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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Attendee roles might include: Software Developers/Programmers Data Scientists Machine Learning Engineers AI Researchers User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Designers Technical Product Managers Technical Team Leads Overview Working in an interactive learning environment, led by our engaging AI expert you'll: Develop a strong foundational understanding of generative AI techniques and their applications in software development. Gain hands-on experience working with popular generative AI models, including Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and Transformer models. Master the use of leading AI libraries and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, Keras, and Hugging Face Transformers, for implementing generative AI models. Acquire the skills to design, train, optimize, and evaluate custom generative AI models tailored to specific software development tasks. Learn to fine-tune pre-trained generative AI models for targeted applications and deploy them effectively in various environments, including cloud-based services and on-premises servers. Understand and address the ethical, legal, and safety considerations of using generative AI, including mitigating biases and ensuring responsible AI-generated content. Prompt Engineering offers coders and software developers a competitive edge by empowering them to develop more effective and efficient AI-driven solutions in their projects. By harnessing the capabilities of cutting-edge AI models like GPT-4, coders can automate repetitive tasks, enhance natural language understanding, and even generate code suggestions, boosting productivity and creativity. In addition, mastering prompt engineering can contribute to improved job security, as professionals with these in-demand skills are highly sought after in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Quick Start to Prompt Engineering for Coders and Software Developers is a one day course designed to get you quickly up and running with the prompting skills required to out AI to work for you in your development efforts. Guided by our AI expert, you?ll explore key topics such as text preprocessing, data cleansing, GPT-4 tokenization, input formatting, prompt design, and optimization, as well as ethical considerations in prompt engineering. In the hands-on labs you?ll explore tasks such as formatting inputs for GPT-4, designing and optimizing prompts for business applications, and implementing multi-turn conversations with AI. You?ll work with innovative tools like the OpenAI API, OpenAI Codex, and OpenAI Playground, enhancing your learning experience while preparing you for integrating prompt engineering into your professional toolkit. By the end of this immersive course, you?ll have the skills necessary to effectively use prompt engineering in your software development projects. You'll be able to design, optimize, and test prompts for various business tasks, integrate GPT-4 with other software platforms, and address ethical concerns in AI deployment. Generative AI represents an exhilarating frontier in artificial intelligence, specializing in the creation of new data instances, imitation of real data, and content generation. Its remarkable capabilities facilitate automated content creation, enriched user experiences, and groundbreaking solutions across diverse industries, ultimately fueling efficiency and transcending technological limits. By harnessing the power of generative AI, developers can craft dynamic content, produce code and documentation, refine user interfaces, and devise customized recommendations, empowering them to construct highly efficient and custom solutions for a wide range of applications. Designed for experienced programmers, Turbocharge Your Code! Generative AI Boot Camp for Developers is a three-day workshop-style course that teaches you the latest skills and tools required to master generative AI models, transforming the way you approach software development. In today's fast-paced technological landscape, generative AI has emerged as a game-changer, with leading companies like NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Google leveraging its capabilities to push the boundaries of innovation. By learning how to harness the power of generative models such as GANs, VAEs, and Transformer models, you will be able to generate code, documentation, and tests, enhance user interfaces, and create dynamic content that adapts to user needs. Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything from the fundamentals of generative AI to advanced techniques and ethical considerations, including hands-on labs where you will develop and deploy custom models using state-of-the-art AI tools and libraries like TensorFlow and Hugging Face Transformers. Throughout the course you'll focus on practical application and collaboration, building confidence with personalized guidance and real-time feedback from our expert live instructor. Upon completion, you will be equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to develop and implement innovative generative AI models across various industries, improving existing products, creating new applications, and gaining highly-valuable skills in the rapidly advancing field of AI. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Turbocharge Your Code! Generative AI Boot Camp for Developers (TTAI2305) 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 Turbocharge Your Code! Generative AI Boot Camp for Developers (TTAI2305) 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 is an introductory-level C++ programming course designed for developers with experience programming in C or other languages. Practical hands-on prior programming experience and knowledge is required. Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in basic coding with C++, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn: Writing procedural programs using C++ Using private, public and protected keywords to control access to class members Defining a class in C++ Writing constructors and destructors Writing classes with const and static class members Overloading operators Implementing polymorphic methods in programs Writing programs using file I/O and string streams Using manipulators and stream flags to format output Using the keyword template to write generic functions and classes Writing programs that use generic classes and functions Writing programs that use algorithms and containers of the Standard Library Apply object-oriented design techniques to real-world programming problems Using algorithms and containers of the Standard Library to manipulate string data Understand how C++ protects the programmer from implementation changes in other modules of an application Using try() blocks to trap exceptions Using catch() blocks to handle exceptions Defining exceptions and using throw to trigger them Introduction to C++ Programming / C++ Essentials is a skills-focused, hands-on C++ training course geared for experienced programmers who need to learn C++ coupled with sounds coding skills and best practices for OO development. Students will leave this course armed with the required skills to put foundation-level C++ programming skills right to work in a practical environment. The central concepts of C++ syntax and style are taught in the context of using object-oriented methods to achieve reusability, adaptability and reliability. Emphasis is placed on the features of C++ that support abstract data types, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students will learn to apply the process of data abstraction and class design. Practical aspects of C++ programming including efficiency, performance, testing, and reliability considerations are stressed throughout. Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency Moving from C to C++ (Optional) New Compiler Directives Stream Console I/O Explicit Operators Standard Libraries Data Control Capabilities Handling Data New Declaration Features Initialization and Assignment Enumerated Types The bool Type Constant Storage Pointers to Constant Storage Constant Pointers References Constant Reference Arguments Volatile Data Global Data Functions Function Prototypes and Type Checking Default Function Data Types Function Overloading Problems with Function Overloading Name Resolution Promotions and Conversions Call by Value Reference Declarations Call-by-Reference and Reference Types References in Function Return Constant Argument Types Conversion of Parameters Using Default Initializers Providing Default Arguments Inline Functions Operator Overloading Advantages and Pitfalls of Overloading Member Operator Syntax and Examples Class Assignment Operators Class Equality Operators Non-Member Operator Overloading Member and Non-Member Operator Functions Operator Precedence This Pointer Overloading the Assignment Operator Overloading Caveats Creating and Using Objects Creating Automatic Objects Creating Dynamic Objects Calling Object Methods Constructors Initializing Member consts Initializer List Syntax Allocating Resources in Constructor Destructors Block and Function Scope File and Global Scope Class Scope Scope Resolution Operator :: Using Objects as Arguments Objects as Function Return Values Constant Methods Containment Relationships Dynamic Memory Management Advantages of Dynamic Memory Allocation Static, Automatic, and Heap Memory Free Store Allocation with new and delete Handling Memory Allocation Errors Controlling Object Creation Object Copying and Copy Constructor Automatic Copy Constructor Conversion Constructor Streaming I/O Streams and the iostream Library Built-in Stream Objects Stream Manipulators Stream Methods Input/Output Operators Character Input String Streams Formatted I/O File Stream I/O Overloading Stream Operators Persistent Objects Introduction to Object Concepts The Object Programming Paradigm Object-Orientated Programming Definitions Information Hiding and Encapsulation Separating Interface and Implementation Classes and Instances of Objects Overloaded Objects and Polymorphism Declaring and Defining Classes Components of a Class Class Structure Class Declaration Syntax Member Data Built-in Operations Constructors and Initialization Initialization vs. Assignment Class Type Members Member Functions and Member Accessibility Inline Member Functions Friend Functions Static Members Modifying Access with a Friend Class Templates Purpose of Template Classes Constants in Templates Templates and Inheritance Container Classes Use of Libraries Strings in C++ Character Strings The String Class Operators on Strings Member Functions of the String Class Inheritance Inheritance and Reuse Composition vs. Inheritance Inheritance: Centralized Code Inheritance: Maintenance and Revision Public, Private and Protected Members Redefining Behavior in Derived Classes Designing Extensible Software Systems Syntax for Public Inheritance Use of Common Pointers Constructors and Initialization Inherited Copy Constructors Destructors and Inheritance Public, Protected, Private Inheritance Exceptions Types of Exceptions Trapping and Handling Exceptions Triggering Exceptions Handling Memory Allocation Errors C++ Program Structure Organizing C++ Source Files Integrating C and C++ Projects Using C in C++ Reliability Considerations in C++ Projects Function Prototypes Strong Type Checking Constant Types C++ Access Control Techniques Polymorphism in C++ Definition of Polymorphism Calling Overridden Methods Upcasting Accessing Overridden Methods Virtual Methods and Dynamic Binding Virtual Destructors Abstract Base Classes and Pure Virtual Methods Multiple Inheritance Derivation from Multiple Base Classes Base Class Ambiguities Virtual Inheritance Virtual Base Classes Virtual Base Class Information The Standard Template Library STL Containers Parameters Used in Container Classes The Vector Class STL Algorithms Use of Libraries

