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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Technical Leaders Overview What is BlockchainHow does Blockchain workTypes of BlockchainsHow is Blockchain different from what we have todayWhat are use cases for BlockchainWhat does a Blockchain app look likeHow do I design a Blockchain appHow do I develop a Blockchain appHow do I test a Blockchain app This instructor-led 3 day Blockchain Architecture training is for technical leaders who need to make decisions about architecture, environment, and development platforms. What is Blockchain? A record keeping system Trust Decentralization Trustless environment How does Blockchain work? Announcements Blocks Nodes Chaining Verification Consensus Scalability Privacy Crypto Hashing Digital Fingerprinting PoW vs PoS Types of Blockchains Public vs Private Open vs closed Smart Contracts Blockchain as History Tokens / Coins Gas How is Blockchain different from what we have today? Decentralized Peer-to-peer architecture Software vs Firmware Database vs Blockchain Distributed database or other technology? Data Sovereignty Group Consensus What are Use Cases for Blockchain? Use Case Examples Currency Banking Services Voting Medical Records Supply Chain / Value Chain Content Distribution Verification of Software Updates (cars, planes, trains, etc) Law Enforcement Title and Ownership Records Social Media and Online Credibility Fractional asset ownership Cable Television billing High fault tolerance DDoS-proof Public or Private Blockchain? Who are the participants? What does a Blockchain app look like? DApp Resembles typical full stack web application Any internal state changes and all transactions are written to the blockchain Node.js IDE Public Blockchain visibility Private Blockchain solutions Oracles How do I design a Blockchain app? What does this solution need to let users do? Will the proposed solution reduce or remove the problems and pain points currently felt by users? What should this solution prevent users from doing? Do you need a solution ready for heavy use on day 1? Is your solution idea enhanced by the use of Blockchain? Does the use of Blockchain create a better end-user experience? If so, how? Has your business developed custom software solutions before? What level of support are you going to need? How big is the developer community? Does your vision of the future align with the project or platform's vision of the future? Does the platform aim to make new and significant contributions to the development space, or is it an efficiency / cost play? Should the solution be a public or private Blockchain? Should the solution be an open or closed Blockchain? Create a plan for contract updates and changes! Hybrid solutions Monetary exchanges? How do I develop a Blockchain app? AGILE approach pre-release Define guiding principles up front Software vs Firmware Announcements, not transactions! Classes, not contracts Link contracts to share functions Use calling contracts to keep contract address the same Hyperledger vs Ethereum CONSIDER No of Users * Avg No of Transactions (state changes) per User Should a Blockless solution be applied? Performance Security Anonymity Security Monolithic vs Modular Sandwich complexity model How do I test a Blockchain app? Recommend 5x to 10x traditional application testing time Security Networks

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for all Oracle Professionals. Specifically Database Administrators, Web Server Administrators, System Administrators, CIOs and other IT Management Professionals. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand configuration for installation, configuration of a host system, using Oracle Restart framework, troubleshooting tips, how the database fits with other systems, internals of the database, database failures and other topics. In this course, students will focus on configuration on supported systems. Also how the database fits in with other systems. Oracle Database Architercture Overview The Database Instance Database Memory Structures Database Process Structures Database Storage Architecture Oracle Clusterware Configuring the Host for Standalone Installlation Host Configuration Overview Choosing a Database Host Choosing an Operating System Proprietary Unix vs Open-Source Linux Making the OS Selection Prepare an Oracle LINUX Installation Perform Oracle LINUX Installation Configure the LINUX Host Step 1 - Confirm General System Requirements Step 2 - Confirm The Operating System Platform Step 3 - Confirm LINUX Package Requirements Step 4 - Confirm Network Configuration Configure Host for Virtualization VM Technologies Configure Oracle Linux for Virtualization Step 1 - Download Linux Updates Step 2 - Check Linux Kernel Step 3 - Download Latest yum Configuration File Step 4 - Enable Oracle Linux Add-ons Step 5 - Install VirtualBox Oracle Optimal Flexible Architecture OFA Goals ORACLE_BASE ORACLE_HOME Database Files Multiple ORACLE_HOMEs Databse Software Upgrades Mutliple Oracle Software Installations GRID Infrastructure