Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Understand problems and the creative problem solving processIdentify types of information to gather and key questions to ask in problem solving Identify the importance of defining a problem correctlyIdentify and use four different problem definition toolsWrite concrete problem statementsUse basic brainstorming tools to generate ideas for solutionsEvaluate potential solutions against criteria, including cost/benefit analysis and group votingPerform a final analysis to select a solutionUnderstand the roles that fact and intuition play in selecting a solutionUnderstand the need to refine the shortlist and redefine itUnderstand how to identify the tasks and resources necessary to implement solutionsEvaluate and adapt solutions to reality This workshop will give students an overview of the creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that they can use every day. Skills such as brainstorming, information gathering, & analyzing data will be covered during class. Getting Started Workshop Objectives The Problem Solving Method What is a Problem? What is Creative Problem Solving? What are the Steps in the Creative Solving Process? Case Study Module Two: Review Questions Information Gathering Understanding Types of Information Identifying Key Questions Methods of Gathering Information Case Study Module Three: Review Questions Problem Definition Defining the Problem Determining Where the Problem Originated Defining the Present State and the Desired State Stating and Restating the Problem Analyzing the Problem Writing the Problem Statement Case Study Module Four: Review Questions Preparing for Brainstorming Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (I) Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (II) The Morphological Matrix The Six Thinking Hats The Blink Method Case Study Module Seven: Review Questions Analyzing Solutions Developing Criteria Analyzing Wants and Needs Using Cost/Benefit Analysis Case Study Module Eight: Review Questions Selecting a Solution Doing a Final Analysis Paired Comparison Analysis Analyzing Potential Problems Case Study Module Nine: Review Questions Planning Your Next Steps Identifying Tasks Identifying Resources Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting Case Study Module Ten: Review Questions Creating a Performance Plan Planning the Follow-Up Meeting Celebrating Successes Identifying Improvements Case Study Module Eleven: Review Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Lessons Learned
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who desire to become more skilled at handling difficult customers. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to deal with difficult customers in a way that increases productivity and customer service, and decreases unhappy customers. In this course, students will gain a valuable skill set to deal with difficult customers in various situations. 1 - GETTING STARTED Housekeeping Items Pre-Assignment Review Workshop Objectives The Parking Lot Action Plan 2 - THE RIGHT ATTITUDE STARTS WITH YOU Be Grateful Keep Your Body Healthy Focus on Positive Thoughts Invoke Inner Peace Case Study 3 - INTERNAL STRESS MANAGEMENT Irritability Unhappiness with Your Job Feeling Underappreciated Not Well-Rested Case Study 4 - EXTERNAL STRESS MANAGEMENT Office Furniture Not Ergonomically Sound High Noise Volume in the Office Rift with Co-Workers Demanding Supervisor Case Study 5 - TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS What is Transactional Analysis? Parent Adult Child Case Study 6 - WHY ARE SOME CUSTOMERS DIFFICULT? They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want to Vent They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Someone to be Held Accountable They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Resolution They Are Generally Unhappy Case Study 7 - DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMER OVER THE PHONE Listen to the Customer?s Complaint Build Rapport Do Not Respond with Negative Words or Emotion Offer a Verbal Solution to Customer Case Study 8 - DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMER IN PERSON Listen to the Customer?s Complaint Build Rapport Responding with Positive Words and Body Language Besides Words, What to Look For? Case Study 9 - SENSITIVITY IN DEALING WITH CUSTOMERS Who are Angry Who Are Rude With Different Cultural Values Who Cannot Be Satisfied Case Study 10 - SCENARIOS OF DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT CUSTOMER Angry Customer Rude Customer Culturally Diverse Customer Impossible to Please Customer Case Study 11 - CUSTOMER ONCE YOU HAVE ADDRESSED THEIR COMPLAINT Call the Customer Send the Customer an Email Mail the Customer a Small Token Handwritten or Typed Letter Case Study 12 - WRAPPING UP Words From The Wise Review Of The Parking Lot Lessons Learned Recommended Reading Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center engineers Engineers (design, implementation, pre-sales, post-sales) Product managers and sales Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe hyperconvergence, Cisco HyperFlex, and the components of Cisco HyperFlex Explain the Cisco Unified Computing System⢠(Cisco UCS) and what makes it valuable to business Describe how Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform (HXDP) works Describe the physical components of Cisco HyperFlex Describe Cisco Intersight and introduce functionalities relevant to HyperFlex Install standard ESXi-based vSphere Cisco HyperFlex Manage your Cisco HyperFlex VMware ESXi-based cluster Describe how to maintain Cisco HyperFlex Design a Cisco HyperFlex solution Protect the data on your Cisco HyperFlex cluster using replication and data at rest encryption Describe a stretched cluster and how is it different from a standard cluster Describe an Edge cluster and how is it different from a standard cluster Perform basic troubleshooting tasks and explain Cisco Intersight The Implementing Cisco HyperFlex (DCIHX) v1.3 course shows you how to deploy and use the Cisco© HyperFlex? data platform to support multicloud workloads. You will become familiar with HyperFlex components and learn how to install, design, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco HyperFlex to support highly scalable and resilient multicloud implementations. You will also gain hands-on experience focused on installation, management, maintenance, and native replication, and you will explore cluster technologies as well as Cisco Intersight.? Introducing Hyperconvergence and Cisco HyperFlex Traditional Data Center Design What Is Hyperconvergence? Describing Cisco UCS: The Foundation of Cisco HyperFlex Cisco Server Deployment Models: Standalone Versus Managed Cisco UCS Managed Model Benefits Describing Cisco HyperFlex Software Components Virtual Machine Hypervisor Log-Structured File System Describing Cisco HyperFlex Hardware Components Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Servers Storage Technologies in Cisco HyperFlex Introducing Cisco Intersight Introducing Cisco Intersight Installing and Expanding Standard ESXi Cisco HyperFlex Installation Summary Software Prerequisites Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment Management Interfaces Overview Cisco HyperFlex Plugin for vCenter Maintaining Cisco HyperFlex Cisco HyperFlex Upgrade Overview Cisco HyperFlex Online Upgrade Designing Cisco HyperFlex Cluster Resiliency: VM-Level Cluster Resiliency: HXDP-Level Protecting Your Data Disaster Recovery Overview Third-Party Data Restore Solutions Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Stretched Deployment Stretched Cluster Overview Prerequisites Introducing Cisco HyperFlex EDGE Cisco HyperFlex EDGE Cluster Overview Prerequisites and Recommendations Troubleshooting Cisco HyperFlex Troubleshooting Guidelines Generating Tech Support Bundles
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for If you have worked in C++ but want to learn how to make the most of this language, especially for large projects, this course is for you. Overview By the end of this course, you'll have developed programming skills that will set you apart from other C++ programmers. After completing this course, you will be able to: Delve into the anatomy and workflow of C++ Study the pros and cons of different approaches to coding in C++ Test, run, and debug your programs Link object files as a dynamic library Use templates, SFINAE, constexpr if expressions and variadic templates Apply best practice to resource management This course begins with advanced C++ concepts by helping you decipher the sophisticated C++ type system and understand how various stages of compilation convert source code to object code. You'll then learn how to recognize the tools that need to be used in order to control the flow of execution, capture data, and pass data around. By creating small models, you'll even discover how to use advanced lambdas and captures and express common API design patterns in C++. As you cover later lessons, you'll explore ways to optimize your code by learning about memory alignment, cache access, and the time a program takes to run. The concluding lesson will help you to maximize performance by understanding modern CPU branch prediction and how to make your code cache-friendly. Anatomy of Portable C++ Software Managing C++ Projects Writing Readable Code No Ducks Allowed ? Types and Deduction C++ Types Creating User Types Structuring our Code No Ducks Allowed ? Templates and Deduction Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Interfaces Templates ? Generic Programming Type Aliases ? typedef and using Class Templates No Leaks Allowed ? Exceptions and Resources Exceptions in C++ RAII and the STL Move Semantics Name Lookup Caveat Emptor Separation of Concerns ? Software Architecture, Functions, and Variadic Templates Function Objects and Lambda Expressions Variadic Templates The Philosophers' Dinner ? Threads and Concurrency Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Threaded Execution Review Synchronization, Data Hazards, and Race Conditions Future, Promises, and Async Streams and I/O File I/O Implementation Classes String I/O Implementation I/O Manipulators Making Additional Streams Using Macros Everybody Falls, It's How You Get Back Up ? Testing and Debugging Assertions Unit Testing and Mock Testing Understanding Exception Handling Breakpoints, Watchpoints, and Data Visualization Need for Speed ? Performance and Optimization Performance Measurement Runtime Profiling Optimization Strategies Cache Friendly Code
