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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:Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirementsExplain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSOExplain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devicesUnderstand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG modelsInstall NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager componentUnderstand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capableExplain the YANG service model structureDescribe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAPDesign and manage services with YANG modelsPerform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packsUse logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devicesExplain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurationsDescribe the use of different integration options and APIsExplain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) componentsDescribe the use of feature components and function packsDefine and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solutionWork with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures The Cisco NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) course introduces you to Cisco© Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This course provides a brief overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as an introduction to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about service packages, network element drivers, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The course also covers service creation, device and configuration management, NSO maintenance, NSO options and integrations, and basic NSO troubleshooting. Introduction to Cisco NSO Meeting Challenges with Orchestration Challenges of Network Management Challenges of Network Orchestration NSO Features and Benefits That Meet Challenges Standardized Approach What Is NSO? Logical Architecture Components What Does NSO Do? Orchestration Use Cases How Does NSO Work? Introduction to NETCONF and YANG Packages Mapping Logic Network Element Drivers (NEDs) Resources and Training Resources Training Get Started with Cisco NSO Installing Cisco NSO Setup Overview Cisco NSO Local Installation Installing NEDs Using NetSim NETCONF Overview Challenges of Network Management Introduction to NETCONF NETCONF Operation Device Manager Device Manager Overview Device Configuration Management Device Connection Management Templates and Groups Other Device Management Tools Service Manager Essentials YANG Overview Introduction to YANG Other Representations of YANG Data Types XPath Overview Basic YANG Statements Can You Spot the Error? Using Services Package Architecture Creating a Service Package Sample Service Configuration Service Template YANG Service Model Deploying a Service Model-to-Model Mapping Mapping Introduction Mapping Logic FASTMAP Template Processing Service Design and Cisco NSO Programmability Service Design Service Design Overview Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach Device Configuration Service Model Service Management Service Management Tasks Service Lifecycle Management Guidelines NSO Programmability Introduction NSO Programmability Overview Python Service Skeleton Creating a Service YANG Model Creating a Service Template Template Processing with Python Cisco NSO Flexibility System Configuration and Troubleshooting System Configuration System Troubleshooting Integration Integration Options NETCONF Server Web Integration SNMP Agent Alarm Management and Reporting Alarm Management Reporting Scalability and Performance High Availability High-Availability Cluster Communications Clustering Layered Service Architecture Addressing Performance Limitations Components and Function Packs Function Packs NFV Orchestration Reactive FASTMAP

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for IT Professionals with expertise in designing and implementing solutions running on Microsoft Azure. They should have broad knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, budgeting, and governance. Azure Solution Architects use the Azure Portal and as they become more adept they use the Command Line Interface. Candidates must have expert-level skills in Azure administration and have experience with Azure development processes and DevOps processes. Overview Recommend solutions to minimize costs Recommend a solution for Conditional Access, including multi-factor authentication Recommend a solution for a hybrid identity including Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Connect Recommend a solution for using Azure Policy Recommend a solution that includes KeyVault Recommend a solution that includes Azure AD Managed Identities Recommend a storage access solution Design an Azure Site Recovery solution Recommend a solution for autoscaling Recommend a solution for containers Recommend a solution for network security Recommend a solution for migrating applications and VMs Recommend a solution for migration of databases This course teaches Solutions Architects how to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Lessons include design considerations related to logging, cost analysis, authentication and authorization, governance, security, storage, high availability, and migration. This role requires decisions in multiple areas that affect an overall design solution. Design a Compute Solution Recommend a Solution for Compute Provisioning Determine Appropriate Compute Technologies Recommend a Solution for Containers Recommend a Solution for Automating Compute Management Design a Network Solution Recommend a Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution Recommend a Solution for Network Provisioning Recommend a Solution for Network Security Recommend a Solution for iInternete Connectivity and On-Premises Networks Recommend a Solution for Automating Network Management Recommend a Solution for Load Balancing and Rraffic Routing Design for Migration Assess and On-Premises Servers and Applications for Migration Recommend a Solution for Migrating Applications and VMs Recommend a Solution for Migration