Control Your ERP Destiny

Control Your ERP Destiny
Author: Steven Scott Phillips
Publisher: Street Smart ERP Publications
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2022-11-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0615591086

The history of implementing ERP systems has shown that leaving the fate of your Enterprise Resource Planning project in the hands of software consultants and vendors may only create a false sense of security. While the help of consultants is usually required, they are not all-knowing, have a limited ability to control the keys to project success, and are often the beneficiaries of cost overruns. When it comes to software vendors, their sales people will be long gone when it comes time to go-live with the new system. This book presents comprehensive strategies and techniques that enable organizations to take charge of their Enterprise Resource Planning projects to drive success. It is a guide to making informed decisions during each project phase. The author describes how to become less dependent on outside consultants, mitigate project risks, and significantly reduce implementation costs. Just as important are strategies and methods for the project team and stakeholders to identify business improvement opportunities within your organization and redesign processes to achieve the project benefits. The book also contains many tips to create internal project ownership, select ERP software, manage service providers, transfer software knowledge, develop the right implementation strategies, establish a realistic schedule and budget, and properly test the new system. It also addresses the various system deployment options, emerging technology trends, and the implications from a software selection, implementation and on-going support standpoint. The information is applicable to new implementations and system upgrades. This edition updated: November 2023 For those who prefer audiobooks, this version is also available on Google Play. Click "Switch To Audiobook" on this ebook homepage. Reviews "You owe it to your company and yourself to read this book. If you do so, you will sharply increase your odds for success and spend a lot less money. Steve has done the ERP industry a big service." - Thomas F. Wallace, early ERP pioneer, author, and Distinguished Fellow at The Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence. "There really aren't many "must-read" ERP books in the 30 year (or so) history of ERP, but you can add this book to the must-read list. The book fits nicely into what I call the Center of Excellence movement - the push by ERP customers to gain more value out of their ERP investments and endure less headaches. The book is a combination of hard-won advice, cautionary tales, and a bit of a manifesto for not placing blind trust in third party consultancies." - Jon Reed, SAP/ERP Market Analyst. "I love this book." - R. Ray Wang. CEO and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, a founding partner of the Altimeter Group and thought leader on enterprise digital transformation. "If the Project Management Institute (PMI) had a certification program in ERP Management, this would be the only textbook needed." - Andy Klee, President, Klee Associates, ERPtips.com (SAP), and JDEtips.com (Oracle Enterprise One).

CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide

CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide
Author: Anthony Bruno
Publisher: Cisco Press
Total Pages: 886
Release: 2020-08-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0136575242

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam. Master Cisco CCNP ENSLD 300-420 exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks This is the eBook edition of the CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide. This eBook does not include access to the Pearson Test Prep practice exams that comes with the print edition. CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide focuses specifically on the objectives for the Cisco CCNP ENSLD 300-420 exam. Expert authors Anthony Bruno and Steve Jordan share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. This complete study package includes A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly Practice exercises that help you enhance your knowledge An online interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success. The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (300-420 ENSLD) exam, including Advanced Addressing and Routing Solutions Advanced Enterprise Campus Networks WAN for Enterprise Networks Network Services SD Access and SD-WAN Automation

Economics

Economics
Author: Anthony J. Evans
Publisher: Do Sustainability
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2021-03-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1913019276

First published as ‘Markets for Managers’, this book has proved to be a popular way for non-economists to understand and apply the key tools of economics. Professor Anthony J. Evans, one of Europe’s leading Managerial Economics instructors, brings the content that works in his classrooms to an even wider audience. Written in an engaging and informal way, whether you are a busy executive or simply an interested amateur this is your go-to guide. In this revised and updated edition, you will be led through the building blocks of economic theory and how they relate to the real world. You will see how thinking like an economist can improve your decision making, and how markets can be used to generate value within organizations and in society at large. The book incorporates the main principles of both micro and macroeconomics and takes a broad and diverse approach. In it you will encounter the most interesting economists and understand their contributions in a historical context. The practical format is perfect for professionals and students who want to gain an applied perspective on today’s most pressing economic issues.

