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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for experienced administrators with a background in either software development or system administration. Team leaders, lead developers, and other accidental Team Foundation Server administrators are also encouraged to take this course. This course will also help a student prepare for the relevant Microsoft certification exam. Overview At course completion, attendees will have had exposure to: - TFS editions and components - Supported topologies and environments - Must-have TFS administration tools - Hardware and software requirements - Required service accounts and permissions - Installing Team Foundation Server - Configuring Team Foundation Server - Managing relevant SQL Server components - Managing relevant SharePoint components - Installing and using Team Explorer - Team project collections and team projects - Using and customizing process templates - TFS licensing and Client Access Licenses - Connecting and using Microsoft Excel & Project - Installing and using Team Explorer Everywhere - Integrating TFS and SharePoint - Using the TFS web portal - Git and TFVC version control systems - Basic and advanced version control workflows - Configuring and using code search - Controlling access to version controlled items - Command-line and third party tools - Configuring automated builds - Deploying and using Visual Studio agents - Configuring agent pools and queues - Creating and queuing automated builds - Configuring Package Management - Configuring Release Management - Creating a release definition - Creating and deploying a release - Strategies for upgrading and migrating to TFS - Integrating TFS with other systems and data - High availability and scalability options - Capacity planning and disaster recovery - Backing up, restoring, and moving TFS data - Managing the data warehouse - Using PowerShell to manage TFS - Customizing Team Foundation Server - Extending Team Foundation Server Provides students with the knowledge and skills to deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2019 and related software components. INTRODUCTION TO TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER * Introduction to Team Foundation Server * Editions, components, and configurations * Visual Studio Team Services comparison * TFS' support of Application Lifecycle Management * TFS administrator responsibilities and tasks * ?Must-have? tools of a TFS administrator PLANNING AND DEPLOYING TFS * Planning the deployment * System requirements, software, and accounts * Installing and configuring TFS * Installing Team Explorer * Troubleshooting CONFIGURING TFS * Administrator roles and tools * Managing team project collections * Managing team projects * Managing process templates * Securing TFS, SharePoint, and SQL Server * Renaming and deleting a team project CLIENT APPLICATIONS * TFS Client Access Licenses (CAL) * Team Explorer and the web portal * Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project * SharePoint project portal * Team Explorer Everywhere * Command-line and 3rd party tools VERSION CONTROL * Overview of Git and TFVC version control systems * Integration with Visual Studio * Using TFVC and Git version control * Basic and advanced workflows * Controlling access to version control * Command-line tools and utilities * TFS Proxy, MSSCCI Provider, and TFS Sidekicks BUILDING AND RELEASING * Overview of the Visual Studio build system * Build agents, agent pools, agent queues * Creating and queuing a build * Monitoring, and managing a build * Securing the build process * Running tests as part of the build * Overview of Package Management * Overview of Release Management * Defining, creating, and deploying a release UPGRADING, MIGRATING, AND INTEGRATING * Upgrading Team Foundation Server * In-place vs. migration upgrade * Performing post-upgrade tasks * Migrating work items * Migrating items under version controlled * Integrating with Team Foundation Server * Custom and 3rd party solutions ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION * Monitoring the health of Team Foundation Server * Web-based diagnostic tools * Options for scalability and high availability * Disaster recovery, backup, and restore * Moving Team Foundation Server * Managing the data warehouse * Using PowerShell to manage TFS CUSTOMIZING AND EXTENDING * Customizing vs. extending * Customizing a process template * Customizing a work item type * Creating default work items * Creating and using a global list * Using Witadmin.exe * Using work item templates * Creating a custom report * Using the REST API to extend Team Foundation Server ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 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 Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 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 This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who need to improve their expertise in Windows Server 2016 in the area of storage and compute functionality. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Configure and install Windows Server 2016 Manage Server Core, server upgrade and migration strategy Understand storage options Manage partition table formats Manage basic and dynamic disks, file systems Manage virtual hard disks, and drive hardware Manage disks and volumes Select and manage proper storage solutions for a specific scenario Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication implementation Configure and Manage Microsoft Hyper-V, virtual machines and Hyper-V containers Configure disaster recovery technologies Manage and Configure failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines Configure, plan and implement a Network Load Balancing (NLB) Work with deployment images This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who have basic knowledge of Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who have primary responsibility of managing storage and computing by using Windows Server 2016. Professionals who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.This course covers content that was in retired Microsoft Course 20740. MODULE 1: INSTALLING, UPGRADING, AND MIGRATING SERVERS AND WORKLOADS * Introducing Windows Server 2016 * Preparing and installing Server Core * Preparing for upgrades and migrations * Migrating server roles and workloads * Windows Server activation models MODULE 2: CONFIGURING LOCAL STORAGE * Managing disks in Windows Server * Managing volumes in Windows Server MODULE 3: IMPLEMENTING ENTERPRISE STORAGE SOLUTIONS * Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs * Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet * Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO * Configuring sharing in Windows Server 2016 MODULE 4: IMPLEMENTING STORAGE SPACES AND DATA DEDUPLICATION * Implementing Storage Spaces * Managing Storage Spaces * Implementing Data Deduplication MODULE 5: INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING HYPER-V AND VIRTUAL MACHINES * Overview of Hyper-V * Installing Hyper-V * Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers * Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers * Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines * Managing virtual machines MODULE 6: DEPLOYING AND MANAGING WINDOWS AND HYPER-V CONTAINERS * Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016 * Preparing for containers * Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker MODULE 7: OVERVIEW OF HIGH AVAILABILITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY * Defining levels of availability * Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines * Backing up and restoring by using Windows Server Backup * High Availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016 MODULE 8: IMPLEMENTING FAILOVER CLUSTERING * Planning a failover cluster * Creating and configuring a new failover cluster * Maintaining a failover cluster * Troubleshooting a failover cluster * Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering MODULE 9: IMPLEMENTING FAILOVER CLUSTERING WITH WINDOWS SERVER 2016 HYPER-V * Overview of yhe integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with failover clustering * Implementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters * Key features for VMs in a clustered environment MODULE 10: IMPLEMENTING NETWORK LOAD BALANCING * Overview of NLB * Configuring an NLB cluster * Planning an NLB implementation MODULE 11: CREATING AND MANAGING DEPLOYMENT IMAGES * Introduction to deployment images * Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT * Virtual machine environments for different workloads MODULE 12: MANAGING, MONITORING, AND MAINTAINING VIRTUAL MACHINE INSTALLATIONS * WSUS overview and deployment options * Update management process with WSUS * Overview of Windows PowerShell DSC * Overview of Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools * Using Performance Monitor * Monitoring event logs ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 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 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 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 This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Video Engineer Voice/UC/Collaboration/Communications Engineer Collaboration Tools Engineer Collaboration Sales/Systems Engineer This is a two day instructor-led course that focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to implement and configure a Cisco TelePresence Management Suite and Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Extensions. Students will configure TMS, TMSPE, TMSXE, VCS and UCM for management of endpoints. Students will also learn to Configure and Schedule Conferencing, Administrative Tasks, Set up Microsoft Active Directory Users, Manage Conferences and Provision Devices. INSTALLING CISCO TELEPRESENCE MANAGEMENT SERVER * Windows Server Installation SQL Server Installation Server Pre-requisites and configuration Installing TMS Installing TMS Provisioning Extensions Release and Option Keys Upgrading TMS Backup TMS CONFIGURING CISCO TELEPRESENCE MANAGEMENT SUITE (TMS) * Initial Configuration Endpoint Configuration Adding User Accounts and Profiles Groups and Permissions Active Directory Lookup Configuration Templates Setting Configuration VCS Configuration for TMS Direct Endpoint Management VCS/TMS Direct Managed Endpoint Features CUCM Configuration for TMS Direct Endpoint Management ? CUCM TMS Responsibilities CUCM Responsibilities Findme Configuration Phonebooks & Phonebook Sources BOOKING CONFERENCING * Conference Creation Advanced Conference Settings Booking & Scheduling Conference Monitoring Dial Plans, Configuration Templates Scheduler/Smart Scheduler REPORTING ON TMS * Reporting Basics Creating a Report Using Reporting Templates Bridge Utilization Call Detail Records Billing Code Statistics Conferences System MANAGING AND TROUBLESHOOTING TMS * Using the Logs Cisco TMS Ticketing System Troubleshooting VCS Registrations Troubleshooting CUCM Registrations System Maintenance