of Databases Design Authentication and Authorization Tips for Identity and Access Management Recommend a Solution for Multi-Factor Authentication Five Steps for Securing Identity Infrastructure Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO) Recommend a Solution for a Hybrid Identity Recommend a Solution for B2B Integration Recommend a Hierarchical Structure for Management Groups Design Governance Recommend a Solution for using Azure Policy Recommend a Solution for using Azure Blueprint Design a Solution for Databases Select an Appropriate Data Platform Based on Requirements Overview of Azure Data Storage Recommend Database Service Tier Sizing Dynamically Scale Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances Recommend a Solution for Encrypting Data at Rest, Transmission, and In Use Select an Appropriate Storage Account Understanding Storage Tiers Recommend a Storage Access Solution Recommend Storage Management Tools Design Data Integration Recommend a Data Flow Recommend a Solution for Data Integration Design a Solution for Logging and Monitoring Azure Monitoring Services Azure Monitor Design a Solution for Backup and Recovery Recommend a Recovery Solution for Hybrid and On-Premises Workloads Design and Azure Site Recovery Solution Recommend a Solution for Recovery in Different Regions Recommend a Solution for Azure Backup Management Design a Solution for Data Archiving and Retention Design for High Availability Recommend a Solution for Application and Workload Redundancy Recommend a Solution for Autoscaling Identify Resources that Require High Availability Identify Storage Tpes for High Availability Recommend a Solution for Geo-Redundancy of Workloads Design for Cost Optimization Recommend Solutions for Cost Management Recommended Viewpoints for Minimizing Costs Design an Application Architecture Recommend a Microservices Architecture Recommend an Orchestration Solution for Deployment of Applications Recommend a Solution for API Integration Design Security for Applications Security for Applications and Services Recommend a Solution using Key Vault Recommend Solutions using Azure AD Managed Identities

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Security administrators who are responsible for using SaltStack SecOps to manage the security operations in their enterprise Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture of SaltStack Config and SaltStack SecOps Integrate SaltStack Config with directory services. Configure roles and permissions for users and groups to manage and use SaltStack SecOps Use targeting to ensure that the jobs run on the correct minion systems Use remote execution modules to install the packages, transfer files, manage services, and manage users on minion systems Manage configuration control on the minion systems with states, pillars, requisites, and declarations Use Jinja and YAML code to manage the minion systems with the state files Enforce the desired state across minion systems automatically Use SaltStack SecOps to update the compliance and vulnerability content libraries Use SaltStack SecOps to enforce compliance and remediation on the infrastructure with industry standards Use SaltStack SecOps to provide automated vulnerability scanning and remediation on your infrastructure This two-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in using VMware vRealize© Automation SaltStack© SecOps. SaltStack SecOps allows you to scan your system for compliance against security benchmarks, detect system vulnerabilities, and remediate your results. This course enables you to create the SaltStack SecOps custom compliance libraries and use SaltStack SecOps. In addition, this course provides you with the fundamentals of how to use VMware vRealize© Automation SaltStack© Config to install software and manage system configurations. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives SaltStack Config Architecture Identify the SaltStack Config deployment types Identify the components of SaltStack Config Describe the role of each SaltStack Config component SaltStack Config Security Describe local user authentication Describe LDAP and Active Directory authentication Describe the roles and permissions in vRealize Automation for SaltStack Config Describe the roles and permissions in SaltStack Config Describe the SecOps permissions in SaltStack Config Describe the advanced permissions available in SaltStack Config Targeting Minions Describe targeting and its importance Target minions by minion ID Target minions by glob Target minions by regular expressions Target minions by lists Target minions by compound matching Target minions by complex logical matching Remote Execution and Job Management Describe remote execution and its importance Describe functions and arguments Create and manage jobs Use the Activities dashboard Configuration Control Through States, Pillars, Requisites, and Declarations Define the SaltStack states Describe file management in SaltStack Config Create the SaltStack state files Identify the components of a SaltStack state Describe pillar data and the uses of pillar data Configure pillar data on the SaltStack Config master server Use pillar data in variables in the state files Describe the difference between IDs and names in the state files Use the correct execution order Use requisites in the state files Using Jinja and YAML Describe the SaltStack Config renderer system Use YAML in the state files Use Jinja in the state files Use Jinja conditionals, lists, and loops Using SaltStack SecOps Comply Describe the SaltStack SecOps Comply architecture Describe CIS and DISA STIG benchmarks Describe the SaltStack SecOps Comply security library Describe the remediation differences between SaltStack SecOps and VMware Carbon Black© Create and manage the policies Create and manage the custom checks Run assessments on the minion systems Use SaltStack SecOps to remediate the noncompliant systems Manage the SaltStack SecOps Comply configuration options Manage the benchmark content ingestion Using SaltStack SecOps Protect Describe Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) Use the Protect dashboard Create and manage the policies Update the vulnerability library Run the vulnerability scans Remediate the vulnerabilities Manage the vulnerability exemptions

