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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for the professional tasked with implementing, designing, architecting, installing, and configuring Symantec Client Management Suite (CMS) to manage the software and hardware in their company. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Identify the types of information you need to collect to help determine what type of CMS configuration to implement. Install Client Management Suite. Discover and import computer and user resources that you want to manage. Deploy the Symantec Management Agent and plug-ins. Create Organizational Views and Groups and assign resources to them. Create and configure policies, tasks, and jobs and assign them to targets. Troubleshoot common problems with installation and managing of Client Management Suite. Creating reports and installing and configuring IT Analytics. This course teaches students theory and concepts, and provides technical know-how on implementing Client Management Suite. Course Introduction Course objectives Course overview Lab environment introduction Understanding the Symantec Management Platform Introducing the Symantec Management Platform Symantec management Platform components used by Client Management Suite Symantec Management Platform concepts How Client Management Suite works Architecture of Client Management Suite Understanding Architecture Hardware Recommendations Installing and configuring Client Management Suite Installing and using the Symantec Installation Manager Installing the Notification Server, suite and solution software The Symantec Management Console Accessing the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the Symantec Management Console Configuring the Notification Server after installation Getting to know the ITMS Management views Discovering resources Introducing resource discovery methods Importing resources from Microsoft Active Directory Discovering computers using domain resource discovery Discovering network resources using Network Discovery Creating and Managing Organizational Views and Groups Learning about organizational views and groups Creating custom organizational views and groups Managing organizational views and groups Installing and Configuring the Agents and Plug-ins Managing computers with the Symantec Management Agent Installing the Symantec Management Agent Verifying the Symantec Management Agent installation Configuring the Symantec Management Agent settings Introducing solution plug-ins for the Symantec Management Agent Upgrading Client Management Suite Introducing agent, Notification Server and site server communications Introducing Notification Server event queues Resource Filters Introducing resource filters Managing and working with existing filters Creating and modifying filters Filters and Targets Introducing targets Working with targets in the computer management view Policies Getting to know policies Understanding user-based policies Understanding how the Symantec Management Agent receives policies Configuring automation policies Managing shared schedules Creating and Managing Tasks and Jobs Overview of task management Creating and scheduling tasks and jobs Task management communication and processing Security Learning about security Managing user accounts, security roles, and privileges Managing permissions Reporting Introducing reports Using and creating classic reports Configuring and using IT Analytics Site Management Introducing site management Managing sites, subnets and site servers Reviewing site server plug-ins to the Symantec Management Agent Configuring site services Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Introducing Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Understanding the cloud-enabled agent Preparing the Notification Server and agents for CeM Configuring site management for CeM Installing and Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway and configuring a CeM Settings policy Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway with the SMP IG Manager Configuring the CeM Settings policy Creating a cloud-enabled agent installation package Installing a cloud-enabled agent from a package Replication Understanding replication Setting up and configuring replication Running replication Hierarchy Understanding hierarchy Setting up a Notification Server hierarchy Configuring hierarchy replication Changing the hierarchy topology Migration Migrating Symantec Management Platform Agent registration (trust)Post installation checklist Readiness checklist for CMS Migration Post migration checklist for a CMS Migration Migrating from 6.x to 7.6 Migrating from 7.x to 7.6 Troubleshooting Learning about Symantec Management Platform troubleshooting tools Using NSConfigurator Using Remote Altiris Agent Diagnostics Introducing Notification Server event queues Troubleshooting Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Backing up the server and database Symantec Management Platform components needed for recovery Backing up the IIS default web site virtual directories Backing up the Configuration Management Database Customizing the Console Customizing the Symantec Management Console Personalizing the Symantec Management Console SQL Basics Learning SQL basics Obtaining Technical Support from Symantec Using self-help resources Obtaining customer support Additional course details: Nexus Humans Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation 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 Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation 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 The ideal audience for this course includes database enthusiasts, IT professionals, and developers who are eager to expand their knowledge and skill set in database management and optimization. Roles that would greatly benefit from attending this course include: Database Developers: Those who design, implement, and maintain databases as part of their primary responsibilities and want to improve their expertise in schema design, query optimization, and advanced database features. Backend Developers: Professionals who work on server-side application logic and require a strong understanding of database management to integrate data storage and retrieval processes into their applications. Overview Upon completing this course, database developers will be able to: Design and implement efficient database schemas by employing normalization techniques, appropriate indexing strategies, and partitioning methods to optimize data storage and retrieval processes. Develop advanced SQL queries, including joining multiple tables, utilizing subqueries, and aggregating data, to extract valuable insights and