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data Warehouse Administrator Database Administrators Database Designers Support Engineer Technical Administrator Overview Back up, restore, and patch DBCS database deployments Describe the DBaaS and on-premises Oracle Database architectures Manage database instances Manage UNDO data Move data between databases Implement basic backup and recovery procedures Monitor and tune database performance Tune SQL to improve performance Manage resources with Oracle Database Resource Manager Create pluggable databases (PDBs) Configure the Oracle network environment Administer user security and implement auditing Create and manage tablespaces Manage storage space Create and manage Database as a Cloud Service (DBCS) database deployments Register databases and manage performance with Enterprise Manager Cloud Control The Oracle Database 12c R2: Administration Workshop Ed 3 course is designed to provide students with a firm foundation in administration of an Oracle Database. In this course students will gain a conceptual understanding of Oracle Database architecture and learn how to manage an Oracle Database in an effective and efficient manner. Exploring Oracle Database Architecture Introducing Oracle Database Relation Database Models Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Oracle Database Server Architecture Connecting to Oracle Databases Oracle Database Tools Oracle-Supplied User Accounts Querying the Oracle Data Dictionary Managing Database Instances Initialization Parameter Files Starting Up Oracle Databases Shutting Down Oracle Databases Opening and Closing PDBs Working with the Automatic Diagnostic Repository (ADR) Querying Dynamic Performance Views Creating PDBs Methods and Tools to Create PDBs Creating PDBs from Seed with SQL*Plus Cloning PDBs with SQL*Plus Unplugging and Pluggin In PDBs with SQL*Plus Dropping PDBs with SQL*Plus Configuring the Oracle Network Environment Oracle Net Services How Listeners Work Configuring Listeners for Dynamic Service Registration Configuring Listeners for Static Service Registration Configuring Local Naming for Connections Testing Oracle Net Connectivity with tnsping Configuring Communication Between Databases Dedicated Versus Shared Server Configurations Administering User Security Creating Users Granting Privileges Creating and Granting Roles Revoking Privileges and Roles Creating and Assigning Profiles Authenticating Users Assigning Quotas to Users Applying the Principal of Least Privilege Creating and Managing Tablespaces How Table Data is Stored Creating Tablespaces in SQL*Plus Altering and Dropping Tablespaces in SQL*Plus Viewing Tablespace Information in SQL*Plus Implementing Oracle Managed Files Moving and Renaming Online Data Files in SQL*Plus Managing Storage Space Oracle Database Space Management Features Block Space Management Row Chaining and Migration Free Space Management Within Segments Types of Segments Allocating Extents Understanding Deferred Segment Creation Space-Saving Features Managing UNDO Data Undo Data: Overview Transactions and Undo Data Storing Undo Information Comparing Undo Data and Redo Data Managing Undo Local Undo Mode Versus Shared Undo Mode Configuring Undo Retention Categories of Undo Moving Data Moving Data: General Architecture Oracle Data Pump: Overview Oracle Data Pump: Benefits Data Pump Export and Import Clients Data Pump Utility: Interfaces and Modes Data Pump Import: Transformations SQL*Loader Overview Loading Methods Backup and Recovery Concepts DBA Responsibilities Categories of Failure Understanding Instance Recovery Understanding Types of Backups Comparing Complete and Incomplete Recovery Oracle Data Protection Solutions Flashback Technology Monitoring and Tuning Database Performance Managing Performance Activities Performance Planning Considerations Database Maintenance Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor Performance Monitoring Performance Tuning Methodology Database Server Statistics and Metrics SQL Tuning SQL Tuning Process Oracle Optimizer Optimizer Statistics SQL Plan Directives Adaptive Execution Plans SQL Tuning Advisor SQL Access Advisor SQL Performance Analyzer Oracle Database Resource Manager Oracle Database Resource Manager: Overview Resource Manager Elements Using Resource Manager to Allocate Resources Creating a Simple Resource Plan Creating a Complex Resource Plan Using the Active Session Pool Feature Limiting CPU Utilization at the Database Level Limiting CPU Utilization at the Server Level Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Controlling the Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Framework Starting the Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Framework Stopping the Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Framework Introduction to Oracle Database Cloud Service Oracle Cloud: Overview Database Cloud Service Offerings DBCS Architecture Features and Tooling Additional Database Configuration Options Creating DBCS Database Deployments Automated Database Provisioning Creating a Database Deployment How SSH Key Pairs are Used Creating an SSH Key Pair