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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an Introductory level course for experienced Linux system administrators, DevOps engineers, infrastructure automation engineers, and systems design engineers. Ideally students should have familiarity with basic Python scripting. Attendees without programming skills can follow along with the scripting portion of the labs. Overview This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert practitioner attendees will explore how to: Describe Ansible concepts and install Red Hat Ansible Engine (optional - we can pre-install is as well if desired, depending on the audience) Deploy Ansible and Configure Ansible to manage hosts and run ad hoc Ansible commands. Implement playbooks Write a simple Ansible playbook and run it to automate tasks on multiple managed hosts. Manage variables and facts Write playbooks that use variables to simplify management of the playbook and facts to reference information about managed hosts. Implement task control; Manage task control, handlers, and task errors in Ansible playbooks. Deploy files to managed hosts Deploy, manage, and adjust files on hosts managed by Ansible. Manage large projects Write playbooks that are optimized for larger, more complex projects. Simplify playbooks with roles Use Ansible roles to develop playbooks more quickly and to reuse Ansible code. Troubleshoot Ansible Troubleshoot playbooks and managed hosts. Automate Linux administration tasks Automate common Linux system administration tasks with Ansible This lab-intensive course is geared toward those responsible for automation of configuration management; consistent and repeatable application deployment; provisioning and deployment of development, testing, and production servers; and integration with DevOps CI/CD workflows. Throughout the course you will explore core Ansible features such as automatic provisioning, configuration management, service deployment and operational processes. Ansible Overview Overview of Architecture Overview of Deployments Inventory Deploying Ansible Installing Configuration Files Running Ad Hoc Commands Dynamic Inventory Playbooks Writing YAML Files Modules Variables and Inclusions Variables Facts Inclusions Task Control Constructing Flow Control Handlers Tags Handling Errors Jinja2 Templates Jinja2 Templates Jinja2 Templates Roles Role Structure Creating Roles Deploying Roles with Ansible Galaxy Optimizing Ansible Configuring Connection Types Configuring Delegation Configuring Parallelism Ansible Vault Configuring Ansible Vault Executing with Ansible Vault Troubleshooting Ansible Troubleshooting Playbooks Troubleshooting Managed Hosts Ansible Tower Ansible Tower overview Installing Account management Hosts Jobs Optional: Ansible in a DevOps Environment Provisioning Vagrant Machines Deploying Vagrant in a DevOps Environment Deploying Docker in a DevOps Environment Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Ansible: Automation with Ansible (TTDV7580) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Ansible: Automation with Ansible (TTDV7580) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators or application owners who are responsible for deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and workloads Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control architecture Configure user and group access Create and manage Kubernetes clusters Control access Create image registry, network, quota, security, custom and mutation policies Connect your on-premises vSphere with Tanzu Supervisor to VMware Tanzu Mission Control Create, manage, and back up VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid™ clusters Create and manage Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service clusters Perform cluster inspections Manage packages in your clusters Monitor and secure Kubernetes environments During this two-day course, you focus on using VMware Tanzu© Mission Control? to provision and manage Kubernetes clusters. The course covers how to apply image registry, network, security, quota, custom, and mutation policies to Kubernetes environments. It focuses on how to deploy, upgrade, back up, and monitor Kubernetes clusters on VMware vSphere© with VMware Tanzu©, and it also covers package management using the VMware Tanzu Mission Control catalog. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course Objectives What Is VMware Tanzu Mission Control Describe VMware Tanzu Mission Control Describe vSphere with Tanzu Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Describe VMware Tanzu© for Kubernetes Operations Explain how to request access to VMware Tanzu Mission Control Describe VMware Cloud? services Describe the VMware Cloud services catalog Explain how to access VMware Tanzu Mission Control Identify the components of VMware Tanzu Mission Control Explain the resource hierarchy of VMware Tanzu Mission Control Access, Users, and Groups Explain VMware Cloud services and enterprise federation Describe VMware Cloud services roles Explain multifactor authentication Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control UI List the components of the VMware Tanzu Mission Control UI Describe the VMware Tanzu CLI Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control API Cluster Lifecycle Management Outline the steps for registering a management cluster to VMware Tanzu Mission Control Discuss what a management cluster is Describe provisioners Explain the purpose of a cloud provider account Describe Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Describe Azure Kubernetes Service Workload Clusters Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters Explain how to create a cluster Explain how to configure a cluster Describe Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service workload clusters Describe Azure Kubernetes Service workload clusters Explain how to attach a Kubernetes cluster Explain how to verify the connections to the cluster Describe cluster health Policy Management Explain how access policies grant users access to different resources Describe the policy model Describe the available policy types Explain how image registry policies restrict from which image registries container images can be pulled Outline how network policies are applied to clusters Discuss how security policies control deployment of pods in a cluster Discuss how quota policies manage resource consumption in your clusters Discuss how custom policies implement specialized policies that govern your Kubernetes clusters Describe mutation policies Explain how Policy Insights reports VMware Tanzu Mission Control policy issues Control Catalog Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control catalog Explain how to install packages Describe cert-manager Explain Service Discovery and ExternalDNS Describe Multus CNI and Whereabouts Describe Fluent-Bit Explain Prometheus and Grafana Describe Harbor Describe Flux Describe Helm Describe Git repositories Tanzu Mission Control Day 2 Operations Describe data protection Describe cluster inspections Explain life cycle management Describe VMware Aria Operations? for Applications Discuss VMware Tanzu© Service Mesh? Advanced edition Describe VMware Aria Cost? powered by CloudHealth©

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course assumes that you have successfully completed the Administering BIG-IP course, or equivalent, and have hands-on experience working in a production BIG-IP environment for several months. You should have a solid understanding of the environment in which the BIG-IP is deployed. This course is meant for BIG-IP administrators, network engineers, applications engineers, etc., who will be responsible for troubleshooting problems associated with their BIG-IP system. This course gives networking professionals hands-on knowledge of how to troubleshoot a BIG-IP system using a number of troubleshooting techniques as well as troubleshooting and system tools. This course includes lectures, labs, and discussions. Module 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Archiving the BIG-IP System Configuration Module 2: Reviewing Local Traffic Configuration Reviewing Nodes, Pools, and Virtual Servers Reviewing Address Translation Reviewing Routing Assumptions Reviewing Application Health Monitoring Reviewing Traffic Behavior Modification with Profiles Reviewing the TMOS Shell (TMSH) Reviewing Managing BIG-IP Configuration Data Reviewing High Availability (HA) Module 3: Troubleshooting Methodology Step-By-Step Process Step 1: State the Problem Step 2: Specify the Problem Step 3: Map the System Step 4: Develop Possible Causes Step 5: Test Theories Step 6: Iterate Until Root Cause Identified Documenting a Problem Putting Troubleshooting Steps to Use Module 4: Working with F5 Support Leveraging F5 Support Resources AskF5.com DevCentral iHealth Leveraging F5 Labs Working with F5 Technical Support Running End User Diagnostics (EUD) - Hardware Only New Platform Diagnostic Tools Always-On Management (AOM) Subsystem Requesting Return Materials Authorization F5?s Software Version Policy Managing the BIG-IP License for Upgrades Managing BIG-IP Disk Space Upgrading BIG-IP Software Module 5: Troubleshooting ? Bottom to Top Introducing Differences between BIG-IP and LINUX Tools Troubleshooting with Layer 1/Layer 2 Tools Troubleshooting with Layer 2/Layer 3 Tools Troubleshooting with Layer 3 Tools Troubleshooting with LINUX Tools Troubleshooting Memory and CPU Troubleshooting with watch Troubleshooting with Additional tmsh commands Module 6: Troubleshooting Tools tcpdump Wireshark ssldump Fiddler diff KDiff3 cURL Module 7: Using System Logs Configuring Logging Log Files Understanding BIG-IP Daemons Functions Triggering an iRule Deploying and Testing iRules Application Visibility and Reporting Module 8: Troubleshooting Lab Projects Network Configurations for Project Additional course details: Nexus Humans F5 Networks Troubleshooting BIG-IP 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 F5 Networks Troubleshooting BIG-IP 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 Security architects System designers Network administrators Operations engineers Network managers, network