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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: Introduce troubleshooting principles and procedures Use command-line interfaces, log files, and the vSphere Client to diagnose and resolve problems in the vSphere environment Explain the purpose of common vSphere log files Identify networking issues based on reported symptoms Validate and troubleshoot the reported networking issue Identify the root cause of networking issue Implement the appropriate resolution to recover from networking problems Analyze storage failure scenarios using a logical troubleshooting methodology identify the root cause of storage failure Apply the appropriate resolution to resolve storage failure problems Troubleshoot vSphere cluster failure scenarios Analyze possible vSphere cluster failure causes Diagnose common VMware vSphere High Availability problems and provide solutions Identify and validate VMware ESXiTM host and VMware vCenter problems Analyze failure scenarios of ESXi host and vCenter problems Select the correct resolution for the failure of ESXi host and vCenter problems Troubleshoot virtual machine problems, including migration problems, snapshot problems, and connection problems Troubleshoot performance problems with vSphere components This five-day training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence in troubleshooting the VMware vSphere© 8 environment. This course increases your skill level and competence in using the command-line interface, VMware vSphere© Client?, log files, and other tools to analyze and solve problems. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Troubleshooting Define the scope of troubleshooting Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems Apply troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and improve troubleshooting efficiency Troubleshooting Tools Discuss the various methods to run commands Discuss the various ways to access ESXi Shell Use commands to view, configure, and manage your vSphere components Use the vSphere CLI Use ESXCLI commands from the vSphere CLI Use Data Center CLI commands Identify the best tool for command-line interface troubleshooting Identify important log files for troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware SkylineTM Explain how VMware Skyline works Describe VMware SkylineTM Health Describe VMware Skyline AdvisorTM Troubleshooting Virtual Networking Analyze and troubleshoot standard switch problems Analyze and troubleshoot virtual machine connectivity problems Analyze and troubleshoot management network problems Analyze and troubleshoot distributed switch problems Troubleshooting Storage Discuss the vSphere storage architecture Identify the possible causes of problems in the various types of datastores Analyze the common storage connectivity and configuration problems Discuss the possible storage problems causes Solve the storage connectivity problems, correct misconfigurations, and restore LUN visibility Review vSphere storage architecture and functionality necessary to troubleshoot storage problems Use ESXi and Linux commands to troubleshoot storage problems Analyze log file entries to identify the root cause of storage problems Investigate ESXi storage issues Troubleshoot VM snapshots Troubleshoot storage performance problems Review multipathing Identify the common causes of missing paths, including PDL and APD conditions Solve the missing path problems between hosts and storage devices Troubleshooting vSphere Clusters Identify and troubleshoot vSphere HA problems Analyze and solve vSphere vMotion problems Diagnose and troubleshoot common vSphere DRS problems Troubleshooting Virtual Machines Discuss virtual machine files and disk content IDs Identify, analyze, and solve virtual machine snapshot problems Troubleshoot virtual machine power-on problems Identify possible causes and troubleshoot virtual machine connection state problems Diagnose and recover from VMware Tools installation failures Troubleshooting vCenter Server and ESXi Analyze and solve vCenter Server service problems Diagnose and troubleshoot vCenter Server database problems Use vCenter Server Appliance shell and the Bash shell to identify and solve problems Identify and troubleshoot ESXi host problems

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Workspace ONE UEM operators and administrators, account managers, solutions architects, solutions engineers, sales engineers, and consultants Workspace ONE Access operators and administrators, account managers, solutions architects, solutions engineers, sales engineers, and consultants Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Identify key benefits of Workspace ONE Access to address your specific use case Describe the different identity sources supported by Workspace ONE Access and apply the most appropriate to your organization's use case Differentiate common authentication methods in Workspace ONE Access and select the most suitable method to fit your business needs Illustrate how to use access policies and implement best practices within your organization Outline various authentication methods and workflows that can be implemented to ensure a robust end-user experience, while meeting your security requirements Summarize the capabilities and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub and Hub Services and learn how to effectively implement both Discuss how to implement Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub and Hub Services effectively Describe features of VMware Workspace ONE Intelligence™ and how to use it to support daily administration and maintenance Explain how to use the Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access APIs to perform administration and maintenance Outline Workspace ONE design methodology and how it can apply to your organization In this five-day course, you build on the foundations learned in VMWare Workspace ONE: Deploy & Manage to accelerate the advancement of your deployment and management systems with VMware Workspace ONE© UEM and VMware Workspace ONE© Access?.Through a series of hands-on labs, simulations, and interactive lectures, you effectively evaluate your organization?s current practices and discover opportunities to target improvements in identity, authentication, and access management. Additionally, you learn the strategies and techniques necessary to construct an integrated management strategy, utilizing a comprehensive set of VMware Workspace ONE© services, including Hub Services, the Unified Catalog, Intelligence, and the API. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Workspace ONE Platform List the high-level components of the Workspace ONE platform Identify benefits of integrating Workspace ONE Access with other Workspace ONE products Explain what services Workspace ONE Access offers Outline the use cases for Workspace ONE Access Connector Identity Sources Identify different directory types in Workspace ONE Access based on identity sources Explain supported web standards for identity Explain Workspace ONE Access workflows of an Active Directory and an LDAP directory Identify features and use cases of third-party identity sources Identify the features and use cases of the VMware AirWatch© Provisioning app Authentication Identify the benefits of modern identity and access management Explain the workflows of connector-based authentication methods, such as Kerberos, RADIUS, and RSA SecureID Explain the workflows of cloud-based authentication methods, such as mobile SSO for iOS, mobile SSO for Android, and Workspace ONE Verify Access Policies Explain access policies and their importance Describe how identity providers (IdPs) and authentication methods work with access policies Explain how to create policy rules following best practice Catalog Define the types of resources in the Workspace ONE Access catalog Outline the common SAML authentication initiation methods for web applications in Workspace ONE Access Describe the high-level integration steps of a Horizon Cloud integration with Workspace ONE Access Hub Services Describe the relationship between Hub Services, Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub, Workspace ONE UEM, and Workspace ONE Access Illustrate the primary components of Hub Services Describe the features and use cases of Workspace ONE Verify Explain how to deploy mobile flows according to a use case Workspace ONE Intelligence Describe how Workspace ONE Intelligence supports your deployment and management strategy Explain how the Digital Employee Experience Management Solution helps improve employees' Anywhere Workspace journey Explain how you can use Dashboards to access different data for your device management use cases Explain how integration works to connect and share data with third parties Workspace ONE Application Programming Interface Outline the use cases for using the Workspace ONE API Explain how to perform Workspace ONE UEM administration and maintenance through the API Explain how to perform Workspace ONE Access administration and maintenance through the API Design Methodology Explain the Workspace ONE business drivers and use case definition Define Workspace ONE services Discuss how to make architectural design decisions Explain how to create component designs Discuss which third-party components are required for infrastructure design Discuss the process of platform integration Explain the required services for service integration Explain how to design user experience

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture and main components of NSX Explain the features and benefits of NSX Deploy the NSX Management cluster and VMware NSX Edge™ nodes Prepare VMware ESXi™ hosts to participate in NSX networking Create and configure segments for layer 2 forwarding Create and configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways for logical routing Use distributed and gateway firewall policies to filter east-west and north-south traffic in NSX Configure Advanced Threat Prevention features Configure network services on NSX Edge nodes Use VMware Identity Manager™ and LDAP to manage users and access Explain the use cases, importance, and architecture of Federation This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX© environment. This course covers key features and functionality offered in the NSX 4.0.0.1 and NSX 4.0.1 releases, including the overall infrastructure, logical switching, logical routing, networking and security services, firewalls and advanced threat prevention, and more. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Virtual Cloud Network and VMware NSX Introduce the VMware Virtual Cloud Network vision Describe the NSX product portfolio Discuss NSX features, use cases, and benefits Explain NSX architecture and components Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and their functions. Preparing the NSX Infrastructure Deploy VMware NSX© ManagerTM nodes on ESXi hypervisors Navigate through the NSX UI Explain data plane components such as N-VDS/VDS, transport nodes, transport zones, profiles, and more Perform transport node preparation and configure the data plane infrastructure Verify transport node status and connectivity Explain DPU-based acceleration in NSX Install NSX using DPUs NSX Logical Switching Introduce key components and terminology in logical switching Describe the function and types of L2 segments Explain tunneling and the Geneve encapsulation Configure logical segments and attach hosts using NSX UI Describe the function and types of segment profiles Create segment profiles and apply them to segments and ports Explain the function of MAC, ARP, and TEP tables used in packet forwarding Demonstrate L2 