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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Solutions architects, Software engineers, Operations leads, and IT project managers. Overview Recognize the common business and technical drivers for migrating to the cloud Summarize the three phases of a migration and associated objectives, tasks, and stakeholders for each Describe AWS architecture, tools, and migration best practices Distinguish between the various cloud migration strategies and when each is most appropriate Determine an organization?s application migration readiness Discover a portfolio and gather data necessary for migration Plan and design an application migration strategy Perform and validate application migration to the cloud Optimize applications and operations after migrating to the cloud This course is for individuals who seek an understanding of how to plan and migrate existing workloads to the AWS Cloud. You will learn about various cloud migration strategies and how to apply each step of the migration process, including portfolio discovery, application migration planning and design, conducting a migration, and post-migration validation and application optimization. Hands-on labs reinforce learning, and each lab is designed to provide you with the understanding and foundation necessary to complete migration tasks in your organization. Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: Familiarity with enterprise IT infrastructure (hardware and software) Completed the AWS Technical Essentials or Architecting on AWS training 1 - What Is a Cloud Migration? Summarize the drivers and desired outcomes of a cloud migration Identify the elements of a successful migration journey Describe the three-phase AWS migration process 2 - Assessing Migration Readiness Summarize the activities and goals of the assess phase Evaluate tools for assessing your organization?s cloud readiness Describe Migration Readiness Assessments (MRAs) and their importance 3 - Preparing for a Migration and Understanding Related Workstreams Summarize the mobilize phase of the process Discuss the eight unique migration-related workstreams 4 - Discovering Landing Zones and Their Benefits Explain the function of a landing zone Discuss best practices for creating a custom landing zone Describe how you would use AWS Control Tower to create a landing zone 5 - Building a Landing Zone Summarize the process of building a landing zone Determine the best multi-account structure, governance policies, and connectivity plan for a landing zone 6 - Discovering the Portfolio and Understanding Migration Strategies Explain the activities of the detailed portfolio discovery workstream Describe how to assess an application?s migration readiness Summarize the seven migration strategies 7 - Understanding and Choosing Portfolio Discovery Tools Summarize the various discovery tools available Distinguish which tools are best to use based on scenario 8 - Planning and Designing a Migration Describe the planning and design process Summarize how to set up a migration factory Choose and finalize an application migration strategy 9 - Performing the Migration to AWS Explain the server migration process Discuss the various migration automation and governance tools available Evaluate server migration tools for compatibility with your environment 10 - Understanding Database and Data Migration Services Summarize the significance of database and data migration Discuss the various data migration tools available 11 - Understanding Additional Migration Support Options Discuss additional migration support options Summarize AWS Managed Services and AWS Marketplace Describe SAP on AWS and services offered for Windows 12 - Integrating, Validating, and Cutting Over Applications Discuss the process and benefits of integrating, validating, and cutting over applications 13 - Modernizing and Optimizing an Application Migration Identify post-migration opportunities for modernization and optimization Understand cost and security optimization processes Explore tools available to support these processes 14 - Understanding Operations Tools, Integration Testing, and Automation Summarize operations in the cloud Discuss four functions of operations and their domains Review operations automation and relevant support tools 15 - Migration Best Practices Course review and key takeaways Summarize and reinforce AWS best practices for migrating Additional course details: Nexus Humans Migrating to AWS training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Migrating to AWS course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate and beyond level course is geared for experienced technical professionals in various roles, such as developers, data analysts, data engineers, software engineers, and machine learning engineers who want to leverage Scala and Spark to tackle complex data challenges and develop scalable, high-performance applications across diverse domains. Practical programming experience is required to participate in the hands-on labs. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor you'll: Develop a basic understanding of Scala and Apache Spark fundamentals, enabling you to confidently create scalable and high-performance applications. Learn how to process large datasets efficiently, helping you handle complex data challenges and make data-driven decisions. Gain hands-on experience with real-time data streaming, allowing you to manage and analyze data as it flows into your applications. Acquire practical knowledge of machine learning algorithms using Spark MLlib, empowering you to create intelligent applications and uncover hidden insights. Master graph processing with GraphX, enabling you to analyze and visualize complex relationships in your data. Discover generative AI technologies using GPT with Spark and Scala, opening up new possibilities for automating content generation and enhancing data analysis. Embark on a journey to master the world of big data with our immersive course on Scala and Spark! Mastering Scala with Apache Spark for the Modern Data Enterprise is a five day hands on course designed to provide you with the essential skills and tools to tackle complex data projects using Scala programming language and Apache Spark, a high-performance data processing engine. Mastering these technologies will enable you to perform a wide range of tasks, from data wrangling and analytics to machine learning and artificial intelligence, across various industries and applications.Guided by our expert instructor, you?ll explore the fundamentals of Scala programming and Apache Spark while gaining valuable hands-on experience with Spark programming, RDDs, DataFrames, Spark SQL, and data sources. You?ll also explore Spark Streaming, performance optimization techniques, and the integration of popular external libraries, tools, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Machine learning enthusiasts will delve into Spark MLlib, covering basics of machine learning algorithms, data preparation, feature extraction, and various techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, and recommendation systems. Introduction to Scala Brief history and motivation Differences between Scala and Java Basic Scala syntax and constructs Scala's functional programming features Introduction to Apache Spark Overview and history Spark components and architecture Spark ecosystem Comparing Spark with other big data frameworks Basics of Spark Programming SparkContext and SparkSession Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs) Transformations and Actions Working with DataFrames Spark SQL and Data Sources Spark SQL library and its advantages Structured and semi-structured data sources Reading and writing data in various formats (CSV, JSON, Parquet, Avro, etc.) Data manipulation using SQL queries Basic RDD Operations Creating and manipulating RDDs Common transformations and actions on RDDs Working with key-value data Basic DataFrame and Dataset Operations Creating and manipulating DataFrames and Datasets Column operations and functions Filtering, sorting, and aggregating data Introduction to Spark Streaming Overview of Spark Streaming Discretized Stream (DStream) operations Windowed operations and stateful processing Performance Optimization Basics Best practices for efficient Spark code Broadcast variables and accumulators Monitoring Spark applications Integrating External Libraries and Tools, Spark Streaming Using popular external libraries, such as Hadoop and HBase Integrating with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP Connecting to data storage systems: HDFS, S3, Cassandra, etc. Introduction to Machine Learning Basics Overview of machine learning Supervised and unsupervised learning Common algorithms and use cases Introduction to Spark MLlib Overview of Spark MLlib MLlib's algorithms and utilities Data preparation and feature extraction Linear Regression and Classification Linear regression algorithm Logistic regression for classification Model evaluation and performance metrics Clustering Algorithms Overview of clustering algorithms K-means clustering Model evaluation and performance metrics Collaborative Filtering and Recommendation Systems Overview of recommendation systems Collaborative filtering techniques Implementing recommendations with Spark MLlib Introduction to Graph Processing Overview of graph processing Use cases and applications of graph processing Graph representations and operations Introduction to Spark GraphX Overview of GraphX Creating and transforming graphs Graph algorithms in GraphX Big Data Innovation! Using GPT and Generative AI Technologies with Spark and Scala Overview of generative AI technologies Integrating GPT with Spark and Scala Practical applications and use cases Bonus Topics / Time Permitting Introduction to Spark NLP Overview of Spark NLP Preprocessing text data Text classification and sentiment analysis Putting It All Together Work on a capstone project that integrates multiple aspects of the course, including data processing, machine learning, graph processing, and generative AI technologies.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies This course helps you prepare for the CiscoÿCCNPÿData Center and CCIEÿData Center certifications. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols* Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols* Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center* IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network* Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts* Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations* Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors* Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems* Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools* Cisco NX-OS Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 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 Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This class assumes some prior experience with Git, plus basic coding or programming knowledge. Overview This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert team, students will explore: Getting Started with Collaboration Understanding the GitHub Flow Branching with Git Local Git Configuration Working Locally with Git Collaborating on Your Code Merging Pull Requests Viewing Local Project History Streaming Your Workflow with Aliases Workflow Review Project: GitHub Games Resolving Merge Conflicts Working with Multiple Conflicts Searching for Events in Your Code Reverting Commits Helpful Git Commands Viewing Local Changes Creating a New Local Repository Fixing Commit Mistakes Rewriting History with Git Reset Merge Strategies: Rebase This is a fast-paced hands-on course that provides you with a solid overview of Git and GitHub, the web-based version control repository hosting service. While the examples in this class are related to computer code, GitHub can be used for other content. It offers the complete distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project. Getting Started with The GitHub Ecosystem What is Git? Exploring a GitHub Repository Using GitHub Issues Activity: Creating A GitHub Issue Using Markdown Understanding the GitHub Flow The Essential GitHub Workflow Branching with Git Branching Defined Activity: Creating a Branch with GitHub Introduction Class Diagram Interaction Diagrams Sequence Diagrams Communication Diagrams State Machine Diagrams Activity Diagram Implementation Diagrams Local Git Configuration Checking your Git version Git Configuration Levels Viewing your configurations Configuring your username and email Configuring autocrif Working Locally with Git Creating a Local copy of the repo Our favorite Git command: git status Using Branches locally Switching branches Activity: Creating a New File The Two Stage Commit Collaborating on Your Code Collaboration Pushing your changes to GitHub Activity: Creating a Pull Request Exploring a Pull Request Activity: Code Review Merging Pull Requests Merge Explained Merging Your Pull Request Updating Your Local Repository Cleaning Up the Unneeded Branches Viewing Local Project History Using Git Log Streaming Your Workflow with Aliases Creating Custom Aliases Workflow Review Project: GitHub Games User Accounts vs. Organization Accounts Introduction to GitHub Pages What is a Fork? Creating a Fork Workflow Review: Updating the README.md Resolving Merge Conflicts Local Merge Conflicts Working with Multiple Conflicts Remote Merge Conflicts Exploring Searching for Events in Your Code What is GitHub? What is Git bisect? Finding the bug in your project Reverting Commits How Commits are made Safe operations Reverting Commits Helpful Git Commands Moving and Renaming Files with Git Staging Hunks of Changes Viewing Local Changes Comparing changes with the Repository Creating a New Local Repository Initializing a new local repository Fixing Commit Mistakes Revising your last commit Rewriting History with Git Reset Understanding reset Reset Modes Reset Soft Reset Mixed Reset Hard Does gone really mean gone? Getting it Back You just want that one commit Oops, I didn?t mean to reset Merge Strategies: Rebase About Git rebase Understanding Git Merge Strategies Creating a Linear History Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to GITHub for Developers (TTDV7551) 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 Introduction to GITHub for Developers (TTDV7551) 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 course helps you prepare for the Cisco CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. This course also earns you 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. This course, including the self-paced material prepares you to take the exam: 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) This course will help you: Gain experience implementing, securing and automating network, compute, and storage infrastructure Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco?s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software Qualify for professional and expert-level job roles in the high-demand area of enterprise-class data center environments Earn 64 CE credits toward recertification This course will help you prepare to take the 350-601 DCCOR exam. This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. After you pass 350-601 DCCOR: You earn the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and you satisfy the core requirement for these certifications: CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols* Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols* Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center* IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network* Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts* Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations* Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors* Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems* Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools* Cisco NX-OS

