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Level 2 Maths & English Course Highlights: This qualification is equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4 Take the Exam from Home – Guaranteed Fast Track Results Exam Booking within 2 Working Days of Enrolment Remote Exam Online or Paper based both options available Course Duration: 110 hours Unlimited Access to Course Materials Get Free Mock Tests & Free Past Papers Extra 25% Time for people with Learning Difficulties NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, Open Awards and TQUK are all OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised The Level 2 Maths and English Overview Our expert-designed Functional Skills Maths & English Level 2 Course has smart learning options that provide the necessary numeracy knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills Maths and English. Our course is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve your academic and career goals from the comfort of your home. You also get the opportunity to book Live 1:1 tutor support via Microsoft Teams. Christmas Holiday Information For our remote invigilation service of Functional Skills qualifications, the last accepted booking will be on 19th December 2024. We will reopen for bookings from 3rd January 2025. Results Release For Open Awards: Any results from assessments taken after 30th November 2024 will be published after 2nd January 2025. For NCFE Exams: Results from assessments taken after 11th December 2024 will also be published after 2nd January 2025. Additionally, the period between 20th December 2024 and 2nd January 2025 will not be counted as “working days” for the result release timeframes. Please plan your assessment bookings accordingly. Our last results release prior to Christmas will be on 20th December 2024, with the next results release taking place on 3rd January 2025. Functional Skills Math & English Course Details Exam Details Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 1 working day of enrolment for NCFE, 2 working days of enrolment for TQUK and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel. Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable. EXAM Booking & Results Details You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience. Awarding Body Paper-Based Exam in Centre On-Screen Exam in Centre Remote Online Exam – From Home Results Edexcel Book within 15 days Book within 24 Hours Book within 7 working days Get results in 20 working days NCFE Book within 10 working days Book within 24 Hours Book within 2 working days Get results in only 7 days Open Awards N/A N/A Book within 2 working days Get results in only 16 working days TQUK Book within 7 working days Book within 24 Hours Book within 2 working days Get results in only 6 working days Functional Skills English Level 2 You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience. Awarding Body Paper-Based Exam in Centre On-Screen Exam in Centre Remote Online Exam – From Home Results Edexcel Book within 15 days Book within 24 Hours Book within 7 working days Get results in 20 working days NCFE Book within 10 working days Book within 24 Hours Book within 2 working days Get results in only 7 days Open Awards N/A N/A Book within 2 working days Get results in only 16 working days TQUK Book within 7 working days Book within 24 Hours Book within 2 working days Get results in only 6 working days *Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please get in touch with us for more information. The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date). Delivery mode: On-screen and RI Assessment date to and from: 16/09/2024 – 25/10/2024 Results release: 01/11/2024 The new assessment and result dates by Open Awards is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date). Delivery mode: Remote Assessment date to and from: 02/09/2024 – 13/09/2024 Results release: 11/10/2024 Assessment date to and from: 04/11/2024 – 15/11/2024 Results release: 13/12/2024 (Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.) How This Course Will Work? This Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English course will help you build a solid foundation in mathematics. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects. Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student's abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion. Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam. You can also check out our GCSE courses. We offer Pearson Edexcel and AQA-accredited GCSE online courses that are widely accepted by universities across the globe. Entry Requirement This level 2 Maths and English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required. However, you will require a laptop/desktop computer and a good internet connection. Exam Structure Functional Skills Maths Level 2 The Functional Skills NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, TQUK and Open Awards Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 consist of one externally assessed assessment that comprises two sections- a non-calculator section (calculator prohibited) and a calculator section (calculator permitted). The assessments are available as paper-based and onscreen, on-demand assessments. Section A (Non-calculator) Awarding Body Exam Duration Total Marks Questions Cover Edexcel 25 minutes 16 25% NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK 30 minutes 15 25% Section B (Calculator) Awarding Body Exam Duration Total Marks Questions Cover Edexcel 1 hour 30 minutes 48 75% NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK 1 hour 30 minutes 45 75% Pass Mark (Edexcel): Learners are required to achieve an overall (from sections A and B) (59%) mark to pass the exam. Pass Mark (NCFE): Learners are required to achieve an overall (from sections A and B) (57% – 62%) mark to pass the exam. Please note that the marks vary for individual exam papers, so for all the exam papers, the pass marks are not fixed for the NCFE exam. Pass Mark (Open Awards): Pass Marks for L 2 functional skills maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities. Each Maths assessment is designed to enable a minimally competent learner to achieve a pass mark of 36 out of 60. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments. Pass Mark (TQUK): Pass Marks for level 2 functional skills maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities. Functional Skills English Level 2 The Functional Skills NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, TQUK and Open Awards Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams. These are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating. Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pearson Edexcel / NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK Up to 25 minutes Pass/Fail SLC Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating will asses through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five. Also, one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners is included. This exam happens via Microsoft Teams. SLC Exam Open Awards/ TQUK: Speaking, listening and communicating happen through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four. Also, one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners is included. This exam will be on Microsoft Teams. Reading Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark Pearson Edexcel 75 minutes 35 65% NCFE 60 minutes 30 53% – 57% Open Awards 60 minutes 30 18 out of 30 TQUK 60 minutes 30 not fixed, varies paperwise Reading is evalute through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions. Writing Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark Pearson Edexcel 60 minutes 36 63% NCFE 60 minutes 44 57% – 61% Open Awards 60 minutes 60 36 out of 60. TQUK 60 minutes 54 not fixed, varies paperwise. Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners should achieve the overall marks mentioned in the table to pass the reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments. Recognised Accreditation This Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2 has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England. Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.  NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.  Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date. TQUK is an awarding organisation approved by Ofqual and offers RQF courses in a variety of sectors. RQF courses have different credit values that can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System. TQUK accredits courses developed by industry experts and collaborates with organisations to ensure the quality and value of the courses provided. Difference between NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, Open Awards and TQUK NCFE, TQUK, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time. You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel, 2 working days of enrolment for TQUK and within 3 working days for Open Awards. You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days, your TQUK results in 6 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 working days. Universities and apprenticeships accept all of the awarding bodies. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals. Additional Features Access to On-Demand Classes Opportunity to Book 1:1 Live Tutor Support via Microsoft Teams Enrol in Our Course and Prepare for the Exam from Home Get a Free Mock Test with Professional Feedback Course Curriculum English Level 2 – Unit 1 – Speaking and Listening The speaking and listening section entails comprehensive learning and activities, including presenting and narrating skills, argument presentation techniques, and more. Math Level 2 – Unit 1: Number Lesson 1.1: Numbers and the Number System The number system gives you a general insight into the mathematical operations regarding the given numbers. You will also acquire skills in division, multiplication, addition and subtraction, which require steps in real-life contexts. Lesson 1.2: Fractions and Decimals You will be learning many types of fractions, including improper fractions, proper fractions, equivalent fractions and more. Along with this, you will learn Ordering Decimal Numbers, Subtracting Decimals, multiplying and dividing decimals and more, which enables you to apply real-world problem-solving. Lesson 1.3: Percentages You will learn to calculate the Percentage and how to express a Number as a Percentage of Another. Interpreting the Original Value, Calculating Percent Increase and Decrease, and so on. This learning you can easily apply in real-life counting issues along with increasing your rational thinking. Lesson 1.4: Ratio and Proportion You will be learning to calculate the Total Amounts using Ratios, direct Proportion, Inverse Proportion and many more things, which help you in doing comparisons, learning science and engineering and more. Lesson 1.5: Formula You will learn the definition of formulas Formula Using Words, Multi-Step Formulas, Formula Using Letters and so on. Learning formulas has a large impact on real life as these formulas are used extensively in measuring, building infrastructure and more. English Level 2 – Unit 2: Reading Learn to read a text with the help of scanning, skimming, detailed reading, and also, learn how to find organisational features’ purpose from the text. Maths Level 2 – Unit 2: Measures, Shapes and Space Lesson 2.1: Money Math You will be mastering Solving Money Related Questions, including percentage-based discounts, discounts Related to Fractions, Profit and Percentage, etc. This money math learning will also help you to understand money-earning and saving-related issues that you face in daily activities. Lesson 2.2: Units You will learn units and Types of Units, Units of Weight, Units of Length, Units of Capacity, etc. Also, you will gain knowledge about steps to convert between Metric Units, Imperial to Imperial Conversions, and Other Unit Conversions will help pursue a higher university degree. Lesson 2.3: Speed and Density You will be clearing the concept of speed, calculations to find out distance and time, density, Relation between Density, Weight and Volume. Lesson 2.4: Perimeter You will learn to find perimeter and area, Circle, perimeter of triangle etc. which require in measurement, design and planning and so on. Lesson 2.5: Area and Shapes You will gain skills in formulas for calculating area, finding areas of complex shapes, applying area calculations in complex questions, different Types of 3D Shapes, surface area, finding the surface area of complex 3D Shapes, using nets, plans and elevations, etc. Learning about area and shapes will certainly help you in building your dream home and more. Lesson 2.6: Volume In the volume classes, you will learn Formulas for calculating volume, Questions based on volumes of different 3D Shapes, finding the Scale in a Diagram, Making Scale Drawings, which are required in building critical thinking skills and more. Lesson 2.7: Coordinates & Angles You will be learning necessary things about the coordinate Grid, How to Read Coordinates on a Grid? Plotting Points on a Grid and more which extensively required in making video games, medical imaging, physics and more English Level 2 – Unit 3: Writing The writing part will cover English grammar, including punctuation, spelling, syntax, etc. enabling you to avoid all the writing errors and mistakes. Maths Level 2 – Unit 3: Handling Data and Information Lesson 3.1: Median and Mode You will be learning about median and mode, which is one of the most interesting mathematical chapters. As you will know how to find the median and mode from the sets of numbers, you can easily implement such learning in household work and other places as well. Lesson 3.2: Mean and Range You will be able to find the mean, median and mode. Knowing how to find these is highly important in all aspects of life. Lesson 3.3: Probability You will learn Probability: Definition and Meaning, Calculating Probabilities, Probability of Something Happening and Something Not Happening, etc. Once you know how to find probability, you can easily detect business profit loss and implement other parts of your life. FAQs What is a functional skills level 2 equivalent to? It is a recognised alternative qualification to GCSEs, and achieving it is equivalent to obtaining a GCSE grade C or level 4. It's often used as a prerequisite for higher education, apprenticeships, and employment in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. What is the difference between a Functional skills course and a GCSE course? Both the functional course and GCSE course provide the same skills, but one of the differences is that functional classes are developed for the learner who wants to acquire the skills quickly. Still, GCSE is a lengthy process, and it takes time to end as you have to sit for the test that will be held on an official day. Do Universities Approve the Functional Courses Certificate? Yes, many universities accept the functional course certificate, but it is better to check whether your desired university approves the functional certificate. The University of Sheffield, the University of Brighton, and the University of East Anglia approved the functional skills Level 2 certificate in the past. So, stay updated with current information. Why should I get into this combined English and Math course? You should get into this course if you want to learn English and math side by side. You can learn both at a low price. English and math both courses are required at every step of your life. Thus, learn these through the functional skills course quickly and at an affordable price. How will I purchase this course? First, select your desired course plan among the multiple existing course plans on the right side of your screen, then select the payment type, and once you made the payment, you can access the course any time you want. I made my payment. How will I get access to the Functional course? A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email after payment. Hereafter anytime, you can start your learning journey with Lead Academy. I am from outside the UK. Will I get access to the Course? Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses. What is an Edexcel-accredited course? Exdexcel is a British multinational education and examination body. If any functional skills training providers claim the course is Edexcel accredited, that means the course has been approved by the governor body of Edexcel. Their certificates have been valued in the UK and worldwide. Will I get a Job after doing the functional course? Yes, any not. You always need fundamental English, Math and ICT skills wherever you go. These skills are as crucial as your basic needs like food and more. The company wants its employees to have these skills before joining any organization. English is my second language. Can I learn it through a Functional English skill course? Yes, you can. Whether English is your first language or second language, both types of learners can start their learning journey in the Functional Skills Level 1 course. This course is designed so that every kind of learner can learn. How safe is it to purchase a course over the Internet? Lead Academy has been providing courses over the internet for years, and all our learners' info is safe with us. We have implemented robust security measures to protect our learners' personal and financial information. Additionally, we use secure payment gateways to ensure safe transactions for course purchases. What are the system requirements for remote exam? For Pearson Edexcel and NCFE: To sit your assessment, you’ll need: A laptop/desktop with webcam and microphone; you can’t sit the assessment on a tablet or smartphone a good Wi-Fi connection – recommended minimum 1Mbit/s Upload, minimum 10Mbit/s Download. You MUST use google chrome browser for the exam, as this is recommended by the awarding body. A smartphone or tablet (Apple iOS 8.0 / Android 4.1 or higher) - this will be used to record you taking the assessment. A suitable environment - quiet room with no distractions The link for the assessment sent to your email; remember to check your spam/junk folder. You must activate Airplane mode on your smartphone however you need to be connected to Wi-Fi, so turn on Airplane mode then reactivate your Wi-Fi. Please familiarise yourself with the potential violations as these can potentially lead to the assessment being voided. Ensure ALL equipment is plugged in (including phone for the recording of sessions). Loss of power at any point could lead to the assessment being voided. You must brief other members of your household/workplace that you’re sitting an assessment, and they must not enter the room at any point. There is a 24-hour live chat function within the assessment software for technical support should you need it at any time. For Open Awards: In order to take your exam, you need to have the following equipment: A good quality laptop or PC with a minimum screen size of approx. 14” and minimum resolution of 1024 x 768. A stable internet connection with at least 3mbps. An integrated (i.e., fixed) webcam on your PC/ laptop or a portable webcam. If using a PC/ laptop with an integrated webcam, a reflective surface (e.g., a mirror) must be available. This will be used to show the invigilator the space immediately surrounding your screen and keyboard. A basic (non-scientific) calculator for maths assessments. You will have access to an on-screen calculator but may feel more comfortable using a separate calculator. Please note that all workings need to be added to the assessment platform if you use a separate calculator so that your workings can be marked. Plain paper. You will need to show this to your invigilator at the beginning of the exam to assure them that you do not have access to notes. A dictionary (where allowed). Supported Browsers Chrome: 34.0.1847 or above Microsoft Edge: Version 88.0.705.81 or newer Firefox: 31.0 or above Safari: 6.2 or above Safe Exam Browser 2.0.2 or above Please note: Chromebooks are not compatible with the Safe Exam Browser Browser settings Popups must be allowed. Guidance on how to do this below: Chrome Edge Firefox Safari For TQUK: Exam conditions All remote exams must take place in a controlled environment. Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) defines a controlled environment as a quiet, appropriate space conducive to the undertaking of a remotely invigilated exam. The environment must be: populated only by you, the learner, and no other parties well-lit to allow maximum webcam visibility free from distractions that may cause you to divert your attention away from the computer screen or move outside of the webcam’s viewing range free from notes and posters on the wall free from noise free from personal or sensitive material free from visual or physical access to supporting materials (such as educational texts) free from electronic devices, other than the computer used to undertake the exam. The space, as described above, must meet these requirements throughout the entire duration of the exam. If the exam conditions requirements are not met, the exam may be voided. If, for any reason, you are unable to undertake the exam in a space that meets these requirements, you should inform your training provider/recognised centre at the earliest opportunity and arrange your exam at a time when these conditions can be met. You must have a desktop or laptop computer that is equipped with a working webcam, a stable internet connection, and the Google Chrome web browser (available here). Requirements and guidance for materials: The following relates to materials within the controlled environment and must be followed to ensure compliance: Mobile phones and electronic devices, except for the computer you are using to undertake the exam, must be switched off and stored in an inaccessible location. Smartwatches and other wearable technological devices must be switched off and removed. Headphones must not be worn. Water must be stored in a clear glass or a clear bottle with the labels removed. No other food or drink is permitted. Second monitors are not permitted. Identification must be clearly presented to the camera at the start of an exam. If identification is not provided, or is unclear, at the start of the exam, this will result in the exam being voided. A room sweep must be completed at the start of an exam. If a room sweep is not completed, the exam will be voided. has context menu