unicast packet flow Explain ARP suppression and BUM traffic handling NSX Logical Routing Describe the logical routing function and use cases Introduce the two-tier routing architecture, topologies, and components Explain the Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway functions Describe the logical router components: Service Router and Distributed Router Discuss the architecture and function of NSX Edge nodes Discuss deployment options of NSX Edge nodes Configure NSX Edge nodes and create NSX Edge clusters Configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways Examine single-tier and multitier packet flows Configure static routing and dynamic routing, including BGP and OSPF Enable ECMP on a Tier-0 gateway Describe NSX Edge HA, failure detection, and failback modes Configure VRF Lite NSX Bridging Describe the function of logical bridging Discuss the logical bridging use cases Compare routing and bridging solutions Explain the components of logical bridging Create bridge clusters and bridge profiles NSX Firewalls Describe NSX segmentation Identify the steps to enforce Zero-Trust with NSX segmentation Describe the Distributed Firewall architecture, components, and function Configure Distributed Firewall sections and rules Configure the Distributed Firewall on VDS Describe the Gateway Firewall architecture, components, and function Configure Gateway Firewall sections and rules NSX Advanced Threat Prevention Explain NSX IDS/IPS and its use cases Configure NSX IDS/IPS Deploy NSX Application Platform Identify the components and architecture of NSX Malware Prevention Configure NSX Malware Prevention for east-west and north-south traffic Describe the use cases and architecture of VMware NSX© Intelligence? Identify the components and architecture of VMware NSX© Network Detection and Response? Use NSX Network Detection and Response to analyze network traffic events. NSX Services Explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) Explain and configure DNS and DHCP services Describe VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer? architecture, components, topologies, and use cases. Configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer Discuss the IPSec VPN and L2 VPN function and use cases Configure IPSec VPN and L2 VPN using the NSX UI NSX User and Role Management Describe the function and benefits of VMware Identity Manager? in NSX Integrate VMware Identity Manager with NSX Integrate LDAP with NSX Identify the various types of users, authentication policies, and permissions Use role-based access control to restrict user access Explain object-based access control in NSX NSX Federation Introduce the NSX Federation key concepts, terminology, and use cases. Explain the onboarding process of NSX Federation Describe the NSX Federation switching and routing functions. Describe the NSX Federation security concepts.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced security administrators or network administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture and main components of NSX-T Data Center Explain the features and benefits of NSX-T Data Center Deploy the NSX Management cluster and VMware NSX Edge™ nodes Prepare VMware ESXi™ and KVM hosts to participate in NSX-T Data Center networking Create and configure segments for layer 2 forwarding Create and configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways for logical routing Use distributed and gateway firewall policies to filter east-west and north-south traffic in NSX-T Data Center Configure Advanced Threat Prevention features Configure network services on NSX Edge nodes Use VMware Identity Manager and LDAP to manage users and access Explain the use cases, importance, and architecture of Federation This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training on how to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX-T? Data Center environment. This course covers key NSX-T Data Center features and functionality offered in the NSX-T Data Center 3.2 release, including the overall infrastructure, logical switching, logical routing, networking and security services, firewalls and advanced threat prevention, and more. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Virtual Cloud Network and NSX-T Data Center Introduce the VMware Virtual Cloud Network vision Discuss NSX-T Data Center solutions, use cases, and benefits Explain NSX-T Data Center architecture and components Describe the VMware NSXTM product portfolio and features Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and function Preparing the NSX-T Data Center Infrastructure Describe NSX Management Cluster Deploy VMware NSXTM ManagerTM nodes on VMware ESXi and KVM hypervisors Navigate through the NSX Manager UI Explain data-plane components such as N-VDS/VDS, transport nodes, transport zones, profiles, and more Perform transport node preparation and establish the data center infrastructure Verify transport node status and connectivity NSX-T Data Center Logical Switching Introduce key components and terminology in logical switching Describe the function and types of L2 segments Explain tunneling and the GENEVE encapsulation Configure logical segments and attach hosts using NSX Manager UI Describe the function and types of segment profiles Create segment profiles and apply them to segments and ports Explain the function of MAC, ARP, and TEP tables used in packet forwarding Demonstrate L2 unicast packet flow Explain ARP suppression and BUM traffic handling NSX-T Data Center Logical Routing Describe the logical routing function and use cases Introduce the two-tier routing architecture, topologies, and components Explain the Tier-0 and Tier-1 Gateway functions Describe the logical router components: Service Router and Distributed Router Discuss the architecture and function of NSX Edge nodes Discuss deployment options