LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 12 noon UK BST
GRE Preparation - Verbal and Analytical Writing Course Overview: This course is designed to help learners prepare effectively for the GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing sections. Focusing on the key skills required for success in these areas, it equips learners with proven strategies to excel. By covering all aspects of verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, text completions, sentence equivalence, and analytical writing, the course provides in-depth preparation that leads to improved performance. Learners will develop their ability to analyse complex texts, improve their vocabulary, and refine their writing skills, essential for achieving a competitive GRE score. Course Description: The GRE Preparation - Verbal and Analytical Writing course provides comprehensive coverage of the verbal reasoning and writing sections of the GRE. It includes lessons on reading comprehension, the six critical question types, pivotal words, sentence structure, and writing techniques. The course utilises a variety of methods to strengthen analytical thinking, reading skills, and writing proficiency. Learners will acquire the tools to tackle both the Verbal and Analytical Writing sections effectively. Through structured content and engaging exercises, this course builds confidence and prepares individuals for the GRE with focused skill-building and practice. GRE Preparation - Verbal and Analytical Writing Curriculum: Module 01: Verbal Section – Orientation Module 02: Reading Comprehension Introduction Module 03: The Six Questions Module 04: Pivotal Words Module 05: The Three-Step Method Module 06: Text Completions Module 07: Sentence Equivalence Module 08: Writing (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their GRE score Professionals aiming to pursue graduate studies Beginners with an interest in GRE preparation Anyone looking to strengthen their verbal and writing skills for graduate-level tests Career Path Graduate school applicants Research assistants Academic advisors Educational consultants Policy analysts
Network virtualization training course description This course covers network virtualization. It has been designed to enable network engineers to recognise and handle the requirements of networking Virtual Machines. Both internal and external network virtualization is covered along with the technologies used to map overlay networks on to the physical infrastructure. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer implementations. What will you learn Evaluate network virtualization implementations and technologies. Connect Virtual Machines with virtual switches. Explain how overlay networks operate. Describe the technologies in overlay networks. Network virtualization training course details Who will benefit: Engineers networking virtual machines. Prerequisites: Introduction to virtualization. Duration 2 days Network virtualization training course contents Virtualization review Hypervisors, VMs, containers, migration issues, Data Centre network design. TOR and spine switches. VM IP addressing and MAC addresses. Hands on VM network configuration Network virtualization What is network virtualization, internal virtual networks, external virtual networks. Wireless network virtualization: spectrum, infrastructure, air interface. Implementations: Open vSwitch, NSX, Cisco, others. Hands on VM communication over the network. Single host network virtualization NICs, vNICs, resource allocation, vSwitches, tables, packet walks. vRouters. Hands on vSwitch configuration, MAC and ARP tables. Container networks Single host, network modes: Bridge, host, container, none. Hands on Docker networking. Multi host network virtualization Access control, path isolation, controllers, overlay networks. L2 extensions. NSX manager. OpenStack neutron. Packet walks. Distributed logical firewalls. Load balancing. Hands on Creating, configuring and using a distributed vSwitch. Mapping virtual to physical networks VXLAN, VTEP, VXLAN encapsulation, controllers, multicasts and VXLAN. VRF lite, GRE, MPLS VPN, 802.1x. Hands on VXLAN configuration. Orchestration vCenter, vagrant, OpenStack, Kubernetes, scheduling, service discovery, load balancing, plugins, CNI, Kubernetes architecture. Hands on Kubernetes networking. Summary Performance, NFV, automation. Monitoring in virtual networks.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Network engineers, technical support personnel, reseller support engineers, and others responsible for implementing and/or maintaining the Juniper Networks products covered in this course. Overview Describe typical uses of static, aggregate, and generated routes. Configure and monitor static, aggregate, and generated routes. Explain the purpose of Martian routes and add new entries to the default list. This two-day course provides students with intermediate routing knowledge and configuration examples. The course includes an overview of protocol independent routing feature. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Protocol-Independent Routing Static Routes Aggregated Routes Generated Routes Martian Addresses Routing Instances Chapter 3: Load Balancing and Filter-Based Forwarding Overview of Load Balancing Configuring and Monitoring Load Balancing Overview of Filter-Based Forwarding Configuring and Monitoring Filter-Based Forwarding Chapter 4: Open Shortest Path First Overview of OSPF Adjacency Formation and the Designated Router Election OSPF Scalability Configuring and Monitoring OSPF Basic OSPF Troubleshooting Chapter 5: Border Gateway Protocol Overview of BGP BGP Attributes IBGP Versus EBGP Configuring and Monitoring BGP Chapter 6: IP Tunneling Overview of IP Tunneling GRE and IP-IP Tunnels Implementing GRE and IP-IP Tunnels Chapter 7: High Availability Overview of High Availability Networks GR Graceful RE Switchover Nonstop Active Routing BFD VRRP Appendix A
Definitive VPNs training course description A hands on course covering VPNs from the basics of benefits and Internet vs. Intranet VPNs through to detailed analysis of the technologies involved in VPNs. All the major VPN protocols are covered including PPPoE, L2TP, SSL, IPsec and dynamic VPNs. MPLS L3 VPNs are also covered. What will you learn Describe what a VPN is and explain the difference between different VPN types. Recognise the design and implementation issues involved in implementing a VPN. Explain how the various technologies involved in a VPN work. Describe and implement: L2TP, IPsec, SSL, MPLS L3 VPNs. Evaluate VPN technologies. Definitive VPNs training course details Who will benefit: Network personnel. Prerequisites: IP Security foundation for engineers. Duration 3 days Definitive VPNs training course contents VPN overview What is a VPN? What is an IP VPN? VPNs vs. Private Data Networks, Internet VPNs, Intranet VPNs, Remote access VPNs, Site to site VPNs, VPN benefits and disadvantages. VPN Tunnelling VPN components, VPN tunnels, tunnel sources, tunnel end points, hardware based VPNs, Firewall based VPNs, software based VPNs, tunnelling topologies, tunnelling protocols, which tunnelling protocol should you use? requirements of tunnels. VPN security components Critical VPN security requirements, Encryption and authentication, Diffie Hellman, DES, 3DES, RSA, PKI, Ca server types, pre shared keys versus certificates, Enrolling with a CA, RADIUS in VPNs. PPP Encapsulation, operation, authentication. Hands on Setting up PPPoE and analysing PPP packets. PPTP Overview, Components, How it works, control and data connections, GRE. Hands on Building a PPTP VPN. L2TP Overview, components, how it works, security, packet authentication, L2TP/IPSec, L2TP/PPP, Layer 2 versus layer 3 tunnelling. Hands on Implementing a L2TP tunnel. IPSec AH, HMAC, ESP, transport and tunnel modes, Security Association, use of encryption and authentication algorithms, manual vs automated key exchange, NAT and other issues. Hands on Implementing an IPSec VPN. Intranet VPNs Headers, architecture, label switching, LDP, MPLS VPNs. VPN products and services PE and CPE, management, various VPN products. VPN issues and architectures VPN architectures: terminate VPN before/on/ after/in parallel with firewall, resilience issues, VRRP, performance issues, QoS and VPNs. documentation.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Overview Describe the value of MPLS VPNs. Describe the differences between provider-provisioned VPNs and customer-provisioned VPNs. Describe the differences between Layer 2 VPNs and Layer 3 VPNs. List the provider-provisioned MPLS VPN features supported by the JUNOS software. Describe the roles of a CE device, PE router, and P router in a BGP Layer 3 VPN. Describe the format of the BGP routing information, including VPN-IPv4 addresses and route distinguishers. Describe the propagation of VPN routing information within an AS. List the BGP design constraints to enable Layer 3 VPNs within a provider network. Explain the operation of the Layer 3 VPN data plane within a provider network. Create a routing instance, assign interfaces to a routing instance, create routes in a routing instance, and import/export routes from a routing instance using route distinguishers/route targets. Describe the purpose of BGP extended communities, configure extended BGP extended communities, and use BGP extended communities. List the steps necessary for proper operation of a PE-CE dynamic routing protocol. List the troubleshooting and monitoring techniques for routing instances. Explain the difference between the bgp.l3vpn table and the inet.0 table of a routing instance. Monitor the operation of a CE-PE dynamic routing protocol. Explain the operation of a PE mulit-access interface in a Layer 3 VPN and list commands to modify that behavior. Describe ways to support communication between