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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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: System administrators and operators who are operating in the AWS Cloud Informational technology workers who want to increase the system operations knowledge. Overview In this course, you will learn to: Recognize the AWS services that support the different phases of Operational Excellence, a WellArchitected Framework pillar. Manage access to AWS resources using AWS Accounts and Organizations and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Maintain an inventory of in-use AWS resources using AWS services such as AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Config. Develop a resource deployment strategy utilizing metadata tags, Amazon Machine Images, and Control tower to deploy and maintain an AWS cloud environment. Automate resource deployment using AWS services such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS Service Catalog. Use AWS services to manage AWS resources through SysOps lifecycle processes such as deployments and patches. Configure a highly available cloud environment that leverages AWS services such as Amazon Route 53 and Elastic Load Balancing to route traffic for optimal latency and performance. Configure AWS Auto Scaling and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud auto scaling to scale your cloud environment based on demand. Use Amazon CloudWatch and associated features such as alarms, dashboards, and widgets to monitor your cloud environment. Manage permissions and track activity in your cloud environment using AWS services such as AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config. Deploy your resources to an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), establish necessary connectivity to your Amazon VPC, and protect your resources from disruptions of service. State the purpose, benefits, and appropriate use cases for mountable storage in your AWS cloud environment. Explain the operational characteristics of object storage in the AWS cloud, including Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon S3 Glacier. Build a comprehensive costing model to help gather, optimize, and predict your cloud costs using services such as AWS Cost Explorer and the AWS Cost & Usage Report. This course teaches systems operators and anyone performing system operations functions how to install, configure, automate, monitor, secure, maintain and troubleshoot the services, networks, and systems on AWS necessary to support business applications. The course also covers specific AWS features, tools, andbest practices related to these functions. Module 1: Introduction to System Operations on AWS Systems operations AWS Well-Architected Framework AWS Well-Architected Tool Module 2a: Access Management Access management Resources, accounts, and AWS Organizations Module 2b: System Discovery Methods to interact with AWS services Introduction to monitoring services Tools for automating resource discovery Inventory with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Auditing AWS Resources with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config Module 3: Deploying and Updating Resources Systems operations in deployments Tagging strategies Deployment using Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) Deployment using AWS Control Tower Troubleshooting scenario Module 4: Automating Resource Deployment Deployment using AWS CloudFormation Deployment using AWS Service Catalog Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Infrastructure as Code Module 5: Manage Resources AWS Systems Manager Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Operations as Code Module 6a: Configure Highly Available Systems Distributing traffic with Elastic Load Balancing Amazon Route 53 Module 6b: Automate Scaling Scaling with AWS Auto Scaling Scaling with Spot Instances Managing licenses with AWS License Manager Troubleshooting scenario Module 7: Monitor and Maintaining System Health Monitoring and maintaining healthy workloads Monitoring distributed applications Monitoring AWS infrastructure Monitoring your AWS account Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Monitoring Applications and Infrastructure Module 8: Data Security and System Auditing Maintain a strong identity and access foundation Implement detection mechanisms Automate incident remediation Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Securing the Environment Module 9: Operate Secure and Resilient Networks Building a secure Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) Networking beyond the VPC Troubleshooting scenario Module 10a : Mountable Storage Configuring Amazon Elastic Block Storage (Amazon EBS) Sizing Amazon EBS volumes for performance Using Amazon EBS snapshots Using Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager to manage your AWS resources Creating backup and data recovery plans Configuring shared file system storage Module 10b: Object Storage Deploying Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) with Access Logs, Cross-Region Replication, and S3 Intelligent-Tiering Hands-On Lab: Automating with AWS Backup for Archiving and Recovery Module 11: Cost Reporting, Alerts, and Optimization Gain AWS expenditure awareness Use control mechanisms for cost management Optimize your AWS spend and usage Hands-On Lab: Capstone lab for SysOps Additional course details: Nexus Humans Systems Operations 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 Systems Operations 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for existing Microsoft SharePoint site users who will create and manage SharePoint team or communication sites in SharePoint Online or SharePoint 2019. Overview In this course, you will create a SharePoint team site and a communication site, perform basic content management tasks on SharePoint sites, and configure workflows with Forms and Flow. You will: Create and configure new SharePoint sites. Create and configure document libraries. Create and configure lists. Assign permissions and access rights. Create and configure a communication site. Implement workflows with Forms and Flow. This course will empower you to use Microsoft© SharePoint© online to facilitate collaboration and allow you to use familiar applications and web-based tools to create, access, store, and track documents and data in a central location. Enable and configure SharePoint?s