of NSX Edge nodes Configure NSX Edge nodes and create NSX Edge clusters Configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 Gateways Examine the single-tier and multitier packet flow Configure static routing and dynamic routing, including BGP and OSPF Enable ECMP on Tier-0 Gateway Describe NSX Edge HA, failure detection, and failback modes Configure VRF Lite NSX-T Data Center Bridging Describe the function of logical bridging Discuss the logical bridging use cases Compare routing and bridging solutions Explain the components of logical bridging Create bridge clusters and bridge profiles NSX-T Data Center Firewalls Describe NSX segmentation Identify the steps to enforce Zero-Trust with NSX segmentation Describe the Distributed Firewall architecture, components, and function Configure Distributed Firewall sections and rules Configure the Distributed Firewall on VDS Describe the Gateway Firewall architecture, components, and function Configure Gateway Firewall sections and rules NSX-T Data Center Advanced Threat Prevention Explain NSX IDS/IPS and its use cases Configure NSX IDS/IPS Deploy the NSX Application Platform Identify the components and architecture of NSX Malware Prevention Configure NSX Malware Prevention for east-west and north-south traffic Describe the use cases and architecture of NSX Intelligence Identify the components and architecture of VMware NSX© Network Detection and Response? Use NSX Network Detection and Response to analyze network traffic events. NSX-T Data Center Services Describe NSX-T Data Center services Explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) Explain and configure DNS and DHCP services Describe VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer? architecture, components, topologies, and use cases. Configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer Discuss the IPSec VPN and L2 VPN function and use cases Configure IPSec VPN and L2 VPN using the NSX Manager UI NSX-T Data Center User and Role Management Describe the function and benefits of VMware Identity Manager? in NSX-T Data Center Integrate VMware Identity Manager with NSX-T Data Center Integrate LDAP with NSX-T Data Center Identify the various types of users, authentication policies, and permissions Use role-based access control to restrict user access NSX-T Data Center Federation Introduce the NSX-T Data Center Federation key concepts, terminology, and use-cases. Explain the onboarding process of NSX-T Data Center Federation Describe the NSX-T Data Center Federation switching and routing functions. Describe the NSX-T Data Center Federation security concepts.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system integrators, and consultants responsible for implementing and managing VMware Cloud Foundation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe design implications of VMware Cloud Foundation standard or consolidated architecture List requirements for VMware Cloud Foundation deployment Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up process and the VMware Cloud Foundation architecture Perform VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up Describe physical and virtual networking considerations Outline VMware Cloud Foundation storage options Use the VMware Imaging Appliance to image ESXi hosts Describe VMware Cloud Foundation multi-instance federation Use VMware Cloud Foundation™ SDDC Manager™ to perform operational tasks Describe user roles in VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Manage users and passwords using VMware Cloud Foundation Manage certificate rotation for VMware Cloud Foundation components Use Active Directory integration to automate certificate generation and rotation Describe workload domains Manage workload domains in VMware Cloud Foundation Manage VMware NSX-T™ for VMware Cloud Foundation Describe use cases for Application Virtual Networks (AVNs) Meet vSphere with VMware Tanzu™ requirements Deploy a vSphere with Tanzu enabled workload domain Manage VMware vSAN™ storage in a workload domain Create vSAN storage policies Describe Cloud Native storage Describe the importance of business continuity measures in VMware Cloud Foundation Plan appropriate backup and restore workflows for VMware Cloud Foundation components Implement stretched clusters in VMware Cloud Foundation workload domains This five-day course includes instruction on the capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation? and how to successfully plan, deploy, manage, and operate hybrid and cloud infrastructures, including customization. The course explains the architecture of VMware Cloud Foundation and explains licensing, certificates, and storage and network management. The course also covers workload domains, availability, life cycle management, and troubleshooting. 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 VMware Cloud Foundation topology Define VMware Cloud Foundation terminology Day Zero Tasks Identify the requirements for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation Identify management domain sizing considerations Identify workload domain sizing considerations Detail design considerations for ESXi in management and VI workload domains Detail design considerations for vCenter in management and VI workload domains Detail the VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up process Identify information required for the Planning and Preparation Workbook Identify information required for the Deployment Parameter Workbook Describe how VMware Cloud Builder automates the deployment process Explain how the Deployment Parameter Workbook is imported into VMware Cloud Builder Recognize the configuration validation process performed by VMware Cloud Builder Detail the deployment of the management domain Recognize the options to image a host Identify the key capabilities of VIA Recognize how to