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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Administrator Network Engineer Systems Engineer Consulting Systems Engineer Cisco Integrators/Partners Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Outline the troubleshooting process, and highlight which questions to ask Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture Identify and resolve issues related to VLANs and PVLANs Identify and resolve issues related to port channels and virtual port channels Identify and resolve issues related to Cisco FabricPath Identify and resolve issues related to OTV Identify and resolve issues related to VXLAN Identify and resolve issues related to LISP Describe troubleshooting of routing protocols, such as OSPF, ISIS, and PIM. Describe troubleshooting of the AAA and RBAC Identify and resolve issues related to a single device Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel interface operation Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the Cisco NX-OS software switch is used in switched mode (vs. NPV mode) Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the NX-OS switch is used in N Port Virtualization (NPV) mode Identify and resolve issues related to FIP and FCoE, including FCoE performance Describe Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and interpretation of the output Describe Cisco UCS configuration and troubleshoot related issues Describe Cisco UCS B-Series operation and troubleshoot related issues Describe LAN, SAN and Fibre Channel operations, including in depth troubleshooting procedures Describe Cisco IMC utilities to validate performance and facilitate data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series troubleshooting, as well troubleshooting approach to hardware and firmware failures Define proper procedures to configure LAN and SAN connectivity and avoid issues with the P81E virtual interface card (VIC) Troubleshoot integration of Cisco UCS C-Series servers with Cisco UCS Manager Identify tools, protocols and methods to effectively troubleshoot Cisco ACI The focus of this skills-building course is troubleshooting of LANs, SANs, Cisco Unified Fabric, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). The course provides rich hands-on experience in resolving problems on Cisco MDS switches, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco fabric extenders (FEXs), Cisco UCS, and Cisco ACI. TROUBLESHOOTING THE DATA CENTER LAN NETWORK * Overview of the Troubleshooting Process * Understanding CLI Troubleshooting Tools * Troubleshooting VLANs and Private VLANs * Troubleshooting Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels * Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath * Troubleshooting Cisco OTV * Troubleshooting VXLAN * Troubleshooting LISP * Troubleshooting Routing Protocols * Troubleshooting Data Center LAN Security * Troubleshooting Platform-Specific Issues TROUBLESHOOTING DATA CENTER SAN * Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces * Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Service * Troubleshooting NPV Mode * Troubleshooting FCoE TROUBLESHOOTING DATA CENTER UNIFIED COMPUTING * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Architecture and Initialization * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Configuration * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Servers * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Servers * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity * Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Integration TROUBLESHOOTING DATA CENTER ACI * Exploring the Tools and Methodology of Troubleshooting Cisco ACI ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for IT Professionals with expertise in designing and implementing solutions running on Microsoft Azure. They should have broad knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, budgeting, and governance. Azure Solution Architects use the Azure Portal and as they become more adept they use the Command Line Interface. Candidates must have expert-level skills in Azure administration and have experience with Azure development processes and DevOps processes. Overview Recommend solutions to minimize costs Recommend a solution for Conditional Access, including multi-factor authentication Recommend a solution for a hybrid identity including Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Connect Recommend a solution for using Azure Policy Recommend a solution that includes KeyVault Recommend a solution that includes Azure AD Managed Identities Recommend a storage access solution Design an Azure Site Recovery solution Recommend a solution for autoscaling Recommend a solution for containers Recommend a solution for network security Recommend a solution for migrating applications and VMs Recommend a solution for migration of databases This course teaches Solutions Architects how to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Lessons