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It's a fact of life that costs generally increase and as a result prices must go up too. Implementing an increase without losing customers is challenging. Talking about a price increase with customers never makes for an easy conversation. Your customers will generally decide whether to accept the increase based upon value, as well as the hassle cost of switching and going elsewhere. Even the most experienced salesperson who has implemented price increases before will be fighting back the nerves when faced with the task of 'selling' the increase. In this flexible programme, we will support your internal preparations at whichever stage you and your colleagues are at. From making the decision to increase prices, right through to those on the frontline already dealing with any push-back. This programme will help participants: Understand the business case for increasing prices Take steps to research the market Consider their customers' motivations Use the six principles of influence Identify and adapt for different personality styles Assess their level of trust with customers Build rapport rapidly with their customers and prospects 1 Raising prices - keys to success Understanding the business case Researching the market Assessing the value of your offering 2 Understanding your customer base Assessing your key accounts What is your 'target' customer range? Creating consistency in pricing approach 3 Planning the increase Timing your implementation Communication strategy Elements of a good price increase letter 4 Developing influencing skills The Trust Equation The six principles of influence Discovering your customer's buying decisions 5 Emotional intelligence and price increases The part emotion plays Developing strategies for keeping calm Handling your customer's responses 6 Understanding different customer styles Discover your own style Recognising behaviour traits in others Adapting your approach to their style 7 Preparing for customer contact Preparing for specific customers Anticipating their response Dealing with challenging customers 8 Following through Maintaining a consistent approach Resisting requests for discounts Confirming the increase in writing

Happiness? Are you serious? I'm struggling enough as it is! Not a nice feeling is it, when things aren't going well? But you push on regardless. Now you tell me, how's that strategy going? What are the consequences of that? Discover the hard facts about long-term success and resilience. This inspirational but hard-hitting presentation will give you the inside track on motivation, success and, yes, what it's got to do with happiness. No ten-point magazine-checklists to brighten your day, that change nothing. Just the straight physics of happiness.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for SQL Server administrators who work in a Windows network environment. At least one year of experience administering SQL Servers and using PowerShell is recommended. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: •Install and Configure SQL Server and all its components using PowerShell •Manage day-to-day SQL Server Administration with PowerShell •Maintain the SQL Server environment using PowerShell scripting and programming options This course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell for SQL Server administration. Students will learn how to manage day-to-day and scheduled maintenance tasks. Install and Configure SQL Server with PowerShell Install SQL Server Configure Database Settings Configure SQL Server Settings Configure SQL Server Policy-Based Management Lab 1: Configuring SQL Server with PowerShell Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell Managing Users and Roles Managing Database Performance Managing Database Availability Managing SQL Server Features Lab 1: Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell Maintaining SQL Server with PowerShell Managing Backups and Restores Maintaining Database Integrity and Performance Monitoring and Auditing Task Automation Generating Reports Lab 1: Maintaining SQL Servers with PowerShell

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone who is preparing to build and run Kubernetes clusters Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Build, test, and publish Docker container images Become familiar with YAML files that define Kubernetes objects Understand Kubernetes core user-facing concepts, including pods, services, and deployments Use kubectl, the Kubernetes CLI, and become familiar with its commands and options Understand the architecture of Kubernetes (Control plane and its components, worker nodes, and kubelet) Learn how to troubleshoot issues with deployments on Kubernetes Apply resource requests, limits, and probes to deployments Manage dynamic application configuration using ConfigMaps and Secrets Deploy other workloads, including DaemonSets, Jobs, and CronJobs Learn about user-facing security using SecurityContext, RBAC, and NetworkPolicies This four-day course is the first step in learning about Containers and Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations. Through a series of lectures and lab exercises, the fundamental concepts of containers and Kubernetes are presented and put to practice by containerizing and deploying a two-tier application into Kubernetes. Course Introduction Introductions and objectives Containers What and Why containers Building images Running containers Registry and image management Kubernetes Overview Kubernetes project Plugin interfaces Building Kubernetes Kubectl CLI Beyond Kubernetes Basics Kubernetes objects YAML Pods, replicas, and deployments Services Deployment management Rolling updates Controlling deployments Pod and container configurations Kubernetes Networking Networking within a pod Pod-to-Pod Networking Services to Pods ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer Ingress controllers Service Discovery via DNS Stateful Applications in Kubernetes Stateless versus Stateful Volumes Persistent volumes claims StorageClasses StatefulSets Additional Kubernetes Considerations Dynamic configuration ConfigMaps Secrets Jobs, CronJobs Security Network policy Applying a NetworkPolicy SecurityContext runAsUser/Group Service accounts Role-based access control Logging and Monitoring Logging for various objects Sidecar logging Node logging Audit logging Monitoring architecture Monitoring solutions Octant VMware vRealize Operations Manager Cluster Operations Onboarding new applications Backups Upgrading Drain and cordon commands Impact of an upgrade to running applications Troubleshooting commands VMware Tanzu portfolio overview