facilitate decision-making processes. Implement stored procedures, functions, and triggers to automate common database tasks, enforce data integrity, and improve overall application performance. Apply database performance tuning techniques, such as query optimization, index management, and transaction control, to ensure optimal resource usage and enhanced system responsiveness. Integrate databases with various programming languages and platforms, enabling seamless data access and manipulation for web, mobile, and desktop applications. PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database management system that emphasizes extensibility, data integrity, and high performance. Its versatility and robust feature set make it an ideal choice for developers working on projects of all sizes, from small-scale applications to enterprise-level systems. By learning PostgreSQL, developers can tap into its advanced capabilities, such as full-text search, spatial data support, and customizable data types, allowing them to create efficient and scalable solutions tailored to their unique needs. PostgreSQL for Database Developers is a three-day hands-on course that explores the fundamentals of database management, covering everything from installation and management to advanced SQL functions. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to effectively harness the power of PostgreSQL in today's data-driven landscape. Throughout the course you?ll be immersed in a variety of essential topics, such as understanding data types, creating and managing indexes, working with array values, and optimizing queries for improved performance. You?ll gain valuable hands-on experience with real-world exercises, including the use of the psql client, writing triggers and stored procedures with PL/pgSQL, and exploring advanced SQL functions like Common Table Expressions (CTE), Window Functions, and Recursive Queries. You?ll exit this course with a solid foundation in PostgreSQL, enabling you to confidently navigate and manage your databases with ease and efficiency. Installing & Managing PostgreSQL PostgreSQL installation process Optimal configuration settings User and role management Database backup and restoration Overview of PostgreSQL Database PostgreSQL architecture overview Understanding database objects Efficient data storage Transaction management basics Using the psql client Introduction to psql Essential psql commands Executing queries effectively Managing databases with psql Understanding PostgreSQL data types Numeric data types explored Character and binary types Date, time, and boolean values Array and other types Understanding sequences Sequence creation and usage Customizing sequence behavior Implementing auto-increment columns Sequence manipulation and control Creating & managing indexes PostgreSQL index fundamentals Designing partial indexes Utilizing expression-based indexes Index management techniques Using COPY to load data COPY command overview Importing and exporting data Handling CSV and binary formats Performance considerations Working with Array Values Array value basics Array manipulation functions Querying arrays efficiently Multidimensional array handling Advanced SQL Functions Mastering Common Table Expressions Utilizing Window Functions Regular Expressions in SQL Crafting Recursive Queries Writing triggers & stored procedures with PL/pgSQL PL/pgSQL variables usage Implementing loop operations PERFORM and EXECUTE statements Developing PostgreSQL triggers Using the PostgreSQL query optimizer Query analysis and optimization EXPLAIN command insights PostgreSQL query operators Identifying performance bottlenecks Improving query performance Query performance tuning Index optimization strategies Efficient database partitioning Connection and resource management Wrap Up & Additional Resources Further learning opportunities Staying up-to-date with PostgreSQL Community engagement and support Additional course details: Nexus Humans PostgreSQL for Database Developers (TTDB7024) 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 PostgreSQL for Database Developers (TTDB7024) 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 This course is intended for: System administrators and operators who are operating in the AWS Cloud Informational technology workers who want to increase the system operations knowledge. Overview In this course, you will learn to: Recognize the AWS services that support the different phases of Operational Excellence, a WellArchitected Framework pillar. Manage access to AWS resources using AWS Accounts and Organizations and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Maintain an inventory of in-use AWS resources using AWS services such as AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Config. Develop a resource deployment strategy utilizing metadata tags, Amazon Machine Images, and Control tower to deploy and maintain an AWS cloud environment. Automate resource deployment using AWS services such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS Service Catalog. Use AWS services to manage AWS resources through SysOps lifecycle processes such as deployments and patches. Configure a highly available cloud environment that leverages AWS services such as Amazon Route 53 and Elastic Load Balancing to route traffic for optimal latency and performance. Configure AWS Auto Scaling and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud auto scaling to scale your cloud environment based on demand. Use Amazon CloudWatch and associated features such as alarms, dashboards, and widgets to monitor your cloud environment. Manage permissions and track activity in your cloud environment using AWS services such as AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config. Deploy your resources to an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), establish necessary connectivity to your Amazon VPC, and protect your resources from disruptions of service. State the purpose, benefits, and appropriate use cases for mountable storage in your AWS cloud environment. Explain the operational characteristics of object storage in the AWS cloud, including Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon S3 Glacier. Build a comprehensive costing model to help gather, optimize, and predict your cloud costs using services such as AWS Cost Explorer and the AWS Cost & Usage Report. This course teaches systems operators and anyone performing system operations functions how to install, configure, automate, monitor, secure, maintain and troubleshoot the services, networks, and systems on AWS necessary to support business applications. The course also covers specific AWS features, tools, andbest practices related to these