Configuration Configure the Linux Installation About ASM Devices Configure Linux Devices for ASM Partioning a Device Oracle ASMLib Configue MS Windows Devices GRID Infrastructure Installation Perform the Installation Download Unpack the Installation Package Launch the Installation Session The Installation Dialog Verify the Installation Operating System Confirmation Oracle Utilities Setup SQL*Plus Confirmation Using EM Cloud Control Troubleshooting Problems DATABASE Installation Configuraion Configure a Linux Installation System Groups & Users Configure Kernel Parameters Create the Physical Directories Configure MS Windows Installation Prerequisite Checks & Fixup Utility DATABASE Installation ABOUT THE INSTALLATION The Installation Tools About The Installation Dialog The Installation Session Log PERFORM INSTALLATION ON LINUX Download Unpack The Installation Files Set Environment Variables Launch The Installation SERVER CLASS INSTALLATION DIALOG More About The Global Database Name About Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Secure The New Database PERFORM INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS Launch The Installation POST---INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION Required Environment Variables Defining The Environment Variables About SSH VERIFY THE INSTALLATION SQL*PlusConfirmation Operating System Confirmation Firewall Configuration Accessing EM Database Express Creating Databses Using DBCA About DBCA DBCA Templates Are You Sure? DEFAULT CONFIGURATION DATABASE ADVANCED MODE DATABASE File Location Variables Database Vault and Label Security CONFIGURE AN EXISTING DATABASE DELETE A DATABASE MANAGE TEMPLATES MANUALLY CREATE A DATABASE The CREATE DATABASE Command Using Oracle Restart WHAT IS ORACLE RESTART? What Oracle Restart Does Is Oracle Restart Deprecated? Registering With Oracle Restart More About srvctl Terminal Session Configuration COMPONENT STATUS USING SRVCTL Database Status Grid Infrastructure Status Oracle Home Status CONFIGURATION USING SRVCTL Examining A Database Configuration Examining The Listener Configuration Examining The ASM Configuration Manual Registration ListenerConfiguration Modification Database ConfigurationModification STARTUP/SHUTDOWN USING SRVCTL Why Use srvctl? MANAGING ORACLE RESTART Obtaining Oracle Restart Status Start/Stop Oracle Restart Preparing for a Database Upgrade What is a Database Upgrade? Database Upgrade Methods Real World Database Upgrade Develop A Database Upgrade Plan ABOUT THE DATABASE VERSION Direct Upgrade The COMPATIBLE Database Parameter PRE-UPGRADE PREPARATIONS Oracle Warehouse Builder Oracle Label Security (OLS) Oracle Database Vault Locating The Older Database Installations THE PRE-UPGRADE INFORMATION TOOL Pre-Upgrade Information Tool Files Run The Pre---Upgrade Information Tool Examining The Pre---Upgrade Information Tool Results Upgrade to Oracle Databse 12c Launch DBUA Database Upgrade Dialog Post-Upgrade Tasks Post-Upgrade Checklist Enable Unified Auditing Migrate to Unified Auditing Database Parameter Changes Enable New Features Source Destination Specific Post-Upgrade Tasks Oracle Architecture: The Systems Infrastructure About Enterprise Architectures The Relational Database Legacy Computing Models The Multi-Tiered Computing Model Scaling Up Cloud-Based Deployment ORACLE INFRASTRUCTURE ECOSYSTEM USING ORACLE ENTERPRISE MANAGER More About EM Using EM Database Express Using EM Cloud Control Oracle Architecture: The Database Host The Database Server Stack PROCESSOR LAYER CPU Resources Memory Resources I/O & STORAGE PROCESSING OS LAYER PROCESSING MODES DATABASE SERVER VIRTUALIZATION STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION ORACLE DATABASE SERVER STACK ORACLE ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Oracle Exadata Database Platform Exalogic Cloud Machine Exalytics BI Machine Oracle Architecture: Princilples & Technology Concepts Grid Computing Principles Why Grid Computing? What Is Grid Computing? PARALLELIZATION PRINCIPLES Hardware Parallelization Grid Computing Devices Clustered Database Servers CLOUD COMPUTING PRINCIPLES Multi-Tenancy Oracle Architecture: The RDBMS Installation & the Database Instance The Database Server Software Database Versions & Releases Database Editions Using PRODUCT_COMPONENT_VERSION View The Core Database Components Using V$VERSION View Understanding The Database Version Number The COMPATIBLE Database Parameter DATABASE INSTANCE ELEMENTS Individual Elements Of A Database Instance Physical Database Elements An Operational Database installation DATABASE INSTANCE CONFIGURATIONS Single Instance Parameter Files & Instance Configuration MAX_STRING_SIZE Parameter Example Independent Instances Clustered Instances The Database Instance In A Multi-tenant Configuration RECONFIGURING A DATABASE INSTANCE Static Vs. Dynamic Parameters Dynamic Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Scope Parameter Setting Level Setting Upgrade Related Parameters DATABASE COMPONENTS Advanced Data Functionality Components Security Components High-Performance Components Administration Components Database F

