April 2016
Beginner
174 pages
3h 46m
English
Overview
This book, 'Raspberry Pi 2 Server Essentials,' teaches you how to transform your Raspberry Pi 2 into a versatile server perfect for hosting websites, streaming videos, running games, and exploring IoT projects. You will gain hands-on skills to configure your Pi to meet various modern computing needs.
What this Book will help me do
- Set up your Raspberry Pi 2 as an efficient web server and host websites using optimized methods.
- Learn to use programming languages like Python, Node.js, ASP.NET, and PHP directly on your device.
- Discover how to turn your Raspberry Pi 2 into a streaming media center, enhancing your multimedia experience.
- Understand how to configure your Pi as a resourceful file and game server to share and interact with data.
- Install Windows IoT on your Raspberry Pi to enable it for IoT and cloud-based experiments.
Author(s)
None J. Kula is an enthusiast in practical microcomputing, embracing tools like the Raspberry Pi to solve real-world problems. With a background in computing and engineering, Kula brings a hands-on approach to teaching the fascinating possibilities of such devices. This book stems from years of experimentation and teaching experience, crafted to be an engaging and accessible guide to leveraging the Raspberry Pi 2 in creative ways.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for tech enthusiasts, enthusiasts of the Raspberry Pi platform, and engineers eager to explore server and IoT projects. If you're someone looking to build and customize servers for personal or experimental use, or you have interest in embedded systems, this book is tailored for you. The content will be most useful for readers with a foundational understanding of computer systems and programming, though it's presented to be accessible and practical for those motivated to learn. The step-by-step instructions offer benefits to hobbyists and tinkerers alike, making it a valuable resource for advancing applied computing skills.
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