functions. Module 1: Introduction to System Operations on AWS Systems operations AWS Well-Architected Framework AWS Well-Architected Tool Module 2a: Access Management Access management Resources, accounts, and AWS Organizations Module 2b: System Discovery Methods to interact with AWS services Introduction to monitoring services Tools for automating resource discovery Inventory with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Auditing AWS Resources with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config Module 3: Deploying and Updating Resources Systems operations in deployments Tagging strategies Deployment using Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) Deployment using AWS Control Tower Troubleshooting scenario Module 4: Automating Resource Deployment Deployment using AWS CloudFormation Deployment using AWS Service Catalog Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Infrastructure as Code Module 5: Manage Resources AWS Systems Manager Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Operations as Code Module 6a: Configure Highly Available Systems Distributing traffic with Elastic Load Balancing Amazon Route 53 Module 6b: Automate Scaling Scaling with AWS Auto Scaling Scaling with Spot Instances Managing licenses with AWS License Manager Troubleshooting scenario Module 7: Monitor and Maintaining System Health Monitoring and maintaining healthy workloads Monitoring distributed applications Monitoring AWS infrastructure Monitoring your AWS account Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Monitoring Applications and Infrastructure Module 8: Data Security and System Auditing Maintain a strong identity and access foundation Implement detection mechanisms Automate incident remediation Troubleshooting scenario Hands-On Lab: Securing the Environment Module 9: Operate Secure and Resilient Networks Building a secure Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) Networking beyond the VPC Troubleshooting scenario Module 10a : Mountable Storage Configuring Amazon Elastic Block Storage (Amazon EBS) Sizing Amazon EBS volumes for performance Using Amazon EBS snapshots Using Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager to manage your AWS resources Creating backup and data recovery plans Configuring shared file system storage Module 10b: Object Storage Deploying Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) with Access Logs, Cross-Region Replication, and S3 Intelligent-Tiering Hands-On Lab: Automating with AWS Backup for Archiving and Recovery Module 11: Cost Reporting, Alerts, and Optimization Gain AWS expenditure awareness Use control mechanisms for cost management Optimize your AWS spend and usage Hands-On Lab: Capstone lab for SysOps Additional course details: Nexus Humans Systems Operations on 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 Systems Operations on 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for the following participants: Individuals planning to deploy applications and create application environments on Google Cloud Developers, systems operations professionals, and solution architects getting started with Google Cloud. Executives and business decision makers evaluating the potential of Google Cloud to address their business needs. Overview This course teaches participants the following skills: Identify Google Cloud counterparts for AWS IaaS, AWS PaaS, AWS SQL, AWS Blob Storage, AWS Application Insights, and AWS Data Lake Configure accounts, billing, projects, networks, subnets, firewalls, VMs, disks, auto scaling, load balancing, storage, databases, IAM, and more Manage and monitor applications Explain feature and pricing model differences This course with labs introduces AWS professionals to the core capabilities of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in the four technology pillars: networking, compute, storage, and database. It is designed for AWS Solution Architects and SysOps Administrators familiar with AWS features and setup and want to gain experience configuring GCP products immediately. With presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, participants will get details of similarities, differences, and initial how-tos quickly. Introducing Google Cloud Explain the advantages of Google Cloud. Define the components of Google's network infrastructure,including: Points of presence, data centers, regions, and zones. Understand the difference between Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Getting Started with Google Cloud Identify the purpose of projects on Google Cloud Platform. Understand how AWS?s resource hierarchy differs from Google Cloud?s. Understand the purpose of and use cases for Identity and Access Management. Understand how AWS IAM differs from Google Cloud IAM. List the methods of interacting with Google Cloud Platform. Launch a solution using Cloud Marketplace. Virtual Machines in the Cloud Identify the purpose and use cases for Google Compute Engine. Understand the basics of networking in Google Cloud Platform. Understand how Amazon VPC differs from Google VPC. Understand the similarities and differences between Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine. Understand how typical approaches to load-balancing in Google Cloud differ from those in AWS. Deploy applications using Google Compute Engine. Storage in the Cloud Understand the purpose of and use cases for: Cloud Storage,Cloud SQL, Cloud Bigtable and Cloud Datastore. Understand how Amazon S3 and Amazon Glacier compare to Cloud Storage. Compare Google Cloud?s managed database services with Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora. Learn how to choose among the various storage options on Google Cloud Platform. Load data from Cloud Storage into BigQuery. Perform a query on the data in BigQuery. Containers in the Cloud Define the concept of a container and identify uses for containers. Identify the purpose of and use cases for Google Container Engine and Kubernetes. Understand how Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) differ from GKE. Provision a Kubernetes cluster using Kubernetes Engine. Deploy and manage Docker containers using kubectl Applications in the Cloud Understand the purpose of and use cases for Google App Engine. Contrast the App Engine Standard environment with the App Engine Flexible environment. Understand how App Engine differs from Amazon Elastic Beanstalk. Understand the purpose of and use cases for Google Cloud Endpoints. Developing, Deploying and Monitoring in the Cloud Understand options for software developers to host their source code. Understand the purpose of template-based creation and management of resources. Understand how Cloud Deployment Manager differs from AWS CloudFormation. Understand