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Do you want to know about the secrets of electricity and learn how to work with it safely? Do you want to gain a solid foundation in electricity for both beginners and experts? Do you want to start a career as an electrician but don't know where to start? If you are looking for these answers, then enrol on our course now. Our course will teach you the most recent theories, components, and analyses so that you can understand all the key ideas behind this crucial technology. Are you looking to improve your current abilities or make a career move? Our unique Basic Electricity Training Course might help you get there! Expand your expertise with high-quality training - study the Basic Electricity Training and get an expertly designed, great value training experience. Learn from industry professionals and quickly equip yourself with the specific knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen career through the Basic Electricity Training online training course. Understanding the fundamentals of electricity is essential if you wish to work in the electrical industry. You will learn the fundamentals of electricity and how elements of electricity affect electric circuits. Furthermore, you will learn about the behaviour of DC and AC circuits as well as the interactions between critical electrical components in this online course. Learning outcome: After this course, you will be able to: Understand the connection between power, resistance, and current. Application of Ohm's Law to a Direct Current (DC) Circuit Analyse a DC circuit's current, voltage, and resistance. Differentiate between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) (DC) Explain the impact of voltage changes on circuits. Examine the importance of electrical system grounding. Explain the way that capacitors hold charges. Determine between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet. Describe the basic guidelines for electrical safety at construction sites. Why Prefer this Course? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this Training course Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery) Standards-aligned lesson planning Innovative and engaging content and activities Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills Complete the program in your own time, at your own pace Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support In this intensive online course, you will get to know how the atom's structure plays a significant role in the movement of electricity, then covers the three essential components of electricity and how a sub-particle of an atom is responsible for the passage of electricity from one substance to another. Next, you will learn about every type of measurement used in the field of electricity as well as the history behind each one. Then you will go over Ohm's Law of Electricity and how it describes the connection between three electrical variables and the behaviours of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. Moreover, we will demonstrate how to use Kirchhoff's principles in a DC circuit and figure out how many resistors are needed in both series and parallel circuits. Lastly, learn about the behaviour of AC circuits, and the characteristics of the sine wave of an AC circuit are reviewed, along with some useful advice and examples on computing cells or batteries linked in series or parallel. *** Course Curriculum *** Basic Electricity Training Course Module 1: Introduction and Basics This module covers the following topics: The Structure of Atoms Electrons Electric Current Resistance Electric Power Module 2: Electrical Units and Ohm's Law This module covers the following topics: The Coulomb The Ampere The Volt The Ohm The Watt Ohm's Law Module 3: Direct Current This module covers the following topics: Direct Current Circuit Basics Circuit SimplificationCurrent, Voltage and Resistance CalculationsPower CalculationResistance in Series, Parallel and Series-ParallelKirchhoff's First and Second Law Cells and Batteries Electrochemical EnergyPrimary and Secondary Cells and BatteriesCells in Series and Parallel Module 4: Alternating Current Basics This course module covers the following topics: Alternating Current Period and Frequency The Sine Wave Expressions of Amplitude The Generator Module 5: Voltage and Resistance This course module covers the following topics: Voltage Sources Voltage Rises and Voltage Drops Ground as a Voltage Reference Uses of Resistors Fixed Resistors Colour Code Power Ratings Variable Resistors Module 6: Capacitance and Capacitors This course module covers the following topics: Capacitors How Does a Capacitor Store Charge? Capacitance and Units of Capacitance Factors Affecting Capacitance Voltage Rating of a Capacitor Capacitors in Series Capacitors in Parallel Energy Stored in a Capacitor Energy Density of Electric Fields Module 7: Magnetism This course module covers the following topics: The Electron Theory of Magnetism Magnetic Materials Magnetic Lines of Force Electromagnetics Magnetic Measurement Magnetic Polarity Module 8: Safety Precautions This course module covers the following topics: General Safety Rules Effects of Electric Current on the Body On the Job Protective Clothing Ladders and Scaffolds Fires Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Grounding Assessment Process Once you have completed all the modules in the Basic Electricity Training course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback afterwards. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? College students. Electrical engineers who lack fundamental knowledge. People who want to pursue a career in the relevant field. Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course. Career path Upon completion of the course, the learner will have the potential to apply for the relevant job. Here are career options one could go for: Electricity generation worker: Salary: £19,000 to £35,000 Electrical engineer: Salary: £20,000 to £60,000 Electrician: Salary: £18,000 to £42,000 Certificates CPD Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - £10 CPD Accredited Certificate Hard copy certificate - £29 If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for professionals in a variety of job roles who are currently using desktop or web-based data management tools such as Microsoft Excel or SQL Server reporting services to perform numerical or general data analysis. They are responsible for connecting to cloud-based data sources, as well as shaping and combining data for the purpose of analysis. They are also looking for alternative ways to analyze business data, visualize insights, and share those insights with peers across the enterprise. This includes capturing and reporting on data to peers, executives, and clients. Overview In this course, you will analyze data with Microsoft Power BI. You will: Analyze data with self-service BI. Connect to data sources. Perform data cleaning, profiling, and shaping. Visualize data with Power BI. Enhance data analysis by adding and customizing visual elements. Model data with calculations. Create interactive visualizations. As technology progresses and becomes more interwoven with our businesses and lives, more data is collected about business and personal activities. This era of 'big data' is a direct result of the popularity and growth of cloud computing, which provides an abundance of computational power and storage, allowing organizations of all sorts to capture and store data. Leveraging that data effectively can provide timely insights and competitive advantages. Creating data-backed visualizations is key for data scientists, or any professional, to explore, analyze, and report insights and trends from data. Microsoft© Power BI© software is designed for this purpose. Power BI was built to connect to a wide range of data sources, and it enables users to quickly create visualizations of connected data to gain insights, show trends, and create reports. Power BI's data connection capabilities and visualization features go far beyond those that can be found in spreadsheets, enabling users to create compelling and interactive worksheets, dashboards, and stories that bring data to life and turn data into thoughtful action. Analyzing Data with Self-Service BI Topic A: Data Analysis and Visualization for Business Intelligence Topic B: Self-Service BI with Microsoft Power BI Connecting to Data Sources Topic A: Create Data Connections Topic B: Configure and Manage Data Relationships Topic C: Save Files in Power BI Performing Data Cleaning, Profiling, and Shaping Topic A: Clean, Transform, and Load Data with the Query Editor Topic B: Profile Data with the Query Editor Topic C: Shape Data with the Query Editor Topic D: Combine and Manage Data Rows Visualizing Data with Power BI Topic A: Create Visualizations in Power BI Topic B: Chart Data in Power BI Enhancing Data Analysis Topic A: Customize Visuals and Pages Topic B: Incorporate Tooltips Modeling Data with Calculations Topic A: Create Calculations with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Topic B: Create Calculated Measures and Conditional Columns Creating Interactive Visualizations Topic A: Create and Manage Data Hierarchies Topic B: Filter and Slice Reports Topic C: Create Dashboards Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft Power BI: Data Analysis Practitioner (Second Edition) (v1.3) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Microsoft Power BI: Data Analysis Practitioner (Second Edition) (v1.3) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon should enroll in this course. These individuals are responsible for the creation, maintenance, or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Additional duties can include the implementation, support, and administration of an organization's end-user computing infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon Use VMware vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for VMware Horizon Create and optimize Windows VMs to create VMware Horizon desktops Install and configure Horizon Agent on Horizon desktop Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client™ systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools Monitor the VMware Horizon environment using Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Identify Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements. Describe the authentication and certification options for a VMware Horizon environment Recognize the integration process and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE Access™ and Horizon 8 Discuss performance and scalability options available in Horizon 8 Describe different security options for the Horizon environment Describe the features and functions of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Demonstrate the architectures of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Install and configure App Volumes Create and deploy Application Packages and writable volumes Install and configure Dynamic Environment Manager Manage application configurations, user environment settings, and personalization settings This five-day accelerated, hands-on training course is a blend of VMware Horizon© 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management, VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration, and VMware App Volumes?, and VMware Dynamic Environment Manager?. Eight days of content are taught in five-days of extending learning.This training collection gives you the hands-on skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You build on your skills in configuring and managing VMware Horizon 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users.You learn how to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You learn how to install and configure VMware Horizon© Connection Server? and VMware Unified Access Gateway?. You also learn how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture.Additionally, you learn how to use App Volumes to deliver applications and data to desktops and users in seconds and at scale. You gain skills in managing application life cycles from installation to update and replacement. You also learn how to use Dynamic Environment Manager to provide personalization and dynamic policy configuration across virtual, physical, and cloud-based environments to simplify end-user profile management. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Horizon Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Describe the conceptual and logical architecture of VMware Horizon Introduction to Use Case Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes vSphere for Horizon 8 Explain basic virtualization concepts Use vSphere Client to access your vCenter Server system and VMware ESXi? hosts Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine VMware Horizon Desktops Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up VMware Horizon desktop VMs VMware Horizon Agents Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops VMware Horizon Pools Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment List the steps to add desktops to the Horizon Connection Server inventory Compare dedicated-assignment and floating-assignment pools Outline the steps to create an automated pool Define user entitlement Explain the hierarchy of global, pool-level, and user-level policies VMware Horizon Client Options Describe the different clients and their benefits Access the VMware Horizon desktop using various VMware Horizon clients and HTML Configure integrated printing, USB redirection, and the shared folders option Configure session collaboration and media optimization for Microsoft Teams Creating and Managing Instant-Clone Desktop Pools List the advantages of instant clones Explain the provisioning technology used for instant-clone desktop pools Set up an automated pool of instant clones Push updated images to instant-clone desktop pools Creating RDS Desktop and Application Pools Explain the difference between an RDS desktop pool and an automated pool Compare and contrast an RDS session host pool, a farm, and an application pool Create an RDS desktop pool and an application pool Access RDS desktops and application from Horizon Client Use the instant clone technology to automate the build-out of RDSH farms Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm Monitoring VMware Horizon Monitor the status of the VMware Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool Horizon Connection Server Recognize VMware Horizon reference architecture Identify the Horizon Connection Server supported features Identify the recommended system requirements for Horizon Connection Server Configure the Horizon event database Outline the steps for the initial configuration of Horizon Connection Server Discuss the ADAM database as a critical component of the Horizon Connection Server installation VMware Horizon Authentication and Certificates Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Describe the Smartcard authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Outline the steps to create a VMware Horizon administrator and custom roles Describe the roles available in a VMware Horizon environment Explain the role that certificates play for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure certificates for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure True SSO in a VMware Horizon environment Workspace ONE Access and Virtual Application Management Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access Recognize the Workspace ONE Access console features Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Deploy virtual applications with Workspace services VMware Horizon Performance and Scalability Describe the purpose of a replica connection server Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization Describe the 3D rendering options available in VMware Horizon 8 List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a VMware Horizon environment Configure a load balancer for use in a VMware Horizon environment Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication and VIPA Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options Managing VMware Horizon Security Explain concepts relevant to secure VMware Horizon connections Describe how to restrict VMware Horizon connections. Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway List the two-factor authentication options that are supported by Unified Access Gateway List Unified Access Gateway firewall rules Describe the situation in which you might deploy Unified Access Gateway instances with one, two, or three network interfaces Overview of Application and Profile Management Profile Management Application Management Overview of App Volumes App Volumes components App Volumes Installation Overview Requirements Installing and configuring App Volumes Manager Installing the App Volumes agent Working with Application Packages Packaging Applications Maintaining Applications Working with Writable Volumes Default writable volume templates Writable volume policies at creation Updating and rescanning writable volumes Working with AppStacks Enabling AppStacks Creating and provisioning AppStacks Assigning and updating AppStacks Overriding precedence in AppStacks Overview of Dynamic Environment Manager Features and benefits VMware Dynamic Environment Manager terminology User environment settings and scope User profile scenarios Install VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Infrastructure and system requirements VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Agent (FlexEngine) requirements Group Policy configuration Management Console configuration Management Console User Interface Personalize User Profile User environment configuration Application Configuration Management Predefined and user-customized application settings Using Application Profiler Using the Self-Support Tool Using the Helpdesk Support Tool VMware Horizon Smart Policies Scope of VMware Horizon Smart Policies Configure VMware Horizon Smart Policies settings Define Smart Policies conditions Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage plus App Volumes Fast Track training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage plus App Volumes Fast Track course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Welcome to the data manipulation in Python course. Our goal in this course is to provide you with all the tools and skills necessary to master Python, NumPy, and Pandas for data science. No previous skills or expertise are required. Only a drive to succeed!

