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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Network administrators Network engineers with little or no programming or Python experience Network managers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Create a Python script Describe data types commonly used in Python coding Describe Python strings and their use cases Describe Python loops, conditionals, operators, and their purposes and use cases Describe Python classes, methods, functions, namespaces, and scopes Describe the options for Python data manipulation and storage Describe Python modules and packages, their uses, and their benefits Explain how to manipulate user input in Python Describe error and exception management in Python Describe Python code debugging methods The Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 course is designed to equip you with fundamental skills in Python programming. Through a combination of lectures and lab experience in simulated network environments, you will learn to use Python basics to create useful and practical scripts with Netmiko to retrieve data and configure network devices. Upon completion of this course, you should have a basic understanding of Python, including the knowledge to create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts. Course outline Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers Scripting with Python Examining Python Data Types Manipulating Strings Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes Exploring Data Storage Options Exploring Python Modules and Packages Gathering and Validating User Input Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management Examining Debugging Methods Course Summary Lab outline Execute Your First Python Program Use the Python Interactive Shell Explore Foundation Python Data Types Explore Complex Python Data Types Use Standard String Operations Use Basic Pattern Matching Reformat MAC Addresses Use the if-else Construct Use for Loops Use while Loops Create and Use Functions Create and Use Classes Use the Python main() Construct Traverse the File Structure Read Data in Comma-Separated Values (CSV) Format Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in XML Format Read, Store, and Retrieve Date in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Format Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in a Raw or Unstructured Format Import Modules from the Python Standard Library Import External Libraries Create a Python Module Prompt the User for Input Use Command-Line Arguments Manage Exceptions with the try-except Structure Manage Exceptions with the try-except-finally Structure Use Assertions Use Simple Debugging Methods Use the Python Debugger Code a Practical Debugging Script

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Course Level : Junos Layer 2 VPNs (JL2V) is an advanced-level course. Overview Define the term virtual private network. Describe the business drivers for MPLS VPNs. Describe the differences between Layer 2 VPNs and Layer 3 VPNs. List advantages for the use of MPLS Layer 3 VPNs and Layer 2 VPNs. Describe the roles of a CE device, PE router, and P router in a BGP Layer 2 VPN. Explain the flow of control traffic and data traffic for a BGP Layer 2 VPN. Configure a BGP Layer 2 VPN and describe the benefits and requirements of over-provisioning. Monitor and troubleshoot a BGP Layer 2 VPN. Explain the BGP Layer 2 VPN scaling mechanisms and route reflection. Describe the Junos OS BGP Layer 2 VPN CoS support. Describe the flow of control and data traffic for an LDP Layer 2 circuit. Configure an LDP Layer 2 circuit. Monitor and troubleshoot an LDP Layer 2 circuit. Describe the operation of FEC 129 BGP autodiscovery for Layer 2 VPNs. Configure a FEC 129 BGP autodiscovery Layer 2 VPN. Monitor and troubleshoot a FEC 129 BGP autodiscovery for Layer 2 VPNs. Describe the difference between Layer 2 MPLS VPNs and VPLS. Explain the purpose of the PE device, the CE device, and the P device. Explain the provisioning of CE and PE routers. Describe the signaling process of VPLS. Describe the learning and forwarding process of VPLS. Describe the potential loops in a VPLS environment. Configure BGP, LDP, and FEC 129 BGP autodiscovery VPLS. Troubleshoot VPLS. Describe the purpose and features of Ethernet VPN. Configure Ethernet VPN. Monitor and troubleshoot Ethernet VPN. Describe the Junos OS support for hierarchical VPN models. Describe the Junos OS support for Carrier-of-Carriers VPN Option C. Configure the interprovider VPN Option C. Describe the Junos OS support for multisegment pseudowire for FEC 129. Describe and configure circuit cross-connect (CCC). This two-day course is designed to provide students with MPLS-based Layer 2 virtual private network (VPN) knowledge and configuration examples. Course IntroductionMPLS VPNs MPLS VPNs Provider-Provisioned VPNs BGP Layer 2 VPNs Overview of Layer 2 Provider-Provisioned VPNs BGP Layer 2 VPN Operational Model: Control Plane BGP Layer 2 VPN Operational Model: Data Plane Preliminary BGP Layer 2 VPN Configuration BGP Layer 2 Configuration Monitoring and Troubleshooting BGP Layer 2 VPNs Lab: BGP Layer 2 VPNs Layer 2 VPN Scaling and CoS Review of VPN Scaling Mechanisms Layer 2 VPNs and CoS LDP Layer 2 Circuits LDP Layer 2 Circuit Operation LDP Layer 2 Circuit Configuration LDP Layer 2 Circuit Monitoring and Troubleshooting FEC 129 BGP Autodiscovery Layer 2 Circuit Operation FEC 129 BGP Autodiscovery Layer 2 Circuit Configuration FEC 129 BGP Autodiscovery Monitoring and Troubleshooting Virtual Private LAN Services Layer 2 MPLS VPNs Versus VPLS BGP VPLS Control Plane BGP VPLS Data Plane Learning and Forwarding Process Loops VPLS Configuration VPLS Configuration VPLS Troubleshooting Ethernet VPN (EVPN) EVPN Overview EVPN Control Plane EVPN Operation EVPN Configuration EVPN Troubleshooting