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for customer service professionals with any level of experience who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skill set, and increase the understanding of customer benefits. This course teaches basic communication terms and organization basics. Students will learn how to communicate effectively, motivate employees, overcome communication barriers, develop leadership habits, understand how communication flows within an organization, develop networks, and identify the roles that individuals fulfill in an organization. Course activities also cover applying technology to organizational communication, discussing innovation and change, examining how environmental context affects communication, and discussion how power and politics affect an organization. Students will also learn how to manage change, stress, conflict, and empower individuals. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success. Prerequisites This course is intended for customer service professionals with any level of experience who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skill set, and increase the understanding of customer benefits. 1. Communication basics Effective communication Organizational management Organization types and characteristics Communication flow 2. Leadership and motivation Communication and leadership Communication and motivation 3. Relational context and organizations Relational context Relationships and organizations 4. Technology in the workplace Workplace technology Impact of technology Technology guidelines 5. Context, stress, and managerial tools Environmental context Stress and communication 6. Innovation and change Aspects of innovation Aspects of change 7. Power, politics, and diversity Power and communication Diversity and communication Empowerment and communication Additional course details: Nexus Humans Organizational Communication 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 Organizational Communication 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.

Course Information Join us for a comprehensive refresher focusing on crucial Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements, including an emphasis on data integrity, recent developments, and emerging trends gleaned from MHRA inspections. The programme dives into specific domains such as risk assessment, OECD guidance on sponsor influence, and the advisory from OECD on QA. Additionally, delegates can benefit from a dedicated GLP clinic, facilitating discussions on understanding and upholding GLP compliance. Is this course for you? This course is tailored for study directors, principal investigators, test facility management, and QA professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge and responsibilities within the GLP framework. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Vanessa Grant -, - Tim Stiles Consultant, Qualogy Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Registration, Welcome and Introduction 09:20 Development of Good Laboratory Practice A reminder of the history of GLP, its current scope and application, with a synopsis of current UK, European and international standards. 09:50 Roles and Responsibilities of Study Director, Test Facility Management, Principal Investigator, Test Site Management, Study Staff and QA A reminder of the roles and responsibilities with regard to the GLP management and oversight of the Test Facility and the management and control of the study, as defined by GLP. 10:30 Break 10:45 Workshop 1 Workshop 1 Roles and responsibilities 11:15 Influence of Sponsors The published OECD Position Paper No. 21 regarding Possible Influence of Sponsors on conclusions of GLP Studies is reviewed and discussed. 11:45 Data Integrity The fundamentals of data integrity according to the OECD Guidance No. 22 on Data Integrity is discussed along with the responsibilities of Study Director, Test Facility Management, and study staff in ensuring the integrity of the GLP study data. 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Quality Assurance and GLP OECD Advisory No. 23 (Revision of OECD No.4)- A walk through of the changes to the OECD Guidance on the role and activities of Quality Assurance 13:45 Quality Improvement Tools and GLP The tools that might be considered for GLP and their role and operation when used in Test Facilities- OECD Position Paper No.24 published July 2022 14:15 Workshop 2 Workshop 2 Change control 14:30 Risk Assessment How should we assess risk and how can we use the process to assist in evaluation audit findings? 15:00 Break 15:15 Current hot topics in GLP Explore the current issues in Industry and trends /types of Regulatory inspection findings 15:50 GLP Clinic An opportunity to discuss any other issues regarding understanding and maintaining GLP Compliance. 16:30 Close of Course Extra Information Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 7 Points   Development Level Learn