This unique syllabus teaches modules in Adobe software for A Level/GCSE and adults. Learn the basics and dive deeper with our experienced teachers, who will help you build upon your professional portfolio and provide you with what you need to work towards a professional qualification.  The below outline covers Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat. Module 1: Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud • Understanding Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite • Installation and setup • Introduction to the user interface • Navigating Adobe software Module 2: Adobe Photoshop Basics • Introduction to Photoshop • Understanding raster graphics • Essential tools and panels • Basic photo editing and retouching Module 3: Intermediate Photoshop Skills • Advanced selection techniques • Layers and blending modes • Color correction and adjustment layers • Creating and editing masks Module 4: Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals • Introduction to vector graphics • Illustrator's interface and tools • Drawing and editing shapes • Working with text and typography Module 5: Advanced Illustrator Techniques • Creating complex vector illustrations • Using the Pen tool effectively • Working with gradients and patterns • Illustrator's 3D capabilities Module 6: Adobe Premiere Pro Basics • Introduction to video editing • Premiere Pro's workspace • Importing and organising media • Basic video editing and transitions Module 7: Advanced Premiere Pro Editing • Advanced video editing techniques • Working with audio and sound • Applying effects and colour correction • Exporting video for various platforms Module 8: Adobe Acrobat for Document Management • Introduction to Adobe Acrobat • Creating, editing, and organising PDFs • Adding interactivity to PDFs • Digital signatures and security features Module 9: Integration and Workflow • Seamless integration between Adobe software • Creating assets in Photoshop/Illustrator for use in Premiere Pro • Exporting and importing files for collaborative work • Best practices for project management Module 10: Portfolio Development and Practical Projects • Final projects for each Adobe application • Developing a professional portfolio • Presenting and sharing your work • Preparing for Adobe certification exams (optional) Please note that the duration and depth of each module can vary depending on the level of expertise required and the specific needs of the learners. Additionally, it's important to adapt the curriculum to the learners' proficiency levels, whether they are A Level/GCSE students or adult learners with different experience levels.

Advanced Junos SP Routing course description This is designed to provide students with detailed coverage of OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and routing policy. Students will gain experience in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the Junos operating system and in monitoring device and protocol operations. This course uses Juniper Networks vMX Series Routers for the hands-on component, but the lab environment does not preclude the course from being applicable to other Juniper hardware platforms running the Junos OS. What will you learn Describe and configure OSPF area types and operations. Configure and monitor IS-IS. Describe basic BGP operation. Explain the causes for route instability. Describe how to troubleshoot routing policy. Explain the default behaviour of damping on links. Advanced Junos SP Routing course details Who will benefit: Network staff working with Junos at layer 3. Prerequisites: Junos Intermediate Routing Duration 5 days Advanced Junos SP Routing course contents OSPF OSPFv2 Review Link-State Advertisements Protocol Operations OSPF Authentication Lab: OSPF Multi-Area Networks Chapter 3: OSPF Areas Review of OSPF Areas Stub Area Operation and Configuration NSSA Operation and Configuration Route Summarization Lab: OSPF Route Summarization OSPF Case Studies and Solutions Virtual Links OSPF Multiarea Adjacencies External