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone who plans to work with Kubernetes at any level or tier of involvement Any company or individual who wants to advance their knowledge of the cloud environment Application Developers Operations Developers IT Directors/Managers Overview All topics required by the CKAD exam, including: Deploy applications to a Kubernetes cluster Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, DaemonSets Self-healing and observable applications Multi-container Pod Design Application configuration via Configmaps, Secrets Administrate cluster use for your team A systematic understanding of Kubernetes architecture Troubleshooting and debugging tools Kubernetes networking and services Kubernetes is a Cloud Orchestration Platform providing reliability, replication, and stability while maximizing resource utilization for applications and services. By the conclusion of this hands-on training, you will go back to work with all necessary commands and practical skills to empower your team to succeed, as well as gain knowledge of important concepts like Kubernetes architecture and container orchestration. We prioritize covering all objectives and concepts necessary for passing the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam. You will command and configure a high availability Kubernetes environment (and later, build your own!) capable of demonstrating all ?K8s'' features discussed and demonstrated in this course. Your week of intensive, hands-on training will conclude with a mock CKAD exam that matches the real thing. Kubernetes Architecture Components Understand API deprecations Containers Define, build and modify container images Pods Master Services Node Services K8s Services YAML Essentials Creating a K8s Cluster kubectl Commands Kubernetes Resources Kubernetes Namespace Kubernetes Contexts Pods What is a Pod? Create, List, Delete Pods How to Access Running Pods Kubernetes Resources Managing Cloud Resource Consumption Multi-Container Pod Design Security Contexts Init Containers Understand multi-container Pod design patterns (e.g. sidecar, init and others) Pod Wellness Tracking Networking Packet Forwarding ClusterIP and NodePort Services Provide and troubleshoot access to applications via services Ingress Controllers Use Ingress rules to expose applications NetworkPolicy resource Demonstrate basic understanding of NetworkPolicies Network Plugins Defining the Service Mesh Service mesh configuration examples ReplicaSets Services ReplicaSet Function Deploying ReplicaSets Deployments Deployment Object Updating/Rolling Back Deployments Understand Deployments and how to perform rolling updates Deployment Strategies Use Kubernetes primitives to implement common deployment strategies (e.g. blue/green or canary) Scaling ReplicaSets Autoscaling Labels and Annotations Labels Annotations Node Taints and Tolerations Jobs The K8s Job and CronJob Understand Jobs and CronJobs Immediate vs. scheduled internal use Application Configuration Understanding and defining resource requirements, limits and quotas Config Maps Create & consume Secrets Patching Custom Resource Definition Discover and use resources that extend Kubernetes (CRD) Managing ConfigMaps and Secrets as Volumes Storage Static and dynamic persistent volumes via StorageClass K8s volume configuration Utilize persistent and ephemeral volumes Adding persistent storage to containers via persistent volume claims Introduction to Helm Helm Introduction Charts Use the Helm package manager to deploy existing packages Application Security Understand authentication, authorization and admission control Understand ServiceAccounts Understand SecurityContexts Application Observability and Maintenance Use provided tools to monitor Kubernetes applications How to Troubleshoot Kubernetes Basic and Advanced Logging Techniques Utilize container logs Accessing containers with Port-Forward Debugging in Kubernetes Hands on Labs: Define, build and modify container images Deploy Kubernetes using Ansible Isolating Resources with Kubernetes Namespaces Cluster Access with Kubernetes Context Listing Resources with kubectl get Examining Resources with kubectl describe Create and Configure Basic Pods Debugging via kubectl port-forward Imperative vs. Declarative Resource Creation Performing Commands inside a Pod Understanding Labels and Selectors Insert an Annotation Create and Configure a ReplicaSet Writing a Deployment Manifest Perform rolling updates and rollbacks with Deployments Horizontal Scaling with kubectl scale Implement probes and health checks Understanding and defining resource requirements, limits and quotas Understand Jobs and CronJobs Best Practices for Container Customization Persistent Configuration with ConfigMaps Create and Consume Secrets Understand the Init container multi-container Pod design pattern Using PersistentVolumeClaims for Storage Dynamically Provision PersistentVolumes with NFS Deploy a NetworkPolicy Provide and troubleshoot access to applications via services Use Ingress rules to expose applications Understand the Sidecar multi-container Pod design pattern Setting up a single tier service mesh Tainted Nodes and Tolerations Use the Helm package manager to deploy existing packages A Completed Project Install Jenkins Using Helm and Run a Demo Job Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) Patching Understanding Security Contexts for Cluster Access Control Utilize container logs Advanced Logging Techniques Troubleshooting Calicoctl Deploy a Kubernetes Cluster using Kubeadm Monitoring Applications in Kubernetes Resource-Based Autoscaling Create ServiceAccounts for use with the Kubernetes Dashboard Saving Your Progress With GitHub CKAD Practice Drill Alta Kubernetes Course Specific Updates Sourcing Secrets from HashiCorp Vault Example CKAD Test Questions

