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Overview Effective way of introducing automation to your project Selecting the best and right automation tool Analysing which test cases need to be automated Effective way of planning, designing and development Benefits of Automation Testing Developing scripts effectively Effectively executing and maintaining test scripts Best practices required to follow for successful automation testing Methods of using the tools to control the execution of the tests Comparing the expected outcomes with the actual outcomes Analysing regression test cases and Load testing scenarios Automating difficult tasks and repetitive tasks How to run scripts quickly and repeatedly

3Com switches training course description A hands on course covering the product specifics of 3Com switches. Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting are all covered in a practical oriented way. What will you learn Install 3Com switches. Use the command line interface and the web based interface to manage 3Com switches. Configure and troubleshoot 3Com switches. Configure and troubleshoot 3Com switches. Perform software upgrades. 3Com switches training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with 3Com switches. Particularly aimed at engineers and technicians supporting 3Com switches. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days 3Com switches training course content Introduction How Ethernet works with hubs, How Ethernet works with switches. Installing 3Com switches. Hands on Building a network with a hub, building a network with a 3Com switch. Basic troubleshooting The 3Com switch range, LEDs, cabling issues, system resets, default settings. Hands on Building a network with multiple 3Com switches. Configuration methods Managed vs. unmanaged switches, Console port access, telnet, web based access, SNMP, saving configurations, NVRAM, switch stacks. Hands on Accessing the switch using the console, IP address configuration, telnet. Console interface Default users, passwords, the menus, menu options, online help, CLI commands. Hands on Setting passwords, displaying the switch configuration. Web based interface Getting started, basic format. Hands on Configuring the switch using the web interface. Port configuration Common port configuration tasks, port aggregation, resilient links. Hands on Configuring ports. STP configuration What is STP? Configuring STP. Hands on Enabling and disabling STP, configuring STP. VLAN configuration What are VLANS? 802.1Q, tagged/untagged, creating VLANS, applying VLANS. Hands on Setting up VLANS, setting up 802.1Q, Inter VLAN traffic. Housekeeping TFTP, software upgrades Hands on Software upgrade. SNMP SNMP configuration, Transcend, other NMS's. Hands on Using SNMP to manage a 3Com switch, putting it all together: troubleshooting.

OpenView training course description A hands-on course focusing on network management using HP OpenView network node manager on Microsoft Windows or UNIX. What will you learn Recognise the benefits of ADSL. Describe the network management architecture. Use HP OpenView. Diagnose faults using HP OpenView. Recognise the MIB structure. OpenView training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff wanting to learn DNS. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation Duration 2 days OpenView training course contents Network management What is network management?, Benefits, issues, demonstration. Getting started with HP OpenView Starting HP OpenView, IP discovery, IP monitoring, controlling IP discovery. Using HP OpenView Mapping devices, map layouts, maps and submaps, objects and symbols, object attributes, colour codings, polling. Agents Configuring Cisco devices for SNMP support, communities, traps, syslog. Parts of SNMP SNMP architecture, MIB's, The protocol. HP OpenView SNMP configuration HP OpenView alarm browser HP OpenView alarms, alarm categories, filtering alarms, alarm details window. MIB's MIB1, MIB2, The MIB2 groups, additional MIB's, MIB compilers, vendor MIB's. HP OpenView MIB loader and browser. Monitoring devices Polling, obtaining MIB information. Diagnostic tools Poll node, the ping window, protocol test, locate route HP OpenView fault management Alarms, polling, fault management, setting thresholds and configuring traps.