include design considerations related to logging, cost analysis, authentication and authorization, governance, security, storage, high availability, and migration. This role requires decisions in multiple areas that affect an overall design solution. DESIGN A COMPUTE SOLUTION * Recommend a Solution for Compute Provisioning * Determine Appropriate Compute Technologies * Recommend a Solution for Containers * Recommend a Solution for Automating Compute Management DESIGN A NETWORK SOLUTION * Recommend a Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution * Recommend a Solution for Network Provisioning * Recommend a Solution for Network Security * Recommend a Solution for iInternete Connectivity and On-Premises Networks * Recommend a Solution for Automating Network Management * Recommend a Solution for Load Balancing and Rraffic Routing DESIGN FOR MIGRATION * Assess and On-Premises Servers and Applications for Migration * Recommend a Solution for Migrating Applications and VMs * Recommend a Solution for Migration of Databases DESIGN AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION * Tips for Identity and Access Management * Recommend a Solution for Multi-Factor Authentication * Five Steps for Securing Identity Infrastructure * Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO) * Recommend a Solution for a Hybrid Identity * Recommend a Solution for B2B Integration * Recommend a Hierarchical Structure for Management Groups DESIGN GOVERNANCE * Recommend a Solution for using Azure Policy * Recommend a Solution for using Azure Blueprint DESIGN A SOLUTION FOR DATABASES * Select an Appropriate Data Platform Based on Requirements * Overview of Azure Data Storage * Recommend Database Service Tier Sizing * Dynamically Scale Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances * Recommend a Solution for Encrypting Data at Rest, Transmission, and In Use SELECT AN APPROPRIATE STORAGE ACCOUNT * Understanding Storage Tiers * Recommend a Storage Access Solution * Recommend Storage Management Tools DESIGN DATA INTEGRATION * Recommend a Data Flow * Recommend a Solution for Data Integration DESIGN A SOLUTION FOR LOGGING AND MONITORING * Azure Monitoring Services * Azure Monitor DESIGN A SOLUTION FOR BACKUP AND RECOVERY * Recommend a Recovery Solution for Hybrid and On-Premises Workloads * Design and Azure Site Recovery Solution * Recommend a Solution for Recovery in Different Regions * Recommend a Solution for Azure Backup Management * Design a Solution for Data Archiving and Retention DESIGN FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY * Recommend a Solution for Application and Workload Redundancy * Recommend a Solution for Autoscaling * Identify Resources that Require High Availability * Identify Storage Tpes for High Availability * Recommend a Solution for Geo-Redundancy of Workloads DESIGN FOR COST OPTIMIZATION * Recommend Solutions for Cost Management * Recommended Viewpoints for Minimizing Costs DESIGN AN APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE * Recommend a Microservices Architecture * Recommend an Orchestration Solution for Deployment of Applications * Recommend a Solution for API Integration DESIGN SECURITY FOR APPLICATIONS * Security for Applications and Services * Recommend a Solution using Key Vault * Recommend Solutions using Azure AD Managed Identities

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Cloud Solutions Architects, DevOps Engineers. Individuals using Google Cloud Platform to create new solutions or to integrate existing systems, application environments, and infrastructure with a focus on Google Compute Engine. Overview Configure VPC networks and virtual machines Administer Identity and Access Management for resources Implement data storage services in GCP Manage and examine billing of GCP resources Monitor resources using Stackdriver services Connect your infrastructure to GCP Configure load balancers and autoscaling for VM instances Automate the deployment of GCP infrastructure services Leverage managed services in GCP This class introduces participants to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services provided by Google Cloud Platform, with a focus on Compute Engine. Through a combination of presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, systems, and application services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including securely interconnecting networks, customer-supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring. INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE CLOUD PLATFORM * List the different ways of interacting with GCP * Use the GCP Console and Cloud Shell * Create Cloud Storage buckets * Use the GCP Marketplace to deploy solutions VIRTUAL NETWORKS * List the VPC objects in GCP * Differentiate between the different types of VPC networks * Implement VPC networks and firewall rules * Design a maintenance server VIRTUAL MACHINES * Recall the CPU and memory options for virtual