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Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions

Build cloud strategies that align technology and economics while effectively managing risk

By: Kevin L. Jackson,Scott Goessling

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Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions

Build cloud strategies that align technology and economics while effectively managing risk

By: Kevin L. Jackson,Scott Goessling

Accelerating Business and Mission Success with Cloud Computing. Key Features A step-by-step guide that will practically guide you through implementing Cloud computing services effectively and efficiently. Learn to choose the most ideal Cloud service model, and adopt appropriate Cloud design considerations for your organization. Leverage Cloud computing methodologies to successfully develop a cost-effective Cloud environment successfully. Book Description Cloud adoption is a core component of digital transformation. Scaling the IT environment, making it resilient, and reducing costs are what organizations want. Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions presents and explains critical Cloud solution design considerations and technology decisions required to choose and deploy the right Cloud service and deployment models, based on your business and technology service requirements. This book starts with the fundamentals of cloud computing and its architectural concepts. It then walks you through Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS), deployment models (public, private, community, and hybrid) and implementation options (Enterprise, MSP, and CSP) to explain and describe the key considerations and challenges organizations face during cloud migration. Later, this book delves into how to leverage DevOps, Cloud-Native, and Serverless architectures in your Cloud environment and presents industry best practices for scaling your Cloud environment. Finally, this book addresses (in depth) managing essential cloud technology service components such as data storage, security controls, and disaster recovery. By the end of this book, you will have mastered all the design considerations and operational trades required to adopt Cloud services, no matter which cloud service provider you choose. What you will learn Manage changes in the digital transformation and cloud transition process Design and build architectures that support specific business cases Design, modify, and aggregate baseline cloud architectures Familiarize yourself with cloud application security and cloud computing security threats Design and architect small, medium, and large cloud computing solutions Who this book is for If you are an IT Administrator, Cloud Architect, or a Solution Architect keen to benefit from cloud adoption for your organization, then this book is for you. Small business owners, managers, or consultants will also find this book useful. No prior knowledge of Cloud computing is needed.

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Packt Publishing Ltd

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1788470745

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9781788470742

Practical Cloud Security

A Cross-Industry View

By: Melvin B. Greer, Jr.,Kevin L. Jackson

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Practical Cloud Security

A Cross-Industry View

By: Melvin B. Greer, Jr.,Kevin L. Jackson

• Provides a cross-industry view of contemporary cloud computing security challenges, solutions, and lessons learned • Offers clear guidance for the development and execution of industry-specific cloud computing business and cybersecurity strategies • Provides insight into the interaction and cross-dependencies between industry business models and industry-specific cloud computing security requirements

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CRC Press

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1498729444

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The Empire Triumphant

Race, Religion and Rebellion in the Star Wars Films

By: Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.

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The Empire Triumphant

Race, Religion and Rebellion in the Star Wars Films

By: Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.

George Lucas's first Star Wars trilogy shows the influences of its era; Cold War tension is evident in its theme of rebellion against totalitarianism. Recent entries in the Star Wars saga--The Phantom Menace (1999) and Attack of the Clones (2002)--are much more concerned with evil corporations, terrorists, and the corruption of the political process. Each film is influenced by the times in which it was released, but also by cultural subtexts and by other films that had direct and indirect effects on Lucas as writer, producer, and director. This work focuses on all six Star Wars films. The first topic of this multifaceted examination is how the films use the language of colonialism ("The" Rebellion, "The" Empire) to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian influences--including religious undertones from Taoism and Buddhism and the works of Kurosawa and other Asian filmmakers--provide a subtext for much of the action. Next the discussion turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and how other ethnicities are represented overall, particularly through the literalization of the word "aliens." These topics of discussion provide for penetrating conclusions about Lucas's films and how they represent race, religion, and rebellion.

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385

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McFarland

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1476611718

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The Split Mind

Schizophrenia from an Insider's Point of View

By: Kevin Lee

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The Split Mind

Schizophrenia from an Insider's Point of View

By: Kevin Lee

A reference book and memoir hybrid, this enlightening account provides a general understanding of Schizophrenia and offers a new perspective on mental illness. Addressing social problems such as suicidal behavior, societal stigma, and the right to refuse medical treatment, this guide demonstrates that patients have common personal struggles. A firsthand account of the disease, this record also encourages political and social policymakers to provide more efficient modes of health care.

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355

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Nottingham University Press

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1907284745

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Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd Edition

By: Fodor's,Brian Kevin

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Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd Edition

By: Fodor's,Brian Kevin

Covering cities, states, and regions of the United States, these richly illustrated handbooks capture the character and culture of important American destinations, along with topical essays, color maps, and capsule reviews of restaurants and hotels.

