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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for network engineers, support personnel, reseller support, and others responsible for implementing Juniper Networks ScreenOS firewall products. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:Explain the Juniper Networks security architecture.Configure administrative access and options.Back up and restore configuration and ScreenOS files.Configure a ScreenOS device in transparent, route, Network Address Translation (NAT), and IP version 6 (IPv6) modes.Discuss the applications of multiple virtual routers.Configure the Juniper Networks firewall to permit and deny traffic based on user defined policies.Configure advanced policy options.Identify and configure network designs for various types of network address translation.Configure policy-based and route-based VPN tunnels. This course is the first in the ScreenOS curriculum. It is a course that focuses on configuration of the ScreenOS firewall/virtual private network (VPN) products in a variety of situations, including basic administrative access, routing, firewall policies and policy options, address translation, and VPN implementations. The course combines both lecture and labs, with significant time allocated for hands-on experience. Students completing this course should be confident in their ability to configure Juniper Networks firewall/VPN products in a wide range of installations. Chapter 1: Course IntroductionChapter 2: ScreenOS Concepts, Terminology, and PlatformsChapter 3: Initial Connectivity Lab 1: Initial Configuration Chapter 4: Device Management Lab 2: Device Administration Chapter 5: Layer 3 Operations Lab 3: Layer 3 Operations Chapter 6: Basic Policy Configuration Lab 4: Basic Policy Configuration Chapter 7: Policy Options Lab 5: Policy Options Chapter 8: Address Translation Lab 6: Address Translation Chapter 9: VPN ConceptsChapter 10: Policy-Based VPNs Lab 7: Policy-Based VPNs Chapter 11: Route-Based VPNs Lab 8: Route-Based VPNs Chapter 12: IPv6 Lab 9: IPv6 Appendix A: Additional FeaturesAppendix B: Transparent Mode Lab 10: Transparent Mode (Optional) Additional course details: Nexus Humans Configuring Juniper Networks Firewall/IPSec VPN Products 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 Configuring Juniper Networks Firewall/IPSec VPN Products 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students wishing to gain intermediate-level skills or individuals whose job responsibilities include constructing relational databases and developing tables, queries, forms, and reports in Microsoft Access for Microsoft 365. Overview In this course, you will optimize an Access database. You will: Provide input validation features to promote the entry of quality data into a database. Organize a database for efficiency and performance, and to maintain data integrity. Improve the usability of Access tables. Create advanced queries to join and summarize data. Use advanced formatting and controls to improve form presentation. Use advanced formatting and calculated fields to improve reports. Your training and experience using Microsoft© Access© has given you basic database management skills, such as creating tables, designing forms and reports, and building queries. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of relational database design; promote quality input from users; improve database efficiency and promote data integrity; and implement advanced features in tables, queries, forms, and reports. Extending your knowledge of Access will result in a robust, functional database for your users.This course is the second part of a three-course series that covers the skills needed to perform database design and development in Access.Microsoft© Access© for Office 365?: Part 1 : Focuses on the design and construction of an Access database?viewing, navigating, searching, and entering data in a database, as well as basic relational database design and creating simple tables, queries, forms, and reports.Microsoft© Access© for Office 365?: Part 2 (this course): Focuses on optimization of an Access database, including optimizing performance and normalizing data; data validation; usability; and advanced queries, forms, and reports.Microsoft© Access© for Office 365?: Part 3 : Focuses on managing the database and supporting complex database designs, including import and export of data; using action queries to manage data; creating complex forms and reports; macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA); and tools and strategies to manage, distribute, and secure a database.This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft Access Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-500 certification exam. Lesson 1: Promoting Quality Data Input Topic A: Restrict Data Input Through Field Validation Topic B: Restrict Data Input Through Forms and Record Validation Lesson 2: Improving Efficiency and Data Integrity Topic A: Data Normalization Topic B: Associate Unrelated Tables Topic C: Enforce Referential Integrity Lesson 3: Improving Table Usability Topic A: Create Lookups Within a Table Topic B: Work with Subdatasheets Lesson 4: Creating Advanced Queries Topic A: Create Query Joins Topic B: Create Subqueries Topic C: Summarize Data Lesson 5: Improving Form Presentation Topic A: Apply Conditional Formatting Topic B: Create Tab Pages with Subforms and Other Controls Lesson 6: Creating Advanced Reports Topic A: Apply Advanced Formatting to a Report Topic B: Add a Calculated Field to a Report Topic C: Control Pagination and Print Quality Topic D: Add a Chart to a Report

