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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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate and beyond level SQL course geared for experienced end users, data scientists, business analysts, application developers and database administrators. Students should have recently attended a basic SQL class or have equivalent experience. Overview This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert practitioner, attendees will learn advanced skills needed to: Advanced Query Techniques Manipulating Table Data Using SQL's Data Manipulation Language (DML) User-Defined Functions Stored Procedures Triggers A company?s success hinges on responsible, accurate database management. Organizations rely on highly available data to complete all sorts of tasks, from creating marketing reports and invoicing customers to setting financial goals. Data professionals like analysts, developers and architects are tasked with creating, optimizing, managing and analyzing data from databases ? with little room for error. When databases aren?t built or maintained correctly, it?s easy to mishandle or lose valuable data. Our SQL Programming and Database Training Series provides students with the skills they require to develop, analyze and maintain data and in correctly structured, modern and secure databases. Next Level SQL explores how to identify and use advanced querying techniques to manipulate and index tables. All hands-on work in this course is ANSI SQL compliant and should work with most SQL databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MS Access, Informix, Sybase, or any other ANSI SQL compliant database. Advanced Query Techniques Join inner outer (Left, Right, Full) Subqueries Simple Correlated Using the Exists Operator Tips for Developing Complex Queries Performing Set Operations Aggregating Results Using Group by Creating Temporary Tables Manipulating Table Data Using SQL's Data Manipulation Language (DML) Inserting Data into Tables Updating Existing Data Deleting Records Truncating Tables Implementing Data Integrity with Transactions Beginning Explicit Transactions Committing Transactions Rolling Back Transactions User-Defined Functions Definition and Benefits of Use CREATE FUNCTION Syntax RETURN Clause and the RETURNS Statement Scalar vs. Table Functions Comparison with Stored Procedures Returning Scalar Values and Tables ALTER and DROP FUNCTION Stored Procedures Definition and Benefits of Use CREATE PROCEDURE Syntax Variables and Parameters Control of Program Flow ALTER and DROP PROCEDURE Implementation Differences Triggers Definition and Benefits of Use Alternatives (e.g., Constraints) CREATE TRIGGER Syntax Trigger Types 'Inserted' (or 'NEW') and 'Deleted' (or 'OLD') Tables Event Handling and Trigger Execution ALTER and DROP TRIGGER Additional course details: Nexus Humans Advanced SQL Programming (TTSQL005) 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 Advanced SQL Programming (TTSQL005) 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 Experienced Programmers and Systems Administrators. Overview Throughout the course students will be led through a series of progressively advanced topics, where each topic consists of lecture, group discussion, comprehensive hands-on lab exercises, and lab review. This course is ?skills-centric?, designed to train attendees in core Python and web development skills beyond an intermediate level, coupling the most current, effective techniques with best practices. Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert Python practitioner, students will learn to: ? Create working Python scripts following best practices ? Use python data types appropriately ? Read and write files with both text and binary data ? Search and replace text with regular expressions ? Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules ? Use lesser-known but powerful Python data types ? Create 'real-world', professional Python applications ? Work with dates, times, and calendars ? Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets ? Understand Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators ? Write robust code using exception handling An introductory and beyond-level practical, hands-on Python training course that leads the student from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features. An Overview of Python What is python? 1 -- An overview of Python What is python? Python Timeline Advantages/Disadvantages of Python Getting help with pydoc The Python Environment Starting Python Using the interpreter Running a Python script Python scripts on Unix/Windows Editors and IDEs Getting Started Using variables Built-in functions Strings Numbers Converting among types Writing to the screen Command line parameters Flow Control About flow control White space Conditional expressions Relational and Boolean operators While loops Alternate loop exits Sequences About sequences Lists and list methods Tuples Indexing and slicing Iterating through a sequence Sequence functions, keywords, and operators List comprehensions Generator Expressions Nested sequences Working with files File overview Opening a text file Reading a text file Writing to a text file Reading and writing raw (binary) data Converting binary data with struct Dictionaries and Sets About dictionaries Creating dictionaries Iterating through a dictionary About sets Creating sets Working with sets Functions Defining functions Parameters Global and local scope Nested functions Returning values Sorting The sorted() function Alternate keys Lambda functions Sorting collections Using operator.itemgetter() Reverse sorting Errors and Exception Handling Syntax errors Exceptions Using try/catch/else/finally Handling multiple exceptions Ignoring exceptions Modules and Packages The import statement Module search path Creating Modules Using packages Function and Module aliases Classes About o-o programming Defining classes Constructors Methods Instance data Properties Class methods and data Regular Expressions RE syntax overview RE Objects Searching and matching Compilation flags Groups and special groups Replacing text Splitting strings The standard library The sys module Launching external programs Math functions Random numbers The string module Reading CSV data Dates and times Working with dates and times Translating timestamps Parsing dates from text Formatting dates Calendar data Working with the file system Paths, directories, and filenames Checking for existence Permissions and other file attributes Walking directory trees Creating filters with fileinput Using shutil for file operations 17 ? Advanced data handling Defaultdict and Counter Prettyprinting data structures Compressed archives (zip, gzip, tar, etc.) Persistent data Advanced data handling Defaultdict and Counter Prettyprinting data structures Compressed archives (zip, gzip, tar, etc.) Persistent data Network services Grabbing web content Sending email Using SSH for remote access Using FTP Writing real-life applications Parsing command-line options Detecting the current platform Trapping signals Implementing logging Python Timeline Advantages/Disadvantages of Python Getting help with pydoc

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for In order to be successful in this class, incoming attendees are required to have current, hands-on experience in developing basic web applications, and be versed in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. This is an intermediate level web development class, designed for experienced web developers, new to Angular, that need to further extend their skills in modern web development. Overview At the end of this five-day course, students will have an application up and running that incorporates components, directives, custom pipes, reactive forms, routes, services, unit testing, and the REST API. They will add authentication, implement the Material library, and learn how to maintain state with NgRX. They will then take a deeper dive including making their own custom directives, lazy loading modules, and E2E testing. They will learn how to enhance their application with animations and create their own Angular library. Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn explore: What Angular is and why should you use it How Angular reduces the amount of code that you must write to add rich functionality to both existing and new web pages What TypeScript is, why it is useful, and how to use it with Angular How to facilitate development and deployment using Angular CLI How to work with the various aspects of the Angular architecture to implement clean, responsive web interfaces How Routers can support navigation within a Single Page Application What the best practices are for using Angular so that it works unobtrusively and performs well How to use Angular with HTTP to support JSON, REST, and other services Working with the Ahead of Time compiler including its impact of developers and the development process How to defend against DOM-based XSS How to manage routing decisions based on pre-defined criteria such as a successful authentication How to meet huge data requirements by processing asynchronous data streams with RxJS Simplify server-side rendering How to facilitate unit testing Enhance an Angular user interface with animations and other advanced features Optimize Angular applications with various tools and techniques Maintain state within an Angular application What Angular 9 brings to the table and its relationship to Angular 8 Mastering Angular is a five-day, hands-on course that thoroughly explores the latest Angular features and advances, demonstrating how to solve the traditional challenges of JavaScript web application development. Throughout the course students will build custom components using application routes, form validation, and unit-testing. The course starts with an introduction of Angular CLI and TypeScript, and then delves into component-driven development with Angular components, covering data-binding, directives, services, routing, HTTP, the RxJS library, forms unit testing, and REST. Students will also learn how to add authentication, use the Material library, learn the NgRX design pattern to implement the NgRX store, make custom directives, enhance their application with animations, write an E2E test, and increase their application's efficiency by lazy loading modules and creating their own Angular library Angular Overview Overview of Angular Architecture Getting Started with Angular Getting Started with TypeScript Bootstrapping with Angular CLI Angular Project Structure Working with Angular Components and Events Third Party Libraries Dynamic Views Pipes Angular Forms Forms and the Forms API Single Page Applications and Routes Single Page Applications Services and Dependency Injection Modules Using RESTful Services Overview of REST Angular and REST Angular Best Practices Angular Style Guide What is New in Angular 9 Reactive Programming in Angular Working with RxJS Security and Authentication DomSanitizer JSON Web Tokens Route Guards Enhancing the Angular App Angular Animations Angular Material Angular Elements Deep Dive into Angular Testing and Angular Deep Dive into Components and Directives Deep Dive into Services and Dependency Injection Optimizing for the Enterprise Lazy Loading Optimizing with Universal Creating Your Own Angular Library Maintain State with NgRX NgRX Store Lesson: ES6+ Sass and SCSS for Angular and Material

Sage 50 Payroll Complete Course Course Overview: The "Sage 50 Payroll Complete Course" is designed to provide a thorough understanding of payroll processing using Sage 50 software. It covers everything from the basics to intermediate-level payroll management, enabling learners to confidently handle payroll operations. This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their payroll skills and streamline processes in line with UK regulations. Learners will gain essential knowledge on managing employee records, tax calculations, and statutory deductions, providing them with the tools to ensure accuracy and compliance. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to manage payroll functions efficiently, saving time and reducing errors, making them invaluable assets to any organisation. Course Description: This course offers in-depth coverage of Sage 50 Payroll, starting with essential payroll concepts and progressing to intermediate-level skills. Learners will explore topics such as setting up and maintaining employee records, calculating PAYE, National Insurance, and pension contributions, as well as processing holiday pay, sick leave, and other statutory deductions. The course is structured to help learners understand the complexities of payroll management, ensuring they can apply the knowledge in real-world scenarios. Throughout, learners will gain the confidence to navigate Sage 50 Payroll software and understand the payroll process within a UK context, adhering to current laws and regulations. Sage 50 Payroll Complete Course Curriculum: Module 01: Sage 50 Payroll For Beginners Module 02: Sage 50 Payroll Intermediate Level (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to gain proficiency in payroll management. Professionals aiming to advance their career in payroll administration. Beginners with an interest in payroll or accounting roles. Anyone looking to understand UK payroll processes. Career Path: Payroll Administrator Payroll Manager HR Officer Accounts Assistant Finance Officer

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for experienced SQL end users, application programmers, database administrators, and user support staff who need more advanced knowledge of SQL. Overview Discuss basic relational database concepts Use some of the OLAP features of DB2, such as GROUPing and RANKing functions Create tables, views and indexes Use referential integrity, check constraints and triggers Use outer joins, and join tables to themselves Use CASE expressions, and the CAST function Identify the impact of Summary Tables, Materialized Query Tables, and temporary tables Use complex subqueries Use a greater number of scalar SQL functions Use advanced SQL constructs, such as recursive SQL and table expressions Define User-Defined Distinct Types and User-Defined Functions Avoid several of the most common causes for poorly-performing SQL This course teaches you how to make use of advanced SQL techniques to access DB2 databases in different environments. This course is appropriate for customers working in all DB2 environments, specifically for z/OS, Linux, UNIX, and Windows. Introduction Identify the purpose of the clauses in the SELECT statement Describe the key differences among the IBM DB2 platforms Describe and use some of the OLAP features of DB2, such as GROUPING functions like CUBE and ROLLUP, and the RANK, DENSE_RANK and ROW_NUMBER functions Create Objects Code statements to: Create tables and views, Alter tables, Create indexes, Implement referential integrity (RI), and Define triggers and check constraints Identify impacts and advantages of referential integrity, including impacts of delete rules Identify considerations when using triggers and check constraints Define and make use of INSTEAD OF triggers Join Retrieve data from more than one table via inner and outer joins Use outer joins (LEFT, RIGHT, FULL) Use ANTI JOINS Join a table to itself Use UNION and UNION ALL Use EXCEPT and INTERCEPT CASE, CAST, Summary Tables, and Materialized Query Tables Identify when CASE expressions can be used Code CASE expressions in SELECT list and in the WHERE clause Identify when CAST specifications can be used Identify the advantages of using Summary (Materialized Query) Tables and Temporary tables Identify the advantages of using Materialized Query Tables (MQTs) Identify when and how to use Temporary tables Using Subqueries Code subqueries using the ALL, ANY/SOME, and EXISTS keywords Code correlated subqueries Choose the proper type of subquery to use in each case Scalar Functions Extend your knowledge of scalar functions which: Manipulate arithmetic data, Manipulate date values, and Manipulate character data Examples of scalar functions that are addressed in this course: SUBSTR POSSTR COALESCE/VALUE DECIMAL ROUND DIGITS CHAR DATE/TIME Table Expressions and Recursive SQL Identify reasons for using table expressions and recursive SQL Use nested and common table expressions Identify the difference between views and table expressions Code recursive SQL Control the depth of recursion when coding recursive SQL UDTs/UDFs and Performance Describe the concepts behind User-Defined Types, User-Defined Functions and Stored Procedures Predict when queries will use indexes to get better performance Identify concepts of predicate processing State introductory concepts about index structure State general best practices advice Additional course details: Nexus Humans CE131 IBM DB2 SQL Workshop for Experienced Users 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 CE131 IBM DB2 SQL Workshop for Experienced Users 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.

This Tableau Desktop Training intermediate course is designed for the professional who has a solid foundation with Tableau and is looking to take it to the next level. For Private options, online or in-person, please send us details of your requirements: This Tableau Desktop training intermediate course is designed for the professional who has a solid foundation with Tableau and is looking to take it to the next level. Attendees should have a good understanding of the fundamental concepts of building Tableau worksheets and dashboards typically achieved from having attended our Tableau Desktop Foundation Course. At the end of this course you will be able to communicate insights more effectively, enabling your organisation to make better decisions, quickly. The Tableau Desktop Analyst training course is aimed at people who are used to working with MS Excel or other Business Intelligence tools and who have preferably been using Tableau already for basic reporting. The course is split into 3 phases and 9 modules: Phase 1: AMPLIFY MODULE 1: CHECK ABILITIES Revision – What I Should Know What is possibleHow does Tableau deal with dataKnow your way aroundHow do we format chartsHow Tableau deals with datesCharts that compare multiple measuresCreating Tables MODULE 2: COMBINE DATA Relationships Joining Tables – Join Types, Joining tables within the same database, cross database joins, join calculations Blending – How to create a blend with common fields, Custom defined Field relationships and mismatched element names, Calculated fields in blended data sources Unions – Manual Unions and mismatched columns, Wildcard unions Data Extracts – Creating & Editing Data extracts MODULE 3: ADVANCED CALCULATIONS Row Level v Aggregations Aggregating dimensions in calculations Changing the Level of Detail (LOD) of calculations – What, Why, How Adding Table Calculations Phase 2: ANALYSE MODULE 4: EXPAND APPLICATION Making things dynamic with parameters Sets Trend Lines How do we format charts Forecasting MODULE 5: ADVANCED MAPPING Using your own images for spatial analysis Mapping with Spatial files MODULE 6: DATA COMPARISONS Advanced Charts Bar in Bar charts Bullet graphs Creating Bins and Histograms Creating a Box & Whisker plot Phase 3: ACT MODULE 7: ADVANCED DASHBOARDS Using the dashboard interface and Device layout Dashboard Actions and Viz In tooltips Horizontal & Vertical containers Navigate between dashboards MODULE 8: PRESENT STORIES Telling data driven stories MODULE 9: ENABLE DECISIONS What is Tableau Server Publishing & Permissions How can your users engage with content This training course includes over 25 hands-on exercises and quizzes to help participants “learn by doing” and to assist group discussions around real-life use cases. Each attendee receives a login to our extensive training portal which covers the theory, practical applications and use cases, exercises, solutions and quizzes in both written and video format. Students must bring their own laptop with an active version of Tableau Desktop 2018.2 (or later) pre-installed. What People Are Saying About This Course “Course was fantastic, and completely relevant to the work I am doing with Tableau. I particularly liked Steve’s method of teaching and how he applied the course material to ‘real-life’ use-cases.”Richard W., Dashboard Consulting Ltd “This course was extremely useful and excellent value. It helped me formalise my learning and I have taken a lot of useful tips away which will help me in everyday work.” Lauren M., Baillie Gifford “I would definitely recommend taking this course if you have a working knowledge of Tableau. Even the little tips Steve explains will make using Tableau a lot easier. Looking forward to putting what I’ve learned into practice.”Aron F., Grove & Dean “Steve is an excellent teacher and has a vast knowledge of Tableau. I learned a huge amount over the two days that I can immediately apply at work.”John B., Mporium “Steve not only provided a comprehensive explanation of the content of the course, but also allowed time for discussing particular business issues that participants may be facing. That was really useful as part of my learning process.”Juan C., Financial Conduct Authority “Course was fantastic, and completely relevant to the work I am doing with Tableau. I particularly liked Steve’s method of teaching and how he applied the course material to ‘real-life’ use-cases.”Richard W., Dashboard Consulting Ltd “This course was extremely useful and excellent value. It helped me formalise my learning and I have taken a lot of useful tips away which will help me in everyday work.” Lauren M., Baillie Gifford “I would definitely recommend taking this course if you have a working knowledge of Tableau. Even the little tips Steve explains will make using Tableau a lot easier. Looking forward to putting what I’ve learned into practice.”Aron F., Grove & Dean “Steve is an excellent teacher and has a vast knowledge of Tableau. I learned a huge amount over the two days that I can immediately apply at work.”John B., Mporium

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate-level hands-on course is geared for experienced Administrators, Analysts, Architects, Data Scientists, Database Administrators and Implementers Overview This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our Oracle Certified expert facilitator, students will learn how to: Administer ODI resources and setup security with ODI Apply ODI Topology concepts for data integration Describe ODI Model concepts Describe architecture of Oracle Data Integrator Design ODI Mappings, Procedures, Packages, and Load Plans to perform ELT data transformations Explore, audit data, and enforce data quality with ODI Implement Changed Data Capture with ODI Oracle Data Integrator is a comprehensive data integration platform that covers all data integration requirements from high-volume, high-performance batch loads, to event-driven integration processes and SOA-enabled data services. Oracle Data Integrator's Extract, Load, Transform (E-LT) architecture leverages disparate RDBMS engines to process and transform the data - the approach that optimizes performance, scalability and lowers overall solution costs. Throughout this course participants will explore how to centralize data across databases, performing integration, designing ODI Mappings, and setting up ODI security. In addition, Oracle Data Integrator can interact with the various tools of the Hadoop ecosystem, allowing administrators and data scientists to farm out map-reduce operations from established relational databases to Hadoop. They can also read back into the relational world the results of complex Big Data analysis for further processing. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our Oracle Certified expert facilitator, students will learn how to: Administer ODI resources and setup security with ODI Apply ODI Topology concepts for data integration Describe ODI Model concepts Describe architecture of Oracle Data Integrator Design ODI Mappings, Procedures, Packages, and Load Plans to perform ELT data transformations Explore, audit data, and enforce data quality with ODI Implement Changed Data Capture with ODI Introduction to Integration and Administration Oracle Data Integrator: Introduction Oracle Data Integrator Repositories Administering ODI Repositories Create and connect to the Master Repository Export and import the Master Repository Create, connect, and set a password to the Work Repository ODI Topology Concepts ODI Topology: Overview Data Servers and Physical Schemas Defining Topology Agents in Topology Planning a Topology Describing the Physical and Logical Architecture Topology Navigator Creating Physical Architecture Creating Logical Architecture Setting Up a New ODI Project ODI Projects Using Folders Understanding Knowledge Modules Exporting and Importing Objects Using Markers Oracle Data Integrator Model Concepts Understanding the Relational Model Understanding Reverse-Engineering Creating Models Organizing ODI Models and Creating ODI Datastores Organizing Models Creating Datastores Constraints in ODI Creating Keys and References Creating Conditions Exploring Your Data Constructing Business Rules ODI Mapping Concepts ODI Mappings Expressions, Join, Filter, Lookup, Sets, and Others Behind the Rules Staging Area and Execution Location Understanding Knowledge Modules Mappings: Overview Designing Mappings Multiple Sources and Joins Filtering Data Overview of the Flow in ODI Mapping Selecting a Staging Area Configuring Expressions Execution Location Selecting a Knowledge Module Mappings: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Monitoring Mappings Working with Errors Designing Mappings: Advanced Topics 1 Working with Business Rules Using Variables Datasets and Sets Using Sequences Designing Mappings: Advanced Topics 2 Partitioning Configuring Reusable Mappings Using User Functions Substitution Methods Modifying Knowledge Modules Using ODI Procedures Procedures: Overview Creating a Blank Procedure Adding Commands Adding Options Running a Procedure Using ODI Packages Packages: Overview Executing a Package Review of Package Steps Model, Submodel, and Datastore Steps Variable Steps Controlling the Execution Path Step-by-Step Debugger Starting a Debug Session New Functions Menu Bar Icons Managing ODI Scenarios Scenarios Managing Scenarios Preparing for Deployment Using Load Plans What are load plans? Load plan editor Load plan step sequence Defining restart behavior Enforcing Data Quality with ODI Data Quality Business Rules for Data Quality Enforcing Data Quality with ODI Working with Changed Data Capture CDC with ODI CDC implementations with ODI CDC implementation techniques Journalizing Results of CDC Advanced ODI Administration Setting Up ODI Security Managing ODI Reports ODI Integration with Java

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for individuals responsible for developing and implementing effective storage management techniques. Overview Establish a DFSMS configuration to automatically enforce your installation's storage management policies Convert service level requirements into appropriate parameters for data class, storage class, management class, and storage groups Create and test Automatic Class Selection (ACS) routines Convert volumes and move data to system-managed volumes with DFSMS Data Set Services (DFSMSdss) Specify appropriate management class and storage group parameters for DFSMS Hierarchical Storage Management (DFSMShsm) processing of system-managed data sets Plan to maintain your DFSMS environment using Naviquest Establish procedures to control, manage, and recover the storage management subsystem with ISMF and operator commands Develop a DFSMS implementation plan In this course you will learn how to plan and implement DFSMS and learn how to manage temporary and permanent data sets with an emphasis on disk storage. Course introduction and DFSMS overview Specify the storage administration functions that can be automatically performed by the system Identify the types of data set services that need to be established by negotiating service level agreements Correlate data set service requirements to the SMS configuration components: data class, storage class, management class, storage group, and automatic class selection routines Activating SMS Identify the functions eligible for exploitation with the installation of DFSMS Data Facility Product (DFSMSdfp) and the activation of SMS Create SMS control data sets Code SYS1.PARMLIB operands necessary to bring up SMS Create a minimal configuration Activate a configuration Writing ACS routines Identify the purpose of the ACS routines Develop an understanding of the statements Differentiate between literals and masks Describe the read variables available in the ACS routines Managing temporary data sets Create/alter storage classes and storage groups Identify steps to install and use the starter set Write ACS routines to handle temporary data sets Activate a system to manage temporary data sets Code commands to change volume/group SMS status Issue operator commands to display current status Exploiting DFSMS Describe the purpose of the data class Identify the features that the data class can exploit Create data sets using the space parameter Define Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) and volume attributes for data class Identify special data sets and their exploitation through the data class Managing permanent data sets Create/alter data classes, storage classes, management classes, and storage groups Translate current (DFSMShsm) service level agreements to management class parameters Identify alternatives and concerns for standard naming conventions Establish the controls for automatic backup of data sets Establish the controls for automatic volume dump Write ACS routines to manage permanent data Create a configuration that manages permanent data sets Create a new managed data set Identify function of storage class exit provided by Custom-Built Installation Process Offering (CBIPO) and resulting System Management Facility (SMF) records Using Naviquest Create test cases using Naviquest Perform storage administration tasks in batch Create online DFSMS reports Create model commands using Naviquest Use the COPYFILT macro Device preparation and data movement Initialize volumes as system-managed Move data into/out from system-managed control Convert volumes to/from system-managed Move data to utilize new hardware capabilities Controlling DFSMS Code commands to change SMS volume/group status Issue commands to save configurations and use alternate Active Control Data Set (ACDS) Issue command to use alternate Communication Data Set (COMMDS) Issue VARY SMS commands Communicate with the security administrator about storage management requirements Additional considerations Establish a plan for implementing SMS Locate sources of implementation planning checklists Identify the tools available to document the current system Identify multiple site considerations for recovery and exploitation Additional course details: Nexus Humans SS84 IBM DFSMS Implementation 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 SS84 IBM DFSMS Implementation 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 course is intended for intermediate to advanced Business Analysts who are looking to improve their skills for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, validating, and communicating requirements. Overview Obtain a thorough understanding of the core responsibilities of the business analyst Understand the main professional associations and standards supporting business analysts in the industry Discuss and explore the components of each of the domains/knowledge areas that comprise the work of business analysis Recognize the importance of properly defining the business need prior to engaging in requirements activities Formulate a strong understanding of the concepts that comprise strategy analysis Obtain experience with identifying and analyzing stakeholders Decipher between project and product scope and successfully use models to communicate scope Thoroughly understand and identify the various requirements categories and be able to recognize requirements of various types Explore business rules analysis Understand the benefits of process modeling and the common modeling language of BPMN Discuss process models and how the techniques can capture details about the as-is/to-be environment Learn how to properly prepare and conduct interviews Explore the components of use cases Learn what it means to package requirements Obtain hands-on experience with a number of business analysis techniques and gain hands-on experience eliciting, defining, and writing requirements. This course provides students a clear understanding of all the facets of the business analysis role, including a thorough walkthrough of the various domain/knowledge areas that comprise the business analysis profession. Students are provided an opportunity to try their hand at several business analysis techniques to assist with improving their skills in stakeholder identification, scope definition, and analyzing, documenting, and modeling requirements. Introduction to Business Analysis What is business analysis Benefits and challenges of business analysis Project success factors A Closer Look at the Business Analyst Role Definition of a business analyst Responsibilities of a business analyst Importance of communication/collaboration BA role vs. PM role Project roles involved in requirements IIBA/PMI and the goals of a professional association Purpose for having a BA standard IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Business analysis beyond project work Business analysis core concepts Business analysis perspectives IIBA and PMI certifications for business analysts Workshop: Choose Your Project Supporting the Project Portfolio (Enterprise Analysis) Define Strategy Analysis When to perform Strategy Analysis Components of Strategy Analysis Defining the business need Envisioning the Product and Project Defining business requirements The importance of stakeholders Stakeholder identification Tips for analyzing stakeholders Techniques for managing stakeholder lists Discussion: Who is involved in strategy analysis? Workshops: Define the Business Need, Write Business Requirements, and Identify Stakeholders Understanding and Defining Solution Scope Defining solution scope Techniques for defining solution scope Applying the brainstorming technique Project scope vs. Product scope Finding solution boundaries The Context Diagram Actors and key information Workshop: Draw a Context Diagram Understanding Requirements What is a requirement? Requirement types Business, Stakeholder, Solution, and Transition requirements Assumptions and constraints Business rules Taxonomy of business rules Decision tables How to write simple calculations Requirements vs. business rules Document requirements Workshop ? Document Requirements Elicitation and Process Modeling Why do we model processes? What is Business Process Management? Using a modeling notation ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? modeling Why use BPMN? Basic BPM notation Business Process Modeling ? A case study Business Process Realignment ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? activity diagrams Workshop: Create a Business Process Model Planning & Eliciting Requirements Interviewing ? what and why? Preparing for an effective interview Types of questions to ask Sequencing questions Active listening techniques Planning for elicitation Conducting the interview Establishing rapport Active Listening Feedback techniques Types of elicitation techniques Workshops: Planning for Elicitation and Conducting an Elicitation Session Use Case & User Story Analysis What is an Actor? Types of Actors How to ?find? Use Cases? Diagramming Use Cases Tips on naming Use Cases Explaining scenarios The use case template Components of a use case Scenario examples Best practices for writing Use Cases Scenarios and flows Alternate and exception flows Exercises: Drawing a Use Case Diagram, Writing the Main Success Scenario, and Writing Alternate and Exception Scenarios Analyzing & Documenting Requirements Requirements and Use Cases Non-Functional requirements User Interface Requirements UI Data Table Reporting requirements Data requirements Data accessibility requirements Characteristics of good requirements The business requirements document (BRD) BRD vs. Functional Requirements Specification Preparing the requirements package Requirements traceability Workshops: Develop a User Interface, Analyzing Requirements, and Tracing requirements Additional Resources Useful books and links on writing effective requirements