Storage Used for Database Files Managing DBCS Database Deployments Cloud Tooling Accessing Tools and Features from the DBCS Console Managing the Compute Node Associated With a Database Deployment Managing Network Access to DBCS Enabling Access to a Compute Node Port Scaling a Database Deployment Backing Up and Restoring DBCS Database Deployments Backing Up and Recovering Databases on DBCS Backup Destination Choices Backup Configuration Creating an On-Demand Backup Customizing the Backup Configuration Performing Recovery by Using the Console Performing Recovery by Using the dbaascli Utility Patching DBCS Database Deployments Patching DBCS Using the DBCS Console to Manage Patches Using the dbaascli Utility to Manage Patches Creating Master Encryption Keys for PDBs CDB and PDB Master Encryption Keys Determining Whether You Need to Create and Activate and Encryption Key for a PDB Creating and Activating an Encryption Key Tablespace Encryption by Default Tablespace Encryption by Default in DBCS Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Overview Components of TDE Using TDE Defining the Keystore Location Controlling Tablespace Encryption by Default Managing the Software Keystore and Master Encryption Key Managing the Keystore in CDBs and PDBs Additional course details: Nexus Humans Oracle Database 12c R2 - Administration Workshop Ed 3 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 Oracle Database 12c R2 - Administration Workshop Ed 3 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 Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon should enroll in this course. These individuals are responsible for the creation, maintenance, and or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Additional duties can include the implementation, support, and administration of an organization's end-user computing infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Use VMware vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for Horizon Create and optimize Windows VMs to create Horizon desktops Install and configure Horizon Agent on Horizon desktop Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client™ systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools Monitor the Horizon environment using Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Identify Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements. Describe the authentication and certification options for a Horizon environment Recognize the integration process and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE Access™ and Horizon 8 Discuss performance and scalability options available in Horizon 8 Describe different security options for the Horizon environment VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage is a five-day combination course of VMware Horizon 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management & VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration. This training collection gives you the hands-on skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You will 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 will 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 Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes vSphere for Horizon 8 Explain basic virtualization concepts Use VMware vSphere© Client? to access your Center Server system and VMware ESXi? hosts Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine VMware Horizon Desktops Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up Horizon desktop VMs VMware Horizon Agents Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops VMware Horizon 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 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 RDSH 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 Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Horizon Connection Server Recognize 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 ADAM database as a critical component of Horizon Connection Server installation Authentication and Certificates Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Describe the Smartcard authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Outline the steps to create a Horizon administrator and custom roles Describe the roles available in a Horizon environment Explain the role that certificates play for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure certificates for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure True SSO in a Horizon environment Workspace ONE Access & Virtual Application Management Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access Recognize the Workspace ONE Access console features Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Deploy virtual applications with Workspace services Horizon Protocols Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon Describe the BLAST Display Protocol Codecs Describe BLAST and PCoIP ADMX GPO common configurations Graphic Cards Describe the 3D rendering options available in Horizon 8 Compare vSGA and vDGA List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a VMware Horizon environment Horizon Scalability Describe the purpose of a replica connection server Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication and VIPA Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options Horizon Security Explain concepts relevant to secure Horizon connections Describe how to restrict Horizon connections. Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway List the two-factor authentication options that are supported by Unified Access Gateway List Unified Access Gateway firewall rules Describe the situation in which you might deploy Unified Access Gateway instances with one, two, or three network interfaces Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage 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 8: Deploy and Manage 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 Security engineer Network engineer Network designer Network administrator Systems engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Network manager Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe information security concepts and strategies within the network Describe common TCP/IP, network application, and endpoint attacks Describe how various network security technologies work together to guard against attacks Implement access control on Cisco ASA appliance and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall Describe and implement basic email content security features and functions provided by Cisco Email Security Appliance Describe and implement web content security features and functions provided by Cisco Web Security Appliance Describe Cisco Umbrella security capabilities, deployment models, policy management, and Investigate console Introduce VPNs and describe cryptography solutions and algorithms Describe Cisco secure site-to-site connectivity solutions and explain how to deploy Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS) Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI)-based point-to-point IPsec VPNs, and point-to-point IPsec VPN on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Describe and deploy Cisco secure remote access connectivity solutions and describe how to configure 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication Provide basic understanding of endpoint security and describe Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints architecture and basic features Examine various defenses on Cisco devices that protect the control and management plane Configure and verify Cisco IOS software Layer 2 and Layer 3 data plane controls Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise and Stealthwatch Cloud solutions Describe basics of cloud computing and common cloud attacks and how to secure cloud environment The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 course helps you prepare for the Cisco© CCNP© Security and CCIE© Security certifications and for senior-level security roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement core Cisco security solutions to provide advanced threat protection against cybersecurity attacks. You will learn security for networks, cloud and content, endpoint protection, secure network access, visibility, and enforcements. You will get extensive hands-on experience deploying Cisco Firepower© Next-Generation Firewall and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewall; configuring access control policies, mail policies, and 802.1X Authentication; and more. You will get introductory practice on Cisco Stealthwatch© Enterprise and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud threat detection features. This course, including the self-paced material, helps prepare you to take the exam, Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (350-701 SCOR), which leads to the new CCNP Security, CCIE Security, and the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certifications. Describing Information Security Concepts* Information Security Overview Assets, Vulnerabilities, and Countermeasures Managing Risk Vulnerability Assessment Understanding Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Describing Common TCP/IP Attacks* Legacy TCP/IP Vulnerabilities IP Vulnerabilities Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Vulnerabilities TCP Vulnerabilities User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Vulnerabilities Attack Surface and Attack Vectors Reconnaissance Attacks Access Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Reflection and Amplification Attacks Spoofing Attacks Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Attacks Describing Common Network Application Attacks* Password Attacks Domain Name System (DNS)-Based Attacks DNS Tunneling Web-Based Attacks HTTP 302 Cushioning Command Injections SQL Injections Cross-Site Scripting and Request Forgery Email-Based Attacks Describing Common Endpoint Attacks* Buffer Overflow Malware Reconnaissance Attack Gaining Access and Control Gaining Access via Social Engineering Gaining Access via Web-Based Attacks Exploit Kits and Rootkits Privilege Escalation Post-Exploitation Phase Angler Exploit Kit Describing Network Security Technologies Defense-in-Depth Strategy Defending Across the Attack Continuum Network Segmentation and Virtualization Overview Stateful Firewall Overview Security Intelligence Overview Threat Information Standardization Network-Based Malware Protection Overview Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Overview Next Generation Firewall Overview Email Content Security Overview Web Content Security Overview Threat Analytic Systems Overview DNS Security Overview Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Overview Identity and Access Management Overview Virtual Private Network Technology Overview Network Security Device Form Factors Overview Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Cisco ASA Deployment Types Cisco ASA Interface Security Levels Cisco ASA Objects and Object Groups Network Address Translation Cisco ASA Interface Access Control Lists (ACLs) Cisco ASA Global ACLs Cisco ASA Advanced Access Policies Cisco ASA High Availability Overview Deploying Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Firepower NGFW Deployments Cisco Firepower NGFW Packet Processing and Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Objects Cisco Firepower NGFW Network Address Translation (NAT) Cisco Firepower NGFW Prefilter Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Access Control Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Security Intelligence Cisco Firepower NGFW Discovery Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW IPS Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Malware and File Policies Deploying Email Content Security Cisco Email Content Security Overview Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Overview Email Pipeline Overview Public and Private Listeners Host Access Table Overview Recipient Access Table Overview Mail Policies Overview Protection Against Spam and Graymail Anti-virus and Anti-malware Protection Outbreak Filters Content Filters Data Loss Prevention Email Encryption Deploying Web Content Security Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) Overview Deployment Options Network Users Authentication Secure HTTP (HTTPS) Traffic Decryption Access Policies and Identification Profiles Acceptable Use Controls Settings Anti-Malware Protection Deploying Cisco Umbrella* Cisco Umbrella Architecture Deploying Cisco Umbrella Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client Managing Cisco Umbrella Cisco Umbrella Investigate Overview and Concepts Explaining VPN Technologies and Cryptography VPN Definition VPN Types Secure Communication and Cryptographic Services Keys in Cryptography Public Key Infrastructure Introducing Cisco Secure Site-to-Site VPN Solutions Site-to-Site VPN Topologies IPsec VPN Overview IPsec Static Crypto Maps IPsec Static Virtual Tunnel Interface Dynamic Multipoint VPN Cisco IOS FlexVPN Deploying Cisco IOS VTI-Based Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs Cisco IOS VTIs Static VTI Point-to-Point IPsec Internet Key Exchange (IKE) v2 VPN Configuration Deploying Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW Point-to-Point VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW Cisco ASA Point-to-Point VPN Configuration Cisco Firepower NGFW Point-to-Point VPN Configuration Introducing Cisco Secure Remote Access VPN Solutions Remote Access VPN Components Remote Access VPN Technologies Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Overview Deploying Remote Access SSL VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW Remote Access Configuration Concepts Connection Profiles Group Policies Cisco ASA Remote Access VPN Configuration Cisco Firepower NGFW Remote Access VPN Configuration Explaining Cisco Secure Network Access Solutions Cisco Secure Network Access Cisco Secure Network Access Components AAA Role in Cisco Secure Network Access Solution Cisco Identity Services Engine Cisco TrustSec Describing 802.1X Authentication 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) EAP Methods Role of Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) in 802.1X Communications RADIUS Change of Authorization Configuring 802.1X Authentication Cisco Catalyst© Switch 802.1X Configuration Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) 802.1X Configuration Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 802.1X Configuration Supplicant 802.1x Configuration Cisco Central Web Authentication Describing Endpoint Security Technologies* Host-Based Personal Firewall Host-Based Anti-Virus Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System Application Whitelists and Blacklists Host-Based Malware Protection Sandboxing Overview File Integrity Checking Deploying Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints* Cisco AMP for Endpoints Architecture Cisco AMP for Endpoints Engines Retrospective Security with Cisco AMP Cisco AMP Device and File Trajectory Managing Cisco AMP for Endpoints Introducing Network Infrastructure Protection* Identifying Network Device Planes Control Plane Security Controls Management Plane Security Controls Network Telemetry Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls Layer 3 Data Plane Security Controls Deploying Control Plane Security Controls* Infrastructure ACLs Control Plane Policing Control Plane Protection Routing Protocol Security Deploying Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls* Overview of Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls Virtual LAN (VLAN)-Based Attacks Mitigation Sp

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon should enroll in this course. These individuals are responsible for the creation, maintenance, or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Additional duties can include the implementation, support, and administration of an organization's end-user computing infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon Use VMware 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 Horizon desktop Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client™ systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs 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 Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Identify Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements. Describe the authentication and certification options for a VMware Horizon environment Recognize the integration process and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE Access™ and Horizon 8 Discuss performance and scalability options available in Horizon 8 Describe different security options for the Horizon environment Describe the features and functions of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Demonstrate the architectures of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Install and configure App Volumes Create and deploy Application Packages and writable volumes Install and configure Dynamic Environment Manager Manage application configurations, user environment settings, and personalization