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Cybersecurity analysts and engineers and security operations specialists, as well as administrators and product deployers. Overview Successful completion of this instructor-led course with hands-on lab activities should enable you to: Describe the architecture and components of the Cortex XDR family Use the Cortex XDR management console, including reporting Create Cortex XDR agent installation packages, endpoint groups, and policies Deploy Cortex XDR agents on endpoints Create and manage Exploit and Malware Prevention profiles Investigate alerts and prioritize them using starring and exclusion policies Tune Security profiles using Cortex XDR exceptions Perform and track response actions in the Action Center Perform basic troubleshooting related to Cortex XDR agents Deploy a Broker VM and activate the Local Agents Settings applet Understand Cortex XDR deployment concepts and activation requirements Work with the Customer Support Portal and Cortex XDR Gateway for authentication and authorization This instructor-led training enables you to prevent attacks on your endpoints. After an overview of the Cortex XDR components, the training introduces the Cortex XDR management console and demonstrates how to install agents on your endpoints and how to create Security profiles and policies. The training enables you to perform and track response actions, tune profiles, and work with Cortex XDR alerts. The training concludes with discussions about basic troubleshooting of the agent, the on-premises Broker VM component, and Cortex XDR deployment. Course Outline Module 1 - Cortex XDR Overview Module 2 - Cortex XDR Main Components Module 3 - Cortex XDR Management Console Module 4 - Profiles and Policy Rules Module 5 - Malware Protection Module 6 - Exploit Protection Module 7 - Cortex XDR Alerts Module 8 - Tuning Policies Using Exceptions Module 9 - Response Actions Module 10 - Basic Agent Troubleshooting Module 11 - Broker VM Overview Module 12 - Deployment Considerations Additional course details: Nexus Humans Palo Alto Networks : Cortex XDR 3.2: Prevention and Deployment (EDU-260) 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 Palo Alto Networks : Cortex XDR 3.2: Prevention and Deployment (EDU-260) 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 If you are getting ready for a career as an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician, the CompTIA© A+© Certification course is the first step in your preparation. Overview In this course, you will install, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, digital devices, and operating systems. You will:Identify the hardware components of personal computers and mobile digital devices.Identify the basic components and functions of operating systems.Identify networking and security fundamentals.Identify the operational procedures that should be followed by professional PC technicians.Install, configure, and troubleshoot display devices.Install and configure peripheral components.Manage system components.Manage data storage.Install and configure Microsoft Windows.Optimize and maintain Microsoft Windows.Work with other operating systems.Identify the hardware and software requirements for client environment configurations.Identify network technologies.Install and configure networking capabilities.Support mobile digital devices.Support printers and multifunction devices.Identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.Implement security controls.Troubleshoot system-wide issues. In this course, you will acquire the essential skills and information you will need to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. Hardware Fundamentals Topic A: Personal Computer Components Topic B: Storage Devices Topic C: Mobile Digital Devices Topic D: Connection Interfaces Operating System Fundamentals Topic A: PC and Mobile Operating Systems Topic B: PC Operating System Tools and Utilities Networking & Security Fundamentals Topic A: Network Types Topic B: Network Components Topic C: Common Network Services Topic D: Cloud Concepts Topic E: Security Fundamentals Safety & Operational Procedures Topic A: Basic Maintenance Tools and Techniques Topic B: Personal and Electrical Safety Topic C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling Topic D: Professionalism and Communication Topic E: Organizational Policies and Procedures Topic F: Troubleshooting Theory Supporting Display Devices Topic A: Install Display Devices Topic B: Configure Display Devices Topic C: Troubleshoot Video and Display Devices Installing & Configuring Peripheral Components Topic A: Install and Configure Input Devices Topic B: Install and Configure Output Devices Topic C: Install and Configure Input/Output Devices Topic D: Install and Configure Expansion Cards Managing System Components Topic A: Identify Motherboard Components and Features Topic B: Install and Configure CPUs and Cooling Systems Topic C: Install Power Supplies Topic D: Troubleshoot System Components Managing Data Storage Topic A: Identify RAM Types and Features Topic B: Troubleshoot RAM Issues Topic C: Install and Configure Storage Devices Topic D: Configure the System Firmware Topic E: Troubleshoot Hard Drives and RAID Arrays Installing & Configuring Microsoft Windows Topic A: Implement Client-Side Virtualization Topic B: Install Microsoft Windows Topic C: Use Microsoft Windows Topic D: Configure Microsoft Windows Topic E: Upgrade Microsoft Windows Optimizing & Maintaining Microsoft Windows Topic A: Optimize Microsoft Windows Topic B: Back Up and Restore System Data Topic C: Perform Disk Maintenance Topic D: Update Software Working with Other Operating Systems Topic A: The OS X Operating System Topic B: The Linux Operating System Customized Client Enviroments Topic A: Types of Common Business Clients Topic B: Custom Client Environments Networking Technologies Topic A: TCP/IP Properties and Characteristics Topic B: TCP/IP Topic C: Internet Connections Topic D: Ports and Protocols Topic E: Networking Tools Installing & Configuring Networking Capabilities Topic A: Configure Basic Windows Networking Topic B: Configure Network Perimeters Topic C: Using Windows Networking Features Topic D: Install and Configure SOHO Networks Supporting Mobile Digital Devices Topic A: Install and Configure Exterior Laptop Components Topic B: Install and Configure Interior Laptop Components Topic C: Other Mobile Devices Topic D: Mobile Device Accessories and Ports Topic E: Mobile Device Connectivity Topic F: Mobile Device Synchronization Topic