or security technicians, and security engineers and managers responsible for web security Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco WSA Deploy proxy services Utilize authentication Describe decryption policies to control HTTPS traffic Understand differentiated traffic access policies and identification profiles Enforce acceptable use control settings Defend against malware Describe data security and data loss prevention Perform administration and troubleshooting This course shows you how to implement, use, and maintain Cisco© Web Security Appliance (WSA), powered by Cisco Talos, to provide advanced protection for business email and control against web security threats. Through a combination of expert instruction and hands-on practice, you?ll learn how to deploy proxy services, use authentication, implement policies to control HTTPS traffic and access, implement use control settings and policies, use the solution?s anti-malware features, implement data security and data loss prevention, perform administration of Cisco WSA solution, and more.This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (300-725 SWSA). Describing Cisco WSA Technology Use Case Cisco WSA Solution Cisco WSA Features Cisco WSA Architecture Proxy Service Integrated Layer 4 Traffic Monitor Data Loss Prevention Cisco Cognitive Intelligence Management Tools Cisco Advanced Web Security Reporting (AWSR) and Third-Party Integration Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) Deploying Proxy Services Explicit Forward Mode vs. Transparent Mode Transparent Mode Traffic Redirection Web Cache Control Protocol Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP) Upstream and Downstream Flow Proxy Bypass Proxy Caching Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) Files FTP Proxy Socket Secure (SOCKS) Proxy Proxy Access Log and HTTP Headers Customizing Error Notifications with End User Notification (EUN) Pages Utilizing Authentication Authentication Protocols Authentication Realms Tracking User Credentials Explicit (Forward) and Transparent Proxy Mode Bypassing Authentication with Problematic Agents Reporting and Authentication Re-Authentication FTP Proxy Authentication Troubleshooting Joining Domains and Test Authentication Integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Creating Decryption Policies to Control HTTPS Traffic Transport Layer Security (TLS)/Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Inspection Overview Certificate Overview Overview of HTTPS Decryption Policies Activating HTTPS Proxy Function Access Control List (ACL) Tags for HTTPS Inspection Access Log Examples Understanding Differentiated Traffic Access Policies and Identification Profiles Overview of Access Policies Access Policy Groups Overview of Identification Profiles Identification Profiles and Authentication Access Policy and Identification Profiles Processing Order Other Policy Types Access Log Examples ACL Decision Tags and Policy Groups Enforcing Time-Based and Traffic Volume Acceptable Use Policies, and End User Notifications Defending Against Malware Web Reputation Filters Anti-Malware Scanning Scanning Outbound Traffic Anti-Malware and Reputation in Policies File Reputation Filtering and File Analysis Cisco Advanced Malware Protection File Reputation and Analysis Features Integration with Cisco Cognitive Intelligence Enforcing Acceptable Use Control Settings Controlling Web Usage URL Filtering URL Category Solutions Dynamic Content Analysis Engine Web Application Visibility and Control Enforcing Media Bandwidth Limits Software as a Service (SaaS) Access Control Filtering Adult Content Data Security and Data Loss Prevention Data Security Cisco Data Security Solution Data Security Policy Definitions Data Security Logs Performing Administration and Troubleshooting Monitor the Cisco Web Security Appliance Cisco WSA Reports Monitoring System Activity Through Logs System Administration Tasks Troubleshooting Command Line Interface

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for vRealize Operations on-premises customers including operators and system administrators. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: List the vRealize Operations use cases Identify features and benefits of vRealize Operations Use interface features to assess and troubleshoot operational problems Create policies to meet the operational needs of your environment Recognize effective ways to optimize performance, capacity, and cost in data centers Troubleshoot and manage problems using workbench, alerts, and predefined dashboards Manage configurations Configure application monitoring using VMware vRealize Operations Cloud Appliance™ Monitor the health of the vRealize Operations cluster Perform cluster management tasks This two-day course is for users who are responsible for day-to-day management of VMware vRealize© Operations?. This course explains policies, capacity concepts, and workload optimization with real-world use cases. This course covers application monitoring, troubleshooting using workbench, alerts, predefined dashboards, and explains how to manage compliance and configurations. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vRealize Operations List the vRealize Operations use cases Access the vRealize Operations User Interface (UI) vRealize Operations Concepts Identify the product UI components Create and use tags to group objects Use a custom group to group objects vRealize Operations Policies Create policies for the various workloads Explain how policy inheritance works Capacity Optimization Define the capacity planning terms Explain the capacity planning models Assess the overall capacity of a data center and identify the optimization recommendations Costing in vRealize Operations Discuss about the cost drivers in vRealize Operations Assess the cost of your data center inventory Performance Optimization Introduction to performance optimization Define the business and operational intentions for a data center Automate the process of optimizing and balancing workloads in data centers Report the results of the optimization potential Troubleshooting and Managing Configuration Describe the troubleshooting workbench Recognize how to troubleshoot problems by monitoring alerts Use step-by-step workflows to troubleshoot the vSphere objects Assess your environment?s compliance to standards View the configurations of the vSphere objects in your environment Operating System and Application Monitoring Describe the native service discovery and application monitoring features Configure the application monitoring Monitor the operating systems and applications Managing a vRealize Operations Deployment Monitor the health of a vRealize Operations cluster Generate a support bundle View the vRealize Operations log files and audit reports Perform the vRealize Operations cluster management tasks Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vRealize Operations for Operators [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 Operations for Operators [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 This course is intended for administrators in a Microsoft-centric environment who want to build reusable units of automation, automate business processes, and enable less-technical colleagues to accomplish administrative tasks. Overview Describe the correct patterns for building modularized tools in Windows PowerShell Build highly modularized functions that comply with native PowerShell patterns Build controller scripts that expose user interfaces and automate business processes Manage data in a variety of formats Write automated tests for tools Debug tools This course covers advanced Windows PowerShell topics, with an emphasis on building reusable tools. Students are introduced to workflow, engage in best practices, and learn a variety of script development and toolmaking techniques. Tool Design Tools do one thing Tools are flexible Tools look native Start with a Command Why start with a command? Discovery and experimentation Build a Basic Function and Module Start with a basic function Create a script module Check prerequisites Run the new command Adding CmdletBinding and Parameterizing About CmdletBinding and common parameters Accepting pipeline input Mandatory-ness Parameter validation Parmeter aliases Emitting Objects as Output Assembling information Constructing and emitting output Quick tests An Interlude: Changing Your Approach Examining a script Critiquing a script Revising the script Using Verbose, Warning, and Informational Output Knowing the six channels Adding verbose and warning output Doing more with verbose output Informational output Comment-Based Help Where to put your help Getting started Going further with comment-based help Broken help Handling Errors Understanding errors and exceptions Bad handling Two reasons for exception handling Handling exceptions in our tool Capturing the actual exception Handling exceptions for non-commands Going further with exception handling Deprecated exception handling Basic Debugging Two kinds of bugs The ultimate goal of debugging Developing assumptions Write-Debug Set-PSBreakpoint The PowerShell ISE Going Deeper with Parameters Parameter positions Validation Multiple parameter sets Value from remaining arguments Help messages Aliases More CmdletBinding Writing Full Help External help Using PlatyPs Supporting online help ?About? topics Making your help updatable Unit Testing Your Code Sketching out the test Making something to test Expanding the test Going further with Pester Extending Output Types Understanding types The Extensible Type System Extending an object Using Update-TypeData Analyzing Your Script Performing a basic analysis Analyzing the analysis Publishing Your Tools Begin with a manifest Publishing to PowerShell Gallery Publishing to private repositories Basic Controllers: Automation Scripts and Menus Building a menu Using UIChoice Writing a process controller Proxy Functions A proxy example Creating the proxy base Modifying the proxy Adding or removing parameters Working with XML Data Simple: CliXML Importing native XML ConvertTo-XML Creating native XML from scratch Working with JSON Data Converting to JSON Converting from JSON Working with SQL Server Data SQL Server terminology and facts Connecting to the server and database Writing a query Running a query Invoke-SqlCmd Thinking about tool design patterns Design tools that use SQL Server for data storage Final Exam Lab problem Break down the problem Do the design Test the commands Code the tool