Why Choose 3ds Max and Photoshop Training Course? Click here for more info 3D modeling and rendering potential with our specialized 3ds Max and Photoshop Training Course! Learn from modeling to rendering in 3ds Max and enhance visuals with Photoshop. Personalized, live online sessions with an experienced instructor. Enroll now and bring your 3D visualizations to life. Duration: 20 hrs Method: 1-on-1, Personalized attention. Schedule: Tailor your own hours of your choice, available from Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm. The 3ds Max and Photoshop Training Course offers comprehensive learning for beginners, focusing on core skills to create 3D models, rendered images, animations, and games using 3ds Max and Photoshop. Led by Autodesk Certified Instructors with expertise in 3D design, CGI, and visualizations, the course provides hands-on and practical training. 20-hour 3ds Max and Photoshop Training Course Course Description: 20-hour 3ds Max and Photoshop Training Course to master 3D modeling, rendering, and post-production. Learn to create 3D models, apply textures, animate objects, and utilize lighting techniques in 3ds Max. Gain expertise in Photoshop for post-processing and creating photorealistic textures. Ideal for 3D artists of all levels. Course Outline: Part 1: Introduction to 3ds Max (6 hours) - Understanding the user interface and workspace of 3ds Max - Navigating the viewport and utilizing basic tools for modeling - Creating and manipulating primitive objects for design purposes - Modifying objects with modifiers to achieve specific effects - Working with materials and textures to add realistic detail to 3D models - Basic lighting and rendering techniques to present the 3D scenes Part 2: Intermediate 3ds Max Techniques (6 hours) - Modeling using splines and polygons for more complex shapes - Creating and animating cameras to simulate real-world perspectives - Rigging and animating characters with bones for animation projects - Utilizing particle systems for visual effects and dynamic simulations - Designing realistic environments using landscape tools for outdoor scenes - Exploring advanced lighting and rendering techniques for enhanced visuals Part 3: Introduction to Photoshop for 3D Artists (4 hours) - Understanding the Photoshop workspace and essential tools for editing - Importing and exporting 3D models and textures between 3ds Max and Photoshop - Creating and editing textures and materials in Photoshop for realistic surfaces - Utilizing Photoshop for post-production and compositing to enhance 3D renders Part 4: Advanced Photoshop Techniques for 3D Artists (4 hours) - Creating custom brushes and textures for unique artistic elements - Using layer masks and adjustment layers for non-destructive editing - Exploring advanced compositing techniques for seamless integration of 3D elements - Creating photorealistic textures and materials for stunning 3D visuals Part 5: Project-Based Learning (4 hours) - Applying 3ds Max and Photoshop techniques to a real-world project - Creating a 3D model, texturing it in Photoshop, and rendering the final image - Receiving instructor feedback for critiquing and refining the project - Final presentation of the completed project showcasing skills learned.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is for everyone needing to write, support, or understand SQL queries. This includes but is not limited to end-users, programmers, application designers, database administrators, and system administrators who do not yet have knowledge of Overview Code SQL statements to retrieve data from a DB2 or Informix table, including the SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING and ORDER BY clauses Code inner joins and non-correlated subqueries Use SQL arithmetic operations Use scalar and column functions Use UNION and UNION ALL INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE rows Code simple CREATE TABLE and CREATE VIEW statements This course is appropriate for customers working in all DB2 environments, that is, z/OS, VM/VSE, iSeries, Linux, UNIX, and Windows. It is also appropriate for customers working in an Informix environment. Outline Introduction Simple SQL Queries Retrieving Data from Multiple Tables Scalar Functions and Arithmetic Column Functions and Grouping UNION and UNION ALL Using Subqueries Maintaining data

