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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Cloud Solutions Architects  DevOps Engineers  Individuals using Google Cloud Platform who deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise solutions Overview At course completion, you will have attained knowledge of: Fundamentals of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Cloud Storage Google Compute Engine Google Cloud SQL Load Balancing (LB) Google Cloud Monitoring Auto-Scaling Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Network Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) Cloud CDN and DNS Cloud VPN Google Cloud Deployment Manager Google Container Engine Cloud Run Cloud Bigtable Cloud Datastore Cloud BigQuery Cloud DataFlow Cloud DataProc Cloud Pub/Sub In this course you will attain a deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform infrastructure and design patterns on developing applications on GCP. This course will prepare you for the Google Cloud Architect Associate Certification Exam. Fundamentals of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Overview Regions and Zones Review of major GCP services Google Cloud Storage Fundamental APIs Consistency Cloud Storage Namespace Buckets and Objects Bucket and Object Naming Guidelines Encryption Object Versioning Object Lifecycle Management Access Control Access Control Lists Signed URL Multipart upload Resumable upload Understanding Pricing for Cloud Storage Offline Media Import/Export Architecture case study of common Use Cases of Google Cloud Storage Hands-on: Cloud Storage Lab; Creating Buckets, objects, and managing access control Google Compute Engine Compute Engine Architecture VM Instances types Persistence Disks Images Generating Custom Images IP Addresses Static IPs Ephemeral Access Control Options IAM Service Account Monitoring Instances with Google Cloud Monitoring Compute Engine Networks and Firewalls Hands-on: Hosting an Application on Compute Engine Google Cloud SQL Core advantages of Cloud SQL Cloud SQL database instance types Access Control High availability options Failover Read replica Backup options On Demand Automated Understanding Pricing of Cloud SQL Load Balancing (LB) Fundamentals of a Load Balancer Network Load balancing HTTPS Load balancing Cross region Load balancing Content Load balancing Target proxies SSL Load Balancing Internal Load Balancing Network Load Balancing Understanding Pricing for Load Balancer Google Cloud Monitoring Architecture of Cloud Monitoring Supported metrics Stackdriver Monitoring APIs Auto-Scaling Overview of Autoscaling Auto-scaling Fundamentals Instance groups Templates Policies Decisions Hands-on: Deploying a scale application on GCP using Autoscaling, Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Load Balancers. Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Network Salient features of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Network Infrastructure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Networking Fundamentals Subnetworks Firewall Internal DNS Network Routes Hands-on: Hosting Secure Applications in Google Cloud VPC Networks Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) Introduction User and Service Accounts IAM Roles Policy Hands-on: Managing Users, Policies and Granting Roles using Service Accounts Cloud CDN and DNS What is CDN Google Cloud CDN Cloud CDN Concepts Some of the Cloud CDN Edge locations Cloud DNS Cloud DNS Terminologies Supported Record Types Hands-on: Moving an Existing Domain Name to Cloud DNS Cloud VPN Cloud VPN overview Types of Cloud VPN Specifications Maintenance and Availability Google Cloud Deployment Manager Deployment Manager Deployment Manager Fundamentals Runtime Configurator Quotas Hands-on: Generating and Creating Cloud Deployment Manager Template Google Container Engine Google Container Engine Overview Docker Overview Kubernetes Terminologies Replication Controller Deployment Price and Quotas Hands-on: Deploying WordPress Cluster using Container Engine Cloud Run Overview of Cloud Run Deploy a Prebuilt Sample container Cloud Bigtable Overview of Cloud Bigtable Access Control Performance Locations Cloud Datastore Overview of Cloud Datastore Limits Storage Size Multitenancy Benefits of Multitenancy Encryption Locations Cloud BigQuery BigQuery Overview Interacting with BigQuery Datasets, Tables, and Views Partitioned Tables Query Plan Explanation Hands-on: Getting Started with BigQuery Cloud DataFlow Overview Programming Model DataFlow SDK 1.x for java Cloud Dataflow SDK 2.x Security and Permissions Advanced Access Control Cloud DataProc Overview Clusters Versioning Cloud Pub/Sub Overview of Cloud Pub/Sub Pub/Sub Concepts and Message Flow Data Model Cleanup of All Services Hands-on: Cloud Pub/Sub Lab with Background Cloud Function Additional course details: Nexus Humans Google Cloud Engineer Associate Certification Bootcamp 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 Google Cloud Engineer Associate Certification Bootcamp 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.