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for customer engineers and systems engineers in the following job roles: Automation architect Automation engineer Consulting systems engineer DevOps engineer Network administrator Network architect Network consulting engineer Network design engineer Network engineer Network operator Network reliability engineer Sales engineer Site reliability engineer Systems engineer Technical solutions architect Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Articulate the role network automation and programmability play in the context of end-to-end network management and operations Define and differentiate between waterfall and agile software development methodologies Interpret and troubleshoot Python scripts with fundamental programming constructs built for network automation use cases Describe how DevOps principles, tools, and pipelines can be applied to network operations Understand the role of network automation development environments and associated technologies such as Python virtual environments, Vagrant, and Docker Understand and construct HTTP-based API calls to network devices Articulate the differences among and common use cases for XML, JSON, YAML, and protobuf Construct and interpret Python scripts using the Python requests module to automate devices that have HTTP-based APIs Understand the role YANG plays in network automation Understand that a number of tools exist to simplify working with YANG models Describe the functionality of RESTCONF and NETCONF and the differences between them Construct Ansible playbooks to configure network devices and retrieve operational state data from them Build Jinja2 templates and YAML data structures to generate desired state configurations The Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) v1.1 course gives you a broad overview of network automation skills. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will learn the fundamentals of automation such as working on model-driven programmability solutions with Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF) and Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) protocols. The course also covers data formats and types, including Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain?t Markup Language (YAML), and Yet Another Next Generation (YANG), and their value in network automation, along with DevOps tools such as Ansible and Git. Course Outline Examining Network Management and Operations Exploring Software Development Methodologies Using Python for Network Automation Describing NetDevOps: DevOps for Networking Managing Automation Development Environments Introducing HTTP Network APIs Reviewing Data Formats and Data Encoding Using Python Requests to Automate HTTP-Based APIs Exploring YANG Using YANG Tools Automating Model-Driven APIs with Python Introducing Ansible for Network Automation Templating Configurations with Jinja2
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Engineers Channel Partners System Engineers Overview By the end of this course, you will be able to: Describe how ONTAP 9 fits into NetApp?s Cloud and Data Fabric strategy Identify supported ONTAP platforms Define ONTAP cluster components Create a cluster Manage ONTAP administrators Configure and manage storage resources Configure and manage networking resources Describe a Storage Virtual Machine?s (SVM?s) role in NetApp?s storage architecture Create and configure an SVM Create and manage FlexVols Implement storage efficiency features Create protocol servers within an SVM Upgrade and revert ONTAP patches and releases Describe the levels on which ONTAP protects data Describe the ONTAP 9 data protection features Understand the various data mirroring relationships available with ONTAP 9 Configure and operate SnapMirror and SnapVault data replication Demonstrate Storage Virtual Machine data protection Explain the components and configuration involved with SyncMirror and MetroCluster Describe NDMP protocol operation, configuration and management Pre/Post Assessment The ONTAP 9.0 Cluster Administration and Data Protection combo course uses lecture and hands-on exercises to teach basic administration and configuration of a cluster as well as the core backup and restore technologies found in ONTAP 9. The hands-on labs allow you to practice working with ONTAP features