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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for If you are a data analyst, data scientist, or a business analyst who wants to get started with using Python and machine learning techniques to analyze data and predict outcomes, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of computer programming and data analytics is a must. Familiarity with mathematical concepts such as algebra and basic statistics will be useful. Overview By the end of this course, you will have the skills you need to confidently use various machine learning algorithms to perform detailed data analysis and extract meaningful insights from data. This course is designed to give you practical guidance on industry-standard data analysis and machine learning tools in Python, with the help of realistic data. The course will help you understand how you can use pandas and Matplotlib to critically examine a dataset with summary statistics and graphs, and extract the insights you seek to derive. You will continue to build on your knowledge as you learn how to prepare data and feed it to machine learning algorithms, such as regularized logistic regression and random forest, using the scikit-learn package. You?ll discover how to tune the algorithms to provide the best predictions on new and unseen data. As you delve into later sections, you?ll be able to understand the working and output of these algorithms and gain insight into not only the predictive capabilities of the models but also their reasons for making these predictions. Data Exploration and Cleaning Python and the Anaconda Package Management System Different Types of Data Science Problems Loading the Case Study Data with Jupyter and pandas Data Quality Assurance and Exploration Exploring the Financial History Features in the Dataset Activity 1: Exploring Remaining Financial Features in the Dataset Introduction to Scikit-Learn and Model Evaluation Introduction Model Performance Metrics for Binary Classification Activity 2: Performing Logistic Regression with a New Feature and Creating a Precision-Recall Curve Details of Logistic Regression and Feature Exploration Introduction Examining the Relationships between Features and the Response Univariate Feature Selection: What It Does and Doesn't Do Building Cloud-Native Applications Activity 3: Fitting a Logistic Regression Model and Directly Using the Coefficients The Bias-Variance Trade-off Introduction Estimating the Coefficients and Intercepts of Logistic Regression Cross Validation: Choosing the Regularization Parameter and Other Hyperparameters Activity 4: Cross-Validation and Feature Engineering with the Case Study Data Decision Trees and Random Forests Introduction Decision trees Random Forests: Ensembles of Decision Trees Activity 5: Cross-Validation Grid Search with Random Forest Imputation of Missing Data, Financial Analysis, and Delivery to Client Introduction Review of Modeling Results Dealing with Missing Data: Imputation Strategies Activity 6: Deriving Financial Insights Final Thoughts on Delivering the Predictive Model to the Client

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for data warehouse engineers, data platform engineers, and architects and operators who build and manage data analytics pipelines. Completed either AWS Technical Essentials or Architecting on AWS Completed Building Data Lakes on AWS Overview In this course, you will learn to: Compare the features and benefits of data warehouses, data lakes, and modern data architectures Design and implement a data warehouse analytics solution Identify and apply appropriate techniques, including compression, to optimize data storage Select and deploy appropriate options to ingest, transform, and store data Choose the appropriate instance and node types, clusters, auto scaling, and network topology for a particular business use case Understand how data storage and processing affect the analysis and visualization mechanisms needed to gain actionable business insights Secure data at rest and in transit Monitor analytics workloads to identify and remediate problems Apply cost management best practices In this course, you will build a data analytics solution using Amazon Redshift, a cloud data warehouse service. The course focuses on the data collection, ingestion, cataloging, storage, and processing components of the analytics pipeline. You will learn to integrate Amazon Redshift with a data lake to support both analytics and machine learning workloads. You will also learn to apply security, performance, and cost management best practices to the operation of Amazon Redshift. Module A: Overview of Data Analytics and the Data Pipeline Data analytics use cases Using the data pipeline for analytics Module 1: Using Amazon Redshift in the Data Analytics Pipeline Why Amazon Redshift for data warehousing? Overview of Amazon Redshift Module 2: Introduction to Amazon Redshift Amazon Redshift architecture Interactive Demo 1: Touring the Amazon Redshift console Amazon Redshift features Practice Lab 1: Load and query data in an Amazon Redshift cluster Module 3: Ingestion and Storage Ingestion Interactive