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Fodors Travel Publications

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0307928470

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9780307928474

The Promise and Performance of American Democracy

By: Jon R. Bond,Richard Abernathy Watson,Kevin B. Smith

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The Promise and Performance of American Democracy

By: Jon R. Bond,Richard Abernathy Watson,Kevin B. Smith

Grounded in basic political science research, yet readily accessible to undergraduates, PROMISE AND PERFORMANCE uses the title's theme as an organizing framework for studying American Politics. The promise of democracy is analyzed using four core values: Popular Sovereignty, Political Freedom, Political Equality and Majority Rule/Minority Rights and is further explored in several new features including "Living the Promise" and "Promise and Policy" boxes. The performance part of the theme is then integrated with an assessment at the end of every chapter along with a concluding policy chapter. Solid scholarship and writing makes this an ideal text not just for reading and learning, but also as an example of how political science is researched and written by the practitioners in academia.

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Cengage Learning

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0534643159

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9780534643157

The Peninsula Campaign of 1862

A Military Analysis

By: Kevin Dougherty,J. Michael Moore

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The Peninsula Campaign of 1862

A Military Analysis

By: Kevin Dougherty,J. Michael Moore

The largest offensive of the Civil War, involving army, navy, and marine forces, the Peninsula Campaign has inspired many history books. No previous work, however, analyzes Union general George B. McClellan's massive assault toward Richmond in the context of current and enduring military doctrine. The Peninsula Campaign of 1862: A Military Analysis fills this void. Background history is provided for continuity, but the heart of this book is military analysis and the astonishing extent to which the personality traits of generals often overwhelm even the best efforts of their armies. The Peninsula Campaign lends itself to such a study. Lessons for those studying the art of war are many. On water, the first ironclads forever changed naval warfare. At the strategic level, McClellan's inability to grasp Lincoln's grand objective becomes evident. At the operational level, Robert E. Lee's difficulty in synchronizing his attacks deepens the mystique of how he achieved so much with so little. At the tactical level, the Confederate use of terrain to trade space for time allows for a classic study in tactics. Moreover, the campaign is full of lessons about the personal dimension of war. McClellan's overcaution, Lee's audacity, and Jackson's personal exhaustion all provide valuable insights for today's commanders and for Civil War enthusiasts still debating this tremendous struggle. Historic photos and detailed battle maps make this study an invaluable resource for those touring the many battlegrounds from Young's Mill and Yorktown through Fair Oaks to the final throes of the Seven Days' Battles.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1604730617

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Study Abroad Pedagogy, Dark Tourism, and Historical Reenactment

In the Footsteps of Jack the Ripper and His Victims

By: Kevin A. Morrison

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Study Abroad Pedagogy, Dark Tourism, and Historical Reenactment

In the Footsteps of Jack the Ripper and His Victims

By: Kevin A. Morrison

This book is a genre-breaking response to the literature on study abroad. It stakes claim to an uncharted space between reflective pedagogy, public history studies, and investigations into dark tourism. Drawing on the author’s experience of teaching short-term summer programs and courses in London between 2011 and 2018 that focused wholly or in part on the Whitechapel murders of 1888, the book analyzes experiential learning in the study abroad context. The book is informed by the instructor’s reflections; students’ informal essays and anonymous evaluations; and the scholarship of teaching and learning. It begins by situating programs and courses on the Whitechapel murders in the context of debates about overseas and experiential learning. It then proceeds to discuss the constraints to and possibilities for devising study abroad programs to include graduate students in humanistic disciplines; assignments and classroom activities utilized, including those with a reenactment component; the ethical complexities of teaching at dark sites; and the pedagogical implications of learning about Jack the Ripper in an age of terror. It concludes with reflections on the differences between study abroad programs and courses in cultivating students’ global-mindedness.

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Springer

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3030230066

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9783030230067

Bioinformatics Database Systems

By: Kevin Byron,Katherine G. Herbert,Jason T. L. Wang

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Bioinformatics Database Systems