Reachability Lab: Advanced OSPF Options and Routing Policy Troubleshooting OSPF Troubleshooting OSPF Lab: OSPF Troubleshooting IS-IS Overview of IS-IS IS-IS PDUs Neighbors and Adjacencies Configuring and Monitoring IS-IS Lab: IS-IS Configuration and Monitoring Advanced IS-IS Operations and Configuration Options IS-IS Operations IS-IS Configuration Options IS-IS Routing Policy Lab: Advanced IS-IS Configuration Options and Routing Policy Multilevel IS-IS Networks Level 1 and Level 2 Operations Multilevel Configuration Lab: Configuring a Multilevel IS-IS Network Troubleshooting IS-IS Troubleshooting IS-IS Lab: IS-IS Troubleshooting BGP Review of BGP BGP Operations BGP Path Selection Options Configuration Options Lab: BGP and BGP Attributes BGP Attributes and Policy - Part1 BGP Policy Next Hop Origin and MED AS Path Lab: BGP Attributes - Next Hop, Origin, MED, and AS Path Attributes and Policy - Part2 Local Preference Communities Lab: BGP Attributes - Local Preference and Communities Route Reflection and Confederations Route Reflection Operation Configuration and Routing Knowledge BGP Confederations Lab: Scaling BGP BGP Route Damping Route Flap and Damping Overview Route Damping Parameters Configuring and Monitoring Route Damping Lab: BGP Route Damping Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting BGP Lab: BGP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Policy Troubleshooting Policy Lab: Policy Troubleshooting

MEF Carrier Ethernet training course description The course progresses from a overview of the Carrier Ethernet service and how it works onto looking at the concepts in depth. Service attributes and management follow with the course finishing with studies of practical Carrier Ethernet. What will you learn Discuss and understand key Carrier Ethernet Concepts. Understand tasks related to designing, deploying and maintaining a Carrier Ethernet network. Offer effective solutions to implementing a Carrier Ethernet enterprise network given available customer resources and requirements. Carry out informed discussions using industry Carrier Ethernet 'vocabulary. Pass the MEF CECP 2.0 professional accreditation exam. MEF Carrier Ethernet training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with Carrier Ethernet Prerequisites: The course attendees need to be conversant with data networks, as well as Ethernet and IP technologies. Duration 5 days MEF Carrier Ethernet training course contents Section One: Introduction to Carrier Ethernet Introduction to Carrier Ethernet: What is Carrier Ethernet? Evolution, advantages, The MEF, MEF specifications; UNI, EVC, OVC, EPL/EVPL, EP-LAN/ EVP-LAN, EP-Tree/EVP-Tree, etc, overview. How Carrier Ethernet Works: Service Frame Handling. Carrier Ethernet at Customer Premises, metro and core. Carrier Ethernet Workings, UNI attributes, Service Attributes (EVC and EVC per UNI attributes), Bandwidth Profiles, service multiplexing, L2 protocol processing; Carrier Ethernet equipment, CPE, aggregation and homing nodes, core equipment; management systems. The Setting Up of a Carrier Ethernet Service: Step 1: Choose service type, EPL/EVPL, EP-LAN/EVP-LAN, EPTree/EVP-Tree, EVLine...; Step 2: CPE tasks, UNI-C tasks (UNI attributes, service attributes (EVC and EVC per UNI) and bandwidth profiles), UNI-N tasks (L2 protocol handling). Step 3: Non-CPE tasks, Access, metro and core connections set up. Section Two: Carrier Ethernet Concepts in depth Carrier Ethernet Definitions in Depth: UNI, UNI I & II, UNI-N and UNI-C, etc.; NNI/ENNI; EVC; OVC, OVC type (P2P, M2M, Rooted MP), OVC end point (root, leaf, trunk), OVC end point map, OVC end point bundling; Service types in detail, EPL/EVPL, EP-LAN/EVP-LAN, EP-Tree/EVP-Tree, EVLine, Access EPL, Access EVPL . Carrier Ethernet Service Frame Handling: Unicast, multicast and broadcast frame delivery, Tagged, untagged and priority; Tagging, C and S-Tags, 802.3, 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1ad, 802.1ah evolution, VLAN ID translation/preservation. CoS preservation. Other Key Carrier