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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project managers, Scrum masters, business analysts, and team leaders looking to effectively manage their development projects using Team Foundation Server 2017. Overview The course also demonstrates how TFS facilitates the use of storyboards to prototype experiences, request stakeholder feedback, foster team collaboration, and generate reports. The final two modules of the course provide an overview of how testers and developers can work effectively using appropriate tools in the Visual Studio family. In this course, attendees will plan a new software development project and go through the steps to initiate the project using Visual Studio 2017. This includes recording requirements, creating a product backlog, and estimating effort for backlog items. Introducing the Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Family What?s new in Visual Studio 2017 Overview of the Visual Studio 2017 family Overview of product features Project workflow across the Visual Studio 2017 suite of products Initiating a New Project Organizing projects in TFS Understanding process templates Creating a new team project Setting team project properties Switching between team projects Work Item Primer Overview of work items Traceability between work items Searching and creating custom queries Work item charting and pinning charts Work item tagging Configuring project notifications Creating our Product Backlog Examining requirement types Creating backlog items Creating requirement hierarchies using features The importance of acceptance criteria Agile Estimation Introduction to estimation Using story points Planning Poker and other popular estimation techniques Adding your estimates to TFS work items Working from the Product Backlog Introducing the Kanban board Entering and editing details on the Kanban board Customizing columns, including using split columns and limiting WIP Recording our Definition of Done (DoD) Understanding the Cumulative Flow Diagram Working in Sprints Specifying your sprint schedule and your team capacity Selecting items for the sprint backlog using forecasting Decomposing requirements into tasks Using burndown charts to track progress Monitoring work using the task board Working with unparented work items Retrospectives The importance of retrospectives Conducting an efficient sprint retrospective What you should avoid in your retrospective Working with TFS Teams Configuring teams in our team project Managing work from a master backlog Allocating work to our teams Configuring iterations for TFS teams Enhancing Requirements Using Storyboards Overview of storyboarding capabilities Creating a storyboard to illustrate a requirement Linking a storyboard to a work item Getting Stakeholder Feedback Introducing the Microsoft Feedback Client Using the Microsoft Feedback Client to provide rich feedback to the team Adding continuous feedback into your workflow Fostering Team Collaboration An overview of the various clients The use of email in sharing information Choosing the appropriate client tool Creating and Customizing Reports Overview of reporting architecture Reviewing the out of the box reports Adding new reports Creating ad hoc reports using Excel Overview of Agile Testing The role of the tester in a sprint planning meeting A lap around web-based test management Creating a test plan Creating manual test cases from requirements Overview of Agile Development Using My Work to select tasks from the sprint backlog Understanding the value of linking changesets to work items The importance of unit testing Creating a continuous integration build Additional course details: Nexus Humans Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 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 Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 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 target audience for this course includes: Software testers (both technical and user acceptance testers), Test analysts, Test engineers, Test consultants, Software developers, Managers including test managers, project managers, quality managers. Overview By the end of this course, an attendee should be able to: perform effective testing of software, be aware of techniques and standards, have an awareness of what testing tools can achieve, where to find more information about testing, and establish the basic steps of the testing process. This is an ISTQB certification in software testing for the US. In this course you will study all of the basic aspects of software testing and QA, including a comprehensive overview of tasks, methods, and techniques for effectively testing software. This course prepares you for the ISTQB Foundation Level exam. Passing the exam will grant you an ISTQB CTFL certification. Fundamentals of Testing What is Testing? Typical Objectives of Testing Testing and Debugging Why is Testing Necessary? Testing?s Contributions to Success Quality Assurance and Testing Errors, Defects, and Failures Defects, Root Causes and Effects Seven Testing Principles Test Process Test Process in Context Test Activities and Tasks Test Work Products Traceability between the Test Basis and Test Work Products The Psychology of Testing Human Psychology and Testing Tester?s and Developer?s Mindsets Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle Software Development Lifecycle Models Software Development and Software Testing Software Development Lifecycle Models in Context Test Levels Component Testing Integration Testing System Testing Acceptance Testing Test Types Functional Testing Non-functional Testing White-box Testing Change-related Testing Test Types and Test Levels Maintenance Testing Triggers for Maintenance Impact Analysis for Maintenance Static Testing Static Testing Basics Work Products that Can Be Examined by Static Testing Benefits of Static Testing Differences between Static and Dynamic Testing Review Process Work Product Review