machines * Describe the disk options for virtual machines * Explain VM pricing and discounts * Use Compute Engine to create and customize VM instances CLOUD IAM * Describe the Cloud IAM resource hierarchy * Explain the different types of IAM roles * Recall the different types of IAM members * Implement access control for resources using Cloud IAM STORAGE AND DATABASE SERVICES * Differentiate between Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Firestore and Cloud Bigtable * Choose a data storage service based on your requirements * Implement data storage services RESOURCE MANAGEMENT * Describe the cloud resource manager hierarchy * Recognize how quotas protect GCP customers * Use labels to organize resources * Explain the behavior of budget alerts in GCP * Examine billing data with BigQuery RESOURCE MONITORING * Describe the Stackdriver services for monitoring, logging, error reporting, tracing, and debugging * Create charts, alerts, and uptime checks for resources with Stackdriver Monitoring * Use Stackdriver Debugger to identify and fix errors INTERCONNECTING NETWORKS * Recall the GCP interconnect and peering services available to connect your infrastructure to GCP * Determine which GCP interconnect or peering service to use in specific circumstances * Create and configure VPN gateways * Recall when to use Shared VPC and when to use VPC Network Peering LOAD BALANCING AND AUTOSCALING * Recall the various load balancing services * Determine which GCP load balancer to use in specific circumstances * Describe autoscaling behavior * Configure load balancers and autoscaling INFRASTRUCTURE AUTOMATION * Automate the deployment of GCP services using Deployment Manager or Terraform * Outline the GCP Marketplace MANAGED SERVICES * Describe the managed services for data processing in GCP ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Architecting with Google Compute Engine training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Architecting with Google Compute Engine course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidate for this course Consultants Pre-sales Engineers Sales Engineers Systems Engineers Solutions Architects Overview This course teaches advanced level HPE Server technologies. Topics Include:HPE Apollo ServersHPE Moonshot ServersHPE Integrity SuperdomeX ServersManagement ToolsCustomer Engagement Skills This course teaches advanced level HPE Server technologies. Topics Include:HPE Apollo ServersHPE Moonshot ServersHPE Integrity SuperdomeX ServersManagement ToolsCustomer Engagement Skills RECOGNIZING INDUSTRY TRENDS * Describe trends affecting enterprises and explain how these trends lead to the four Transformation Describe key business challenges enterprises are facing. Review the role of a server architect, emphasizing how the architect helps companies. Provide an overview of the HPE enterprise server solutions covered in this course: Apollo solutions Moonshot Integrity Superdome X GATHERING CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS * Identify key decision makers and explain how to engage them in a discussion about the company?s business requirements and challenges Obtain data and documentation required to understand the company? business requirements Explain best practices for creating requirements statements and documents ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE FOR SERVER SOLUTIONS * Analyze the special needs of data, High Performance Computing (HPC), and mission-critical workloads Given a customers? specific requirements, architect a solution for a data, HPC, and mission critical workloads HPE APOLLO SOLUTIONS FOR HPC * Explain the features and benefits of HPE Apollo 2000, 6000, and 8000 solutions Position HPE Apollo 2000 and 6000 solutions for the right use cases and workloads Create an implementation plan for an HPE Apollo 2000 or 6000 solution, including plans for the proper performance, scalability, high availability, and management HPE APOLLO 4000 FOR DATA-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS * Briefly describe the HPE Apollo 4000 portfolio Position HPE Apollo 4000 solutions for the right use cases Create an implementation plan for an HPE Apollo 4000 solution, including plans for the proper performance, scalability, and high availability HPE MOONSHOT SOLUTIONS * Briefly describe the HPE Moonshot portfolio Position HPE Moonshot solutions for the right use cases Explain options and best practices for designing the networking component of an HPE Moonshot solution HPE MOONSHOT WORKLOADS * Position HPE Moonshot cartridges for the right use cases and workloads Create an implementation plan for the following solutions, including plans for the proper performance, scalability, and high availability: Big data and analytics solution Video processing solution Mobile workspace solution Web infrastructure solution HPE INTEGRITY SUPERDOME X SOLUTIONS * Explain the benefits of the HPE Integrity Superdome X and describe its available options