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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundational knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks. The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: Entry-level network engineer Network administrator Network support technician Help desk technician Overview This course will help you: Learn the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and operate a small- to medium-sized network Gain a foundation in the essentials of networking, security, and automation Earn 30 CE credits toward recertification The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v2.0 course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, and self-study, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking. This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco© Certified Network Associate (CCNA©) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn the CCNA certification. This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. COURSE OUTLINE * Exploring the Functions of Networking ? Lecture * Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model ? Lecture * Operating Cisco IOS Software ? Lecture * Introducing LANs ? Lecture * Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer ? Lecture * Starting a Switch ? Lecture * Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets ? Lecture * Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer ? Lecture * Exploring the Functions of Routing ? Lecture * Configuring a Cisco Router ? Lecture * Exploring the Packet Delivery Process ? Lecture * Troubleshooting a Simple Network ? Lecture * Introducing Basic IPv6 ? Lecture * Configuring Static Routing ? Lecture * Implementing VLANs and Trunks ? Lecture * Routing Between VLANs ? Lecture * Introducing OSPF ? Lecture * Building Redundant Switched Topologies ? Self-study * Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel ? Lecture * Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy ? Self-study * Introducing WAN Technologies ? Self-study * Explaining Basics of ACL ? Lecture * Enabling Internet Connectivity ? Lecture * Introducing QoS ? Self-study * Explaining Wireless Fundamentals ? Self-study * Introducing Architectures and Virtualization ? Self-study * Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks ? Lecture * Introducing System Monitoring ? Lecture * Managing Cisco Devices ? Lecture * Examining the Security Threat Landscape ? Self-study ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0 (CCNA) 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 Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0 (CCNA) 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.

MJ Electrical Training offers a one-day online course for a Health & Safety Exemption, which can be used when applying for an ECS Labourers card. ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) is a card scheme for electrotechnical operatives in the UK. The ECS Labourer card is designed for those working in a supporting role within the electrotechnical industry.

City & Guilds 18th edition online course with Aberdeen centre examination for only £234.00. Online course, tutor support, same day results, quick results & certification.

Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) has become a well-used phrase over the last few years, but what is it and how can you learn to recognise it in those bereaved by suicide? Although a research area still in its infancy, this introductory module uses the most up-to-date research and practice to explore PTG concepts and their practical application. It is delivered by trainers who have a wealth of experience of working closely with those bereaved by suicide and in the area of PTG.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment. Analyze data by using queries and reports. Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Intune. Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This five-day course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Windows 11, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible with previous editions of System Center Configuration Manager and Windows 10. Prerequisites Networking fundamentals, including common networking protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers. Basic concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) security. Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax. Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services. Basic understanding of the configuration options for iOS and Android Mobile device platforms. 1 - MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site 2 - ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES, REPORTS, AND CMPIVOT * Introduction to queries * Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services * Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot 3 - PREPARING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Organizing resources using device and user collections 4 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER CLIENT * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings and performing management operations 5 - MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence 6 - DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points 7 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying and managing Windows apps 8 - MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Enabling third-party updates 9 - IMPLEMENTING DEFENDER PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies 10 - MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance settings * Viewing compliance results * Managing resource and data access 11 - MANAGING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT * An overview of operating system deployment * Preparing a site for operating system deployment * Deploying an operating system * Managing Windows as a service 12 - MANAGING AND MAINTAINING A CONFIGURATION MANAGER SITE * Configuring role-based administration * Configuring Remote Tools * Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance and Management Insights * Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site * Updating the Configuration Manager infrastructure 13 - WHAT?S NEW IN MICROSOFT ENDPOINT CONFIGURATION MANAGER * Whats new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager covering each semi annual release ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who have some experience working with Windows Server, and who are looking for a single five-day course that covers storage and compute technologies in Windows Server. This course will help them update their knowledge and skills related to storage and compute for Windows Server. Overview Prepare and install Windows Server and plan a server upgrade and migration strategy. Describe the various storage options, including partition table formats, basic and dynamic disks, file systems, virtual hard disks, and drive hardware, and explain how to manage disks and volumes. Describe enterprise storage solutions, and select the appropriate solution for a given situation. Implement and manage Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication. Install and configure Microsoft Hyper-V, and configure virtual machines. Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Hyper-V containers. Describe the high availability and disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server. Plan, create, and manage a failover cluster. Implement failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines. Configure a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster, and plan for an NLB implementation. Create and manage deployment images. Manage, monitor, and maintain virtual machine installations. This five-day course is designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only the traditional tools such as PowerShell and Server manager, but also Windows Admin Center. Prerequisites * A basic understanding of networking fundamentals. * An awareness and understanding of security best practices. * An understanding of basic Active Directory concepts. * Basic knowledge of server hardware. * Experience supporting and configuring Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11. 1 - Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads * Introducing Windows Server * Preparing and installing Server Core * Preparing for upgrades and migrations * Migrating server roles and workloads * Windows Server activation models 2 - Configuring local storage * Managing disks in Windows Server * Managing volumes in Windows Server 3 - Implementing enterprise storage solutions * Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs * Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet * Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO * Configuring sharing in Windows Server 4 - Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication * Implementing Storage Spaces * Managing Storage Spaces * Implementing Data Deduplication 5 - Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machines * Overview of Hyper-V * Installing Hyper-V * Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers * Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers * Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines * Managing virtual machines 6 - Deploying and managing containers * Overview of containers in Windows Server * Deploying Windows Server and Hyper-V containers * Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker 7 - High availability and disaster recovery * Defining levels of availability * Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines * Backing up and restoring by using Windows Server Backup * High availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 8 - Implementing failover clustering * Planning a failover cluster * Creating and configuring a new failover cluster * Maintaining a failover cluster * Troubleshooting a failover cluster * Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering 9 - Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server Hyper-V * Overview of the integration of Hyper-V with failover clustering * Implementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters * Key features for VMs in a clustered environment 10 - Implementing Network Load Balancing * Overview of NLB * Configuring an NLB cluster * Planning an NLB implementation 11 - Creating and managing deployment images * Introduction to deployment images * Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT * Virtual machine environments for different workloads 12 - Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations * WSUS overview and deployment options * Update management process with WSUS * Overview of Windows PowerShell DSC * Overview of Windows Server monitoring tools * Using Performance Monitor * Monitoring event logs

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

