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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System architects and system administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Plan a deployment for VMware Cloud Foundation Understand VMware Cloud Foundation and supporting architecture Configure VMware Cloud Foundation for VMware Cloud Connectivity Understand the VMware Cloud Foundation subscription licensing model Perform Day-Zero tasks Perform VMware Cloud Foundation platform onboarding Manage user credentials in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure NSX networking in VMware Cloud Foundation Deploy and manage Workload Domains Deploy vSphere with Tanzu on VMware Cloud Foundation Understand and implement storage solutions and related policies Perform maintenance tasks for the VMware Cloud Foundation platform Manage certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation and connected technologies Manage the lifecycle for VMware Cloud Foundation Engage with VMware Cloud Foundation Technical Support This five-day training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0. This course teaches you how deploy VMware Cloud Foundation, and perform the tasks required for the initial configuration and ongoing operation after deployment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware cloud foundation overview Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation solution Describe VMware Cloud Foundation architecture Identify VMware Cloud Foundation components Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation topology VMware Cloud Foundation+ and VMware Cloud Connectivity Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation+ architecture Identify the pre-requisites for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Describe VMware Cloud Foundation+ value added features Configure subscription-based licensing parameters Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway functionality Identify the vCenter Cloud Gateway components Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway architecture Connect the vCenter Cloud Gateway to VMware Cloud Describe the VMware Cloud platform Describe the VMware vSphere+ services used in VMware Cloud Foundation+ Demonstrate the capabilities of the VMware Cloud user interface for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Day Zero Tasks Identify the requirements for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up process Identify the information required for the Planning and Preparation Workbook Complete the Deployment Parameter Workbook Describe how VMware Cloud Builder automates the deployment process Identify the configuration validation process performed by VMware Cloud Builder Describe the deployment of the management domain Post-Deployment Operations Complete the Onboarding Wizard Understand VMware Cloud Foundation integration with VMware Single Sign-On Configure user access to VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the importance of user roles in vSphere Configure identity sources for VMware Cloud Foundation Perform the SDDC Manager backup and restore process Identify steps in the NSX backup and restore process Manage passwords in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain the importance of using VMware Cloud Foundation to manage passwords for vSphere components Manage and secure a primary password list Describe the process for rotating passwords not managed by VMware Cloud Foundation VMware Cloud Foundation Networking with NSX Describe network virtualization with NSX Recognize NSX operational planes Identify NSX components Describe logical switching Describe NSX Data Center deployment in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain how logical routing works in NSX Identify NSX Edge functions Describe data plane preparation for NSX Edge nodes in a workload domain Recognize Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway topologies Define application virtual networks Describe management domain rack options List NSX Edge cluster requirements for vSphere with Tanzu Discuss NSX Edge cluster placement considerations Managing Workload Domains Define workload domains List the types of workload domains Identify workload domain prerequisites Understand the scalability limits for workload domains Identify use cases for multiple clusters in a workload domain Create network pools Size network pools Commission hosts with SDDC Manager Create workload domains Scale workload domains Decommission hosts from a workload domain Remove workload domains Describe distinctive design decisions for VMware Cloud Foundation components vSphere with Tanzu in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain vSphere with Tanzu Define the role of the Spherelet Describe the supervisor cluster control plane Create vSphere with Tanzu namespaces Describe the role of NSX networking components in vSphere with Tanzu Discuss vSphere with Tanzu networking topology Describe control plane VM management networking requirements Plan appropriate IP address ranges for pod, ingress, and egress networking Describe prerequisites for vSphere with Tanzu cluster compatibility Deploy vSphere with Kubernetes Create a vSphere namespace Configure limits and permissions for a vSphere namespace VMware Cloud Foundation Storage Management Identify storage use cases in VMware Cloud Foundation Determine the most appropriate storage option for a workload domain Describe different vSphere-native storage design options Identify vSAN architecture and components Describe vSAN requirements for the management and workload domains Configure deduplication and compression Discuss how to scale vSAN clusters in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure storage policies for vSAN Explain storage policy failure tolerance rules Identify a virtual machine storage policy compliance status Explain how vSAN storage policies protect VMware Cloud Foundation components Availability and Business Continuity Explain the importance of external service availability Describe availability options native to VMware vSphere Identify stretched cluster use cases Identify stretched cluster components Recognize stretched cluster requirements in VMware Cloud Foundation Prepare and deploy a vSAN stretched cluster using APIs VMware Cloud Foundation Certificate Management Learn the basics of public key infrastructure (PKI) Describe the purpose of certificate signing requests (CSRs) Describe available options in SDDC Manager for certificate authorities View certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Install and replace certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Configure the integrated Certificate Authorities in SDDC Manager Configure a certificate template in Microsoft Certificate Authority server Configure the OpenSSL certificate authority in SDDC Manager Install certificates issued by Microsoft, OpenSSL, and third-party certificate authorities VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle Management Describe VMware Cloud Foundation Life Cycle Management List the products managed by VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Use online and offline bundle downloads using VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Understand the role of vSphere Lifecycle Management in VMware Cloud Foundation Understand vSphere Lifecycle Manager features Understand how and when to use cluster images Describe the importance of Hardware Support Managers Describe the upgrade prerequisites Outline the upgrade precheck process Describe the order of upgrade for VMware Cloud Foundation components VMware Cloud Foundation Troubleshooting Use the SoS command-line tool to create log bundles, perform health checks, and check password validity List VMware Cloud Foundation services Identify VMware Cloud Foundation log files Use token IDs to troubleshoot failed workflows

