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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The introductory-level course is geared for software developers, project managers, and IT professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and practical skills in version control and collaboration using GitLab. It's also well-suited for those transitioning from another version control system to GitLab, or those responsible for software development lifecycle within their organization. Whether you are an individual looking to boost your proficiency or a team leader aiming to drive productivity and collaboration, this course will provide the necessary expertise to make the most of GitLab's capabilities. Overview This course combines engaging instructor-led presentations and useful demonstrations with valuable hands-on labs and engaging group activities. Throughout the course you'll: Gain a firm understanding of the fundamentals of Git and GitLab, setting a solid foundation for advanced concepts. Learn to effectively manage and track changes in your code, ensuring a clean and reliable codebase. Discover ways to streamline your daily tasks with aliases, stashing, and other GitLab workflow optimization techniques. Develop skills in creating, merging, and synchronizing branches, enabling seamless collaboration and version control. Equip yourself with the knowledge to use Git as a powerful debugging tool, saving time and effort when troubleshooting issues. Understand the basics of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) in GitLab, helping you automate the software delivery process. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of GitLab, a leading web-based platform for version control and collaboration, through our intensive two-day course, GitLab Quick Start. Version control systems, such as GitLab, are the backbone of modern software development, enabling teams to work cohesively and maintain a structured workflow. By mastering GitLab, you can improve efficiency, encourage collaboration, and ensure accuracy and reliability within your projects, adding significant value to your organization. Throughout the course you?ll explore various aspects of GitLab, starting from the fundamental principles of source code management to advanced concepts like rebasing and continuous integration/design. Key topics covered include Git and GitLab basics, reviewing and editing commit history, mastering GitFlow and GitLab Flow, branching and merging strategies, and understanding remote repositories. You'll also learn how to utilize Git as a debugging tool and explore the power of GitLab's built-in CI/CD capabilities. The core value of this course lies in its practical application. You'll learn how to effectively manage changes in code with GitLab, allowing you to maintain audit trails, create reproducible software, and seamlessly move from another version control system. Then you?ll learn how to enhance your workflow efficiency using aliases for common commands, saving changes for later use, and ignoring build artifacts. You?ll also explore GitLab's CI/CD, which will enable you to automate your software delivery process. These hands-on labs will walk you through creating, merging, and synchronizing remote branches, configuring Git, troubleshooting using Git as a debugging tool, and setting up GitLab Runner for CI/CD. Each lab is designed to simulate real-world projects, offering you a first-hand experience in managing and contributing to a version control system like GitLab. Introduction to Source Code Management The Core Principles of Change Management The Power to Undo Changes Audit Trails and Investigations Reproducible Software Changing code-hosting platform Moving from another version control system Git and GitLab Introduction and Basics Introduction to Git GitFlow GitLab Flow Trees and Commits Configuring Git Adding, Renaming, and Removing Files Reviewing and Editing the Commit History Reviewing the Commit History Revision Shortcuts Fixing Mistakes Improving Your Daily Workflow Simplifying Common Commands with Aliases Ignoring Build Artifacts Saving Changes for Later Use (Stashing) Branching Branching Basics Listing Differences Between Branches Visualizing Branches Deleting Branches Tagging Merging Merging Basics Merge Conflicts Merging Remote Branches Remote Repositories Remote Repositories Synchronizing Objects with Remotes Tracking Branches Centralizing and Controlling Access Introduction to GitLab Git Repositories on GitLab Daily Workflow Reviewing Branching and Merging Branch Review Merging Basics Rebasing Rebasing Basics Rebasing with Local Branches Rebasing with Remote Branches Interactive Rebasing Squashing Commits Getting Out of Trouble Git as a Debugging Tool Using the Blame Command to See File History Performing a Binary Search Continuous Integration / Continuous Design (CI/CD) How to install GitLab Runner Adding to our example project Breaking down .gitlab-ci.yml Adding .gitlab-ci.yml to our example project Deconstructing an advanced .gitlab-ci.yml file GitLab CI/CD web UI Optional: Resetting Trees Introduction to Resetting Resetting Branch Pointers Resetting Branches and the Index Resetting the Working Directory Making Good Use of the Reset Command Optional More on Improving Your Daily Workflow Interactively Staging Changes Optional: Including External Repositories Submodules Subtrees Choosing Between Submodules and Subtrees Workflow Management Branch Management