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: •Analyze data by using queries and reports. •Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Microsoft Exchange Server. •Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. •Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. •Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. •Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. •Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. •Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. •Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure compliance settings and data access for users and devices. •Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. •Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. In this course, students will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site * Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager tools ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES, REPORTS, AND CMPIVOT * Introduction to queries * Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services * Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot * Lab : Creating and running queries * Lab : Configuring SSRS * Lab : Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot PREPARING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Organizing resources using device and user collections * Lab : Configuring boundaries and resource discovery * Lab: Configuring user and device collections DEPLOYING AND MANAGING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER CLIENT * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings and performing management operations * Lab : Deploying the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager client software * Lab: Configuring and monitoring client status * Lab : Managing client settings MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence * Lab : Configuring and managing inventory collection * Lab : Configuring software metering * Lab : Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points * Lab : Distributing and managing content for deployments DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying virtual applications by using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional) * Deploying and managing Windows Store apps * Lab : Creating and deploying applications * Lab : Managing application supersedence and removal * Lab : Deploying virtual applications by using Configuration Manager (Optional) * Lab : Using Configuration Manager to deploy Windows Store apps MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Enabling third-party updates * Lab : Configuring the site for software updates * Lab : Deploying and managing software updates IMPLEMENTING ENDPOINT PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies * Lab : Implementing Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection * Lab : Implementing advanced threat policies MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance settings * Viewing compliance results * Managing resource and data access * Lab : Managing compliance settings MANAGING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT * An overview of operating system deployment * Preparing a site for operating system deployment * Deploying an operating system * Managing Windows as a service * Lab : Preparing the site for operating -system deployment * Lab : Deploying operating -system images for bare-metal installations MANAGING AND MAINTAINING A CONFIGURATION MANAGER SITE * Configuring role-based administration * Configuring Remote Tools * Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance * Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site * Lab : Configuring role-based administration * Lab : Configuring Remote Tools * Lab : Maintaining a Configuration Manager site ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 20703-1 Administering System Center Configuration Manager 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 20703-1 Administering System Center Configuration Manager 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 The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is Microsoft?s newest suite of technology certification exams that validate fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career using Microsoft technologies. This program provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology and assumes some hands-on experience or training but does not assume on-the-job experience. Overview This five-day Training 2-Pack helps you prepare for Microsoft Technology Associate Exams 98-366 and 98-367, and build an understanding of these topics: Network Infrastructures, Network Hardware, Protocols and Services, Security Layers, Operating System Security, Network Security, Security Software. These courses leverage the same content as found in the Microsoft Official Academic Courses (MOAC) for these exams. Understand Network InfrastructuresUnderstand Network HardwareUnderstand Protocols and ServicesUnderstand Security LayersUnderstand Operating System SecurityUnderstand Network SecurityUnderstand Security Software UNDERSTANDING LOCAL AREA NETWORKING DEFINING NETWORKS WITH THE OSI MODEL UNDERSTANDING WIRED AND WIRELESS NETWORKS UNDERSTANDING INTERNET PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING TCP/IP IN THE COMMAND LINE WORKING WITH NETWORKING SERVICES UNDERSTANDING WIDE AREA NETWORKS DEFINING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES AND NETWORK SECURITY UNDERSTANDING SECURITY LAYERS AUTHENTICATION, AUTHORIZATION, AND ACCOUNTING UNDERSTANDING SECURITY POLICY UNDERSTANDING NETWORK SECURITY PROTECTING THE SERVER AND CLIENT

