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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Install and configure ESXi hosts Deploy and configure vCenter Use the vSphere Client to create the vCenter inventory and assign roles to vCenter users Create virtual networks using vSphere standard switches and distributed switches Create and configure datastores using storage technologies supported by vSphere Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create content libraries for managing templates and deploying virtual machines Manage virtual machine resource allocation Migrate virtual machines with vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion Create and configure a vSphere cluster that is enabled with vSphere High Availability (HA) and vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler Manage the life cycle of vSphere to keep vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines up to date This five-day course features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere 8, which includes VMware ESXi 8 and VMware vCenter 8. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size. This course is the foundation for most VMware technologies in the software-defined data center. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives VSPHERE AND VIRTUALIZATION OVERVIEW * Explain basic virtualization concepts * Describe how vSphere fits in the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure * Recognize the user interfaces for accessing vSphere * Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, storage, and GPUs INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING ESXI * Install an ESXi host * Recognize ESXi user account best practices * Configure the ESXi host settings using the DCUI and VMware Host Client DEPLOYING AND CONFIGURING VCENTER * Recognize ESXi hosts communication with vCenter * Deploy vCenter Server Appliance * Configure vCenter settings * Use the vSphere Client to add and manage license keys * Create and organize vCenter inventory objects * Recognize the rules for applying vCenter permissions * View vCenter logs and events CONFIGURING VSPHERE NETWORKING * Configure and view standard switch configurations * Configure and view distributed switch configurations * Recognize the difference between standard switches and distributed switches * Explain how to set networking policies on standard and distributed switches CONFIGURING VSPHERE STORAGE * Recognize vSphere storage technologies * Identify types of vSphere datastores * Describe Fibre Channel components and addressing * Describe iSCSI components and addressing * Configure iSCSI storage on ESXi * Create and manage VMFS datastores * Configure and manage NFS datastores DEPLOYING VIRTUAL MACHINES * Create and provision VMs * Explain the importance of VMware Tools * Identify the files that make up a VM * Recognize the components of a VM * Navigate the vSphere Client and examine VM settings and options * Modify VMs by dynamically increasing resources * Create VM templates and deploy VMs from them * Clone VMs * Create customization specifications for guest operating systems * Create local, published, and subscribed content libraries * Deploy VMs from content libraries * Manage multiple versions of VM templates in content libraries MANAGING VIRTUAL MACHINES * Recognize the types of VM migrations that you can perform within a vCenter instance and across vCenter instances * Migrate VMs using vSphere vMotion * Describe the role of Enhanced vMotion Compatibility in migrations * Migrate VMs using vSphere Storage vMotion * Take a snapshot of a VM * Manage, consolidate, and delete snapshots * Describe CPU and memory concepts in relation to a virtualized environment * Describe how VMs compete for resources * Define CPU and memory shares, reservations, and limits DEPLOYING AND CONFIGURING VSPHERE CLUSTERS * Create a vSphere cluster enabled for vSphere DRS and vSphere HA * View information about a vSphere cluster * Explain how vSphere DRS determines VM placement on hosts in the cluster * Recognize use cases for vSphere DRS settings * Monitor a vSphere DRS cluster * Describe how vSphere HA responds to various types of failures * Identify options for configuring network redundancy in a vSphere HA cluster * Recognize vSphere HA design considerations * Recognize the use cases for various vSphere HA settings * Configure a vSphere HA cluster * Recognize when to use vSphere Fault Tolerance MANAGING THE VSPHERE LIFECYCLE * Enable vSphere Lifecycle Manager in a vSphere cluster * Describe features of the vCenter Update Planner * Run vCenter upgrade prechecks and interoperability reports * Recognize features of vSphere Lifecycle Manager * Distinguish between managing hosts using baselines and managing hosts using images * Describe how to update hosts using baselines * Describe ESXi images * Validate ESXi host compliance against a cluster image and update ESXi hosts * Update ESXi hosts using vSphere Lifecycle Manager * Describe vSphere Lifecycle Manager automatic recommendations * Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to upgrade VMware Tools and VM hardware