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for experienced IT Professionalsworking with Citrix Virtual Appsand Desktops who need to plan for,implement, or manage a ProvisioningServices environment. Potential studentsinclude administrators, engineers, andarchitects. Overview #NAME? In this course, students will learn to install and configure a highly available Citrix Provisioning farm according to leading practices. In this course, students will learn about the architecture, communication, and processes that make up Citrix Provisioning to be successful with deploying and managing a farm. Manage and integrate vDisks and target devices with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for easy rollback, upgrades, and performance of Virtual Delivery Agent machines. At the end of this course students will be able to install, configure and manage the CitrixProvisioning 7 solution. Advanced Provisioning Learning Objectives Introduction to Citrix Provisioning (PVS) Getting Started with Citrix Provisioning Citrix Provisioning Architecture Citrix Provisioning Infrastructure Lab VM Power Management Learning Objectives The Citrix Provisioning Server The Farm Database The Store Streaming the vDisk Lab VM Power Management Learning Objectives vDisk Introduction Master Target Device Preparation Streaming Introduction Boot Methods Target Devices Lab VM Power Management Learning Objectives Target Devices Introduction Reads and Writes Machine and User Data Integrating Citrix Provisioning with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Lab VM Power Management Learning Objectives The Complete Architecture Overview The Citrix Virtual Desktops Setup Wizard Manage the Target Devices through Creating Device Collections Using Provisioned Services with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Managing Citrix Provisioning from Citrix Cloud Advanced Architecture Lab VM Power Management Learning Objectives Farm Component Scalability Store Redundancy Farm Database Redundancy Supporting Citrix Provisioning Lab VM Power Management Learning Objectives vDisk Updates Delegate Administration Audit and Support Alternative vDisk Update Methods

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is best suited to systems administrators and IT managers. Overview Skills gained in this training include:Determining the correct hardware and infrastructure for your clusterProper cluster configuration and deployment to integrate with the data centerConfiguring the FairScheduler to provide service-level agreements for multiple users of a clusterBest practices for preparing and maintaining Apache Hadoop in productionTroubleshooting, diagnosing, tuning, and solving Hadoop issues Cloudera University?s four-day administrator training course for Apache Hadoop provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of all the steps necessary to operate and maintain a Hadoop cluster. The Case for Apache Hadoop Why Hadoop? Core Hadoop Components Fundamental Concepts HDFS HDFS Features Writing and Reading Files NameNode Memory Considerations Overview of HDFS Security Using the Namenode Web UI Using the Hadoop File Shell Getting Data into HDFS Ingesting Data from External Sources with Flume Ingesting Data from Relational Databases with Sqoop REST Interfaces Best Practices for Importing Data YARN & MapReduce What Is MapReduce? Basic MapReduce Concepts YARN Cluster Architecture Resource Allocation Failure Recovery Using the YARN Web UI MapReduce Version 1 Planning Your Hadoop Cluster General Planning Considerations Choosing the Right Hardware Network Considerations Configuring Nodes Planning for Cluster Management Hadoop Installation and Initial Configuration Deployment Types Installing Hadoop Specifying the Hadoop Configuration Performing Initial HDFS Configuration Performing Initial YARN and MapReduce Configuration Hadoop Logging Installing and Configuring Hive, Impala, and Pig Hive Impala Pig Hadoop Clients What is a Hadoop Client? Installing and Configuring Hadoop Clients Installing and Configuring Hue Hue Authentication and Authorization Cloudera Manager The Motivation for Cloudera Manager Cloudera Manager Features Express and Enterprise Versions Cloudera Manager Topology Installing Cloudera Manager Installing Hadoop Using Cloudera