COURSES EVERY WEEK THROUGHOUT EVERY YEAR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW. DURATION: 3 DAY (09:00 - 18:00) COST: £1250 PER PERSON LOCATION: HAMPSHIRE OUR EVER POPULAR, CERTIFICATED AND ACCREDITED 3 DAY COURSE WAS DESIGNED FOR TRAVELLERS FROM ALL SECTORS, FROM MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, CHARITIES AND INTERNATIONAL NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO OIL, GAS AND UTILITIES WORKERS, WHO FIND THEMSELVES WORKING IN UNFAMILIAR AND OFTEN HOSTILE LOCATIONS. No previous training or experience is required to attend this course, which has been structured to enable individuals and groups to transit to and work in a country or region whilst being aware of the inherent risks and dangers present and more importantly the steps that can be taken to avoid and deal with the situations they may be presented with. The focus at HET is to ensure that our delegates are able to get the job done, whilst having an appreciation for the risks and threats associated with travel to elevated risk environments, this ranges from bombings and vehicle related incidents to high risk kidnap situations. The remote medical training provided on the course is of high priority and provides the traveller with the knowledge and practical skills to save lives in remote locations.  Our highly experienced instructors are drawn from a range of backgrounds and ensure that the training delivered is extremely practical, current and most importantly relevant to ensure that the work gets done and everyone gets home safe. Unsure if this is the right course for you? Get in touch with our team to help you choose the best course for your needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE ELEMENTS. * THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION * FIRST AID TRAINING * KIDNAP AND HOSTAGE * VEHICLE SAFETY AND SECURITY * LANDMINE AND IED’S * WEAPON FAMILIARISATION * NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES * RADIO AND VOICE COMMUNICATIONS * CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Louise Buckley has worked in publishing for well over a decade. She was inspired to enter the publishing industry after completing an MA in Creative Writing and then spent a hugely enjoyable year working as a bookseller for Waterstones, wishing that she could have a hand in publishing books. After a year working at Dorling Kindersley, she then spent almost five years working in the commercial fiction division at Pan Macmillan, where she published a mix of commercial bestsellers and award-winning authors. Most recently, she was an Associate Literary Agent at Zeno Agency Ltd. As an agent she represented a roster of commercial and literary fiction, including Anne Griffin’s When All is Said, which spent five weeks at number one in Ireland and sold into 17 territories. She is delighted to be working with Hannah at Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency. Louise is looking for:- Literary and upmarket fiction that focusses on the underdog, the repressed, the suppressed. Louise is especially interested in novels that represent working-class people or children going through difficult circumstances (think Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal or Boys Don’t Cry by FÍona Scarlett). Irish literary and book club fiction. Think Claire Keegan, Louise Kennedy or Anne Griffin. In commercial fiction she loves novels set during the Second World War, such as The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christi Lefteri or The Midwife of Auschwitz by Anna Stuart. Louise recently read and loved The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson and would love to see anything in the same ‘older person going on a journey’ category, a more recent The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Louise had a lot of fun publishing a ‘pet fiction’ novel as an editor (Molly and the Cat Café) and would love to find an author who can write an Alfie the Doorstep Cat/Dog. She has a soft spot for novels featuring time-travel or parallel universes, a ‘what if’ that plays around with conventions. At the literary end this would be books like Life After Life by Kate Atkinson, The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes or This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. At the more commercial end Louise loved Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch and Oona Out of Order by Martina Montimore. She also enjoys novels set in the real world but featuring a hefty dose of magic or the supernatural. They can be commercial or literary, present-day or historical. Think Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Threadneedle by Cari Thomas, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness or The Gifts by Liz Hyder. And also cosy fantasy in the vein of Legends and Lattes or The House in the Cerulean Sea. Cosy or humorous crime. Recently, Louise absolutely loved Over My Dead Body by Maz Evans. When she was an editor Louise published the hit Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll and would love to represent incisive, intelligent suspense written by authors such as Jessica Knoll and Gillian Flynn, or something a little more subversive and blackly comic like My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. More generally, Louise would also love to see novels with a disabled protagonist or someone (like myself) who is living with an invisible disability. As an ex-primary school teacher, she also warmly welcomes submissions from teachers, especially if the submission falls into one of the other categories she has listed. Following-on from this, she enjoys reading stories that follow a ‘beating the system’ narrative. Louise is NOT looking for: -romance -romantasy -epic, traditional fantasy -space opera -straightforward women’s fiction -children’s fiction of any kind -non-fiction Louise would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Louise is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk [agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 28 May 2024

