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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project leaders, scrum masters, coaches, product owners, and team members who intend on taking the PMI-ACP© exam. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will know: ? Agile principles and practices that will enhance team productivity and improve customer satisfaction ? How to create transparent communication among stakeholders ? How to manage project's scope, schedule and budget in an Agile environment ? How to maximize business value and deliver most value early in the project ? How to build high-performing team ? How to plan at multiple levels and manage stakeholders' expectations ? How to detect, track and resolve risks in an Agile project This course provides participants with a solid foundation of the PMI-ACP© exam. Participants will be introduced to PMI Agile concepts and practices. Introduction to the PMI-ACP© Course and ExamAgile Principles and Mindset Agile project Management Framework: ? What is Agility ? Agile Manifesto ? Agile Principles ? Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Extreme programming (XP), Lean ? Agile leadership ? Agile process overview Value-Driven Delivery What is Value-driven delivery, how to deliver value early and minimize waste Assessing Value - Return on Investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), Internal rate of return (IRR), earned value management, managing risk Value Based prioritization ? Customer-Valued prioritization, prioritization schemes (Kano analysis, MoSCoW, relative prioritization / ranking Delivering incrementally ? Minimal Viable Product (MVP), Minimal marketable Feature (MMF), Work In progress (WIP), WIP Limits, Bottlenecks, Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) Contracting in Agile projects Verification and validation Stakeholder Engagement Identifying project stakeholders Managing stakeholder engagement Establishing a shared vision ? Agile chartering, Definition of 'Done' (DoD), Agile modelling, wireframes, personas Communication Management ? face to face communication, two-way communication, knowledge sharing, information radiators, social media Working collaboratively ? workshops, brainstorming, collaboration games Interpersonal skills for Agile success ? emotional intelligence, active listening, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, participatory decision making Team Performance Agile team roles High-performing Agile teams ? stages of team development Adaptive leadership Creating collaborative team spaces ? co-located teams, osmotic communication, distributed teams Tracking team performance in Agile teams ? burn charts, velocity Adaptive Planning Defining adaptive planning Principles of Agile planning Tools for sizing and estimating Releases and Iterations planning Problem Detection ?nd Resolution How problems impact a project Detecting problems ? lead time and cycle time, defects, variance analysis, trend analysis, control limits Managing projects threats and issues ? risk-adjusted backlog, risk severity, risk burndown graphs Solving problems Continuous Improvement Multiple levels of improvement ? processes, product, people Implementing continuous process improvement ? process tailoring, systems thinking, process analysis, value stream mapping, project pre-mortems Working towards continuous product improvement ? product feedback loops and learning cycle Leading continuous people improvement ? retrospectives, team self-assessments PMI-ACP© Exam Preparation PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars Overview PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars PMI-ACP© Candidate Requirements PMI-ACP© Candidate Fees PMI-ACP© Exam Application Process

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: System Engineers System Administrators Architects Channel Partners Data Analysts Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe how harnessing the power of your machine data enables you to make decisions based on facts, bot intuition or best guesses. Reduce the time you spend investigating incidents by up to 90%. Find and fix problems faster by learning new technical skills for real world scenarios. Get started with Splunk Enterprise, from installation and data onboarding to running search queries to creating simple reports and dashboards. Accelerate time to value with turnkey Splunk integrations for dozens of Cisco products and platforms. Ensure faster, more predictable Splunk deployments with a proven Cisco Validated Design and the latest Cisco UCS server. This course will cover how Splunk software scales to collect and index hundreds of terabytes of data per day, across multi-geography, multi-datacenter and cloud based infrastructures. Using Cisco?s Unified Computing System (UCS) Integrated Infrastructure for Big Data offers linear scalability along with operational simplification for single-rack and multiple-rack deployments. Cisco Integrated Infrastructure for Big Data and Splunk What is Cisco CPA? Architecture benefits for Splunk Components of IIBD and relationship to Splunk Architecture Cisco UCS Integrated Infrastructure for Big Data with Splunk Enterprise Splunk- Big Data Analytics NFS Configurations for the Splunk Frozen Data Storage NFS Client Configurations on the Indexers Splunk- Start Searching Chargeback Reporting Building custom reports using the report builder Application Containers Understanding Application Containers Understanding Advanced Tasks Task Library & Inputs CLI & SSH Task Understanding Compound Tasks Custom Tasks Open Automation Troubleshooting UCS Director Restart Module