COURSE INFORMATION Join us for a two-day immersive course crafted to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of remote audit methodologies. Delve into the nuances between remote and face-to-face audits, dissecting their respective strengths and limitations. Through practical scenarios tailored for remote audit conduct, this course stands as an essential counterpart to our on-site audits course The Auditing Course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Applicable across various domains of regulated research and development, this course proves invaluable in contexts requiring a quality system for audit. Participants with firsthand audit experience stand to gain the most benefit from this programme. EXPANDING ON PREVIOUS LEARNING: This course extends its relevance to all forms of audits and further amplifies concepts explored in RQA's suite of research quality assurance courses, including: 'Research Quality Assurance for Good Laboratory Practice,' 'Good Clinical Practice Auditing – Principles and Practice,' and 'Good Manufacturing Practice for Investigational Medicinal Products.' BENEFITS INCLUDE IMPROVED: * Understand the processes of planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up of audits * Recognising the importance of personal approach in developing positive audit outcomes * Ability to analyse evidence and present logical audit findings * Appreciate the importance of audit in continuing improvement. THIS COURSE IS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO: * Discuss and develop ideas * Solve problems * Exchange information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): ANDREW WADDELL Founder Director, Tower Mains Ltd ROSEMARY ICHABA Senior QA Associate, Tower Mains Ltd CATE OVINGTON Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd JEAN MCWILLIAM Associate Director, Alexion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 09:00 COURSE REGISTRATION 09:15 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 09:35 INTRODUCTION TO AUDITS Delegates explore the range of audits which they have experienced, define the purpose of each audit type and establish which of those audits are performed to meet regulatory requirements. 10:05 INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE AUDITS Presentation to introduce the major differences between face-to-face audits and remote audits. The major elements of audits will be examined to determine where there may be differences. 10:30 BREAK 10:45 WORKSHOP 1 - REMOTE AUDITS This workshop will examine participants experience or understanding of the differences between face-to-face and remote audits. 11:15 WORKSHOP 1 - FEEDBACK 11:35 AUDIT PREPARATION The essential steps in preparation for audits will be discussed with emphasis on remote audits. 12:05 WORKSHOP 2 - REMOTE AUDIT PREPARATION Factors relating to the preparation for remote audits will be considered in discussion groups. 12:35 WORKSHOP 2 - FEEDBACK 12:50 LUNCH 13:30 AUDIT LOGISTICS Preparation for the audit includes many arrangements other than the audit content. 14:00 WORKSHOP 3 - AUDIT LOGISTICS Delegates will discuss some of the issues that may occur during the set up and conduct of remote audits and how to resolve them. 14:30 WORKSHOP 3 - FEEDBACK 14:45 BREAK 15:00 THE OPENING MEETING Presentation regarding the importance and content of the opening meeting. 15:20 WORKSHOP 4 - OPENING MEETING Delegates will consider the practicalities of arranging and conducting an opening meeting. 15:45 WORKSHOP 4 - FEEDBACK 16:10 AUDIT CONDUCT TOOLS Practical advice on preparation of some of the tools that will be valuable in the conduct of audits. 16:40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS An overview of the first day and a chance to ask questions 17:00 CLOSE OF DAY DAY 2 09:00 REFLECTIONS ON DAY 1 Recap on the topics covered and a chance for delegates to raise points. 09:15 GATHERING EVIDENCE Presentation on challenges of gathering evidence and conducting interviews during remote audits. 09:45 WORKSHOP 5 - REMOTE INTERVIEWS Scenarios of different remote interviews will be played and delegates assess the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. 10:15 BREAK 10:30 CREATING AUDIT FINDINGS Ideas regarding how to create good audit findings will be discussed during this short presentation. 10:50 WORKSHOP 6 - CREATING AUDIT FINDINGS Delegates will be provided with examples of evidence from an audit. They will discuss these and create their audit findings for presentation at the closing meeting. 11:35 THE CLOSING MEETING The content and conduct of the closing meeting will be discussed. 11:55 WORKSHOP 7(A) - PREPARING FOR THE CLOSING MEETING The findings from workshop 6 will be reviewed and a Lead Auditor selected to provide feedback in workshop 7(b) 12:15 WORKSHOP 7(B) - THE CLOSING MEETING The Lead Auditor from each group will hold a meeting to present the results (role play). 12:45 LUNCH 13:30 THE AUDIT REPORT This presentation will cover not only the essential contents of the audit report but also how to write the report in a manner that will generate the most positive reaction. 14:00 WORKSHOP 8 - THE AUDIT REPORT Delegates will be provided with an audit report from an audit conducted remotely and will conduct a peer review of the report in their breakout groups. 15:00 WORKSHOP 8 - FEEDBACK 15:20 BREAK 15:35 AUDIT CLOSURE Presentation on how to conclude the audit with reference to post-audit activities. 15:55 OPEN FORUM 16:30 CLOSE OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION COURSE MATERIAL This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INCLUDE: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam.  