M&O of engineering plant and services is becoming more important to the success of the core business. To select the right M&O technique for specific plant and equipment it is necessary to know what options are available, what they deliver and how they should be implemented. This course will help you consider options and techniques that provide best value based on that thorough understanding of the business need. M&O will increasingly be required to demonstrate it is delivering the optimum of cost and value and the main purpose of the course is to show how this can be achieved. Note: this is a purely indicative list of topics that can be covered. The content, duration, objectives and material used would all be adapted to match your specific requirements. This course will help you: Determine what the business needs from the M&O service Determine the cost and value of the various M&O options Prepare and present the business case for the selected M&O strategy Introduce meaningful KPIs based on performance-based service by the M&O provider Undertake a review of current M&O and make recommendations for improvement Introduce energy and carbon management performance criteria in M&O Better deal with project risk and uncertainties Motivate others to deliver a reliable and cost effective M&O service Note: this is a purely indicative list of topics that can be covered. The content, duration, objectives and material used would all be adapted to match your specific requirements. 1 What is maintenance and what is operation? - their relative importance to the business 2 Comparison of the various maintenance options and techniques, including: Planned preventative Run to failure Condition monitoring Business focused Business critical Total productive Reliability centred maintenance 3 Forms of contracts and service, including: Comprehensive Input driven Output driven Limited replacement Performance based M&O 4 Selecting the right options and making the business case 5 Continuous commissioning as a tool for delivering best value 6 Case studies

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is intended for anyone who requires basic AIX/UNIX user skills to be able to work in an AIX environment. This course is also a prerequisite for many courses in the AIX Systems Administration curriculum. Overview Log in to an AIX system and set a user password Use AIX online documentation Manage AIX files and directories Describe the purpose of the shell Use the vi editor Execute common AIX commands and manage AIX processes Customize the working environment Use common AIX utilities Write simple shell scripts Use the AIXWindows Environment Use the Common Desktop Environment This course enables you to perform everyday tasks using the AIX operating system. Day 1 Introduction to AIX Using the System AIX Documentation Files and Directories Using Files Day 2 File Permissions The vi Editor Shell Basics Using Shell Variables Day 3 Processes Controlling Processes Customizing the User Environment AIX Utilities, Part I AIX Utilities, Part I (Continued) AIX Utilities, Part II Day 4 AIX Utilities, Part II (Continued) Additional Shell Features The AIX Graphical User Interface