many distinct features and discover the many content structures that can be selected, added, and configured. Learn how to create, configure, and manage SharePoint sites so that your team or organization can share information and collaborate effectively.SharePoint content structures and configuration options are complex. As a site owner, it is critical that you understand what features, options, and content structures are available in SharePoint online, and how to properly configure them. With SharePoint sites, features, and content structures properly implemented, you will be able to securely share files, collaborate on documents, and access the information you need to work with your colleagues more effectively. Creating and Configuring a New Site Topic A: Create a Site in SharePoint Topic B: Configure Site Look and Layout Creating and Configuring Document Libraries Topic A: Create Document Libraries Topic B: Configure File Versioning and Checkout Topic C: Configure Content Approval Creating and Configuring Lists Topic A: Add List Apps to a Site Topic B: Create Custom Lists Topic C: Create Calculated and Validated Columns Assigning Permissions and Access Rights Topic A: Secure Sites with Permissions Topic B: Secure Apps, Documents, and Files Creating and Configuring a Communication Site Topic A: Create a Communication Site Topic B: Configure a Communication Site Implementing Workflows with Forms and Flow Topic A: Capture Data with Forms Topic B: Store Form Data in SharePoint with Flow Topic C: Automate Business Processes with Forms, Flow, and SharePoint

Chairing or facilitating a panel discussion is a particular skill. When many experts and specialists in their field are asked to do this, they discover that it is not as easy as they imagined. Pitching and introducing the session, involving everyone, promoting audience engagement, dealing with difficult panellists and ending the discussion can all be a challenge for inexperienced facilitators. Our panel facilitation training workshop focuses on providing delegates with the techniques and confidence they need to chair panel debates effectively. It is delivered by BBC presenter Martine Croxall and is highly interactive, blending theory with practical exercises. During the course, you will learn: the best way to prepare, including audience analysis and research how to pitch a panel how to introduce a panel how to involve everyone in the discussion the best way to promote audience engagement how to deal with difficult panellists how to end a discussion Each delegate will have the chance to chair a panel discussion, with the other delegates and Martine playing different roles as panellists.

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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for #NAME? Overview The learning objectives for CDA include a practical understanding of: Goals, history, terminology, and pipeline The importance, practices, and transformation of a DevOps collaborative culture Design practices, such as modular design and microservices Continuous Integration (Cl), such as version control, builds, and remediation Tenets and best practices of Continuous Testing (CT) Continuous Delivery and Deployment (CD): packaging, containers, and release Continuous Monitoring (CM): monitoring and analysis infrastructure, process, and apps Infrastructure and tools: frameworks, tools, and infrastructure as code Security Assurance: DevSecOps The opportunity to hear and share real-life scenarios This course is designed for participants who are engaged in the design, implementation, and management of DevOps deployment pipelines and toolchains that support Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Testing and potentially Continuous Deployment. The course highlights underpinning processes, metrics, APls and cultural considerations with Continuous Delivery. Key benefits of Continuous Delivery will be covered including increased velocity to assist organizations to respond to market changes rapidly, thus being able to outmaneuver competition, reduce risk and lower costs while releasing higher quality solutions. Increased productivity and employee morale by having more activities performed by pipelines instead of humans so teams can focus on vision while pipelines do the execution.This course prepares you for the Continuous Delivery Ecosystem Foundation(CDEF) certification. Course Introduction Course goals Course agenda CDA Concepts Continuous delivery (CD) definition Architecting for continuous delivery Continuous delivery and DevOps Relationships between CD, Waterfall, Agile, ITIL, and DevOps Benefits of continuous delivery CDA Culture Importance of culture to the CD Architect What a CD Architect can do about culture How to maintain culture Assignment: DevOps culture and practices to create flow Design Practices for Continuous Delivery Why design is important to continuous delivery CD Architect?s role in design Key design principles CD best practices Microservices and containers Continuous Integration Continuous integration (CI) defined CD Architect?s role in CI Importance of CI Benefits of CI CI best practices Assignment: Optimizing CI workflows Continuous Testing Continuous testing (CT) defined Importance of CT Benefits of CT CD Architect?s role in CT Five tenets of CT CT best practices Assignment: Handling environment inconsistencies Continuous Delivery and Deployment Continuous delivery defined Continuous deployment defined Benefits of continuous delivery and deployment CD Architect?s role in continuous delivery and deployment Continuous delivery and deployment best practices Assignment: Distinguishing continuous delivery and deployment Continuous Monitoring Continuous monitoring defined Importance of continuous monitoring CD Architect?s role in continuous monitoring Continuous monitoring best practices Assignment: Monitoring build progress Infrastructure and Tools Importance of infrastructure and tools CD Architect?s role in infrastructure and tools Building a DevOps toolchain Infrastructure/tools best practices Assignment: identifying common infrastructure/tool components Security Assurance Importance of security assurance DevSecOps and Rugged DevOps defined CD Architect?s role in security Security best practices Assignment: Applying security practices Capstone exercise Identifying toolchain and workflow improvements Summary Additional Sources of Information Exam Preparations Exam requirements Sample exam review