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours Overview The goal of this course is to enable technical students new to Cassandra to begin working with Cassandra in an optimal manner. Throughout the course students will learn to: Understand the Big Data needs that C* addresses Be familiar with the operation and structure of C* Be able to install and set up a C* database Use the C* tools, including cqlsh, nodetool, and ccm (Cassandra Cluster Manager) Be familiar with the C* architecture, and how a C* cluster is structured Understand how data is distributed and replicated in a C* cluster Understand core C* data modeling concepts, and use them to create well-structured data models Be familiar with the C* eventual consistency model and use it intelligently Be familiar with consistency mechanisms such as read repair and hinted handoff Understand and use CQL to create tables and query for data Know and use the CQL data types (numerical, textual, uuid, etc.) Be familiar with the various kinds of primary keys available (simple, compound, and composite primary keys) Be familiar with the C* write and read paths Understand C* deletion and compaction The Cassandra (C*) database is a massively scalable NoSQL database that provides high availability and fault tolerance, as well as linear scalability when adding new nodes to a cluster. It has many powerful capabilities, such as tunable and eventual consistency, that allow it to meet the needs of modern applications, but also introduce a new paradigm for data modeling that many organizations do not have the expertise to use in the best way.Introduction to Cassandra is a hands-on course designed to teach attendees the basics of how to create good data models with Cassandra. This technical course has a focus on the practical aspects of working with C*, and introduces essential concepts needed to understand Cassandra, including enough coverage of internal architecture to make good decisions. It is hands-on, with labs that provide experience in core functionality. Students will also explore CQL (Cassandra Query Language), as well as some of the ?anti-patterns? that lead to non-optimal C* data models and be ready to work on production systems involving Cassandra. Session 1: Cassandra Overview Why We Need Cassandra - Big Data Challenges vs RDBMS High level Cassandra Overview Cassandra Features Optional: Basic Cassandra Installation and Configuration Session 2: Cassandra Architecture and CQL Overview Cassandra Architecture Overview Cassandra Clusters and Rings Nodes and Virtual Nodes Data Replication in Cassandra Introduction to CQL Defining Tables with a Single Primary Key Using cqlsh for Interactive Querying Selecting and Inserting/Upserting Data with CQL Data Replication and Distribution Basic Data Types (including uuid, timeuuid) Session 3: Data Modeling and CQL Core Concepts Defining a Compound Primary Key CQL for Compound Primary Keys Partition Keys and Data Distribution Clustering Columns Overview of Internal Data Organization Overview of Other Querying Capabilities ORDER BY, CLUSTERING ORDER BY, UPDATE , DELETE, ALLOW FILTERING Batch Queries Data Modeling Guidelines Denormalization Data Modeling Workflow Data Modeling Principles Primary Key Considerations Composite Partition Keys Defining with CQL Data Distribution with Composite Partition Key Overview of Internal Data Organization Session 4: Additional CQL Capabilities Indexing Primary/Partition Keys and Pagination with token() Secondary Indexes and Usage Guidelines Cassandra collections Collection Structure and Uses Defining and Querying Collections (set, list, and map) Materialized View Overview Usage Guidelines Session 5: Data Consistency In Cassandra Overview of Consistency in Cassandra CAP Theorem Eventual (Tunable) Consistency in C* - ONE, QUORUM, ALL Choosing CL ONE Choosing CL QUORUM Achieving Immediate Consistency Overview of Other Consistency Levels Supportive Consistency Mechanisms Writing / Hinted Handoff Read Repair Nodetool repair Session 6: Internal Mechanisms Ring Details Partitioners Gossip Protocol Snitches Write Path Overview / Commit Log Memtables and SSTables Write Failure Unavailable Nodes and Node Failure Requirements for Write Operations Read Path Overview Read Mechanism Replication and Caching Deletion/Compaction Overview Delete Mechanism Tombstones and Compaction Session 7: Working with IntelliJ Configuring JDBC Data Source for Cassandra Reading Schema Information Querying and Editing Tables. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Cassandra (TTDS6776) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Cassandra (TTDS6776) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who is new to software development and wants, or needs, to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of coding and basics of C++ and object-oriented programming concepts. This course is for Non-Developers, or anyone who wants to have a basic understanding of and learn how to code C++ applications and syntax Overview Companies are constantly challenged to keep their applications, development projects, products, services (and programmers!) up to speed with the latest industry tools, skills, technologies and practices to stay ahead in the ever-shifting markets that make up today's fiercely competitive business landscape. The need for application, web and mobile developers and coders is seemingly endless as technologies regularly change and grow to meet the modern needs of demanding industries and clients. C++ and Programming Basics for Non-Programmers is a five-day, basic-level training course geared for IT candidates who have little or no prior experience in computer programming. Throughout this gentle introduction to programming and C++, students will learn to create applications and libraries using C++ using best practices and sound OO development techniques for writing object-oriented programs in C++. Special emphasis is placed on object-oriented concepts and best practices throughout the training. Fundamentals of the Program Development Cycle Computer Architecture The Notion of Algorithms Source Code vs. Machine Code Compile-Time vs. Run-Time Software Program Architecture Standalone Client/Server Distributed Web-Enabled IDE (Interactive Development Environment) Concepts Looping Constructs Counter-Controlled Repetition Sentinel-Controlled Repetition Nested Control Constructs break and continue Statements Structured Programming Best Practices Writing Methods (Functions) Static vs. Dynamic Allocation Declaring Methods Declaring Methods with Multiple Parameters Method-Call Stack Scope of Declarations Argument Promotion and Casting Designing Methods for Reusability Method Overloading Arrays Purpose of Arrays Declaring and Instantiating Arrays Passing Arrays to Methods Multidimensional Arrays Variable-Length Argument Lists Using Command-Line Arguments Using Environment Variables Deeper Into Classes and Objects Controlling Access to Class Members Referencing the Current Object Using this Overloading Constructors Default and No-Argument Constructors Composition of Classes Garbage Collection and Destructors The finalize Method Static Class Members Defining Classes Using Inheritance Application Development Fundamentals Structure of a C++ Program Memory Concepts Fundamental Data Type Declarations Fundamental I/O Concepts Fundamental Operators Arithmetic Operators Logical Operators Precedence and Associativity Building and Deploying a C++ Program Superclasses and Subclasses Advantages of Using Inheritance protected Class Members Constructors in Subclasses Increasing Convenience by Using Polymorphism Purpose of Polymorphic Behavior The Concept of a Signature Abstract Classes and Methods final Methods and Classes Purpose of Interfaces Using and Creating Interfaces Common Interfaces of the C++ API Files and Streams Concept of a Stream Class File Sequential Access Object Serialization to/from Sequential Access Files Fundamental Searching and Sorting Introduction to Searching Algorithms Linear Search Binary Search Introduction to Sorting Algorithms Selection Sort Insertion Sort Merge Sort Fundamental Data Structures Dynamic Memory Allocation Linked Lists Stacks Queues Trees Exception Handling Types of Exceptions Exception Handling