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Use this hands-on guide book to learn and explore cognitive APIs developed by Microsoft and provided with the Azure platform. This book gets you started working with Azure Cognitive Services. You will not only become familiar with Cognitive Services APIs for applications, but you will also be exposed to methods to make your applications intelligent for deployment in businesses. The book starts with the basic concepts of Azure Cognitive Services and takes you through its features and capabilities. You then learn how to work inside the Azure Marketplace for Bot Services, Cognitive Services, and Machine Learning. You will be shown how to build an application to analyze images and videos, and you will gain insight on natural language processing (NLP). Speech Services and Decision Services are discussed along with a preview of Anomaly Detector. You will go through Bing Search APIs and learn how to deploy and host services by using containers. And you will learn how to use Azure Machine Learning and create bots for COVID-19 safety, using Azure Bot Service. After reading this book, you will be able to work with datasets that enable applications to process various data in the form of images, videos, and text. What You Will Learn Discover the options for training and operationalizing deep learning models on Azure Be familiar with advanced concepts in Azure ML and the Cortana Intelligence Suite architecture Understand software development kits (SKDs) Deploy an application to Azure Kubernetes Service Who This Book Is For Developers working on a range of platforms, from .NET and Windows to mobile devices, as well as data scientists who want to explore and learn more about deep learning and implement it using the Microsoft AI platform

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Which Cloud? is the only comprehensive introduction to cloud computing that compares the top three cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. It’s for all disciplines in software (anyone who wants to understand how the cloud platforms are similar and different), for anyone who is new to cloud development and management, and for anyone who is seasoned with cloud development, management, and architecture. This book will help you understand the cloud platforms, make the best decisions, convince others of your decisions, create cross-cloud solutions, migrate between the cloud platforms, and simply communicate to others who have more experience in a different cloud platform! The book addresses three key challenges: Understanding equivalent services to migrate to from a different cloud platform. Understanding the service and feature-level values gained across the different cloud platforms. Understanding effective ways to plan for or architect a cross-cloud solution. The authors begin with service-level comparisons, but they also dig into feature-level comparisons. They compare all three platforms together, to make it simple to understand the differences between all three cloud platforms. They use matrices, diagrams, and conceptual explanations to walk the reader through the comparisons. By the end of this book, you’ll have reached the next point in your cloud solution journey. Maybe that means you’re a student… you’ll now have a much stronger high-level view of all the platforms (and understand how to compare them). Or, if you’re a seasoned architect or developer, you’ll now have a better understanding of how to do your job… whether it’s for cross-cloud solutions, migrations, decision-making, or simply improved communication with coworkers.

Improve your Azure architecture practice and set out on a cloud and cloud-native journey with this Azure cloud native architecture guide Key Features Discover the key drivers of successful Azure architecture Implement architecture maps as a compass to tackle any challenge Understand architecture maps in detail with the help of practical use cases Book DescriptionAzure offers a wide range of services that enable a million ways to architect your solutions. Complete with original maps and expert analysis, this book will help you to explore Azure and choose the best solutions for your unique requirements. Starting with the key aspects of architecture, this book shows you how to map different architectural perspectives and covers a variety of use cases for each architectural discipline. You''ll get acquainted with the basic cloud vocabulary and learn which strategic aspects to consider for a successful cloud journey. As you advance through the chapters, you''ll understand technical considerations from the perspective of a solutions architect. You''ll then explore infrastructure aspects, such as network, disaster recovery, and high availability, and leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform. The book also guides you through cloud design patterns, distributed architecture, and ecosystem solutions, such as Dapr, from an application architect''s perspective. You''ll work with both traditional (ETL and OLAP) and modern data practices (big data and advanced analytics) in the cloud and finally get to grips with cloud native security. By the end of this book, you''ll have picked up best practices and more rounded knowledge of the different architectural perspectives.What you will learn Gain overarching architectural knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform Explore the possibilities of building a full Azure solution by considering different architectural perspectives Implement best practices for architecting and deploying Azure infrastructure Review different patterns for building a distributed application with ecosystem frameworks and solutions Get to grips with cloud-native concepts using containerized workloads Work with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and use it with service mesh technologies to design a microservices hosting platform Who this book is for This book is for aspiring Azure Architects or anyone who specializes in security, infrastructure, data, and application architecture. If you are a developer or infrastructure engineer looking to enhance your Azure knowledge, you''ll find this book useful.

