2014 Courses delivered Live Online

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators System engineers System integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Introduce troubleshooting principles and procedures Practice Linux commands that aid in the troubleshooting process Use command-line interfaces, log files, and the vSphere Client to diagnose and resolve problems in the vSphere environment Explain the purpose of key vSphere log files Monitor and optimize compute, network, and storage performance on ESXi hosts Monitor and optimize vCenter Server performance Identify networking problems based on reported symptoms, validate and troubleshoot the reported problem, identify the root cause and implement the appropriate resolution Analyze storage failure scenarios using a logical troubleshooting methodology, identify the root cause, and apply the appropriate resolution to resolve the problem Troubleshoot vSphere cluster failure scenarios and analyze possible causes Diagnose common VMware vSphere High Availability problems and provide solutions Identify and validate VMware ESXi™ host and VMware vCenter Server problems, analyze failure scenarios, and select the correct resolution Troubleshoot virtual machine problems, including migration problems, snapshot problems, and connection problems Troubleshoot performance problems with vSphere components This five-day, accelerated, hands-on training course is a blend of the VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale and VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting courses. This Fast Track course includes topics from each of these advanced courses to equip experienced VMware administrators with the knowledge and skills to effectively optimize and troubleshoot vSphere at an expert level. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Troubleshooting Define the scope of troubleshooting Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems Apply a troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and improve troubleshooting efficiency Troubleshooting Tools Use command-line tools (such as Linux commands, vSphere CLI, ESXCLI) to identify and troubleshoot vSphere problems Identify important vSphere log files and interpret the log file contents Network Optimization Explain performance features of network adapters Explain the performance features of vSphere networking Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics Troubleshooting Virtual Networking Analyze and resolve standard switch and distributed switch problems Analyze virtual machine connectivity problems and fix them Examine common management network connectivity problems and restore configurations Storage Optimization Describe storage queue types and other factors that affect storage performance Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics Troubleshooting Storage Troubleshoot and resolve storage (iSCSI, NFS, and VMware vSphere© VMFS) connectivity and configuration problems Analyze and resolve common VM snapshot problems Identify multipathing-related problems, including common causes of permanent device loss (PDL) and all paths down (APD) events and resolve these problems CPU Optimization Explain the CPU scheduler operation and other features that affect CPU performance Explain NUMA and vNUMA support Use esxtop to monitor key CPU performance metrics Memory Optimization Explain ballooning, memory compression, and host-swapping techniques for memory reclamation when memory is overcommitted Use esxtop to monitor key memory performance metrics Troubleshooting vSphere Clusters Identify and recover from problems related to vSphere HA Analyze and resolve VMware vSphere© vMotion© configuration and operational problems Analyze and resolve common VMware vSphere© Distributed Resource Scheduler? problems Troubleshooting Virtual Machines Identify possible causes and resolve virtual machine power-on problems Troubleshoot virtual machine connection state problems Resolve problems seen during VMware Tools? installations vCenter Server Performance Optimization Describe the factors that influence vCenter Server performance Use VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? tools to monitor resource use Troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi Analyze and fix problems with vCenter Server services Analyze and fix vCenter Server database problems Examine ESXi host and vCenter Server failure scenarios and resolve the problems