the purpose of integrated monitoring, alerting, and debugging. Understand how Google Monitoring differs from Amazon CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail. Create a Deployment Manager deployment. Update a Deployment Manager deployment. View the load on a VM instance using Google Monitoring. Big Data and Machine Learning in the Cloud Understand the purpose of and use cases for the products and services in the Google Cloud big data and machine learning platforms. Understand how Google Cloud BigQuery differs from AWS Data Lake. Understand how Google Cloud Pub/Sub differs from AWS Event Hubs and Service Bus. Understand how Google Cloud?s machine-learning APIs differ from AWS's. Load data into BigQuery from Cloud Storage. Perform queries using BigQuery to gain insight into data. Summary and Review Review the products that make up Google Cloud and remember how to choose among them Understand next steps for training and certification Understand, at a high level, the process of migrating from AWS to Google Cloud. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Google Cloud Fundamentals for AWS Professionals 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 Google Cloud Fundamentals for AWS Professionals 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 course is suitable for anyone responsible for configuring, managing or supporting a Veeam Availability Suite v11 environment. This includes Senior Engineers and Architects responsible for creating architectures for Veeam environments. Overview After completing this course, attendees should be able to: Describe Veeam Availability Suite components usage scenarios and relevance to your environment. Effectively manage data availability in on-site, off-site, cloud and hybrid environments. Ensure both Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) are met. Configure Veeam Availability Suite to ensure data is protected effectively. Adapt with an organization's evolving technical and business data protection needs. Ensure recovery is possible, effective, efficient, secure and compliant with business requirements. Provide visibility of the business data assets, reports and dashboards to monitor performance and risks. Design and architect a Veeam solution in a real-world environment Describe best practices, review an existing infrastructure and assess business/project requirements Identify relevant infrastructure metrics and perform component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Provide implementation and testing guidelines in line with designs Innovatively address design challenges and pain points, matching appropriate Veeam Backup & Replication features with requirements Veeam Certified Architect is the highest level of Veeam technical certifications. Engineers who complete both Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management and Veeam Backup & Replication V11: Architecture and Design programs (courses + exams) will be granted with the 'Veeam Certified Architect' (VMCA) title by Veeam. Introduction Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management Describe RTOs and RPOs, what they mean for your business, how to manage and monitor performance against them The 3-2-1 Rule and its importance in formulating a successful backup strategy Identify key Veeam Availability Suite components and describe their usage scenarios and deployment types Building backup capabilities Backup methods, the appropriate use cases and impact on underlying file systems Create, modify, optimize and delete backup jobs, including Agents and NAS Backup jobs. Explore different tools and methods to maximize environment performance Ensure efficiency by being able to select appropriate transport modes while being aware of the impact of various backup functions on the infrastructure Building replication capabilities Identify and describe the options available for replication and impacts of using them Create and modify replication jobs, outline considerations to ensure success Introduce the new Continuous Data Protection (CDP) policy Secondary backups Simple vs. advanced backup copy jobs, how to create and modify them using best practices to ensure efficient recovery Discuss using tapes for backups Advanced repository capabilities Ensure repository scalability using a capability such as SOBR on-premises and off-site including integration with cloud storage Ensure compatibility with existing deduplication appliances Introduce the new hardened repository Protecting data in the cloud Review how Veeam can protect the data of a cloud native application Review how Veeam Cloud Connect enables you to take advantage of cloud services built on Veeam Review how Veeam can be used to protect your Office 365 data Restoring from backup Ensure you have the confidence to use the correct restore tool at the right time for restoring VMs, bare metal and individual content such as files and folders Utilize Secure Restore to prevent the restoration of malware Describe how to use Staged Restore to comply with things like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) before releasing restores to production Identify, describe and utilize the different explores and instant recovery tools and features Recovery from replica Identify and describe in detail, failover features and the appropriate usage Develop, prepare and test failover plans to ensure recovery Disaster recovery from replica to meet a variety of real-world recovery needs Testing backup and replication Testing backups and replicas to ensure you can recover, what you need, when you need to Configure and setup virtual sandbox environments based on backup, replicas and storage snapshots Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE Introduce the concept of monitoring your virtual, physical and cloud environments with Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE? Configuration backup Locate, migrate or restore backup configuration Introduction Veeam Backup & Replication v11: Architecture and Design Review the architecture principles Explore what a successful architecture looks like Review Veeam?s architecture methodology Discovery Analyze the existing environment Uncover relevant infrastructure metrics Uncover assumptions and risks Identify complexity in the environment Conceptual design Review scenario and data from discovery phase Identify logical groups of objects that will share resources based on requirements Create a set of detailed tables of business and technical requirements, constraints, assumptions and risks Review infrastructure data with each product component in mind Create high level design and data flow Logical design Match critical components and features of VBR with requirements Create logical groupings Determine location of components and relationship to logical grouping Aggregate totals of component resources needed per logical grouping Calculate component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Physical/tangible design Convert the logical design into a physical design Physical hardware sizing Create a list of physical Veeam backup components Implementation and Governance Review physical design and implantation plan Review Veeam deployment hardening Describe the architect?s obligations to the implementation team Provide guidance on implementation specifics that relate to the design Validation and Iteration Provide framework for how to test the design Further develop the design according to a modification scenario

