Learn how to work with data using Python (the coding language) as a tool. Learn how data is structured and how to manipulate it into a usable, clean form ready for analysis. Work on a small real-life project from conception to solution, in a team or on your own.
Learn how to code with Python. Work on a small real-life project from conception to tested app, in a team or on your own.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System architects and system administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Plan a deployment for VMware Cloud Foundation Understand VMware Cloud Foundation and supporting architecture Configure VMware Cloud Foundation for VMware Cloud Connectivity Understand the VMware Cloud Foundation subscription licensing model Perform Day-Zero tasks Perform VMware Cloud Foundation platform onboarding Manage user credentials in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure NSX networking in VMware Cloud Foundation Deploy and manage Workload Domains Deploy vSphere with Tanzu on VMware Cloud Foundation Understand and implement storage solutions and related policies Perform maintenance tasks for the VMware Cloud Foundation platform Manage certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation and connected technologies Manage the lifecycle for VMware Cloud Foundation Engage with VMware Cloud Foundation Technical Support This five-day training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0. This course teaches you how deploy VMware Cloud Foundation, and perform the tasks required for the initial configuration and ongoing operation after deployment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware cloud foundation overview Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation solution Describe VMware Cloud Foundation architecture Identify VMware Cloud Foundation components Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation topology VMware Cloud Foundation+ and VMware Cloud Connectivity Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation+ architecture Identify the pre-requisites for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Describe VMware Cloud Foundation+ value added features Configure subscription-based licensing parameters Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway functionality Identify the vCenter Cloud Gateway components Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway architecture Connect the vCenter Cloud Gateway to VMware Cloud Describe the VMware Cloud platform Describe the VMware vSphere+ services used in VMware Cloud Foundation+ Demonstrate the capabilities of the VMware Cloud user interface for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Day Zero Tasks Identify the requirements for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up process Identify the information required for the Planning and Preparation Workbook Complete the Deployment Parameter Workbook Describe how VMware Cloud Builder automates the deployment process Identify the configuration validation process performed by VMware Cloud Builder Describe the deployment of the management domain Post-Deployment Operations Complete the Onboarding Wizard Understand VMware Cloud Foundation integration with VMware Single Sign-On Configure user access to VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the importance of user roles in vSphere Configure identity sources for VMware Cloud Foundation Perform the SDDC Manager backup and restore process Identify steps in the NSX backup and restore process Manage passwords in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain the importance of using VMware Cloud Foundation to manage passwords for vSphere components Manage and secure a primary password list Describe the process for rotating passwords not managed by VMware Cloud Foundation VMware Cloud Foundation Networking with NSX Describe network virtualization with NSX Recognize NSX operational planes Identify NSX components Describe logical switching Describe NSX Data Center deployment in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain how logical routing works in NSX Identify NSX Edge functions Describe data plane preparation for NSX Edge nodes in a workload domain Recognize Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway topologies Define application virtual networks Describe management domain rack options List NSX Edge cluster requirements for vSphere with Tanzu Discuss NSX Edge cluster placement considerations Managing Workload Domains Define workload domains List the types of workload domains Identify workload domain prerequisites Understand the scalability limits for workload domains Identify use cases for multiple clusters in a workload domain Create network pools Size network pools Commission hosts with SDDC Manager Create workload domains Scale workload domains Decommission hosts from a workload domain Remove workload domains Describe distinctive design decisions for VMware Cloud Foundation components vSphere with Tanzu in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain vSphere with Tanzu Define the role of the Spherelet Describe the supervisor cluster control plane Create vSphere with Tanzu namespaces Describe the role of NSX networking components in vSphere with Tanzu Discuss vSphere with Tanzu networking topology Describe control plane VM management networking requirements Plan appropriate IP address ranges for pod, ingress, and egress networking Describe prerequisites for vSphere with Tanzu cluster compatibility Deploy vSphere with Kubernetes Create a vSphere namespace Configure limits and permissions for a vSphere namespace VMware Cloud Foundation Storage Management Identify storage use cases in VMware Cloud Foundation Determine the most appropriate storage option for a workload domain Describe different vSphere-native storage design options Identify vSAN architecture and components Describe vSAN requirements for the management and workload domains Configure deduplication and compression Discuss how to scale vSAN clusters in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure storage policies for vSAN Explain storage policy failure tolerance rules Identify a virtual machine storage policy compliance status Explain how vSAN storage policies protect VMware Cloud Foundation components Availability and Business Continuity Explain the importance of external service availability Describe availability options native to VMware vSphere Identify stretched cluster use cases Identify stretched cluster components Recognize stretched cluster requirements in VMware Cloud Foundation Prepare and deploy a vSAN stretched cluster using APIs VMware Cloud Foundation Certificate Management Learn the basics of public key infrastructure (PKI) Describe the purpose of certificate signing requests (CSRs) Describe available options in SDDC Manager for certificate authorities View certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Install and replace certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Configure the integrated Certificate Authorities in SDDC Manager Configure a certificate template in Microsoft Certificate Authority server Configure the OpenSSL certificate authority in SDDC Manager Install certificates issued by Microsoft, OpenSSL, and third-party certificate authorities VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle Management Describe VMware Cloud Foundation Life Cycle Management List the products managed by VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Use online and offline bundle downloads using VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Understand the role of vSphere Lifecycle Management in VMware Cloud Foundation Understand vSphere Lifecycle Manager features Understand how and when to use cluster images Describe the importance of Hardware Support Managers Describe the upgrade prerequisites Outline the upgrade precheck process Describe the order of upgrade for VMware Cloud Foundation components VMware Cloud Foundation Troubleshooting Use the SoS command-line tool to create log bundles, perform health checks, and check password validity List VMware Cloud Foundation services Identify VMware Cloud Foundation log files Use token IDs to troubleshoot failed workflows
If your organisation manages contractors then your staff need to understand the health and safety issues. This course is the answer. The expert trainer will set out clearly the legal responsibilities of all relevant parties and explore the practical application of these responsibilities with the course participants. The course will then examine the issues associated with the planning of work to be contracted out and the evaluation, selection, control and monitoring of contractors engaged to undertake the work. Although the main focus is on health and safety, the course will also explain how health and safety issues need to be integrated into your organisation's functional management processes to ensure effective control of contractors. The course will consider all types of contracted activities, including construction and maintenance, cleaning, security, plant installation, etc. This programme will give participants: A clear understanding of the organisation's legal responsibilities for managing contractors The information they need to assess the competence of contractors A practical understanding of risk assessment principles and the transfer of risk to contractors A step-by-step guide to the key aspects of managing contractors in practice, covering:Planning of the workSelecting contractorsHandover prior to work commencementDuring the workReviewing the work on completion Practical guidance on the integration of health and safety controls into organisational procedures for contractor management 1 Introduction Who are contractors? Why manage contractors? Different types of contractors Costs of poor contractor performance 2 Overview of health and safety law and liability Health and safety law and statutory duties Relevance of civil and criminal law Enforcement and prosecution 3 Relevant legislation for controlling contractors Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (as amended, 2007) Other relevant legislation Contract law 4 Managing contractors in practice Exercise - how well is it happening? The objectives Five step approachPlanning of the workSelecting contractorsHandover prior to work commencementDuring the workReviewing the work on completion 5 Planning the work Scope and extent Risk assessment Interface and other activities Who controls what? Contract arrangements 6 Selecting the right contractor(s) Locating contractor organisations Selection the right contractors Assessing contractor competence Approved lists/frameworks Tender process 7 Pre-work commencement Co-ordination and co-operation Exchange of information Contractor risk assessments and method statements Permits to work Case study exercise 8 During contract work Communication and liaison Supervision and inspection of the work Inspection and reporting procedures Security issues Facilities and access 9 Reviewing work on completion Why, what and how? Achieving continuous improvement in contractor performance 10 Questions, discussion and review
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended primarily for network administrators, network engineers, network managers and systems engineers who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering. This course is also intended for network designers and project managers. Overview After completing this course the student should be able to: Describe the features of MPLS Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed Configure and troubleshoot frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet-forwarding model in this architecture Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations Describe how the MPLS VPN model can be used to implement managed services and Internet access Describe the various Internet access implementations that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each model Describe the tasks and commands that are necessary to implement MPLS TE This course is designed to help students prepare for MPLS exam. This update to the course reflects the most-recent developments in network design and technologies, using real-world scenarios to help reinforce the learning of key objectives. MPLS Concepts Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack Identifying MPLS Applications Label Assignmenet and Distribution Discovering LDP Neighbors Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms Introducing CEF Switching Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology Introducing Virtual Private Networks Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets MPLS VPN Implementation MPLS VPN Implementation Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers Configuring VRF Tables Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs Complex MPLS VPNs Introducing Overlapping VPNs Introducing Central Services VPNs Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service Internet Access and MPLS VPNs Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs Implementing Internet Access in the MPLS VPN Environment MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview Introducing MPLS Traffic Engineering Components MPLS Traffic Engineering Operations Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
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
Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to: Collaborate on documents Add reference marks and notes Make long documents easier to use Secure a document Work with forms '1 year email support service Take a closer look at the consistent excellent feedback from our growing corporate clients visiting our site ms-officetraining co uk With more than 20 years experience, we deliver courses on all levels of the Desktop version of Microsoft Office and Office 365; ranging from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced to the VBA level. Our trainers are Microsoft certified professionals with a proven track record with several years experience in delivering public, one to one, tailored and bespoke courses. Tailored in company training courses: You can choose to run the course exactly as they are outlined by us or we can customise it so that it meets your specific needs. A tailored or bespoke course will follow the standard outline but may be adapted to your specific organisational needs. Collaborating on Documents Modify User Information Share a Document Compare Document Changes Review a Document Merge Document Changes Review Tracked Changes Coauthor Documents Adding Reference Marks and Notes Add Captions Add Cross-References Add Bookmarks Add Hyperlinks Insert Footnotes and Endnotes Add Citations and a Bibliography Simplifying and Managing Long Documents Insert Blank and Cover Pages Insert an Index Insert a Table of Contents Insert an Ancillary Table Manage Outlines Create a Master Document Securing a Document Suppress Information Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions Add a Digital Signature to a Document Restrict Document Access Forms Create Forms Manipulate Forms Who is this course for? Who is this course for? This course is designed for users who would like to create and work with lengthy and well structured documents, collaborate with others on documents, and create forms in Microsoft Word Requirements Requirements Preferably, delegates should have attended the Word Introduction course. Career path Career path Microsoft Office know-how can instantly increase your job prospects as well as your salary. 80 percent of job openings require spreadsheet and word-processing software skills
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 0.5 Days 3 CPD hours This course is intended for This 4-hour course is intended for business leads in project management, marketing and sales who are seeking to grow their organization through IoT technology solutions. This course prepares students for taking the CertNexus IoTBIZ Credential (IOZ-110). Overview This course and associated credential (IOZ-110) will validate your knowledge of IoT terminology and your ability to understand the components of IoT infrastructure, help you uncover challenges for consideration and understand the impact that IoT has on your organization. This includes being able to identify what IoT can do for your organization and the various business and technical challenges that you must address. The Internet of Things (IoT) allows organization to collect an extraordinary volume of data and new analysis tools can enable you to use this data to make well-informed decisions to be made quickly. But before you can successfully plan and implement an IoT solution, you must understand the various factors that will drive your decisions. Putting IoT systems into place can be a complicated proposition with unique considerations distinctly different from traditional IT solutions. This course will familiarize you with IoT components, understand the challenges that you may face, and make design decisions about your IoT projects. Course includes an exam voucher for the IoTBIZ exam (exam IOZ-110). Planning an IoT Implementation Defining IoT IoT Infrastructure Identify Benefits and Challenges of IoT Undertaking an IoT Project Identify Real World Applications for IoT The IoT Development Lifecycle Additional course details: Nexus Humans CertNexus Internet of Things for Business Professionals (IoTBIZ) 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 CertNexus Internet of Things for Business Professionals (IoTBIZ) 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.
Branding Your Business Course Overview This comprehensive course on "Branding Your Business" delves into the essential components of creating a strong brand identity and effectively communicating it to your target audience. Throughout the course, learners will explore the importance of understanding customer perception, defining a brand’s core values, and developing a unique voice in a competitive market. By covering topics such as logo design, competition analysis, and media strategies, this course equips individuals with the knowledge needed to shape their brand's presence and make a lasting impression. Learners will leave with a clear understanding of how to differentiate their business and position themselves for success in the market. Course Description "Branding Your Business" offers an in-depth exploration of the strategies and techniques required to develop a compelling brand identity. The course covers critical areas such as audience analysis, logo development, and building recognition both internally and externally. Learners will be introduced to the nuances of branding, including how competition impacts brand positioning, the role of media, and how to create a competitive edge. The modules also touch on practical aspects of crafting an identity that resonates with the target market and utilises different channels to maximise brand awareness. By the end of the course, participants will have the ability to design a cohesive branding strategy that aligns with their business objectives and resonates with their audience. Branding Your Business Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Branding Module 02: Let’s Talk About the Basics Module 03: Knowing the Audience Well Will Work for You in the Long Run Module 04: Logos: Yes/No, Why/Why Not Module 05: Building Outward Recognition Comes from Within Your Company Module 06: What Does the Competition Have to Do with Branding? Module 07: Now We Can Start Working on Building Your Brand Module 08: Branding Your Identity Module 09: Media: Friend or Foe Module 10: Creating a Competitive Edge Module 11: Conclusion Drawn (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their business branding knowledge. Professionals aiming to improve brand visibility and marketing strategies. Beginners with an interest in business development and marketing. Entrepreneurs looking to establish a distinct brand identity for their business. Career Path Brand Manager Marketing Specialist Business Consultant Digital Marketing Strategist Entrepreneur/Startup Owner