use VIA for imaging the ESXi Nodes Post Deployment Operations 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 in vSphere to use with VMware Cloud Foundation Manage passwords in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain the importance of using VMware Cloud Foundation to manage passwords for vSphere components Detail the best practices for password management for VMware Cloud Foundation Retrieve and secure the password list Describe the process for rotating passwords not managed by VMware Cloud Foundation VMware Cloud Foundation License Management Describe how to add license keys to the VMware Cloud Foundation inventory Describe how to view license keys in SDDC Manager Describe how to assign license keys Describe how to remove license keys Describe how to replace expiring licenses VMware Cloud Foundation Networking with NSX-T Describe NSX Management plane and Control planes Detail design considerations for workload domains with shared NSX Manager instances Detail design considerations for workload domains with dedicated NSX Manager instances Describe the spine-and-leaf design Describe the addressing scheme for the underlay Recognize possible variations of the spine-and-leaf design Describe the multi-NIC design Describe NSX Edge node design and BGP peering with the physical network Describe cluster design and rack design Explain dynamic routing with BGP Explain virtual IP addressing Describe logical switching Detail NSX Edge functions Define application virtual networks Describe management domain rack options List NSX Edge cluster requirements for vSphere with Tanzu Discuss NSX Edge cluster placement considerations Describe NSX-T Data Center deployment in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain how logical routing works in NSX-T Data Center Identify NSX Edge functions Describe data plane preparation for NSX-T Data Center Edge nodes in a workload domain Recognize Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway topologies Recognize features of NSX distributed firewalls Describe the benefits of NSX Federation in VMware Cloud Foundation Identify NSX Federation Use Cases Explain NSX Federation Components and Architecture Discuss NSX Federation configuration basics Managing Workload Domains Define workload domains Detail design considerations for vSphere networking in management and VI workload domains Detail design considerations for storage in management and VI workload domains Recognize design choices for a consolidated design or standard design List the types of workload domains State scale limits for workload domains Identify use cases for multiple clusters in a workload domain List workload domain prerequisites Explain how to create a workload domain Describe how to scale a workload domain Explain how to delete a workload domain Describe host decommissioning vSphere with Tanzu in VMware Could Foundation Discuss the vSphere with Tanzu solution Define the role of Spherelet Describe the supervisor cluster control plane Define vSphere with Tanzu namespaces Describe the role of NSX-T networking components Discuss vSphere with Tanzu networking topology Describe VMware Container Networking with Antrea Describe control plane VM management networking requirements Plan appropriate IP address CIDR 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 Enabling Harbor Image Registry VMware Cloud Foundation Storage Management Identify vSAN architecture and components Recognize storage options for VMware Cloud Foundation Recognize the connectivity options for supplemental storage Explain why vSAN is the best option for VMware Cloud Foundation storage Recognize vSAN design considerations Identify sizing and performance considerations that impact the storage design Describe vSAN requirements for the management and workload domains Define deduplication and compression Discuss how to scale vSAN clusters in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain how storage policies work with VMware Cloud Foundation vSAN clusters Explain storage policy failure tolerance rules Identify a VM storage policy compliance status Relate storage policies to Kubernetes storage classes Describe persistent volumes Monitor Cloud Native Storage in the vSphere Client Availability and Business Continuity Identify steps in the SDDC Manager backup and restore process Recognize the importance of external service availability Describe native vSphere availability options Identify steps in the NSX backup and restore process 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 Describe public key infrastructure (PKI) Explain the purpose of certificate signing requests (CSRs) List the available CA options in SDDC Manager Describe how to view certificates Explain how to generate a CSR Describe how to replace and install certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components List the available CA options in SDDC Manager Explain how to configure the Microsoft CA server Describe how to install certificates issued by the Microsoft CA server Explain how to add OpenSSL CA in SDDC Manager Describe how to install certificates issued by OpenSSL CA Explain how to install certificates issued by third-party CAs