By: Kevin Byron,Katherine G. Herbert,Jason T. L. Wang

Modern biological databases comprise not only data, but also sophisticated query facilities and bioinformatics data analysis tools. This book provides an exploration through the world of Bioinformatics Database Systems. The book summarizes the popular and innovative bioinformatics repositories currently available, including popular primary genetic and protein sequence databases, phylogenetic databases, structure and pathway databases, microarray databases and boutique databases. It also explores the data quality and information integration issues currently involved with managing bioinformatics databases, including data quality issues that have been observed, and efforts in the data cleaning field. Biological data integration issues are also covered in-depth, and the book demonstrates how data integration can create new repositories to address the needs of the biological communities. It also presents typical data integration architectures employed in current bioinformatics databases. The latter part of the book covers biological data mining and biological data processing approaches using cloud-based technologies. General data mining approaches are discussed, as well as specific data mining methodologies that have been successfully deployed in biological data mining applications. Two biological data mining case studies are also included to illustrate how data, query, and analysis methods are integrated into user-friendly systems. Aimed at researchers and developers of bioinformatics database systems, the book is also useful as a supplementary textbook for a one-semester upper-level undergraduate course, or an introductory graduate bioinformatics course. About the Authors Kevin Byron is a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Katherine G. Herbert is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Montclair State University. Jason T.L. Wang is Professor of Bioinformatics and Computer Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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CRC Press

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1315388081

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Women and Men in Organizations

Sex and Gender Issues at Work

By: Jeanette N. Cleveland,Margaret Stockdale,Kevin R. Murphy,Barbara A. Gutek

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Women and Men in Organizations

Sex and Gender Issues at Work

By: Jeanette N. Cleveland,Margaret Stockdale,Kevin R. Murphy,Barbara A. Gutek

Research addressing sex and gender in work will be of interest to psychologists, sociologists, managers, and economics. This book brings together the traditional management perspectives with the recent feminist perspective.

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Psychology Press

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1135694141

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Pop Goes the Decade

The Nineties

By: Kevin L. Ferguson

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Pop Goes the Decade

The Nineties

By: Kevin L. Ferguson

Popular culture in the 1990s often primarily reflected millennial catastrophic anxieties. The world was tightening, speeding up, and becoming more dangerous and dangerously connected. Surely it was only a matter of time before it all came crashing down. Pop Goes the Decade: The Nineties explains the American 1990s for all readers. The book strives to be widely representative of 1990s culture, including the more obvious nostalgic versions of the decade as well as focused discussions of representations of minority populations during the decade that are often overlooked. This book covers a wide variety of topics to show the decade in its richness: music, television, film, literature, sports, technology, and more. It includes an introductory timeline and background section, followed by a lengthy "Exploring Popular Culture" section, and concludes with a brief series of essays further contextualizing the controversial and influential aspects of the decade. This organization allows readers both a wide exposure to the variety of experiences from the decade as well as a more focused approach to aspects of the 1990s that are still resonant today.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440862613

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9781440862618

Higher Education in the United States [2 volumes]

An Encyclopedia

By: James J. F. Forest,Kevin Kinser

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Higher Education in the United States [2 volumes]

An Encyclopedia

By: James J. F. Forest,Kevin Kinser

Surveys the changing landscape of American higher education, from academic freedom to virtual universities, from campus crime to Pell Grants, from the Student Privacy Act to student diversity.

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ABC-CLIO

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1576072487

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9781576072486

DRIVING WHILE BLACK: A MEMOIR OF PROFILING

By: Kevin J Phillips

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DRIVING WHILE BLACK: A MEMOIR OF PROFILING

By: Kevin J Phillips

My name is Kevin J. Phillips. The virus behind profiling comes in many forms, races, religions, sexual preferences, etc. I was a subject of profiling while driving, and my goal is to educate others on the problematic effects of profiling through this book, Driving While Black: A Memoir of Profiling.

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Covenant Books, Inc.

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1636308961

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9781636308968

Journey to Armageddon

The Campaign and Battle of Gettysburg, Volume Iii

By: Kevin A. Campbell

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Journey to Armageddon

The Campaign and Battle of Gettysburg, Volume Iii

By: Kevin A. Campbell

Once again, the soldiers, officers, and commanders tell the story in this third volume of Kevin Campbell’s comprehensive work on the Gettysburg Campaign, Journey to Armageddon. The hardships, comradery, short rations, and the dance with the enemy’s bullets and shells are all here. Blistering sun, drenching rains, chocking dust, sticky mud, played out horses and men, and the high-level, often inharmoniousness communications between army commanders and their governments are presented in these pages. Fortunately, not all is despair and doom. Included are the sometimes-humorous interactions with the civilians met along their journey and the acrimony that frequently filled encounters between hungry soldiers and the administrators of the villages and towns they passed through. The tales told by these hardy men about the events of their existence are significant elements within the story of the Gettysburg Campaign, which author Kevin Campbell tells in a clear and concise prose. Most historians who write of the great crusade gloss over these events in favor of the more prominent proceedings in and around Gettysburg. These often-ignored events and much more are incorporated into his complete treatment of the Union and Confederate armies on their journey to Armageddon.

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1796035335

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