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for existing Python programmers who have at least one year of Python experience and who want to expand their programming proficiency in Python 3. Overview In this course, you will expand your Python proficiencies. You will: Select an object-oriented programming approach for Python applications. Create object-oriented Python applications. Create a desktop application. Create data-driven applications. Create and secure web service-connected applications. Program Python for data science. Implement unit testing and exception handling. Package an application for distribution. Python continues to be a popular programming language, perhaps owing to its easy learning curve, small code footprint, and versatility for business, web, and scientific uses. Python is useful for developing custom software tools, applications, web services, and cloud applications. In this course, you'll build upon your basic Python skills, learning more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming patterns, development of graphical user interfaces, data management, creating web service-connected apps, performing data science tasks, unit testing, and creating and installing packages and executable applications. Lesson 1: Selecting an Object-Oriented Programming Approach for Python Applications Topic A: Implement Object-Oriented Design Topic B: Leverage the Benefits of Object-Oriented Programming Lesson 2: Creating Object-Oriented Python Applications Topic A: Create a Class Topic B: Use Built-in Methods Topic C: Implement the Factory Design Pattern Lesson 3: Creating a Desktop Application Topic A: Design a Graphical User Interface (GUI) Topic B: Create Interactive Applications Lesson 4: Creating Data-Driven Applications Topic A: Connect to Data Topic B: Store, Update, and Delete Data in a Database Lesson 5: Creating and Securing a Web Service-Connected App Topic A: Select a Network Application Protocol Topic B: Create a RESTful Web Service Topic C: Create a Web Service Client Topic D: Secure Connected Applications Lesson 6: Programming Python for Data Science Topic A: Clean Data with Python Topic B: Visualize Data with Python Topic C: Perform Linear Regression with Machine Learning Lesson 7: Implementing Unit Testing and Exception Handling Topic A: Handle Exceptions Topic B: Write a Unit Test Topic C: Execute a Unit Test Lesson 8: Packaging an Application for Distribution Topic A: Create and Install a Package Topic B: Generate Alternative Distribution Files

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Application Consultants, Business Analysts, and Program Managers Overview Describe how to organize and run payroll including subsequent activities and problem-solving aids This course provides the mandatory foundation knowledge required for processing payroll transactions in SAP HCM. Payroll Overview Setting Up the User Interface Identifying Payroll Elements Payroll Data Entering payroll data Payroll Elements Organizing a Payroll Run Reviewing the Payroll Status Infotype Identifying Retroactive Payroll Entries Payroll Process Running Payroll Payroll Reports Reporting on Payroll Generating Remuneration Statements Analyzing Payroll Results Analyzing Wage Types Reviewing Ad Hoc Query Functionality Post Payroll Results Posting Environments Verifying a Posting Run Updating a Live Posting Run Verifying Documents Bank Transfers & Check Preparation Generating Employee Payments Process Model Running a Payroll Process Model SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Outling employee central payroll basics