sites attached to a common PE router. Provision and troubleshoot hub-and-spoke Layer 3 VPNs, Describe the flow of control traffic and data traffic in a hub-and-spoke Layer 3 VPN. Describe QoS mechanisms available in L3VPNs. Configure L3VPN over GRE tunnels. Describe the RFC 4364 VPN options. Describe the carrier-of-carriers model. Configure the carrier-of-carriers and ''Option C'' configuration. Describe the flow of control and data traffic in a draft-rosen multicast VPN. Describe the configuration steps for establishing a draft-rosen multicast VPN. Monitor and verify the operation of draft-rosen multicast VPNs. Describe the flow of control traffic and data traffic in a next-generation multicast VPN. Describe the configuration steps for establishing a next-generation multicast VPN. Describe the configuration steps for establishing a next-generation multicast VPN. Monitor and verify the operation of next-generation multicast VPNs. This three-day course is designed to provide students with MPLS-based Layer 3 virtual private network (VPN) knowledge and configuration examples. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: MPLS VPNs MPLS VPNs Provider-Provisioned VPNs Chapter 3: Layer 3 VPNs Layer 3 VPN Terminology VPN-IPv4 Address Structure Operational Characteristics Chapter 4: Basic Layer 3 VPN Configuration Preliminary Steps PE Router Configuration Lab: Layer 3 VPN with Static and BGP Routing Chapter 5: Layer 3 VPN Scaling and Internet Access Scaling Layer 3 VPNs Public Internet Access Options Lab: LDP over RSVP Tunnels and Public Internet Access Chapter 6: Layer 3 VPNs ? Advanced Topics Exchanging Routes between Routing Instances Hub-and-Spoke Topologies Layer 3 VPN CoS Options Layer 3 VPN and GRE Tunneling Integration Layer 3 VPN and IPSec Integration Layer 3 VPN Egress Protection BGP prefix-independent convergence (PIC) edge for MPLS VPNs VRF Localization Provider Edge Link Protection Support for configuring more than 3 million L3VPN Labels Lab: GRE Tunneling Chapter 7: Interprovider Backbones for Layer 3 VPNs Hierarchical VPN Models Carrier-of-Carriers Model Option C Configuration Lab: Carrier of Carrier Layer 3 VPNs Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Layer 3 VPNs Working with Multiple Layers Troubleshooting Commands on a PE Device Multiaccess Interfaces in Layer 3 VPNs PE and CE-based Traceroutes Layer 3 VPN Monitoring Commands Lab: Troubleshooting Layer 3 VPNs Chapter 9: Draft Rosen Multicast VPNs Multicast Overview Draft Rosen MVPN Overvie Draft Rosen MVPN Operation Configuration Monitoring Chapter 10: Next Generation Multicast VPNs Multicast VPN Overview Next-Generation MVPN Operation Configuration Monitoring Internet Multicast Ingress Replication Internet Multicast Signaling and Data Plane Configuring MVPN Internet Multicast Monitoring MVPN Internet Multicast Lab: MVPN Internet Multicast
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for network engineers, network support personnel, and reseller support. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:Configure LAN-to-LAN IP Security (IPsec) VPNs in various configurations. Configure VPN redundancy. Configure dynamic routing using IPsec VPNs. Configure remote access IPsec connectivity including group Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and shared IKE. Configure generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnels. This intermediate-level course focuses on the wide range of options available when configuring virtual private networks (VPNs) using Juniper Networks firewall/VPN products. Students attending the course will learn these various deployments through detailed lectures and hands-on lab exercises. Chapter 1: Course IntroductionChapter 2: ScreenOS VPN Basics Review VPN Review Verifying Operations VPN Monitor Lab: VPN Review Chapter 3: VPN Variations Dynamic Peers Transparent Mode Overlapping Addresses Lab: VPN Variations Chapter 4: Hub-and-Spoke VPNs Concepts Policy-Based Hub-and-Spoke VPNs Route-Based Hub-and-Spoke VPNs with No Policy and NHTB Route-Based Hub-and_Spoke VPNS with Policy Centralized Control Hub-and-Spoke VPNs ACVPNs Lab: Hub-and-Spoke VPNs Chapter 5: Routing over VPNs Routing Overview Configuring RIP Configuring OSPF Case Studies Lab: Dynamic Routing Chapter 6: Using Certificates Concepts and Terminology Configuring Certificates and Certificate Support Configuring VPNs with Certificates Lab: Using Certificates Chapter 7: Redundant VPN Gateways (Optional) Redundant VPN Gateways Other Options Demonstration: Redundant VPN Gateways Chapter 8: Generic Routing Encapsulation (Optional) Configuring GRE Chapter 9: Dial-Up IPsec VPNs (Optional) Basic Dial-Up Configuration Group IKE ID XAUTH and Shared IKE ID Additional course details: Nexus Humans Advanced Juniper Networks VPN Implementations 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 Advanced Juniper Networks VPN Implementations 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.