LinkedIn Marketing Masterclass Course Overview The LinkedIn Marketing Masterclass provides a comprehensive understanding of using LinkedIn as a powerful marketing tool. This course covers everything from creating an optimised LinkedIn profile to developing advanced content strategies, running targeted ad campaigns, and measuring marketing success. It aims to equip learners with the skills to enhance their personal or business brand, increase engagement, and drive traffic to their services or products. By the end of the course, learners will be confident in navigating LinkedIn’s features and tools to generate quality leads and achieve their marketing goals. Course Description This course delves into a variety of key topics, including building a strong LinkedIn presence, understanding LinkedIn’s algorithm, creating effective posts and articles, and leveraging LinkedIn’s advertising platform. Learners will also explore strategies for growing their network, using LinkedIn Analytics to track performance, and mastering the art of personal branding. Throughout the course, participants will gain expertise in developing LinkedIn-specific content strategies, using advanced targeting options for ads, and building a network that supports career or business objectives. By the end, learners will be equipped to maximise their LinkedIn efforts and achieve measurable results. LinkedIn Marketing Masterclass Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to LinkedIn Marketing Module 02: Setting Up a Strong LinkedIn Profile Module 03: Building Your Network and Connections Module 04: Creating Compelling LinkedIn Content Module 05: Leveraging LinkedIn for Lead Generation Module 06: Using LinkedIn Ads to Boost Visibility Module 07: Understanding LinkedIn Analytics Module 08: Advanced LinkedIn Strategies for Business Growth (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their personal or business brand on LinkedIn. Professionals aiming to advance their careers or establish authority in their industry. Beginners with an interest in using LinkedIn for marketing or networking. Business owners and marketers wanting to utilise LinkedIn as a marketing channel. Career Path Social Media Manager Digital Marketing Specialist Content Strategist LinkedIn Ad Campaign Manager Brand Manager Business Development Executive

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet the following objectives: SD-WAN Overview Cloud Concepts Cloud Technologies SD-WAN Direct Cloud Access (DCA) SD-WAN SaaS Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AWS) Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AZURE) Cloud Configuration for GCP Cloud On-RAMP for MULTI-CLOUD Cloud On-RAMP for CO-LOCATIONS This is a 5 day hands-on course on Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Configuration, Monitoring and Troubleshooting. This course provides the student with the knowledge to connect SD-WAN to SaaS Applications, as well as the ability to connect their Branches to AWS, AZURE, GCP Data Centers in the Cloud. Students will also learn how to Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot SD-WAN Co-Locations and SD-WAN Multicloud. SD-WAN Overview SD-WAN Controller SD-WAN WAN Edges supported in Cloud Instances Cloud Concepts Cloud Ops vs WAN Ops Cloud Connectivity Cloud Access Control Cloud Network Connectivity Cloud Regions Cloud Availability Zones Virtual Networks Cloud Routing Internet Gateways VS VPN Gateways VPC/VNET: IP Addressing Cloud Network Load Balancing Cloud Peering Cloud Transit Networks Cloud Technologies Azure Azure Basics Resource Groups vNets Availability zones Availability Set Workload and Public IP Network Virtual Appliance Load Balancer User Defined Routes Network Security Group VPN Gateway Express Routes Creating VNET for SDWAN AWS AWS Basics Region VPCs Availability zones Subnets EC2 Instance Elastic