Ethernet Concepts: MTU, MTU at UNI, MTU at ENNI; Physical Layer Attributes, FE, GbE and 10GbE, Service Multiplexing and Bundling Concept and detail, rules and implications; Hairpin Switching Managing Bandwidth in a Carrier Ethernet Network: Token Bucket Algorithm, EIR, CIR, CBS, EBS, Coupling Flag; Frame Colors, recoloring, Color Awareness attribute, Color Forwarding; Bandwidth Profiles, rules and concepts. MEF CoS identifiers, DEI bit (in S-Tag), PCP bit (in C-Tag or S-Tag), or DSCP (in IP header), Multiflow bandwidth concepts; CoS Label/Color Identification. Section Three: Carrier Ethernet Service Attributes Overview: Carrier Ethernet 2.0; Blueprint C Service Attributes: Per UNI, Physical interfaces, Frame format, Ingress/egress Bandwidth Profiles, CEVLAN ID/EVC Map, UNI protection. EVC per UNI, Ingress/egress Bandwidth Profiles, etc.; Per EVC, CEVLAN ID Preservation, CoS ID Preservation, Relationship between SLA and SLP, Class of Service, etc. OVC, ENNI, OVC End Point per UNI and OVC End Point per ENNI, Ingress/egress bandwidth profiles, etc. Section Four: Managing Carrier Ethernet Networks Overview: MEF Service Lifecycle.Carrier Ethernet maintenance: Port, Link & NE failure, Service Protection Technologies, Fault Identification and Recovery, LAG, Active/Standby EVC, Single EVC with transport protection, G.8031, G.8032, MPLS FRR. SOAMs: Connectivity fault management, connectivity Monitoring, Loopback, Linktrace; Performance Management, Frame Delay, Inter Frame Delay Variation, Availability, Frame Loss Ratio, Resiliency, HLI, DMM, DMR, SLM, SLR; Key Concepts, Single vs dual ended, ordered UNI pair calculations. LOAMs: Link discovery, link monitoring, etc. Terminology and Concepts: MEG levels, MIPs. Section Five: Practical Carrier Ethernet Carrier Ethernet Transport Technologies:Layer 1: SDH. Layer 2: Bridging, provider bridging, PBB, PBBTE. Layer 2.5: MPLS VPWS, MPLS VPLS, MPLS-TP. Carrier Ethernet Access Technologies: fiber, SDH, active fiber, PON, GPON, 10G PON, OTN, WDM; copper, PDH, G-SDSL, 10Pass-TS, HFC; packet radio. Optimising mobile backhaul with Carrier Ethernet Key challenges solutions: Market pressure, LTE evolution, elements and architecture (RAN BS, NC, GWIF.), synchronization, bandwidth management. Circuit Emulation over Ethernet: Purpose, needs and applications. Synchronization: Phased, ToD, External Reference source, SynchE ,NTP, IEEE-1588 v2/ PTP, ACR; MEF Service Definitions for emulated circuits. Applying what you know: Practical examples and scenarios, Carrier Ethernet solutions; Practice Scenarios, Given a scenario, determine appropriate Ethernet services

Advanced RF training course description This course provides a follow on to our popular RF fundamentals course for those that need to know more. What will you learn Explain RF propagation Describe the importance of transmission lines in RF systems. Recognise the issues in RF systems. Describe transmission measurements. Advanced RF training course details Who will benefit: Those working with RF systems. Prerequisites: RF fundamentals. Duration 3 days Advanced RF training course contents RF propagation The Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electromagnetic Radiation, Spherical Wave Front, The Space Wave, Receive Antenna below the Horizon, Bending the Space Wave , Surface Wave Path, Tilting of Surface Wave, Conductivity, Layers of the Atmosphere, Variations of the Ionosphere, Variations caused by Solar Activity, Multi Hop Transmission, Classification of Radio Waves, Fading, Fading Reduction, Free Space Path Loss, Shadowing of Radio Wave, Signal Levels after Shadowing, Radio Waves as Wavelets, Fresnel Zone. Transmission Lines Transmission Line Construction, Primary Line Constants, 'T' Networks, Input Impedence, Lossless Unbalanced Line, Standing Waves, Open Circuit / Short Circuit Termination, Short Circuit Standing Waves, Open Circuit Standing Waves, Voltage Standing Wave Pattern, Short Circuit Termination, Open Circuit Termination, The Directional Coupler, Effect of E and M Coupling, Practical