Manager Performing Basic Administration Tasks Using Cloudera Manager Advanced Cluster Configuration Advanced Configuration Parameters Configuring Hadoop Ports Explicitly Including and Excluding Hosts Configuring HDFS for Rack Awareness Configuring HDFS High Availability Hadoop Security Why Hadoop Security Is Important Hadoop?s Security System Concepts What Kerberos Is and How it Works Securing a Hadoop Cluster with Kerberos Managing and Scheduling Jobs Managing Running Jobs Scheduling Hadoop Jobs Configuring the FairScheduler Impala Query Scheduling Cluster Maintainence Checking HDFS Status Copying Data Between Clusters Adding and Removing Cluster Nodes Rebalancing the Cluster Cluster Upgrading Cluster Monitoring & Troubleshooting General System Monitoring Monitoring Hadoop Clusters Common Troubleshooting Hadoop Clusters Common Misconfigurations Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cloudera Administrator Training for Apache Hadoop 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 Cloudera Administrator Training for Apache Hadoop 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 Business decision-makers: directors (managers of managers), managers of individual contributors (ICs) or ICs working in non-IT functions/divisions (such as finance, marketing, sales, HR, product design) interested in understanding the applications of Google?s cloud technology for business improvement opportunities and transformational project(s). Through this interactive training, you?ll learn about core cloud business drivers?specifically Google?s cloud?and gain the knowledge/skills to determine if business transformation is right for you and your team, and build short and long-term projects using the ?superpowers? of cloud accordingly. You?ll also find several templates, guides, and resource links through the supplementary student workbook to help you build a custom briefing document to share with your leadership, technical teams or partners. Why cloud technology is revolutionizing business This module introduces cloud technology as a paradigm shift and explains how it?s irrevocably transforming business globally. It defines the fundamental building blocks of cloud technology?compute power and data?and what they mean for you and your business. And finally, it reveals how these building blocks help to create five superpowers using concrete use cases of their transformative abilities for business, education, and government sectors. Foster an innovation culture Cloud is not just about a technological transformation; it's a business and cultural transformation, too. This module explores how the superpowers of the cloud are brought to life through people. It looks specifically at how to organically create and scale innovation through culture and business practices. It offers key principles, drawing examples from Google?s success and real world scenarios, that you can apply in your day-to-day operations. Define the ideal business transformation challenge Previous modules describe the journey with cloud technology to include business and cultural changes as well. This module sets the groundwork to build a transformational solution using cloud technology for your role or your business. This process starts with distinguishing between scaled improvements and transformations. Next, the module demonstrates how to write an ideal challenge question and use insights generated from a data ecosystem to address the challenge. Finally, it introduces a framework that you can use to assess and refine your challenge ideas, preparing you to build a business case in a later module. Build trust with availability, security, and compliance This module addresses common concerns about data privacy and security when migrating to the cloud. It defines key terms - privacy, security, compliance, and reliability - and reveals today?s top cybersecurity challenges and threats. It discusses how data security and compliance can be maintained when data is in the cloud, as illustrated by the Shared Responsibility Model. And finally, it uses a concrete example to explain how learners can build a high-level security program in their own organization. Build a business case for your transformation challenge This module explains how to identify the most transformative solution for your business challenge. It then breaks down steps to achieve the transformational solution through creating smaller projects and plotting them onto a transformation roadmap. It describes how to use the data ecosystem you mapped in a previous module to support your overall project. Finally, it explains step by step how to build a business case and gives tips to help you pitch your project idea to gain buy-in from leadership, teams, and technical partners. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Business Transformation with Google Cloud 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 Business Transformation with Google Cloud 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 Developers Architects Administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Install and configure RabbitMQ Activate and use plugins such as the web management console Implement messaging patterns and applications using the Java client Set up a cluster of RabbitMQ nodes Configure high availability appropriately Tune and optimize RabbitMQ for better performance Secure RabbitMQ This intensive instructor-led course in RabbitMQ provides a deep dive into how to install, configure, and develop applications which leverage RabbitMQ messaging. The course begins with RabbitMQ installation and general configuration. It continues with developing messaging applications using the Java APIs, and delves into more advanced topics including clustering, high availability, performance, and security. Modules are accompanied by lab exercises that provide hands-on experience Introduction to Spring Essentials Kubernetes Overview BOSH Introduction Deploy, Patch & Upgrade Deploy a simple release Inside the VM Persistent Disks Patch the OS Upgrade Nginx Entry Point Set up a jumpbox Platform Infrastructure Pave the IaaS Deploy ops manager Deploy BOSH director Containerized Workloads Deploy Pivotal Container Service Provision a Kubernetes Cluster Harbor Container Registry Application Deployment Helm Advanced BOSH Deploy a distributed system Deploy Concourse CredHub Troubleshooting Concourse Deployment Concourse Day 2 Operations

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for DevOps Engineers Software Developers Telecommunications Professionals Architects Quality Assurance & Site Reliability Professionals Overview Automate basic freestyle projects Jenkins Pipelines and Groovy Programming Software lifecycle management with Jenkins Popular plugins Scaling options Integrating Jenkins with Git and GitHub (as well as other Software Control Management platforms) Triggering Jenkins with Webhooks Deploying into Docker and Kubernetes CI / CD with Jenkins This course covers the fundamentals necessary to deploy and utilize the Jenkins automation server. Jenkins enables users to immediately begin automating both their individual and collaborative workflows. Jenkins is a proven solution for a wide variety of tasks ranging from the helpful automation of scripts (such as Python and Ansible) to creating complex pipelines that govern the technical parts of not only Continuous Integration, but Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) as well. Jenkins is free, open source, and easily controlled with a simple web- based UI- it can be expanded by third party plugins and is deployable on nearly any on-site (Linux, Windows and Mac) or cloud platform. Overview of Jenkins Overview of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Understanding Git and GitHub Git Branching Methods for Installing Jenkins Jenkins Dashboard Jenkins Jobs Getting Started with Freestyle Jobs Triggering builds HTTP Web Hooks Augmenting Jenkins with Plugins Overview of Docker and Dockerfile for Building and Launching Images Pipeline Jobs for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Pipeline Build Stage Pipeline Testing Stage Post Build actions SMTP and Other Notifications Programming Pipelines with Groovy More Groovy Programming Essentials Extracting Jenkins Data Analytics to Support Project Management Troubleshooting Failures Auditing stdout and stderr with Jenkins Jenkins REST API Controlling Jenkins API with Python Jenkins Security Scaling Jenkins Jenkins CLI Building a Kubernetes Cluster and Deploying Jenkins How to start successfully using Jenkins to automate aspects of your job the moment this course ends.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment guided by our expert practitioner, students will explore: Introduction to Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Jenkins-CI Installing and Running Jenkins Job Types in Jenkins Securing Jenkins Jenkins Plugin Distributed Builds with Jenkins Continuous Deployment and the Jenkins Pipeline Best Practices for Jenkins Introduction to Jenkins is a two-day, lab intensive hands-on training course geared for experienced programmers who need to learn how to:Install and configure Jenkins in a servlet containerCreate Jenkins buildsConfigure and use Apache Ant and Apache Maven with JenkinsUse Jenkins to generate Java coding standards reports, code coverage reports, and change noticesUse Jenkins to automatically deploy software into a testing environment. Introduction to Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Jenkins-CI Agile Development Agile Development (cont'd) What is Continuous Integration What is Continuous Integration (cont'd) What is Continous Integration (cont'd) Typical Setup for Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment Continuous Deployment (cont'd) DevOps and Continuous Deployment Continuous Deployment Challenges Jenkins Continuous Integration Jenkins Features Running Jenkins Installing and Running Jenkins Downloading and Installing Jenkins Running Jenkins as a Stand-Alone Application Running Jenkins as a Stand-Alone Application (cont'd) Running Jenkins on an Application Server The Jenkins Home Folder Installing Jenkins as a Windows Service Initial Configuration Configuration Wizard Configuration Wizard (cont'd) Configuring Tools Configuring Tools - Best Practices Job Types in Jenkins Different types of Jenkins Items Different types of Jenkins Items (cont'd) Configuring Source Code Management(SCM) Working with Subversion Working with Subversion (cont'd) Working with Git Storing Credentials Storing Credentials (cont'd) Build Triggers Schedule Build Jobs Polling the SCM Maven Build Steps Securing Jenkins Jenkins Security - Overview Jenkins Security Authentication Authorization Confidentiality Activating Security Configure Authentication Using Jenkins's Internal User Database Creating Users Authorization Matrix-Based Security Note ? Create the Administrative User Project-based Matrix Authorization Project-Based Authentication Jenkins Plugin Introduction Jenkins Plugins - SCM Jenkins Plugins ? Build and Test Jenkins Plugins ? Analyzers Jenkins for Teams Installing Jenkins Plugins Distributed Builds with Jenkins Distributed Builds - Overview Distributed Builds ? How? Slave Machines Configure Jenkins Master Configure Projects Continuous Deployment and the Jenkins Pipeline Continuous Deployment Continuous Deployment (cont'd) DevOps and Continuous Deployment Continuous Deployment Challenges Continuous Deployment with Jenkins The Pipeline Plugin The Pipeline Plugin (cont'd) Defining a Pipeline A Pipeline Example Pipeline Example (cont'd) Parallel Execution Creating a Pipeline Invoking the Pipeline Interacting with the Pipeline Best Practices for Jenkins Best Practices - Secure Jenkins Best Practices - Backups Best Practices - Reproducible Builds Best Practices - Testing and Reports Best Practices - Large Systems Best Practices - Distributed Jenkins Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Jenkins / Jenkins Quick Start (TTDV7520) 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 Jenkins / Jenkins Quick Start (TTDV7520) 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 intermediate course is for application programmers who need to write embedded SQL COBOL or PL/I programs in either a DB2 9 or DB2 10 for z/OS environment. Overview Incorporate static SQL statements in an application program Prepare the program for execution Validate execution results are correct Produce code to support multiple rows being returned from the database manager using cursors Identify considerations regarding units of work, concurrency, and restart of programs Identify differences between static and dynamic SQL Provide test data for applications Discuss program and DB2 options relative to performance of static SQL This course enables you to acquire the skills necessary to produce application programs that manipulate DB2 databases. Emphasis is on embedding Structured Query Language (SQL) statements and preparing programs for execution. CV720G;CF82G;DB2 Concepts Identify DB2 family products Explain DB2 workstation component functions Identify DB2 objects Identify the key differences between static SQL and other application alternatives for accessing DB2 data Program Structure I Embed INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE and single-row SELECT statements in application programs Effectively communicate with DB2 when processing NULL values and determining success of statement execution Demonstrate use of DB2 coding aids Code CONNECT statements within an application program Identify connection types and impacts on a unit of work Program for the Call Attach Facility (CAF) Program Preparation Identify the additional steps necessary to prepare a program that contains embedded SQL for execution Describe the functions of the DB2 PRECOMPILE and BIND processes Describe factors relevant to the BIND process, including RUNSTATS positioning, package status, parameters, and authorization requirements Program Structure II Use DECLARE, OPEN, FETCH, and CLOSE CURSOR statements to handle select criteria that may return multiple rows in application programs Issue positioned UPDATE and DELETE statements Identify how scrollable cursors can be used Recovery and Locking Concepts Define a unit of recovery Identify the basic locking strategies used by DB2 Dynamic SQL Introduction Describe the difference between static and dynamic SQL List the types of dynamic statements Code dynamic SQL in a program Managing Test Data Identify methods to insert data into a table Use the LOAD or IMPORT utility Identify the purpose of the RUNSTATS utility