Carrier Ethernet training course description Ethernet is now the interface of choice for nearly all networking. This comprehensive course looks at the ways carriers can provide this Ethernet interface for their WANs and MANs. The course assumes delegates already have a solid foundation in Ethernet switching and so concentrates on just the Ethernet technologies for Carrier Ethernet. What will you learn Describe the main Carrier Ethernet services. Evaluate transports for Carrier Ethernet. Explain how Ethernet can work over MPLS and SDH. Explain the Ethernet technologies used to enable Carrier Ethernet. Carrier Ethernet training course details Who will benefit: Network engineers. Staff working for carriers. Prerequisites: Definitive Ethernet switching for engineers. Duration 2 days Carrier Ethernet training course contents Introduction What is Ethernet? LANs, MANs, WANs, Ethernet and switches in the LAN. Traditional LAN/WAN integration, routers. The Ethernet interface for the WAN. Standards: IEEE, MEF, OIF, Ethernet Alliance. Carrier Ethernet Services E-line: EPL, EVPL. E-LAN: EP-LAN, EVP-LAN. E-Tree: EP-Tree, EVP-Tree. Ethernet Services attributes. Applications: Carrier Ethernet for businesses, Mobile backhaul. Multicasting. Service attributes Bandwidth profiles, bandwidth parameters, Class of Service, QoS, MTU, Protection mechanisms: STP, RSTP, MSTP, Link aggregation, G.8031, G.8032. Transporting Carrier Ethernet The main options. 'Pure' Ethernet, Ethernet over SDH, Ethernet over WDM, Ethernet over MPLS. Ethernet switching, addresses and MAC address tables. Carrier Ethernet access technologies. EFM. Ethernet over MPLS What is MPLS, MPLS-TE, MPLS-VPN, L2 VPNs, VPLS, VPWS. MPLS Fast Reroute. CET 'Pure' Ethernet, Provider bridging 802.1d, Provider Backbone Bridges 802.1ah. Traffic engineering 802.1Qay. Carrier Ethernet technologies 802.1ad VLAN stacking, 802.1AX Link aggregation. 802.1Q QoS. OAM Standards, layers, interworking

Overview Cyber Security plays an important role in every business as it encompasses everything that relates to protecting sensitive data, personal information, intellectual property, data, and governmental and industry information systems from theft and damage attempted by criminals and adversaries. This course is designed to understand and gain practical skills to plan, deliver and monitor IT/cyber security to internal and external clients understanding a complete, knowledge in the areas of IT policies, Security-Operational-Run-Book, security/penetration testing, ethical hacking and black hat hacking including understanding the basics of Kali Operating System and its tools and techniques. It will also cover WiFi security, Website security, human factors, cyber forensics, and cyber security team management, including all other areas in relation to Cyber Security.

