472 Basic courses in Edinburgh

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course starts by recaping some of the essential satellite knowledge required and proceeds to explore the deeper aspects of satellite communications, including hardware, communications and error control coding. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain how satellite communications work. * Explain how RF works * Explain the architecture of satellite systems. * Use spectrum analysers. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with satellite systems. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 3 days SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Basic Principles of Satellite Communications GEO, MEO and LEO satellites. Launching and orbits. Frequency bands and polarisation. Satellite footprints. Multibeam coverage. Power spectra. Link budgets. Modulation and coding. Access technologies. Earth station components. Space segment components. Satellite system services. Satellite operators. * Radio frequency propagation Electromagnetic waves principles and generation. Reception of the EM wave. Space wave, sky wave and surface wave theory. The isotropic radiator. Types of antennae and their basic properties. Polar diagrams. International frequency allocation. Spectrum management and utilisation. Radio wave propagation. Line of sight propagation. Propagation for satellite comms. Free space path loss. Path attenuation. Noise and Interference. Power and its measurement. * Satellite antennae and other hardware Power flux density. Effective aperture. Horn antennae. Parabolic reflector. Offset feed. Cassegrain and Gregorian antennae. Antenna feed systems - Horn, TMC, OMJ and polarizer. Antenna steering and mount systems. Array antennae. LNA, LNB, LNC. Microwave tubes - TWT and Klystron. Polarizers. * Earth and Space Segments and the link Earth station antennae. Transponders. Antennae sub systems. Power supplies. Link budgets. System noise. System losses. Interference. Satellite switching. * Ground Communications Equipment Baseband signals. Analogue and Digital systems. Overview of modulation - AM, FM, PM. Digital Modulation. Frequency conversion -up and down conversion. Filters, mixers, local oscillators, IF amplifiers and group delay equalisers. Access methods - single and multiple access systems. Data networks. Television transmission - analogue and digital. Digital signal compression. MPEG processing. * Satellite Navigation Longitude, latitude, altitude, GPS, How GPS works, timing, alternatives to GPS. * Mobile satellite services Voice and Phones, BGAN, TV, GPS to program aerial, VSAT. * Error Control Coding The need for coding. Linear block codes. Cyclic codes. Convolution codes. Interleaving and concatenated codes. Coding gain. Turbo codes. * Test and measurement Theory and practice of Spectrum Analysers.

ADVANCED JUNOS SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides students with intermediate routing knowledge and configuration examples. The course includes an overview of protocol-independent routing features, load balancing and filter-based forwarding, OSPF, BGP, IP tunneling, and high availability (HA) features. Junos Intermediate Routing (JIR) is an intermediate-level course. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Demonstrate the understanding of integrated user firewall. * Implement next generation Layer 2 security features. * Implement virtual routing instances in a security setting. * Utilize Junos tools for troubleshooting Junos security implementations. * Implement IPS policy. ADVANCED JUNOS SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Individuals responsible for implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Junos security components. * Prerequisites: Intro to the Junos Operating System * Duration 5 days ADVANCED JUNOS SECURITY TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Junos Layer 2 Packet Handling and Security Features Transparent Mode Security Secure Wire Layer 2 Next Generation Ethernet Switching MACsec Lab 2 Implementing Layer 2 Security * Virtualization Virtualization Overview Routing Instances Logical Systems Lab 3 Implementing Junos Virtual Routing * AppSecure Theory AppSecure Overview AppID Overview AppID Techniques Application System Cache Custom Application Signatures * AppSecure Implementation AppTrack AppFW AppQoS APBR SSL Proxy Lab 4 Implementing AppSecure * Working with Log Director Log Director Overview Log Director Components Installing and setting up Log Director Clustering with the Log Concentrator VM Administrating Log Director Lab 5 Deploying Log Director * Sky ATP Theory Sky ATP Overview Monitoring Sky ATP Analysis and Detection of Malware * Sky ATP Implementation Configuring Sky ATP Installing Sky ATP Analysis and detection of Malware Infected Host Case Study Lab 6 Instructor Led Sky ATP Demo * Implementing UTM UTM Overview AntiSpam AntiVirus Content and Web Filtering Lab 7 Implementing UTM * Introduction to IPS IPS Overview Network Asset Protection Intrusion Attack Methods Intrusion Prevention Systems IPS Inspection Walkthrough IPS Policy and Configuration SRX IPS Requirements IPS Operation Modes Basic IPS Policy Review IPS Rulebase Operations Lab 8 Implementing Basic IPS Policy * SDSN SDSN Overview, Components & Configuration Policy Enforcer Troubleshooting SDSN Use Cases Lab 9 Implementing SDSN * Enforcement, Monitoring, and Reporting User Role Firewall and Integrated User Firewall Overview User Role Firewall Implementation Monitoring User Role Firewall Integrated User Firewall Implementation Monitoring Integrated User Firewall Lab 10 Configure User Role Firewall and Integrated User Firewall * Troubleshooting Junos Security Troubleshooting Methodology Troubleshooting Tools Identifying IPsec Issues Lab 11 Performing Security Troubleshooting Techniques * Appendix A: SRX Series Hardware and Interfaces Branch SRX Platform Overview High End SRX Platform Overview SRX Traffic Flow and Distribution SRX Interfaces

This is a gateway course for all further learning in FD&FA systems.