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This four-day course is intended for Windows Server Hybrid Administrators who have experience working with Windows Server and want to extend the capabilities of their on-premises environments by combining on-premises and hybrid technologies. Windows Server Hybrid Administrators implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. Prerequisites Experience with managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services Experience with common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite). Basic knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite). Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts Basic experience with implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory Experience working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11 Basic experience with Windows PowerShell 1 - INTRODUCTION TO AD DS * Define AD DS * Define users, groups, and computers * Define AD DS forests and domains * Define OUs * Manage objects and their properties in AD DS 2 - MANAGE AD DS DOMAIN CONTROLLERS AND FSMO ROLES * Deploy AD DS domain controllers * Maintain AD DS domain controllers * Manage the AD DS Global Catalog role * Manage AD DS operations masters * Manage AD DS schema 3 - IMPLEMENT GROUP POLICY OBJECTS * Define GPOs * Implement GPO scope and inheritance * Define domain-based GPOs * Create and configure a domain-based GPO * Define GPO storage * Define administrative templates 4 - MANAGE ADVANCED FEATURES OF AD DS * Create trust relationships * Implement ESAE forests * Monitor and troubleshoot AD DS * Create custom AD DS partitions 5 - IMPLEMENT HYBRID IDENTITY WITH WINDOWS SERVER * Select a Microsoft Entra integration model * Plan for Microsoft Entra integration * Prepare on-premises Active Directory for directory synchronization * Install and configure directory synchronization with Microsoft Entra Connect * Implement Seamless Single Sign-On * Enable Microsoft Entra login in for Windows VM in Azure * Describe Microsoft Entra Domain Services * Implement and configure Microsoft Entra Domain Services * Manage Windows Server 2019 in a Microsoft Entra Domain Services environment * Create and configure a Microsoft Entra Domain Services instance * Join a Windows Server VM to a managed domain 6 - DEPLOY AND MANAGE AZURE IAAS ACTIVE DIRECTORY DOMAIN CONTROLLERS IN AZURE * Select an option to implement directory and identity services using Active Directory Domain Services in Azure * Deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers in Azure VMs * Install a replica Active Directory domain controller in an Azure VM * Install a new Active Directory forest on an Azure VNet 7 - PERFORM WINDOWS SERVER SECURE ADMINISTRATION * Define least privilege administration * Implement delegated privileges * Use privileged access workstations * Use jump servers 8 - DESCRIBE WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION TOOLS * Explore Windows Admin Center * Use Server Manager * List Remote Server Administration Tools * Use Windows PowerShell * Use Windows PowerShell to remotely administer a server 9 - PERFORM POST-INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OF WINDOWS SERVER * List the available post-installation configuration tools * Configure Server Core using Sconfig * Use DSC to configure Windows Server * Perform post-installation configuration with Windows Admin Center * Configure a server with answer files 10 - JUST ENOUGH ADMINISTRATION IN WINDOWS SERVER * Explain the concept of Just Enough Administration (JEA) * Define role capabilities for a JEA endpoint * Create a session configuration file to register a JEA endpoint * Describe how JEA endpoints work to limit access to a PowerShell session * Create and connect to a JEA endpoint * Demonstration: Connect to a JEA endpoint 11 - ADMINISTER AND MANAGE WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINE REMOTELY * Select the appropriate remote administration tool * Manage Windows Virtual Machines with Azure Bastion * Create an Azure Bastion host * Configure just-in-time administration 12 - MANAGE HYBRID WORKLOADS WITH AZURE ARC * Describe Azure Arc * Onboard Windows Server instances * Connect hybrid machines to Azure from the Azure portal * Use Azure Arc to manage Windows Server instances * Restrict access with RBAC 13 - CONFIGURE AND MANAGE HYPER-V * Define Hyper-V * Define Hyper-V Manager * Configure Hyper-V hosts using best practices * Configure Hyper-V networking * Assess advanced Hyper-V networking features * Define nested virtualization 14 - CONFIGURE AND MANAGE HYPER-V VIRTUAL MACHINES * List the virtual machine configuration versions * List the virtual machine generation versions * List available VHD formats and types * Create and configure VMs * Determine storage options for VMs * Define shared VHDs and VHD Sets * Implement guest clusters using shared VHDX 15 - SECURE HYPER-V WORKLOADS * Define guarded fabric * Define the Host Guardian Service * Explore TPM-trusted attestation * Define KPS * Determine key features of shielded VMs * Compare encryption-supported and shielded VMs in a guarded fabric * Implement a shielded VM 16 - RUN