Explain the benefits of nPar and RAS features for HPE Integrity X solutions Position HPE Integrity Superdome X solutions for the right use cases Create an implementation plan for HPE Integrity X solutions, including plans for the proper performance, scalability, fault tolerance, high availability, and manageability MONITORING AND MANAGING HPE SOLUTIONS * Recommend and substantiate the HPE management tools that optimize administrative operations for various customer environments Explain the benefits of the HPE Representational State Transfer (REST) application program interface (API) WORKING WITH CUSTOMER BUSINESS FINANCIALS * Demonstrate business acumen through an ability to analyze financial statements Define basic financial terms used when talking with a customer's executive officers Calculate key performance indicators (KPIs) to analyze a customer's financial health and understand industry and company trends Use HPE tools analyze a company's financial position ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Architecting Adv HPE Server Solutions Rev 16.21 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Architecting Adv HPE Server Solutions Rev 16.21 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Information workers, IT Professionals and Developers. Students should have an existing working knowledge of either Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Overview Understand the features and tools that exist in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customizers Be aware of integrating complimenting Microsoft products such as SharePoint, Skpe for Business and Exchange Undertake and carry out the initial setup and configuration required in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployment Design and configure a comprehensive Security model using the inbuilt tools in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customize the Dynamics 365 schema by creating custom Entities, Fields and Relationships Design custom Information Forms, Quick View Forms, Quick Create Forms and System Views Create System Charts, Dashboards and Interactive Experience Dashboards Create and manage Business Rules using the Business Rule Designer Plan, design and implement best practice Workflow, Business Process Flows and Custom Actions Be able to apply best practice methodology using Unmanaged and Managed Solutions to deploy Microsoft Dynamics 365 customizations and patches This course provides students with a detailed hands-on experience of setting up, customizing, configuring and maintaining the CRM components of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Attendees of this course will gain an in-depth understanding of the Dynamics 365 security model, learn how to customize the Dynamics 365 framework, create and maintain powerful workflows and business process flows and use solutions to package and deploy customizations across multiple Dynamics 365 environments. The course applies to both Business and Enterprise Editions of Dynamics 365 as well as Online and On-premise deployments. INTRODUCTION * Getting familiar with the versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM\365 * Get acquainted with the Dynamics 365 framework * Review the Dynamics 365 interfaces, devices and apps * Understand the tools for Dynamics 365 customizers * A brief overview of Solutions * Understand the differences between Dynamics 365 organisations and environments * Review further reading and resources * Set up the lab environment - Acme Enterprises Event Management Solution INITIAL SETUP AND CONFIGURATION * An introduction to Dynamics 365 online setup * An introduction to Dynamics 365 on premise setup * Review the System Settings area * Understand how to configure Auto Save Settings * Understand how to configure Format Settings * Understand how to configure Email Settings * Understand how to configure Skype Integration * Understand how to configure SharePoint Integration SECURITY * Design and configure Business Units * Configure Security Roles * Manage Users and Teams * Implement Access Teams * Configure Hierarchy Security CREATING AND MANAGING ENTITIES * Introduction to the Dynamics 365 schema * Review the different Entity Types * Create new Custom Entities * Managing Entity Ownership * Managing Entity Properties * Custom Entity Security * Review Entities and Solutions CUSTOMIZING FIELDS * Introduction to Field Customization * Understand the different Field Types * Review Field Formats * Create a new Field * Review Fields and Solutions * Implement a Calculated Field * Configure Field Level Security CUSTOMIZING RELATIONSHIPS AND MAPPINGS * Introduction to Relationships * Review the different Relationship Types * Create a Relationship * Review Relationships and Solutions * Understand Relationship Behavior * Implement a Hierarchy Relationship * Configure Field Mappings CUSTOMIZING FORMS, VIEWS AND VISUALIZATIONS * The process to create a new Form * Review the different Form types * Using the Form Designer * Customizing the Main, Quick View and Quick Create Forms * Configure Form Security * Review the different View types * Customizing System Views * Customizing System Charts and Dashboards WORKFLOWS, BUSINESS PROCESS FLOWS AND CUSTOM ACTIONS * Introduction to Processes * Workflow * Business Process Flows * Custom Actions SOLUTION MANAGEMENT * An introduction to Solution Management * How to add and administer components in a Solution * The differences between unmanaged and managed Solutions * How to export and import a Solution * How to set Managed Properties for a Solution * What happens when you delete a Solution * How to Clone a Solution Patch * How to Clone a Solution