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an advanced course for AIX system administrators, and system support individuals with at least six months of experience in AIX. Overview Perform system problem determination and reporting procedures including analyzing error logs, creating dumps of the system, and providing needed data to the AIX Support personnel Examine and manipulate Object Data Manager databases Identify and resolve conflicts between the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) disk structures and the Object Data Manager (ODM) Complete a very basic configuration of Network Installation Manager to provide network boot support for either system installation or booting to maintenance mode Identify various types of boot and disk failures and perform the matching recovery procedures Implement advanced methods such as alternate disk install, multibos, and JFS2 snapshots to use a smaller maintenance window In this course, learn advanced AIX system administrator skills focusing on availability and problem determination and learn detailed knowledge of the ODM database where AIX maintains configuration information. Day 1 Advanced AIX administration overview The Object Data Manager Error monitoring Day 2 Network Installation Manager basics System initialization: Accessing a boot image Day 3 System initialization: rc.boot and inittab LVM metadata and related problems Disk management procedures Day 4 Disk management procedures (continued) Install and cloning techniques Advanced backup techniques Day 5 Advanced backup techniques (continued) Diagnostics The AIX system dump facility

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Companies are increasingly integrating Mac computers into Windows or other standards-based network environments. This Mac Integration Basics course examines how to best use a Mac(s) in an organization that predominantly functions with a Microsoft Windows operating system and Windows Servers. This course is also ideal for users who need to replace a Windows computer with a Mac and for IT professionals who support Mac users Directory Services Connecting a Mac to a Directory Server Using Network Account File Sharing Connecting to File Servers Turning on Personal File Sharing Email, Contacts, and Calendars Managing Internet Accounts Preferences Connecting to an Exchange Server Connecting Mail to Non-Windows Servers Adding Accounts in Mail, Contacts, and Calendars Security Built-in Security Features Creating Strong Passwords Using Two-factor Authentication Setting a Firmware Password Locking a Mac Screen Creating User Accounts Disabling Automatic Login Protecting Start-up Disk Files Ensuring that the Apps you Download are Safe Providing Network Security Printing Connecting to a Local Printer Setting up a Wireless Printer Sharing your Printer Setting up a Printer Shared by a Mac and a PC via SMB or CIFS Setting up an IP Printer Specifying Printer Features Printing from a Network Printer Instant Messaging iMessage Jabber Configuring Messages Adding Accounts Chatting on a local network with Bonjour Moving and Backing Up Content Moving Content Backing up Data with Time Machine Running Windows on a Mac Running Windows Natively or Virtually Using Office Using Cross-platform Apps Using Cross-platform Files

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to learn how to update, upgrade, and reinstall macOS Catalina, then set up and configure the new macOS. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students in this course will learn how to update, upgrade, and reinstall macOS Catalina, then set up and configure the new macOS. They will also be introduced to the command-line interface and macOS Recovery. Other course topics include: managing user accounts, system resources, Time Machine, user home folders managing file systems, storage, encryption, permissions, using hidden items, shortcuts, file archiving file sharing, metadata, Spotlight, network services, host sharing, and creating a personal firewall and much more. The students will also learn all about macOS security and password changes. In this course, students will be introduced to the command-line interface and mac OS Recovery. They will also manage user accounts and system resources. Installation and Configuration Update, Upgrade, or Reinstall macOS Set Up and Configure macOS Use the Command-Line Interface Use macOS Recovery Update macOS User Accounts Manage User Accounts Manage User Home Folders Manage Security and Privacy Manage Password Changes File Systems Manage File Systems and Storage Manage File Vault Manage Permissions and Sharing Use Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives Data Management Manage System Resources Use Metadata, Spotlight, and Siri Manage Time Machine Apps and Processes Install Apps Manage Files Manage and Troubleshoot Apps Network Configuration Manage Basic Network Settings Manage Advanced Network Settings Troubleshoot Network Issues Network Services Manage Network Services Manage Host Sharing and Personal Firewall System Management Troubleshoot Peripherals Manage Printers and Scanners Troubleshoot Startup and System Issues