Demo 2: Connecting your Amazon Redshift cluster using a Jupyter notebook with Data API Data distribution and storage Interactive Demo 3: Analyzing semi-structured data using the SUPER data type Querying data in Amazon Redshift Practice Lab 2: Data analytics using Amazon Redshift Spectrum Module 4: Processing and Optimizing Data Data transformation Advanced querying Practice Lab 3: Data transformation and querying in Amazon Redshift Resource management Interactive Demo 4: Applying mixed workload management on Amazon Redshift Automation and optimization Interactive demo 5: Amazon Redshift cluster resizing from the dc2.large to ra3.xlplus cluster Module 5: Security and Monitoring of Amazon Redshift Clusters Securing the Amazon Redshift cluster Monitoring and troubleshooting Amazon Redshift clusters Module 6: Designing Data Warehouse Analytics Solutions Data warehouse use case review Activity: Designing a data warehouse analytics workflow Module B: Developing Modern Data Architectures on AWS Modern data architectures

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System Administrator System Architect Technology Consultant Overview This course will prepare you to: start and stop SAP systems perform system configuration tasks describe the architecture of database systems explain fundamental user administration concepts create RFC destinations implement SAP notes and SAP Support Packages configure printers in SAP systems schedule and monitor background jobs In this five-day training, you will learn how to perform various administrative tasks to keep the SAP system running. This course provides you with fundamental knowledge on how to ensure a smooth operation of SAP systems running on Application Server ABAP (AS ABAP). AS ABAP is the technological foundation of SAP Business Suite as well as SAP S/4HANA systems. You will also learn the theoretical administration concepts within AS ABAP and work practically in an SAP system and on the operating system level. Course Content AS ABAP Fundamentals Starting and Stopping SAP Systems Technical System Configuration Setting profile parameters Setting up and working with operation modes Working with task lists Architecture of database systems Understanding basic database administration Fundamentals of User Administration Understanding the user administration concept Understanding the AS ABAP authorization concept RFC Communication Setting up RFC connections Software Maintenance Implementing SAP Notes and SAP Support Packages Preparing a software maintenance process Working with the Support Package Manager (SPAM) Understanding the Software Update Manager (SUM) Output Management Configuring printers Background Processing Scheduling background jobs System Monitoring and Troubleshooting Monitoring architecture Monitoring with SAP Solution Manager Additional course details: Nexus Humans ADM100 System Administration I of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Suite 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 ADM100 System Administration I of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Suite 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 This course is for web developers who are well-versed in JavaScript and want to take their TypeScript knowledge to the next level. No prior TypeScript knowledge is required. Overview By completing this course, you will be able to build interesting TypeScript projects. This course will take your current TypeScript knowledge to the next level. Here are the important topics that this course will cover: - Learn the fundamentals of TypeScript - Build a weather forecast widget with Angular - Create building a note-taking client/server application using Angular, Node.js, and MongoDB - Create a real-time chat application with React In this course, you will begin by learning the fundamentals of TypeScript and then move toward advanced concepts. Then, learn how TypeScript relates to JavaScript that you may have written before. and understand the benefits of TypeScript and how it can help you avoid software defects. You will also learn to use type guards, check null and undefined, create tagged union types, and compare the performance of algorithms. Additionally, you will use TypeScript to build a weather forecast widget with Angular and then progress by building a note-taking client/server application using Angular, Node.js, and MongoDB, and finally create a real-time chat application with React. TypeScript Fundamentals Introduction to TypeScript Type Checking Advanced Type Analysis Features Comparing Performance of Algorithms Building a Weather Forecast Widget with Angular 4 Using Modules Creating the First Component Using the Component in Other Components Using the Main Component Note-Taking Client/Server App Setting up the Server Integrating with MongoDB Creating the Client Side with Angular Real-Time Chat Setting up the Project Writing the Server Creating the Chat Room Additional course details: Nexus Humans Building Web Applications With TypeScript, Angular, and React 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 Building Web Applications With TypeScript, Angular, and React 