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for network and software engineers who are interested in learning about automation and programmability and hold the following job roles: Network engineer Systems engineer Wireless engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Network administrator Wireless design engineer Network manager Sales engineer Account manager Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Get familiar with different API styles (REST, RPC) and synchronous and asynchronous API requests Learn how to use Postman software development tool in order to test the API calls Learn how to automate repetitive tasks using Ansible automation engine Explore a Python programming language, Python libraries and Python virtual environments and learn how can they be used for automation of network configuration tasks Get introduced to GIT version control system and its common operations Learn how to leverage the various models and APIs of the Cisco IOS XE platform to perform day-zero operations, improve troubleshooting methodologies with custom tools, augment the CLI using scripts, and integrate various workflows using Ansible and Python Learn about the paradigm shift of model-driven telemetry and the building blocks of a working solution Learn how to leverage the tools and APIs to automate Cisco DNA infrastructure managed by Cisco DNA Center™ Demonstrate workflows (configuration, verification, health checking, and monitoring) using Python, Ansible, and Postman Understand Cisco SD-WAN solution components, implement a Python library that works with the Cisco SD-WAN APIs to perform configuration, inventory management, and monitoring tasks, and implement reusable Ansible roles to automate provisioning new branch sites on an existing Cisco SD-WAN infrastructure Learn how to leverage the tools and APIs to automate Cisco Meraki managed infrastructure and demonstrate workflows (configuration, verification, health checking, monitoring) using Python, Ansible, and Postman Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) v.1.2 teaches you how to implement Cisco Enterprise automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration, telemetry, and automation tools. This course highlights the tools and the benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Enterprise Campus and WAN. You will also examine platforms including IOS XE software for device-centric automation, Cisco DNA Center for the intent-based enterprise network, Cisco Software-Defined WAN, and Cisco Meraki. Their current ecosystem of APIs, software development toolkits, and relevant workflows are studied in detail together with open industry standards, tools, and APIs, such as Python, Ansible, Git, JSON/YAML, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and YANG. The course qualifies for 24 Cisco Continuing Education credits (CE) towards recertification. This course will help you:Gain high-demand skills using modern programming languages, APIs, and systems such as Python, Ansible, and Git to automate, streamline, and enhance business operationsAcquire the skills and knowledge to customize tools, methods, and processes that improve network performance and agilityPrepare for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam COURSE OUTLINE * Network Programmability Foundation * Automating APIs and Protocols * Managing Configuration with Python and Ansible * Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco IOS XE Software * Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry * Day 0 Provisioning with Cisco IOS-XE Software * Implementing Automation in Enterprise Networks * Building Cisco DNA Center Automation with Python * Automating Operations using Cisco DNA Center * Introducing Cisco SD-WAN Programmability * Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Python * Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Ansible * Automating Cisco Meraki * Implementing Meraki Integration APIs ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions v1.2 (ENAUI) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions v1.2 (ENAUI) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for experienced SQL end users, application programmers, database administrators, and user support staff who need more advanced knowledge of