and manage your storage and network resources using the cluster shell and OnCommand System Manager. You will learn how to implement and manage SnapMirror, SnapVault, and SnapLock technology which are used to replicate and restore mission-critical data in the enterprise. The course also surveys real-world scenarios and use cases to teach you when to use each of the NetApp protection solutions. Backup and restore operations are taught using the command line and OnCommand System Manager.Includes: ONTAP commands for software versions 8.3.x to 9.0 The ONTAP 9.0 Cluster Administration and Data Protection combo course uses lecture and hands-on exercises to teach basic administration and configuration of a cluster as well as the core backup and restore technologies found in ONTAP 9. The hands-on labs allow you to practice working with ONTAP features and manage your storage and network resources using the cluster shell and OnCommand System Manager. You will learn how to implement and manage SnapMirror, SnapVault, and SnapLock technology which are used to replicate and restore mission-critical data in the enterprise. The course also surveys real-world scenarios and use cases to teach you when to use each of the NetApp protection solutions. Backup and restore operations are taught using the command line and OnCommand System Manager. Includes: ONTAP commands for software versions 8.3.x to 9.0
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Data platform engineers Database administrators Solutions architects IT professionals Overview Apply database concepts, database management, and data modeling techniques Evaluate hosting databases on Amazon EC2 instances Evaluate relational database services (Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, and Amazon Redshift) and their features Evaluate nonrelational database services (Amazon DocumentDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon Neptune, and Amazon QLDB) and their features Examine how the design criteria apply to each service Apply management principles based on the unique features of each service This course will teach you the process of planning and designing both relational and nonrelational database and the planning and design requirements of all 8 of the AWS databases services, their pros and cons, and how to know which AWS databases service is right for your workloads. Day 1 Module 0: Planning and Designing Databases on AWS Module 1: Database Concepts and General Guidelines Module 2: Database Planning and Design Module 3: Databases on Amazon EC2 Module 4: Purpose-Built Databases Module 5: Databases on Amazon RDS Databases in Amazon Aurora Day 2 Module 6: Databases in Amazon Aurora (continued) Module 7: Databases in Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) Module 8: Amazon DynamoDB Tables Day 3 Module 9: Databases in Amazon Neptune Module 10: Databases in Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (Amazon QLDB) Module 11: Databases in Amazon ElastiCache Module 12: Data Warehousing in Amazon Redshift Module 13: Course Review Additional course details: Nexus Humans Planning and Designing Databases on AWS 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 Planning and Designing Databases on AWS 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 The primary audience for this course is as follows: System engineers Network engineers Technical architects Technical support engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe Cisco ISE policies and authentication and authorization process Understand different AAA protocols Understand how Cisco ISE fits into Cisco DNA Center architecture Provide configuration examples of Cisco ISE and TrustSec solutions Describe Cisco ISE integration with Cisco DNA Center and policy enforcement using Security Groups Provide configuration examples for wired, wireless, and VPN network access Understand how inline tagging and SGT Exchange Protocol (SXP) works This course shows you how to deploy the Cisco© Identity Services Engine (ISE) to support the Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) solution within your enterprise networks. You will gain an understanding of how Cisco ISE is utilized by the SD-Access solution to provide security policies across the organization. You will learn Cisco ISE fundamentals and get hands-on practice configuring ISE, policies, AAA client configuration, VPN access, integration, wireless guest access, and more. Cisco ISE Overview Exploring the Cisco Identity Services Engine Examining AAA protocols Examining Authentication Examining Authorization Cisco ISE Guest Access Examining Guest Portal Types Examining Guest User Types Examining AAA Policies for Guest Access Cisco ISE and SD-Access Exploring Cisco SD-Access Examining Cisco ISE for SD-Access Cisco ISE SGT Exchange Protocol SD-Access Fabric and Host Provisioning Security Group Exchange Protocol Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Configuring Cisco ISE Essentials for SD- Access