Overview Introduction to Classes and Objects Classes, Objects and Methods Object Instances Declaring and Instantiating a C++ Object Declaring Methods set and get Methods Initiating Objects with Constructors Primitive Types vs. Reference Types Flow Control Conditional Constructs Exception Class Hierarchy Extending Exception Classes When to Throw or Assert Exceptions Formatted Output printf Syntax Conversion Characters Specifying Field Width and Precision Using Flags to Alter Appearance Printing Literals and Escape Sequences Formatting Output with Class Formatter Strings, Characters and Regular Expressions Fundamentals of Characters and Strings String Class String Operations StringBuilder Class Character Class StringTokenizer Class Regular Expressions Regular Expression Syntax Pattern Class Matcher Class Fundamental GUI Programming Concepts Overview of Swing Components Displaying Text and Graphics in a Window Event Handling with Nested Classes GUI Event Types and Listener Interfaces Mouse Event Handling Layout Managers Additional course details: Nexus Humans C Plus Plus and Programming Basics for Non-Programmers (TTCP2000) 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 C Plus Plus and Programming Basics for Non-Programmers (TTCP2000) 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 Anyone with the need to understand how business analysis is performed to support agile projects or who must transition their existing business analysis skills and practices from waterfall to agile. Overview In this course, students will: Understand the fundamentals of agile delivery and agile business analysis Compare and contrast business analysis on waterfall and agile projects Explain the value proposition for agile product development Define the 4 main types of project life cycles Complete an in-depth walkthrough of the agile delivery life cycle Explain the major flavors of agile Understand the major standards available to assist in transition of skills Define business analysis tailoring and understand how to apply it Learn over 20 business analysis techniques commonly used on agile projects In this course, students will gain an understanding about agile business analysis. Students will learn how business analysis on an agile project is ?the same? and ?different? than business analysis performed on waterfall projects. Students will understand how the business analysis role changes on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, students will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring ? the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments ? regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Introduction What is agile The Agile Manifesto Agile principles Agile benefits Hands-on activity Learning and course objectives The current state of agile Agile trends Agile skills Value proposition The business case for agile The BA role changes on an agile project Hands-on activity Understanding project life cycles Project life cycle Product life cycle Incremental versus Iterative Hybrid approaches to delivery Choosing a project life cycle An in-depth look at Agile The agile development life cycle A sequence of iterations Essential concepts Inside each iteration Iteration goal Iteration planning Sequence of tasks Work period Testing End of iteration activities Evaluation and feedback Structured walkthroughs Evaluation guidelines The BA role in structured walkthroughs Scripting scenarios Defect list Retrospectives Hands-on exercise Type of Agile Delivery Approaches The flavors of agile Scrum Scrum roles Extreme Programming (XP) Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM) Feature Driven Development (FDD) Testing Best practices used by FDD Kanban Kanban Boards Agile Unified Process Scaling Frameworks Introduction to Agile Business Analysis What is business analysis? What is agile business analysis? Framework for agile business analysis Business analysis components International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA©) Project Management Institute (PMI©) Context to business analysis Our industry BA standards Our industry Agile BA standards Product Owners What stays the same What is expected to change Agile requirements deliverables Lightweight documentation Requirements repository Where business analysis fits in The BA workload Hands-on exercise Business Analysis Tailoring Business analysis tailoring (defined) Tailoring considerations What tailoring looks like The PMI Guide to Business Analysis Determining the ?best? BA approach Methodology vs Standard Why use methodologies Determining your methodology Business analysis impacts Tools and techniques for agile business analysis Agile BA techniques Backlog refinements Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Burndown chart Collaborative games Definition of done Definition of ready INVEST Iteration planning Kanban board Minimum marketable features (MMF) Minimum viable product (MVP) MoSCoW Narrative writing Persona analysis Product roadmap Progressive Elaboration Prototyping Purpose alignment model Retrospectives Story slicing Hands-on Exercise Prioritization Techniques Requirements prioritization Prioritizing on agile projects Prioritization criteria Business benefit MoSCoW Pair-choice comparison Setting priorities with multi-voting Cost to acquire and operate Determining business value Story point estimating Planning poker Project velocity Hands-on activity Course wrap-up Making the transition to agile How my role will be different Course summary Retrospective Questions Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts 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 BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This section specifies the primary and secondary target audiences of this course by job roles and notes the relevance to each job role. Collaboration Engineers and Administration Primary audiences: Collaboration engineers involved in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of Cisco collaboration core technologies. Secondary audiences: Administration involved in support and troubleshooting of Cisco collaboration technologies. Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these objectives: Describe the Cisco Expressway - C features and functionality within the collaboration architecture Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco expressway Series integration Describe the Cisco Expressway - C additional features Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Collaboration solutions for B2B calls Describe how to secure B2B communication with Cisco Expressway Series Describe the MRA feature Describe the Cisco Expressway MRA security and integration options, including integration with Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco IM&P Configure Cisco Webex Hybrid Services This course provides students knowledge about Cisco Expressway Series solutions, such as B2B calls, Cisco Mobile and Remote Access for remote workers, authentication options, and additional Cisco Expressway Series features. Configuring and Troubleshooting the Cisco Expressway Series Cisco Expressway Series Architecture Discovery 1: Deploy virtualized Cisco Expressway Discovery 2: Perform the initial Cisco Expressway series configuration Describe SIP and H.323 in the Cisco Expressway series Describe interworking in the Cisco Expressway series Discovery 3: Register endpoints on Cisco Expressway series Zones Digital string manipulation Search rules Transforms Discovery 4: Call search history and registrations Troubleshoot call processing on Cisco Expressway series Discovery 5: Troubleshooting tools Backup and restore Rerference Configuring Cisco Expressway Additional Freatures