Reflectometer. Antenna Theory The Open Circuit Line, Dipole V/I Distribution, Polar Diagram, Power Pattern ½ Wave Dipole, Half Wave Dipole, Vehicle Mount, Centre Fed Whip Antenna, Antenna Beamwidth, The Yagi Array, Uda Yagi array, Antenna Characteristics, 6 Element Yagi Polar Diagram, Log Periodic Antenna, Helical Antenna. Microwave Dish Array, Typical Microwave Dish Antenna. Transmission Measurements Transmission Measurements, Effective Isotropic Radiated Power, Fade Margin. Noise Noise in Communications, Noise Voltage Equivalent Circuit. Satellite Communications Satellite Communications, Large Earth Station, The Satellite Payload, Geo Stationary Orbit, Basic Orbits, VSAT Terminal, Iridium Phone, The Space Segment, Satellite Footprint, Typical System Hardware. Mobile Communications Mobile Evolution, The Path to UMTS, Technologies Bit Rate and Mobility, Systems and Specifications, Wireless Networks, Diffraction, Multi Path Propagation, Loss Models, GSM Architecture, OSI Model - GSM, OSI Reference Model, OSI Layers.

Securing UNIX systems training course description This course teaches you everything you need to know to build a safe Linux environment. The first section handles cryptography and authentication with certificates, openssl, mod_ssl, DNSSEC and filesystem encryption. Then Host security and hardening is covered with intrusion detection, and also user management and authentication. Filesystem Access control is then covered. Finally network security is covered with network hardening, packet filtering and VPNs. What will you learn Secure UNIX accounts. Secure UNIX file systems. Secure UNIX access through the network. Securing UNIX systems course details Who will benefit: Linux technical staff needing to secure their systems. Prerequisites: Linux system administration (LPIC-1) Duration 5 days Securing UNIX systems course contents Cryptography Certificates and Public Key Infrastructures X.509 certificates, lifecycle, fields and certificate extensions. Trust chains and PKI. openssl. Public and private keys. Certification authority. Manage server and client certificates. Revoke certificates and CAs. Encryption, signing and authentication SSL, TLS, protocol versions. Transport layer security threats, e.g. MITM. Apache HTTPD with mod_ssl for HTTPS service, including SNI and HSTS. HTTPD with mod_ssl to authenticate users using certificates. HTTPD with mod_ssl to provide OCSP stapling. Use OpenSSL for SSL/TLS client and server tests. Encrypted File Systems Block device and file system encryption. dm-crypt with LUKS to encrypt block devices. eCryptfs to encrypt file systems, including home directories and, PAM integration, plain dm-crypt and EncFS. DNS and cryptography DNSSEC and DANE. BIND as an authoritative name server serving DNSSEC secured zones. BIND as an recursive name server that performs DNSSEC validation, KSK, ZSK, Key Tag, Key generation, key storage, key management and key rollover, Maintenance and resigning of zones, Use DANE. TSIG. Host Security Host Hardening BIOS and boot loader (GRUB 2) security. Disable useless software and services, sysctl for security related kernel configuration, particularly ASLR, Exec-Shield and IP / ICMP configuration, Exec-Shield and IP / ICMP configuration, Limit resource usage. Work with chroot environments, Security advantages of virtualization. Host Intrusion Detection The Linux Audit system, chkrootkit, rkhunter, including updates, Linux Malware Detect, Automate host scans using cron, AIDE, including rule management, OpenSCAP. User Management and Authentication NSS and PAM, Enforce password policies. Lock accounts automatically after failed login attempts, SSSD, Configure NSS and PAM for use with SSSD, SSSD authentication against Active Directory, IPA, LDAP, Kerberos and local domains, Kerberos and local domains, Kerberos tickets. FreeIPA Installation and Samba Integration FreeIPA, architecture and components. Install and manage a FreeIPA server and domain, Active Directory replication and Kerberos cross-realm trusts, sudo, autofs, SSH