G: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Hardware Supporting Printers & Multifunction Devices Topic A: Printer and Multifunction Technologies Topic B: Install and Configure Printers Topic C: Maintain Printers Topic D: Troubleshoot Printers Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Controls Topic A: Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Topic B: General Security Controls Topic C: Mobile Security Controls Topic D: Data Destruction and Disposal Methods Implementing Security Controls Topic A: Secure Operating Systems Topic B: Secure Workstations Topic C: Secure SOHO Networks Topic D: Secure Mobile Devices Troubleshooting System-Wide Issues Topic A: Troubleshoot PC Operating Systems Topic B: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Operating Systems and Applications Topic C: Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Networks Topic D: Troubleshoot Common Security Issues

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This beginning DB2 basic course is for z/OS database administrators who need to acquire the basic skills required to administer a DB2 database in a z/OS environment. Overview Describe several services provided in a z/OS environmentExplain workloads in the batch environmentExplain workloads in the online environmentDescribe job roles in a z/OS environmentLog On to TSO/ENavigate TSO/E and ISPFUse TSO commandsSetup and utilize JCL (Job Control Language)Utilize SDSFDescribe the different types of data sets in a z/OS environmentAllocate data sets and list data set information and contentCreate and modify data set contentGive an overview of the DB2 9 environmentDescribe and utilize DB2 ObjectsDescribe and utilize several DB2 UtilitiesDescribe the DB2I (DB2 Interactive Facility) environmentUse SPUFI (SQL Processing Using File Input) to compose and execute SQLSetup and execute DB2 CommandsUnderstand DB2 LoggingDescribe DB2 program preparation processUnderstand DB2 startup and shutdownUnderstand and utilize DB2 recovery strategies This course is intended for students looking to develop fundamental skills or recognition through lectures and hands-on exercises of TSO/E and ISPF, data sets, DB2 objects, Structured Query Language, DB2 commands, JCL and SDSF. Day 1 Welcome Unit 1: Introduction Unit 2: TSO/E and ISPF Exercise 1: TSO and ISPF Exercise 1 Review Unit 3: Data Sets (Data Sets and Sequential Data Sets) Exercise 2: Sequential Data Sets Exercise 2 Review Day 2 Unit 3: Data Sets (Partitioned Data Sets) Exercise 3: Partitioned Data Sets Exercise 3 Review Unit 3: Data Sets (VSAM Data Sets) Exercise 4: VSAM Data Sets Exercise 4 Review Unit 4: JCL and SDSF Exercise 5: JCL and SDSF Exercise 5 Review Day 3 Unit 5: DB2 Relational Database Concepts Unit 6: Structured Query Language (SQL) and SPUFI Exercise 6: SQL and SPUFI Exercise 6 Review Unit 7: DB2 Objects (Databases and Table Spaces) Exercise 7: Databases and Table Spaces Exercise 7 Review Unit 7: DB2 Objects (Tables, Indexes, and Views) Exercise 8: Tables, Indexes, and Views Exercise 8 Review Day 4 Unit 7: DB2 Objects (Qualified Names, Implicit Object Creation, and SQL Statements) Exercise 9: Qualified Names, Implicit Object Creation, and SQL Statements Exercise 9 Review Unit 8: The DB2 System Exercise 10: The DB2 System Exercise 10 Review Unit 9: DB2 Commands and Program Preparation Exercise 11: DB2 Commands Exercise 11 Review Day 5 Unit 10: DB2 Utilities Exercise 12: DB2 Utilities Exercise 12 Review Unit 11: DB2 Shutdown, Startup, and Recovery Exercise 13: DB2 Recovery Exercise 13 Review Unit 12: Course Summary Additional course details: Nexus Humans CV041 IBM z/OS and DB2 Basics for DB2 for z/OS DBA Beginners 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 CV041 IBM z/OS and DB2 Basics for DB2 for z/OS DBA Beginners 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 Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2) 202 training is suitable for individuals with roles of: System administrator Network administrator Technician DevOps Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: configure BIND to function as an authoritative and as a recursive, caching-only DNS server install and configure a web server install and configure a proxy server, including access policies, authentication and resource usage set up a Samba server for various clients configure a DHCP server configure PAM to support authentication using various available methods perform queries and updates to an LDAP server configure a basic OpenLDAP server including knowledge of LDIF format and essential access controls manage an e-mail server, including the configuration of e-mail aliases, e-mail quotas and virtual e-mail domains configure an FTP server for anonymous downloads and uploads receive security alerts from various sources, install, configure and run intrusion detection systems and apply security patches and bugfixes configure a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and create secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections. This course prepares students to take the 202 exam of the LPI level 2 certification. To gain LPIC-2 certification, an individual should have an active LPIC-1 certification. Domain Name Server Basic DNS server configuration Create and maintain DNS zones Securing a DNS server HTTP Services Basic Apache configuration Apache configuration for HTTPS Implementing Squid as a caching proxy Implementing Nginx as a web server and a reverse proxy File Sharing Samba Server Configuration NFS Server Configuration Network Client Management DHCP configuration PAM authentication LDAP client usage Configuring an OpenLDAP server E-Mail Services Using e-mail servers Managing E-Mail Delivery Managing Mailbox Access System Security Configuring a router Managing FTP servers Secure shell (SSH) Security tasks OpenVPN Additional course details: Nexus Humans Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2) 202 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 Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2) 202 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.