Loading Report Errors Feature Loading Report Registration REST API- Automation UCS Director Developer Tools Accessing REST using a REST client Accessing REST using the REST API browser Open Automation SDK Overview Open Automation vs. Custom Tasks Use Cases UCS Director PowerShell API Cisco UCS Director PowerShell Console Installing & Configuring Working with Cmdlets Cloupia Script Structure Inputs & Outputs Design Examples Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Splunk for Cisco Integrated Infrastructure (SPLUNK) 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 Splunk for Cisco Integrated Infrastructure (SPLUNK) 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 Experienced system operators, administrators, and integrators responsible for managing and maintaining VMware Horizon solutions Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Implement a structured approach to troubleshooting Resolve common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon environment Troubleshoot issues with linked and instant clones Configure the Windows client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Optimize protocols for best end-user experience This two-day course builds your skills in resolving common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon© environment. You engage in a series of lab exercises to bring existing environment issues to resolution. The exercises mirror real-world troubleshooting use cases. These exercises equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to manage typical challenges faced by virtual desktop administrators and operators. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Overview of Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting Structured approach to troubleshooting configuration and operational problems Applying troubleshooting methods Documenting the steps to resolving the problem Command-Line Tools and Backup Options Using command-line tools Backing-up and restoring VMware Horizon databases Troubleshooting Horizon Linked Clone Desktops Describe the components that make up a VMware Horizon desktop Explain how the View Agent Direct-Connection plug-In is useful for diagnosing problems Highlight the best practice for optimizing a VMware Horizon desktop Troubleshoot common problems with VMware Horizon desktops Troubleshooting Instant Clone Discuss how instant clones are created Discuss what gets logged when an instant clone is created Discuss the keywords to look for in the logs when troubleshooting instant clones Discuss how to troubleshoot problems with instant clones Windows Client Correctly configure the Windows Client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Enable the required SSL configuration level for the environment Ports and Protocols Discuss the key ports on a Horizon Environment Discuss protocols used in the Horizon Environment Understand the benefit of optimizing Blast Become familiar with the optimization features for Blast Implement GPO changes for Blast Become familiar with the causes for Black Screens Discuss how to troubleshoot Black Screen problems Identify problems encountered when applying GPOs Discuss how to troubleshoot GPO-related problems Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Authors Overview Please refer to course overview This course provides authors with an introduction to build reports using Cognos Analytics. Techniques to enhance, customize, and manage reports will be explored. Activities will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity. What is IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting The Welcome page Consume report content Interactive filtering Working with reports Dimensionally modeled relational dataUse personal data sources and data modules Upload personal data Upload custom images Using navigation paths in a data module Examine list reports Group data Format columns Include headers and footers Aggregate fact data Identify differences in aggregation Multiple facts and repeated information Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries Present repeated information Add repeated information to reports Create a mailing list report Create crosstab reports Add measures to a crosstab Data sources for a crosstab Create complex crosstab reports Add items as peers Create crosstab nodes and crosstab members Work with crosstab data Format, sort, and aggregate a crosstab Create discontinuous crosstab reportsCreate visualization reports Visualization categories Customize visualizations Client side visualizations Enhanced map visualizations Focus reports using filters Create filters to narrow the focus Use advanced detail filters Apply a filter with aggregation Use summary filters Focus reports using prompts Examine parameters and prompts Create a parameter for a report item Add a prompt page Add a prompt item to a report Identify a prompt type Create a cascading prompt Use calculations What are calculations Add Date and Time functions Add string functions Display prompt selections in report titles Customize reports with conditional formatting Three steps for conditional formatting Create a variable Assign the variable to a report object Format based on the conditional value Conditionally render report objects Drill-through definitions Navigate to related data Enhance report layout View the structure of a report Use Guided report layout Force page breaks Create horizontal pagination Modify the report structure Format objects across reports Use additional report-building techniques Enhance a report design Add objects to reports Convert a list to a crosstab Explore reuse Additional course details: Nexus Humans B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x 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 B6258 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals V11.1.x 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 course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches using Junos ELS. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: Restrict traffic flow within a VLAN. Manage dynamic VLAN registration. Tunnel Layer 2 traffic through Ethernet networks. Review the purpose and operations of a spanning tree. Implement multiple spanning-tree instances in a network. Implement one or more spanning-tree instances for a VLAN. List the benefits of implementing end-user authentication. Explain the operations of various access control features. Configure and monitor various access control features. Describe processing considerations when multiple authentication and access control features are enabled. Describe some common IP telephony deployment scenarios. Describe features that facilitate IP telephony deployments. Configure and monitor features used in IP telephony deployments. Explain the purpose and basic operations of CoS. Describe CoS features used in Layer 2 networks. Configure and monitor CoS in a Layer 2 network. Describe a basic troubleshooting method. List common issues that disrupt network operations. Identify tools used in network troubleshooting. Use available tools to resolve network issues. This two-day course provides detailed coverage of virtual LAN (VLAN) operations. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Troubleshooting as a Process Before You Begin The Troubleshooting Process Challenging Network Issues The Troubleshooting Process Lab Chapter 3: Junos Product Families The Junos OS Control Plane and Data Plane Field-Replaceable Units Junos Product Families Lab: Identifying Hardware Components Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Toolkit Troubleshooting Tools Best Practices Lab: Using Monitoring Tools and Establishing a Baseline Chapter 5: Hardware and Environmental Conditions Hardware Troubleshooting Overview Memory and Storage Boot Monitoring Hardware-Related System Logs Chassis and Environmental Monitoring Lab: Monitoring Hardware and Environmental Conditions Chapter 6: Control Plane Control Plane Review System and User Processes Monitoring Routing Tables and Protocols Monitoring Bridging Monitoring the Address Resolution Protocol Lab: Control Plane Monitoring and Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Control Plane Protection Protection Overview DDOS Protection Loopback Filter Lab: Control Plane Monitoring and Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Data Plane ? Interfaces Interface Properties General Interface Troubleshooting Ethernet Interface Troubleshooting Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Ethernet Interfaces Chapter 9: Data Plane ? Other Components Definition of a Data Plane Problem Data Plane Components Data Plane Forwarding Load-Balancing Behavior Firewall Filters and Policers Data Plane Troubleshooting Case Study Lab: Isolate and Troubleshoot PFE Issues Chapter 10: Staging and Acceptance Testing Initial Inspection and Power-on General System Checks Interface Testing Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Troubleshooting OSPF Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting Routing Loops and Route Oscillation Lab: Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Chapter 12: High Availability High Availability Overview Graceful Routing Engine Switchover Graceful Restart Nonstop Active Routing and Bridging Unified In-Service Software Upgrade Chapter 13: Network Monitoring SNMP RMON Telemetry Flow Monitoring Lab: Monitoring the Network Chapter 14: vMX Troubleshooting vMX Overview Troubleshooting Lab: Monitoring vMX Chapter 15: JTAC Procedures Opening a Support Case Customer Support Tools The Content of a PR Transferring Files to JTAC Chapter 16: Automated Support and Prevention Overview Service Now Service Insight Lab: Automated Support and Prevention

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for any individual who might need to perform project management activities in their job role on either a formal or informal basis, or any individual who wants to build upon their current project management knowledge to be more productively involved on a project team. This course is not specifically designed for students who are seeking project management-related certification. Rather, it is designed to introduce a structure to help students more effectively manage projects as well as participate fully on a project team. Overview In this course, you will apply recognized practices of project management to manage a project from start to finish. You will: - Identify the basic concepts of project management. - Launch a project. - Estimate project work. - Create a project schedule. - Plan project costs. - Plan for project risks. - Plan for project quality and compliance. - Manage human and physical resources for the project. - Manage project procurements. - Plan for change management and monitor the project scope. - Monitor and optimize project schedule and cost. - Monitor the quality of the project work and the risks involved. - Plan communication strategies and manage stakeholder relationships. - Close a project. If you are taking this course, you probably have some exposure to managing projects, or you may be considering embarking on a career as a professional project manager. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management on the job is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management to successfully manage projects. Project managers are always under severe pressure to complete projects on time and within budget. However, most projects fail to meet these demands, and, as a result, many projects are terminated early. Successful project management requires knowledge and experience. This course is designed to provide you with the skills needed to be a successful project manager in today's rapidly changing world. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession. Getting Started with Project Management Define Project Management Basics Identify Influencing Factors Define Project Management Certifications Launching Projects How Organizations Choose the Right Project Identify Project Stakeholders and Their Expectations Authorize a Project Identify the Project Scope Estimating Project Work Develop a WBS Identify the Relationships Between Work Packages Identify Resources Estimate Time Creating a Project Schedule Develop a Project Schedule Create a Schedule Baseline Planning Project Costs Establish Project Costs Establish the Cost Baseline Reconcile Funding and Costs Planning for Risk Create a Risk Management Plan Identify Risks and Their Causes Analyze Risks Develop a Risk Response Plan Planning for Quality and Compliance Deliver the Desired Project Results Verify Compliance Requirements Managing the Project Team Plan Your Project Team Assemble the Team Develop the Team Manage the Team Managing Project Procurements Plan for Project Procurements Obtain Responses from Vendors Select the Right Vendor Manage Vendors and Procurements Managing Change During Project Execution Prepare for Project Execution Manage Project Changes Monitor the Project Scope Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Cost Monitor and Control the Project Schedule Optimize the Project Schedule Monitor and Control Project Cost Monitoring and Controlling Risk and Quality Monitor and Control Risks Put Quality Plans into Action Control Project Quality Communicating and Reporting Communicate During a Project Distribute Project Information Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations Report on Project Performance Closing the Project Deliver the Final Product Close Project Procurements Close the Project

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for network administrators, operators, and engineers responsible for managing the normal day-to-day operation and administration of a BIG-IP application delivery network. This course presents the prerequisite knowledge for many other of F5's BIG-IP instructor-led training courses. Overview Getting started with the BIG-IP system Traffic processing with BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) Using the TMSH (TMOS Shell) command line interface Using NATs and SNATs Monitoring application health and managing object status Modifying traffic behavior with profiles, including SSL offload and re-encryption Modifying traffic behavior with persistence, including source address affinity and cookie persistence Troubleshooting the BIG-IP system, including logging (local, high-speed, and legacy remote logging), and using tcpdump User roles and administrative partitions vCMP concepts Customizing application delivery with iRules This course gives network administrators, network operators, and network engineers a functional understanding of the BIG-IP system as it is commonly deployed in an application delivery network. The course introduces students to the BIG-IP system, its configuration objects, how it processes traffic, and how typical administrative and operational activities are performed. The course includes lecture, hands-on labs, interactive demonstrations, and discussions. Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Configuring the Management Interface Activating the Software License Provisioning Modules and Resources Importing a Device Certificate Specifying BIG-IP Platform Properties Configuring the Network Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP) Servers Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) Settings Configuring High Availability Options Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools Traffic Processing Building Blocks Identifying BIG-IP Traffic Processing Objects Configuring Virtual Servers and Pools Load Balancing Traffic Viewing Module Statistics and Logs Using the Traffic Management Shell (TMSH) Understanding the TMSH Hierarchical Structure Navigating the TMSH Hierarchy Managing BIG-IP Configuration State and Files BIG-IP System Configuration State Loading and Saving the System Configuration Shutting Down and Restarting the BIG-IP System Saving and Replicating Configuration Data (UCS and SCF) Using NATs and SNATs Address Translation on the BIG-IP System Mapping IP Addresses with NATs Solving Routing Issues with SNATs Configuring SNAT Auto Map on a Virtual Server Monitoring for and Mitigating Port Exhaustion Monitoring Application Health Introducing Monitors Types of Monitors Monitor Interval and Timeout Settings Configuring Monitors Assigning Monitors to Resources Managing Pool, Pool Member, and Node Status Using the Network Map Modifying Traffic Behavior with Profiles Introducing Profiles Understanding Profile Types and Dependencies Configuring and Assigning Profiles Introducing SSL Offload and SSL Re-Encryption Managing Object State Modifying Traffic Behavior with Persistence Understanding the Need for Persistence Introducing Source Address Affinity Persistence Managing Object State Administering the BIG-IP System Configuring Logging Legacy Remote Logging Introducing High Speed Logging (HSL) High-Speed Logging Filters HSL Configuration Objects Configuring High Speed Logging Using TCPDUMP on the BIG-IP System Leveraging the BIG-IP iHealth System Viewing BIG-IP System Statistics Defining User Roles and Administrative Partitions Leveraging vCMP Configuring High Availability Introducing Device Service Clustering (DSC) Preparing to Deploy a DSC Configuration Configuring DSC Communication Settings Establishing Device Trust Establishing a Sync-Failover Device Group Synchronizing Configuration Data Exploring Traffic Group Behavior Understanding Failover Managers and Triggers Achieving Stateful Failover with Mirroring