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Overview This two-day intensive course is ideal for finance professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in options trading and volatility management. The course will cover option pricing and risk management techniques. Exploring differences between physical and cash-settled options European versus American/Bermudan options, and the implications of deferred premiums. Examining the role of volatility in option pricing & Managing First-Generation Exotics. Who the course is for Derivative traders Quants and research analysts Fund managers, fund of funds Structured product teams Financial and valuation controllers Risk managers and regulators Bank and corporate treasury managers IT Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview Interest Rate Options are an essential part of the derivatives marketplace. This 3-Day programme will equip you to use, price, manage and evaluate interest rate options and related instruments. The course starts with a detailed review of option theory, from a practitioner’s viewpoint. Then we cover the key products in the rates world (caps/floors, swaptions, Bermudans) and their applications, plus the related products (such as CMS) that contain significant ’hidden’ optionality. We finish with a detailed look at the volatility surface in rates, and how we model vol dynamics (including a detailed examination of SABR). The programme includes extensive practical exercises using Excel spreadsheets for valuation and risk-management, which participants can take away for immediate implementation Who the course is for This course is designed for anyone who wishes to be able to price, use, market, manage or evaluate interest rate derivatives. Interest-rate sales / traders / structurers / quants IT Bank Treasury ALM Central Bank and Government Treasury Funding managers Insurance Investment managers Fixed Income portfolio managers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview This is a 1 Day Product course and as such is designed for participants who wish to improve the depth of their technical knowledge surrounding Exotic Options. Who the course is for Equity and Derivative sales Equity and Derivative traders Equity & Derivatives structurers Quants IT Equity portfolio managers Insurance Company investment managers Risk managers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview The first half of the course will cover all the essential tools of the currency markets – spot FX, forwards, FX swaps and NDFs. We look both at the pricing of these products and also how customers use them. The afternoon session will cover a range of important topics beyond the scope of an elementary course on currency options. We start with a quick review of the key concepts and terminology, and then we look at the key exotics (barriers and digitals) and how they are used to create the most popular customer combinations. We move on to look at the currently most-popular 2nd generation exotics, such as Accumulators, Faders and Target Redemption structures. Who the course is for FX Sales, traders, structurers, quants Financial engineers Risk Managers IT Bank Treasury ALM Central Bank and Government Treasury Funding managers Insurance Investment managers Fixed Income portfolio managers Regulators Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students with previous Citrix ADC experience, and best suited for individuals who will be deploying Citrix Application Delivery Management to administer a Citrix Networking environment or optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. Overview Manage multiple Citrix ADC platforms centrallyOrchestrate configuration changesReport on transactions passing through the Citrix ADC environmentVisualize infrastructure and plan expansion Master the deployment and usage of Citrix Application Delivery Management with this two-day management and optimization course. Students will gain the skills needed to automate and manage network services for scale out of application architectures, and to optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. The curriculum focuses on centrally managing multiple Citrix ADC platforms, orchestrating configuration changes, reporting on transactions, visualizing infrastructure and planning infrastructure expansion. Students will also learn how to implement Citrix ADC features, including caching, frontend optimization, Citrix ADC web logging and TCP/HTTP optimization, to optimize traffic managed by your Citrix networking environment. Citrix Application Delivery Management Introduction An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing and Monitoring Application Delivery Management An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing Citrix ADC Configuration Application Management StyleBooks Configuration Management Citrix ADC Web Logging Understanding Web Traffic Installing and configuring Citrix ADC Web Logging Troubleshooting Citrix ADC Web Logging Citrix ADC Integrated Caching Introduction to Integrated Caching Static and Dynamic Content Request and Response Process Flow Understanding Cache Policies Identifying Content Group Settings Front-End Optimization Improving Content Delivery Front-End Optimization Use Cases Understanding Minification CSS Optimizations Tuning and Optimizations Connections on the Citrix ADC Connection Profiles Queuing on the Citrix ADC Connection Tuning Practices

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for System Engineers/Administrators; Backup/Virtualization Administrators; Solution Architects/Consultants Overview By the end of the course, students should be able to:Maximize your expertise on consulting/professional services for the Veeam Availability Suite solutionAim for the VMCA title and comply with some of the certifications requirements for Platinum ProPartners and Veeam Accredited Service Partners (VASPs)Gain professional advantage with the highest level of Veeam technical certification This course covers Veeam Availability Suite? design and optimization and is based on best practices from Veeam solutions architects. IntroductionDesign & Sizing DNS and name resolution Veeam backup server Backup and replication database Proxy server Transport modes Repository server WAN accelerator Interaction with hypervisors Infrastructure Stages of Proof of Concept Assessment using Veeam ONE? Important data to collect (Veeam ONE + infrastructure accounts) Security Permissions Design Scenario: Part 1 Discovery Create a design based on the customer environment Optimizations Backup and replication database Proxy server Repository server WAN accelerator Tape Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager Indexing Antivirus on Veeam servers and guest VM (if VSS is used) Protecting Veeam Backup & Replication? configuration Design Scenario: Part 2 Create a design based on the customer?s evolving environment Automation Veeam backup server VMware vSphere tags Audit & Compliance Auditing Compliance SureBackup© and SureReplica Troubleshooting Deep dive into reading log files Common issues Troubleshooting mode (SureBackup/SureReplica)

In this webinar, we will explore the power of customer reviews and how they can significantly impact your reputation and attract more customers to your business. Join us as we delve into the strategies and best practices for leveraging reviews to enhance your online presence and ultimately drive growth. Whether you're a small business owner, a marketer, or a customer service professional, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and actionable tips to optimise your review management approach.

Overview This 3-day course focuses on covering the foundations of equity markets, including practical experience with equity swaps and options. During this course you will learn: How to use equity swaps, dividend swaps, equity index options and single name options. Applications of these products are shown across a variety of strategies across volatility trading, corporate finance and investment management. Key issues in pricing and risk management. Who the course is for Equity and Derivative sales, traders, structurers, quants and relevant IT personnel Asset allocation managers and equity portfolio managers Company finance executives, corporate treasurers and investment bankers Risk managers, finance, IPV professionals, auditors and accountants Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now