ORACLE SQL TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION The Oracle SQL course is designed to give delegates practical experience in writing SQL statements and scripts using Oracle SQL. The basic SELECT statement, the use of SQL functions and the basic table and view handling statements are introduced. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Create SQL statements to query database tables. * Use standard aggregate functions and related SELECT statement clauses. * Join Tables. * Use basic subqueries and the set operators. * Use numeric, character and date functions. * Use conversion and other miscellaneous functions. * Use SQL parameters. * Use complex subqueries. * Create and alter tables and views. * Insert, update and delete rows in database tables. * Manage sequences and synonyms. ORACLE SQL TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone who needs to use and understand Oracle SQL to query and update data in an Oracle database. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 3 days ORACLE SQL TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Retrieving data with the SELECT statement The SELECT statement, The SELECT and FROM clauses, Conditions and the WHERE clause, Other conditional operators, Logical operators, The ORDER BY clause, Column aliases, Arithmetic expressions, Precedence of operators. * Aggregate functions Overview of built In aggregate functions, The GROUP BY clause, The HAVING clause. * Joining tables Overview of table joins, Inner joins, Table aliases, Outer joins, Self joins, ANSI standard joins. * Basic subqueries and set operators Overview of subqueries, Basic subqueries, Set operators, The union, intersect and ,minus operators. * Numeric, character and data functions Function types, Using the table dual to try out functions, Numeric functions, Character functions, String concatenation, Date arithmetic and date functions. * Conversion and miscellaneous functions Conversion functions, The NVL and NVL2 functions, The DECODE function, CASE expressions, The COALESCE and NULLIF functions. * SQL parameters Command line substitution parameters, The accept command, The define and undefine commands. * Complex subqueries Subqueries usage, In-line views, Top-N queries, Subqueries with joins, Multi column subqueries, Correlated subqueries, Subquery rules, Using the ANY, ALL and SOME operators. * Managing data Inserting rows, Updating rows, Deleting rows, Verifying updates, Transaction control, Commit and rollback, Savepoints, Commits and constraints, Amending data in SQL developer. * Managing tables Creating tables, Specifying constraints, Altering tables, columns and constraints, Dropping tables, columns and constraints, Recovering dropped tables, Copying tables. * Managing indexes and views Creating indexes, Dropping indexes, Listing indexes, Creating and using views, Dropping views, Listing views. * Managing sequences and synonyms Create a sequence, View sequence details, Create a synonym, List synonyms.

CONCISE CISCO ROUTERS COURSE DESCRIPTION A fast paced practical hands on introduction to Cisco routers concentrating on basic product knowledge needed for the real world. Starts with the basics of routing through configuring static routes, RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP ending with access lists. Hands on sessions follow all the major chapters with a major practical at the end to reinforce all that was learnt in the course. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use the Cisco setup script. * Use the Cisco command line. * Perform basic troubleshooting. * Configure - Interfaces - RIP, IGRP - OSPF, EIGRP CONCISE CISCO ROUTERS COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone who will be working with Cisco routers. In particular: Network Administrators, Field engineers, Network support personnel * Prerequisites: None, although a knowledge of the TCP/IP protocols would be advantageous. * Duration 3 days CONCISE CISCO ROUTERS COURSE CONTENT * Basics of routing What are routers? Network protocols, Routing protocols. * The Cisco routers Router models, The IOS, DRAM, SRAM, NVRAM, Flash, ROM and boot flash. * Getting started Accessing the router, installing a Cisco, using the setup script. * The command line interface User and privilege modes, online help show, debug, basic troubleshooting * Configuring Ciscos The configuration editor, Global, major and sub commands, enable, secret and other passwords, telnet. * Miscellaneous exercises Buffered logging, web access, CDP… * Subnetting IP addressing rules. The need for subnetting, subnet masks, Calculating network numbers. * Configuring Interfaces Basics, Ethernet, Serial lines, PPP, DCE, loopback interfaces. * Static routes Why use static routes? Configuring static routes, default routes. * Configuring RIP and IGRP How they work, configuration, troubleshooting. * OSPF Configuration and troubleshooting. * EIGRP Configuration and troubleshooting. * Housekeeping Configuration management, offline editing and TFTP usage. Cisco boot sequence, IOS upgrades. Bypassing Cisco passwords. * Access lists What are access lists? General rules, basic and extended IP access lists. * Putting it all together A series of exercises based around, installs, adds, moves, changes, upgrades and troubleshootin

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are arrangements typified by joined-up working between the public and private sectors. In the broadest sense, PPPs can cover all types of collaboration across the interface between the public and the private sector to deliver services. This course will equip participants with a basic understanding of PPPs and why they are needed. It will walk delegates through a typical PPP process, from the identification of potential PPP projects to risk appraisal, tendering, and implementation.