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LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PATHWAY TO MSC IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to broaden learners’ understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for those who wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. It is also suitable for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and move to the next level professionally. This programme is a Pathway programme to MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DETAILS Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to further their career as a logistics and supply chain professional as well as the opportunity to embark on further study towards a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing. The Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Modules (120 Credits): 1. Logistics Management 2. Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics 3. Procurement and Supply Management 4. Supply Chain and Operations Strategy 5. Sustainable Operations Management 6. Business Research Methods -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation [https://msbm.org.uk/about-msbm/accreditation] in about us for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION University Top-up On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. [http://www.msbm.org.uk/learning-with-msbm/masters-top-up-fees] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management leading to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess: * An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma        OR * Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOPS Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISA REQUIREMENTS There is no Visa requirement for this programme. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Module 2 This module aims to develop an understanding of supply chain management in international trade. This includes defining supply chain management, the relationship between supply chain and logistics, effective supply chain planning and responding to problems and issues associated with international trade. Agenda * Supply chain definition * Identification of risks associated with broken supply chains.   * Application of supply chain in the global market. * Features of large organisations in supply chain management. * Impact of digital technology on supply chain management. * How logistics operates within global supply chain management. * Cross trade. * Risk management and sustainability within the UK’s supply chain management strategy.   Examination: Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice Multiple choice questionnaire Credits: 1

Working with young volunteers    Tuesday 18 June, 10am-12.30pm   Would you like to work with young volunteers in your organisation?   About this event   During this training session, we will be exploring all aspects of how to work with young volunteers, from recruitment and logistics to safeguarding.   This webinar will be led by Eleanor Moore the Sustainable Volunteering Officer with the Museum Development South West Programme. Her background is in social and community history curatorship and advisory work within the museums sector, with experience of managing volunteer teams.   She will be joined by Sebastian Amos, Chair of Trustees and Adam Marsden, Young Volunteer at Transport Museum Wythall and Rania Nur, former Young Volunteer, now Trustee at the Museum of the Home. They will be sharing case studies about the young volunteer programmes in their organisations.    The session will help delegates to: * understand the importance of this work * think about how to develop young volunteer roles * gain inspiration from case studies to take your own work forward * understand good practice around safeguarding and young volunteers.   Take a look at the full schedule. [https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Working-with-young-volunteers-session-schedule-final.pdf]   This training event will be delivered virtually on Zoom over one half-day session (two hours and 30 minutes with a short break).   Who should attend?   This training is aimed at staff who work in museums, art galleries and heritage sites who are interested in developing or improving their provision for young volunteers. Voluntary volunteer co-ordinators, whose main role is to lead day-to-day on the involvement of volunteers and/or young people, would also benefit from this session.  