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid fits in the VMware Tanzu portfolio Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid architecture Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management and supervisor clusters Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters Deploy, configure, and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Perform basic troubleshooting During this four-day course, you focus on installing VMware Tanzu© Kubernetes Grid? in a VMware vSphere© environment and provisioning and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters. The course covers how to install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages for image registry, authentication, logging, ingress, multipod network interfaces, service discovery, and monitoring. The concepts learned in this course are transferable for users who must install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on other supported clouds. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introducing VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Identify the VMware Tanzu products responsible for Kubernetes life cycle management and describe the main differences between them Explain the core concepts of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, including bootstrap, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management, supervisor, and workload clusters List the components of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid instance VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid CLI and API Illustrate how to use the Tanzu CLI Define the Carvel Tool set Define Cluster API Identify the infrastructure providers List the Cluster API controllers Identify the Cluster API custom resource definitions Authentication Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication with Management clusters Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication with supervisor clusters Define Pinniped Define Dex Describe the Pinniped authentication workflow Load Balancers Illustrate how load balancing works for the Kubernetes control plane Illustrate how load balancing works for application workload Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid integrates with VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer List load balancing options available on public clouds VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on vSphere List the requirements for deploying a supervisor cluster List the steps to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid supervisor cluster Summarize the events of a supervisor cluster creation List the requirements for deploying a management cluster List the steps to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management cluster Summarize the events of a management cluster creation Demonstrate how to use commands when working with management clusters VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on Public Clouds List the requirements for deploying a management cluster on AWS and Microsoft Azure List the configuration options to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid a management cluster on AWS and Azure Tanzu Kubernetes Workload Clusters List the steps to build a custom image Describe the available customizations Identify the options for deploying Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Explain the difference between the v1alpha3 and v1beta1 APIs Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters are created Discuss which VMs compose a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster List the pods that run on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid core add-ons that are installed on a cluster Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Packages Define the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Explain the difference between Auto-Managed and CLI-Managed packages Define packages repositories Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Operation and Analytics Packages Describe Cert-Manager Describe the Harbor Image Registry Describe Fluent Bit Identify the logs that Fluent Bit collects Explain basic Fluent Bit configuration Describe Prometheus and Grafana Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Networking Packages Describe the Contour ingress controller Demonstrate how to install Contour on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Describe ExternalDNS Demonstrate how to install Service Discovery with ExternalDNS Describe Multus CNI Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Day 2 Operations List the load balancer configuration options in vSphere to load balance applications Demonstrate how to configure Ingress with the NodePortLocal Mode Explain how to install VMware Tanzu Application Platform Describe life cycle management in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Explain how backup and restore are implemented in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Describe Velero and Restic List the steps to back up a Workload cluster using Velero and Restic Troubleshooting Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Discuss the various Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Identify the location of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Explain the purpose of crash diagnostics Demonstrate how to check the health of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Explain packages cleanup procedures Explain management recovery procedures Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V2.0] 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 Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V2.0] 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.

An instructor-led leadership learning programme based on emotional intelligence and social neuroscience, designed to boost leadership 'PowerSkills.' A practical programme that provides leaders with a learning journey that equips them with the tools and techniques to connect, empathise, communicate effectively, build employee engagement and influence.