The series CompTIA A+ 900 Certification Advanced Diploma provides an extensive lesson about CompTIA A+ 900 Certification. A+ Certification is one of the leading certificates in the computer industry. It certifies the competency of PC Service Specialists. Sponsored by CompTIA - the Computing Technology Industry Association, and tests, the course is administered by Pearson VUE. The course includes more than 50 lessons related to the Computer industry. The course starts by describing firmware and BIOS configuration options. After that, the course will teach you about the motherboard basics including motherboard sizes, form factors, and AMD CPU socket types. The course also includes topics such as Expansion slots, RAM types and features, install and configure PC expansion cards, install and configure storage device, CPU's and cooling methods and PC connection interfaces. The course will also focus on power supplies, PC connectors, printing technologies, networking tools, etc. In short, the course provides all the necessary information about computer hardware and operating system. Course Highlights The price is for the whole course including final exam - no hidden fees Accredited Certificate upon successful completion Efficient exam system with instant results Track progress within own personal learning portal 24/7 customer support via live chat This valuable course is suitable for anyone interested in working in this sector or who simply wants to learn more about the topic. If you're an individual looking to excel within this field then CompTIA A+ 900 Certification Advanced Diploma is for you. We've taken this comprehensive course and broken it down into several manageable modules which we believe will assist you to easily grasp each concept - from the fundamental to the most advanced aspects of the course. It really is a sure pathway to success. All our courses offer 12 months access and are designed to be studied at your own pace so you can take as much or as little time as you need to complete and gain the accredited qualification. We pride ourselves on having friendly and experienced instructors who provide full weekday support and are ready to help with any of your queries. So, if you need help, just drop them an email and await a speedy response. Furthermore, you can check the validity of your qualification and verify your certification on our website at anytime. So, why not improve your chances of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Assessment and Certification At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39. Career Path Not only does our accredited course look good on your CV, setting you apart from the competition, it can be used as a stepping stone to greater things. Further advance your learning, launch a new career or reinvigorate an existing one. On successful completion of this course, you have the potential to achieve an estimated salary of £30,000. The sky really is the limit. Course Curriculum Configuring BIOS Firmware 00:07:00 BIOS Configuration Options 00:25:00 Motherboards Motherboard Sizes Form Factors 00:14:00 The Motherboard 00:12:00 AMD CPU Socket Types 00:11:00 Expansion Slots Expansion Cards 00:13:00 Bus Speeds 00:28:00 RAM Types and Features Memory 00:06:00 Types of RAM 00:07:00 Install and Configure PC Expansion Cards Ports 00:11:00 SCSI Connections 00:14:00 Audio Video Connections 00:26:00 Install and Configure Storage Devices Storage Devices 00:17:00 Hard Drives 00:17:00 Media Capacity 00:21:00 CPU's and Cooling Methods CPU Types and Characteristics 00:14:00 PC Connection Interfaces Physical Connections USB 00:11:00 Physical Connections VGA 00:11:00 Wireless Connections Bluetooth 00:06:00 Power Supplies Power Supply Specifications 00:16:00 Custom Computer Specifications What is a Standard Client 00:13:00 Audio Video Editing Workstations 00:08:00 Installing Displays Display Device Types 00:20:00 Backlighting 00:12:00 PC Connectors DVI to HDMI 00:13:00 Installing Peripheral Standard Input Device Types 00:16:00 Expansion Card Types 00:11:00 Multimedia Devices 00:11:00 Installing Multifunction Devices and SOHO Networks SOHO Networks 00:17:00 WPS 00:16:00 Encryption 00:14:00 Printer Technologies Printers 00:02:00 Printer Technologies Topic B Inkjet Printers 00:13:00 Printer Maintenance Technical Printer Components 00:09:00 Local and Network-Based Printers 00:22:00 Networking Network Interface Card Characteristics 00:20:00 Fiber Optic Cables 00:14:00 Properties and Characteristics of TCP/IP TCP IP 00:14:00 IP Address Classes 00:14:00 Addressing Schemes 00:17:00 TCP vs. UDP Ports 00:09:00 LDAP 00:04:00 Wi-Fi Networking Standards and Encryption Types Standards 00:03:00 Install and Configure SOHO Wireless/Wired Router Setting up your Router 00:10:00 Define Appropriate NAT Policies 00:16:00 Architecture and Internet Connection Types LANs 00:08:00 Network Topologies 00:11:00 ISPs 00:06:00 Networking Tools Cable Testers 00:13:00 Laptop Hardware Components Laptops 00:09:00 Laptop Expansion Options 00:10:00 Auto-Switching and Fixed Input Power Supplies 00:09:00 Mobile Devices What is Mobile Technology 00:09:00 Mobile Device Features 00:09:00 Bluetooth Configuration Method 00:08:00 Mobile Device Ports and Accessories Mobile Device Connection Types 00:10:00 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices 00:11:00 Troubleshooting Theory Troubleshooting Theory 00:16:00 Boot to Incorrect Device 00:16:00 PC Indicator Lights 00:10:00 Repair vs. Replace 00:10:00 Troubleshooting RAID Arrays and Hard Drives Drive and Array Troubleshooting Tools 00:06:00 Common RAID Array Issues 00:17:00 Troubleshooting Video Common Video and Display Issues 00:01:00 Troubleshooting Network Issues Common Network Issues 00:12:00 Troubleshooting Printers Common Printer Troubleshooting Tools 00:14:00 Windows Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 00:12:00 Microsoft Windows Features 00:17:00 Other Operating Systems 01:00:00 Installation Types 00:14:00 Customizing System Options 00:19:00 Command Line Tools The Command Prompt 00:12:00 Microsoft Operating System Features and Tools Administrative Tools 00:41:00 Task Manager 00:28:00 Memory Diagnostic Tool 00:46:00 Control Panel Utilities The Control Panel 00:11:00 Internet Options 00:10:00 Types of User Accounts 00:11:00 Computer My Computer 00:13:00 Permissions 00:31:00 System 00:10:00 Windows Networking on Client Desktops Workgroups 00:20:00 Network Connection Types 00:18:00 Preventative Maintenance Data Backup and Restoration 00:11:00 Scheduling Tasks 00:26:00 Features and Functionality of the Mac OS and Linux Operating Systems Patch Management in Mac OS X and Linux 00:09:00 Screen Sharing 00:06:00 Mac OS Multitouch Gestures - Touchscreen 00:09:00 Client Side Virtualization What is Virtualization 00:08:00 Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 00:12:00 Cloud-based Concepts SaaS (Software as Service) 00:09:00 Network Host Properties Server Roles 00:12:00 Mobile Operating Systems Open Source Software 00:03:00 Mobile Device Network and E-mail Mobile Device Hotspot 00:10:00 Security Malware 00:09:00 Social Engineering 00:13:00 Prevention Methods Physical Security 00:14:00 Hard Drive Sanitation 00:14:00 User Education 00:26:00 Windows Security Settings Users and Groups 00:11:00 Security Best Practices Password Best Practices 00:04:00 Securing Mobile Devices Locks 00:07:00 Troubleshooting Common PC Tools Operating System Troubleshooting Tools 00:12:00 Application Errors 00:16:00 Common Network Issues 00:12:00 Common Security Issues 00:10:00 Common PC Security Issues Browser Issues 00:06:00 Common Mobile Operating Systems Troubleshooting Dim Display 00:09:00 No Sound from Speakers 00:07:00 Common Safety Practices Static Electricity 00:14:00 Electrical Hazards 00:12:00 General Power Issues 00:10:00 Hazardous Material Disposal Procedures 00:07:00 Maintenance Tools and Techniques Professional Conduct 00:11:00 Types of Hardware Toolkits 00:11:00 Hard Drive Self-Tests 00:05:00 Computer Component Maintenance Techniques 00:10:00 Privacy and Licensing Concepts Incident Response 00:08:00 Proper Communication and Professionalism 00:07:00 Set Expectations 00:06:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam - CompTIA A+ 900 Certification Advanced Diploma 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam - CompTIA A+ 900 Certification Advanced Diploma 00:20:00