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 Operational Technology (OT) Engineers IT engineers Generalists, including managers, project leads, and solutions and business architects Overview Define what IIoT is and identify IIoT architectures. Identify IIoT market verticals, and their motivations and requirements. Explore Cisco IIoT networking devices, how they are different from other devices, and use common administrative tools for managing them. Explore industrial communications protocols for control and automation, and how they have been adapted to run on top of a TCP/IP network infrastructure. Describe wireless protocols used in IIoT environments, including architectures and devices used. Understand the TCP/IP protocol stack and how it is used with other protocols in IIoT environments. Discuss network protocols for clock synchronization between network devices, and describe available tools for IIoT network administration. Discuss wireless technologies used in a core LAN, and their relevance to IIoT implementations. Explore field WAN technologies and how they are used in IIoT environments. Explore legacy protocols and explain the methods available to transport non-routable protocols over modern networks. Explain fundamental concepts of Quality of Service (QoS) related to IIoT network environments. Discuss Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) operation, components, terminology, and features, and explore its use in IIoT environments. Explore Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN technologies and describe the way they can be used on IIoT deployments. Describe Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology and its use in IIoT environments. Explore Layer 1 and Layer 2 high availability technologies and redundancy mechanisms. Describe Layer 3 high availability and the need for Layer 3 redundancy in IIoT deployments The Understanding Cisco Industrial IoT Networking Foundation (INFND) v1.0 course gives you an overview of the protocols, applications, and network infrastructure you need to support and manage Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. You will learn about IIoT industry verticals and how different protocols are used within them. The course also covers configuring and verifying the protocols on Cisco© IIoT networking devices. Course Introduction.Defining Industrial Internet of ThingsExamining Common IIoT Verticals.Examining Cisco IIoT Networking Devices.Examining and Configuring Industrial Communication Protocols.Describing Wireless IIoT Protocols.Explaining and Configuring TCP/IP Protocols, Addressing, and Segmentation.Examining Network Services and Administration.Examining and Configuring Wireless Core LAN Technologies.Describing Field WAN Technologies.Examining and Configuring Transportation of Legacy Protocols.Describing, Configuring, and Verifying Quality of Service (QoS) for IIoT Protocols.Examining and Verifying MPLS and IIoT.Configuring and Explaining VPN Technology and IIoT.Describing DWDM.Configuring and Defining Layer 1 and Layer 2 High Availability Technologies.Defining and Configuring Layer 3 High Availability TechnologiesLab outline Connect to the Cisco IIoT Devices. Use Industrial Protocols with Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches. Configure an 802.11 Client. Configure an IPv6 Address. Configure Layer 2 Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP Addressing in an Example IoT Deployment.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced IT Asset Managers Overview By attending this course the attendee will be able to Understand and utilize the dependencies, relationships and benefits of the KPAs found within an effective IT Asset Management Program specify and define the duties and responsibilities necessary to be an effective IT Asset Manager be able to obtain and display an understanding of the resources and commitment necessary to implement a fully functional IT Asset Management Program. Attendees will learn about the entire ITAM Program and take with them the foundation plan for starting or improving their organization?s ITAM Program. The intense three-day course with certification is packed full of information and real-world experiences designed to make your ITAM Program more effective and efficient, and the CITAM Certification will lend notable credibility to both you and your ITAM Program.This course addresses each of the Key Process Areas (KPAs) identified within the IBPL that, when combined, empowers an organization and maximizes the value of their IT assets. The course will also review the core processes that encompass the ITAM Program and the projects that will help an organization build a productive and profitable business unit.The course includes exam for CITAM certification. Course Outline IAITAM and the Mission ITAM Code of Ethics Defining Primary Roles in an ITAM Program IAITAM?s 12 KPAs Relationships, Dependencies, and Benefits KPA Interdependencies Roles and Responsibilities Creating Dynamic Job Descriptions for ITAM Programs The Role of a Program Manager Project Management Relationship Triangle Sample Projects by KPA Prioritization and the ITAM Program Lifecycle Management