The Definitive Guide to DAX

The Definitive Guide to DAX
Author: Alberto Ferrari
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Total Pages: 1515
Release: 2015-10-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735698376

This comprehensive and authoritative guide will teach you the DAX language for business intelligence, data modeling, and analytics. Leading Microsoft BI consultants Marco Russo and Alberto Ferrari help you master everything from table functions through advanced code and model optimization. You’ll learn exactly what happens under the hood when you run a DAX expression, how DAX behaves differently from other languages, and how to use this knowledge to write fast, robust code. If you want to leverage all of DAX’s remarkable power and flexibility, this no-compromise “deep dive” is exactly what you need. Perform powerful data analysis with DAX for Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, Excel, and Power BI Master core DAX concepts, including calculated columns, measures, and error handling Understand evaluation contexts and the CALCULATE and CALCULATETABLE functions Perform time-based calculations: YTD, MTD, previous year, working days, and more Work with expanded tables, complex functions, and elaborate DAX expressions Perform calculations over hierarchies, including parent/child hierarchies Use DAX to express diverse and unusual relationships Measure DAX query performance with SQL Server Profiler and DAX Studio

The Definitive Guide to Blockchain for Accounting and Business

The Definitive Guide to Blockchain for Accounting and Business
Author: Saurav K. Dutta
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1789738679

Blockchain is a disruptive technology potentially impacting how economic transactions are recorded, stored, and verified. Despite such ramifications, there is a lack of literature discussing this from the accountant’s perspective. Through real-world cases this book distils an abstract technology to relatable experiences for business professionals.

Freelance Consultant, The: Your comprehensive guide to starting an independent business

Freelance Consultant, The: Your comprehensive guide to starting an independent business
Author: Richard Newton
Publisher: Pearson UK
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2021-04-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1292360852

Freelance consulting, coaching, IT contracting and other self-employed professional roles are fast becoming the preferred way to find fulfilling work, generate a great income, and futureproof careers, whilst giving all the benefits and freedoms of being your own boss – but few know how to make it really work. The Freelance Consultant is the comprehensive guide into turning your expertise into a viable, and valuable, business. With independent consultant Richard Newton, you will discover a wealth of insider knowledge as well as a network of other successful advisors willing to share their stories. The Freelance Consultant will explain how to: • Setup, run and thrive in your freelance, consultant or coaching business. • Acquire those vital first paying clients. • Know what it takes to become a successful, differentiated and valuable advisor. • Build your business, define your services and set your prices. • Understand your customers and identify, manage, and retain key clients. • Keep developing and continually improving your skills an growing your business. Turn from amateur to pro with the help of The Freelance Consultant.

J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2022

J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2022
Author: Barbara Weltman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2021-12-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119838584

A complete guide to taxes for small businesses, brought to you by the leading name in taxes The over 30 million small businesses in America are the essential backbone of the American marketplace. J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2022: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line helps owners save as much as possible on taxes. If you own a small business, this comprehensive guide provides a pathway to quickly determine your tax liability and what kind of tax relief is available to you, down to the nitty gritty—even going so far as to show where to claim deductions on the IRS forms. Barbara Weltman brings her expertise to this topic, as a nationally recognized specialist in taxation for small businesses. Filled with tax facts and planning strategies, this guidebook is the ideal tool to help small business owners make business decisions on a tax-advantaged basis. Small Business Taxes 2022 also provides readers with: A complete listing of the available business expense deductions and tax credits, plus what's needed to qualify for them The most up-to-date information on current tax law and procedures, including information on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) A heads up on changes ahead to optimize tax planning Sample forms and checklists to help you get organized and prepare you to submit the most complete and proper filing Small Business Taxes 2022 uses concise and plain English to help provide small business owners and their advisers a detailed overview on the tax rules they need to know.

TOGAF® 9 Certified Study Guide - 2nd Edition

TOGAF® 9 Certified Study Guide - 2nd Edition
Author: Rachel Harrison
Publisher: Van Haren
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2020-06-11
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9087539290

The TOGAF 9 certification program is a knowledge-based certification program. It has two levels, leading to certification for TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified, respectively. The purpose of certification to TOGAF 9 Certified is to provide validation that, in addition to the knowledge and comprehension of TOGAF 9 Foundation level, the Candidate is able to analyze and apply this knowledge. The learning objectives at this level therefore focus on application and analysis in addition to knowledge and comprehension. This Study Guide supports students in preparation for the TOGAF 9 Part 2 Examination, leading to TOGAF 9 Certified.