Wireshark 101 training course description Wireshark is a free network protocol analyser. This hands-on course focuses on troubleshooting networks using the Wireshark protocol analyser. The course concentrates on the product and students will gain from the most from this course only if they already have a sound knowledge of the TCP/IP protocols What will you learn Download and install Wireshark. Capture and analyse packets with Wireshark. Configure capture and display filters. Customise Wireshark. Troubleshoot networks using Wireshark. Wireshark 101 training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff looking after networks. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Duration 2 days Wireshark 101 training course contents What is Wireshark? Protocol analysers, Wireshark features, versions, troubleshooting techniques with Wireshark. Installing Wireshark Downloading Wireshark, UNIX issues, Microsoft issues, the role of winpcap, promiscuous mode, installing Wireshark. Wireshark documentation and help. Hands on Downloading and installing Wireshark. Capturing traffic Starting and stopping basic packet captures, the packet list pane, packet details pane, packet bytes pane, interfaces, using Wireshark in a switched architecture. Hands on Capturing packets with Wireshark. Troubleshooting networks with Wireshark Common packet flows. Hands on Analysing a variety of problems with Wireshark. Capture filters Capture filter expressions, capture filter examples (host, port, network, protocol), primitives, combining primitives, payload matching. Hands on Configuring capture filters. Working with captured packets Live packet capture, saving to a file, capture file formats, reading capture files from other analysers, merging capture files, finding packets, going to a specific packet, display filters, display filter expressions. Hands on Saving captured data, configuring display filters. Analysis and statistics with Wireshark Enabling/disabling protocols, user specified decodes, following TCP streams, protocol statistics, conversation lists, endpoint lists, I/O graphs, protocol specific statistics. Hands on Using the analysis and statistics menus. Command line tools Tshark, capinfos, editcap, mergecap, text2pcap, idl2eth. Hands on Using tshark. Advanced issues 802.11 issues, management frames, monitor mode, packet reassembling, name resolution, customising Wireshark. Hands on Customising name resolution.

DWDM training course description A concise overview of Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) with both Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM) and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) being covered. The course starts with a review of the relevant elements of fibre transmission and multiplexing before then studying WDM components and architectures. Reliability, resilience and management are then followed by WDM services and futures. What will you learn Explain the benefits of WDM. Describe Dispersion and four way mixing. Describe the different WDM equipment components. Describe different WDM architectures. Explain How DWDM works. DWDM training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with CWDM/DWDM. Prerequisites: Telecommunications Introduction Duration 2 days DWDM training course contents Fibre communications review Optical transmission, Fibre characteristics, Fibre component parts. Multi Mode Fibre (MMF). Single Mode Fibre (SMF). Fibre connections. Lasers. Attenuations, dispersion, optical signal noise ratios (OSNR) and their effects. Channel Spacing and Signal Direction. Limiting factors to single wavelength. WDM overview Multiplexing, TDM, WDM benefits. WDM standards. CWDM vs. DWDM. Four Wave Mixing (FWM). Impact and countermeasures to FWM on WDM. CWDM ITU G.694.2, channels, channel spacing. DWDM ITU G.694.1, channels, channel spacing. WDM Equipment Components Equipment components and building blocks. Optical Terminal Multiplexers (OTM). Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADM). Adding versus dropping. Optical Amplifiers. Erbium Doped Fibre Amplifiers (EDFA). Transponders and Combiners. WDM/DWDM Hubs. Optical and Electrical Cross Connects (OXCs/DXCs). Types of Cross Connects (Transparent/Opaque). Advantages and disadvantages of various Optical cross connects. WDM Architectures WDM network sections. Point-to-Point, Optical switches, mesh, ring and star topology. Example of combined WDM and other technology network. Wavelength converting transponders, 1R, 2R, 3R. Protection for WDM Sub 50ms failover. Equipment protection. Card protection. Y cable, Splitter protection. Far end laser control. Line protection. OMSP 1+1, OMSP 1:1, OMSP 1: N. Self healing optical ring. Sub Network Connection Protection (SNCP). Automatically Switched Optical Networks (ASON). WDM Management Options In band management. Out of band management. The Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC). OSC capabilities. WDM services WDM Access. Bit rates, Transparent Networks. Modulation, DQPSK. SDH over WDM. Migrating from SDH to DWDM. Ethernet over WDM, IP over WDM. Optical Transport Networks G.709, 'digital wrapper', Optical Channel Payload Unit (OPU), Optical Channel Transport Unit ( OTU), Optical Channel Data Unit (ODU). OTU1, OTU2, OTU3, OTU4. WDM Futures All optical amplification, Raman amplification, distributed, lumped. Bit rates. Solitons. Coherent technologies.

