Books

Migrating to Server 2025 and Azure is a comprehensive, hands-on guide for IT professionals, system administrators, consultants, and trainers looking to modernize their infrastructure through upgrades to Windows Server 2025 and integrating Azure Hybrid services. Designed around real-world lab exercises, this book takes you on a journey from legacy environments to modern cloud-ready architecture, making it a must-have resource for anyone involved in digital transformation initiatives.

The Fundamentals of Active Directory—Hands-On Lab Guide is a comprehensive, lab-based learning resource crafted for IT professionals, systems administrators, students, and technical trainers seeking a deep, practical understanding of Active Directory. Published by MVPDays Publishing, this book strongly emphasizes guided, real-world exercises that teach not just the “how” but the “why” behind Active Directory’s core services.This guide is ideal for those preparing for certification, working in enterprise environments, or simply looking to master foundational AD concepts with a practical edge.

Organizations are constantly threatened by increasingly sophisticated adversaries in the modern cybersecurity landscape. Microsoft Defender XDR is one of the most powerful tools available to help protect, detect, and respond to these threats across your digital estate. But how do you genuinely know your defenses are working? Red Teaming and Blue Teaming with Microsoft Defender XDR is a practical, hands-on guide written for IT professionals seeking to level up their cybersecurity skills. Whether you're a sysadmin, SOC analyst, or security engineer, this book will walk you through the entire lifecycle of building a secure cyber range, safely simulating attacks, and validating your Defender XDR configurations against real-world threats.Designed for accessibility and impact, this book shows you how to set up your own controlled, internal lab using free tools—no expensive gear or third-party licenses.

Make the best use of latest version of Terraform to automate your infrastructure across AWS, GCP and Azure

This book helps you deploy, manage, secure, and optimize Windows 365 Cloud PCs effectively. It takes you through the features and uses of Windows 365 and Cloud PCs. It also teaches you to troubleshoot Windows 365 with effective tips and tricks.

The Kubernetes Bible, 2nd Edition helps you learn all about Kubernetes, from the basics to advanced topics like high availability, multi-container pods, and enhanced security. Master cloud-native deployments and unlock full orchestration potential.

This edition provides practical recipes for both common and advanced administrative tasks, covering everything from individual apps to comprehensive security and compliance across the entire Microsoft 365 suite using Microsoft Defender.

Microsoft Power Automate is a workflow automation solution included in the Microsoft 365 suite. This book explores the core concepts of workflow automation, such as working with connectors, triggers, and actions, along with their practical implementation in automating business tasks and simplifying digital processes to boost enterprise productivity.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the detection engineering lifecycle, why it’s important, and how it can be leveraged to protect your organization. Authored by three cybersecurity veterans, this practical guide covers everything from fundamental concepts to career insights, enriching your cybersecurity expertise and bolstering your CV.

PowerShell is a powerful framework and tool that can help both red and blue teamers. It’s easy to learn and provides direct access to the Windows subsystem and APIs. This book will provide you with the skills and knowledge to make the most of PowerShell from both a red and blue team perspective. You’ll learn to attack, secure, and build a robust security framework within your organization.

This edition guides you through the latest updates in the OpenStack ecosystem, offering insights into cloud design with new services and operational best practices. This book also explores the hybrid cloud era with OpenStack and design patterns.

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Learn Ansible will teach you how to write Ansible Playbooks for deploying simple apps. This updated edition covers the latest Ansible features, helping you confidently implement Ansible in your daily workflows.

Navigate the complexities of Kubernetes and fully leverage its capabilities for enterprise applications. This edition dives into advanced deployments, groundbreaking techniques, and insights that will elevate your skills and redefine your expertise.

This edition is a comprehensive guide to design architecture and implement practices for delivering business value. You’ll learn concepts influencing architectural decisions, and topics like observability, security and running in multiple regions.