Module 3 This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding as to how an organisation develops an international trade strategy. It includes establishing export goals, undertaking research into potential markets, developing an international pricing strategy, investigating shipping and logistics, marketing and promotion, documentation, distribution and review and monitoring. Agenda * Planning * Organisation mapping * Research   * Cultural differences * Applicable laws and regulations * Website management * Social media * Marketing strategies * Target marketing * Buyer attraction   * Export documentation * Licences and permits. * Currency * Certificates of Origin * Taxes * Excise duty * Exchange rates * Business competitors * Organisational structure * Cost   * Customs brokers * Freight forwarding costs. * Fees and duties associated with international trade transactions * Labelling and packaging * Distributors. * Retailers * Wholesalers   Examination: Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice Multiple choice questionnaire Credits: 1

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Tier 1 Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Use vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for VMware Horizon Create and optimize Windows VMs to create VMware Horizon desktops Install and Configure Horizon Agent on a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools Monitor the VMware Horizon environment using the VMware Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Identify VMware Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements Describe the authentication and certificate options for the VMware Horizon environment Recognize the integration process and benefits of Workspace ONE Access™ and Horizon 8 Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon Describe the 3D rendering options available in Horizon 8 Discuss scalability options available in Horizon 8 Describe different security options for the Horizon environment This five-day course gives you the hands-on skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You build on your skills in configuring and managing VMware Horizon© 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users. Additionally, you learn how to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You learn how to install and configure VMware Horizon© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon, and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives INTRODUCTION TO VMWARE HORIZON * Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon * Describe the conceptual and logical architecture of Horizon INTRODUCTION TO USE CASE * Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes * Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure VSPHERE FOR VMWARE HORIZON * Explain basic virtualization concepts * Use VMware vSphere© Client? to access your VMware vCenter System and VMware ESXi? hosts * Create a Windows virtual machine using vSphere CREATE WINDOWS DESKTOPS * Outline the steps to install Horizon Agent on Windows virtual machines * Install Horizon Agent on a Windows virtual Machine * Optimize and prepare Windows virtual machines to set up Horizon desktop VMs CREATE LINUX DESKTOPS * Create a Linux VM for Horizon * Install Horizon Agent on a Linux virtual machine * Optimize and prepare Linux virtual machines to set up Horizon desktop VMs CREATING AND MANAGING DESKTOP POOLS * Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment * List the steps to add desktops to the VMware Horizon© Connection Server? inventory * Compare dedicated-assignment and floating-assignment pools * Outline the steps to create an automated pool * Define user entitlement * Explain the hierarchy of global, pool-level, and user-level policies VMWARE HORIZON CLIENT OPTIONS * Describe the different clients and their benefits * Access the Horizon desktop using various Horizon clients and HTML * Configure integrated printing, USB redirection, and the shared folders option * Configure session collaboration and media optimization for Microsoft Teams CREATING AND MANAGING INSTANT-CLONE DESKTOP POOLS * List the advantages of instant clones * Explain the provisioning technology used for instant clone desktop pools * Set up an automated pool of instant clones * Push updated images to instant clone desktop pools CREATING RDS DESKTOP AND APPLICATION POOLS * Explain the difference between an RDS desktop pool and an automated pool * Compare and contrast an RDS session host pool, a farm, and an application pool * Create an RDS desktop pool and an application pool * Access RDS desktops and application from Horizon Client * Use the instant clone technology to automate the build-out of Remote Desktop Session Host farms * Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm MONITORING VMWARE HORIZON * Monitor the status of the Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard * Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool * Monitor the performance of the remote desktop using the Horizon Performance Tracker HORIZON CONNECTION SERVER * Recognize the VMware Horizon reference architecture * Identify the Horizon Connection Server supported features * Identify the recommended system requirements for Horizon Connection Server * Configure the Horizon event database * Outline the steps for the initial configuration of Horizon Connection Server * Discuss the AD LDS database as a critical {an important component?} component of the Horizon Connection Server installation HORIZON PROTOCOLS * Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon * Describe the BLAST Display Protocol Codecs * Summarize the BLAST Codec options * List the ideal applications for each BLAST codec * Describe the BLAST and PCoIP ADMX GPO common configurations GRAPHICS IN HORIZON * Describe the 3D rendering options available in Horizon 8 * Compare vSGA and vDGA * List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a Horizon environment SECURING CONNECTIONS: NETWORK * Compare tunnels and direct connections for client access to desktops * Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway * List the Unified Access Gateway firewall rules * Configure TLS certificates in Horizon SECURING CONNECTIONS: AUTHENTICATION * Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports * Restrict access to the Horizon remote desktops using restricted entitlements * Describe the smart card authentication methods that Horizon Connection Server supports * Explain the purpose of permissions, roles, and privileges in VMware Horizon * Create custom roles HORIZON SCALABILITY * Describe the purpose of a replica connection server * Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization * List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a Horizon environment * Configure a load balancer for use in a Horizon environment * Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication. * Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options HORIZON CLOUD AND UNIVERSAL BROKER * Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Cloud Service * Use Universal broker to connect to a Horizon Cloud instance * Configure and pair the Horizon Cloud Connector appliance with Horizon Connection Server WORKSPACE ONE ACCESS AND VIRTUAL APPLICATION MANAGEMENT * Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access * Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access * Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access * Describe the requirements to install and configure True SSO in a Horizon environment * Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration * Deploy virtual applications with Workspace services ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage [V8.8] 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 Horizon: Deploy and Manage [V8.8] 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.