SQL. Overview Discuss basic relational database concepts Use some of the OLAP features of DB2, such as GROUPing and RANKing functions Create tables, views and indexes Use referential integrity, check constraints and triggers Use outer joins, and join tables to themselves Use CASE expressions, and the CAST function Identify the impact of Summary Tables, Materialized Query Tables, and temporary tables Use complex subqueries Use a greater number of scalar SQL functions Use advanced SQL constructs, such as recursive SQL and table expressions Define User-Defined Distinct Types and User-Defined Functions Avoid several of the most common causes for poorly-performing SQL This course teaches you how to make use of advanced SQL techniques to access DB2 databases in different environments. This course is appropriate for customers working in all DB2 environments, specifically for z/OS, Linux, UNIX, and Windows. INTRODUCTION * Identify the purpose of the clauses in the SELECT statement * Describe the key differences among the IBM DB2 platforms * Describe and use some of the OLAP features of DB2, such as GROUPING functions like CUBE and ROLLUP, and the RANK, DENSE_RANK and ROW_NUMBER functions CREATE OBJECTS * Code statements to: Create tables and views, Alter tables, Create indexes, Implement referential integrity (RI), and Define triggers and check constraints * Identify impacts and advantages of referential integrity, including impacts of delete rules * Identify considerations when using triggers and check constraints * Define and make use of INSTEAD OF triggers JOIN * Retrieve data from more than one table via inner and outer joins * Use outer joins (LEFT, RIGHT, FULL) * Use ANTI JOINS * Join a table to itself * Use UNION and UNION ALL * Use EXCEPT and INTERCEPT CASE, CAST, SUMMARY TABLES, AND MATERIALIZED QUERY TABLES * Identify when CASE expressions can be used * Code CASE expressions in SELECT list and in the WHERE clause * Identify when CAST specifications can be used * Identify the advantages of using Summary (Materialized Query) Tables and Temporary tables * Identify the advantages of using Materialized Query Tables (MQTs) Identify when and how to use Temporary tables USING SUBQUERIES * Code subqueries using the ALL, ANY/SOME, and EXISTS keywords * Code correlated subqueries * Choose the proper type of subquery to use in each case SCALAR FUNCTIONS * Extend your knowledge of scalar functions which: Manipulate arithmetic data, Manipulate date values, and Manipulate character data * Examples of scalar functions that are addressed in this course: SUBSTR * POSSTR * COALESCE/VALUE * DECIMAL * ROUND * DIGITS * CHAR * DATE/TIME TABLE EXPRESSIONS AND RECURSIVE SQL * Identify reasons for using table expressions and recursive SQL * Use nested and common table expressions * Identify the difference between views and table expressions * Code recursive SQL * Control the depth of recursion when coding recursive SQL UDTS/UDFS AND PERFORMANCE * Describe the concepts behind User-Defined Types, User-Defined Functions and Stored Procedures * Predict when queries will use indexes to get better performance * Identify concepts of predicate processing * State introductory concepts about index structure * State general best practices advice ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans CE131 IBM DB2 SQL Workshop for Experienced Users training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the CE131 IBM DB2 SQL Workshop for Experienced Users course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment guided by our expert practitioner, students will explore: Introduction to Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Jenkins-CI Installing and Running Jenkins Job Types in Jenkins Securing Jenkins Jenkins Plugin Distributed Builds with Jenkins Continuous Deployment and the Jenkins Pipeline Best Practices for Jenkins Introduction to Jenkins is a two-day, lab intensive hands-on training course geared for experienced programmers who need to learn how to:Install and configure Jenkins in a servlet containerCreate Jenkins buildsConfigure and use Apache Ant and Apache Maven with JenkinsUse Jenkins to generate Java coding standards reports, code coverage reports, and change noticesUse Jenkins to automatically deploy software into a testing environment. INTRODUCTION TO CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION, CONTINUOUS * Deployment and Jenkins-CI * Agile Development * Agile Development (cont'd) * What is Continuous Integration * What is Continuous Integration (cont'd) * What is Continous Integration (cont'd) * Typical Setup for Continuous Integration * Continuous Deployment * Continuous Deployment (cont'd) * DevOps and Continuous Deployment * Continuous Deployment Challenges * Jenkins Continuous Integration * Jenkins Features * Running Jenkins INSTALLING AND RUNNING JENKINS * Downloading and Installing Jenkins * Running Jenkins as a Stand-Alone Application * Running Jenkins as a Stand-Alone Application (cont'd) * Running Jenkins on an Application Server * The Jenkins Home Folder * Installing Jenkins as a Windows Service * Initial Configuration * Configuration Wizard * Configuration Wizard (cont'd) * Configuring Tools * Configuring Tools - Best Practices JOB TYPES IN JENKINS * Different types of Jenkins Items * Different types of Jenkins Items (cont'd) * Configuring Source Code Management(SCM) * Working with Subversion * Working with Subversion (cont'd) * Working with Git * Storing Credentials * Storing Credentials (cont'd) * Build Triggers * Schedule Build Jobs * Polling the SCM * Maven Build Steps SECURING JENKINS * Jenkins Security - Overview * Jenkins Security * Authentication * Authorization * Confidentiality * Activating Security * Configure Authentication * Using Jenkins's Internal User Database * Creating Users * Authorization * Matrix-Based Security * Note ? Create the Administrative User * Project-based Matrix Authorization * Project-Based Authentication JENKINS PLUGIN * Introduction * Jenkins Plugins - SCM * Jenkins Plugins ? Build and Test * Jenkins Plugins ? Analyzers * Jenkins for Teams * Installing Jenkins Plugins DISTRIBUTED BUILDS WITH JENKINS * Distributed Builds - Overview * Distributed Builds ? How? * Slave Machines * Configure Jenkins Master * Configure Projects CONTINUOUS DEPLOYMENT AND THE JENKINS PIPELINE * Continuous Deployment * Continuous Deployment (cont'd) * DevOps and Continuous Deployment * Continuous Deployment Challenges * Continuous Deployment with Jenkins * The Pipeline Plugin * The Pipeline Plugin (cont'd) * Defining a Pipeline * A Pipeline Example * Pipeline Example (cont'd) * Parallel Execution * Creating a Pipeline * Invoking the Pipeline * Interacting with the Pipeline BEST PRACTICES FOR JENKINS * Best Practices - Secure Jenkins * Best Practices - Backups * Best Practices - Reproducible Builds * Best Practices - Testing and Reports * Best Practices - Large Systems * Best Practices - Distributed Jenkins ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Introduction to Jenkins / Jenkins Quick Start (TTDV7520) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Jenkins / Jenkins Quick Start (TTDV7520) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage certificates Use Identity Federation to configure VMware vCenter Server to use external identity sources Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority™ to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi™ host compliance Create and manage a content library for deploying virtual machines Manage VM resource usage with resource pools Monitor and analyze key performance indicators for compute, storage, and networking resources for ESXi hosts Optimize the performance in the vSphere environment, including vCenter Server This five-day course teaches you advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you configure and optimize the VMware vSphere© 7 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure, and you discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. Attend this course to deepen your understanding of vSphere and learn how its advanced features and controls can benefit your organization. As an exclusive benefit, those who participate in this course will receive additional premium recorded lecture material on vSphere security. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives NETWORK SCALABILITY * Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches * Describe how VMware vSphere© Network I/O Control enhances performance * Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow STORAGE SCALABILITY * Explain why VMware vSphere© VMFS is a high-performance, scalable file system * Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration, VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness?, and vSphere APIs for I/O filtering * Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies * Create VMware vSAN? storage policies * Recognize components of the VMware vSphere© Virtual Volumes? architecture * Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control HOST AND MANAGEMENT SCALABILITY * Use the vSphere Client to manage vSphere certificates * Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases * Configure identity federation to allow vCenter Server to use external identity provider * Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority * Configure vSphere Trust Authority * Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance * Create a local content library and subscribe to a published content library * Deploy VMs from a content library * Create and manage resource pools in a cluster * Describe how scalable shares work CPU OPTIMIZATION * Explain the CPU scheduler operation and other features that affect CPU performance * Explain NUMA and vNUMA support * Use esxtop to monitor key CPU performance metrics MEMORY OPTIMIZATION * Explain ballooning, memory compression, transparent page sharing, and host-swapping techniques for memory reclamation when memory is