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, or troubleshooting of PGP Universal Server or PGP Desktop. Overview This course provides instruction on PGP Universal Server 3.2 and PGP Desktop 10.2.At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Describe the features, concepts, components, and terminology of both the PGP Universal Server 3.2 and PGP Desktop 10.2products. Install PGP Universal Server 3.2 and complete setup using the most commonly configured options. Install a managed and customized PGP Desktop 10.2 client. Configure, complete administration tasks for, and use PGP Whole Disk Encryption and other PGP Desktop features. Configure policy-based messaging security for internal and external recipients. Create and modify users, user policies, and groups using either manual or directory integration methods. Combine two or more PGP Universal Servers into a cluster. This is designed to provide you with the fundamental knowledge a nd hands-on lab experience to install, administer, and troubleshoot the PGP Universal Management Server and primary client product. Cryptography Essentials Cryptography defined Caesar cipher Symmetric-Key Cryptography Public-Key Cryptography PGP Public-Key Cryptography Digital Signatures Trust Models Keys, Key Signatures and Key properties Verifying keys with key fingerprints Passphrases Certificates PGP Product Information PGP Universal Server PGP Desktop PGP Command Line PGP Support Package for BlackBerry PGP Mobile PGP iOS Viewer Installing PGP Universal Server PGP Universal Server overview Installation tasks and options Completing the PGP Universal Server Setup Assistant Administrative Keys A review of trust and verification The Organization Key The Organization Certificate Configuration and usage of the Additional Decryption Key Other certificates used for trust on PGP Universal Server Ignition key types and features Consumers and Groups Consumers and Groups PGP product user definition Consumer groups Introduction to consumer policy How users, groups, and policy work together Server Messaging Learn Mode In-depth look at Mail Proxy configuration Description of server mail flow and typical configurations Monitoring and Reporting Server monitoring and logging Updates, backups, and restoring Mail Policy Definition of policy chains and rules Rule conditions, actions, and key searches Default mail flow and message policy Adding custom chains to mail flow Overview of various types of policy chains Demonstration and detailed explanation of adding a rule Special messaging actions and dictionaries Key Not Found Problems that require a Key Not Found policy Introduction to Key Not Found configuration Web Messenger Definition of Web Messenger Description of functionality Demonstration of end-user inbox creation Inbox and service administration Inbox replication and backup Customization templates Regular Email option for Web Messenger PDF Messenger statement and certified delivery How the Out of Mail Stream Consumer Policy option functions PGP public key directories Smart Trailer invitation option overview PGP Desktop / S/MIME option overview PGP Universal Satellite overview Preparing Universal Server for PGP Desktop Clients Introduction to directory synchronization High-level overview of LDA P How the server uses a directory to add and assign users to groups Configuring PGP Universal Server Directory Synchronization Keys Managed key configuration Key modes Subkeys Key usage flags Smart card Introduction to key management services Installing PGP Desktop System requirements Citrix and TS compatibility Downloading a custom PGP Desktop installer Modifying installed components Configuring Client Enrollment Definition of enrollment Email, LDA P, and Silent enrollment type overview General PGP Desktop Policy General PGP Desktop Policy Options on the General Card of the PGP Desktop settings of a consumer policy Licensing managed PGP Desktop clients Updating settings for managed installations PGP Desktop Messaging How PGP Desktop affects messaging infrastructure Options on the Messaging Card of the PGP Desktop settings of a consumer policy MAPI encrypt and sign buttons and offline mail processing Configuring PGP Whole Disk Encryption What is Whole Dis k Encryption Configuring WDE PGP Whole Disk Encryption for Windows PGP Whole Disk Encryption for Mac OSX PGP w hole Disk Encryption for Linux PGP Whole Disk Encryption Management and Recover The pgpwd command-line tool Logon failure and reporting The WDE-ADMIN group for large-scale administration PGP Whole Disk Encryption in the PGP Desktop settings of a consumer policy, including authentication methods and user per missions Recovery options PGP NetShare Defining PGP NetShare Encrypted folder creation Configuration of the PGP Universal Server Consumer Policy options for NetShare, including automated folder protection and application-based file protection Client-side administration features for PGP NetShare Miscellaneous compatibility and feature information about PGP NetShare Active Directory Group integration and PGP NetShare usage demonstrations Other PGP Desktop Utilities PGP Zip file and folder protection Securely erasing information using PGP Shredder and the Shred Free Space features PGP Virtual Disk secure volumes Usage cases and PGP Portable definition Clustering How PGP Universal Server Clustering works Using the DMZ Clustering Zone Cluster failover Web Messenger inbox replication Demonstration of cluster creation