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Developed for experienced IT Professionals working with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects responsible for the end user workspace, provisioning services environment, and overall health and performance of the solution. Overview How to configure Workspace Environment Management to improve the end user environment and virtual resource consumption Understand Zones in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x and how to account for user and desktop locations and optimal connection and registration How to build and manage App Layers to minimize image sprawl with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Understand and configure HDX channels and protocols for improved performance delivering multimedia and data over network connections Get more value out of your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x investment through the use of Workspace Environment Management, Provisioning Services, Application Layering, and advanced features. Students leave this course with a good understanding of how to manage more complex solutions such as multizone environments spanning multiple locations with configurations around StoreFront, the Delivery Controllers, and HDX. Students will gain the skills to improve logon times, user personalization, and resource performance through Workspace Environment Management. Also, learn to optimize management of your app and desktop images by building and combining App Layers. End the course by learning to install, configure, and manage Provisioning Services in accordance with leading practices.This course includes a voucher to take the related exam (1Y0-311 Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.15 Advanced Administration) and earn your Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V) certification. Implementing Redundancy and Scalability StoreFront and Citrix Gateway Site Infrastructure Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent Managing a Virtual Apps and Desktops Environment with Multiple Locations Zones VDA Registration in a Multi-Zone Environment Zone Preference Optimal Gateway Routing and Zones Managing StoreFront Store Subscriptions in a Multi- Location Environment StoreFront and Citrix ADC Branding Implementing Backups and Disaster Recovery Backups Disaster Recovery Considerations Disaster Recovery Process Implementing Advanced Authentication Methods Multi-factor Authentication - RADIUS & OTP Multi-factor Authentication - Smart Card Authentication Federated Authentication - ADFS, SAML, and FAS Improving App and Data Security Introduction to Application Security Preventing Jailbreak Attacks Minimizing the Impact of Attacks Securing Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent TLS to VDA Encryption GPOs and Citrix Policies Image Management Introduction to Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Methodology Process (Standard Slide) Resource Tools and Utilities Introduction to PowerShell Troubleshooting Access Issues Troubleshooting StoreFront Troubleshooting Citrix Gateway Troubleshooting Delivery Controller Issues Validating FMA Services Troubleshooting VDA Registration Issues Troubleshooting VDA Registration Troubleshooting HDX Connection Issues Troubleshooting HDX Connections Introduction to App Layering App Layering Introduction Architecture and How it Works Creating an OS Layer The OS Layer Creating a Platform Layer The Platform Layer Creating App Layers The App Layers Creating Elastic App and User Layers Elastic App Layering User Layers Deploying a Layered Image using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Using Templates in App Layering Using Layered Images in a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Exploring Layer Priority Layer Priority Maintaining an App Layering Environment Updating Layers Maintaining and Updating the App Layering Environment Common App Layering Considerations and Additional Resources Introduction to Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Introduction WEM Administration Using WEM to Centralize Managing User Resources with WEM Managing Profiles with WEM Managing Endpoints with the WEM Transformer Feature Using WEM for Performance Optimization Optimizing Machine Performance with WEM Optimizing User Experience with WEM Using WEM to Secure Environments WEM Environments Migrating and Upgrading WEM Migrating to WEM Upgrading a WEM Deployment WEM Multi-Location Considerations