IPs Security Groups Internet Gateway NAT Gateway Route Table VPN Gateway Direct Connect Elastic Load Balancer Subscribe to Amazon machine images Setting AWS resource limits AWS Transit Gateways Creating VPC for SDWAN AWS IAM Role AWS Security Groups Service limits AWS SSH key pair Google Cloud GCP Basics Project Region Virtual Private Cloud Availability Zone Subnets Compute Engine Cloud Load Balancer Cloud DNS VPC Routing Cloud VPN & VPC peering VPC Firewall Rules SD-WAN Direct Cloud Access (DCA) DCA Prerequisites DNS on VPN 0 DIA Central Policy Configuration Match Traffic Set QOS Set External Access SD-WAN SaaS Supported Platforms and Versions SaaS Prerequisites DNS on VPN 0 DIA SaaS Access Methods Cloud Access through Direct Internet Access Links Cloud Access through a Gateway Site Hybrid Approach Supported SaaS Applications SaaS Security Options SaaS Configuration Common Scenarios for Using Cloud onRamp for SaaS Specify Office 365 Traffic Category Enable Cloud onRamp for SaaS, Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Devices Configure Applications for Cloud onRamp for SaaS Using Cisco vManage Configure Sites for Cloud onRamp for SaaS Using Cisco vManage View Details of Monitored Applications Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AWS) Prerequisite AWS Configuration Verify prerequisites Configure AWS for Cisco SD-WAN Cloud On-RAMP for AWS Overview Define WAN Edge Type used Define Template Attach Devices to Template Deploy Cloud Onramp AWS IAM Role Select Region Select CPU and Memory Transit Networking IP Addresses Discover and Map Host VPCs AWS to SD-WAN Security Monitor Cisco Cloud Onramp for AWS Troubleshoot Cisco Cloud Onramp for AWS Interconnecting Cisco SD-WAN with AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AZURE) Prerequisite AZURE Configuration Cloud On-RAMP for AZURE Configure AWS for Cisco SD-WAN Define WAN Edge Type used Define Template Attach Devices to Template Deploy Cloud Onramp Select Region Discover and Map Host VPCs Monitor Cisco Cloud Onramp for Azure Troubleshoot Cisco Cloud Onramp for AZURE Azure Virtual Wan (VWAN) Integration Cloud Configuration for GCP Prerequisite GCP Configuration SD-WAN Configuration Configure Google Cloud for SD-WAN Google Cloud GCP Basics Deploy cEdge Catalyst 8000V Edges Setup IPSEC Connections Setup BGP Connections Cloud On-RAMP for MULTI-CLOUD AWS Transit Gateway Microsoft vWAN Create Cisco Cloud GW Discover host VPCs/VNets Map Branch nets to VPCs Cloud On-RAMP for CO-LOCATIONS SD-WAN CO-LOCATIONS Overview Colocation facilities Cisco Colocation Equipment Cisco Cloud Services Platform 5444 Cisco Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) Virtual Network Functions Network Fabric Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C switch Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X switch Device Configuration and Connectivity Sizing the Colocation Solution Devices Cisco Colocation Manager Deploy Network Services at the Network Edge Colocation Solution?Deployment Workflow Monitor Cisco SD-WAN Colocation Devices Cisco Colocation Manager States for Switch Configuration Cisco Colocation Manager States and Transitions from Host Cisco Colocation Manager Notifications VM Alarms Cloud Services Platform Real-Time Commands Colocation High Availability Troubleshoot Cisco SD-WAN Cloud onRamp for Colocation Solution Troubleshoot Catalyst 9500 Issues Troubleshoot Cloud Services Platform Issues DHCP IP Address Assignment Troubleshoot Cisco Colo Manager Issues Troubleshoot Service Chain Issues Troubleshoot Physical Network Function Management Issues Log Collection from CSP Troubleshoot vManage Issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco SD-WAN Cloud (SDWAN-CLD-CT) 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 Cisco SD-WAN Cloud (SDWAN-CLD-CT) 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.

Party Planner and Event Management Skills Course Overview: This comprehensive course in "Party Planner and Event Management Skills" is designed for individuals seeking to build a career in the event planning industry. It covers all key aspects of event organisation, including the fundamentals of party planning, budgeting, and selecting appropriate themes and venues. By the end of the course, learners will have developed a solid foundation in event management, capable of managing everything from guest demographics to vendor relationships. Practical applications include starting and running a party planning business, while the course equips learners with the necessary tools to stand out in the competitive event planning market. Course Description: In this course, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of the key responsibilities of a party planner and event manager. Topics include types of parties, essential planning skills, business management, and the specifics of guest management, vendor coordination, and food and beverage arrangements. The course also explores how to develop and maintain a client base, build professional networks, and deliver memorable events. Through engaging content, learners will build confidence in their ability to handle various aspects of event planning, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges and rewards of working in this dynamic field. Party Planner and Event Management Skills Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Party Planner Module 02: Types of Parties - Overview Module 03: Skills You Need to Be a Party Planner Module 04: Starting Your Party Planning Business Module 05: Party Planning Business Functions Module 06: Initial Planning & Budgeting Module 07: Guest Demographics Module 08: Choosing a Theme Module 09: Venue Requirements Module 10: Food and Beverage Module 11: Vendors Every Party Planner Should Know Module 12: Generating a Client Base Module 13: Networking Module 14: Making the Party Memorable (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enter the event planning industry. Professionals aiming to develop their party planning skills. Beginners with an interest in party planning and event management. Aspiring entrepreneurs in the event services sector. Career Path Event Planner Party Planner Wedding Planner Corporate Event Organiser Venue Coordinator Event Marketing Specialist Event Management Entrepreneur

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for the Information Systems communications professional who is planning to install TCP/IP for z/OS and for TCP/IP users who are interested in installing and customizing IBM's TCP/IP product in interoperability environments and main applications. Overview Describe IBM's z/OS TCP/IP product offering Describe the installation requirements and system customization for the z/OS TCP/IP implementation Define network interface attachments that produce connectivity for z/OS TCP/IP communications Construct TCP/IP configuration statements for z/OS to allow operation and connectivity to an existing TCP/IP network Configure TCP/IP for z/OS for basic communications functions Construct TCP/IP configuration statements for z/OS for selected TCP/IP application protocols services This course is designed to provide the skills for basic implementation and customization of TCP/IP on z/OS. TCP/IP for z/OS introduction . z/OS system prerequisites for TCP/IP . Basic customization . Network interfaces . Name services . OMPRoute . Telnet . Enterprise Extender . SyslogD . FTP . SMTP . Additional course details: Nexus Humans CB69 IBM TCP/IP for z/OS Implementation 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 CB69 IBM TCP/IP for z/OS Implementation 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Storage and virtual infrastructure consultants, solution architects, and administrators who are responsible for production support and administration of VMware vSAN 8.0. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe vSAN concepts Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Explain the importance vSAN node hardware compatibility Describe the different vSAN deployment options Explain how to configure vSAN fault domains Detail how to define and create a VM storage policy Discuss the impact of vSAN storage policy changes Detail vSAN resilience and data availability Describe vSAN storage space efficiency Explain how vSAN encryption works Detail VMware HCI Mesh™ technology and architecture Detail vSAN File Service architecture and configuration Describe how to setup a stretched and a two-node vSAN cluster Describe vSAN maintenance mode and data evacuation options Define the steps to shut down a vSAN cluster for maintenance Explain how to use proactive tests to check the integrity of a vSAN cluster Use VMware Skyline Health™ for monitoring vSAN health Use VMware Skyline Health to investigate and help determine failure conditions Discuss vSAN troubleshooting best practices Describe vSAN Express Storage Architecture™ concepts During this course, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN? cluster. You will learn about managing and operating vSAN. This course focuses on building the required skills for common Day-2 vSAN administrator tasks such as vSAN node management, cluster maintenance, security operations, troubleshooting and advanced vSAN cluster operations. You will learn these skills through the completion of instructor-led activities and hands-on lab exercises. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSAN Describe vSAN architecture Describe the vSAN software components: CLOM, DOM, LSOM, CMMDS, and RDT Identify vSAN objects and components Describe the advantages of object-based storage Describe the difference between All-Flash and Hybrid vSAN architecture Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Discuss the vSAN integration and compatibility with other VMware technologies Planning a vSAN Cluster Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Apply vSAN cluster planning and deployment best practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Identify vSAN networking features and requirements Describe ways of controlling traffic in a vSAN environment Recognize best practices for vSAN network configurations Deploying a vSAN Cluster Recognize the importance of hardware compatibility Ensure the compatibility of driver and firmware versioning Use tools to automate driver validation and installation Apply host hardware settings for optimum performance Use VMware vSphere© Lifecycle ManagerTM to perform upgrades Deploy and configure a vSAN Cluster using the Cluster QuickStart wizard Manually configure a vSAN Cluster using VMware vSphere© Client? Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Using VMware vSphere© High Availability with vSAN Understand vSAN Cluster maintenance capabilities Describe the difference between implicit and explicit fault domains Create explicit fault domains vSAN Storage Policies Describe a vSAN object Describe how objects are split into components Explain the purpose of witness components Explain how vSAN stores large objects View object and component placement on the vSAN datastore Explain how storage policies work with vSAN Define and create a virtual machine storage policy Apply and modify virtual machine storage policies Change virtual machine storage policies dynamically Identify virtual machine storage policy compliance status vSAN Resilience and Data Availability Describe and configure the Object Repair Timer advanced option Plan disk replacement in a vSAN cluster Plan maintenance tasks to avoid vSAN object failures Recognize the importance of managing snapshot utilization in a vSAN cluster Managing vSAN Storage Space Efficiency Discuss deduplication and compression techniques Understand deduplication and compression overhead Discuss compression only mode Configure erasure coding Configure swap object thin provisioning Discuss reclaiming storage space with SCSI UNMAP Configure TRIM/UNMAP vSAN Security Operations Identify differences between VM encryption and vSAN encryption Perform ongoing operations to maintain data security Describe the workflow of data-in transit encryption Identify the steps involved in replacing Key Management Server vSAN HCI Mesh Understand the purpose of vSAN HCI Mesh Detail vSAN HCI Mesh technology and architecture Perform mount and unmount of a remote datastore vSAN File Service and iSCSI Target Service Understand the purpose of vSAN File Services Detail vSAN File Services architecture Configure vSAN File Shares Describe vSAN iSCSI Target Service vSAN Stretched and Two Node Clusters Describe the architecture and uses case for stretched clusters Detail the deployment and replacement of a vSAN witness node Describe the architecture and uses case for two-node clusters Explain storage policies for vSAN stretched cluster vSAN Cluster Maintenance Perform typical vSAN maintenance operations Describe vSAN maintenance modes and data evacuation options Assess the impact on cluster objects of entering maintenance mode Determine the specific data actions required after exiting maintenance mode Define the steps to shut down and reboot hosts and vSAN clusters Use best practices for boot devices Replace vSAN nodes vSAN Cluster Monitoring Describe how the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) enables VMware to improve products and services Use VMware Skyline Health for monitoring vSAN cluster health Manage alerts, alarms, and notifications related to vSAN in VMware vSphere© Client? Create and configure custom alarms to trigger vSAN health issues Use IOInsight metrics for monitoring vSAN performance Use a vSAN proactive test to detect and diagnose cluster issues vSAN Troubleshooting Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems Apply troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and optimize troubleshooting efficiency Use VMware Skyline Health to investigate and help determine failure conditions Explain which log files are useful for vSAN troubleshooting vSAN Express Storage Architecture Understand the purpose of vSAN Express Storage Architecture Describe the vSAN Express Storage Architecture components Identify Storage Policy differences Understand compression and encryption operation differences