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours Participants in this course will learn how to update, upgrade, and reinstall the macOS then set up and configure the new macOS. They will also be introduced to the command-line interface and macOS Recovery. Other course topics include: managing user accounts, system resources, Time Machine, user home folders managing file systems, storage, encryption, permissions, using hidden items, shortcuts, file archiving file sharing, metadata, Spotlight, network services, host sharing, and creating a personal firewall and much more. The students will also learn all about macOS security and password changes Installation and Configuration Update, Upgrade, or Reinstall macOS Set Up and Configure macOS Use the Command-Line Interface Use macOS Recovery Update macOS User Accounts Manage User Accounts Manage User Home Folders Manage Security and Privacy Manage Password Changes File Systems Manage File Systems and Storage Manage FileVault Manage Permissions and Sharing Use Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives Data Management Manage System Resources Use Metadata, Spotlight, and Siri Manage Time Machine Apps and Processes Install Apps Manage Files Manage and Troubleshoot Apps Network Configuration Manage Basic Network Settings Manage Advanced Network Settings Troubleshoot Network Issues Network Services Manage Network Services Manage Host Sharing and Personal Firewall System Management Troubleshoot Peripherals Manage Printers and Scanners Troubleshoot Startup and System Issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans macOS Support Essentials 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 macOS Support Essentials 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.

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) is commonly used to help establish safe minimum levels of maintenance, determine changes to operating procedures and help establish maintenance regimes and plans. Successful implementation can result in cost savings, machine uptime and improved risk management. But the devil's in the detail - how can you achieve these benefits and successfully implement RCM in your organisation? This programme will help you do just that. Note: this is a purely indicative outline. The content, duration, objectives and material used can all be adapted to match your specific requirements. To provide a better understanding of RCM, particularly: What, why, how and who? Opportunities and benefits Risks Cost effectiveness Note: this is a purely indicative outline. The content, duration, objectives and material used can all be adapted to match your specific requirements. 1 What is maintenance? Why maintain? Traditional maintenance methods Common current practices and trends 2 What is Reliability Centred Maintenance? Its history Its development Current usage Where can it be cost-effective? 3 How does it work? Basic features Key criteria Maintenance options Key outcomes 4 Making the business case and preparing the strategy Identifying and quantifying current risks Identifying and quantifying current costs Motivating decision-makers Identifying and empowering those who have to deliver the results Educating / gaining buy-in from interested parties 5 Implementation Identify business functions Prioritise functions Verify correct usage Identify failure modes Identify the consequences of failure Understand the failure process Specify the appropriate maintenance action(s) 6 Ongoing requirements Monitoring Recording Analysis Continuous re-evaluation 7 Open discussion Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants Course review Close

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for users who need to replace a Windows computer with a Mac and for IT professionals who support Mac users. Overview Organizations are increasingly integrating Mac computers into Windows or other standards-based network environments. This course gives both users and the IT professionals who support them the skills necessary to make integration easy. This two day Mac Integration Basics course examines how to best use a Mac(s) in an organization that predominantly functions with a Microsoft Windows operating system and Windows Servers. Directory Services Connect a Mac to an Active Directory server Share Files Connect to file servers. Turn on personal file sharing. Configure Collaborative Services Manage Internet Accounts preferences. Connect to an Exchange Server. Connect Mail to non-Windows servers. Add accounts in Mail, Contacts, and Calendars. Secure a Mac Built-In Security features. Create strong passwords. Use two-factor authentication. Set a firmware password. Lock a Mac screen. Create user accounts. Disable automatic login. Protect start-up disk files. Ensure that the apps you download are safe. Provide network security. Printing Connect to a local printer. Connect to, share, and print from network printers. Move and Back Up Content Move content. Back up content. Run Windows on a Mac Run Windows natively or virtually. Microsoft Office for macOS. Cross-platform apps. Cross-platform files. Troubleshooting How to best troubleshoot macOS. Questions & Answers