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for post-sales audiences and is aimed at channel partners, customer network engineers and administrators whose interest is focused around designing a scalable infrastructure with the FlexPod. Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe the FlexPod data center solutions and architecture Identify FlexPod workload sizing and technical specifications Describe the FlexPod deployment and management strategies The goal of this course is to evaluate the FlexPod solution design process in regards to the contemporary data center challenges. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the reconnaissance and analytics to assess computing solution performance characteristics and requirements. In addition this course will describe the hardware components of the FlexPod and the process for selecting proper hardware for a given set of requirements. FlexPod Data Center Solutions and Architecture Describe data center elements Identify data center business challenges Identify data center environmental challenges Identify data center technical challenges Describe the data center consolidation trend Describe the FlexPod solution Identify the benefits of FlexPod Describe FlexPod platforms Describe FlexPod validated and supported designs Identify the supported Cisco UCS components Identify the supported Cisco Nexus switch components Identify the supported NetApp storage components FlexPod Workload Sizing and Technical Specifications Describe FlexPod performance characteristics Describe server virtualization performance characteristics Describe desktop virtualization performance characteristics Describe reconnaissance and analysis tools Describe the process for deploying analysis tools Configure the Microsoft MAP Toolkit Identify FlexPod Design components Describe FlexPod Sizing considerations Employ Cisco UCS Application Sizer Employ Cisco UCS VXI Resource Comparison tool Describe NetApp Solution Builder Sizing tool FlexPod Deployment and Management Strategies Describe key FlexPod LAN features Describe key FlexPod SAN features Identify FlexPod server provisioning features List FlexPod high availability features Describe supported FlexPod SAN features Describe FlexPod virtual storage tiering features Identify Cisco FlexPod validated designs Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1 Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1 with Cisco Nexus 7000 Identify FlexPod data center with Microsoft Private Cloud Enterprise Design Guide Identify FlexPod Select with Cloudera's Distribution including Apache Hadoop (CDH) Identify FlexPod Cisco Nexus 7000 and NetApp MetroCluster for multisite deployment Identify data center operations and management challenges Describe FlexPod validated management solutions Describe Cisco UCS Director turnkey solutions Identify Cisco UCS Director management types Describe Cisco UCS Director automation Describe self-service provisioning and reporting Identify the customer challenges and goals Describe the workload analysis Describe the component selection process Review the selected component Analyze the solution Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) 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 This is an intermediate and beyond level SQL course geared for experienced end users, data scientists, business analysts, application developers and database administrators. Students should have recently attended a basic SQL class or have equivalent experience. Overview This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. 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 led by our expert practitioner, attendees will learn advanced skills needed to: Advanced Query Techniques Manipulating Table Data Using SQL's Data Manipulation Language (DML) User-Defined Functions Stored Procedures Triggers A company?s success hinges on responsible, accurate database management. Organizations rely on highly available data to complete all sorts of tasks, from creating marketing reports and invoicing customers to setting financial goals. Data professionals like analysts, developers and architects are tasked with creating, optimizing, managing and analyzing data from databases ? with little room for error. When databases aren?t built or maintained correctly, it?s easy to mishandle or lose valuable data. Our SQL Programming and Database Training Series provides students with the skills they require to develop, analyze and maintain data and in correctly structured, modern and secure databases. Next Level SQL explores how to identify and use advanced querying techniques to manipulate and index tables. All hands-on work in this course is ANSI SQL compliant and should work with most SQL databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MS Access, Informix, Sybase, or any other ANSI SQL compliant database. Advanced Query Techniques Join inner outer (Left, Right, Full) Subqueries Simple Correlated Using the Exists Operator Tips for Developing Complex Queries Performing Set Operations Aggregating Results Using Group by Creating Temporary Tables Manipulating Table Data Using SQL's Data Manipulation Language (DML) Inserting Data into Tables Updating Existing Data Deleting Records Truncating Tables Implementing Data Integrity with Transactions Beginning Explicit Transactions Committing Transactions Rolling Back Transactions User-Defined Functions Definition and