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Whetstone Communications and comms2point0 are pleased to bring you the Data Bites series of free webinars. Our aim is to boost interest and levels of data literacy among not-for-profit communicators.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevSecOps Practitioner course are professionals including: Anyone focused on implementing or improving DevSecOps practices in their organization Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches Business Managers Business Stakeholders Change Agents Consultants DevOps Practitioners IT Directors IT Managers IT Team Leaders Product Owners Scrum Masters Software Engineers Site Reliability Engineers System Integrators Tool Providers Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Comprehend the underlying principles of DevSecOps Distinguish between the technical elements used across DevSecOps practices Demonstrate how practical maturity concepts can be extended across multiple areas. Implement metric-based assessments tied to your organization. Recognize modern architectural concepts including microservice to monolith transitions. Recognize the various languages and tools used to communicate architectural concepts. Contrast the options used to build a DevSecOps infrastructure through Platform as a Service, Server-less construction, and event-driven mediums Prepare hiring practices to recognize and understand the individual knowledge, skills, and abilities required for mature Dev Identify the various technical requirements tied to the DevSecOps pipelines and how those impact people and process choices. Review various approaches to securing data repositories and pipelines. Analyze how monitoring and observability practices contribute to valuable outcomes. Comprehend how to implement monitoring at key points to contribute to actionable analysis. Evaluate how different experimental structures contribute to the 3rd Way. Identify future trends that may affect DevSecOps The DevSecOps Practitioner course is intended as a follow-on to the DevSecOps Foundation course. The course builds on previous understanding to dive into the technical implementation. The course aims to equip participants with the practices, methods, and tools to engage people across the organization involved in reliability through the use of real-life scenarios and case stories. Upon completion of the course, participants will have tangible takeaways to leverage when back in the office such as implementing DevSecOps practices to their organizational structure, building better pipelines in distributed systems, and having a common technological language. This course positions learners to successfully complete the DevSecOps Practitioner certification exam. DevSecOps Advanced Basics Why Advance Practices? General Awareness People-Finding Them Core Process Technology Overview Understanding Applied Metrics Metric Terms Accelerating People-Reporting and Recording Integrating Process Technology Automation Architecting and Planning for DevSecOps Architecture Basics Finding an Architect Reporting and Recording Environments Process Accelerating Decisions Creating a DevSecOps Infrastructure What is Infrastructure? Equipping the Team Design Challenges Monitoring Infrastructure Establishing a Pipeline Pipelines and Workflows Engineers and Capabilities Continuous Engagement Automate and Identify Observing DevSecOps Outcomes Observability vs. Monitoring Who gets which Report? Setting Observation Points Implementing Observability Practical 3rd Way Applications Revisiting 3rd Way Building Experiments Getting the Most from the Experiment The Future of DevOps Looking Towards the Future Staying Trained Innovation What, and from Who? Post-Class Assignments/Exercises Extended advanced reading associated with Case Stories from the course Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevSecOps Practitioner (DevOps Institute) 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 DevSecOps Practitioner (DevOps Institute) 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 Application developers who want to increase their understanding of Spring and Spring Boot and a focus on fundamentals. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the benefits provided by Spring Boot Initialize a project using Spring Boot Starters Leverage Spring Boot's auto configuration features Create simplified backing-store solutions using Spring Data JPA Build a simple MVC application using Spring Boot, embedded Web Server and fat JARs or classic WARs Build a RESTful Web application Use Spring Security to secure Web and REST endpoints Enable and extend metrics and monitoring capabilities using Spring Boot actuator Leverage advance configuration capabilities Utilize Spring Boot enhancements to testing This course offers experience with Spring Boot and its major features, including auto-configuration, Actuator, Spring Boot testing framework and more. On completion, participants will have a foundation for creating enterprise and cloudready applications. Please note that this course is a subset of the material in our 4-day Spring: Core Training course - there is no need to take both courses. This course is recommended if you have a good working knowledge of Spring Basics (see Prerequisites) but are new to Spring Boot. Introduction to Spring Essentials Why Spring Configuration using Spring Bean creation Data Management 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 CommandLineRunner 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