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Description This Cisco CCNA Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) Training is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. This course will prepare you for this exam. This exam stands to test your knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network. The exam covers topics on extending switched networks with VLANs; VLSM and IPv6 addressing; the VTP, RSTP, OSPF and EIGRP protocols; determining IP routes; configuring, verifying and troubleshooting VLANs; managing IP traffic with access lists; NAT and DHCP; establishing point-to-point connections and establishing Frame Relay connections. This course is designed for Entry-level Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Support Technician, Help Desk Technician, or who are seeking the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification. So, if you are one of them you are welcome to this course. Assessment & Certification To achieve a formal qualification, you are required to book an official exam separately with the relevant awarding bodies. However, you will be able to order a course completion CPD Certificate by paying an additional fee. Hardcopy Certificate by post - £19 Soft copy PDF via email - £10 Requirements Our Cisco CCNA Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Implementing Scalable Medium-Sized Networks Troubleshooting VLAN Connectivity FREE 00:25:00 Building Redundant Switched Topologies 00:40:00 Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChan 00:17:00 Understanding Layer 3 Redundancy 00:50:00 Initial Lab Setup - Part 1 00:17:00 Initial Lab Setup - Part 2 00:14:00 Optimizing STP 00:15:00 PortFast and BPDU Guard 00:04:00 Configuring EtherChannel 00:11:00 VTP 00:13:00 HSRP 00:18:00 QoS 00:11:00 Troubleshooting Basic Connectivity Troubleshooting IPv4 Network Connectivity 00:41:00 Troubleshooting IPv6 Network Connectivity 00:20:00 Troubleshooting an ACL 00:15:00 Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution Implementing EIGRP 00:34:00 Troubleshooting EIGRP 00:13:00 Implementing EIGRP for IPv6 00:09:00 EIGRP 00:12:00 Troubleshooting EIGRP 00:06:00 Routing Table Issues 00:04:00 EIGRP with IPv6 00:14:00 Implementing a Scalable, Multiarea Network, OSPF-Based Solution OSPF Overview 00:32:00 Multiarea OSPF Implementation 00:12:00 Troubleshooting Multiarea OSPF 00:20:00 Examining OSPFv3 00:09:00 Multiarea OSPF 00:28:00 Troubleshooting OSPF 00:17:00 Configuring OSPF for IPv6 00:23:00 Wide-Area Networks Understanding WAN Technologies 00:22:00 Configuring Serial Encapsulation 00:34:00 Establishing a WAN Connection Using Frame Relay 00:36:00 Introducing VPN Solutions 00:14:00 Configuring GRE Tunnels 00:09:00 Enabling HDLC 00:13:00 Troubleshooting 00:08:00 Frame Relay 00:28:00 External BGP 00:13:00 GRE Tunnel 00:18:00 Dialer Interface 00:12:00 Network Device Management Configuring Network Devices to Support Network 00:25:00 Managing Cisco Devices 00:41:00 ICND Part 2 Licensing 00:24:00 Managing Files 00:06:00 Logging 00:07:00 Syslog 00:09:00 Password Recovery 00:10:00 Superlab Initial Setup 00:04:00 Superlab - Part 1 00:18:00 Superlab - Part 2 00:15:00 Superlab - Part 3 00:19:00 Superlab - Part 4 00:08:00 Superlab - Part 5 00:17:00 Superlab - Part 6 00:17:00 Superlab - Part 7 00:16:00 Superlab - Part 8 00:13:00 Superlab - Part 9 00:03:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Cisco CCNA Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) Training 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Cisco CCNA Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) Training 00:20:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00