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Telco cloud system administrators and telco network operations engineers Professionals who work with telco or enterprise and data center networks Designers and operations engineers who manage telco workloads Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: List VMware Telco Cloud Automation deployment options and procedures Describe the VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure settings Configure Containers as a Service (CaaS) functionality Describe partner integration options and procedures Define zero-touch provisioning and describe infrastructure deployment Instantiate network services and network functions Describe the authorization model of VMware Telco Cloud Automation Define platform life cycle management (LCM) for VMware Telco Cloud Automation Enumerate troubleshooting concepts and day-two operations for VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe the use of APIs within VMware Telco Cloud Automation List examples of how VMware Telco Cloud Automation can be used in a CICD environment This five-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in operating and troubleshooting the VMware Telco Cloud AutomationTM environment. In this course, you are introduced to VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure settings, deployment options, and procedures. You explore Containers as a Service and understand the workflow details of Partner Integration processes. You are introduced to zero-touch provisioning and its importance in VMware Telco Cloud Automation. You onboard and instantiate network functions and network services using hands-on lab exercises. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Telco Cloud Automation Installation Describe day-zero operations for VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe the VMware Telco Cloud Automation architecture List the steps to perform VMware Telco Cloud Automation deployment List the steps to perform VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane integration Describe VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane scaling Describe the requirements on other applications such as VMware vRealize© Orchestrator? and Harbor Describe where, when, and how to use VMware Telco Cloud Automation tagging Day One Operations: Infrastructure Settings Describe the VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure options Describe VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure requirements Outline the role of virtual infrastructure and TCA Identify the benefits of public versus private infrastructure List the steps to integrate a VM-based virtual infrastructure List the steps to integrate a container-based virtual infrastructure Describe private infrastructure requirements Day One Operations: Containers as a Service Define Containers as a Service (CaaS) List the challenges of CNF deployment without automation Describe the Kubernetes and VMware Tanzu? Kubernetes Grid? architectures Describe supporting technologies like Cluster API List steps to create a Kubernetes cluster template Describe the process for deploying node pools and groups Describe cluster monitoring List CaaS scale options Day One Operations: Partner Integration Describe partner integration and the types of partners Describe Harbor and the various Harbor platforms List the steps to interface with a Harbor platform Compare and contrast specialized VNF managers (S-VNFMs) and generic VNF managers (G-VNFMs) Explain how to add an S-VNFM Define S-VNFM use cases Day One Operations: Zero Touch Provisioning and Infrastructure Deployment Describe zero-touch provisioning List the use cases of zero-touch provisioning List the benefits of zero-touch provisioning Describe the infrastructure requirements of zero-touch provisioning Describe the zero-touch provisioning domains List the steps to deploy an infrastructure using zero-touch provisioning Day One Operations: Network Functions ad Network Services Describe the roles of network services and network functions List the types of descriptors Describe the role of TOSCA Describe the role of onboarding List the steps to onboard network functions and network services Examine the results of the onboarding process List the steps to instantiate network functions and network services Examine the results of the instantiation process Day Two Operations: Authorization Model Explain the resources that can be accessed in vSphere Define the role of a VMware vCenter Server© system in credential management Describe the procedures to create, delete, and modify rules using vCenter Server Explain how to control and verify access to vSphere resources List roles in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Explain the tasks and list the levels of permissions needed in VMware Telco Cloud Automation List all the permissions and filters that can be implemented in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Summarize the role-based access control model of VMware Telco Cloud Automation Day Two Operations: Platform Life Cycle Management Explain the life cycle stages in VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane Explain the life cycle stages in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Define an upgrade schedule Apply an upgrade schedule to manage life cycle management of the VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane Apply an upgrade schedule to manage life cycle management of VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe network function and network service life cycle management events Execute network function and network service healing Set up Network Function and Network Service monitoring Perform Network Function and Network Service termination Day Two Operations: Troubleshooting List the