It is essential that those charged with responsibility for credit control and debt recovery have a full appreciation of the relevant law: no-one can negotiate effectively to recover a debt if they don't understand the ultimate sanctions they can apply. This programme is designed to give them a practical, up-to-date understanding of the law as it applies to your particular organisation. This course will help ensure that participants: Understand the relevant laws Know how and when to invoke legal processes Avoid legal pitfalls in debt collection negotiations Specific, practical learning points include: Definition of 'harassment' How to set up an in-house collection identity Whether cheques in 'full and final settlement' are binding The best steps to trace a 'gone away'... and many, many more. 1 Data protection and debt recovery There are a whole range of things which can be checked on members of the public and which are not affected by the restraints of the Data Protection Act. These will be explained in simple, clear terms so that staff can use this information immediately. 2 County Court suing The expert trainer will show how to sue for money owed, obtain judgment and commence enforcement action without leaving your desk. This module is aimed at showing how to make the Courts work for you instead of the other way around! 3 Enforcement of judgments There are many people who have a County Court Judgment (CCJ) against their debtor but who still remain unpaid. This session explains each of the enforcement methods and how to use them to best effect. Enforcement methods covered include: Warrant of Execution Using the sheriff (now known as High Court Enforcement Officers) Attachment of earnings Third Party Debt Orders Charging Orders (over property and goods) Winding-up companies and making individuals bankrupt 4 Office of Fair Trading rules on debt recovery Surprisingly few people are aware of the Office of Fair Trading rules on debt recovery and many of those that do know think they don't apply to them - but they do. Make sure you know what you need to! 5 New methods to trace elusive, absentee and 'gone away' debtors Why write the money off when you can trace the debtor and collect the money you are owed? 6 Credit checking of new and existing customers It makes sense to credit check would-be, new and existing customers to evaluate the likelihood of payment delays or perhaps not being paid at all. This session shows a range of credit checking steps, many of which can be done completely free of charge, including a sample credit application/ account opening form. 7 Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations Do your staff understand this legislation and how to use it to make people pay quicker than ever before? The trainer shows how. 8 The Enterprise Act The Enterprise Act made some startling changes to corporate and personal insolvency. What are the implications for credit control and debt recovery within your organisation?

This workshop is very practical in its nature and aims to give delegates an opportunity to not only learn about the key aspects of successful bid writing, but to also put them into practice. The workshop helps delegates understand what is most important to buyers and how to successfully convey they proposition to them. 1 Welcome and introductions 2 The mindset of successful bid writing The mindset needed for successful bid writing Thinking from the buyer's perspective and not your own 3 Decision making The way buyers make decisions - rational and emotional Understanding buying motives Looking at how to present ideas against those motives The idea of cognitive fluency How to pitch an idea in a way that leads to a positive decision 4 To bid or not to bid? Writing a bid is a big commitment; a clear understanding of the chances of winning is required Understanding of the implications of winning and the impact it will have on the organisation 5 Understanding your value proposition Framework to help identify unique proposition and how that fits in with the requirements of the bid 6 The tender process Understanding the process to enable a successful chance of winning the bid Different types of tender processes Evaluation of criteria and the impact on bid writing 7 Writing skills Different ways of writing and structuring bids to ensure their messages gets across well in a way that will be looked on favourably by the buyer 8 Summarise 9 Close

The aim of this programme is to help attendees create better quality technical documents in an organised and efficient manner. It will give those new to the topic an appreciation of how to approach the task professionally whilst those with more experience will be able to refresh and refine their skills. The programme comprises three complementary one-day modules: The programme presents a structured methodology for creating technical documents and provides a range of practical techniques that help delegates put principles into practice. Although not essential, it is strongly advised that delegates for modules 2 and 3 have already attended module 1, or another equivalent course. Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. This course will: Explain the qualities and benefits of well written technical documents Present a structured approach for producing technical documents Review the essential skills of effective technical writing Demonstrate practical methods to help create better documents Provide tools and techniques for specification and report writing Review how technical documents should be issued and controlled Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. Module 1: Essential skills for technical writers 1 Introduction to the programme Aims and objectives of the module Introductions and interests of participants 2 Creating effective technical documents What is technical writing? how does it differ from other writing? Key qualities of an effective technical document Communication essentials and the challenges faced by technical writers The lessons of experience: how the best writers write The five key steps : prepare - organise - write - edit - release (POWER) 3 Preparing to write Defining the document aims and objectives; choosing the title Understanding technical readers and their needs Getting organised; planning and managing the process Integrating technical and commercial elements The role of intellectual property rights (IPR), eg, copyright 4 Organising the content The vital role of