Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Christopher Harding

    Galileo Computing: VMware View 5
    The Light of Asia
    A History of Modern Japan
    The Japanese
    • The Japanese

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      From the acclaimed author of Japan Story, this is the history of Japan, distilled into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals.The vivid and entertaining portraits in Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book take the reader from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to the life of the current empress, Masako. We encounter shamans and warlords, poets and revolutionaries, scientists, artists and adventurers - each offering insights of their own into this extraordinary place.For anyone new to Japan, this book is the ideal introduction. For anyone already deeply involved with it, this is a book filled with surprises and pleasures.

      The Japanese
      4.2
    • A History of Modern Japan

      In Search of a Nation: 1850 to the Present

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Exploring Japan's rapid modernization, this book offers a vivid and poignant historical narrative. It delves into the complexities and challenges faced during this transformative period, highlighting both the advancements and the struggles that accompanied them. Through a lyrical writing style, the author brings to life the intricate tapestry of events that shaped modern Japan, providing readers with a deep understanding of its past and the impact of its swift changes.

      A History of Modern Japan
      4.0
    • The Light of Asia

      A History of Western Fascination with the East

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Exploring the intricate relationship between Asia and the West, this engaging history delves into centuries of cultural exchange marked by fascination and misunderstanding. From ancient Greek accounts to the influences of Marco Polo, the narrative highlights how Asia has shaped European and North American culture despite periods of conflict and colonial rule. Through stories of notable figures and events, it captures the complexities of admiration and misinterpretation, celebrating the profound impact of Asia on Western civilization across time and geography.

      The Light of Asia
      3.6
    • Galileo Computing: VMware View 5

      Installation, Konfiguration, Administration

      • 659 pages
      • 24 hours of reading

      In diesem Buch erfahren Administratoren mit vSphere-Kenntnissen, wie sie Desktops mit VMware View virtualisieren können. Die Autoren, erfahrene VMware-Experten, vermitteln praxisnahes Wissen von der Planung bis zur Umsetzung einer virtuellen Desktopinfrastruktur. Es werden alle wichtigen Aspekte behandelt, von der Architektur und Planung einer VMware View-Umgebung, einschließlich der benötigten Hardware, bis hin zu grundlegenden und fortgeschrittenen Techniken der Administration. Themen wie das Arbeiten mit Arbeitsplatzvorlagen, das Backup der Umgebung und die Applikationsvirtualisierung werden anhand zahlreicher Best Practices verständlich erklärt. Zudem wird die Sicherheit durch Monitoring mit vCenter Operations Manager und Virenscanning thematisiert. Dieses Buch ist somit ideal für alle, die die Einführung von VMware View planen oder eine bestehende Umgebung optimieren möchten. Der Inhalt umfasst Architektur, Planungsgrundlagen, benötigte Zusatz-Dienste-Server, allgemeine Grundlagen zu VMware View, Aufgaben des View-Administrators, Virtual Printing, Backups, Upgrades, Lizenzierung, Monitoring, Virenscanning, Ports, Optimierung von Windows-Images sowie Lastsimulationen.

      Galileo Computing: VMware View 5