Overview A review of the most enduringly popular structured equity-linked products. This 1 day hands-on programme will help you gain familiarity with 1st generation & 2nd generation structured products convexity – and their applications. Discover techniques for maximising the participation rate to enhance returns for investors. Explore the trade-offs between coupon payments and gearing, and how they affect the risk-return profile of the notes. Explore ladder structures, their relationship to lookbacks, and the benefits they offer to investors. Learn about accumulators, their structuring, and the reasons behind their controversy in the market. Who the course is for Structured Products Desks, Financial Engineers, Product Controllers Traders, Dealing Room Staff and Sales People Risk Managers, Quantitative Analysts and Middle Office Managers Fund Managers, Investors, Senior Managers Researchers and Systems Developers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
Overview This is a 2 day course on understanding credit markets converting credit derivatives, from plain vanilla credit default swaps through to structured credit derivatives involving correlation products such as nth to default baskets, index tranches, synthetic collateralized debt obligations and more. Gain insights into the corporate credit market dynamics, including the role of ratings agencies and the ratings process. Delve into the credit triangle, relating credit spreads to default probability (PD), exposure (EAD), and expected recovery (LGD). Learn about CDS indices (iTRAXX and CDX), their mechanics, sub-indices, tranching, correlation, and the motivation for tranched products. The course also includes counterparty risk in derivatives market where you learn how to managed and price Counterparty Credit Risk using real-world, practical examples Understand key definitions of exposure, including Mark-to-Market (MTM), Expected Exposure (EE), Expected Positive Exposure (EPE), Potential Future Exposure (PFE), Exposure at Default (EAD), and Expected Loss (EL) Explore the role of collateral and netting in managing counterparty risk, including the key features and mechanics of the Credit Support Annex (CSA) Briefly touch upon other XVA adjustments, including Margin Valuation Adjustment (MVA), Capital Valuation Adjustment (KVA), and Collateral Valuation Adjustment (CollVA). Who the course is for Credit traders and salespeople Structurers Asset managers ALM and treasury (Banks and Insurance Companies) Loan portfolio managers Product control, finance and internal audit Risk managers Risk controllers xVA desk IT Regulatory capital and reporting Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
Overview Interest Rate Options are an essential part of the derivatives marketplace. This 3-Day programme will equip you to use, price, manage and evaluate interest rate options and related instruments. The course starts with a detailed review of option theory, from a practitioner’s viewpoint. Then we cover the key products in the rates world (caps/floors, swaptions, Bermudans) and their applications, plus the related products (such as CMS) that contain significant ’hidden’ optionality. We finish with a detailed look at the volatility surface in rates, and how we model vol dynamics (including a detailed examination of SABR). The programme includes extensive practical exercises using Excel spreadsheets for valuation and risk-management, which participants can take away for immediate implementation Who the course is for This course is designed for anyone who wishes to be able to price, use, market, manage or evaluate interest rate derivatives. Interest-rate sales / traders / structurers / quants IT Bank Treasury ALM Central Bank and Government Treasury Funding managers Insurance Investment managers Fixed Income portfolio managers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
Overview 2 day course on key interest rate derivative products, covering both theory (product mechanics, market conventions and valuation) and practice (wide range of applications for wide range of market participants showcased) Who the course is for Interest rate traders, salespeople and quants Asset-liability management staff with banks and insurance companies Fixed income and credit asset managers / hedge funds / pension funds / insurance companies Corporate treasurers Risk management Anyone using interest rate derivatives Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
Overview Learn about contract triggers, including European vs. American style, and variations like one-touch, no-touch, and double no-touch options. Who the course is for Risk managers IT System developers Traders and derivatives teams Consultants and brokers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects responsible for the creation, maintenance, or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Use VMware vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for Horizon Create and optimize Windows VMs to create Horizon desktops Install and configure Horizon Agent on Horizon desktop Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client⢠systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools Monitor the Horizon environment using Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Implement a structured approach to troubleshooting Resolve common issues that occur in a Horizon environment Troubleshoot issues with linked and instant clones Configure the Windows client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Optimize protocols for the best end-user experience VMware Horizon© 8: Virtual Desktop Bootcamp is a five-day combination course of VMware Horizon 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management and VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting. This training combination gives you the skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You build skills in configuring and managing VMware Horizon 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users. Additionally, you learn how to resolve common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon environment. You engage in a series of lab exercises to bring existing environment issues to resolution. The exercises mirror real-world troubleshooting use cases. These exercises equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to manage typical challenges faced by virtual desktop administrators and operators. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Horizon Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon Describe the conceptual and logical architecture of VMware Horizon Introduction to Use Case Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes vSphere for Horizon 8 Explain basic virtualization concepts Use VMware vSphere© Client? to access your vCenter Server system and VMware ESXi? hosts Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine VMware Horizon Desktops Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up VMware Horizon desktop VMs VMware Horizon Agents Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops VMware Horizon Pools Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment List the steps to add desktops to the VMware Horizon© Connection Server? inventory Compare dedicated-assignment and floatingassignment pools Outline the steps to create an automated pool Define user entitlement Explain the hierarchy of global, pool-level, and userlevel policies VMware Horizon Client Options Describe the different clients and their benefits Access Horizon desktop using various Horizon clients and HTML Configure integrated printing, USB redirection, and the shared folders option Configure session collaboration and media optimization for Microsoft Teams Creating and Managing Instant-Clone Desktop Pools List the advantages of instant clones Explain the provisioning technology used for instant-clone desktop pools Set up an automated pool of instant clones Push updated images to instant-clone desktop pools Creating RDS Desktop and Application Pools Explain the difference between an RDS desktop pool and an automated pool Compare and contrast an RDS session host pool, a farm, and an application pool Create an RDS desktop pool and an application ool Access RDS desktops and application from Horizon Client Use the instant clone technology to automate the build-out of RDSH farms Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm Monitoring VMware Horizon Monitor the status of the VMware Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool Overview of Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting Structured approach to troubleshooting configuration and operational problems Applying troubleshooting methods
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Project Team Members Consultants Overview This course will prepare you to: Configure selected application areas of Compliance Management, Customs Management and Risk Management. This course covers selected application areas of Compliance Management, Customs Management and Risk Management. Course Outline Communication between SAP ERP and SAP Global Trade Services Basic mapping settings Definition and activation of legal regulations Configuration of legal control Configuration of customs processing Configuration of preference determination and vendor declaration management Additional course details: Nexus Humans GTS200 Configuring SAP Global Trade Services 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 GTS200 Configuring SAP Global Trade Services 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.