components of the VMware Telco Cloud Automation dashboard Explain the features of fault management in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Explain the features of performance management in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe the use of fault management of VMware Telco Cloud Automation for VNFs and CNFs Describe the use of performance management of VMware Telco Cloud Automation for VNFs and CNFs Troubleshoot using tcf_manager, app.log, and web.log Define the procedures to integrate VMware vRealize© Operations Manager? with VMware Telco Cloud Automation Usage of VMware vRealize© Operations? Day Two Operations: API Management Define the VMware Telco Cloud Automation API Explain the API architecture Describe VMware Telco Cloud Automation API use cases Explain how to configure an external REST API Describe how to request security tokens for implementation Explain how to implement commands through external systems using APIs Day Two Operations: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Describe continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) List the benefits and challenges of CICD Describe how VMware Telco Cloud Automation can be used in a CICD environment Explore VMware Telco Cloud Automation CICD examples

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Telco cloud system administrators and telco network operations engineers Professionals who work with telco or enterprise and data center networks Designers and operations engineers who manage telco workloads Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: List VMware Telco Cloud Automation deployment options and procedures Define Infrastructure Automation and describe infrastructure deployment Describe the VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure settings Configure containers as a service functionality Describe partner integration options and procedures Instantiate network services and network functions Describe the authorization model of VMware Telco Cloud Automation Define platform life cycle management (LCM) for VMware Telco Cloud Automation Enumerate troubleshooting concepts and day two operations for VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe the use of APIs within VMware Telco Cloud Automation List examples of how VMware Telco Cloud Automation can be used in a CICD environment This five-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in operating and troubleshooting the VMware Telco Cloud Automation environment. In this course, you are introduced to VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure settings, deployment options and procedures. You will explore containers as a service and understand the workflow details of partner integration processes. You will learn about infrastructure automation and its importance in VMware Telco Cloud Automation. You will onboard and instantiate network functions and network services using hands-on lab exercises.In addition, this course teaches life cycle management workflows as well as several types of technical problems in VMware Telco Cloud Automation, which you will identify, analyze, and solve through a systematic process. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Telco Cloud Automation Installation Describe day zero operations for VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe the VMware Telco Cloud Automation architecture List the steps to perform VMware Telco Cloud Automation deployment List the steps to perform VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane integration Describe VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane scaling Describe the requirements for other applications such as vRealize Orchestrator and Harbor Describe where, when, and how to use VMware Telco Cloud Automation tagging Day 1 Operations: Infrastructure Automation Describe infrastructure automation List the use cases of infrastructure automation List the benefits of infrastructure automation Describe the infrastructure requirements of infrastructure automation Describe the infrastructure automation domains List the steps to deploy an infrastructure using infrastructure automation Day 1 Operations: Infrastructure Settings Describe the VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure options Describe VMware Telco Cloud Automation infrastructure requirements Outline the role of virtual infrastructure and VMware Telco Cloud Automation Identify the benefits of public and private infrastructures List the steps to integrate a VM-based virtual infrastructure List the steps to integrate a container-based virtual infrastructure Describe private infrastructure requirements Day 1 Operations: Containers as a Service Define containers as a service (CaaS) List the challenges of CNF deployment without automation Describe the Kubernetes and Tanzu Kubernetes Grid architectures List steps to create a Kubernetes cluster template Describe the process for deploying node pools and groups List the steps to support anti-affinity of workload cluster nodes Describe cluster monitoring List CaaS