Identify the purpose of the REORG utility Performance Considerations Use programming techniques that enhance DB2 application performance by following general guidelines, using indexable predicates, and avoiding unnecessary sorts Identify the access paths available to DB2 List common causes of deadlocks and avoid such causes when possible Use the EXPLAIN tools as aids to develop applications that emphasize performance Additional course details: Nexus Humans CV722 IBM DB2 11 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop 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 CV722 IBM DB2 11 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is intended for anyone who requires basic AIX/UNIX user skills to be able to work in an AIX environment. This course is also a prerequisite for many courses in the AIX Systems Administration curriculum. Overview Log in to an AIX system and set a user password Use AIX online documentation Manage AIX files and directories Describe the purpose of the shell Use the vi editor Execute common AIX commands and manage AIX processes Customize the working environment Use common AIX utilities Write simple shell scripts Use the AIXWindows Environment Use the Common Desktop Environment This course enables you to perform everyday tasks using the AIX operating system. Day 1 Introduction to AIX Using the System AIX Documentation Files and Directories Using Files Day 2 File Permissions The vi Editor Shell Basics Using Shell Variables Day 3 Processes Controlling Processes Customizing the User Environment AIX Utilities, Part I AIX Utilities, Part I (Continued) AIX Utilities, Part II Day 4 AIX Utilities, Part II (Continued) Additional Shell Features The AIX Graphical User Interface

Software comes in a variety of guises - application software, firmware, middleware, system software. Increasingly, however, it doesn't necessarily present that way, especially as the boundaries between software, data and source code are becoming more and more blurred. And as software becomes more complex and more difficult to disentangle, so it becomes harder to manage and to value. But as it becomes more integral to every aspect of a business, so it is ever more important to keep on top of the technical, legal and commercial issues that arise, issues such as: To address these issues, organisations need a process for evaluating their current situation from all perspectives and for identifying the key actions they need to take to ensure holistic management of their software. This very practical programme will help set your organisation on the right path. Note: this is an indicative agenda, to be used as a starting point for a conversation between client and consultant, depending on the organisation's specific situation and requirements. This programme is designed to give you a deeper understanding of: The technical, legal and commercial risks associated with software development, procurement, use and commercial exploitation The most appropriate processes and responsibilities for managing those risks Note: this is an indicative agenda, to be used as a starting point for a conversation between client and consultant, depending on the organisation's specific situation and requirements. 1 Software business model What is the software business model? What options exist? Has the software business model been thoroughly reviewed to ensure its viability? This means fully understanding the market opportunity, the business environment and customer and end-user expectations. 2 Technology What are the technologies? How has the technology selection been validated considering the competitiveness, structure, and potential for future innovation? 3 UI and UX What is the UI and UX? How to best articulate this? Has the user interface and user experience been studied from both a subjective and objective view to give insight into customer behaviour? 4 Legal framework / commercial aspects Has the necessary legal framework or commercial aspects that may impact upon use or operation of the software been understood and risks identified and mitigated? 5 Software development What is the software development process? Are both the business management and development team's processes resilient in order to improve the company's capability and the maturity of the software? 6 Software quality What is quality? What are the metrics around software quality? What is the maturity level, based around a qualitative and quantitative assessment? 7 Intellectual property associated What IP should be considered when it comes to software? Does the company understand both the intellectual property risks and potential opportunities associated with this software? 8 Security What does software security mean in this context? How is it being addressed? 9 An holistic approach Review of roles and responsibilities to ensure appropriate management and protection