This workshop will help you improve the impact, clarity, accuracy and effectiveness of your sales proposals. It takes bid and proposal teams right through the process, from start to finish - from forming the team and gathering the information, through to writing and reviewing the proposal document, and on to presenting it to the client. The learning points shared in the programme come from the trainer's extensive real-world experience with a wide variety of businesses. As a result of attending this programme, participants will be able to: Write more clearly, more grammatically and more persuasively Structure their written communications more effectively Avoid the 'howlers' that can cost you business Impress your clients Win more business 1 Bid strategy How to combine your knowledge of the market or customer, your products and services, and your competitors, to create a quality bid New insights into your comparative advantages and competitive position in the marketplace Understanding more about how your client views you and other suppliers A plan of attack to build on your strengths and attack the weaknesses of your competition Dealing with RFP/ITT situations 2 Teamwork How a bid or proposal team needs to prioritise and manage preparation time Co-ordinating input from team members Agreeing responsibilities 3 The importance and role of a well-written sales proposal Why bother? - the value of the sales proposal to you and to the customer What the customer wants and needs to make a decision in your favour Understanding and delivering on customer expectations Review and discussion of different proposals - with real-life examples 4 The best way to structure your sales proposals A section-by-section, page-by-page review of best practice in structuring great sales proposals How to improve the way you match your proposal to the customer's objectives and requirements Plan your sales documents systematically - to make them easy to read and more persuasive How to make your proposal look like the 'least risky' option 5 Making your proposal a compelling and persuasive proposition Choosing the right words that sell effectively Selecting the right content and information for your document or proposal Using an option matrix to summarise complex choices and increase final order value How to write an executive summary 6 Well-written and error-free Developing your writing style for maximum impact Expressing the content (ie, selling points) clearly, concisely and correctly Proof-reading and editing work effectively, using formal marks and techniques Improving visual layout, format and appearance Keeping it customer-focused 7 Presenting to the client - overview Presentation options Understanding the client's objectives - as well as your own The proposal review meeting - logistics Managing to the next step Designing and delivering a compelling presentation Isolating objections and concerns Follow-up and follow-through 8 Positioning your final proposal Finalising your bid - presenting the right 'best few' USPs, features and benefits and making them relevant and real to the customer Smart ways to position price and be a strong player - without being the cheapest How to differentiate yourselves by how you present, as well as what you present How to design and deliver a successful bid presentation 9 Bid presentation practice session with structured feedback Participants work in small groups or pairs to prepare and later present a sample section from a real life bid or proposal presentation The trainer will provide assistance and input During group review and discussions, input from others will be encouraged and many best practice ideas summarised 10 Managing the end game How best to draw-out, understand, isolate and answer customer objections, negotiate points and concerns How to read the situation to plan the next step Identifying negotiation tactics - and how to deal with them Planning for a negotiation and how to get the customer feel they have the 'best deal' 11 Workshop summary and close

Why cultural differences exist, what you can do to understand and respect these differences and then implement strategies to build effective intercultural relationships.Learn the skills, knowledge and have the confidence to tackle difficult conversations in a productive way. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This workshop is designed for those who deal on a regular basis with fellow employees, suppliers or customers from different cultural backgrounds. The workshop will focus on understanding why cultural differences exist, what you can do to understand and respect these differences and then implement strategies to build effective intercultural relationships. The one day session will use professional actors in the afternoon so that you can practice real-life situations involving intercultural challenges. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Understand what makes us different from people from other cultures Appreciate why we form impressions of other cultures Use strategies to communicate effectively with those from different cultural backgrounds Build trust with those we work with from a different cultural background Content Intercultural Challenges What challenges do you face with dealing with people from different cultures? Why do these challenges exist? Understanding Culture What is culture? Trompenaars’ Model of Culture – what determines our understanding of different cultures Cultural theories Hall and Hall:Three Systems of TimeThe Importance of Context – Data vs Dialogue Hofstede – 6 Cultural Dimensions Trompenaars – 7 Cultural Dimensions Chart your intercultural business relationships against these dimensions Strategies and Intercultural Management Trompenaar’s 3 step approach – Recognise, Respect, Reconcile How to foster and maintain trust Effective intercultural communication strategies Practical Activities Professional actors will work with you in small groups in the afternoon to practice real-life challenging conversations.