MIKROTIK ROUTERS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A fast paced practical hands on introduction to Mikrotik routers concentrating on basic product knowledge needed for the real world. Starts with the basics of accessing the routers through configuring static routes, RIP and OSPF, ending with firewalls. Hands on sessions follow all the major chapters. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use Winbox. * Use the Mikrotik command line. * Perform basic troubleshooting. * Configure Interfaces, RIP and OSPF. * Perform housekeeping tasks such as: - save and load configurations - upgrade the OS - recover lost passwords MIKROTIK ROUTERS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone who will be working with Mikrotik routers. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers * Duration 2 days MIKROTIK ROUTERS TRAINING COURSE CONTENT * Mikrotik routers RouterOS, RouterBoard. System resources. * Getting started Accessing the router, Winbox, Webfig, Quickset. telnet. * The command line interface Contexts, online help, basic troubleshooting. * Configuring Interfaces Basics, Enabling interfaces. Ethernet, loopback interfaces. Adding IP addresses. * Static routes Why use static routes? Configuring static routes, default routes. * Configuring RIP How RIP works, configuration, troubleshooting. * OSPF Configuration and troubleshooting. * Housekeeping Configuration management, offline editing and FTP usage. RouterOS upgrades. Packages. Bypassing passwords. * Other functions DHCP server. * Firewall Connections, chains, actions, filters.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For internal employees who want to understand and expand their roles related to financial reporting, as well as those who simply need a refresher on financial accounting, this course is the ideal way to get up to speed. By exploring concepts that go beyond basic accounting, this course will enable participants to approach financial auditing with renewed confidence. The programme will walk participants through an analysis of an organization's financial statements using case study exercises, where participants will calculate key ratios and analyze trends over time. Engaging in discussions on both historic and current fraud cases, participants will learn how to recognize “red flags” in financial statement reporting.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By the end of this Fundamentals of Transfer Pricing Strategies training course, participants will be able to:   * Acquire basic technical knowledge of transfer pricing * Appreciate the importance of the arm's length principle  * Identify the different stages of a typical transfer pricing analysis * Developing a high-level appreciation of the transfer pricing including tax areas and opportunities for multinationals * Analyze the current transfer pricing legislative framework * Be updated on recent developments in transfer pricing

UNIX VIRTUALIZATION AND HIGH AVAILABILITY COURSE DESCRIPTION This course covers administering UNIX enterprise-wide with an emphasis on virtualization and high availability. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Manage Virtual Machines. * Manage containers. * Manage HA clusters. * Manage HA cluster storage. UNIX VIRTUALIZATION AND HIGH AVAILABILITY COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Enterprise-level UNIX professional. UNIX professionals working with virtualization and/or High availability. * Prerequisites: Linux network administration 2 (LPIC-2) * Duration 5 days UNIX VIRTUALIZATION AND HIGH AVAILABILITY COURSE CONTENTS * VIRTUALIZATION * Virtualization concepts and theory Terminology, Pros and Cons of virtualization, variations of Virtual Machine monitors, migration of physical to VMs, migration of VMs between host systems, cloud computing. * Xen Xen architecture, networking and storage, Xen configuration, Xen utilities, troubleshooting Xen installations, XAPI, XenStore, Xen Boot Parameters, the xm utility. * KVM KVM architecture, networking and storage, KVM configuration, KVM utilities, troubleshooting KVM installations. * Other virtualization solutions OpenVZ and LXC, other virtualization technologies, virtualization provisioning tools. * Libvirt and Related Tools libvirt architecture, networking and storage, basic technical knowledge of libvirt and virsh, oVirt. * Cloud Management Tools Basic feature knowledge of OpenStack and CloudStack, awareness of Eucalyptus and OpenNebula. * Containers Containers versus VMs, Docker, Kubernetes. * Load balanced clusters of LVS/IPVS, VRRP, configuration of keepalived, configuration of ldirectord, backend server network configuration. HAProxy, configuration of HAProxy. * Failover clusters Pacemaker architecture and components (CIB, CRMd, PEngine, LRMd, DC, STONITHd), Pacemaker cluster configuration, Resource classes (OCF, LSB, Systemd, Upstart, Service, STONITH, Nagios), Resource rules and constraints (location, order, colocation), Advanced resource features (templates, groups, clone resources, multi-state resources), Pacemaker management using pcs, Pacemaker management using crmsh, configuration and management of corosync in conjunction with Pacemaker, other cluster engines (OpenAIS, Heartbeat, CMAN). * HIGH AVAILABILITY CLUSTER STORAGE * DRBD/cLVM DRBD resources, states and replication modes, configuration of DRBD resources, networking, disks and devices, configuration of DRBD automatic recovery and error handling, management of DRBD using drbdadm. drbdsetup and drbdmeta, Integration of DRBD with Pacemaker, cLVM, integration of cLVM with Pacemaker. * Clustered File Systems Principles of cluster file systems. Create, maintain and troubleshoot GFS2 file systems in a cluster, create, maintain and troubleshoot OCFS2 file systems in a cluster, Integration of GFS2 and OCFS2 with Pacemaker, the O2CB cluster stack, other commonly used clustered file systems.