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications.This course also is for individuals who are interested in taking Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. Courses 20703-1A and 20703-2A, or equivalent knowledge and skills, are necessary to prepare for this exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to:Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment.Analyze data by using queries and reports.Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Microsoft Exchange Server.Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client.Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering.Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments.Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems.Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages.Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs.Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure compliance settings and data access for users and devices.Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager.Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Additionally, this course, in conjunction with Microsoft Official Course 20703-2A, helps certification candidates prepare for Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site * Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager tools * Searching in the Configuration Manager console * Using Windows PowerShell with Configuration Manager * Using Configuration Manager Service Manager to manage components * Monitoring site and component status * Reviewing log files by using the Configuration Manager Trace tool * Explain how to use Configuration Manager to address the challenges of managing systems and users in today?s enterprise. * Describe the Configuration Manager architecture. * Describe the management tools that you use to perform administrative functions for Configuration Manager. * Describe the tools that you use to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager site. ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES AND REPORTS * Introduction to queries * Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) * Lab : Creating and running queriesConfiguring boundaries and resource discovery * Creating data queries * Creating subselect queries * Creating status message queries * Lab : Configuring SSRS * Configuring a reporting services point * Creating a report by using Report Builder * Create and configure data and status message queries. * Configure and manage SSRS and the reporting services point. PREPARING THE MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT PCS AND MOBILE DEVICES * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Configuring the Exchange Server Connector for mobile device management * Configuring user and device collections * Lab : Configuring boundaries and resource discovery * Configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and fallback relationships * Configuring Active Directory discovery methods * Lab : Configuring user and device collections * Creating a device collection * Creating a user collection * Configuring a maintenance window * Configure boundaries and boundary groups. * Configure resource discovery. * Configure the Exchange Server connector mobile device management. * Organize resources using device and user collections. DEPLOYING AND MANAGING CLIENTS * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings in Configuration Manager * Lab : Deploying the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager client software * Preparing the site for client installation * Deploying the Configuration Manager client software by using client push installation * Lab : Configuring and monitoring client status * Configuring and monitoring client health status * Lab : Managing client settings * Configuring client settings * Describe the requirements and considerations for installing the Configuration Manager client software. * Deploy the Configuration Manager client software. * Configure and monitor client status. * Manage Configuration Manager client settings. MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence * Lab : Configuring and managing inventory collection * Configuring and managing hardware inventory * Lab : Configuring software metering * Configuring software metering * Lab : Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence * Preparing the site for Asset Intelligence * Configuring Asset Intelligence * Monitoring license agreements by using Asset Intelligence * Viewing Asset Intelligence reports * Describe inventory collection. * Configure and collect hardware and software inventory. * Manage inventory collection. * Configure software metering. * Configure Asset Intelligence. DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points * Lab : Distributing and managing content for deployments * Installing a new distribution point * Managing content distribution * Prepare the infrastructure for content management. * Distribute and manage content on distribution points. DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying virtual applications by using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional) * Deploying