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid fits in the VMware Tanzu portfolio Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid architecture Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management and supervisor clusters Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters Deploy, configure, and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Perform basic troubleshooting During this four-day course, you focus on installing VMware Tanzu© Kubernetes Grid? in a VMware vSphere© environment and provisioning and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters. The course covers how to install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages for image registry, authentication, logging, ingress, multipod network interfaces, service discovery, and monitoring. The concepts learned in this course are transferable for users who must install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on other supported clouds. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introducing VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Identify the VMware Tanzu products responsible for Kubernetes life cycle management and describe the main differences between them Explain the core concepts of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, including bootstrap, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management, supervisor, and workload clusters List the components of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid instance VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid CLI and API Illustrate how to use the Tanzu CLI Define the Carvel Tool set Define Cluster API Identify the infrastructure providers List the Cluster API controllers Identify the Cluster API custom resource definitions Authentication Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication with Management clusters Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication with supervisor clusters Define Pinniped Define Dex Describe the Pinniped authentication workflow Load Balancers Illustrate how load balancing works for the Kubernetes control plane Illustrate how load balancing works for application workload Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid integrates with VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer List load balancing options available on public clouds VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on vSphere List the requirements for deploying a supervisor cluster List the steps to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid supervisor cluster Summarize the events of a supervisor cluster creation List the requirements for deploying a management cluster List the steps to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management cluster Summarize the events of a management cluster creation Demonstrate how to use commands when working with management clusters VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on Public Clouds List the requirements for deploying a management cluster on AWS and Microsoft Azure List the configuration options to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid a management cluster on AWS and Azure Tanzu Kubernetes Workload Clusters List the steps to build a custom image Describe the available customizations Identify the options for deploying Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Explain the difference between the v1alpha3 and v1beta1 APIs Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters are created Discuss which VMs compose a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster List the pods that run on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid core add-ons that are installed on a cluster Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Packages Define the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Explain the difference between Auto-Managed and CLI-Managed packages Define packages repositories Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Operation and Analytics Packages Describe Cert-Manager Describe the Harbor Image Registry Describe Fluent Bit Identify the logs that Fluent Bit collects Explain basic Fluent Bit configuration Describe Prometheus and Grafana Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Networking Packages Describe the Contour ingress controller Demonstrate how to install Contour on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Describe ExternalDNS Demonstrate how to install Service Discovery with ExternalDNS Describe Multus CNI Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Day 2 Operations List the load balancer configuration options in vSphere to load balance applications Demonstrate how to configure Ingress with the NodePortLocal Mode Explain how to install VMware Tanzu Application Platform Describe life cycle management in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Explain how backup and restore are implemented in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Describe Velero and Restic List the steps to back up a Workload cluster using Velero and Restic Troubleshooting Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Discuss the various Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Identify the location of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Explain the purpose of crash diagnostics Demonstrate how to check the health of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Explain packages cleanup procedures Explain management recovery procedures Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V2.0] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V2.0] 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 Analyst Developer End User Implementer Overview Schedule and Burst Reports Perform Translations Create Reports Integrated With Oracle BI EE Administer BI Publisher Server Describe BI Publisher Technology and Architecture Create reports from OBI EE data sources Create and Modify Data Models Create RTF Templates by Using Template