This BigQuery Conversion course is for users of SQL. We cover the interface and licensing differences and additional capabilities. Highlights of BigQuery. We will cover the general SQL topics ( see our intermediate outline ) and point out where the differences are. You would be able to move to this platform easily.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Cluster administrators (Junior systems administrators, junior cloud administrators) interested in deploying additional clusters to meet increasing demands from their organizations. Cluster engineers (Senior systems administrators, senior cloud administrators, cloud engineers) interested in the planning and design of OpenShift clusters to meet performance and reliability of different workloads and in creating work books for these installations. Site reliability engineers (SREs) interested in deploying test bed clusters to validate new settings, updates, customizations, operational procedures, and responses to incidents. Overview Validate infrastructure prerequisites for an OpenShift cluster. Run the OpenShift installer with custom settings. Describe and monitor each stage of the OpenShift installation process. Collect troubleshooting information during an ongoing installation, or after a failed installation. Complete the configuration of cluster services in a newly installed cluster. Installing OpenShift on a cloud, virtual, or physical infrastructure. Red Hat OpenShift Installation Lab (DO322) teaches essential skills for installing an OpenShift cluster in a range of environments, from proof of concept to production, and how to identify customizations that may be required because of the underlying cloud, virtual, or physical infrastructure. This course is based on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.6. 1 - Introduction to container technology Describe how software can run in containers orchestrated by Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. 2 - Create containerized services Provision a server using container technology. 3 - Manage containers Manipulate prebuilt container images to create and manage containerized services. 4 - Manage container images Manage the life cycle of a container image from creation to deletion. 5 - Create custom container images Design and code a Dockerfile to build a custom container image. 6 - Deploy containerized applications on OpenShift Deploy single container applications on OpenShift Container Platform. 7 - Troubleshoot containerized applications Troubleshoot a containerized application deployed on OpenShift. 8 - Deploy and manage applications on an OpenShift cluster Use various application packaging methods to deploy applications to an OpenShift cluster, then manage their resources. 9 - Design containerized applications for OpenShift Select a containerization method for an application and create a container to run on an OpenShift cluster. 10 - Publish enterprise container images Create an enterprise registry and publish container images to it. 11 - Build applications Describe the OpenShift build process, then trigger and manage builds. 12 - Customize source-to-image (S2I) builds Customize an existing S2I base image and create a new one. 13 - Create applications from OpenShift templates Describe the elements of a template and create a multicontainer application template. 14 - Manage application deployments Monitor application health and implement various deployment methods for cloud-native applications. 15 - Perform comprehensive review Create and deploy cloudinative applications on OpenShift.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Platform operators who are responsible for deploying and managing Tanzu Kubernetes clusters 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 TanzuTM portfolio Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid architecture Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management clusters Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters Deploy, configure, and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Perform basic troubleshooting During this three-day course, you focus on installing VMware Tanzu© Kubernetes Grid? on a VMware vSphere© environment and then provisioning and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters. The course covers how to install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages for image registry, authentication, logging, ingress, multi-pod 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 and workload clusters, and the role of Cluster API List the components of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid instance Illustrate how to use the Tanzu CLI Identify the requirements for a bootstrap machine Define the Carvel Tool set Define Cluster API Identify the infrastructure providers List the Cluster API controllers Identify the Cluster API Custom Resource Definitions Management Clusters List the requirements for deploying a management cluster Differentiate between deploying on vSphere 6.7 Update 3 and vSphere 7 Describe the components of NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid integrates with NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication Define Pinniped Define Dex Describe the Pinniped authentication workflow 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 Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters List the steps to build a custom image Describe the available customizations Identify the options for deploying Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters are created Discuss which VMs make up a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster List the pods that run on a Tanzu Kubernetes cluster Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid core add-ons that are installed on a cluster Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Instances Define the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Describe the Harbor Image Registry Define Fluent Bit Identify the logs that Fluent Bit collects Explain basic Fluent Bit configuration Describe the Contour ingress controller Demonstrate how to install Contour on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Demonstrate how to install Service Discovery with ExternalDNS. Define Multus CNI Define Prometheus Define Grafana Troubleshooting Discuss the various Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Identify the location of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Explain the purpose of crash diagnostics Demonstrate how to use SSH to connect to a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid VM Describe the steps for troubleshooting a failed cluster deployment 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 [V1.5] 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 [V1.5] 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.