Process Building Best Practices Gaining Executive Buy-in Business Case Template Maturity Assessment ITAM as a Core Business Function Additional course details: Nexus Humans Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM) 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 Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM) 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 This course is designed for individuals in a variety of job roles whose primary responsibility is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis; who contribute as members of a project team; or who wish to incorporate project management practices into their personal work. It is also beneficial for anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices. Overview In this course, you will identify the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized project management practices to successfully manage or participate in projects. You will: Identify the key processes and requirements of project management. Initiate a project. Use a Predictive approach to plan for time and cost. Use an Adaptive approach to plan a project. Plan for project risks, communication, and change control. Manage the execution of a project. Close a project. This course teaches the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success. This course is designed to cover various project management approaches and is not intended to focus on a single methodology or framework. Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management Topic A: Identify the Characteristics of a Project Topic B: Identify the Project Approach Topic C: Identify the Leadership Roles in a Project Lesson 2: Initiating a Project Topic A: Create a Project Scope/Vision Statement Topic B: Identify the Essential Skills for a Project Team Topic C: Identify the Risks to a Project Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost in Predictive Projects Topic A: Create a WBS Topic B: Create a Project Schedule Topic C: Determine Project Costs Lesson 4: Planning for Adaptive Projects Topic A: Create Epics and User Stories Topic B: Build a Product Backlog Topic C: Create an Initial Release Plan Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting Topic E: Replan the Project Lesson 5: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control Topic A: Analyze the Risks to a Project Topic B: Create a Communication Plan Topic C: Develop a Change Control Plan Lesson 6: Managing a Project Topic A: Begin Project Work Topic B: Execute the Project Plan Topic C: Track the Progress of an Adaptive Project Topic D: Report Project Performance Topic E: Implement Change Control Lesson 7: Closing a Project Topic A: Close a Sprint, a Release, or an Adaptive Project Topic B: Close a Predictive Project Topic C: Create a Final Report

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for system administrators and implementors interested in learning IBM Security Verify Access. Overview Describe IBM Security Verify Access product and its key features Discuss the architecture and deployment process Configure IBM Security Verify Access users, groups, and domains Introduce concepts of a reverse proxy and how it fits in your web-based infrastructure Describe protected object space and the policy access control model Explain how to set up reverse proxy junctions to handle web requests Discuss and configure authentication mechanisms that are supported by Verify Access Explain and set up logging, auditing, and tracing for Verify Access components IBM Security Verify Access helps you simplify your users' access while more securely adopting web, mobile, IoT, and cloud technologies. It can be deployed on premises, in a virtual or hardware appliance, or containerized with Docker. Verify Access also directly connects with Verify SaaS for a modernized, hybrid IAM approach to enable your organization's migration to identity as a service (IDaaS) at a comfortable pace. Using the skills taught in this course, you learn how to run Verify Access via Docker, configure authentication and authorization mechanisms, implement policy access control, and set up reverse proxy junctions to process web requests. Hands-on exercises reinforce the skills learned. Unit 1 Introduction to IBM Security Verify Access Unit 2 Architecture and deployment Unit 3 Managing users, groups, and domains Unit 4 Reverse Proxy (WebSEAL) concepts Unit 5 Managing access control Unit 6 Configuring junctions for back-end resources Unit 7 Authentication framework and methods Unit 8 Logging, auditing, and tracing Additional course details: Nexus Humans TW108G IBM Security Verify Access Foundations 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 TW108G IBM Security Verify Access Foundations 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 Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix ADC and Gateway, with little or no previous Citrix networking experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage Citrix ADC or Citrix Gateway environments. Overview Identify the functionality and capabilities of Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway Explain basic Citrix ADC and Gateway network