settings This five-day accelerated, hands-on training course is a blend of VMware Horizon© 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management, VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration, and VMware App Volumes?, and VMware Dynamic Environment Manager?. Eight days of content are taught in five-days of extending learning.This training collection 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.You learn how to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You learn how to install and configure VMware Horizon© Connection Server? and VMware Unified Access Gateway?. You also learn how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture.Additionally, you learn how to use App Volumes to deliver applications and data to desktops and users in seconds and at scale. You gain skills in managing application life cycles from installation to update and replacement. You also learn how to use Dynamic Environment Manager to provide personalization and dynamic policy configuration across virtual, physical, and cloud-based environments to simplify end-user profile management. 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 VMware Horizon Introduction to Use Case Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes vSphere for Horizon 8 Explain basic virtualization concepts Use vSphere Client to access your vCenter Server system and VMware ESXi? hosts Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine VMware Horizon Desktops Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up VMware Horizon desktop VMs VMware Horizon Agents Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops VMware Horizon Pools Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment List the steps to add desktops to the 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 VMware Horizon desktop using various VMware 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 RDSH farms Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm Monitoring VMware Horizon Monitor the status of the VMware Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool Horizon Connection Server Recognize 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 ADAM database as a critical component of the Horizon Connection Server installation VMware Horizon Authentication and Certificates Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Describe the Smartcard authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Outline the steps to create a VMware Horizon administrator and custom roles Describe the roles available in a VMware Horizon environment Explain the role that certificates play for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure certificates for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure True SSO in a VMware Horizon environment Workspace ONE Access and Virtual Application Management Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access Recognize the Workspace ONE Access console features Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Deploy virtual applications with Workspace services VMware Horizon Performance and Scalability Describe the purpose of a replica connection server Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization Describe the 3D rendering options available in VMware Horizon 8 List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a VMware Horizon environment Configure a load balancer for use in a VMware Horizon environment Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication and VIPA Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options Managing VMware Horizon Security Explain concepts relevant to secure VMware Horizon connections Describe how to restrict VMware Horizon connections. Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway List the two-factor authentication options that are supported by Unified Access Gateway List Unified Access Gateway firewall rules Describe the situation in which you might deploy Unified Access Gateway instances with one, two, or three network interfaces Overview of Application and Profile Management Profile Management Application Management Overview of App Volumes App Volumes components App Volumes Installation Overview Requirements Installing and configuring App Volumes Manager Installing the App Volumes agent Working with Application Packages Packaging Applications Maintaining Applications Working with Writable Volumes Default writable volume templates Writable volume policies at creation Updating and rescanning writable volumes Working with AppStacks Enabling AppStacks Creating and provisioning AppStacks Assigning and updating AppStacks Overriding precedence in AppStacks Overview of Dynamic Environment Manager Features and benefits VMware Dynamic Environment Manager terminology User environment settings and scope User profile scenarios Install VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Infrastructure and system requirements VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Agent (FlexEngine) requirements Group Policy configuration Management Console configuration Management Console User Interface Personalize User Profile User environment configuration Application Configuration Management Predefined and user-customized application settings Using Application Profiler Using the Self-Support Tool Using the Helpdesk Support Tool VMware Horizon Smart Policies Scope of VMware Horizon Smart Policies Configure VMware Horizon Smart Policies settings Define Smart Policies conditions Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage plus App Volumes Fast Track 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 8: Deploy and Manage plus App Volumes Fast Track 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.