Builder Explore and Use the Form Field Method for Creating RTF Templates Create Layouts by Using the Layout Editor This Oracle BI Publisher 12c training will help you build a foundation of understanding how to best leverage this solution. Through Classroom Training or Live Virtual Class Training, you'll learn the ins and outs of how to use this solution. BI Publisher Technology and Architecture Functional Components Layout Templates Multitier Architecture Enterprise Server Architecture and Performance and Scalability Document Generation Process and Output Formats Supported Data Sources Bursting Overview Internationalization and Language Support Getting Started with BI Publisher Logging In, the Home Page, and Global Header, and Setting Account Preferences Viewing Reports Managing Repository Objects Managing Favorites Using Create Report wizard to Create Reports Selecting Data: Data Model, Spreadsheet, and BI Subject Area Configuring Report Properties Using the Data Model Editor Exploring the Schemas Used in the Course Exploring the Data Model Editor UI and the Supported Data Sources Creating a Private Data Source Creating a Simple Data Model based on a SQL Query Data Set Using Query Builder to Build a Query Viewing Data and Saving Sample Data Sets Adding Parameters and LOVs to the Query Configuring Parameter Settings and Viewing Reports with Parameters Working with Layout Editor Opening the Layout Editor and Navigating the Layout Editor UI Creating a Layout by Using a Basic Template Inserting a Layout Grid Adding a Table, Formatting Columns, Defining Sorts and Groups, and Applying Conditional Formats Inserting and Editing Charts, and Converting Charts to a Pivot Tables Adding Repeating Sections, Text Items, and Images Working with Lists, Gauges and Pivot Tables Creating Boilerplates Using Template Builder to Create RTF Templates Using the BI Publisher Menu Bar Creating an RTF Template from a Sample, Changing Field Properties, and Previewing Table Data Adding a Chart to an RTF Template Designing an RTF Template for a BI Publisher Report Creating a BI Publisher Report by Using Template Builder in Online Mode Exploring the Basic and Form Field Methods Exploring Advanced RTF Template Techniques Including Conditional Formats, Watermarks, Page-Level Calculations, Running Totals, Grouping, and Sorting BI Publisher Server: Administration and Security Describing the Administration Page Creating the JDBC Connections Setting, Viewing, and Updating Data Sources Describing the Security Model for BI Publisher and Oracle Fusion Middleware Describing Groups, Users, Roles, and Permissions Describing Delivery Options Including Print, Fax, Email, WebDav, HTTP Server, FTP, and CUPS Describing and Configuring BI Publisher Scheduler Integrating with Oracle BI Presentation Services and Oracle Endeca Server Scheduling and Bursting Reports Scheduling and Describing a Report Job and Related Options Managing and Viewing a Report Job Viewing Report Job History Scheduling a Report with Trigger Describing Bursting Adding a Bursting Definition to a Data Model Scheduling a Bursting Job Integrating BI Publisher with Oracle BI Enterprise Edition Configuring Presentation Services Integration Navigating Oracle BI EE Creating a Report based on OBI EE Subject Area Creating a Data Model and Report based on a BI Server SQL Query Creating a Data Model and Report based on an Oracle BI Analysis Adding a BI Publisher Report to an Oracle BI EE Dashboard Creating Data Models and BI Publisher Reports Based on Other Data Sources Configuring Presentation Services Integration Describing the Web Services Data Source Describing the HTTP (XML/RSS Feed) Data Source Explaining Proxy Setting for Web Services and HTTP Data Sources Creating a BI Publisher Report based on an External Web Service Creating a BI Publisher Report based on an HTTP Data Set Creating a BI Publisher Report Based on XML File Creating a BI Publisher Report Based on CSV Data source Performing Translations Describing Translation Types Translating by Using the Localized Template Option Translating by Using the XLIFF Option Managing XLIFF Translations on BI Publisher Server Describing the Overall Translation Process Describing Catalog Translation Exporting and Importing the XLIFF for a Catalog Folder Additional course details: Nexus Humans Oracle BI Publisher 12c R1: Fundamentals 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 Oracle BI Publisher 12c R1: Fundamentals 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 Experienced system administrators and system integrators responsible for using the advanced features of vRealize Automation in enterprise deployments. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives Describe and configure the vRealize Automation in a clustered enterprise deployment using VMware vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager™ Scale VMware Identity Manager™ to support High Availability. Configure security certificates in vRealize Automation from external Certificate Authorities. Describe the clustered deployment architecture, including Kubernetes pods and services. Create and configure advanced blueprints with complex YAML and cloudConfig. Use vRealize Automation advanced blueprints to deploy an actual 2-tier DB-Server using MySQL and phpMyAdmin. Practice troubleshooting techniques with advanced YAML blueprints in vRealize Automation. Use advanced VMware NSX-TTM Data Center networking features including NAT, routed networks, load balancers, security groups, and tags. Use VMware Code Stream™ to integrate vRealize Automation with Kubernetes. Create Code Stream pipelines. Create and use Ansible playbooks that integrate with vRealize Automation. Configure vRealize Automation to integrate with Puppet. Configure and use ABX actions to create day-2 actions and interface with PowerShell scripts. Use vracli commands, log files, and VMware vRealize Log Insight™ to troubleshoot vRealize Automation and vRealize Automation deployments. This five-day course is a follow-on to the VMware vRealize© Automation? Install, Configure, Manage course. In this course you go deeper into the advanced features of vRealize Automation to deploy user systems and interface vRealize Automation with other platforms and you learn how to deploy an enterprise-level cluster environment using LCM. This course relies heavily on hands-on labs. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives vRealize Automation Clustered Deployment Use LCM in a clustered deployment Configure External Certificates Configure NSX-T Data Center load balancer Install vRealize Automation using Clustered Deployment Scale VMware Identity Manager to support High Availability vRealize Automation Clustered Deployment Architecture List of Kubernetes Pods The vRealize Automation Kubernetes Architecture Relationship of Kubernetes Pods to Services Logs and their locations Blueprint deployment workflow with Kubernetes Service interaction Backup strategies and potential problems Advanced Blueprints Use advanced YAML and cloudConfig to deploy a functioning 2-tier application with a phpMyAdmin front-end server and a MySQL database server Use troubleshooting techniques to debug problems in advanced YAML blueprints List the log files that can aid in troubleshooting blueprint deployment Advanced Networking Use VMware NSX-T Data Center advanced features in blueprints Interfacing to IPAMs Use NSX-T Data Center NAT in blueprints Use NSX-T Data Center routed networks Use NSX-T Data Center load balancers Use NSX-T Data Center security groups Use tags with NSX-T Data Center network profiles Using vRealize Orchestrator Create Day-2 Actions with vRealize Orchestrator workflows Troubleshoot vRealize Orchestrator cluster issues Use vRealize Orchestrator to add computer objects to Active Directory when vRealize Automation deploys blueprints Use a tagging approach to vRealize Orchestrator workflows Use dynamic forms with vRealize Orchestrator Using ABX Actions Determine when to use ABX and when to use vRealize Orchestrator Use ABX to create day-2 Actions Call PowerShell from ABX Kubernetes Integration Create a Kubernetes namespace from vRealize Automation Connect to an existing Kubernetes cluster Automate the deployment of an application to a Kubernetes cluster with Code Stream Use Kubernetes in Extensibility Code Stream Create and use CI/CD pipelines Use the Code Stream user interface Add states and tasks to a Code Stream pipeline Integrate code from Code Stream with Git Using GitLab Integration Configure the GitLab Integration Use Gitlab with blueprints Configuration Management Describe the use case of Ansible and Ansible Tower Connect to Ansible Tower Use Ansible playbooks Use Puppet in configuration management Troubleshooting vracli commands and when to use them Check the status of Kubernetes pods and services Correct the state of pods and services Diagnose and solve vRealize Automation infrastructure problems Diagnose and solve vRealize Automation failures to deploy blueprints and services Use vRealize Log Insight for troubleshooting Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vRealize Automation: Advanced Features and Troubleshooting [v8.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 VMware vRealize Automation: Advanced Features and Troubleshooting [v8.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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced security administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Define the concepts related to information security Explain the different types of firewalls and their use cases Describe the operation of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems Differentiate between Malware Prevention approaches Describe the VMware intrinsic security portfolio Use NSX segmentation to implement Zero-Trust Security Configure user and role management Configure and troubleshoot Distributed Firewall, Identity Firewall, and time-based policies Configure and troubleshoot Gateway Security Use VMware Aria Operations™ for Logs and VMware Aria Operations™ for Networks to operate NSX firewalls Explain the security best practices related to grouping, tagging, and rule configuration Describe north-south and east-west service insertion Describe endpoint protection Configure and troubleshoot IDS/IPS Deploy NSX Application Platform Configure and troubleshoot NSX Malware Prevention Describe the capabilities of NSX Intelligence and NSX NDR This five-day, hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in configuring, operating, and troubleshooting VMware NSX© for intrinsic security. This course introduces all the security features in NSX, including Distributed Firewall and Gateway Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS), NSX Application Platform, NSX Malware Prevention, VMware NSX© Intelligence?, and VMware NSX© NDR?. In addition, this course presents common configuration issues and gives a methodology to resolve them. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Security Basics Define the concepts related to information security Explain the different types of firewalls and their use cases Describe the operation of IDS/IPS Differentiate between Malware Prevention approaches VMware Intrinsic Security Define the VMware intrinsic security strategy Describe the VMware intrinsic security portfolio Explain how NSX aligns with the intrinsic security strategy Implementing Zero-Trust Security Define Zero-Trust Security Describe the five pillars of a Zero-Trust architecture Define NSX segmentation and its use cases Describe the steps needed to enforce Zero-Trust with NSX segmentation User and Role Management Integrate NSX and VMware Identity Manager? Integrate NSX and LDAP Describe the native users and roles in NSX Create and assign custom user roles Explain object-based RBAC in a multitenancy environment Distributed Firewall Configure Distributed Firewall rules and policies Describe the NSX Distributed Firewall architecture Troubleshoot common problems related to NSX Distributed Firewall Configure time-based policies Configure Identity Firewall rules Configure the distributed firewall to block malicious IPs Gateway Security Configure Gateway Firewall rules and policies Describe the architecture of the Gateway Firewall Identify and troubleshoot common Gateway Firewall issues Configure TLS Inspection to decrypt traffic for both internal and external services Configure URL filtering and identify common configuration issues Operating Internal Firewalls Use VMware Aria Operations for Logs and VMware Aria Operations for Networks to operate NSX firewalls Explain security best practices related to grouping, tagging, and rule configuration Network Introspection Explain network introspection Describe the architecture and workflows of north-south and east-west service insertion Troubleshoot north-south and east-west service insertion Endpoint Protection Explain endpoint protection Describe the architecture and workflows of endpoint protection Troubleshoot endpoint protection Intrusion Detection and Prevention Describe the MITRE ATT&CK framework Explain the different phases of a cyber attack Describe how NSX security solutions can be used to protect against cyber attacks Configure and troubleshoot Distributed IDS/IPS Configure and troubleshoot North-South IDS/IPS NSX Application Platform Describe NSX Application Platform and its use cases Identify the topologies supported for the deployment of NSX Application Platform Deploy NSX Application Platform Explain the NSX Application Platform architecture and services Validate the NSX Application Platform deployment and troubleshoot common issues NSX Malware Prevention Identify use cases for NSX Malware Prevention Identify the components in the NSX Malware Prevention architecture Describe the NSX Malware Prevention packet flows for known and unknown files Configure NSX Malware Prevention for east-west and north-south traffic NSX Intelligence and NSX NDR Describe NSX Intelligence and its use cases Explain NSX Intelligence visualization, recommendation, and network traffic analysis capabilities Describe NSX NDR and its use cases Explain the architecture of NSX NDR in NSX Describe the visualization capabilities of NSX NDR Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.