Learn how to build web applications efficiently using ASP.NET Core 5 with the C# programming language and related frameworks Key Features Build web apps and services and cross-platform applications using .NET and C# Understand different web programming concepts with the help of real-world examples Explore the new features and APIs in ASP.NET Core 5, EF Core, Visual Studio, and Blazor Book DescriptionASP.NET Core 5 for Beginners is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to the framework. This condensed guide takes a practical and engaging approach to cover everything that you need to know to start using ASP.NET Core for building cloud-ready, modern web applications. The book starts with a brief introduction to the ASP.NET Core framework and highlights the new features in its latest release, ASP.NET Core 5. It then covers the improvements in cross-platform support, the view engines that will help you to understand web development, and the new frontend technologies available with Blazor for building interactive web UIs. As you advance, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the different frameworks and capabilities that ship with ASP.NET Core. You''ll also get to grips with securing web apps with identity implementation, unit testing, and the latest in containers and cloud-native to deploy them to AWS and Microsoft Azure. Throughout the book, you’ll find clear and concise code samples that illustrate each concept along with the strategies and techniques that will help to develop scalable and robust web apps. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to leverage ASP.NET Core 5 to build and deploy dynamic websites and services in a variety of real-world scenarios.What you will learn Explore the new features and APIs introduced in ASP.NET Core 5 and Blazor Put basic ASP.NET Core 5 concepts into practice with the help of clear and simple samples Work with Entity Framework Core and its different workflows to implement your application''s data access Discover the different web frameworks that ASP.NET Core 5 offers for building web apps Get to grips with the basics of building RESTful web APIs to work with real data Deploy your web apps in AWS, Azure, and Docker containers Work with SignalR to add real-time notifications to your app Who this book is for This book is for developers who want to learn how to develop web-based applications using the ASP.NET Core framework. Familiarity with the C# language and a basic understanding of HTML and CSS is required to get the most out of this book.

Use this collection of best practices and tips for assessing the health of a solution. This book provides detailed techniques and instructions to quickly diagnose aspects of your Azure cloud solutions. The initial chapters of this book introduce you to the many facets of Microsoft Azure, explain why and how building for the cloud differs from on-premise development, and outline the need for a comprehensive strategy to debugging and profiling in Azure. You learn the major types of blades (FaaS, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), how different views can be created for different scenarios, and you will become familiar with the Favorites section, Cost Management & Billing blade, support, and Cloud Shell. You also will know how to leverage Application Insights for application performance management, in order to achieve a seamless cloud development experience. Application Insights, Log Analytics, and database storage topics are covered. The authors further guide you on identity security with Azure AD and continuous delivery with CI and CD covered in detail along with the capabilities of Azure DevOps. And you are exposed to external tooling and trouble shooting in a production environment. After reading this book, you will be able to apply methods to key Azure services, including App Service (Web Apps, Function Apps, and Logic Apps), Cloud Services, Azure Container Service, Azure Active Directory, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Log Analytics, and many more. What You Will LearnDebug and manage the performance of your applications Leverage Application Insights for application performance management Extend and automate CI/CD with the help of various build tools, including Azure DevOps, TeamCity, and Cake bootstrapper Who This Book Is For Application developers, designers, and DevOps personnel who want to find a one-stop shop in best practices for managing their application’s performance in the cloud and for debugging the issues accordingly

Learn the essential concepts, techniques, and design patterns that will help you build scalable and maintainable distributed systems Key Features Learn to design, implement, test, and deploy your microservices Understand the challenges and complexities of testing and monitoring distributed services Build modular and robust microservice architectures with the latest features of C# 8 and .NET Core 3.1 Book Description The microservice architectural style promotes the development of complex applications as a suite of small services based on specific business capabilities. With this book, you''ll take a hands-on approach to build microservices and deploy them using ASP .NET Core and Microsoft Azure. You''ll start by understanding the concept of microservices and their fundamental characteristics. This microservices book will then introduce a real-world app built as a monolith, currently struggling under increased demand and complexity, and guide you in its transition to microservices using the latest features of C# 8 and .NET Core 3. You''ll identify service boundaries, split the application into multiple microservices, and define service contracts. You''ll also explore how to configure, deploy, and monitor microservices using Docker and Kubernetes, and implement autoscaling in a microservices architecture for enhanced productivity. Once you''ve got to grips with reactive microservices, you''ll discover how keeping your code base simple enables you to focus on what''s important rather than on messy asynchronous calls. Finally, you''ll delve into various design patterns and best practices for creating enterprise-ready microservice applications. By the end of this book, you''ll be able to deconstruct a monolith successfully to create well-defined microservices. What you will learn Package, deploy, and manage microservices and containers with Azure Service Fabric Use REST APIs to integrate services using a synchronous approach Protect public APIs using Azure Active Directory and OAuth 2.0 Understand the operation and scaling of microservices using Docker and Kubernetes Implement reactive microservices with Reactive Extensions Discover design patterns and best practices for building enterprise-ready apps Who this book is for This book is for C# and .NET Core developers who want to understand microservices architecture and implement it in their .NET Core applications. If you''re new to building microservices or have theoretical knowledge of the architectural approach, this book will help you gain a practical perspective to manage application complexity efficiently.

Small Basic is a free, beginner-friendly programming language created by Microsoft. Inspired by BASIC, which introduced programming to millions of first-time PC owners in the 1970s and 1980s, Small Basic is a modern language that makes coding simple and fun. Learn to Program with Small Basic introduces you to the empowering world of programming. You’ll master the basics with simple activities like displaying messages and drawing colorful pictures, and then work your way up to programming games! Learn how to: –Program your computer to greet you by name –Make a game of rock-paper-scissors using If/Else statements –Create an interactive treasure map using arrays –Draw intricate geometric patterns with just a few lines of code –Simplify complex programs by breaking them into bite-sized subroutines You’ll also learn to command a turtle to draw shapes, create magical moving text, solve math problems quickly, help a knight slay a dragon, and more! Each chapter ends with creative coding challenges so you can take your skills to the next level. Learn to Program with Small Basic is the perfect place to start your computer science journey.