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Using System Center 2012 Orchestrator, you can capture and document processes across your entire IT organization, establishing the automation you need to deliver advanced cloud services and self-adjusting computing resources. Authored by five leading System Center experts, this comprehensive reference and technical guide brings together all the knowledge you'll need to architect, install, implement, integrate, and maximize the value of your own Orchestrator solutions. The authors introduce current best practices based on large-scale enterprise implementations they've personally led or participated in. This up-to-date guide shows how to apply Orchestrator's major improvements to implement IT process automation in any environment, including private clouds. You'll start with context: what Orchestrator does, how it has evolved, how it works, and essential architecture and design techniques. Next, the authors help you make crucial up-front decisions about activities, runbooks, security, and administration. Finally, you'll find expert guidance for integrating Orchestrator with the rest of System Center and with Windows Azure cloud services--including advanced automated workflows that encompass both data center and cloud. Detailed information on how to... * Understand System Center 2012 Orchestrator's capabilities, evolution, architecture, and design, including SP1 improvements and R2 * Successfully install System Center 2012 Orchestrator and migrate smoothly from Opalis Integration Server 6.3 * Take full advantage of Orchestrator's advanced new runbook automation capabilities * Configure activities associated with runbook control, systems, scheduling, monitoring, files, email, notification, and data handling * Design runbooks for fault tolerance and optimal performance * Enforce strong security using roles, permissions, and auditing * Deliver integration capabilities for Operations Manager, Service Manager, Configuration Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, and Data Protection Manager * Automate end-to-end data center/ cloud workflows with integration packs and PowerShell * Create your own integration packs with Orchestrator Integration Toolkit (OIT.SDK) * Support Orchestrator 2012, troubleshoot problems, and discover the best web and third-party resources

'System Center Operations Manager 2012 Unleashed' joins Sams' market-leading series of books on Microsoft's System Center product suite: books that have achieved go-to status amongst IT implementers and administrators worldwide. The book provides coverage of planning, installation, and migration; configuration; and much more --

This comprehensive resource will help you automate and optimize all facets of service management with System Center 2012 Service Manager. Expert consultants offer deep “in the trenches” insights for improving problem resolution, change control, release management, asset lifecycle management, chargeback, and more. You’ll learn how to implement high-value best practices from ITIL and the Microsoft Operations Framework. The authors begin with an expert overview of Service Manager, its evolution, and its new capabilities. Next, they walk through overall planning, design, implementation, and upgrades. Then, to help you focus your efforts, they present stepwise coverage of all topics in each feature area, linking technical information about Service Manager with essential knowledge about the technologies it depends on. Whatever your role in deploying or running Service Manager, this guide will help you deliver more responsive support at lower cost and drive more value from all your IT investments. • Leverage MOF and ITIL processes built into System Center 2012 Service Manager • Plan and design your Service Manager deployment • Install Service Manager or upgrade from earlier versions • Efficiently administer work and configuration items • Use connectors to integrate with Active Directory, Exchange, and System Center components • Create service maps • Enable end user access through Service Manager’s self-service portal • Implement incident, problem, change, and release management • Utilize workflows to automate key support processes • Create service level agreements with calendars, metrics, and objectives • Provide quick access to a standardized catalog of services • Use notification to ensure that Service Manager items are promptly addressed • Secure Service Manager and its data warehouse/reporting platform • Perform maintenance, backup, and recovery • Manage Service Manager performance • Customize Service Manager

This book will delve into how new ICTs, represented by 5G, collectively empower industries from the perspective of theories and practices. 5G is integrating with cloud, intelligence, big data, and applications to push the boundaries of industries and diversify industrial services. Starting from the background and value of industry digitalization, Section I introduces the new ICT infrastructure for industry digitalization, as well as a new support system based on this infrastructure to enable 5GtoB to bring new value to industries. Section II summarizes the success factors and four key capabilities for achieving 5GtoB success from methodological perspective. Abundant application cases are provided in Section III to explore the adoption of 5GtoB in key enterprises across industries, as well as the benefits brought to these enterprises. The final section analyzes the future evolution and applications of 5GtoB. 5G enables a plethora of possibilities. We believe that this book will inspire everyone in the 5GtoB industry chain to embrace 5GtoB and take the digital transformation of industries to new heights.

Since Microsoft introduced System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, it has released two sets of important changes and improvements: Service Pack 1 and R2. This comprehensive reference and technical guide focuses specifically on those enhancements. It offers 300+ pages of all-new “in the trenches” guidance for applying Configuration Manager 2012’s newest features to improve user and IT productivity across all corporate, consumer, and mobile devices. An authoring team of world-class System Center consultants thoroughly cover System Center integration with Microsoft Intune and its mobile device management capabilities. They fully address Microsoft’s increased support for cross-platform devices, enhanced profiles, changes to application management, operating system deployment, as well as improvements to performance, security, usability, and mobile device management. The essential follow-up to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Unleashed, this new supplement joins Sams’ market-leading series of books on Microsoft System Center. • Use ConfigMgr 2012 R2 with Windows Intune to deliver people-centric management to any user, any device, anywhere • Simplify BYOD registration and enrollment, and enable consistent access to corporate resources • Integrate new mobile device management capabilities into the Configuration Manager console without service packs, hot fixes, or major releases • Provision authentication certificates for managed devices via certificate profiles • Automate repetitive software- and device-related tasks with PowerShell cmdlets • Centrally control roaming profiles, certificates, Wi-Fi profiles, and VPN configuration • Configure User Data and Profiles to manage folder redirection, offline files/folders, and roaming profiles for Windows 8.x users • Enable users to access data in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments • Manage devices running OS X, UNIX, Linux, Windows Phone 8, WinRT, iOS, and Android • Understand the new cross-platform agent introduced in ConfigMgr 2012 R2 • Automate Windows setup with OSD • Prepare for, configure, install, and verify successful installation of the Windows Intune connector role • Respond to emerging challenges in mobile device management