scale options Day 1 Operations: Partner Integration Describe partner integration and the types of partners Describe Harbor and the various Harbor platforms List the steps to interface with a Harbor platform Compare and contrast specialized VNF managers (S-VNFMs) and generic VNF managers (G-VNFMs) Explain how to add an S-VNFM Define S-VNFM use cases List the benefits and challenges of using Airgap Day 1 Operations: Network Functions ad Network Services Describe the roles of network services and network functions List the types of descriptors Describe the role of TOSCA Describe the role of onboarding List the steps to onboard network functions and network services Examine the results of the onboarding process List the steps to instantiate network functions and network services Examine the results of the instantiation process Day 2 Operations: Authorization Model Explain the resources that can be accessed in vSphere Define the role of a vCenter Server system in credential management Define the role of Keycloak in credential management Describe the procedures to create, delete, and modify rules using vCenter Server Explain how to control and verify access to vSphere resources List the roles in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Explain the tasks and list the levels of permissions needed in VMware Telco Cloud Automation List all the permissions and filters that can be implemented in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Day 2 Operations: Life Cycle Management Explain the life cycle stages in VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane Explain the life cycle stages in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Define an upgrade schedule Apply an upgrade schedule for life cycle management of the VMware Telco Cloud Automation control plane Apply an upgrade schedule for life cycle management in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe network function and network service life cycle management events Execute network function and network service healing Perform network function and network service termination Day 2 Operations: Troubleshooting List the components of the VMware Telco Cloud Automation dashboard Explain the features of fault management in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Explain the features of performance management in VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe the use of fault management of VMware Telco Cloud Automation for VNFs and CNFs Describe the use of performance management of VMware Telco Cloud Automation for VNFs and CNFs Describe the use of CCLI for troubleshooting Define the procedures to integrate vRealize Operations Manager with VMware Telco Cloud Automation Describe how to use vRealize Operations Day Two Operations: API Management Define the VMware Telco Cloud Automation API Explain the API architecture Describe VMware Telco Cloud Automation API use cases Describe how to request security tokens for implementation Explain how to implement commands through external systems using APIs Day Two Operations: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Describe continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) List the benefits and challenges of CICD Describe how VMware Telco Cloud Automation can be used in a CICD environment Explore VMware Telco Cloud Automation CICD examples

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Intermediate software developers Overview In this course, you will learn to: Set up the AWS SDK and developer credentials for Java, C#/.NET, Python, and JavaScript Interact with AWS services and develop solutions by using the AWS SDK Use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) for service authentication Use Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon DynamoDB as data stores Integrate applications and data by using AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS), Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS), and AWS Step Functions Use Amazon Cognito for user authentication Use Amazon ElastiCache to improve application scalability Leverage the CI/CD pipeline to deploy applications on AWS In this course, you learn how to use the AWS SDK to develop secure and scalable cloud applications using multiple AWS services such as Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Simple Storage Service, and AWS Lambda. You explore how to interact with AWS using code and learn about key concepts, best practices, and troubleshooting tips. Module 0: Course Overview Agenda Introductions Student resources Module 1: Introduction to AWS Introduction to the AWS Cloud Cloud scenarios Infrastructure overview Introduction to AWS foundation services Module 2: Introduction to Developing on AWS Getting started with developing on AWS Introduction to developer tools Introduction to management tools Module 3: Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management Shared responsibility model Introduction to IAM Use authentication and authorization Module 4: Introduction to the Lab Environment Introduction to the lab