Introduction to Project Management: In-House Training This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner. This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner. You will learn how projects are selected, initiated, planned, executed, monitored and control, as well as closed, which could serve you ubiquitously. The goal of this course is to provide a minimally essential orientation to practical project management concepts, tools, and techniques. You will be provided with enough of these that can be applied from both a project manager and a key stakeholder perspective. What you Will Learn You will learn how to: Articulate on the basics of the project management profession Explain project management terms and concepts in practice Speak on how projects originate in mature organizations Employ a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, and managing projects to closure Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of key project stakeholders Consider standard project processes to implement based upon the PMBOK® Guide Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Key terms and concepts Organizational framework Leadership framework Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Planning overview Scope and quality planning Resources and risk planning Schedule and cost planning Project baselining Executing and Controlling Executing Monitoring and Controlling Closing Project closing overview Closing administratively Closing financially Summary and Next Steps Review of goals, objectives, key concepts, and expectations Evaluations

Estimating for Business Analysts: In-House Training A business analyst does not have authority to estimate the project and will not be held responsible for the project staying within the proposed budget; however, the business analyst does participate in various planning exercises with the project team. Many times the business analyst is on his or her own, required to provide estimates of how long it will take to perform their tasks. This course acquaints you with the basics of estimating from the point of view of the business analyst, emphasizing time estimates for the work. It also covers some of the product cost estimates that a business analyst may have to provide when the business is performing a cost/benefit analysis for the project. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Translate business needs and requirements into estimates Estimate durations using a variety of techniques Negotiate differences in estimates Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The importance of estimating to a business analyst The good and bad of estimating The project context The meaning of good estimating Focuses of estimating Characteristics of a good estimate Estimating the Time Requirements Applicable BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Elicitation and Collaboration Estimating the elicitation Information Gathering Plan Relative times for elicitation activities Planning and estimating the business analysis approach and activities Planning the business analysis activities Impact of process Estimating the Product Estimating the value of the product Business analyst's role Defining and determining value Function and use case points Agile estimating Planning Poker Other agile estimating techniques Negotiating estimates Negotiation techniques Negotiation approaches Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environment?

The Art of Negotiation: Virtual In-House Training Confidence, rapport, curiosity, and patience are essential ingredients to successfully handling a difficult conversation and negotiation. In this course, you will learn to identify and manage aspects of a negotiation, distinguish needs from wants, and manage expectations. The course will cover communication best practices, strategies for handling difficult conversations, and the basics of the art of negotiation. What you Will Learn Master the different ways to say 'no' Determine negotiation strategies based on typical client strategies Develop solutions to break deadlocks Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Establishing personal learning objectives Foundation Concepts Exercise: Most Challenging Scenarios and Outcomes Debrief: Impact versus intent Addressing customer expectations Needs versus wants Key skills for managing customer relationships Elicitation (requirements gathering) Communication and active listening Sensitivity and empathy Handling Difficult Conversations Saying 'no' The Ladder of Inference 4-Step approach for handling difficult conversations Characteristics of a trusted advisor Communication Best Practices Attunement and active listening Exercise: Identifying Effective Techniques Communication pitfalls and best practices Building rapport and influence Words of wisdom Exercise: Reflection on Challenges Negotiation Strategies Negotiation basics Five phases of negotiation Identifying different strategies Traditional versus Progressive Hard - Soft - Principled Exercise: Your Preferred Techniques Selecting appropriate strategy for project negotiations Common pitfalls to avoid The impact of culture on negotiation Looking at conflict through the lens of negotiation Exercise: Mapping a Resolution