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Storage and virtual infrastructure consultants, solution architects, and administrators who are responsible for production support and administration of VMware vSAN. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe vSAN concepts Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Explain the importance vSAN node hardware compatibility Describe the use of VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to automate driver and firmware installations Describe the different vSAN deployment options Explain how to configure vSAN fault domains Detail how to define and create a VM storage policy Discuss the impact of vSAN storage policy changes Detail vSAN resilience and data availability Describe vSAN storage space efficiency Explain how vSAN encryption works Identify requirements to configure the vSAN iSCSI target Detail VMware HCI Mesh™ technology and architecture Detail vSAN File Service architecture and configuration Explain the use cases of vSAN Direct Configuration™ Describe how to setup a stretched and a two-node vSAN cluster Discuss vSAN cluster backup methodology Describe vSAN maintenance mode and data evacuation options Define the steps to shut down a vSAN cluster for maintenance Explain how to use proactive tests to check the integrity of a vSAN cluster Use VMware Skyline Health™ for monitoring vSAN health During this five-day course, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN? cluster. You will learn about managing and operating vSAN. This course focuses on building the required skills for common Day-2 vSAN administrator tasks such as vSAN node management, cluster maintenance, security operations, and advanced vSAN cluster operations. You will learn these skills through the completion of instructor-led activities and hands-on lab exercises. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSAN Describe vSAN architecture Describe the vSAN software components: CLOM, DOM, LSOM, CMMDS, and RDT Identify vSAN objects and components Describe the advantages of object-based storage Describe the difference between All-Flash and Hybrid vSAN architecture Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Discuss the vSAN integration and compatibility with other VMware technologies Planning a vSAN Cluster Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Apply vSAN cluster planning and deployment best practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Identify vSAN networking features and requirements Describe ways of controlling traffic in a vSAN environment Recognize best practices for vSAN network configurations Deploying a vSAN Cluster Recognize the importance of hardware compatibility Ensure the compatibility of driver and firmware versioning Use tools to automate driver validation and installation Apply host hardware settings for optimum performance Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to perform upgrades Deploy and configure a vSAN Cluster using the Cluster QuickStart wizard Manually configure a vSAN Cluster using VMware vSphere© Client? Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Using VMware vSphere© High Availability with vSAN Understand vSAN Cluster maintenance capabilities Describe the difference between implicit and explicit fault domains Create explicit fault domains vSAN Storage Policies Describe a vSAN object Describe how objects are split into components Explain the purpose of witness components Explain how vSAN stores large objects View object and component placement on the vSAN datastore Explain how storage policies work with vSAN Define and create a virtual machine storage policy Apply and modify virtual machine storage policies Change virtual machine storage policies dynamically Identify virtual machine storage policy compliance status vSAN Resilience and Data Availability Describe and configure the Object Repair Timer advanced option Plan disk replacement in a vSAN cluster Plan maintenance tasks to avoid vSAN object failures Recognize the importance of managing snapshot utilization in a vSAN cluster Configuring vSAN Storage Space Efficiency Discuss deduplication and compression techniques Understand deduplication and compression overhead Discuss compression only mode Configure erasure coding Configure swap object thin provisioning Discuss reclaiming storage space with SCSI UNMAP Configure TRIM/UNMAP vSAN Security Operations Identify differences between VM encryption and vSAN encryption Perform ongoing operations to maintain data security Describe the workflow of data-in transit encryption Identify the steps involved in replacing Key Management Server Introduction to Advanced vSAN Configurations Identify requirements to configure vSAN iSCSI target Detail VMware HCI Mesh technology and architecture Detail vSAN File Service architecture and configuration Explain the use cases of vSAN Direct Configuration vSAN Cluster Maintenance Perform typical vSAN maintenance operations Describe vSAN maintenance modes and data evacuation options Assess the impact on cluster objects of entering maintenance mode Determine the specific data actions required after exiting maintenance mode Define the steps to shut down and reboot hosts and vSAN clusters Use best practices for boot devices Replace vSAN nodes vSAN Stretched and Two Node Clusters Describe the architecture and uses case for stretched clusters Detail the deployment and replacement of a vSAN witness node Describe the architecture and uses case for two-node clusters Explain the benefits of vSphere HA and vSphere Site Recovery Manager in a vSAN stretched cluster Explain storage policies for vSAN stretched cluster vSAN Cluster Monitoring Describe how the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) enables VMware to improve products and services Use VMware Skyline Health for monitoring vSAN cluster health Manage alerts, alarms, and notifications related to vSAN in VMware vSphere© Client? Create and configure custom alarms to trigger vSAN health issues Use IOInsight metrics for monitoring vSAN performance Analyse vsantop performance metrics Use a vSAN proactive test to detect and diagnose cluster issues Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSAN: Install, Configure, Manage [V7] 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 VMware vSAN: Install, Configure, Manage [V7] 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.