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for technical professionals who perform advanced deployment configurations of Check Point products. Overview Provide an overview of the upgrade service and options available. Explain how to perform management upgrade and migration. Articulate the process using CPUSE features. Articulate the purpose and function of Management High Availability. Explain Primary vs Secondary, Active vs Standby and Synchronization. Explain disaster recovery steps in case the primary management server becomes unavailable. Provide overview of Central Deployment in SmartConsole. Articulate an understanding of Security Gateway cluster upgrade methods. Explain about Multi Version Cluster (MVC) upgrades. Discuss Gaia Commands and how they are used. Explain the main processes on s and s. Describe how to work with scripts and SmartTasks to configure automatic actions. Explain the Management Data Plane Separation (MDPS) Explain kernel operations and traffic flow Articulate Dynamic and Updatable Objects in Security Gateways Explain the policy installation flow and files used. Describe the use of policy installation history. Explain concurrent and accelerated install policy. Describe an overview of APIs and ways to use and authenticate. Explain how to make changes in GAIA and management configuration. Explain how to install policy using API. Explain how the SecureXL acceleration technology enhances and optimizes Security Gateway performance. Describe how the CoreXL acceleration technology enhances and improves Security Gateway performance. Articulate how utilizing multiple traffic queues can make traffic handling more efficient. Discuss Site-to-Site VPN basics, deployment and communities. Describe how to analyze and interpret VPN tunnel traffic. Explain Link Selection and ISP Redundancy options. Explain tunnel management features. Discuss Check Point Remote Access solutions and how they differ from each other. Describe how client security can be provided by Remote Access . Explain authentication methods including machine authentication. Explain Multiple Entry Point (MEP). Discuss the Mobile Access Software Blade and how it secures communication and data exchange during remote connections. Learn basic concepts and develop skills necessary to administer IT security fundamental tasks. Course Outline Prepare for a Security Management Server Upgrade Upgrade the Security Management Server Deploy a Secondary Security Management Server Configure a Distributed Log Server Upgrade a Security Gateway from SmartConsole Work with the Command Line Use Scripts and SmartTasks Configure Dynamic Objects Monitor Traffic Verify Policy Installation and Status Work with Gaia and Management APIs Work with Acceleration Features Configure a Locally Managed Site to Site VPN Configure a Site to Site VPN with an Interoperable Device Configure Remote Access VPN Configure Mobile Access VPN Configure a High Availability Cluster Work with ClusterXL Configure Policy Compliance Deploy SmartEvent

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is designed for individuals who are (or will soon be) supporting a Salesforce implementation in a decision-making capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, business analysts, IT managers, project managers, executive leaders, and executive sponsors. This class is not recommended for individuals tasked with solution-building. Overview When you complete this course, you will be able to: Identify key stakeholders needed for a successful Salesforce implementation. Describe the Salesforce data model as it relates to Customer 360, Salesforce Clouds, and the Salesforce Platform. Communicate the appropriate security measures needed to control org and data access. Discuss which standard or custom objects and applications should be implemented based on specific requirements and use cases. Effectively strategize how to migrate data into your Salesforce org while maintaining high data quality. Understand Salesforce automation tools and how they solve for various business challenges. Analyze Salesforce data with Reports and Dashboards. Navigate the key phases and milestones of a Salesforce implementation. Explore Salesforce features and functionality and gain the knowledge to make Salesforce implementation decisions with confidence. In this 3-day, heavily discussion-based class, learn about standard and custom objects and applications, data management, data visualization, flow automation tools, security mechanisms, and more. Successfully navigate the key phases and milestones of a Salesforce implementation, effectively communicate business needs, and provide directives to team members tasked with solution-building to deliver a robust Salesforce solution that achieves business goals. Salesforce Data Model Discover the Customer 360 Platform Examine Salesforce Clouds Navigate the Salesforce Platform Review the Salesforce Platform Data Model Understand Data Visualization Security & Access Create Users Access the Org Control Data Objects & Applications Review Standard Objects Understand Custom Objects Explore Standard Applications Discover Custom Applications Salesforce Customizations Work with Fields Design Page Layouts Understand Record Types Review Dynamic Capabilities Successful Data Management Determine Data Strategy Create Data Ensure Data Quality Process Automation Streamline Business Processes Using Automation Tools Learn Purpose-Driven Automation Automate With Flow Data Analysis Using Reports & Dashboards Organize Reports and Dashboards Build Reports Create Dashboards Create an Analytics Strategy Adoption & Continued Improvement Adopt Your Implementation Evaluate Continued Improvements Additional course details: Nexus Humans Understand and Drive Your Salesforce Implementation ( BSX101 ) 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 Understand and Drive Your Salesforce Implementation ( BSX101 ) 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 System administrators System engineers Consultants Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Identify the features and benefits of VMware Aria Operations for Logs Determine which VMware Aria Operations for Logs cluster meets your monitoring requirements Describe the VMware Aria Operations for Logs architecture and use cases Deploy and configure a VMware Aria Operations for Logs cluster Use the Explore Logs page to get a deep understanding of log data Create and manage queries Manage VMware Aria Operations for Logs agents and agent Groups Create custom dashboards Explain how to use the VMware Aria Operations for Logs widgets Extend the capabilities of VMware Aria Operations for Logs by adding content packs and configuring solutions Discuss VMware Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) This three-day course features hands-on training that focuses on deploying, configuring, and managing VMware Aria Operations? for Logs 8.12. You will learn the UI enhancements, features, architecture, use cases, and benefits of VMware Aria Operations for Logs. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to use VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12 to monitor your environment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe the VMware Aria cloud management platform Describe the VMware Aria? use cases Describe the key capabilities of VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe the requirements for a log analytics solution Explain the importance of efficient log management Navigate the VMware Aria Operations for Logs UI Describe the various stages of log processing VMware Aria Operations for Logs Architecture and Deployment Identify the minimum requirements for deploying VMware Aria Operations for Logs Explain how to use the VMware Aria Operations for Logs sizing calculator Describe VMware Aria Operations for Logs compatibility with other VMware products Describe the VMware Aria Operations for Logs architecture Explain how to install the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance Analyzing Logs Describe the primary functions of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs UI Describe log events Use Explore Logs for understanding and analyzing the log data VMware Using Dashboards Alerts and Reports Create VMware Aria Operations for Logs custom dashboards Describe how to use the VMware Aria Operations for Logs widgets Configure alerts Explain how to view and manage reports Administering VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe user access control in VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe user management Configure VMware Aria Operations for Logs settings Managing Data Sources and Content packs Describe how to integrate VMware Operations for Logs with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Install and manage content packs Manage certificates Install and manage agents for VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe the VMware Aria Operations for Logs Importer VMware Aria Operations for Logs Integrations Describe how to integrate VMware Operations for Logs with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Discuss the advantages of integrating VMware Operations for Logs with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Discuss the advantages of using the vSAN content pack Explain how to configure the NSX content pack VMware Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) Explain the VMware Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) architecture Describe the ingestion options for Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) Discuss integration with on-premises Aria Operations for Logs

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Security administrators Security consultants Network administrators System engineers Technical support personnel Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe key concepts of NGIPS and NGFW technology and the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense system, and identify deployment scenarios Perform initial Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device configuration and setup tasks Describe how to manage traffic and implement Quality of Service (QoS) using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Describe how to implement NAT by using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Perform an initial network discovery, using Cisco Firepower to identify hosts, applications, and services Describe the behavior, usage, and implementation procedure for access control policies Describe the concepts and procedures for implementing security intelligence features This course gives you knowledge and skills to use and configure Cisco© Firepower Threat Defense technology, beginning with initial device setup and configuration and including routing, high availability, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense migration, traffic control, and Network Address Translation (NAT). You will learn how to implement advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) features, including network intelligence, file type detection, network-based malware detection, and deep packet inspection. You will also learn how to configure site-to-site VPN, remote-access VPN, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) decryption before moving on to detailed analysis, system administration, and troubleshooting. Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview Examining Firewall and IPS Technology Firepower Threat Defense Features and Components Examining Firepower Platforms Examining Firepower Threat Defense Licensing Cisco Firepower Implementation Use Cases Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration Firepower Threat Defense Device Registration FXOS and Firepower Device Manager Initial Device Setup Managing NGFW Devices Examining Firepower Management Center Policies Examining Objects Examining System Configuration and Health Monitoring Device Management Examining Firepower High Availability Configuring High Availability Cisco ASA to Firepower Migration Migrating from Cisco ASA to Firepower Threat Defense Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control Firepower Threat Defense Packet Processing Implementing QoS Bypassing Traffic Cisco Firepower NGFW Address Translation NAT Basics Implementing NAT NAT Rule Examples Implementing NAT Cisco Firepower Discovery Examining Network