Describe bandwidth management Hardening local endpoint registrations Discovery 6: Configure Cisco Expressway series bandwidth management and registration restrictions Discovery 7: Troubleshoot Cisco Expressway series endpoint registration and local dial plan Describe Cisco Expressway security and clustering features Discovery 8: Configure Cisco Expressway series security features Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Expressway Series Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway-C integration overview Dian plan overview Call policy Discovery 9: Configure Cisco unified communications manager to connect with Cisco Expressway-C Troubleshooting options for Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway-C intergration Discovery 10: Troubleshoot Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway series integration Discovery 11: Configure and troubleshoot Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway series integration (practice activity) References Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Collaboration Solutions for Bussiness-to-Bussiness Describe supported services for B2B collaboration Describe prerequisites for business to business collaboration Call flow including Cisco unified communications manager endpoints Network address translation in a collaboration environment Discovery 12: Implement a B2B Cisco collaboration solution Cisco Expressway series B2B call troubleshooting Discovery 13: Troubleshoot B2B calls on the Cisco Expressway series References Discovery 14: Troubleshoot B2B calls on the Cisco Expressway series (practice activity) Securing Business-Business Communication Firewall Traversal Secure media Secure media between Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway series Toll fraud prevention Discovery 15: Secure a B2B Cisco collaboration communication Refrences Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile and Remote Access Describe prerequisites for mobile and remote access Describe service discovery Explore Expressway settings for MRA Certificates HTTP proxy Cisco jabber registration procedure Cisco jabber registration procedure in Hybrid deployment Cisco jabber configuration file Discovery 16: Configure MRA on the Cisco Expressway series MRA troubleshooting Discovery 17: Troubleshoot MRA on the Cisco Expressway series Integrating and Securing Mobile and Remote Access Secure Cisco unified communications integration Cisco unity connection integration Cisco MRA access control options Additional Cisco MRA features Discovery 18: Configure MRA with additional application integrations References Configuring Cisco Webex Hybrid Services Cisco Webex teams Describe Cisco Webex control hub Describe Cisco Webhex hybrid media services Describe Cisco Expressway requirements for using hybrid call service connect Explore Cisco Expressway requirements for using hybrid call service connect Describe Cisco Webex video mesh Discovery 19: Prepare for Cisco Webex teams integration Discovery 20: Configure Cisco Webex hybrid services Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions v1.0 (CLCEI) 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 Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions v1.0 (CLCEI) 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 Application developers who want to increase their understanding of Spring and Spring Boot with hands-on experience and a focus on fundamentals Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Spring configuration using Java Configuration and Annotations Aspect oriented programming with Spring Testing Spring applications using JUnit 5 Spring Data Access - JDBC, JPA and Spring Data Spring Transaction Management Simplifying application development with Spring Boot Spring Boot auto-configuration, starters and properties Build a simple REST application using Spring Boot, embedded Web Server and fat JARs or classic WARs Implementing REST client applications using RestTemplate and WebClient Spring Security Enable and extend metrics and monitoring capabilities using Spring Boot actuator Utilize Spring Boot enhancements to testing This course offers hands-on experience with the major features of Spring and Spring Boot, which includes configuration, data access, REST, AOP, auto-configuration, actuator, security, and Spring testing framework to build enterprise and microservices applications. On completion, participants will have a foundation for creating enterprise and cloud-ready applications. Introduction to Spring Java configuration and the Spring application context @Configuration and @Bean annotations @Import: working with multiple configuration files Defining bean scopes Launching a Spring Application and obtaining Beans Spring JAVA Configuration: A Deeper Look External properties & Property sources Environment abstraction Using bean profiles Spring Expression Language (SpEL) Annotation-based Dependency Injection Component scanning Autowiring using @Autowired Java configuration versus annotations, mixing. Lifecycle annotations: @PostConstruct and @PreDestroy Stereotypes and meta-annotations Factory Pattern in Spring Using Spring FactoryBeans Advanced Spring: How Does Spring Work Internally? The Spring Bean Lifecycle The BeanFactoryPostProcessor interception point The BeanPostProcessor interception point Spring Bean Proxies @Bean method return types Aspect-oriented programming What problems does AOP solve? Defining pointcut expressions Implementing various types of advice Testing a Spring-based Application Spring and Test-Driven Development Spring 5 integration testing with JUnit 5 Application context caching and the @Dirties Context annotation Profile selection with @Active Profiles Easy test data setup with @Sql Data Accss and JDBC with Spring How Spring integrates with existing data access technologies Data Access Exception hierarchy Spring?s Jdbc Template Database Transactions with Spring Transactions overview Transaction management with Spring Transaction propagation and rollback rules Transactions and integration testing Spring Boot Introduction Introduction to Spring Boot Features Value Proposition of Spring Boot Creating a simple Boot application using Spring Initializer website Spring Boot Dependencies, Auto-configuration, and Runtime Dependency management using Spring Boot starters How auto-configuration works Configuration properties Overriding auto-configuration Using Command Line Runner JPA with Spring and Spring Data Quick introduction to ORM with JPA Benefits of using Spring with JPA JPA configuration in Spring Configuring Spring JPA using Spring Boot Spring Data JPA dynamic repositories Spring MVC Architecture and Overview Introduction to Spring MVC and request processing Controller method signatures Using @Controller, @RestController and @GetMapping annotations Configuring Spring MVC with Spring Boot Spring Boot packaging options, JAR or WAR Rest with Spring MVC An introduction to the REST architectural style Controlling HTTP response codes with @ResponseStatus Implementing REST with Spring MVC, @RequestMapping, @RequestBody and @ResponseBody Spring MVC?s HttpMessageConverters and automatic content negotiation Spring Security What problems does Spring Security solve? Configuring authentication Implementing authorization by intercepting URLs Authorization at the Java method level Understanding the Spring Security filter chain Spring security testing Actuators, Metrics and Health Indicators Exposing Spring Boot Actuator endpoints Custom Metrics Health Indicators Creating custom Health Indicators External monitoring systems Spring Boot Testing Enhancements Spring Boot testing overview Integration testing using @SpringBootTest Web slice testing