprises to take big steps towards digitalization, innovation, and being mobile-friendly. This book is a concise guide to SAP S/4HANA Asset Management and will help you begin leveraging the platform¿s capabilities quickly and efficiently. SAP S/4HANA Asset Management begins with an overview of the platform and its structure. You will learn how it can help with data storage and analysis, business processes, and reporting and analytics. As the book progresses, you will gain insight into single, time-based, performance-based, and multiple counter-based strategy plans. Any project is incomplete without a budget, and this book will help you understand how to use SAP S/4HANA to create and manage yours. The book¿s real-life examples of asset management from contemporary industries reinforce each concept you learn, and its coverage of newer technologies and offerings in S/4HANA Asset Management will give you a sense of the immense potential offered by the platform. When you have finished this book, you will be ready to begin using SAP/S4HANA Asset Management to improve operational planning, maintenance, and scheduling activities in your own business. What You Will LearnPosition S/4HANA Asset Management within the overall Business Applications suiteExplore essential functionalities for enterprise asset hierarchy mappingEfficiently map both unplanned and planned maintenance activitiesSeamlessly integrate asset management, finance, controlling, and budgetingUnleash reporting and analytics in Asset ManagementConfigure Asset Management to meet your S/4HANA requirements Who This Book Is ForConsultants, project managers, and SAP users who are looking for a complete reference guide on S/4HANA Asset Management.

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