and managing Windows Store apps * Lab : Creating and deploying applications * Installing and configuring the Application Catalog roles * Creating applications with requirements * Deploying applications * Lab : Managing application supersedence and removal * Managing application supersedence * Uninstalling the Excel Viewer application * Lab : Deploying virtual applications by using Configuration Manager (Optional) * Configuring support for App-V * Deploying virtual applications * Lab : Using Configuration Manager to deploy Windows Store apps * Configuring support for sideloading Windows Store apps * Configuring a Windows Store app * Deploying Windows 10 apps to users * Describe the application management features of Configuration Manager. * Create applications. * Deploy applications. * Manage applications. * Configure and deploy virtual applications. * Configure and deploy Windows Store apps. MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Lab : Configuring the site for software updates * Configuring and synchronizing the software update point * Lab : Deploying and managing software updates * Determining software update compliance * Deploying software updates to clients * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Describe how the software updates feature integrates with Configuration Manager. * Prepare the Configuration Manager site for software updates. * Manage the evaluation and deployment of software updates. * Configure automatic deployment rules. * Monitor and troubleshoot software updates. IMPLEMENTING ENDPOINT PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Lab : Implementing Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection * Configuring the System Center Endpoint Protection point and client settings * Configuring and deploying Endpoint Protection policies * Monitoring Endpoint Protection * Configure Endpoint Protection to detect and remediate malware and security vulnerabilities. * Configure, deploy, and manage Endpoint Protection policies. MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance sett

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anybody interested in learning what is Azure Services, considering a job or career in Azure Services, or considering obtaining a Microsoft certification in Azure Services Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be aware of the key topics and concepts taught in the full two-day AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Course. This course is a robust introduction to key topics and concepts in the full two-day AZ-900T00: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course.ÿ The 2-day AZ-900T00 course includes hands-on labs and is the core foundation class that many other Azure courses build off. CORE AZURE CONCEPTS * Introduction to Azure fundamentals * Azure fundamental concepts * Core Azure architectural components * OVERVIEW OF CORE AZURE SERVICES * Azure database and analytics services * Azure compute services * Azure Storage services * Azure networking services * OVERVIEW OF CORE SOLUTIONS AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS ON AZURE * Artificial Intelligence * Monitoring service for visibility, insight, and outage mitigation * Introduction to tools used to manage and configure your Azure environment * Azure IoT service for your application OVERVIEW OF GENERAL SECURITY AND NETWORK SECURITY FEATURES * Protect against security threats on Azure * Secure network connectivity on Azure OVERVIEW OF IDENTITY, GOVERNANCE, PRIVACY, AND COMPLIANCE FEATURES * Examine privacy, compliance, and data protection standards on Azure OVERVIEW OF AZURE COST MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS * Manage your Azure costs * Azure services, SLAs, and service lifecycle

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators and cloud administrators who are already familiar with vRealize Automation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Learn installation best practices and troubleshoot installation failures Verify the correct DNS configuration Examine main logs and collect log bundles Examine the Kubernetes pods in the vRealize Automation architecture Troubleshoot common errors that prevent successful deployments Troubleshoot YAML code errors in VMware cloud templates Troubleshoot cloudConfig code errors in VMware cloud templates Troubleshoot VMware Identity Manager™ configuration errors Troubleshoot common errors in VMware vRealize Orchestrator™ workflows Use the vRealize Orchestrator debugger Use log outputs from vRealize Orchestrator Troubleshoot problems in custom resources Troubleshoot problems in resource actions Troubleshoot action-based extensibility (ABX) actions Integrate vRealize Automation with VMware vRealize Log Insight™ Integrate vRealize Automation with VMware vRealize Operations Manager™ Use VMware vRealize Lifecycle Manager™ to troubleshoot vRealize Automation problems with licenses and certificates Configure and replace certificates This three-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in troubleshooting VMware vRealize Automation™. vRealize Automation can be used to automate the delivery of virtual machines, applications, and personalized IT services across different data centers and hybrid cloud environments. This course will enable you to troubleshoot common problems with hands-on lab problems. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives TROUBLESHOOTING VREALIZE AUTOMATION INSTALLATION ISSUES * vRealize Automation installation overview * vRealize Automation installation best practices * Troubleshooting installation failures VREALIZE AUTOMATION GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING * Verifying the DNS configuration settings in vRealize Automation and vSphere * Examining the main logs in the user interface * Collecting a log bundle * Using vracli commands * Examining the pods in the vRealize Automation Kubernetes architecture * Dumping a log from a vRealize Automation Kubernetes pod * Stopping and restarting a vRealize Automation Kubernetes pod VREALIZE AUTOMATION CLOUD TEMPLATES AND DEPLOYMENT TROUBLESHOOTING * Overview of provisioning and placement workflows * Examining a deployment history * Troubleshooting deployment issues * Using deployment Dev mode * Troubleshooting YAML code * Troubleshooting problems with cloudConfig VREALIZE AUTOMATION IDENTITY MANAGER ARCHITECTURE AND CLUSTER ARCHITECTURE * Authentication workflow in vRealize Automation * Connector high availability for the authentication * Architecture of a VMware Identity Manager cluster * Key VMware Identity Manager commands and log files * Troubleshooting a VMware Identity Manager problem * Key vRealize Automation components * Architecture of the vRealize Automation cluster * vRealize Automation node failover scenario * vRealize Automation cluster shutdown and startup process * Virtual machine provisioning workflow TROUBLESHOOTING VREALIZE ORCHESTRATOR WORKFLOWS * Overview of vRealize Orchestrator and vRealize Automation communications * Using the vRealize Orchestrator debugger * Using vRealize Orchestrator log output * Troubleshooting vRealize Orchestrator binding errors * Troubleshooting vRealize Orchestrator logic errors * Troubleshooting vRealize Orchestrator payload errors * Troubleshooting custom resource errors * Troubleshooting resource action errors TROUBLESHOOTING ACTION BASED EXTENSIBILITY (ABX) ACTIONS * Overview of ABX actions * Troubleshooting ABX actions VREALIZE AUTOMATION INTEGRATION WITH VREALIZE TOOLS * Integrating vRealize Automation and vRealize Log Insight * Integrating vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations Manager * Using vRealize Operations Manager to monitor vRealize Automation VREALIZE AUTOMATION CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT * Managing vRealize Automation certificates * Creating certificate requests with vRealize Lifecycle Manager * Using Microsoft Certificate Services to create vRealize Automation certificates * Replacing vRealize Automation certificates ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vRealize Automation: Troubleshooting [V8.6] 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 vRealize Automation: Troubleshooting [V8.6] 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 System architects and system administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Plan a deployment for VMware Cloud Foundation Understand VMware Cloud Foundation and supporting architecture Configure VMware Cloud Foundation for VMware Cloud Connectivity Understand the VMware Cloud Foundation subscription licensing model Perform Day-Zero tasks Perform VMware Cloud Foundation platform onboarding Manage user credentials in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure NSX networking in VMware Cloud Foundation Deploy and manage Workload Domains Deploy vSphere with Tanzu on VMware Cloud Foundation Understand and implement storage solutions and related policies Perform maintenance tasks for the VMware Cloud Foundation platform Manage certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation and connected technologies Manage the lifecycle for VMware Cloud Foundation Engage with VMware Cloud Foundation Technical Support This five-day training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0. This course teaches you how deploy VMware Cloud Foundation, and perform the tasks required for the initial configuration and ongoing operation after deployment. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION OVERVIEW * Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation solution * Describe VMware Cloud Foundation architecture * Identify VMware Cloud Foundation components * Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation topology VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION+ AND VMWARE CLOUD CONNECTIVITY * Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation+ architecture * Identify the pre-requisites for VMware Cloud Foundation+ * Describe VMware Cloud Foundation+ value added features * Configure subscription-based licensing parameters * Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway functionality * Identify the vCenter Cloud Gateway components * Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway architecture * Connect the vCenter Cloud Gateway to VMware Cloud * Describe the VMware Cloud platform * Describe the VMware vSphere+ services used in VMware Cloud Foundation+ * Demonstrate the capabilities of the VMware Cloud user interface for VMware Cloud Foundation+ DAY ZERO TASKS * Identify the requirements for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation * Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up process * Identify the information required for the Planning and Preparation Workbook * Complete the Deployment Parameter Workbook * Describe how VMware Cloud Builder automates the deployment process * Identify the configuration validation process performed by VMware