with MockMvc framework Slices to test different layers of the application Spring Security Oauth (Optional Topic) OAuth 2 Overview Implementing OAuth 2 using Spring Security OAuth Reactive Applications with Spring (Optional Topic) Overview of Reactive Programming concepts Reactive Programming support in Spring Using Spring?s reactive WebClient Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Spring: Core Training 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 Spring: Core Training course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.1 course helps you prepare for the Cisco© CCNP© Data Center and CCIE© Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools Cisco NX-OS Programmability Scheduler Overview Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms Cisco and Ansible Integration Overview Cisco and Puppet Integration Overview Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies (Self-study) Power On Auto Provisioning Cisco Data Center Network Manager Overview Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) 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 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Solutions Architects who are new to designing and building cloud architectures Data Center Architects who are migrating from on-premises environment to cloud architectures Other IT/cloud roles who want to understand how to design and build cloud architectures Overview In this course, you will learn how to: Make architectural decisions based on AWS architectural principles and best practices Use AWS services to make your infrastructure scalable, reliable, and highly available Use AWS Managed Services to enable greater flexibility and resiliency in an infrastructure Make an AWS-based infrastructure more efficient to increase performance and reduce costs Use the Well Architected Framework to improve architectures with AWS solutions This course covers all aspects of how to architect for the cloud over four-and-a-half-days. It covers topics from Architecting on AWS and Advanced Architecting on AWS to offer an immersive course in cloud architecture. You will learn how to design cloud architectures, starting small and working to large-scale enterprise level designs-and everything in between. Starting with the Well-Architected Framework, you will learn important architecting information for AWS services including: compute, storage, database, networking, security, monitoring, automation, optimization, benefits of de-coupling applications and serverless, building for resilience, and understanding costs Module 1: Introduction The real story of AWS Well-Architected Framework Six advantages of the cloud Global infrastructure Module 2: The Simplest Architectures S3 Glacier Choosing your regions Hands-on lab: Static Website Module 3: Adding a Compute Layer EC2 Storage solutions for instances Purchasing options such as dedicated host vs instances Module 4: Adding a Database Layer Relational vs non-relational Managed databases RDS Dynamo DB Neptune Hands-on lab: Deploying a web application on AWS Module 5: Networking in AWS Part 1 VPC CIDR and subnets Public vs private subnets NAT and internet gateway Security groups Module 6: Networking in AWS Part 2 Virtual Private Gateway VPN Direct Connect VPC peering Transit Gateway VPC Endpoints Elastic Load Balancer Route 53 Hands-on lab: Creating a VPC Module 7: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) IAM Identity federation Cognito Module 8: Organizations Organizations Multiple account management Tagging strategies Module 9: Elasticity, High Availability, and Monitoring Elasticity vs inelasticity Monitoring with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and VPC Flow Logs Auto scaling Scaling databases Hands-on lab: Creating a highly available environment Module 10: Automation Why automate? CloudFormation AWS Quick Starts AWS Systems Manager AWS OpsWorks AWS Elastic Beanstalk Module 11: Deployment Methods Why use a deployment method? Blue green and canary deployment Tools to implement your deployment methods CI/CD Hands-on lab: Automating infrastructure deployment Module 12: Caching When and why you should cache your data Cloudfront Elasticache (Redis/Memcached) DynamoDB Accelerator Module 13: Security of Your Data Shared responsibility model Data classification Encryption Automatic data security Module 14: Building Decoupled Architecture Tight coupling vs loose coupling SQS SNS Module 15: Optimizations and Review Review questions Best practices Activity: Design and architecture - two trues and one lie Module 16: Microservices What is a microservice? Containers ECS Fargate EKS Module 17: Serverless Why use serverless? Lambda API Gateway AWS Step Functions Hands-on lab: Implementing a serverless architecture with AWS Managed Services Module 18: Building for Resilience Using managed services greatly increases resiliency Serverless for resiliency Issues with microservices to be aware of DDoS Hands-on lab: Amazon CloudFront content delivery and automating WAF rules Module 19: Networking in AWS Part 3 Elastic Network Adapter Maximum transmission units Global Accelerator Site to site VPN Transit Gateway Module 20: Understanding Costs Simple monthly calculator Right sizing your instances Price sensitive architecture examples Module 21: Migration Strategies Cloud migration strategies Planning Migrating Optimizing Hands-on lab: Application deployment using AWS Fargate Module 22: RTO/RPO and Backup Recovery Setup Disaster planning Recovery options Module 23: Final Review Architecting advice Service use case questions Example test questions Additional course details: Nexus Humans Architecting on AWS - Accelerator 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 Architecting on AWS - Accelerator course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Server Administrators Systems Engineers Storage Administrators Technical Solutions Architects Integrators and Partners Consulting Systems Engineers Network Administrators Network Engineers Network Managers Architects Overview Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives: Understand, describe, and configure Cisco Intersight (on prem and SaaS models) Understand, describe, and configure Intersight Advanced features (IST, ICO, IWOM) Understand, describe, and configure IMM and UMM mode for UCS Understand, describe, and configure Cisco X-Series (FI, IFM, X210c Server, Adv Fabric Module) Create Intersight Pools, Policies, and Management for X-Series Design and operate Cisco UCS with Intersight Managed Mode Solutions This deep-dive training covers Cisco UCS X-Series server family and how Intersight can be the enablement platform for all UCS servers. We will cover Intersight features such as IWOM, IST, ICO, and programmability either On-Prem or in the Cloud. Attendees will learn the breadth of the physical X-Series (pools, policies, firmware, so much more) platform as well as maintaining existing infrastructure with Intersight Infrastructures Services. Also covered is how to manage physical, virtual, cloud platforms and deploy to any or all. Section 1: Intersight Foundations Intersight Architecture Flexible Deployment Models Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service Licensing Intersight Essentials License Tier Intersight Advantage License Tier Intersight Premier License Tier Section 2: Monitoring and Maintaining UCS Infrastructure with Intersight Device Health and Monitoring Standalone Management for UCS C-Series Servers Server Compatibility (HCL), Advisories (CVEs), and Contract Status Firmware Upgrades Section 3: Designing & Operationalizing Cisco UCS Solutions with Intersight Implementing Cisco Hyperflex with Intersight Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment Section 4: Cisco UCS M5, M6, X Overview and Configuration Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight Deployment Architecture X-Series Fabric Interconnects Compute X-Series Power/Cooling Efficiency Cooling Capacity Airflow Thermal Policies Future-Proof Cooling Power Policies Compute Series Architecture ? C220 M6 Architecture ? C240 M6 Cisco VIC Offerings for M6 GPU Offerings for X-Series Management Options for C220 / C240 M6 Rack Servers UCS 7th Generation Intel Rack Servers Architecture ? C220 M7 Architecture ? C240 M7 Intel 4th Gen Intel© Xeon© SP Sapphire Rapids High Level Features M7 Memory DIMMs Architecture ? C225 M6 Architecture ? C245 M6 Section 5: Designing Cisco UCS LAN and SAN Connectivity LAN Connectivity Overview Gen 4 End Host Mode Requirements for Configuring VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager Role of the vNIC in Abstracting MAC Addresses Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity Fibre Channel Switching Fibre Channel Operating Modes EHM and N-Port Virtualization Configuring VSANs in Cisco UCS Manager Creating VSANs and FCoE VLANs in Cisco UCS Role of vHBAs when Abstracting WWNNs and WWPNs into a Service Profile Configuring Manual Uplink Pinning and Recovery from Failure Section 6: Configuring Cisco UCS-X in IMM Mode IMM and Domain Profiles Domain Policy Concepts and Usage Cisco Intersight Server Profiles Creating and Deploying a UCS C-Series Server Profile ? Process Overview Importing a Server Profile ? Process Overview Upgrading Firmware Cisco IMM Transition Tool Thermal Policies Power Policies Section 7: Implementing Cisco UCS-X Firmware Updates Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview Intersight Firmware Bundles Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management Cisco HX Firmware Management UCS Managed Infrastructure Firmware Management UCS Intersight Managed Mode Firmware Management Hardware Compatibility List Section 8: Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO) Intersight Workload Optimizer Overview IWO Delivery and Tiers Workload Optimizer ? What?s New? IWO Value Proposition Application Resource Management IWO Market Section 9: Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO) Sample Scenario Workflow Designer Validate and Execute a Workflow ICO ? Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Infrastructure Orchestration Infrastructure as Code with ICO Immutability with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Workflow Versions Rollback Tasks (Task Designer) Section 10: Intersight API Overview Intersight API Resources SDKs / Ansible Modules Use Case Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course includes enterprise-level messaging administrators on Exchange Server. IT generalists and helpdesk professionals who want to learn about Exchange Server may also take this course. Students taking this course are expected to have at least two years of experience working in the IT field-typically in the areas of Windows Server administration, network administration, helpdesk, or system administration. They are also expected to have some experience with Exchange Server concepts but previous experience managing Exchange Server is not a requirement. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Deploy Exchange Server. Plan and configure storage for Exchange Server. Create and manage various recipient objects in Exchange Server. Perform recipient management and Exchange server management tasks by using Exchange Server cmdlets. Deploy Client Access services in Exchange Server. Manage high availability in Exchange Server. Implement disaster recovery for Exchange Server. Configure and manage message transport in Exchange Server. Configure message security in Exchange Server. Monitor and troubleshoot Exchange Server. Configure Exchange Server role-based access control permissions and configure audit logging for both administrators and users. Implement and manage integration with Exchange Online. This course teaches IT professionals how to administer and support Exchange Server. The course covers how install and configure Exchange Server. It also covers how to manage mail recipients and public folders, including how to perform bulk operations by using Exchange Management Shell. In addition, the course covers how to manage client connectivity, message transport and hygiene, and highly available Exchange Server deployments. It also covers how to implement disaster recovery solutions. Finally, the course covers how to maintain and monitor an Exchange Server deployment and how to administer Exchange Online in a Office 365 deployment. Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Overview of Exchange Server Exchange Server architecture Requirements for Exchange Server Deploying Exchange Server Exchange Server Exchange Server Management Tools Lab : Deploying Exchange Server Managing Exchange Server 2016 storage Exchange Server mailbox databases Exchange Server storage Configuring Exchange Server mailbox databases and storage Lab : Configuring Exchange Server storage Managing recipient objects Managing user mailboxes Managing other types of mailboxes Managing other recipients objects Configuring policies and address lists Lab : Managing recipient objects Lab : Configuring address lists and policies Managing recipients and Exchange servers by using Exchange Server cmdlets Overview of the Exchange Management Shell Managing Exchange Servers by using Exchange Management Shell cmdlets Managing Exchange servers by using scripts Lab : Managing Exchange Server and recipient objects by using Exchange Management Shell Implementing client connectivity Configuring client access services Managing client access services Client connectivity in Exchange Server Configuring Outlook on the web Configuring mobile messaging Lab : Configuring client access services Lab : Deploying and configuring client access services on Exchange Server Managing high availability in Exchange Server High availability on Exchange Server Configuring highly available mailbox databases Configuring high availability of Client Access services Lab : Implementing DAGs Lab : Implementing and testing high availability Implementing disaster recovery for Exchange Server Implementing Exchange Server backup Implementing Exchange Server recovery Lab : Backing up Exchange Server data Lab : Restoring Exchange Server data Configuring and managing message transport Overview of message transport Configuring message transport Managing transport rules Lab : Configuring and managing message transport Configuring message security Deploying and managing an Edge Transport server for message security Implementing an antivirus solution for Exchange Server Implementing an antispam solution for Exchange Server Lab : Configuring message security in Exchange Server Monitoring and troubleshooting Exchange Server Monitoring Exchange Server Troubleshooting Exchange Server Lab : Monitoring and troubleshooting Exchange Server Securing and maintaining Exchange Server Securing Exchange Server by using RBAC Configuring audit logging in Exchange Server Maintaining Exchange Server Lab : Securing and maintaining Exchange Server Implementing and managing Exchange Online deployments Overview of Exchange Online and Office 365 Managing Exchange Online Implementing the migration to Exchange Online Managing a hybrid environment Lab : Managing Exchange Online Additional course details: Nexus Humans 20345-1 Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 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 20345-1 Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 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.