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Storage and virtual infrastructure consultants, solution architects, and administrators who are responsible for production support and administration of VMware vSAN [v7] Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe vSAN concepts Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Describe the different vSAN deployment options Explain how to configure vSAN fault domains Detail how to define and create a VM Storage policy Discuss the impact of vSAN storage policy changes Describe vSAN storage space efficiency Explain how vSAN encryption works Identify requirements to configure vSAN iSCSI target Detail HCI Mesh technology and architecture Detail vSAN file service architecture and configuration Explain the use cases of vSAN Direct Describe how to setup stretched and two-node vSAN clusters Explain the importance vSAN node hardware compatibility Describe the use of VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to automate driver and firmware installations Detail vSAN resilience and data availability Discuss the vSAN cluster backup methodology Describe the vSAN maintenance mode and data evacuation options Define the steps to shut down a vSAN cluster for maintenance Explain how to use proactive tests to check the integrity of a vSAN cluster Use VMware Skyline Health™ for monitoring vSAN health Apply a structured approach to troubleshoot vSAN cluster configuration and operational problems During this five-day, intensive course, you gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN? cluster. You learn about managing and operating vSAN. This course focuses on building the required skills for common Day-2 vSAN administrator tasks such as vSAN node management, cluster maintenance, security operations, and advanced vSAN cluster operations.You also focus on learning the tools and skills necessary to troubleshoot vSAN 7 implementations and gain practical experience with vSAN troubleshooting concepts through the completion of instructor-led activities and hands-on lab exercises.This course is a combination of the following courses: VMware vSAN: Plan and Deploy, VMware vSAN: Management and Operations, and VMware vSAN: Troubleshooting. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSAN Describe vSAN architecture Describe the vSAN software components: CLOM, DOM, LSOM, CMMDS, and RDT Identify vSAN objects and components Describe the advantages of object-based storage Describe the difference between All-Flash and Hybrid vSAN architecture Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Discuss the vSAN integration and compatibility with other VMware technologies Planning a vSAN Cluster Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Apply vSAN cluster planning and deployment best practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Identify vSAN networking features and requirements Describe ways of controlling traffic in a vSAN environment Recognize best practices for vSAN network configurations Deploying a vSAN Cluster Recognize the importance of hardware compatibility Ensure the compatibility of driver and firmware versioning Use tools to automate driver validation and installation Apply host hardware settings for optimum performance Use vSphere Life Cycle Manager to perform upgrades Deploy and configure a vSAN Cluster using Cluster Quickstart wizard Manually configure a vSAN Cluster using vSphere Client Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Using vSphere HA with vSAN Understand vSAN Cluster maintenance capabilities Describe the difference between implicit and explicit fault domains Create explicit fault domains vSAN Storage Policies Describe a vSAN Object Describe how objects are split into components Explain the purpose of witness components Explain how vSAN stores large objects View object and component placement on the vSAN Datastore Explain how storage policies work with vSAN Define and create a virtual machine storage policy Apply and modify virtual machine storage policies Change virtual machine storage policies dynamically Identify virtual machine storage policy compliance status vSAN Resilience and Data Availability Describe and configure the Object Repair Timer advanced option Plan disk replacement in a vSAN cluster Plan maintenance tasks to avoid vSAN object failures Recognize the importance of managing snapshot utilization in a vSAN cluster Configuring vSAN Storage Space Efficiency Discuss Deduplication and Compression techniques Understand Deduplication and Compression overhead Discuss Compression only mode Configure Erasure Coding Configure swap object Thin Provisioning Discuss Reclaiming Storage Space with SCSI UNMAP Configure TRIM/UNMAP vSAN Security Operations Identify differences between VM encryption and vSAN encryption Perform ongoing operations to maintain data security Describe the workflow of Data-in Transit encryption Identify the steps involved in replacing Key Management Server Introduction to Advanced vSAN Configurations Identify requirements to configure vSAN iSCSI target Detail HCI Mesh technology and architecture Detail vSAN File Service architecture and configuration Explain the use cases of vSAN Direct vSAN Cluster Maintenance Perform typical vSAN maintenance operations Describe vSAN maintenance modes and data evacuation options Assess the impact on cluster objects of entering maintenance mode Determine the specific data actions required after exiting maintenance mode Define the steps to shut down and reboot hosts and vSAN clusters Use best practices for boot devices Replace vSAN Nodes vSAN Stretched and Two Node Clusters Describe the architecture and uses case for stretched clusters Detail the deployment and replacement of a vSAN Witness node Describe the architecture and uses case for two-node clusters Explain the benefits of vSphere HA and vSphere Site Recovery Manager in a vSAN stretched cluster Explain storage policies for vSAN stretched cluster vSAN Cluster Monitoring Describe how the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) enables VMware to improve products and services Use vSphere Skyline Health for monitoring vSAN Cluster Health Manage alerts, alarms, and notifications related to vSAN in vSphere Client Create and configure custom alarms to trigger vSAN health issues Use IO Insight metrics for monitoring vSAN performance Analyse vsantop performance metrics Use vSAN Proactive Test to detect and diagnose cluster issues vSAN Troubleshooting Methodology Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems Apply troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and optimize troubleshooting efficiency vSAN Troubleshooting Tools Use Skyline Health for vSAN to identify and correct issues in VMware vSAN Discuss the ways to run various command-line tools Discuss the ways to access VMware vSphere ESXi Shell Use commands to view, configure, and manage your VMware vSphere environment Discuss the esxcli vsan namespace commands Use log files to help vSAN troubleshooting Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit 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