architecture Identify the steps and components to secure Citrix ADC Configure Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Integrate Citrix Gateway with Citrix Virtual Apps, Citrix Virtual Desktops and other Citrix components Expand your Citrix networking knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers Citrix ADC essentials, including secure load balancing, high availability and operations management, and also focuses on Citrix Gateway. You will learn to deliver secure remote access to apps and desktops integrating Citrix Virtual Apps and Citrix Desktops with Citrix Gateway Getting Started Introduction to Citrix ADC Feature and Platform Overview Deployment Options Architectural Overview Setup and Management Basic Networking Networking Topology Citrix ADC Components Routing Access Control Lists ADC Platforms Citrix ADC MPX Citrix ADC VPX Citrix ADC CPX Citrix ADC SDX Citrix ADC BLX High Availability Citrix ADC High Availability High Availability Configuration Managing High Availability In Service Software Upgrade Troubleshooting High Availability Load balancing Load Balancing Overview Load Balancing Methods and Monitors Load Balancing Traffic Types Load Balancing Protection Priority Load Balancing Load Balancing Troubleshooting SSL Offloading SSL Overview SSL Configuration SSL Offload Troubleshooting SSL Offload SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections Security Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Configuring External Authentication Admin Partitions Monitoring and Troubleshooting Citrix ADC Logging Monitoring with SNMP Reporting and Diagnostics AppFlow Functions Citrix Application Delivery Management Troubleshooting Citrix Gateway Introduction to Citrix Gateway Advantages and Utilities of Citrix Gateway Citrix Gateway Configuration Common Deployments AppExpert Expressions Introduction to AppExpert Policies Default Policies Explore Citrix ADC Gateway Policies Policy Bind Points Using AppExpert with Citrix Gateway Authentication, Authorization, and Secure Web Gateway Authentication and Authorization Multi-Factor Authentication nFactor Visualizer SAML authentication Managing Client Connections Introduction to Client Connections Session Policies and Profiles Pre and Post Authentication Policies Citrix Gateway Deployment Options Managing User Sessions Integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Virtual Apps and Desktop Integration Citrix Gateway Integration Citrix Gateway WebFront ICA Proxy Clientless Access and Workspace App Access Fallback SmartControl and SmartAccess for ICA Configuring Citrix Gateway Working with Apps on Citrix Gateway RDP Proxy Portal Themes and EULA

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators tasked with maintaining a vRealize Operations cluster Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Identify the vRealize Operations components affected in typical troubleshooting scenarios List the environmental and operational factors that can generate problems in vRealize Operations Use self-monitoring tools to assess and troubleshoot operational issues in vRealize Operations Access CLI-based tools to assess and troubleshoot operational issues in vRealize Operations Use the vRealize Operations API tool to retrieve cluster data and perform actions Retrieve and review log files associated with specific vRealize Operations components Use available tools to troubleshoot problem scenarios in vRealize Operations Identify the best practices to ensure a vRealize Operations instance remains in a healthy state Locate resources to help you troubleshoot vRealize Operations This two-day course gives VMware vRealize© Operations? administrators the skills to perform basic troubleshooting tasks. The course also gives administrators the skills to ensure that their vRealize Operations instance meets its use-case objectives of continuous performance optimization, app-aware intelligent remediation, and integrated compliance. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Running a vRealize Operations Instance Identify the components of a vRealize Operations cluster Identify common problems that affect vRealize Operations List the environmental and operational factors that can affect vRealize Operations Identify the affected components vRealize Operations Troubleshooting Tools Use vRealize Operations self-monitoring tools to troubleshoot problems Use CLI tools to troubleshoot vRealize Operations problems Identify the log files used by individual vRealize Operations components Run commands to analyze vRealize Operations log files Use the vRealize Operations API tool vRealize Operations Troubleshooting Scenarios Use relevant tools to troubleshoot problem scenarios Maintaining vRealize Operations Use best practices to ensure the vRealize Operations cluster remains in a healthy state Back up and restore vRealize Operations Identify vRealize Operations troubleshooting resources Additional course details: Nexus Humans Troubleshooting VMware vRealize Operations [V8.x] 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 Troubleshooting VMware vRealize Operations [V8.x] 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.