Mobile comms training course description A complete overview of mobile communications covering all the major technologies in a 2-day format. What will you learn GSM GPRS UMTS LTE Alternative mobile strategies Mobile comms training course details Who will benefit: Anyone involved in mobile communications. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days Mobile comms training course contents Introduction Telephony, RF, mobile and wireless technologies, distances, mobile phone generations, base stations, cells, frequencies, cell types, MSC, handoffs, channels, internetworking, the Internet, wireless Internet access. UK operators, worldwide operators. GSM What is it? Timeline, digitising voice, channels, GSM architecture, Abis, A, Um, MS, BTS, BSC, MSC, HLR, VLR, EIR, AuC. Radio link aspects, GSM signalling overview, signalling protocols, roaming, GSM call flows, authentication. IMEI. SIM cards. GPRS What it is, 2G to 3G, GPRS user features, GPRS network features, GPRS elements, GPRS architecture, overlay, SGSN, GGSN, GPRS ATTACH, GPRS protocol stack, GPRS timeslots, EDGE, GPRS classes, GPRS routing, GPRS packet format. UMTS and 3G What is 3G? IMT-2000, 3G proposals, what is UMTS? Speed comparison, evolution to 3G, CDMA, CDMA 2000, W-CDMA, UMTS components, UMTS infrastructure, RNC, Node B, network architecture, packet switched attach, mobility in 3G, HSDPA. LTE and 4G LTE architecture and principles, Physical layer, Air interface, E-UTRAN, Evolved packet core, service provision. Other wireless solutions Integration of services, Bluetooth, Blackberry, VoIP, Mobile IP, 802.11, WiFi, 802.16, WiMax, What is 5G?

Concise Cisco switches course description A hands on course covering the product specifics of Cisco switches. Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting are all covered in a practical oriented way. VLANs often take up a large part of the course. The course covers all interfaces but concentrates on using the command line interface. Delegates are, however, free to use the web based interface in all exercises. What will you learn Install Cisco switches. Use the command line interface and the web based interface to manage Cisco switches. Configure and troubleshoot Cisco switches. Perform software upgrades and maintain configurations using TFTP. Concise Cisco switches course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with Cisco switches. Particularly aimed at engineers and technicians supporting Cisco switches. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days Concise Cisco switches course content Ethernet review Single segment Ethernet, CSMA/CD, Broadcast domains, collision domains. Hubs, Extending the LAN. Hands on Hub based Ethernet. Cisco switches What are switches, frame forwarding and filtering, the forwarding database. Hands on Switched based Ethernet. Configuring Cisco switches Accessing the switch, installing the switch, The CLI, connecting PCs using the switch. Hands on Configuring Cisco switches. The command line interface User and privilege modes, online help, show, basic troubleshooting. The configuration editor, Global, major and sub commands, enable, secret and other passwords. Hands on Simple troubleshooting using the CLI. Port configuration Speed, duplex, security, trunking. Hands on Port trunking. Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree, Loops, effect, root bridges, bridge port states, STP reconfiguration. RSTP and variants. Hands on STP. VLANS What are VLANs, configuring VLANs, access ports and trunks, 802.1Q, inter VLAN routing. Hands on Access ports, trunks, layer 3 switching. Housekeeping Configuration management, software management, password recovery. Hands on TFTP. Managing interconnection devices SNMP, RMON, RMON II. Troubleshooting LEDs, CDP, logging, Layer 1, layer 2, layer 3. Hands on Fixing things.