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours Overview The goal of this course is to enable technical students new to Cassandra to begin working with Cassandra in an optimal manner. Throughout the course students will learn to: Understand the Big Data needs that C* addresses Be familiar with the operation and structure of C* Be able to install and set up a C* database Use the C* tools, including cqlsh, nodetool, and ccm (Cassandra Cluster Manager) Be familiar with the C* architecture, and how a C* cluster is structured Understand how data is distributed and replicated in a C* cluster Understand core C* data modeling concepts, and use them to create well-structured data models Be familiar with the C* eventual consistency model and use it intelligently Be familiar with consistency mechanisms such as read repair and hinted handoff Understand and use CQL to create tables and query for data Know and use the CQL data types (numerical, textual, uuid, etc.) Be familiar with the various kinds of primary keys available (simple, compound, and composite primary keys) Be familiar with the C* write and read paths Understand C* deletion and compaction The Cassandra (C*) database is a massively scalable NoSQL database that provides high availability and fault tolerance, as well as linear scalability when adding new nodes to a cluster. It has many powerful capabilities, such as tunable and eventual consistency, that allow it to meet the needs of modern applications, but also introduce a new paradigm for data modeling that many organizations do not have the expertise to use in the best way.Introduction to Cassandra is a hands-on course designed to teach attendees the basics of how to create good data models with Cassandra. This technical course has a focus on the practical aspects of working with C*, and introduces essential concepts needed to understand Cassandra, including enough coverage of internal architecture to make good decisions. It is hands-on, with labs that provide experience in core functionality. Students will also explore CQL (Cassandra Query Language), as well as some of the ?anti-patterns? that lead to non-optimal C* data models and be ready to work on production systems involving Cassandra. Session 1: Cassandra Overview Why We Need Cassandra - Big Data Challenges vs RDBMS High level Cassandra Overview Cassandra Features Optional: Basic Cassandra Installation and Configuration Session 2: Cassandra Architecture and CQL Overview Cassandra Architecture Overview Cassandra Clusters and Rings Nodes and Virtual Nodes Data Replication in Cassandra Introduction to CQL Defining Tables with a Single Primary Key Using cqlsh for Interactive Querying Selecting and Inserting/Upserting Data with CQL Data Replication and Distribution Basic Data Types (including uuid, timeuuid) Session 3: Data Modeling and CQL Core Concepts Defining a Compound Primary Key CQL for Compound Primary Keys Partition Keys and Data Distribution Clustering Columns Overview of Internal Data Organization Overview of Other Querying Capabilities ORDER BY, CLUSTERING ORDER BY, UPDATE , DELETE, ALLOW FILTERING Batch Queries Data Modeling Guidelines Denormalization Data Modeling Workflow Data Modeling Principles Primary Key Considerations Composite Partition Keys Defining with CQL Data Distribution with Composite Partition Key Overview of Internal Data Organization Session 4: Additional CQL Capabilities Indexing Primary/Partition Keys and Pagination with token() Secondary Indexes and Usage Guidelines Cassandra collections Collection Structure and Uses Defining and Querying Collections (set, list, and map) Materialized View Overview Usage Guidelines Session 5: Data Consistency In Cassandra Overview of Consistency in Cassandra CAP Theorem Eventual (Tunable) Consistency in C* - ONE, QUORUM, ALL Choosing CL ONE Choosing CL QUORUM Achieving Immediate Consistency Overview of Other Consistency Levels Supportive Consistency Mechanisms Writing / Hinted Handoff Read Repair Nodetool repair Session 6: Internal Mechanisms Ring Details Partitioners Gossip Protocol Snitches Write Path Overview / Commit Log Memtables and SSTables Write Failure Unavailable Nodes and Node Failure Requirements for Write Operations Read Path Overview Read Mechanism Replication and Caching Deletion/Compaction Overview Delete Mechanism Tombstones and Compaction Session 7: Working with IntelliJ Configuring JDBC Data Source for Cassandra Reading Schema Information Querying and Editing Tables. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Cassandra (TTDS6776) 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 Introduction to Cassandra (TTDS6776) 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Server Administrators Systems Engineers Storage Administrators Technical Solutions Architects Integrators and Partners Consulting Systems Engineers Network Administrators Network Engineers Network Managers Architects Overview Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives: Understand, describe, and configure Cisco Intersight (on prem and SaaS models) Understand, describe, and configure Intersight Advanced features (IST, ICO, IWOM) Understand, describe, and configure IMM and UMM mode for UCS Understand, describe, and configure Cisco X-Series (FI, IFM, X210c Server, Adv Fabric Module) Create Intersight Pools, Policies, and Management for X-Series Design and operate Cisco UCS with Intersight Managed Mode Solutions This deep-dive training covers Cisco UCS X-Series server family and how Intersight can be the enablement platform for all UCS servers. We will cover Intersight features such as IWOM, IST, ICO, and programmability either On-Prem or in the Cloud. Attendees will learn the breadth of the physical X-Series (pools, policies, firmware, so much more) platform as well as maintaining existing infrastructure with Intersight Infrastructures Services. Also covered is how to manage physical, virtual, cloud platforms and deploy to any or all. Section 1: Intersight Foundations Intersight Architecture Flexible Deployment Models Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service Licensing Intersight Essentials License Tier Intersight Advantage License Tier Intersight Premier License Tier Section 2: Monitoring and Maintaining UCS Infrastructure with Intersight Device Health and Monitoring Standalone Management for UCS C-Series Servers Server Compatibility (HCL), Advisories (CVEs), and Contract Status Firmware Upgrades Section 3: Designing & Operationalizing Cisco UCS Solutions with Intersight Implementing Cisco Hyperflex with Intersight Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment Section 4: Cisco UCS M5, M6, X Overview and Configuration Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight Deployment Architecture X-Series Fabric Interconnects Compute X-Series Power/Cooling Efficiency Cooling Capacity Airflow Thermal Policies Future-Proof Cooling Power Policies Compute Series Architecture ? C220 M6 Architecture ? C240 M6 Cisco VIC Offerings for M6 GPU Offerings for X-Series Management Options for C220 / C240 M6 Rack Servers UCS 7th Generation Intel Rack Servers Architecture ? C220 M7 Architecture ? C240 M7 Intel 4th Gen Intel© Xeon© SP Sapphire Rapids High Level Features M7 Memory DIMMs Architecture ? C225 M6 Architecture ? C245 M6 Section 5: Designing Cisco UCS LAN and SAN Connectivity LAN Connectivity Overview Gen 4 End Host Mode Requirements for Configuring VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager Role of the vNIC in Abstracting MAC Addresses Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity Fibre Channel Switching Fibre Channel Operating Modes EHM and N-Port Virtualization Configuring VSANs in Cisco UCS Manager Creating VSANs and FCoE VLANs in Cisco UCS Role of vHBAs when Abstracting WWNNs and WWPNs into a Service Profile Configuring Manual Uplink Pinning and Recovery from Failure Section 6: Configuring Cisco UCS-X in IMM Mode IMM and Domain Profiles Domain Policy Concepts and Usage Cisco Intersight Server Profiles Creating and Deploying a UCS C-Series Server Profile ? Process Overview Importing a Server Profile ? Process Overview Upgrading Firmware Cisco IMM Transition Tool Thermal Policies Power Policies Section 7: Implementing Cisco UCS-X Firmware Updates Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview Intersight Firmware Bundles Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management Cisco HX Firmware Management UCS Managed Infrastructure Firmware Management UCS Intersight Managed Mode Firmware Management Hardware Compatibility List Section 8: Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO) Intersight Workload Optimizer Overview IWO Delivery and Tiers Workload Optimizer ? What?s New? IWO Value Proposition Application Resource Management IWO Market Section 9: Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO) Sample Scenario Workflow Designer Validate and Execute a Workflow ICO ? Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Infrastructure Orchestration Infrastructure as Code with ICO Immutability with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Workflow Versions Rollback Tasks (Task Designer) Section 10: Intersight API Overview Intersight API Resources SDKs / Ansible Modules Use Case Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.1 course helps you prepare for the Cisco© CCNP© Data Center and CCIE© Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools Cisco NX-OS Programmability Scheduler Overview Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms Cisco and Ansible Integration Overview Cisco and Puppet Integration Overview Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies (Self-study) Power On Auto Provisioning Cisco Data Center Network Manager Overview Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) 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 Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) 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.