Come and join Supported Loving's Community of Practice for anyone working with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people delivering relationships and sex education, this can be formally groups or informally within your job role. Working in this area can be challenging but as a community we can grow and learn - there is always something new to learn! Each month we will take a topic to discuss and reflect upon what are the challenges and what has worked/ positive approaches. Each session will include a case study to explore , a section where we share our favourite resources to use on this topic and space to discuss our practice surrounding this topic. Please book on and lets get sharing :) This months topic- Dealing with staff anxiety

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This advanced course is designed for those individuals who are responsible for operating and managing the operation of an IBM i system. Overview Explain the concept of how LPAR works Explain the functions served by the HMC Explain how user versus resource security are implemented Explain the difference between group profiles and authorization lists Describe how adopted authority works Describe how work is managed on the system and the concepts of the performance tuning process on the system Explain how Management Central can be used to manage a single system or a network of System i servers Perform the steps to create a basic CL program using both the traditional (PDM and SEU) and the newer GUI (RSE and LPEX) application development tools Perform the steps to create a menu using SDA Provide some tips on how you can improve your operations This course is designed to enhance the skills of an IBM i System Operator. This course explains the concept of how LPAR works and discusses the functions provided by the HMC LPAR concepts and overview . Console options and HMC overview . IASP concepts and overview . Security concepts and overview . System values . User security (user and group profiles) . Resource security . Authorization lists and adopted authority . Management Central overview . Commands and tasks using Management Central . Inventory using Management Central . System values using Management Central . Other Management Central functions . Work management: Concepts and overview . Work management: Subsystem concepts and overview . Work management: Job processing concepts and interactive jobs . Work management: Job processing concepts of other job types . Work management: Submitting and tracking of batch jobs . Programming concepts . CL programming concepts . Using PDM and SEU to create a CL program . Starting and setting up RSE . Creating a CL program using RSE and LPEX Editor . Creating a menu using SDA . Tips for improved operation .

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for Network, IT security, and systems administration professionals in a Security Operations position who are tasked with configuring optimum security settings for endpoints protected by Symantec Endpoint Protection 14. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Protect against Network Attacks and Enforcing Corporate Policies using the Firewall Policy. Blocking Threats with Intrusion Prevention. Introducing File-Based Threats. Preventing Attacks with SEP. Layered Security. Securing Windows Clients. Secure Mac Clients. Secure Linux Clients. Controlling Application and File Access. Restricting Device Access for Windows and Mac Clients. Hardening Clients with System Lockdown. Customizing Policies based on Location. Managing Security Exceptions. This course is designed for the network, IT security, and systems administration professionals in a Security Operations position who are tasked with configuring optimum security settings for endpoints protected by Symantec Endpoint Protection 14. Introduction Course environment Lab environment Introducing Network Threats Describing how Symantec Endpoint Protection protects each layer of the network stack Discovering the tools and methods used by attackers Describing the stages of an attack Protecting against Network Attacks and Enforcing Corporate Policies using the Firewall Policy Preventing network attacks Examining Firewall Policy elements Evaluating built-in rules Creating custom firewall rules Enforcing corporate security policy with firewall rules Blocking network attacks using protection and stealth settings Configuring advanced firewall feature Blocking Threats with Intrusion Prevention Introducing Intrusion Prevention technologies Configuring the Intrusion Prevention policy Managing custom signatures Monitoring Intrusion Prevention events Introducing File-Based Threats Describing threat types Discovering how attackers disguise their malicious applications Describing threat vectors Describing Advanced Persistent Threats and a typical attack scenario Following security best practices to reduce risks Preventing Attacks with SEP Layered Security Virus and Spyware protection needs and solutions Describing how Symantec Endpoint Protection protects each layer of the network stack Examining file reputation scoring Describing how SEP protects against zero-day threats and threats downloaded through files and email Describing how endpoints are protected with the Intelligent Threat Cloud Service Describing how the emulator executes a file in a sandbox and the machine learning engine?s role and function Securing Windows Clients Platform and Virus and Spyware Protection policy overview Tailoring scans to meet an environment?s needs Ensuring real-time protection for clients Detecting and remediating risks in downloaded files Identifying zero-day and unknown threats Preventing email from downloading malware Configuring advanced options Monitoring virus and spyware activity Securing Mac Clients Touring the SEP for Mac client Securing Mac clients Monitoring Mac clients Securing Linux Clients Navigating the Linux client Tailoring Virus and Spyware settings for Linux clients Monitoring Linux clients Providing Granular Control with Host Integrity Ensuring client compliance with Host Integrity Configuring Host Integrity Troubleshooting Host Integrity Monitoring Host Integrity Controlling Application and File Access Describing Application Control and concepts Creating application rulesets to restrict how applications run Monitoring Application Control events Restricting Device Access for Windows and Mac Clients Describing Device Control features and concepts for Windows and Mac clients Enforcing access to hardware using Device Control Discovering hardware access policy violations with reports, logs, and notifications Hardening Clients with System Lockdown What is System Lockdown? Determining to use System Lockdown in Whitelist or Blacklist mode Creating whitelists for blacklists Protecting clients by testing and Implementing System Lockdown Customizing Policies based on Location Creating locations to ensure the appropriate level of security when logging on remotely Determining the criteria and order of assessment before assigning policies Assigning policies to locations Monitoring locations on the SEPM and SEP client Managing Security Exceptions Creating file and folder exceptions for different scan types Describing the automatic exclusion created during installation Managing Windows and Mac exclusions Monitoring security exceptions

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for POWER i administrators, IBM Business Partners, and anyone else who would like practical knowledge of the features and functions supported by BRMS. Overview Describe the major features and functions of BRMS List the steps to install BRMS on a single system or in a BRMS Network environment Implement a previously defined backup and recovery strategy using BRMS Implement a previously defined archival and retrieval plan, including dynamic retrieval, using BRMS Explain how to utilize a tape drive, tape library system, virtual tape, and optical drive with BRMS Implement and use BRMS using the green screen, System i Navigator, and IBM Navigator for i This course covers the features & functions supported by Backup Recovery & Media Services (BRMS). Learn how to perform the supported functions when using a 5250 emulation session, when using System i Navigator, & when using IBM Navigator for i. Overview of BRMS . Installing BRMS . BRMS policies overview . Media devices and encryption using software and hardware . Overview and implementation of virtual tape, DVD, and optical device support . Creating a simple backup control group . BRMS log . Saving IFS data . Working with backup lists . Parallel save, user exits, and save-while-active . Performing a backup and full system backup . Other backup topics i . Storage locations . Containers . Move management . Media class . Media policies . Media topics . BRMS networking . Scheduling BRMS jobs . Daily maintenance . BRMS reports . Recovery . Tape duplication and label print . Functional usage . Archive . Retrievaltion . TSM Client and BRMS on IBM i . BRMS Enterprise . Summary .

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all project managers and project team leaders. Overview At course completion, students will be able to identify, analyze, respond to, and control project risks. This course focuses on improving the project manager?s risk management expertise, from initial planning through project closure. Participants will apply all course principles to a work-related case study taken directly from their work environment. Risk Management Overview Risk Management Benefit and Uses Project Risk Management Project Management Life Cycle Initiating Process Group Initiating Process Group Overview Develop Project Charter Identify Stakeholders Project Selection Criteria ROI Analysis ROI Methods Risk Complexity Index Project Selection Planning Process Group Planning Process Group Overview Scope Risks Schedule Risks Resource Risks Plan Risk Management Identify Risks Delphi Technique Subject Matter Expert Input Brainstorming Fishbone Diagrams Process Analysis Five Whys Influence Diagrams Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) Risk Register Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Probability and Impact Assessment Probability and Impact Chart Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Three point estimates PERT Triangular Distributions Outlier Considerations Geometric Mean Normal Distributions Methods Tornado Diagrams Expected Monetary Value (EMV) Monte Carlo Plan Risk Responses Risk Response Strategies Overall Project Risk Checklists Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Process Groups Executing Process Group Overview Monitoring and Controlling Process Group Overview Control Risks Project Monitoring Longer Projects Closing Process Group Closing Process Group Overview Close Project or Phase Risk Activities During Closing Process Group Post-Project Risk Assessment