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for the following roles: Network designer Network engineer Systems engineer Data center engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Cisco integrators/partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Design Cisco ACI access policies according to best practices Use fabric system settings Design Cisco ACI logical components Design the migration of IP and logical components from an existing data center to Cisco ACI Design Cisco ACI physical structure Migrate existing data center connectivity and physical components from an existing environment to Cisco ACI Design Cisco ACI external Layer 3 connectivity and Cisco ACI Layer 4-7 service insertion, including PBR-based service redirection Design the L4-L7 service insertion in single-pod Cisco ACI, by evaluating the available options and choosing the optimal connectivity flow Design L4-L7 service insertion in Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Design a transit routing solution Design service sharing using vzAny Build a migration plan for Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, including L3Outs and contracts Migrate vSphere compute environment to Cisco ACI Design QoS for interpod and intersite networks Design the DHCP Relay feature, SPAN feature, Port Tracking feature, Import/Export policies, and Snapshot/Rollback feature The Designing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACID) v1.0 is a 5-day product training course that provides you with the knowledge and skills to understand and utilize a programmable fabric design built on Cisco Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. This course is a deep dive into Cisco ACI design, covering design considerations and best practices, so you can build solid ACI solutions and avoid common mistakes that can impact the network infrastructure. With a focus on various design use cases, this course provides information that can help you practice design decisions, validate your designs, and apply best practices while using Cisco ACI in your multiservice or cloud data centers. Course Outline Designing Access Policies Using Fabric System Settings Designing Logical Components Use Case: Migration of IP and Logical Structure Designing Physical Structure Use Case: Migration of Connectivity and Physical Components Designing L3Outs and Service Insertion Use Case: Service Insertion in Single Pod Use Case: Service Insertion in Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Use Case: L3Out Transit Routing Use Case: Shared Services vzAny and Endpoint Security Groups Use Case: Migration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Connectivity Use Case: VMware Data Center Migration to Cisco ACI Use Case: IPN and ISN QoS Use Case: DHCP Relay and SPAN Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.0 (DCACID) 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 Designing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.0 (DCACID) 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 Developed for experienced IT Professionals working with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects responsible for the end user workspace, provisioning services environment, and overall health and performance of the solution. Overview How to configure Workspace Environment Management to improve the end user environment and virtual resource consumption Understand Zones in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x and how to account for user and desktop locations and optimal connection and registration How to build and manage App Layers to minimize image sprawl with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Understand and configure HDX channels and protocols for improved performance delivering multimedia and data over network connections Get more value out of your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x investment through the use of Workspace Environment Management, Provisioning Services, Application Layering, and advanced features. Students leave this course with a good understanding of how to manage more complex solutions such as multizone environments spanning multiple locations with configurations around StoreFront, the Delivery Controllers, and HDX. Students will gain the skills to improve logon times, user personalization, and resource performance through Workspace Environment Management. Also, learn to optimize management of your app and desktop images by building and combining App Layers. End the course by learning to install, configure, and manage Provisioning Services in accordance with leading practices.This course includes a voucher to take the related exam (1Y0-311 Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.15 Advanced Administration) and earn your Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V) certification. Implementing Redundancy and Scalability StoreFront and Citrix Gateway Site Infrastructure Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent Managing a Virtual Apps and Desktops Environment with