This training covers two essential aspects: Understanding the highway Code and road safety measures to handle accidents, incidents, and breakdowns. Driver Health and Wellbeing: Understand the impact of physical and mental health on driving performance. Identify early warning signs of fatigue, stress, and other health issues. Learn effective strategies for managing work-life balance and reducing stress. Promote a healthy lifestyle to enhance overall well-being and driving safety. Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations: Master the Rules of the Road Ensure compliance with complex driving and rest regulations. Understand the impact of hours worked on driver safety and well-being. Learn how to effectively manage driving and rest periods, breaks, and exemptions to avoid penalties and protect your business. Join us to enhance your knowledge of the Highway Code and road safety preparedness. Register today to ensure your drivers are well-versed in the rules of the road and equipped to handle unexpected challenges on their journeys. Please review our Terms and Conditions for more information.

Learn the skills of being more confident and assertive in the workplace plus be able to influence people to do the things you would like them to do. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This ‘Assertiveness and Influencing Techniques’ workshop is interactive and practical and facilitated by a subject matter expert via a virtual platform. Exercises and breakout rooms will be used during this training. Delegates are encouraged to login from a location where they feel safe to turn on their camera, use their microphones and engage in conversations as required. Objectives  The aim of this course is to introduce delegates to a variety of influencing skills and techniques to deal with aggression and challenging situations. These skills and techniques will improve confidence and personal effectiveness when working in groups / meetings. By the end of the course delegates will be able to recognise and define what assertive behaviour is and its benefits, the impact of non-verbal communication and how to use it to enhance influencing behaviours. Content What is influencing and assertiveness? Sources of power Influencing skills and choosing the right approach When to be assertive and alternative behaviours Assertive behaviour Behavioural styles and their impact on working relationships Identifying different behaviour types; assertive, aggressive, passive Building confidence and negotiating a win/win result Developing Skills Communication skills – the language of influence and communication dynamics Different influencing techniques and when to use them The art of saying ‘No’ - having the confidence to challenge Receiving criticism assertively and assertiveness behaviour analysis The language of assertion Meeting skills Giving and receiving feedback Dealing with confrontation, aggression and challenges in a confident manner Practical Exercises and Action Planning Practical exercises will be used throughout the training and the training will culminate with the creation of a personal action plan

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirements Explain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSO Explain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devices Understand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG models Install NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager component Understand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capable Explain the YANG service model structure Describe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAP Design and manage services with YANG models Perform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packs Use logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devices Explain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurations Describe the use of different integration options and APIs Explain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) components Describe the use of feature components and function packs Define and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solution Work with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures The Cisco NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v. 4.0 course introduces you to Cisco© Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This course provides an overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as introductions to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about managing devices and creating device templates, service management and service package creation, network element drivers, interfacing with other systems using APIs, configuring and troubleshooting system settings, managing alarms and reporting, configuring NSO for scalability and performance, and capabilities that can be added to Cisco NSO. Introduction to Cisco NSO Meeting Challenges with Orchestration Challenges