Taking minutes is a much under-rated skill. It can be challenging at the best of times. So how do you do it for virtual meetings? This trainer-led session will help. It's a very practical programme which explores the issues specific to minuting on-line meetings and gives solutions to some of the trickier problems. Full of useful tips, the session will enable participants to: Identify how to adapt their current minute-taking skills to on-line meetings Plan and prepare for a meeting Follow a line of discussion Work in partnership with a remote Chair Deal confidently with minute-taking challenges. 1 Welcome Programme objectives Personal introductions 2 Adapting minute-taking to virtual meetings How is it different? What changes in approach are needed? 3 Preparation Preparing for the meeting Technology and equipment Dress and personal presentation Liaising with the Chair Practical preparation tips 4 Minuting tips Managing the 'techie' elements, eg. poor sound/visual quality Knowing who is speaking Following a line of discussion What if I don't hear or understand? Tips for producing a set of minutes 5 Session review Summary, key learning points, feedback and close

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) is commonly used to help establish safe minimum levels of maintenance, determine changes to operating procedures and help establish maintenance regimes and plans. Successful implementation can result in cost savings, machine uptime and improved risk management. But the devil's in the detail - how can you achieve these benefits and successfully implement RCM in your organisation? This programme will help you do just that. Note: this is a purely indicative outline. The content, duration, objectives and material used can all be adapted to match your specific requirements. To provide a better understanding of RCM, particularly: What, why, how and who? Opportunities and benefits Risks Cost effectiveness Note: this is a purely indicative outline. The content, duration, objectives and material used can all be adapted to match your specific requirements. 1 What is maintenance? Why maintain? Traditional maintenance methods Common current practices and trends 2 What is Reliability Centred Maintenance? Its history Its development Current usage Where can it be cost-effective? 3 How does it work? Basic features Key criteria Maintenance options Key outcomes 4 Making the business case and preparing the strategy Identifying and quantifying current risks Identifying and quantifying current costs Motivating decision-makers Identifying and empowering those who have to deliver the results Educating / gaining buy-in from interested parties 5 Implementation Identify business functions Prioritise functions Verify correct usage Identify failure modes Identify the consequences of failure Understand the failure process Specify the appropriate maintenance action(s) 6 Ongoing requirements Monitoring Recording Analysis Continuous re-evaluation 7 Open discussion Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants Course review Close

It's a fact of life that costs generally increase and as a result prices must go up too. Implementing an increase without losing customers is challenging. Talking about a price increase with customers never makes for an easy conversation. Your customers will generally decide whether to accept the increase based upon value, as well as the hassle cost of switching and going elsewhere. Even the most experienced salesperson who has implemented price increases before will be fighting back the nerves when faced with the task of 'selling' the increase. In this flexible programme, we will support your internal preparations at whichever stage you and your colleagues are at. From making the decision to increase prices, right through to those on the frontline already dealing with any push-back. This programme will help participants: Understand the business case for increasing prices Take steps to research the market Consider their customers' motivations Use the six principles of influence Identify and adapt for different personality styles Assess their level of trust with customers Build rapport rapidly with their customers and prospects 1 Raising prices - keys to success Understanding the business case Researching the market Assessing the value of your offering 2 Understanding your customer base Assessing your key accounts What is your 'target' customer range? Creating consistency in pricing approach 3 Planning the increase Timing your implementation Communication strategy Elements of a good price increase letter 4 Developing influencing skills The Trust Equation The six principles of influence Discovering your customer's buying decisions 5 Emotional intelligence and price increases The part emotion plays Developing strategies for keeping calm Handling your customer's responses 6 Understanding different customer styles Discover your own style Recognising behaviour traits in others Adapting your approach to their style 7 Preparing for customer contact Preparing for specific customers Anticipating their response Dealing with challenging customers 8 Following through Maintaining a consistent approach Resisting requests for discounts Confirming the increase in writing

M&O of engineering plant and services is becoming more important to the success of the core business. To select the right M&O technique for specific plant and equipment it is necessary to know what options are available, what they deliver and how they should be implemented. This course will help you consider options and techniques that provide best value based on that thorough understanding of the business need. M&O will increasingly be required to demonstrate it is delivering the optimum of cost and value and the main purpose of the course is to show how this can be achieved. Note: this is a purely indicative list of topics that can be covered. The content, duration, objectives and material used would all be adapted to match your specific requirements. This course will help you: Determine what the business needs from the M&O service Determine the cost and value of the various M&O options Prepare and present the business case for the selected M&O strategy Introduce meaningful KPIs based on performance-based service by the M&O provider Undertake a review of current M&O and make recommendations for improvement Introduce energy and carbon management performance criteria in M&O Better deal with project risk and uncertainties Motivate others to deliver a reliable and cost effective M&O service Note: this is a purely indicative list of topics that can be covered. The content, duration, objectives and material used would all be adapted to match your specific requirements. 1 What is maintenance and what is operation? - their relative importance to the business 2 Comparison of the various maintenance options and techniques, including: Planned preventative Run to failure Condition monitoring Business focused Business critical Total productive Reliability centred maintenance 3 Forms of contracts and service, including: Comprehensive Input driven Output driven Limited replacement Performance based M&O 4 Selecting the right options and making the business case 5 Continuous commissioning as a tool for delivering best value 6 Case studies