structure in technical documents Deciding what to include and how to organise the information Categorising information: introductory, key and supporting Tools and techniques for scoping and structuring the document Creating and using document templates - pro's and con's 5 Writing the document Avoiding 'blinding them with science': the qualities of clear writing Problem words and words that confuse; building and using a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity Using diagrams and other graphics; avoiding potential pitfalls 6 Editing and releasing the document Why editing is difficult; developing a personal editing strategy Some useful editing tools and techniques Key requirements for document issue and control Module 2: Creating better specifications 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' writing process for specifications 2 Creating better specifications The role and characteristics of an effective specification Specifications and contracts; the legal role of specifications Deciding how to specify; understanding functional and design requirements Developing the specification design; applying the principles of BS 7373 Getting organised: the key stages in compiling an effective specification 3 Preparing to write a specification Defining the scope of the specification; deciding what to include and what not Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming The why/what/how pyramid; establishing and understanding requirements Clarifying priorities; separating needs and desires: the MoSCoW method Useful quantitative techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify 4 Organising the content The role of structure in specifications Typical contents and layout for a specification What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the specification reader Key words: will, shall, must; building and using a glossary Writing performance targets that are clear and unambiguous Choosing and using graphics Exercise: writing a specification 6 Editing and releasing the document Key editing issues for specifications Issue and control of specifications Module 3: Writing better reports 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' technical writing process for technical reports 2 Creating better reports What is a technical report? types and formats of report The role and characteristics of an effective technical report Understanding technical report readers and their needs The commercial role and impact of technical reports Getting organised: the key stages in compiling a technical report 3 Preparing to write reports Agreeing the terms of reference; defining aims and objectives Being clear about constraints; defining what is not to be included Legal aspects and intellectual property rights (IPR) for reports Preparing the ground; gathering information and reference documents Keeping track of information: note making, cataloguing and cross referencing Tools and techniques for developing a valid and convincing argument 4 Organising the content The role of structure reviewed; some typical report structures Who needs what: identifying the varied needs of the readership What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the report Planning the storyline: the report as a journey in understanding Recognising assumptions about the reader; what they do and don't know Converting complex concepts into understandable statements Presenting technical data and its analysis; the role of graphics Presenting the case simply whilst maintaining technical integrity Exercise: writing a technical report 6 Editing and releasing the report Key editing issues for technical reports Issue and control of technical reports

This intensive one-day training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications create high quality documents in an organised and effective way. The programme explains the primary purpose of specifications and the importance of understanding the context in which they are used. It focuses particularly on how to develop and structure content and write requirements that are clear and concise. The methods and techniques presented will provide a practical foundation course for those new to the topic whilst offering new insights to those with more experience. The objectives of the workshop are to: Review and discuss the role and purpose of specifications Present a structured approach for organising and producing specifications Explain each of the key steps involved in creating effective specifications Review some methods for assisting in defining requirements Explain how to define the scope and develop the structure for a specification Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications Review how specifications should be issued and controlled 1 Introduction Course objectives Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Specifications in perspective The role and purpose of specifications The impact of specifications on commercial performance The qualities of an effective specification The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release 3 Step 1: Preparing to write Defining the purpose the specification; integrating the specification and contract Deciding how to specify: when to specify in functional and technical terms Getting the right people involved at the right time; engaging stakeholders Applying procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications 4 Step 2: Organising the specification content Scoping the document: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming Clarifying requirements; separating needs and desires Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, Pareto analysis Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification Creating and using model forms: typical sections and sub sections 5 Step 3: Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the readers needs Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon Important words; will, shall, must; building a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity 6 Step 4: Editing the specification Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar Editing tools and techniques 7 Step 5: Releasing and controlling the specification Key requirements for document issue and control Final formatting and publication issues; document approval Requirements management: managing revisions and changes 8 Course review and action planning What actions should be implemented to improve specifications? Conclusion