of Network Management Challenges of Network Orchestration NSO Features and Benefits That Meet Challenges Standardized Approach What Is NSO? Logical Architecture Components What Does NSO Do? Orchestration Use Cases How Does NSO Work? Introduction to NETCONF and YANG Packages Mapping Logic Network Element Drivers (NEDs) Resources and Training Resources Training Get Started with Cisco NSO Installing Cisco NSO Setup Overview Cisco NSO Local Installation Installing NEDs Using NetSim NETCONF Overview Challenges of Network Management Introduction to NETCONF NETCONF Operation Device Manager Device Manager Overview Device Configuration Management Device Connection Management Templates and Groups Other Device Management Tools Service Manager Essentials YANG Overview Introduction to YANG Other Representations of YANG Data Types XPath Overview Basic YANG Statements Can You Spot the Error? Using Services Package Architecture Creating a Service Package Sample Service Configuration Service Template YANG Service Model Deploying a Service Model-to-Model Mapping Mapping Introduction Mapping Logic FASTMAP Template Processing Service Design and Cisco NSO Programmability Service Design Service Design Overview Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach Device Configuration Service Model Service Management Service Management Tasks Service Lifecycle Management Guidelines NSO Programmability Introduction NSO Programmability Overview Python Service Skeleton Creating a Service YANG Model Creating a Service Template Template Processing with Python Cisco NSO Flexibility System Configuration and Troubleshooting System Configuration System Troubleshooting Integration Integration Options NETCONF Server Web Integration SNMP Agent Alarm Management and Reporting Alarm Management Reporting Scalability and Performance High Availability High-Availability Cluster Communications Clustering Layered Service Architecture Addressing Performance Limitations Components and Function Packs Function Packs NFV Orchestration Reactive FASTMAP

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for network administrators, operators, and engineers responsible for managing the normal day-to-day operation and administration of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. This three-day course gives network administrators, network operators, and network engineers a functional understanding of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager as it is commonly deployed in both application delivery network and remote access settings. The course introduces students to BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, its configuration objects, how it commonly deployed, and how typical administrative and operational activities are performed. The course includes lecture, hands-on labs, interactive demonstrations, and discussions. Module 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools Module 2: Configuring Web Application Access Review of BIG-IP LTM Introduction to the Access Policy Web Access Application Configuration Overview Web Application Access Configuration in Detail Module 3: Exploring the Access Policy Navigating the Access Policy Module 4: Managing BIG-IP APM BIG-IP APM Sessions and Access Licenses Session Variables and sessiondump Session Cookies Access Policy General Purpose Agents List Module 5: Using Authentication Introduction to Access Policy Authentication Active Directory AAA Server RADIUS One-Time Password Local User Database Module 6: Understanding Assignment Agents List of Assignment Agents Module 7: Configuring Portal Access Introduction to Portal Access Portal Access Configuration Overview Portal Access Configuration Portal Access in Action Module 8: Configuring Network Access Concurrent User Licensing VPN Concepts Network Access Configuration Overview Network Access Configuration Network Access in Action Module 9: Deploying Macros Access Policy Macros Configuring Macros An Access Policy is a Flowchart Access Policy Logon Agents Configuring Logon Agents Module 10: Exploring Client-Side Checks Client-Side Endpoint Security Module 11: Exploring Server-Side Checks Server-Side Endpoint Security Agents List Server-Side and Client-Side Checks Differences Module 12: Using Authorization Active Directory Query Active Directory Nested Groups Configuration in Detail Module 13: Configuring App Tunnels Application Access Remote Desktop Network Access Optimized Tunnels Landing Page Bookmarks Module 14: Deploying Access Control Lists Introduction to Access Control Lists Configuration Overview Dynamic ACLs Portal Access ACLs Module 15: Signing On with SSO Remote Desktop Single Sign-On Portal Access Single Sign-On Module 16: Using iRules iRules Introduction Basic TCL Syntax iRules and Advanced Access Policy Rules Module 17: Customizing BIG-IP APM Customization Overview BIG-IP Edge Client Advanced Edit Mode Customization Landing Page Sections Module 18: Deploying SAML SAML Conceptual