v1.0 (ISESDA) 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 Configuring Cisco ISE Essentials for SD- Access v1.0 (ISESDA) 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entrylevel system administrators who implement and maintain networks using OS X Server. Give technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a network that uses OS X Server. Learn how to install and configure OS X Server to provide network-based services. Installing and Configuring OS X Server Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues. Authenticating and Authorizing Accounts Creating and administering accounts, configuring service access controls (SACLs), configuring VPN service, and troubleshooting Using Open Directory Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory. Managing Accounts Using Profile Manager to manage devices, troubleshooting Profile Manager. Implementing Deployment Solutions Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy OS X. Using File Sharing Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, WebDAV access for mobile devices, providing Time Machine network backups. Managing Web Services Hosting multiple web sites on a single server. Using Collaborative Services Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, providing iChat and iCal services to assist people working together, and configuring Address Book service to share contact information amongst multiple computers, providing mail services. Certification Students can take the OS X Server Essentials 10.7 exam - one of two exams required for Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.7 certification. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Apple - Mac OS X Server Essentials 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 Apple - Mac OS X Server Essentials 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Solutions architects Developers Cost-optimization leads System administrators Overview In this course, you will learn to: Explain the cost of core AWS services Determine and predict costs associated with current and future cloud workloads Use strategies and best practices to reduce AWS costs Use AWS tools to manage, monitor, alert, and optimize your AWS spend Apply strategies to monitor service costs and usage Implement governance standards, including resource tagging, account structure, provisioning,permissions, and access This course is for individuals who seek an understanding of how to manage, optimize, and predict costs as you run workloads on AWS. You learn how to implement architectural best practices, explore cost optimization strategies, and design patterns to help you architect cost-efficient solutions on AWS. Module 0: Couse Overview Course introduction Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Financial Management Introduction to Cloud Financial Management Four pillars of Cloud Financial Management Module 2: Resource Tagging Tagging resources Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Control Resource Consumption Using Tagging and AWS Config Module 3: Pricing and Cost Fundamentals of pricing AWS Free Tier Volume discounts Savings plans and Reserved Instances Demonstration: AWS Pricing Calculator Module 4: AWS Billing, Reporting, and Monitoring Understanding AWS invoices Reporting and planning AWS Cost Explorer AWS Budgets Demonstration: AWS Billing Console Demonstration: AWS Cost Explorer Demonstration: Trusted Advisor Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Deploy Ephemeral Environments Using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling Module 5: Architecting for Cost: Compute Evolution of compute efficiency Amazon EC2 right-sizing Purchasing options Architect for Amazon EC2 Spot Instance Impact of software licensing Demonstration: Compute Optimizer Demonstration: Spot Instance Advisor Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Right Size Amazon EC2 Instances Using Amazon CloudWatch Metrics Module 6: Architecting for Cost: Networking Data transfer costs Understand data costs for different services How to triage network costs Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Reduce Data Transfer Costs Using Amazon CloudFront and Endpoints Module 7: Architecting for Cost: Storage Amazon EBS cost, pricing, and best practices Amazon S3 cost, pricing, and best practices Amazon EFS cost, pricing, and best practices Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Reduce Storage Costs Using Amazon S3 Lifecycle Management Module 8: Architecting for Cost: Databases Amazon RDS cost, pricing, and best practices Amazon Aurora cost, pricing, and best practices Amazon DynamoDB cost, pricing, and best practices Amazon ElastiCache cost, pricing, and best practices Amazon Redshift cost, pricing, and best practices Module 9: Cost Governance Setting up AWS Organizations AWS Systems Manager Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Reduce Compute Costs Using AWS Instance Scheduler Module 10: Course Summary Course review