Multiple Locations Zones VDA Registration in a Multi-Zone Environment Zone Preference Optimal Gateway Routing and Zones Managing StoreFront Store Subscriptions in a Multi- Location Environment StoreFront and Citrix ADC Branding Implementing Backups and Disaster Recovery Backups Disaster Recovery Considerations Disaster Recovery Process Implementing Advanced Authentication Methods Multi-factor Authentication - RADIUS & OTP Multi-factor Authentication - Smart Card Authentication Federated Authentication - ADFS, SAML, and FAS Improving App and Data Security Introduction to Application Security Preventing Jailbreak Attacks Minimizing the Impact of Attacks Securing Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent TLS to VDA Encryption GPOs and Citrix Policies Image Management Introduction to Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Methodology Process (Standard Slide) Resource Tools and Utilities Introduction to PowerShell Troubleshooting Access Issues Troubleshooting StoreFront Troubleshooting Citrix Gateway Troubleshooting Delivery Controller Issues Validating FMA Services Troubleshooting VDA Registration Issues Troubleshooting VDA Registration Troubleshooting HDX Connection Issues Troubleshooting HDX Connections Introduction to App Layering App Layering Introduction Architecture and How it Works Creating an OS Layer The OS Layer Creating a Platform Layer The Platform Layer Creating App Layers The App Layers Creating Elastic App and User Layers Elastic App Layering User Layers Deploying a Layered Image using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Using Templates in App Layering Using Layered Images in a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Exploring Layer Priority Layer Priority Maintaining an App Layering Environment Updating Layers Maintaining and Updating the App Layering Environment Common App Layering Considerations and Additional Resources Introduction to Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Introduction WEM Administration Using WEM to Centralize Managing User Resources with WEM Managing Profiles with WEM Managing Endpoints with the WEM Transformer Feature Using WEM for Performance Optimization Optimizing Machine Performance with WEM Optimizing User Experience with WEM Using WEM to Secure Environments WEM Environments Migrating and Upgrading WEM Migrating to WEM Upgrading a WEM Deployment WEM Multi-Location Considerations

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is best suited to systems administrators and IT managers. Overview Skills gained in this training include:Determining the correct hardware and infrastructure for your clusterProper cluster configuration and deployment to integrate with the data centerConfiguring the FairScheduler to provide service-level agreements for multiple users of a clusterBest practices for preparing and maintaining Apache Hadoop in productionTroubleshooting, diagnosing, tuning, and solving Hadoop issues Cloudera University?s four-day administrator training course for Apache Hadoop provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of all the steps necessary to operate and maintain a Hadoop cluster. The Case for Apache Hadoop Why Hadoop? Core Hadoop Components Fundamental Concepts HDFS HDFS Features Writing and Reading Files NameNode Memory Considerations Overview of HDFS Security Using the Namenode Web UI Using the Hadoop File Shell Getting Data into HDFS Ingesting Data from External Sources with Flume Ingesting Data from Relational Databases with Sqoop REST Interfaces Best Practices for Importing Data YARN & MapReduce What Is MapReduce? Basic MapReduce Concepts YARN Cluster Architecture Resource Allocation Failure Recovery Using the YARN Web UI MapReduce Version 1 Planning Your Hadoop Cluster General Planning Considerations Choosing the Right Hardware Network Considerations Configuring Nodes Planning for Cluster Management Hadoop Installation and Initial Configuration Deployment Types Installing Hadoop Specifying the Hadoop Configuration Performing Initial HDFS Configuration Performing Initial YARN and MapReduce Configuration Hadoop Logging Installing and Configuring Hive, Impala, and Pig Hive Impala Pig Hadoop Clients What is a Hadoop Client? Installing and Configuring Hadoop Clients Installing and Configuring Hue Hue Authentication and Authorization Cloudera Manager The Motivation for Cloudera Manager Cloudera Manager Features Express and Enterprise Versions Cloudera Manager Topology Installing Cloudera Manager Installing Hadoop Using Cloudera Manager Performing Basic Administration Tasks Using Cloudera Manager Advanced Cluster Configuration Advanced Configuration Parameters Configuring Hadoop Ports Explicitly Including and Excluding Hosts Configuring HDFS for Rack Awareness Configuring HDFS High Availability Hadoop Security Why Hadoop Security Is Important Hadoop?s Security System Concepts What Kerberos Is and How it Works Securing a Hadoop Cluster with Kerberos Managing and Scheduling Jobs Managing Running Jobs Scheduling Hadoop Jobs Configuring the FairScheduler Impala Query Scheduling Cluster Maintainence Checking HDFS Status Copying Data Between Clusters Adding and Removing Cluster Nodes Rebalancing the Cluster Cluster Upgrading Cluster Monitoring & Troubleshooting General System Monitoring Monitoring Hadoop Clusters Common Troubleshooting Hadoop Clusters Common Misconfigurations Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cloudera Administrator Training for Apache Hadoop 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 Cloudera Administrator Training for Apache Hadoop 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.