Benefits of Use CREATE FUNCTION Syntax RETURN Clause and the RETURNS Statement Scalar vs. Table Functions Comparison with Stored Procedures Returning Scalar Values and Tables ALTER and DROP FUNCTION Stored Procedures Definition and Benefits of Use CREATE PROCEDURE Syntax Variables and Parameters Control of Program Flow ALTER and DROP PROCEDURE Implementation Differences Triggers Definition and Benefits of Use Alternatives (e.g., Constraints) CREATE TRIGGER Syntax Trigger Types 'Inserted' (or 'NEW') and 'Deleted' (or 'OLD') Tables Event Handling and Trigger Execution ALTER and DROP TRIGGER Additional course details: Nexus Humans Advanced SQL Programming (TTSQL005) 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 Advanced SQL Programming (TTSQL005) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is intended for the following participants: Cloud architects, administrators, and SysOps/DevOps personnel Individuals using Google Cloud Platform to create new solutions or to integrate existing systems, application environments, and infrastructure with the Google Cloud Platform. Overview This course teaches participants the following skills: Understand how software containers work Understand the architecture of Kubernetes Understand the architecture of Google Cloud Platform Understand how pod networking works in Kubernetes Engine Create and manage Kubernetes Engine clusters using the GCP Console and gcloud/ kubectl commands Launch, roll back and expose jobs in Kubernetes Manage access control using Kubernetes RBAC and Google Cloud IAM Managing pod security policies and network policies Using Secrets and ConfigMaps to isolate security credentials and configuration artifacts Understand GCP choices for managed storage services Monitor applications running in Kubernetes Engine This class introduces participants to deploying and managing containerized applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and the other services provided by Google Cloud Platform. Through a combination of presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as pods, containers, deployments, and services; as well as networks and application services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including security and access management, resource management, and resource monitoring. Introduction to Google Cloud Platform Use the Google Cloud Platform Console Use Cloud Shell Define cloud computing Identify GCPs compute services Understand regions and zones Understand the cloud resource hierarchy Administer your GCP resources Containers and Kubernetes in GCP Create a container using Cloud Build Store a container in Container Registry Understand the relationship between Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Understand how to choose among GCP compute platforms Kubernetes Architecture Understand the architecture of Kubernetes: pods, namespaces Understand the control-plane components of Kubernetes Create container images using Google Cloud Build Store container images in Google Container Registry Create a Kubernetes Engine cluster Kubernetes Operations Work with the kubectl command Inspect the cluster and Pods View a Pods console output Sign in to a Pod interactively Deployments, Jobs, and Scaling Create and use Deployments Create and run Jobs and CronJobs Scale clusters manually and automatically Configure Node and Pod affinity Get software into your cluster with Helm charts and Kubernetes Marketplace GKE Networking Create Services to expose applications that are running within Pods Use load balancers to expose Services to external clients Create Ingress resources for HTTP(S) load balancing Leverage container-native load balancing to improve Pod load balancing Define Kubernetes network policies to allow and block traffic to pods Persistent Data and Storage Use Secrets to isolate security credentials Use ConfigMaps to isolate configuration artifacts Push out and roll back updates to Secrets and ConfigMaps Configure Persistent Storage Volumes for Kubernetes Pods Use StatefulSets to ensure that claims on persistent storage volumes persist across restarts Access Control and Security in Kubernetes and Kubernetes Engine Understand Kubernetes authentication and authorization Define Kubernetes RBAC roles and role bindings for accessing resources in namespaces Define Kubernetes RBAC cluster roles and cluster role bindings for accessing cluster-scoped resources Define Kubernetes pod security policies Understand the structure of GCP IAM Define IAM roles and policies for Kubernetes Engine cluster administration Logging and Monitoring Use Stackdriver to monitor and manage availability and performance Locate and inspect Kubernetes logs Create probes for wellness checks on live applications Using GCP Managed Storage Services from Kubernetes Applications Understand pros and cons for using a managed storage service versus self-managed containerized storage Enable applications running in GKE to access GCP storage services Understand use cases for Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Bigtable, Cloud Firestore, and Bigquery from within a Kubernetes application