Cloud Builder * Describe the deployment of the management domain POST-DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS * Complete the Onboarding Wizard * Understand VMware Cloud Foundation integration with VMware Single Sign-On * Configure user access to VMware Cloud Foundation * Describe the importance of user roles in vSphere * Configure identity sources for VMware Cloud Foundation * Perform the SDDC Manager backup and restore process * Identify steps in the NSX backup and restore process * Manage passwords in VMware Cloud Foundation * Explain the importance of using VMware Cloud Foundation to manage passwords for vSphere components * Manage and secure a primary password list * Describe the process for rotating passwords not managed by VMware Cloud Foundation VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION NETWORKING WITH NSX * Describe network virtualization with NSX * Recognize NSX operational planes * Identify NSX components * Describe logical switching * Describe NSX Data Center deployment in VMware Cloud Foundation * Explain how logical routing works in NSX * Identify NSX Edge functions * Describe data plane preparation for NSX Edge nodes in a workload domain * Recognize Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway topologies * Define application virtual networks * Describe management domain rack options * List NSX Edge cluster requirements for vSphere with Tanzu * Discuss NSX Edge cluster placement considerations MANAGING WORKLOAD DOMAINS * Define workload domains * List the types of workload domains * Identify workload domain prerequisites * Understand the scalability limits for workload domains * Identify use cases for multiple clusters in a workload domain * Create network pools * Size network pools * Commission hosts with SDDC Manager * Create workload domains * Scale workload domains * Decommission hosts from a workload domain * Remove workload domains * Describe distinctive design decisions for VMware Cloud Foundation components VSPHERE WITH TANZU IN VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION * Explain vSphere with Tanzu * Define the role of the Spherelet * Describe the supervisor cluster control plane * Create vSphere with Tanzu namespaces * Describe the role of NSX networking components in vSphere with Tanzu * Discuss vSphere with Tanzu networking topology * Describe control plane VM management networking requirements * Plan appropriate IP address ranges for pod, ingress, and egress networking * Describe prerequisites for vSphere with Tanzu cluster compatibility * Deploy vSphere with Kubernetes * Create a vSphere namespace * Configure limits and permissions for a vSphere namespace VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION STORAGE MANAGEMENT * Identify storage use cases in VMware Cloud Foundation * Determine the most appropriate storage option for a workload domain * Describe different vSphere-native storage design options * Identify vSAN architecture and components * Describe vSAN requirements for the management and workload domains * Configure deduplication and compression * Discuss how to scale vSAN clusters in VMware Cloud Foundation * Configure storage policies for vSAN * Explain storage policy failure tolerance rules * Identify a virtual machine storage policy compliance status * Explain how vSAN storage policies protect VMware Cloud Foundation components AVAILABILITY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY * Explain the importance of external service availability * Describe availability options native to VMware vSphere * Identify stretched cluster use cases * Identify stretched cluster components * Recognize stretched cluster requirements in VMware Cloud Foundation * Prepare and deploy a vSAN stretched cluster using APIs VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT * Learn the basics of public key infrastructure (PKI) * Describe the purpose of certificate signing requests (CSRs) * Describe available options in SDDC Manager for certificate authorities * View certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components * Install and replace certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components * Configure the integrated Certificate Authorities in SDDC Manager * Configure a certificate template in Microsoft Certificate Authority server * Configure the OpenSSL certificate authority in SDDC Manager * Install certificates issued by Microsoft, OpenSSL, and third-party certificate authorities VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT * Describe VMware Cloud Foundation Life Cycle Management * List the products managed by VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management * Use online and offline bundle downloads using VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management * Understand the role of vSphere Lifecycle Management in VMware Cloud Foundation * Understand vSphere Lifecycle Manager features * Understand how and when to use cluster images * Describe the importance of Hardware Support Managers * Describe the upgrade prerequisites * Outline the upgrade precheck process * Describe the order of upgrade for VMware Cloud Foundation components VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION TROUBLESHOOTING * Use the SoS command-line tool to create log bundles, perform health checks, and check password validity * List VMware Cloud Foundation services * Identify VMware Cloud Foundation log files * Use token IDs to troubleshoot failed workflows