Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for System installersSystem integratorsSystem administratorsNetwork administratorsSolutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Describe the Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit software architecture and Linux system fundamentalsDescribe the major differences between classic Cisco IOS XR software and Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit software on the ASR 9000 Series routersMigrate an ASR 9000 Series router from classic IOS XR software to Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit softwarePerform and explain Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit software installationsConfigure and describe Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit software features The Cisco ASR 9000 Series IOS XR 64-Bit Software Migration and Operational Enhancements (IOSXR211) v1.0 course covers the migration from classic 32-bit Cisco IOS© XR software to Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit software on the Cisco© ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. This course will also examine the software architecture, boot process, and auto-provisioning of the Cisco IOS XR 64-bit software, as well as showing you how to install Cisco IOS XR and third-party software packages. In addition, it will investigate data models and show you how to implement telemetry, model-driven programmability, and application hosting services. Software Architecture and Linux Fundamentals Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Fundamentals Cisco ASR 9000 Series IOS XR 64-Bit Software vs. Classic 32-Bit Software Exploring Linux Fundamentals Creating User Profiles Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Installation Examining Resource Allocations and Media Mappings Migrating to Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Examining the Boot Process Performing Disaster Recovery Installing Software Packages Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Features Investigating Data Models Implementing Telemetry Exploring Model-Driven Programmability Employing Application Hosting
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Primary audience: IT administrators, architects, and business leaders who already manage Nutanix clusters in the datacenter, but who would like more in-depth knowledge of Nutanix datacenter administration. Anyone seeking preparation for the Nutanix Platform Professional (NPP) Advanced certification (in development).Secondary audience: Managers and technical staff seeking more detailed information before making a purchase decision. Overview Protect intellectual property and company data to guarantee business continuity with a complete, advanced data protection strategy.Practice advanced datacenter management procedures using hands on labs.Get the most out of Nutanix systems by maximizing configuration and operation for peak efficiency.Validate new skills by preparing for and completing the Nutanix Platform Professional Advanced certification. The Nutanix AAPM Advanced Administration & Performance Management course is an advanced level training program for experienced Nutanix data center administrators, technicians, and support personnel.The course features comprehensive coverage of performance management for Nutanix clusters, including options for performance optimization, troubleshooting issues and tuning. Learn through hands-on labs to monitor system performance, advanced networking and storage to help optimize data center administration.Advanced Administration explains in detail how to use the major Acropolis services such as Acropolis Block Services (ABS) and Acropolis File Services (AFS). The course also explains how to define and manage assets and applications using Calm, including how to connect to clouds, automation of the Life Cycle Management (LCM) application, and how to implement and configure Self Service Portal and governance.Take advantage of Flash mode to improve system performance as well as how to effectively clone and delete VMs, move them between storage containers, and how to manage VMs (tagging, sizing, migration). Performance ManagementManaging Controller VM ServicesAdvanced Virtual Machine AdministrationImplementing Business Continuity/Disaster RecoveryConfiguring Advanced NetworkingCustomizing Security ServicesManaging Acropolis ServicesPrism Central Management
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for anyone who finds themselves needing to improve their negotiating skills in the workplace. Overview Develop the skills necessary for successful negotiation. Identify key negotiation concepts and strategies. Learn the key elements in preparing for negotiation to help ensure success. Develop a BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) before starting negotiation. Identify what we bring to the negotiation table that could get in the way of successful negotiation. Generate options to getting to a shared agreement Prepare for and practice negotiating in a safe environment Being able to negotiate well is critical for any project professional. You need to clarify what you hope to gain from negotiating, as well as understand the other side?s objectives to reach a mutually beneficial result. This course provides essential tips on how to prepare for negotiation, including managing emotions and understanding what all parties contribute to the process. You will also learn the difference between positions and interests and how to bargain to generate options to find the win-win. The course provides an opportunity to apply concepts taught to a real-life situation and to practice negotiating in a safe environment. Note: This course will earn you 7 PDUs. 1 - Negotiation Overview Negotiation defined Negotiation strategies 3 Negotiation approaches Negotiation Process 2 - Preparing your Negotiation Mindset Mental models Personal values Forms of power Managing emotions Identifying your personal hot buttons Cooling down techniques 3 - Prepare for Negotiation Determine if negotiation is your best path Determine negotiation goal Collect relevant information Identify your BATNA Identify your interests under your position Build an effective environment Prepare your opening statements 4 - Negotiation Tips to Remember Before you Begin Negotiating Present your opening statement Exchange information - identify interests Bargain and generate options for mutual gain Finalize agreement & conclude negotiation Overcoming negotiation challenges