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager’s SQL Server database contains valuable information about your users, computers, hardware, operating systems, applications, compliance status, and much more. Microsoft has provided excellent tools for extracting this information in meaningful ways, including SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Data Tools Business Intelligence (SSDT-BI). System Center Configuration Manager Reporting Unleashed shows you how to make the most of these tools. World-renowned System Center reporting guru Garth Jones and his expert coauthors guide you through all facets of custom reporting with System Center. You’ll walk through installing and configuring SSRS, using SQL views to find the data you need, writing SQL queries, creating basic and advanced reports, and using role-based administration to securely deliver those reports to the correct individuals. Jones brings together reliable, comprehensive, and up-to-date System Center reporting techniques you’ll find in no other book or website. Using this guide, you can consistently retrieve the right information to solve immediate problems and quickly respond to management concerns. Detailed information on how to... • Install and configure SQL SSRS for optimal System Center reporting and easier troubleshooting • Understand the data stored in the ConfigMgr site database • Efficiently retrieve ConfigMgr data by writing SQL queries in SQL Server Management Studio • Learn best practices for developing and designing System Center reports • Create report templates, customize content with report parameters, and embed charts • Customize logos, color palettes, and other report elements for your own organization • Construct advanced drillthroughs to provide deeper understanding • Strengthen report security by integrating ConfigMgr role-based administration into SQL queries • Leverage reporting to measure KPIs and gain a better understanding of your environment • Tailor your reports to the needs of end-users or management • Foreword by Wally Mead, Principal Program Manager, Cireson The only book entirely dedicated to Configuration Manager reporting, this guide complements Meyler's System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Unleashed, offering far more in-depth coverage of reporting than the single chapter in that book. Most of the content in this new guide will be equally valuable in both System Center 2016 and 2012 environments.

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Unlock the Power of Docker to Revolutionize Your Development and Deployment Strategies KEY FEATURES ● Dive into real-world Docker expertise through hands-on learning and practical exercises. ● Covers Docker fundamentals and extends to advanced orchestration techniques, for holistic understanding of the ecosystem. ● Benefit from expert perspectives gaining insider knowledge and practical insights. DESCRIPTION Embark on an enriching Docker journey with this definitive guide meticulously designed to take you from foundational knowledge to advanced mastery. This book adopts a holistic approach to containerization, starting with essential concepts, Docker's intricacies, and then moving on to an exploration of core concepts and architecture. You will then move seamlessly through building and managing Docker images, navigating networking challenges, and mastering the art of persistent data management. Each chapter builds upon the last, ensuring a thorough grasp of Docker's intricacies. The book will help you streamline deployment with Docker Compose, scale applications through Docker Swarm, fortify deployments with security insights, and seamlessly integrate Docker into your CI/CD pipelines. Push the boundaries further with discussions on Docker in cloud platforms, an introduction to Kubernetes, and advanced Docker concepts. Authored by a seasoned Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), this book goes beyond the theoretical by providing insider insights, best practices, and real-world scenarios. Bridging the gap between concepts and application, it serves as your trusted companion in navigating Docker complexities. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Build and manage Docker containers with practical proficiency ● Create efficient Docker images tailored to diverse application requirements ● Orchestrate containers seamlessly using Kubernetes for robust and scalable deployments ● Implement advanced networking solutions within the Docker environment ● Troubleshoot common issues and optimize Dockerized applications for peak performance ● Gain expert insights on architecting scalable and resilient software solutions WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? Tailored for Software Developers, System Administrators, DevOps Engineers, IT Managers, Cloud Architects, and Infrastructure Engineers, this book offers valuable insights and advanced techniques. Whether you're a Docker beginner or seeking to deepen your expertise, it addresses a variety of roles in the dynamic realms of software development and IT. While no prior Docker experience is required, a foundational understanding of containerization concepts and familiarity with Linux environments can enhance the learning experience for all readers. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Docker 2. Docker Architecture and Components 3. Building and Managing Docker Images 4. Docker Networking 5. Persistent Data Management with Docker 6. Docker Compose for Simplified Application Deployment 7. Scaling Applications with Docker Swarm 8. Securing Docker Deployments 9. Docker in Continuous Integration and Deployment 10. Docker on Cloud Platforms 11. Introduction to Kubernetes 12. Exploring Advanced Docker Concepts 13. Future Trends in Containerization Appendix A: All-in-One Cheatsheet Index