and SELinux integration in FreeIPA. Access Control Discretionary Access Control File ownership and permissions, SUID, SGID. Access control lists, extended attributes and attribute classes. Mandatory Access Control TE, RBAC, MAC, DAC. SELinux, AppArmor and Smack. etwork File Systems NFSv4 security issues and improvements, NFSv4 server and clients, NFSv4 authentication mechanisms (LIPKEY, SPKM, Kerberos), NFSv4 pseudo file system, NFSv4 ACLs. CIFS clients, CIFS Unix Extensions, CIFS security modes (NTLM, Kerberos), mapping and handling of CIFS ACLs and SIDs in a Linux system. Network Security Network Hardening FreeRADIUS, nmap, scan methods. Wireshark, filters and statistics. Rogue router advertisements and DHCP messages. Network Intrusion Detection ntop, Cacti, bandwidth usage monitoring, Snort, rule management, OpenVAS, NASL. Packet Filtering Firewall architectures, DMZ, netfilter, iptables and ip6tables, standard modules, tests and targets. IPv4 and IPv6 packet filtering. Connection tracking, NAT. IP sets and netfilter rules, nftables and nft. ebtables. conntrackd Virtual Private Networks OpenVPN server and clients for both bridged and routed VPN networks. IPsec server and clients for routed VPN networks using IPsec-Tools / racoon. L2TP.

Satellite communications training course description This course starts by recaping some of the essential satellite knowledge required and proceeds to explore the deeper aspects of satellite communications, including hardware, communications and error control coding. What will you learn Explain how satellite communications work. Explain how RF works Explain the architecture of satellite systems. Use spectrum analysers. Satellite communications training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with satellite systems. Prerequisites: None. Duration 3 days Satellite communications training course contents Basic Principles of Satellite Communications GEO, MEO and LEO satellites. Launching and orbits. Frequency bands and polarisation. Satellite footprints. Multibeam coverage. Power spectra. Link budgets. Modulation and coding. Access technologies. Earth station components. Space segment components. Satellite system services. Satellite operators. Radio frequency propagation Electromagnetic waves principles and generation. Reception of the EM wave. Space wave, sky wave and surface wave theory. The isotropic radiator. Types of antennae and their basic properties. Polar diagrams. International frequency allocation. Spectrum management and utilisation. Radio wave propagation. Line of sight propagation. Propagation for satellite comms. Free space path loss. Path attenuation. Noise and Interference. Power and its measurement. Satellite antennae and other hardware Power flux density. Effective aperture. Horn antennae. Parabolic reflector. Offset feed. Cassegrain and Gregorian antennae. Antenna feed systems - Horn, TMC, OMJ and polarizer. Antenna steering and mount systems. Array antennae. LNA, LNB, LNC. Microwave tubes - TWT and Klystron. Polarizers. Earth and Space Segments and the link Earth station antennae. Transponders. Antennae sub systems. Power supplies. Link budgets. System noise. System losses. Interference. Satellite switching. Ground Communications Equipment Baseband signals. Analogue and Digital systems. Overview of modulation - AM, FM, PM. Digital Modulation. Frequency conversion -up and down conversion. Filters, mixers, local oscillators, IF amplifiers and group delay equalisers. Access methods - single and multiple access systems. Data networks. Television transmission - analogue and digital. Digital signal compression. MPEG processing. Satellite Navigation Longitude, latitude, altitude, GPS, How GPS works, timing, alternatives to GPS. Mobile satellite services Voice and Phones, BGAN, TV, GPS to program aerial, VSAT. Error Control Coding The need for coding. Linear block codes. Cyclic codes. Convolution codes. Interleaving and concatenated codes. Coding gain. Turbo codes. Test and measurement Theory and practice of Spectrum Analysers.