Overview SAML Configuration Overview Module 19: Exploring Webtops and Wizards Webtops Wizards Module 20: Using BIG-IP Edge Client BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows Installation BIG-IP Edge Client in Action Module 21: Configuration Project Configuration Project Additional course details: Nexus Humans F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP APM : Access Policy Manager 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 F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP APM : Access Policy Manager course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for System architects, system administrators, IT managers, VMware partners, and individuals responsible for implementing and managing vSphere architectures who want to deploy vSphere 8.0 into their existing vSphere environment. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the importance of key features and enhancements in vSphere 8.0 Describe vCenter Server, VMware ESXi, storage, virtual machine, and security enhancements in vSphere 8.0 Describe the purpose of vSphere Distributed Services Engine Update an ESXi host equipped with a Data Processing Unit (DPU) using vSphere Lifecycle Manager Identify devices supported for system storage on ESXi 8.0 Recognize enhancements to VM hardware compatibility settings VMware vSphere Memory Monitoring and Remediation and the improvements to vSphere DRS Recognize the new Virtual Non-Uniform Memory Access (vNUMA) topology settings of a VM in vSphere Client Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager and Auto Deploy to manage the configuration specifications for the hosts in a cluster Recognize the vSphere Lifecycle Manager and Auto Deploy enhancements in vSphere 8.0 Recognize the cloud benefits that VMware vSphere+ brings to on-premises workloads Recognize technology that is discontinued or deprecated in vSphere 8.0 In this two-day course, you explore the new features and enhancements following VMware vCenter Server 8.0 and VMware ESXi 8.0. Real-world use-case scenarios, hands-on lab exercises, and lectures teach you the skills that you need to effectively implement and configure VMware vSphere 8.0. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Describe how device groups support AI and ML in vSphere 8 Describe how device virtualization extensions support AI and ML in vSphere 8 vSphere Distributed Services Engine Describe the benefits of Distributed Services Engine Explain how Distributed Services Engine works Recognize use cases for Distributed Services Engine Install ESXi on a host equipped with a DPU View DPU information in vSphere Client Add an ESXi host equipped with a DPU to a cluster Update an ESXi host equipped with a DPU using vSphere Lifecycle Manager Create a vSphere Distributed Switch for network offloads Add a host with a DPU to the vSphere Distributed Switch Configure a VM to use Uniform Passthrough Mode vSphere and vCenter Management Review the improvements to the communication between vCenter and ESXi hosts Review the enhancements to the vCenter recovery process ESXi Enhancements Describe the function of the central configuration store in ESXi Explain how ConfigStore affects your interaction with ESXi configuration files Recognize the supported system storage partition configuration on ESXi 8.0 Identify devices supported for system storage on ESXi 8.0 Configure an RDMA host local device on ESXi vSphere Storage Describe the vSAN Express Storage Architecture Recognize the benefits of using vSAN Express Storage Architecture Describe the benefits of using NVMe Recognize the support for NVMe devices in vSphere Guest OS and Workloads Review the enhancements of the latest virtual hardware versions Describe the features introduced with virtual hardware version 20 Create a snapshot of a VM with an NVDIMM device Resource Management View energy and carbon emission metrics in vRealize Operations Manager Describe the VMware vSphere Memory Monitoring and Remediation (vMMR) functionality Describe how vMMR enhances the performance of vSphere DRS Security and Compliance Describe how to handle vTPM secrets when cloning a VM Manage OVF templates for VMs that are configured with vTPM Deploy an OVF template with vTPM Describe the enhancements to trusted binary enforcement in ESXi Describe ESXi 8 enhanced security features vSphere Lifecycle Manager Describe the enhancements to life cycle management of standalone ESXi hosts Manage the configuration profiles of ESXi hosts in a cluster with vSphere Lifecycle Manager Use Auto Deploy to boot a host with the desired image and configuration specifications Upgrade multiple ESXi hosts in a cluster in parallel Stage an ESXi host image prior to remediation Auto Deploy Manage custom host certificates using Auto Deploy vSphere with Tanzu Describe the features of the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 2.0 offering Announcing vSphere+ Describe the functionality and benefits of vSphere+