Comprehensive Guide to the Insolvency Professional Examination

Comprehensive Guide to the Insolvency Professional Examination
Author: Rajeev Babel
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 2000
Release: 2021-05-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 939017659X

Highlights ? More than 5300 MCQs with Answers and Reference. ? Contains upto date laws on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, its Rules and Regulations and Circulars. ? Completely revamped to include MCQs and legislation as per the latest syllabus of IBBI w.e.f. 1st January 2021. ? Covers cases decided by the Supreme Court, High Courts, NCLAT and NCLT covering facts of the case, issue involved and decision given by courts, as per the syllabus. ? Contains separate chapters with case analysis of CIRP/ Individual Insolvency Resolution. Complete coverage of syllabus as notified w.e.f. 1st January 2021 with more than 5300 MCQs (updated upto 31st December, 2020) ? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Its Rules, Regulations and Circulars issued under the Code till 31st December, 2020) ? Relevant Chapter of The Companies Act, 2013 ? The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 ? The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 ? The Indian Contract Act, 1872 ? The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 ? The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 ? The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 ? The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 ? The Limitation Act, 1963 ? The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 ? The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 ? The Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 ? The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ? The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests Act, 2002 ? The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 ? The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 ? Securities and Contracts Regulation Act, 1956 ? Relevant SEBI Regulations: - SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2009 - SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018 - SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009 - SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 - SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 ? Finance and Accounts (Corporate Finance; Financial Analysis; Liquidity Management; Tax Planning and GST) ? General Awareness - Constitution of India (Right to Constitutional Remedies; provisions of Union Judiciary; provisions of High Courts in the States) - Rights of Workmen under Labour Laws (The Code of Social Security, 2020, The Code of Wages, 2019, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020, The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 - Economy - Financial Markets - Basic concepts of Valuation - Forensic Audit ? Important decisions of Supreme Court and High Courts, Decisions of NCLAT and NCLT relating to Insolvency ? Case Analysis of CIRP & Liquidation / Individual Insolvency Resolution / Business and Professional Ethics ? MCQs based on Various decisions of Courts ? Model Question Papers

Kubernetes and Docker - An Enterprise Guide

Kubernetes and Docker - An Enterprise Guide
Author: Scott Surovich
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2020-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1839212144

Apply Kubernetes beyond the basics of Kubernetes clusters by implementing IAM using OIDC and Active Directory, Layer 4 load balancing using MetalLB, advanced service integration, security, auditing, and CI/CD Key Features Find out how to add enterprise features to a Kubernetes cluster with theory and exercises to guide you Understand advanced topics including load balancing, externalDNS, IDP integration, security, auditing, backup, and CI/CD Create development clusters for unique testing requirements, including running multiple clusters on a single server to simulate an enterprise environment Book DescriptionContainerization has changed the DevOps game completely, with Docker and Kubernetes playing important roles in altering the flow of app creation and deployment. This book will help you acquire the knowledge and tools required to integrate Kubernetes clusters in an enterprise environment. The book begins by introducing you to Docker and Kubernetes fundamentals, including a review of basic Kubernetes objects. You’ll then get to grips with containerization and understand its core functionalities, including how to create ephemeral multinode clusters using kind. As you make progress, you’ll learn about cluster architecture, Kubernetes cluster deployment, and cluster management, and get started with application deployment. Moving on, you’ll find out how to integrate your container to a cloud platform and integrate tools including MetalLB, externalDNS, OpenID connect (OIDC), pod security policies (PSPs), Open Policy Agent (OPA), Falco, and Velero. Finally, you will discover how to deploy an entire platform to the cloud using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). By the end of this Kubernetes book, you will have learned how to create development clusters for testing applications and Kubernetes components, and be able to secure and audit a cluster by implementing various open-source solutions including OpenUnison, OPA, Falco, Kibana, and Velero.What you will learn Create a multinode Kubernetes cluster using kind Implement Ingress, MetalLB, and ExternalDNS Configure a cluster OIDC using impersonation Map enterprise authorization to Kubernetes Secure clusters using PSPs and OPA Enhance auditing using Falco and EFK Back up your workload for disaster recovery and cluster migration Deploy to a platform using Tekton, GitLab, and ArgoCD Who this book is for This book is for anyone interested in DevOps, containerization, and going beyond basic Kubernetes cluster deployments. DevOps engineers, developers, and system administrators looking to enhance their IT career paths will also find this book helpful. Although some prior experience with Docker and Kubernetes is recommended, this book includes a Kubernetes bootcamp that provides a description of Kubernetes objects to help you if you are new to the topic or need a refresher.