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 VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.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 5 Days 30 CPD hours Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Deploy VMware Cloud Director Manage VMware Cloud Director to meet the service provider needs Create and manage VMware Cloud Director organizations and vApps to fulfill business needs Create and manage VMware Cloud Director catalogs Configure networking for organizations and vApps with the help of NSX-T Data Center Manage resources from the VMWare Cloud Director console Enable VM and Named Disk Create VM sizing and placement policies Create vApps and perform VM operations and actions Manage vGPU resources with VMware Cloud Director Discuss how VMware Cloud Director can be integrated with other solutions In this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing on-premises VMware Cloud Director? 10.4. You will learn about workload provisioning, the creation of organizations, virtual data centers (VDCs), catalog services that include predefined virtual machines, and on-demand VMware NSX-T? Data Center networks. You will learn about different networks that a system administrator and an organization administrator can configure and use with virtual machines (VMs).This course also covers the UI enhancements of VMware Cloud Director, the new licensing model and UI enhancements with NSX Advanced Load Balancer?, and the L2 and L3 VPN enhancements in VMware Cloud Director. You will learn about defining segment profile templates to organization VDC networks and vApp networks and configuring DHCP, static routes, and no distributed routing in VMware Cloud Director. This course explains how to integrate and implement vGPU in VMware Cloud Director as well as how to use API access tokens and service accounts for programmatic access to VMware Cloud Director. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Software-Defined Data Center and VMware Validated Solution Define software-defined data center (SDDC) Discuss VMware offerings for cloud-based services Discuss the deployment options for VMware Cloud Director Discuss VMware Validated Solution Recognize the design considerations when creating a cloud environment on the SDDC using VMware Cloud Foundation? VMware Cloud Director Deployment and Configuration Discuss the deployment options for VMware Cloud Director Explain the two-stage deployment of VMware Cloud Director cells Discuss failover mechanisms (automatic and manual) with VMware Cloud Director cells Define the switchover, promote, and fencing options of the VMware Cloud Director appliance Understand the VMware Cloud Director appliance enhancements VMware Cloud Director Provider Configuration Describe how the compute resources are provided to VMware Cloud Director Describe how storage is provided to VMware Cloud Director Configure and manage storage for Virtual Data Centers (VDCs) Discuss network pools, external networks, and Tier-0 gateways Showcase VMware Cloud Director integration with VMware vCenter Server© and NSX-T Data Center Describe VMware Cloud Director organizations Understand organization policies Explain how to access an organization using various portals Understand organization VDC Discuss Linked Clone and Fast Provisioning Understand the use cases of Allocation Models VMware Cloud Director User, Roles, and Quota Management Discuss user bundle Describe role-based access Explain custom roles and rights Describe and configure LDAP integration with Active Directory Discuss OIDC authentication methods Describe SAML identity provider Discuss API Access Token and Service Accounts Explain Quota Management and its use cases VMware Cloud Director Virtual Machines and vApps Understand standalone VMs Discuss the VM managing operations Explain VM properties Discuss deployment methods of vApps Discuss the vApp managing operations Discuss the vApp lease policies Understand the vApps and VM actions Explain vApp and VM badges VMware Cloud Director Content Libraries Explain the purpose of catalogs and how to create a catalog organization Define catalog management and sharing catalogs inside and between organizations Explain media in VMware Cloud Director and its usage Discuss vApp templates Understand vApp template operations Describe the purpose and usage of Open Virtualization Format (OVF) Discuss organization VDC templates Discuss Fast Cross vCenter Server vApp Instantiation Utilizing Shared Storage VMware Cloud Director Networking Discuss organization VDC networks List the types of organization VDC networks Describe the edge gateway services Explore the services offered by the edge gateway Discuss the sub-allocation IP pool and its use cases Discuss DHCP, NAT, load balancer, and firewall services on the edge gateway Discuss SNAT, DNAT, NO SNAT, and NO DNAT use cases Explain routing and distributed firewall services Discuss vApp networks List the various types of vApp networks VMware Cloud Director Storage and Compute Describe named disks and shared named disks Demonstrate how to attach and detach a named disk and a shared named disk Describe methods of sharing the named disk Discuss the implications of deleting VMs that have an attached named disk Discuss how VMware Cloud Director VMs and disks are encrypted Explain the storage policy capabilities Demonstrate how VM sizing and placement policies are published Discuss vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Director IOPS storage policies usage Discuss how to enable and use the storage IOPS limitation in VMware Cloud Director Describe the storage policy-supported entities Discuss vGPU in VMware Cloud Director Additional UI Features and Integrated Solutions Explain custom advisories, global search, guided tours, keyboard shortcuts, and quick search Demonstrate the new branding and theming experience Briefly discuss how VMware Cloud Director can be integrated with other solutions