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview The purpose of this document is to provide the learning outcomes for the course and the assessment criteria. It also provides an overview of the examination design in terms of the types of questions asked.Starting with Chapter 2, Digital Transformation, the BL 1 & 2 (for Bloom's Taxonomy 1 & 2) provides the number of questions that will appear on the exam. This course is targeted at IT and Cybersecurity professionals looking to become certified on how to operationalize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSP) across an enterprise and its supply chain. Digital Transformation Explain what it means to ?become digital.? Discuss the difference between industrial and digital era enterprises. Explain how cybersecurity supports an organization?s digital transformation. Understanding cyber Risks Explain the cyber risk equation. Identify and explain each component of the cyber risk equation. Describe the basics of a risk assessment. NIST Cybersecurity Framework Fundamentals9 Explain the genesis of the NIST-CSF. List and describe the components of the NIST-CSF. Describe each of the NIST-CSF?s objectives. Core Functions, Categories & Subcategories Understand and explain the a.Core Functions b.Framework Categories c.Informative References. Implementation Tiers & Profiles Understand and explain Implementation Tier terms and their use. Understand and explain each Implementation Tier. Understand and describe the three risk categories Understand and explain Profiles and their use a.Current b.Target Understand and describe the use of Profiles when a.Determining gaps b.Identify & prioritize focus areas Cybersecurity Improvement Understand and explain how an organization can approach the adoption and adaptation of the NIST-CSF Understand and describe how to implement cybersecurity controls using an incremental improvement approach. Understand and describe CIIS as a practice within an organization.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators Overview Please refer to course overview This offering covers the fundamental concepts of installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics, and administering servers and content, in a distributed environment. In the course, participants will identify requirements for the installation and configuration of a distributed IBM Cognos Analytics software environment, implement security in the environment, and manage the server components. Students will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, and manage and deploy content in the portal and IBM Cognos Administration. Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics administration IBM Cognos Analytics components Administration workflow IBM Cognos Administration IBM Cognos Configuration Identify IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Features of the IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Examine the multi-tiered architecture, and identify logging types and files Examine IBM Cognos Analytics servlets Performance and installation planning Balance the request load Configure IBM Cognos Analytics Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Identify the IBM Cognos Analytics security model Define authentication in IBM Cognos Analytics Define authorization in IBM Cognos Analytics Identify security policies Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Administer the IBM Cognos Analytics server environment Administer IBM Cognos Analytics servers Monitor system performance Manage dispatchers and services Tune system performance, and troubleshoot the server Audit logging Dynamic cube data source administration workflow Manage run activities View current, past, and upcoming activities Manage schedules Manage content in IBM Cognos Administration Data sources and packages Manage visualizations in the library Deployment Other content management tasks Examine departmental administration capabilities Create and manage team members Manage activities Create and manage content and data Manage system settings Manage Themes, Extensions, and Views Share services with multiple tenants
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators Overview Please refer to course overview This offering covers the fundamental concepts of installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics, and administering servers and content, in a distributed environment. In the course, participants will identify requirements for the installation and configuration of a distributed IBM Cognos Analytics software environment, implement security in the environment, and manage the server components. Students will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, and manage and deploy content in the portal and IBM Cognos Administration. Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics administration IBM Cognos Analytics components Administration workflow IBM Cognos Administration IBM Cognos Configuration Identify IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Features of the IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Examine the multi-tiered architecture, and identify logging types and files Examine IBM Cognos Analytics servlets Performance and installation planning Balance the request load Configure IBM Cognos Analytics Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Identify the IBM Cognos Analytics security model Define authentication in IBM Cognos Analytics Define authorization in IBM Cognos Analytics Identify security policies Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Administer the IBM Cognos Analytics server environment Administer IBM Cognos Analytics servers Monitor system performance Manage dispatchers and services Tune system performance, and troubleshoot the server Audit logging Dynamic cube data source administration workflow Manage run activities View current, past, and upcoming activities Manage schedules Manage content in IBM Cognos Administration Data sources and packages Manage visualizations in the library Deployment Other content management tasks Examine departmental administration capabilities Create and manage team members Manage activities Create and manage content and data Manage system settings Manage Themes, Extensions, and Views Share services with multiple tenants
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center architects Cloud infrastructure architects Network engineers System administrators Storage administrators System engineers who work in data center solutions and manage data center management policies Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Understand Cisco UCS Director architecture Understand deployment models of Cisco UCS Director Configure virtual data centers, policies, and catalogs Understand the unified infrastructure management capabilities of Cisco UCS Director Understand orchestration and build advanced workflows Understand application containers The Cisco UCS Director Foundation (UCSDF) v6.6 course helps you understand concepts, architecture, and deployment use cases for Cisco UCS© Director. You will gain hands-on experience in deploying basic Cisco UCS Director solutions. You will also practice using core features that most implementations require, such as services design, using the self-service portal for provisioning services, creating workflows that enable cloud automation and standardize IT services, and more. Introducing Cisco UCS Director Understanding Data Center Challenges Understanding the Benefits of Cisco UCS Director Understanding Cisco UCS Director Components Explaining Cisco UCS Director Architecture Explaining Bare-Metal Agent Understanding Cisco UCS Director Deployment Explaining Cisco UCS Director Deployment Explaining Global System Settings Understanding Site and Pod Management Understanding Cisco UCS Director Infrastructure Management Understanding Cisco UCS Director Deployment Understanding the Design Phase Understanding Policies Understanding vDC and Groups Use Case Understanding Deployment Through the Self-Service Portal Understanding the Self-Service Provisioning Portal Understanding Service Request Introducing Orchestration Understanding Orchestration Reporting and Monitoring in Cisco UCS Director Understanding Chargeback in Cisco UCS Director Understanding Reports in Cisco UCS Director Introducing Application Containers Understanding Application Containers