environment Lab 1: Getting started and working with IAM Module 5: Developing Storage Solutions with Amazon Simple Storage Service Overview of AWS storage options Amazon S3 key concepts Best practices Troubleshooting Scenario: Building a complete application Lab 2: Developing storage solutions with Amazon S3 Module 6: Developing Flexible NoSQL Solutions with Amazon DynamoDB Introduction to AWS database options Introduction to Amazon DynamoDB Developing with DynamoDB Best practices Troubleshooting Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Lab 3: Developing flexible NoSQL solutions with Amazon DynamoDB Module 7: Developing Event-Driven Solutions with AWS Lambda What is serverless computing? Introduction to AWS Lambda Key concepts How Lambda works Use cases Best practices Scenario: Build an end-to-end app Module 8: Developing Solutions with Amazon API Gateway Introduction to Amazon API Gateway Developing with API Gateway Best practices Introduction to AWS Serverless Application Model Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Lab 4: Developing event-driven solutions with AWS Lambda Module 9: Developing Solutions with AWS Step Functions Understanding the need for Step Functions Introduction to AWS Step Functions Use cases Module 10: Developing Solutions with Amazon Simple Queue Service and Amazon Simple Notification Service Why use a queueing service? Developing with Amazon Simple Queue Service Developing with Amazon Simple Notification Service Developing with Amazon MQ Lab 5: Developing messaging solutions with Amazon SQS and Amazon SNS Module 11: Caching Information with Amazon ElastiCache Caching overview Caching with Amazon ElastiCache Caching strategies Module 12: Developing Secure Applications Securing your applications Authenticating your applications to AWS Authenticating your customers Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Module 13: Deploying Applications Introduction to DevOps Introduction to deployment and testing strategies Deploying applications with AWS Elastic Beanstalk Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Lab 6: Building an end-to-end app Module 14: Course wrap-up Course overview AWS training courses Certifications Course feedback

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course assumes that you have successfully completed the Administering BIG-IP course, or equivalent, and have hands-on experience working in a production BIG-IP environment for several months. You should have a solid understanding of the environment in which the BIG-IP is deployed. This course is meant for BIG-IP administrators, network engineers, applications engineers, etc., who will be responsible for troubleshooting problems associated with their BIG-IP system. This course gives networking professionals hands-on knowledge of how to troubleshoot a BIG-IP system using a number of troubleshooting techniques as well as troubleshooting and system tools. This course includes lectures, labs, and discussions. Module 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Archiving the BIG-IP System Configuration Module 2: Reviewing Local Traffic Configuration Reviewing Nodes, Pools, and Virtual Servers Reviewing Address Translation Reviewing Routing Assumptions Reviewing Application Health Monitoring Reviewing Traffic Behavior Modification with Profiles Reviewing the TMOS Shell (TMSH) Reviewing Managing BIG-IP Configuration Data Reviewing High Availability (HA) Module 3: Troubleshooting Methodology Step-By-Step Process Step 1: State the Problem Step 2: Specify the Problem Step 3: Map the System Step 4: Develop Possible Causes Step 5: Test Theories Step 6: Iterate Until Root Cause Identified Documenting a Problem Putting Troubleshooting Steps to Use Module 4: Working with F5 Support Leveraging F5 Support Resources AskF5.com DevCentral iHealth Leveraging F5 Labs Working with F5 Technical Support Running End User Diagnostics (EUD) - Hardware Only New Platform Diagnostic Tools Always-On Management (AOM) Subsystem Requesting Return Materials Authorization F5?s Software Version Policy Managing the BIG-IP License for Upgrades Managing BIG-IP Disk Space Upgrading BIG-IP Software Module 5: Troubleshooting ? Bottom to Top Introducing Differences between BIG-IP and LINUX Tools Troubleshooting with Layer 1/Layer 2 Tools Troubleshooting with Layer 2/Layer 3 Tools Troubleshooting with Layer 3 Tools Troubleshooting with LINUX Tools Troubleshooting Memory and CPU Troubleshooting with watch Troubleshooting with Additional tmsh commands Module 6: Troubleshooting Tools tcpdump Wireshark ssldump Fiddler diff KDiff3 cURL Module 7: Using System Logs Configuring Logging Log Files Understanding BIG-IP Daemons Functions Triggering an iRule Deploying and Testing iRules Application Visibility and Reporting Module 8: Troubleshooting Lab Projects Network Configurations for Project Additional course details: Nexus Humans F5 Networks Troubleshooting BIG-IP 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 F5 Networks Troubleshooting BIG-IP 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.