overcommitted * Use esxtop to monitor key memory performance metrics STORAGE OPTIMIZATION * Describe storage queue types and other factors that affect storage performance * Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies * Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics NETWORK OPTIMIZATION * Explain performance features of network adapters * Explain the performance features of vSphere networking * Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics VCENTER SERVER PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION * Describe the factors that influence vCenter Server performance * Use VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? tools to monitor resource use Supplemental Content APPENDIX A: VSPHERE AUTO DEPLOY * Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© ESXi ? Image Builder CLI * Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© Auto Deploy? * Describe how an autodeployed ESXi host boots * Configure a vSphere Auto Deploy environment APPENDIX B: VSPHERE SECURITY * Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication * Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines * Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols * Describe virtual machine security features * Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture * Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs * Encrypt core dumps * List VM encryption events and alarms

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators. Overview Configure and manage VMware ESXi? networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Use VMware vSphere© Client?, VMware vSphere© Web Client, and VMware vSphere© ESXi? Shell to manage vSphere Use VMware vSphere© Auto Deploy? and host profiles to provision ESXi hosts Optimize the performance of all vSphere components Use VMware vRealize© Log Insight? to monitor system logs Deploy VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? to be highly available and optimized for performance Migrate a Windows vCenter Server system to vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 Harden the vSphere environment against security threats Encrypt virtual machines for additional security This advanced course provides students with advanced knowledge of configuring and operating a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives * Identify additional resources for after this course * Identify other VMware Education offerings * Describe the user interfaces available in vSphere 6.5 NETWORK SCALABILITY * Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches * Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring, LACP, QoS tagging, and NetFlow STORAGE SCALABILITY * Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration and VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness? * Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies * Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control * Create and use virtual volumes in vSphere HOST AND MANAGEMENT SCALABILITY * Explain the uses of VMware vCenter© Converter? * Define and use content libraries * Describe and use host profiles * Describe and use VMware vSphere© ESXi? Image Builder CLI and vSphere Auto Deploy CPU OPTIMIZATION * Explain the CPU scheduler operation, NUMA support, and other features that affect CPU performance * Use esxtop to monitor key CPU performance metrics MEMORY OPTIMIZATION * Explain ballooning, memory compression, and host-swapping techniques for memory reclamation when memory is overcommitted * Use esxtop to monitor key memory performance metrics STORAGE OPTIMIZATION * Describe storage queue types and other factors that affect storage performance * Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics * 8 Network Optimization NETWORK OPTIMIZATION * Explain the performance features of network adapters * Explain the performance features of vSphere networking * Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics ANALYZING VSPHERE * Explain how Proactive DRS enhances virtual machine availability * Use vRealize Log Insight to identify and troubleshoot issues VCENTER SERVER AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE * Describe the high availability options for vCenter Server and VMware Platform Services Controller? * Describe and use VMware vCenter Server© High Availability * Identify the factors that influence vCenter Server performance * Migrate a Windows vCenter Server 5.5 system to vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 VSPHERE SECURITY * Configure ESXi host access and authorization * Secure ESXi, vCenter Server, and virtual machines * Use VMware Certificate Authority to configure vSphere certificate management * Configure vSphere to encrypt virtual machines, core dumps ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere 6.5 Optimize and Upgrade training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware vSphere 6.5 Optimize and Upgrade course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.