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Administrators Network security Administrators Network Security Engineer Network Defense Technicians CND Analyst Security Analyst Security Operator Anyone who involves in network operations Overview A dedicated focus on IoT security Network virtualization practices for the remote workforce Enhanced Cloud Security & IoT and Operational Technology (OT) Modules Introduction to threat intelligence In-depth Attack Surface Analysis Certified Network Defender (CND) is a vendor-neutral, hands-on, instructor-led comprehensive network security certification training program. It is a skills-based, lab intensive program based on the security education framework and work role task analysis presented by the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) as well as a job-task analysis and cybersecurity education framework by the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). The course has also been mapped to global job roles and to the Department of Defense (DoD) job roles for system/network administrators. The program prepares network administrators how to identify what parts of an organization need to be reviewed and tested for security vulnerabilities and how to reduce, prevent, and mitigate risks in the network. CND covers the protect, detect, respond and predict approach to network security. Course Outline Network Attacks and Defense Strategies Administrative Network Security Technical Network Security Network Perimeter Security Endpoint Security-Windows Systems Endpoint Security-Linux Systems Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices Endpoint Security-IoT Devices Administrative Application Security Data Security Enterprise Virtual Network Security Enterprise Cloud Network Security Enterprise Wireless Network Security Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis Incident Response and Forensic Investigation Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Risk Anticipation with Risk Management Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for working professionals in various job roles, both native and non-native English speakers, who use formal and informal written communications in the course of business, and who seek to improve their grammar usage. Overview In this course, you will develop the skills to coach for results. You will: Define coaching and determine how you want to coach. Build a foundation for coaching. Establish a coaching process. Execute a coaching plan. Coach teams and coach remotely. As a leader in your organization, you're expected to help people meet or exceed expectations and to help ensure productivity and profitability for the organization. Coaching is a leadership tool that is effective in improving performance and contributing to the goals of the organization. In this course, you will build a foundation for coaching, establish a coaching process, execute a coaching plan, and explore strategies for coaching in different business scenarios. Many different factors can affect employee performance. When performance problems arise, people need to be supported to get back on track and do their jobs well. Coaching is an effective way of confirming an employee's value while improving performance. Coaching contributes to employee retention because it offers the opportunity to grow, provides motivation, and supports learning. Coaching also enhances the image and effectiveness of managers and supervisors. Defining Yourself as a Coach Define Coaching Determine a Coaching Approach Developing Core Coaching Skills Evaluate Performance Develop Essential Interpersonal Skills Establishing a Coaching Process Initiate the Coaching Relationship Agree on a Coaching Plan Executing the Coaching Plan Coach Adjust the Coaching Plan Verify That Goals Have Been Met Coaching in Different Business Scenarios Coach a Team Coach Remotely
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audiences for the course are as follows: Cisco technical customers (IT, telephony members, etc.) Cisco technology partners Cisco employees Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe the CUIC High-Level Architecture and Deployment considerations Understanding Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Security, License Types and User Security Describe the installation and function of both the Controller Node Member Nodes. CUIC Configurations as well as how to upgrade the product is discussed. Managing Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Components Understanding Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Administration Describe what a Value List is and its function in CUIC Describe how Value Lists are created Describe what a Collection is and when you would use it when running reports Describe what are Report Definitions Describe the creation of Report Definitions and how to build a new Report using the new Report Definition The Cisco Unified Intelligence Center 11.6 for Advanced Users v1.1 (CUIC11.6AU v1.1) course is a 2-day instructor-led training (ILT) course. Cisco Unified Intelligence Center is a comprehensive, end-to-end reporting solution, designed to simplify the task of creating and modifying reports. It also can manage disparate data sources and, at the same time, to present a consistent user interface and a common tool to access varied data across multiple Cisco product families. Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Overview for the Advanced User Understanding Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Deployment Considerations Understanding Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Security, License Types and User Security Installing Cisco Unified Intelligence Managing Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Components Understanding Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Administration Using CUIC Value Lists and Collections as well as Report Definitions Using Value Lists and Collections Using Report Definitions