Discovery Configuring Network Discovery Implementing Access Control Policies Examining Access Control Policies Examining Access Control Policy Rules and Default Action Implementing Further Inspection Examining Connection Events Access Control Policy Advanced Settings Access Control Policy Considerations Implementing an Access Control Policy Security Intelligence Examining Security Intelligence Examining Security Intelligence Objects Security Intelligence Deployment and Logging Implementing Security Intelligence File Control and Advanced Malware Protection Examining Malware and File Policy Examining Advanced Malware Protection Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems Examining Intrusion Prevention and Snort Rules Examining Variables and Variable Sets Examining Intrusion Policies Site-to-Site VPN Examining IPsec Site-to-Site VPN Configuration Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting Implementing Site-to-Site VPN Remote-Access VPN Examining Remote-Access VPN Examining Public-Key Cryptography and Certificates Examining Certificate Enrollment Remote-Access VPN Configuration Implementing Remote-Access VPN SSL Decryption Examining SSL Decryption Configuring SSL Policies SSL Decryption Best Practices and Monitoring Detailed Analysis Techniques Examining Event Analysis Examining Event Types Examining Contextual Data Examining Analysis Tools Threat Analysis System Administration Managing Updates Examining User Account Management Features Configuring User Accounts System Administration Cisco Firepower Troubleshooting Examining Common Misconfigurations Examining Troubleshooting Commands Firepower Troubleshooting

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for It is appropriate for Managers, Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators. Overview Describe business process improvement (BPI) business drivers.Plan, manage and close requirements for a Business Process Improvement project Understand the essential elements of a successful BPI initiative.Identify candidate business processes for improvement.Understand the essential elements of a successful BPI initiative.Identify candidate business processes for improvement.Apply a methodology to business process improvement projects. This 2-day course aims at introducing its attendees to the core values, principles, and practices of Business Process Improvement. Introduction - A Business Process Improvement (BPI) Overview Why are we here today? What is BPI? Benefits of BPI Specific challenges/obstacles and successes Process improvement examples: Industry specific examples Famous debacles to avoid and successes to emulate Your role in helping to identify problems Overview of the Joiner 7-Step Method What is the Joiner 7-Step Method? Walkthrough of the Joiner 7-Step Method Template: Introduce and review Process Improvement Template Case Study Exercise: Read and discuss introduction to the Case Study Step #1: Initiate the Project Types of business problems typically encountered at insurance companies and banks How to recognize a business-related problem Identifying the gaps (delta between current and future states) Ownership of the project and the business problem Defining measurable success criteria Case Study Exercise: Complete the Problem Statement section (Step #1) of the template Step #2: Define Current Situation What are symptoms of a problem? Looking for symptoms of the problem Performing Stakeholder Analysis Technique: View a RACI Matrix Defining the impacts caused by the problem Technique: Business Process Modeling (As-Is) Understand how to draw an As-Is Business Process Model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Define Current Situation section (Step #2) of the template Step #3: Identify Root Causes What are root causes? Performing Root Cause Analysis Technique: Fishbone Diagram using the cafeteria example Case Study Exercise: Discuss a Fishbone Diagram Technique: Pareto Chart (discuss and show example) Case Study Exercise: Complete the Identify Root Causes section (Step #3) of the template Step #4: Develop Solutions Identifying options for problem resolution Avoid jumping to conclusions Technique: Brainstorming Case Study Exercise: Conduct a Brainstorming Session Recognizing pros and cons for each option Technique: Kempner-Tregoe (?Must-Have? vs. ?Nice-to-Have?) Case Study Exercise: Determine best solution using a ?simple? Kempner-Tregoe model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Develop Solutions section (Step #4) of the template Step #5: Define Measurable Results Prototyping the solution Technique: Business Process Modeling (To-Be) Measuring results against the success criteria (Step #1) Case Study Exercise: Review changes to an As-Is Business Process Model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Define Measurable Results section (Step #5) of the template Step #6: Standardize Process Defining how the process will be documented Plan and understand organizational readiness Discuss how employees are empowered to identify and act upon their ideas Identifying follow-up needs (i.e., training) for the staff that will be impacted Technique: Communication Plan Case Study Exercise: Complete the Standardize Process section (Step #6) of the template Step #7: Determine Future Plans Monitoring the process for Continuous Process Improvement (The ?Plan-Do-Check-Act? Cycle) Understand how to sustain the improvements made by the Joiner 7-Step Method Technique: PDCA form Case Study Exercise: Complete the Determine Future Plans section (Step #7) of the template Going Forward with a Plan of Action Identifying process problems in your organization Individual Exercise: Name three (3) possible areas for improvement Prioritize and define the next steps Individual Exercise: Using a new template complete Step 2 & Step 3 for one possible area for improvement you have identified