A Practical Guide to Data Mining for Business and IndustryData mining is well on its way to becoming a recognized discipline in the overlapping areas of IT, statistics, machine learning, and AI. Practical Data Mining for Business presents a user-friendly approach to data mining methods, covering the typical uses to which it is applied. The methodology is complemented by case studies to create a versatile reference book, allowing readers to look for specific methods as well as for specific applications. The book is formatted to allow statisticians, computer scientists, and economists to cross-reference from a particular application or method to sectors of interest. ...
Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine LearningBig data is big business. But having the data and the computational power to process it isn't nearly enough to produce meaningful results. Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning: Value Creation for Business Leaders and Practitioners is a complete resource for technology and marketing executives looking to cut through the hype and produce real results that hit the bottom line. Providing an engaging, thorough overview of the current state of big data analytics and the growing trend toward high performance computing architectures, the book is a detail-driven look into how big data analytics can be leveraged to foster positive change and drive efficiency. ...
Cloud Management with App ControllerThis book serves as an introduction to implementing and managing the hybrid computing solutions using App Controller. It describes the basic concepts, processes, and operations involved in connecting, consuming, and managing resources that are deployed both on and off premises. Each chapter provides a concise, self-contained walkthrough for a specific aspect of managing private, public, and hybrid clouds using App Controller.
While cloud computing is still evolving, the hybrid approach will likely continue to emerge as the go-to IT computing model for the foreseeable future. Using App Controller to strategically connect both on-premises System Center private clouds with off-premises deployments in both Windows Azure and third-party cloud hosting providers enables new scenarios, develops new possibilities, and offers exciting new opportunities that can help IT transition better into the next generation of enterprise computing. ...
Professional Access 2013 ProgrammingThe new Access 2013 boasts significant new features aimed at improving your experience of building web-based and traditional database applications. Written by a team of Microsoft Access MVPs, this book shows you everything you need to immediately start developing new solutions, upgrading existing projects, and planning future enhancements. Placing special emphasis on creating cost-effective solutions based on real-world scenarios, the authors show how to enhance and manage the features of Access 2013 and cover critical changes that may affect legacy programs. Ultimately, this book serves as a guide, a reference, and a resource for expanding your Access expertise. ...
Professional Visual Studio 2013This comprehensive guide provides programmers working on projects for the Windows platform a complete overview of Visual Studio 2013, including an in-depth exploration of the new features and changes that have come with the latest iteration. Author and Microsoft MVP Bruce Johnson provides a complete view of the new and updated tools featured in Visual Studio 2013 that make programming easier and more efficient. Topics include new shortcuts, UI testing capabilities, and customization options, along with changes to target SharePoint 2013, advanced debugging capabilities, the Data Compare function, and a host of others. ...
Cocos2d-x Game Development EssentialsCocos2d-x is the C++ port of the most popular open source 2D framework in the world. Cocos2d-x is an amazing open source game engine that allows developers to exploit their existing C++, Lua, and JavaScript knowledge for cross-platform deployment into iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Tizen, and HTML5, saving you time, effort, and cost.
You will learn the essentials of Cocos2d-x through examples, by creating a game from scratch. The book starts with adding scenes and menus to the game. Furthermore, you can learn more about the varied features such as scene transitions, game sprites, moving the spaceship, and adding audio to make your game livelier. By the end of the book, you will be able to solve problems that may arise during the entire game development phase. ...
VMware Horizon 6 Desktop Virtualization SolutionsVMware Horizon 6 (with View) delivers virtualized desktops and applications through a single platform. It supports users, providing them with access to all of their Windows and online resources through one unified workspace, anywhere, using the device of their choice. The latest VDI release has brought with it various enhancements that will provide a better way to solve the common problems that occur while designing a VDI solution.
This book will guide you through how to produce a solid VDI solution with VMware Horizon 6 View, by combining best practices with actual installation challenges. ...
PHP and script.aculo.us Web 2.0 Application InterfacesGet started quickly with script.aculo.us library with as little as one line of code.
Explore Prototype library features, tutorials, code, and examples.
Learn script.aculo.us In-place Editing, Auto Completion, Sliders, Drag-and-Drop, Effects, and Multimedia.
A book with less jargon, and more code explanation for building real-world examples - Tadalist clone, Digg and Delicious clones, 43things.com clone. ...
wxPython 2.8 Application Development CookbookDevelop flexible applications in wxPython.
Create interface translatable applications that will run on Windows, Macintosh OSX, Linux, and other UNIX like environments.
Learn basic and advanced user interface controls.
Packed with practical, hands-on cookbook recipes and plenty of example code, illustrating the techniques to develop feature rich applications using wxPython. ...
Microsoft Windows Identity Foundation CookbookGain a firm understanding of Microsoft's Identity and Access Control paradigm with real world scenarios and hands-on solutions. Apply your existing .NET skills to build claims-enabled applications. Includes step-by-step recipes on easy-to-implement examples and practical advice on real world scenarios. ...