CONTAINERS ON WINDOWS SERVER * Define containers * List the differences between containers and VMs * Define Windows Server and Hyper-V containers and isolation modes * Explore Docker * Prepare a Windows Server 2019 host for container deployment * Security, Storage, and Networking with Windows containers 17 - ORCHESTRATE CONTAINERS ON WINDOWS SERVER USING KUBERNETES * Define orchestration * Define Kubernetes * Deploy Kubernetes resources * Create a Kubernetes cluster on Windows * Define Azure Arc * Connect an Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster to Azure Arc 18 - PLAN AND DEPLOY WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINES * Describe Azure compute * Describe Virtual Machine storage * Deploy Azure Virtual Machines * Create a windows Virtual Machine using the portal * Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure CLI * Deploy Azure Virtual Machines using templates * Describe additional management optimization options 19 - CUSTOMIZE WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES * Create a generalized image * Create a new Virtual Machine from a managed image * Create a managed image of a generalized virtual machine in Azure * Create a Virtual Machine from a managed image * Implement Azure Image Builder * Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure Image Builder template * Create a Windows Virtual Machine with Azure Image Builder using PowerShell 20 - AUTOMATE THE CONFIGURATION OF WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VIRTUAL MACHINES * Describe Azure Automation * Implement Azure Automation with DSC * Remediate noncompliant servers * Describe Custom Script Extensions * Configure a Virtual Machine by using DSC 21 - DEPLOY AND MANAGE DHCP * Use DHCP to simplify IP configuration * Install and configure the DHCP role * Configure DHCP options * Configure DHCP scopes * Select DHCP high availability options * Implement DHCP Failover 22 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER DNS * Explore the DNS architecture * Work with DNS zones and records * Install and configure the DNS role * Implement DNS forwarding 23 - IMPLEMENT IP ADDRESS MANAGEMENT * Define IP Address Management * Deploy IP Address Management * Administer IP Address Management * Configure IP Address Management options * Manage DNS zones with IP Address Management * Manage DHCP servers with IP Address Management * Use IP Address Management to manage IP addressing 24 - IMPLEMENT REMOTE ACCESS * Examine the remote access options in Windows Server * Select and set up VPNs * Use NPS to create and enforce network access policies * Plan and implement NPS * Deploy a PKI for remote access * Use WAP as a reverse web proxy 25 - IMPLEMENT HYBRID NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE * Describe Azure network topologies * Implement Azure VPN options * Create a route-based VPN gateway using the Azure portal * Implement Azure ExpressRoute * Configure Azure Virtual WAN * Implement DNS in hybrid environments 26 - IMPLEMENT DNS FOR WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VMS * Understand Azure DNS * Implement Azure DNS * Create an Azure DNS zone and record using the Azure portal * Implement DNS with Azure IaaS virtual machines * Implement split-horizon DNS in Azure * Troubleshoot DNS 27 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER IAAS VM IP ADDRESSING AND ROUTING * Implement a virtual network * Implement IaaS VM IP addressing * Assign and manage IP addresses * Configure a private IP address for a virtual machine using the Azure portal * Create a virtual machine with a static public IP address using the Azure portal * Implement IaaS virtual machine IP routing * Implement IPv6 for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines 28 - MANAGE WINDOWS SERVER FILE SERVERS * Define the Windows Server file system * List the benefits and uses of File Server Resource Manager * Define SMB and its security considerations * Configure SMB protocol * Define Volume Shadow Copy Service 29 - IMPLEMENT STORAGE SPACES AND STORAGE SPACES DIRECT * Define the Storage Spaces architecture and its components * List the functionalities, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces * Implement Storage Spaces * List the functionalities, components, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces Direct * Implement Storage Spaces Direct 30 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER DATA DEDUPLICATION * Define the architecture, components, and functionality of Data Deduplication * Define the use cases and interoperability of Data Deduplication * Implement Data Deduplication * Manage and maintain Data Deduplication 31 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER ISCSI * List the functionalities, components, and use cases of iSCSI * List the considerations for implementing iSCSI * Implement iSCSI * Configure high availability for iSCSI 32 - IMPLEMENT WINDOWS SERVER STORAGE REPLICA * List the functionalities and components of Storage Replica * Examine the prerequisites for implementing Storage Replica * Implement Storage Replica by using Windows Admin Center * Implement Storage Replica by using Windows PowerShell 33 - IMPLEMENT A HYBRID FILE SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE * Describe Azure File services * Configure Azure Files * Configure connectivity to Azure Files * Describe Azure File Sync * Implement Azure File Sync * Deploy Azure File Sync * Deploy Azure File Sync 2 * Manage cloud tiering * Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync