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The aim of this programme is to help attendees create better quality technical documents in an organised and efficient manner. It will give those new to the topic an appreciation of how to approach the task professionally whilst those with more experience will be able to refresh and refine their skills. The programme comprises three complementary one-day modules: The programme presents a structured methodology for creating technical documents and provides a range of practical techniques that help delegates put principles into practice. Although not essential, it is strongly advised that delegates for modules 2 and 3 have already attended module 1, or another equivalent course. Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. This course will: Explain the qualities and benefits of well written technical documents Present a structured approach for producing technical documents Review the essential skills of effective technical writing Demonstrate practical methods to help create better documents Provide tools and techniques for specification and report writing Review how technical documents should be issued and controlled Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. Module 1: Essential skills for technical writers 1 Introduction to the programme Aims and objectives of the module Introductions and interests of participants 2 Creating effective technical documents What is technical writing? how does it differ from other writing? Key qualities of an effective technical document Communication essentials and the challenges faced by technical writers The lessons of experience: how the best writers write The five key steps : prepare - organise - write - edit - release (POWER) 3 Preparing to write Defining the document aims and objectives; choosing the title Understanding technical readers and their needs Getting organised; planning and managing the process Integrating technical and commercial elements The role of intellectual property rights (IPR), eg, copyright 4 Organising the content The vital role of structure in technical documents Deciding what to include and how to organise the information Categorising information: introductory, key and supporting Tools and techniques for scoping and structuring the document Creating and using document templates - pro's and con's 5 Writing the document Avoiding 'blinding them with science': the qualities of clear writing Problem words and words that confuse; building and using a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity Using diagrams and other graphics; avoiding potential pitfalls 6 Editing and releasing the document Why editing is difficult; developing a personal editing strategy Some useful editing tools and techniques Key requirements for document issue and control Module 2: Creating better specifications 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' writing process for specifications 2 Creating better specifications The role and characteristics of an effective specification Specifications and contracts; the legal role of specifications Deciding how to specify; understanding functional and design requirements Developing the specification design; applying the principles of BS 7373 Getting organised: the key stages in compiling an effective specification 3 Preparing to write a specification Defining the scope of the specification; deciding what to include and what not Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming The why/what/how pyramid; establishing and understanding requirements Clarifying priorities; separating needs and desires: the MoSCoW method Useful quantitative techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify 4 Organising the content The role of structure in specifications Typical contents and layout for a specification What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the specification reader Key words: will, shall, must; building and using a glossary Writing performance targets that are clear and unambiguous Choosing and using graphics Exercise: writing a specification 6 Editing and releasing the document Key editing issues for specifications Issue and control of specifications Module 3: Writing better reports 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' technical writing process for technical reports 2 Creating better reports What is a technical report? types and formats of report The role and characteristics of an effective technical report Understanding technical report readers and their needs The commercial role and impact of technical reports Getting organised: the key stages in compiling a technical report 3 Preparing to write reports Agreeing the terms of reference; defining aims and objectives Being clear about constraints; defining what is not to be included Legal aspects and intellectual property rights (IPR) for reports Preparing the ground; gathering information and reference documents Keeping track of information: note making, cataloguing and cross referencing Tools and techniques for developing a valid and convincing argument 4 Organising the content The role of structure reviewed; some typical report structures Who needs what: identifying the varied needs of the readership What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the report Planning the storyline: the report as a journey in understanding Recognising assumptions about the reader; what they do and don't know Converting complex concepts into understandable statements Presenting technical data and its analysis; the role of graphics Presenting the case simply whilst maintaining technical integrity Exercise: writing a technical report 6 Editing and releasing the report Key editing issues for technical reports Issue and control of technical reports

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This in an intermediate-level Java development course geared for students experienced with Java and Spring programming essentials. This course does not cover Java or Spring development basics. Overview Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will: Understand the ReactiveX specification Understand the basics of Reactive Programming Discuss the advantages and limitations of Observables Write a client application capable of handling Reactive events Apply operators to event streams to filter, modify and combine the objects emitted by event publishers Select the appropriate type of Event Source Use both Cold and Hot Observables Deal with backpressure problems in reactive programming Develop a reactive web application using Spring WebFlux Define application flows of a WebFlux application Use the WebClient API to work with both synchronous and streaming APIs Develop Unit and Integration tests to test WebFlux endpoints Creating a reactive REST endpoint Become familiar with the basics of WebSockets Create a WebSocket endpoint using Spring Create a WebSocket client Understand the basics of NoSQL Become familiar with the basics of MongoDB Understand how the data in MongoDB can be retrieved using a Reactive API Define Spring Data MongoDB repositories Query the MongoDB using Spring Data Define a reactive repository using MongoDB Explore the Spring Data R2DBC API to perform reactive CRUD operations against a relational database Spring Data reative allow us to implement database operations relying on Reative Programming APIs. While the Spring R2DBC initiative aims to bring reactive programming to relational databaes, several NoSQL databases already provide this possibility. After an introduction to NoSQL and the MongoDB, this courses covers the APIs available to communicate with this NoSQL database using both blocking and reactive APIs.Introdcution to Reactive Spring is a comprehensive Java training workshop geared for experienced developers who wish to explore concurrent, asynchronous and reactive programming APIs and techniques using Spring. After an introduction to reactive programming, Reactive Streams and the Project Reactor APIs, this course will show how this APIs are integrated into Spring. Spring 5 includes Spring WebFlux, providing a reactive programming model for web applications, including support for Reactive REST APIs. Spring WebSocket assists in the creation of web applications which provide a full-duplex, two-way communication between client and server. Introduction to Reactive Programming Reactive Manifesto Introduce ReactiveX ReactiveX implementations The Observer, Iterator pattern and functional programming Discuss hot and cold publishers Reactive Streams API Introduce the Reactive Streams specification Publisher and Subscribers java.util.concurrent.Flow Transformation of Messages (Processor) Controlling messages Tutorial: Setup Eclipse for Using Maven Introduction Introduce the Reactor Building blocks Flux and Mono Creating observables Subscribing to a stream Testing Event Sources (introduction) Testing reactive implementations StepVerifier : test sequence of emitted items Defining expectations TestPublisher: produce test data to test downstream operators Reactive Operators Introduce Operators Show the use of marble diagrams Explain some commonly used operators Callback operators Schedulers (Multithreading) Thread usage of subscriber and consumer Using the subscribeOn method Introduce the Scheduler interface Using the observeOn method Backpressure Strategies for dealing with Backpressure ?reactive pull? backpressure Exception Handling Handling errors in onError Exception handling strategies Using onErrorReturn or onErrorNext operators Using the retry operators The Global Error Handler Spring Data Review Quick review of Spring Data repositories Query return types Defining Query methods Pagination and sorting R2DBC Reactive Relational Database Connectivity DatabaseClient Performing CRUD operations Reactive Query annotated methods Spring WebFlux: Introduction Annotated Controllers Functional Endpoints WebFlux configuration Creating a reactive REST endpoint Defining flows Defining the application flow Actions Defining decision Navigating flows RouterFunction View Technologies View technologies Using Thymeleaf to create the view View Configuration Spring WebClient: Introduction to WebClient Working with asynchronous and streaming APIs Making requests Handling the response Lab: WebClient WebTestClient Testing WebFlux server endpoints Testing controllers or functions Define integration tests Introduction to Spring Reactive WebSockets Be familiar with the basics of WebSockets Understand the HTTP handshake and upgrade Name some of the advantages of WebSockets Defining the WebSocket WebSocket Message Handling WebSocketSession Implementing the WebSockethandler Creating a Browser WebSocket Client WebSocket STOMP Streaming (or Simple) text-orientated messaging protocol Introduce SockJS Connecting to the STOMP endpoint Configuring the message broker STOMP destinations Reactive WebSocket Reactive WebSocket support Implement the reactive WebSocketHandler BigData Introduce Big Data Explain the need for enhanced data storage Introduction to MongoDB JavaScript Object Notation Overview Introduce Binary JSON (BSON) Starting the database Creating Collections and Documents Executing ?simple? database commands Introduce the ObjectID Searching for documents using query operators Updating and deleting documents MongoDB Compass Spring and MongoDB MongoDB Support in Spring Data MongoClient and MongoTemplate Spring Data MongoDB configuration @EnableMongoRepositories Adding documents to the database The @Document and @Field annotations Polymorphism and the _class property The Criteria object Spring Data MongoDB MongoRepository Field naming strategy Using JSON queries to find documents The @PersistenceConstructor annotation Reactive Repositories with MongoDB Using reactive repositories ReactiveMongoTemplate RxJava or Reactor Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Reactive Spring (TT3355 ) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Reactive Spring (TT3355 ) 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 introductory-level course is for experienced DBAs who will be working with MongoDB. In order to gain the most from this course you should have: Prior practical experience in Database Administration Experience working with Linux and be comfortable working with command line Overview This skills-focused course is approximately 50% hands-on. 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, guided by our expert team, attendees will explore: The MongoDB Basic Architecture and Installation MongoDB administration User Management MongoDB security Indexes Backup & Recovery High Availability / Replication Diagnostics & Troubleshooting MongoDB is fast becoming the database of choice for big data applications, being one of the most popular and widely implemented NoSQL databases. Its scalability, robustness, and flexibility have made it extremely popular among business enterprises who use it to implement a variety of activities including social communications, analytics, content management, archiving and other activities. This has led to an increased demand for MongoDB administrators who have the skills to handle cross functional duties. Geared for experienced DBAs, MongoDB for DBAs is a three-day hands-on course that explores the concepts, architecture and pitfalls of managing a MongoDB installation. This course is targeted to the DBA who is familiar with the concepts and tasks of working with a Relational database and is not responsible for a NoSQL MongoDB database. You will learn the critical aspects of MongoDB and use it to solve data management challenges. You will learn to manage MongoDB effectively by gaining expertise in MongoDB administration tools, syntax, MongoDB installations, configurations, security, troubleshooting, backup, scaling and many other features. The focus of this course is on practical skills and applying the DBA existing database knowledge to a MongoDB installation. Introduction to MongoDB Basic Architecture and Installation Differentiate database categories Learn MongoDB design goals List MongoDB tools Describe JSON and BSON Understanding the basic concepts of a Database Database categories: What is NoSQL? Why NoSQL? Benefit over RDBMS Types of NoSQL Database, and NoSQL vs. SQL Comparison, ACID & Base Property CAP Theorem, implementing NoSQL and what is MongoDB? Graph Database Overview of MongoDB, Design Goals for MongoDB Server and Database, MongoDB tools Understanding the following: Collection, Documents and Key/Values, etc., Introduction to JSON and BSON documents Environment setup (live Handson) and using various MongoDB tools available in the MongoDB Package MongoDB Administration Take database backup and restore MongoDB© Export and import data from/ to a MongoDB© instance Check server status and DB status Monitor various resource utilization of a mongod instance Understand various optimization strategies Administration concepts in MongoDB Monitoring issues related to Database Monitoring at Server, Database, Collection level, and various Monitoring tools related to MongoDB Database Profiling, Locks, Memory Usage, No of connections, page fault etc., Backup and Recovery Methods for MongoDB Export and Import of Data to and from MongoDB Run time configuration of MongoDB Production notes/ best practices Data Managements in MongoDB (Capped Collections/ Expired data from TTL), TTL Collection Features GridFS Memory-Mapped Files Journaling Mechanics Storage Engines Power of 2-Sized Allocations No Padding Allocation Strategy Diagnosing Performance Issues Optimization Strategies for MongoDB Configure Tag Sets for Replica Set. Optimize Query Performance Monitoring Strategies for MongoDB . MongoDB Utilities MongoDB Commands MongoDB Management Service (MMS) Data Backup Strategies in MongoDB Copying Underlying Data Files Backup with MongoDump Fsync and Lock MongoDB Ops Manager Backup Software Security Strategies in MongoDB Authentication Implementation in MongoDB . Authentication in a Replica set Authentication on Sharded Clusters Authorization End-to-End Auditing for Compliance User Management Create a User Administrator. Add a User to a Database. Create/Assign User a Role. Verify/Modify a User Access/Privileges. Change a User?s Password MongoDB Security Knowing security concepts in MongoDB Understand how Authentication and Authorisation works Security Introduction Security Concepts Indexes Index Introduction, Index Concepts, Index Types Index Properties Index Creation and Indexing Reference Introduction to Aggregation Aggregation Approach to Aggregation sort Order Pipeline Operators and Indexes Text Indexes Aggregate Pipeline Stages Text Search MapReduce Index Creation Aggregation Operations Index Creation on Replica Set Remove, Modify, and Rebuild Indexes Listing Indexes Measure Index Use Control Index Use Index Use Reporting Geospatial Indexes MongoDB?s Geospatial Query Operators GeoWith Operator Backup & Recovery Import and Export MongoDB Data Restore and recovery of MongoDB(Including point in time Recovery) Restore a Replica Set from MongoDB Backups Recover Data after an Unexpected Shutdown Backup and Restore with Filesystem Snapshots Back Up and Restore with MongoDB Tools Backup and Restore Sharded Clusters High Availability (Replication ) Understand the concept of Replication in MongoDB© ? Create a production like Replica Set Introduction to Replication (High Availability), Concepts around Replication What is Replica Set and Master Slave Replication? Type of Replication in MongoDB How to setup a replicated cluster & managing replica sets etc., Master-Slave Replication Replica Set in MongoDB Automatic Failover Replica Set Members Write Concern Write Concern Levels Write Concern for a Replica Set Modify Default Write Concern Read Preference Read Preference Modes Blocking for Replication Tag Set Configure Tag Sets for Replica set. Replica Set Deployment Strategies . Replica Set Deployment Patterns Oplog File Replication State and Local Database, Replication Administration Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Troubleshoot slow queries Diagnose connectivity problems Understand diagnostic tools Learn common production issues Learn fixes and solutions. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to MongoDB for DBAs (TTDB4680) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to MongoDB for DBAs (TTDB4680) 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 This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications.This course also is for individuals who are interested in taking Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. Courses 20703-1A and 20703-2A, or equivalent knowledge and skills, are necessary to prepare for this exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to:Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment.Analyze data by using queries and reports.Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Microsoft Exchange Server.Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client.Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering.Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments.Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems.Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages.Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs.Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure compliance settings and data access for users and devices.Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager.Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Additionally, this course, in conjunction with Microsoft Official Course 20703-2A, helps certification candidates prepare for Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. Managing computers and mobile devices in the enterprise Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager tools Searching in the Configuration Manager console Using Windows PowerShell with Configuration Manager Using Configuration Manager Service Manager to manage components Monitoring site and component status Reviewing log files by using the Configuration Manager Trace tool Explain how to use Configuration Manager to address the challenges of managing systems and users in today?s enterprise. Describe the Configuration Manager architecture. Describe the management tools that you use to perform administrative functions for Configuration Manager. Describe the tools that you use to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager site. Analyzing data using queries and reports Introduction to queries Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Lab : Creating and running queriesConfiguring boundaries and resource discovery Creating data queries Creating subselect queries Creating status message queries Lab : Configuring SSRS Configuring a reporting services point Creating a report by using Report Builder Create and configure data and status message queries. Configure and manage SSRS and the reporting services point. Preparing the management infrastructure to support PCs and mobile devices Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups Configuring resource discovery Configuring the Exchange Server Connector for mobile device management Configuring user and device collections Lab : Configuring boundaries and resource discovery Configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and fallback relationships Configuring Active Directory discovery methods Lab : Configuring user and device collections Creating a device collection Creating a user collection Configuring a maintenance window Configure boundaries and boundary groups. Configure resource discovery. Configure the Exchange Server connector mobile device management. Organize resources using device and user collections. Deploying and managing clients Overview of the Configuration Manager client Deploying the Configuration Manager client Configuring and monitoring client status Managing client settings in Configuration Manager Lab : Deploying the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager client software Preparing the site for client installation Deploying the Configuration Manager client software by using client push installation Lab : Configuring and monitoring client status Configuring and monitoring client health status Lab : Managing client settings Configuring client settings Describe the requirements and considerations for installing the Configuration Manager client software. Deploy the Configuration Manager client software. Configure and monitor client status. Manage Configuration Manager client settings. Managing inventory for PCs and applications Overview of inventory collection Configuring hardware and software inventory Managing inventory collection Configuring software metering Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence Lab : Configuring and managing inventory collection Configuring and managing hardware inventory Lab : Configuring software metering Configuring software metering Lab : Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence Preparing the site for Asset Intelligence Configuring Asset Intelligence Monitoring license agreements by using Asset Intelligence Viewing Asset Intelligence reports Describe inventory collection. Configure and collect hardware and software inventory. Manage inventory collection. Configure software metering. Configure Asset Intelligence. Distributing and managing content used for deployments Preparing the infrastructure for content management Distributing and managing content on distribution points Lab : Distributing and managing content for deployments Installing a new distribution point Managing content distribution Prepare the infrastructure for content management. Distribute and manage content on distribution points. Deploying and managing applications Overview of application management Creating applications Deploying applications Managing applications Deploying virtual applications by using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional) Deploying and managing Windows Store apps Lab : Creating and deploying applications Installing and configuring the Application Catalog roles Creating applications with requirements Deploying applications Lab : Managing application supersedence and removal Managing application supersedence Uninstalling the Excel Viewer application Lab : Deploying virtual applications by using Configuration Manager (Optional) Configuring support for App-V Deploying virtual applications Lab : Using Configuration Manager to deploy Windows Store apps Configuring support for sideloading Windows Store apps Configuring a Windows Store app Deploying Windows 10 apps to users Describe the application management features of Configuration Manager. Create applications. Deploy applications. Manage applications. Configure and deploy virtual applications. Configure and deploy Windows Store apps. Maintaining software updates for managed PCs The software updates process Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates Managing software updates Configuring automatic deployment rules Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates Lab : Configuring the site for software updates Configuring and synchronizing the software update point Lab : Deploying and managing software updates Determining software update compliance Deploying software updates to clients Configuring automatic deployment rules Describe how the software updates feature integrates with Configuration Manager. Prepare the Configuration Manager site for software updates. Manage the evaluation and deployment of software updates. Configure automatic deployment rules. Monitor and troubleshoot software updates. Implementing Endpoint Protection for managed PCs Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies Lab : Implementing Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection Configuring the System Center Endpoint Protection point and client settings Configuring and deploying Endpoint Protection policies Monitoring Endpoint Protection Configure Endpoint Protection to detect and remediate malware and security vulnerabilities. Configure, deploy, and manage Endpoint Protection policies. Managing compliance and secure data access Overview of Compliance Settings Configuring compliance sett

Masterclasses? Refreshers? Introductions? It depends what you're looking for and where you want to pitch them, but here are six tried-and-tested highly focused sessions that organisations can take individually or as a series, to help develop their teams' project management capabilities one topic at a time. Objectives for each individual session are set out below, as part of the session outlines. Taken together, as a series, however, these modules are an ideal opportunity to develop your team's levels of project management capability maturity, whether that's by introducing them to the basic principles, refreshing them on best practice, or giving them the opportunity to really drill down into a specific area of challenge in your particular operating environment. Session outlines 1 Stakeholder management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand why stakeholders matter to projects Be able to identify and engage stakeholders Be able to categorise stakeholders by their significance 1 Key principles What does 'stakeholder' mean - in theory? What does this mean in practice? Why stakeholders matter Consequences of missing stakeholders The stakeholder management process:IdentifyAssessPlanEngage 2 Identifying stakeholders Rapid listing CPIG analysis PESTLE analysis Drawing on the knowledge and experience of others Other ways to identify stakeholders 3 Assessing stakeholders Which stakeholders are significant? Stakeholder radar Power-interest maps Power-attitude maps 4 Planning The adoption curve Dealing with obstacles Who should engage which stakeholder? How should the project's organisation be structured? How will communication happen? 5 Engaging Seven principles of stakeholder engagement 2 Requirements and prioritisation Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how clarity of requirements contributes to project success Use different techniques for prioritising requirements Agree requirements with stakeholders Manage changes to requirements 1 Understanding and managing stakeholder needs and expectations What are 'requirements'? What is 'requirements management'? Sources of requirements - and the role of stakeholders Are stakeholders sufficiently expert to specify their needs? Do they understand the detail of what they want, or do they need help to tease that out? What do stakeholders want to achieve? Working within constraints Prioritising requirements - three techniques 2 MoSCoW prioritisation 'Must have', should have', 'could have, 'won't have this time' When to use MoSCoW 3 The Kano Model Customer satisfaction - 'attractive' and 'must-be' qualities When to use Kano 4 Value-based prioritisation Understanding risk v value Using risk v value to prioritise features and schedules 5 Agreeing requirements Perfect v 'good enough' Establishing acceptance criteria Requirements traceability Agreeing project scope 6 Changing requirements Why requirements change Why change control matters Impact on projects A formal change control process Paying for change - managing change for different types of project 3 Estimating Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the different purposes estimates satisfy Be able to use different estimating techniques Understand how to achieve different levels of accuracy 1 Key principles What's an estimate? Informed guesswork What needs to be estimated? Costs, resources, effort, duration Tolerances Precision v accuracy 2 Estimating through the lifecycle Start Plan Do 3 Early estimates Comparative ('analogous') estimating Parametric estimating Using multiple estimating techniques 4 Bottom-up estimating Bottom-up ('analytical') estimating Pros Cons 5 Three-point estimating Three-point ('PERT': Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) estimating Uncertainty and the range of estimates Calculating a weighted average Three-point with bottom-up 4 Scheduling Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how to create a viable schedule Be able to use different forms of schedule Understand the concept of the critical path 1 Key principles The planning horizon Rolling wave planning Release planning 2 Viable scheduling Creating a viable schedule Define the scope Sequence the work Identify the risks and build in mitigations Identify the resources Estimate the effort and durations Check resource availability Refine until a workable schedule is produced 3 Critical path analysis The critical path Network diagrams Sequence logic Practical application:Network diagram with estimated durationsThe 'forward pass'The 'backward pass'Calculating total floatIdentifying the critical pathCalculating free float Gantt charts 5 Risk and issue management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the difference between risks and issues Be able to identify and assess risks Understand ways of mitigating risks Manage issues 1 Key principles Understanding risk Threats and opportunities The risk management processPreparation - proactive risk managementThe process - identify, assess, plan, implementStakeholder communication Roles and responsibilities Risk management strategy The risk register Risk appetite 2 Risk identification Brainstorming Interviews Assumption analysis Checklists 3 Risk assessment and prioritisation Probability, impact and proximity Triggers Qualitative risk assessment Qualitative impact assessment Qualitative probability assessment Probability / impact grid Bubble charts Risk tolerance 4 Planning countermeasures To mitigate or not to mitigate? Categories of risk response Avoid and exploit Reduce and enhance Transfer Share Accept Contingency Secondary risks 5 Issue management What is an issue? Tolerances Issues and tolerances The PRINCE2 view of issues Ownership of issues An issue management process Issue register 6 Budgeting and cost control Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand what to include in a budget - and why Choose - and use - the appropriate estimating technique Align the budget with the schedule Understand how to monitor spend and control costs Trouble-shoot effectively to get projects back within budget Session format Flexible. The session can be tailored to the participants' average level of project management maturity - a 60-minute session (delivered virtually) is an effective introduction. A 90-minute session allows for more in-depth treatment. A half-day session (face-to-face or virtual) gives time for a more challenging workshop, particularly to discuss specific cost control issues with any of the participants' current projects. 1 Where is the money coming from? Can we pay from revenue? Do we need to borrow? How long will the project take to pay back? The lifecycle of the budget Through-life costs Stakeholder involvement 2 Estimating costs Reminder: the relationship between estimates Reminder: possible estimating techniques What do we need to estimate?PeopleEquipmentMaterialsFacilities and operating costsWork package estimateEstimated project costs Estimating agile projects 3 Aligning budget and schedule Scheduling and financial periods Spreading the budget 4 Reserves and agreeing the budget Contingency reserve Management reserve Agreeing the budget 5 Cost control Planned spend over time Actual spend over time Work completed over time Evaluating different scenarios: delivery v spend 6 Trouble-shooting Why are we where we are? What has caused the project to spend at the rate it is? Why is it delivering at the rate it is? What are the root causes? What can we do about it?

Elevate Your Social Media Marketing with Personalized Coaching   Our one-to-one coaching sessions offer practical and strategic social media support for small business owners, marketing managers, and social media managers. Let us inspire you with fresh ideas and help you enhance your social media marketing efforts.   Before the session, we'll send you a brief questionnaire to gather essential details about your brand, social media objectives, and processes. This information will be formalized into a clear set of aims and objectives for the session.   After the session, you'll receive tailored coaching notes summarizing key takeaways and providing clear next steps to implement right away. Topics Typically Covered: Aligning social media and business objectives Identifying and reaching your ideal target audience Competitor analysis and successful techniques Selecting the right social media platforms Content brainstorming and gathering, including hashtags, video, and photography Social media management: frequency, scheduling, and useful apps Overview of social media advertising Practical demonstrations of tactics

Getting Started The Master of Business Administration Top Up is a prestigious postgraduate qualification that leading employers highly value. The programme is designed to enhance business managers' strategic thinking and decision-making and develop their critical understanding of business management. The programme is designed for individuals who hold a Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. This programme covers the core business sectors: entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, statistics, finance, business ethics, business law, managerial economics, business strategy and analysis, operations, administration and communication. This programme, qualified from UK business schools, is well acknowledged and globally respected as it dominates critical thinking and research. MBA can also help you specialise in a new industry you want to move to or in your current sector. This professional qualification improves the chances of progression in a career path. This qualification helps the learner to oversee, supervise and allocate the operations in a business firm. The programme aims to make the candidate capable of understanding the functional aspects of a company and acquiring the skills for communication and decision-making. The MBA Top-Up programme is awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. About Awarding Body Anglia Ruskin University began in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art founded by William Beaumont. It was then merged with the Cambridge shire College of Arts and Technology and the Essex Institute of Higher Education and was renamed Anglia Polytechnic. It was then given university status in 1992 and renamed Anglia Ruskin University in 2005. The university has campuses in the UK (Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough), as well as they are partnered with institutions around the world including Berlin, Budapest, Trinidad, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Assessment Major Project No examinations Entry Requirements Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or any equivalent diploma Further, candidates are also required to demonstrate their English language proficiency. Progression An MBA graduate can pursue a fruitful career in many industries. MBA can open career opportunities in various sectors such as banking and financial services, investment banking, management consulting, insurance, hospitality, media, information technology (IT) and marketing. MBA is often a pathway to promotion or a career change as you will gain a professional reputation and develop essential skills in the sector one chooses to pursue. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure MBA Top-Up Programme Structure Dissertation (Major Project) Delivery Methods The MBA Top-Up programme is awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Security engineer Network engineer Network designer Network administrator Systems engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Network manager Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe information security concepts and strategies within the network Describe common TCP/IP, network application, and endpoint attacks Describe how various network security technologies work together to guard against attacks Implement access control on Cisco ASA appliance and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall Describe and implement basic email content security features and functions provided by Cisco Email Security Appliance Describe and implement web content security features and functions provided by Cisco Web Security Appliance Describe Cisco Umbrella security capabilities, deployment models, policy management, and Investigate console Introduce VPNs and describe cryptography solutions and algorithms Describe Cisco secure site-to-site connectivity solutions and explain how to deploy Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS) Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI)-based point-to-point IPsec VPNs, and point-to-point IPsec VPN on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Describe and deploy Cisco secure remote access connectivity solutions and describe how to configure 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication Provide basic understanding of endpoint security and describe Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints architecture and basic features Examine various defenses on Cisco devices that protect the control and management plane Configure and verify Cisco IOS software Layer 2 and Layer 3 data plane controls Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise and Stealthwatch Cloud solutions Describe basics of cloud computing and common cloud attacks and how to secure cloud environment The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 course helps you prepare for the Cisco© CCNP© Security and CCIE© Security certifications and for senior-level security roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement core Cisco security solutions to provide advanced threat protection against cybersecurity attacks. You will learn security for networks, cloud and content, endpoint protection, secure network access, visibility, and enforcements. You will get extensive hands-on experience deploying Cisco Firepower© Next-Generation Firewall and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewall; configuring access control policies, mail policies, and 802.1X Authentication; and more. You will get introductory practice on Cisco Stealthwatch© Enterprise and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud threat detection features. This course, including the self-paced material, helps prepare you to take the exam, Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (350-701 SCOR), which leads to the new CCNP Security, CCIE Security, and the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certifications. Describing Information Security Concepts* Information Security Overview Assets, Vulnerabilities, and Countermeasures Managing Risk Vulnerability Assessment Understanding Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Describing Common TCP/IP Attacks* Legacy TCP/IP Vulnerabilities IP Vulnerabilities Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Vulnerabilities TCP Vulnerabilities User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Vulnerabilities Attack Surface and Attack Vectors Reconnaissance Attacks Access Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Reflection and Amplification Attacks Spoofing Attacks Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Attacks Describing Common Network Application Attacks* Password Attacks Domain Name System (DNS)-Based Attacks DNS Tunneling Web-Based Attacks HTTP 302 Cushioning Command Injections SQL Injections Cross-Site Scripting and Request Forgery Email-Based Attacks Describing Common Endpoint Attacks* Buffer Overflow Malware Reconnaissance Attack Gaining Access and Control Gaining Access via Social Engineering Gaining Access via Web-Based Attacks Exploit Kits and Rootkits Privilege Escalation Post-Exploitation Phase Angler Exploit Kit Describing Network Security Technologies Defense-in-Depth Strategy Defending Across the Attack Continuum Network Segmentation and Virtualization Overview Stateful Firewall Overview Security Intelligence Overview Threat Information Standardization Network-Based Malware Protection Overview Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Overview Next Generation Firewall Overview Email Content Security Overview Web Content Security Overview Threat Analytic Systems Overview DNS Security Overview Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Overview Identity and Access Management Overview Virtual Private Network Technology Overview Network Security Device Form Factors Overview Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Cisco ASA Deployment Types Cisco ASA Interface Security Levels Cisco ASA Objects and Object Groups Network Address Translation Cisco ASA Interface Access Control Lists (ACLs) Cisco ASA Global ACLs Cisco ASA Advanced Access Policies Cisco ASA High Availability Overview Deploying Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Firepower NGFW Deployments Cisco Firepower NGFW Packet Processing and Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Objects Cisco Firepower NGFW Network Address Translation (NAT) Cisco Firepower NGFW Prefilter Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Access Control Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Security Intelligence Cisco Firepower NGFW Discovery Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW IPS Policies Cisco Firepower NGFW Malware and File Policies Deploying Email Content Security Cisco Email Content Security Overview Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Overview Email Pipeline Overview Public and Private Listeners Host Access Table Overview Recipient Access Table Overview Mail Policies Overview Protection Against Spam and Graymail Anti-virus and Anti-malware Protection Outbreak Filters Content Filters Data Loss Prevention Email Encryption Deploying Web Content Security Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) Overview Deployment Options Network Users Authentication Secure HTTP (HTTPS) Traffic Decryption Access Policies and Identification Profiles Acceptable Use Controls Settings Anti-Malware Protection Deploying Cisco Umbrella* Cisco Umbrella Architecture Deploying Cisco Umbrella Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client Managing Cisco Umbrella Cisco Umbrella Investigate Overview and Concepts Explaining VPN Technologies and Cryptography VPN Definition VPN Types Secure Communication and Cryptographic Services Keys in Cryptography Public Key Infrastructure Introducing Cisco Secure Site-to-Site VPN Solutions Site-to-Site VPN Topologies IPsec VPN Overview IPsec Static Crypto Maps IPsec Static Virtual Tunnel Interface Dynamic Multipoint VPN Cisco IOS FlexVPN Deploying Cisco IOS VTI-Based Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs Cisco IOS VTIs Static VTI Point-to-Point IPsec Internet Key Exchange (IKE) v2 VPN Configuration Deploying Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW Point-to-Point VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW Cisco ASA Point-to-Point VPN Configuration Cisco Firepower NGFW Point-to-Point VPN Configuration Introducing Cisco Secure Remote Access VPN Solutions Remote Access VPN Components Remote Access VPN Technologies Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Overview Deploying Remote Access SSL VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW Remote Access Configuration Concepts Connection Profiles Group Policies Cisco ASA Remote Access VPN Configuration Cisco Firepower NGFW Remote Access VPN Configuration Explaining Cisco Secure Network Access Solutions Cisco Secure Network Access Cisco Secure Network Access Components AAA Role in Cisco Secure Network Access Solution Cisco Identity Services Engine Cisco TrustSec Describing 802.1X Authentication 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) EAP Methods Role of Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) in 802.1X Communications RADIUS Change of Authorization Configuring 802.1X Authentication Cisco Catalyst© Switch 802.1X Configuration Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) 802.1X Configuration Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 802.1X Configuration Supplicant 802.1x Configuration Cisco Central Web Authentication Describing Endpoint Security Technologies* Host-Based Personal Firewall Host-Based Anti-Virus Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System Application Whitelists and Blacklists Host-Based Malware Protection Sandboxing Overview File Integrity Checking Deploying Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints* Cisco AMP for Endpoints Architecture Cisco AMP for Endpoints Engines Retrospective Security with Cisco AMP Cisco AMP Device and File Trajectory Managing Cisco AMP for Endpoints Introducing Network Infrastructure Protection* Identifying Network Device Planes Control Plane Security Controls Management Plane Security Controls Network Telemetry Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls Layer 3 Data Plane Security Controls Deploying Control Plane Security Controls* Infrastructure ACLs Control Plane Policing Control Plane Protection Routing Protocol Security Deploying Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls* Overview of Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls Virtual LAN (VLAN)-Based Attacks Mitigation Sp