Process Roles and responsibilities in a formal review Review Types Applying Review Techniques Success Factors for Reviews Test Techniques Categories of Test Techniques Choosing Test Techniques Categories of Test Techniques and Their Characteristics Black-box Test Techniques Equivalence Partitioning Boundary Value Analysis Decision Table Testing State Transition Testing Use Case Testing White-box Test Techniques Statement Testing and Coverage Decision Testing and Coverage The Value of Statement and Decision Testing Experience-based Test Techniques Error Guessing Exploratory Testing Checklist-based Testing Test Management Test Organization Independent Testing Tasks of a Test Manager and Tester Test Planning and Estimation Purpose and Content of a Test Plan Test Strategy and Test Approach Entry Criteria and Exit Criteria (Definition of Ready and Definition of Done) Test Execution Schedule Factors Influencing the Test Effort Test Estimation Techniques Test Monitoring and Control Metrics Used in Testing Purposes, Contents, and Audiences for Test Reports Configuration Management Risks and Testing Definition of Risk Product and Project Risks Risk-based Testing and Product Quality Defect Management Tool Support for Testing Test Tool Considerations Test Tool Classification Benefits and Risks of Test Automation Special Considerations for Test Execution and Test Management Tools Effective Use of Tools Main Principles for Tool Selection Pilot Projects for Introducing a Tool into an Organization Success Factors for Tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans ISTQB Software Testing Certification Training - Foundation Level (CTFL) 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 ISTQB Software Testing Certification Training - Foundation Level (CTFL) 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 Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon should enroll in this course. These individuals are responsible for the creation, maintenance, and or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Additional duties can include the implementation, support, and administration of an organization's end-user computing infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Assess the business and application requirements of an environment Analyze design choices and design an EUC infrastructure architecture that addresses the needs of the environment Design an EUC architecture that addresses the needs of the organization and follows VMware best practices Document a design that can be implemented Design a comprehensive VMware EUC solution This five-day course presents a methodology for designing a VMware end-user computing (EUC) solution. The design methodology includes recommendations for the types of information and data that must be gathered and analyzed to make sound design decisions for the client systems, the desktop options, the VMware vSphere© infrastructure, VMware Horizon©, VMware Horizon© Cloud ServiceTM, VMware Workspace ONE© UEM, VMware Workspace ONE© AccessTM, VMware NSX-TTM, and VMware Unified Access GatewayTM. VMware best practices are presented for each phase of the design process. In this course, you apply your new knowledge by working with other participants to design a VMware EUC solution for a real-world project. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMWare EUC Design Methodology Recognize the characteristics of a good design. Identify the phases of VMware EUC Design Methodology Presenting Solutions to Executive Management Identify behaviors that can affect team performance negatively List common mistakes when working in a team Describe how to tailor a presentation to the company?s values, and stakeholders? backgrounds and roles List questions you should ask to identify how to address a problem a client is trying to solve Infrastructure Assessment and Services Definition Define customer business objective Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes Horizon Architecture and Components Determine the components required for a Horizon on-premises or Horizon Cloud deployment Implement the design considerations and recommendations for various Horizon components Analyze the use-case scenarios for various the Horizon deployment options Component Design: Horizon Pods Design a single-site Horizon desktop block and pod configuration for a given use case Design Cloud Pod Architecture for multisite pool access Design Control Plane Services Architecture for multisite pool access Component Design: App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Identify the functionalities of the components in App Volumes Logical Architecture Implement the recommended practices when designing an application delivery mechanism using App Volumes Component Design: Workspace ONE Map the Horizon desktop building block and the Horizon management building block to VMware vSphere. Identify factors and design decisions that determine the sizing for ESXi hosts Workspace ONE & Horizon Infrastructure Design Design the environment resources required to support a Workspace ONE and Horizon deployment Identify factors and design decisions that determine the sizing for ESXi host Discuss the factors that determine the sizing for shared storage Identify the design decisions related to bandwidth utilization Discuss the implications of using load balancing and traffic management Identify factors and design decisions that determine the sizing of the Azure pods Design Integration and Delivery List the platform components that needs to be integrated along with their dependent services. Integrate Workspace ONE and Horizon platform components. Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware End User Computing: Design 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 End User Computing: Design 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 System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Cisco SD-WAN solution and how modes of operation differ in traditional WAN versus SD-WAN Describe options for Cisco SD-WAN cloud and on-premises deployment Explain how to deploy WAN Edge devices Review the Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) process and examine technical specifics for on-premises deployment Review the device configuration template and describe new features of device configuration templates Describe options for providing scalability, high availability, and redundancy Explain how dynamic routing protocols are deployed in an SD-WAN environment, on the service side and transport side Describe Cisco SD-WAN policy concepts, which includes how policies are defined, attached, distributed, and applied Define and implement advanced control policies, such as policies for custom topologies and service insertion Identify and implement advanced data policies, such as policies for traffic engineering and QoS Define and implement an Application-Aware Routing (AAR) policy Implement Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp options Describe Cisco SD-WAN security components and integration Describe how to design pure and hybrid Cisco SD-WAN solutions, as well as how to perform a migration to Cisco SD-WAN Describe Cisco SD-WAN Day-2 operations, such as monitoring, reporting, logging, troubleshooting, and upgrading Describe Cisco SD-WAN support for multicast The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v2.0 course gives you training about how to design, deploy, configure, and manage your Cisco© Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution in a large-scale live network, including how to migrate from legacy WAN to SD-WAN. You will learn best practices for configuring routing protocols in the data center and the branch, as well as how to implement advanced control, data, and application-aware policies. The course also covers SD-WAN deployment and migration options, placement of controllers, how to deploy WAN Edge devices, and how to configure Direct Internet Access (DIA) breakout. The course looks at the different Cisco SD-WAN security options available, such as application-aware enterprise firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), URL filtering, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) proxy, and Cisco Umbrella© Secure Internet Gateway (SIG). This course helps you prepare to take the Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415 ENSDWI) exam which is part of the CCNP© Enterprise certification. You will also earn 32 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification. Course outline Examining the Cisco SD WAN Architecture Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options Deploying WAN Edge Devices Onboarding WAN Edge Devices with ZTP and PnP Using Device Configuration Templates Exploring Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability Enabling Service-Side and Transport-Side Routing Understanding Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration Basics Defining Advanced Control Policies Implementing AAR Examining Direct Internet Access and Cloud Deployment Options Exploring Cisco SD-WAN Security Designing and Migrating to Cisco SD-WAN Performing Cisco SD-WAN Network Management and Troubleshooting Examining Cisco SD-WAN Multicast Support Lab outline Deploy Cisco SD-WAN Controllers Add a WAN Edge Router Using ZTP Deploy Cisco SD-WAN Device Using Configuration Templates Configure Cisco SD-WAN Controller Affinity Implement Service Side Routing Protocols Implement Transport Location (TLOC) Extensions Implement Control Policies Implement Data Policies Implement Application-Aware Routing Implement Branch and Regional Internet Breakouts Migrate Branch Sites Perform Cisco SD-WAN Software Upgrade Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) 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 Cisco Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared for experienced skilled Java developers, software developers, data scientists, machine learning experts or others who wish to transtion their coding skills to Scala, learning how to code in Scala and apply it in a practical way. This is not a basic class. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor you'll: Get comfortable with Scala's core principles and unique features, helping you navigate the language confidently and boosting your programming skills. Discover the power of functional programming and learn techniques that will make your code more efficient,maintainable, and enjoyable to write. Become proficient in creating dynamic web applications using the Play Framework, and easily connect to databases with the user-friendly Slick library. Master concurrency programming with Akka, empowering you to build scalable and fault-tolerant applications that excel in performance. Enhance your testing skills using ScalaTest and ScalaCheck, ensuring the reliability and quality of your Scala applications, while having fun in the process. Explore the fascinating world of generative AI and GPT technologies, and learn how to integrate them into your projects,adding a touch of innovation and intelligence to your Scala solutions. If your team requires different topics, additional skills or a custom approach, our team will collaborate with you to adjust the course to focus on your specific learning objectives and goals. Discover the power of Scala programming in our comprehensive, hands-on technical training course designed specifically for experienced object-oriented (OO) developers. Scala is a versatile programming language that combines the best of both OO and functional programming paradigms, making it ideal for a wide range of projects, from web applications to big data processing and machine learning. By mastering Scala, you'll be able to develop more efficient, scalable, and maintainable applications. Fast Track to Scala Programming for OO / Java Developers is a four day hands-on course covers the core principles of Scala, functional programming, web application development, database connectivity, concurrency programming, testing, and interoperability between Scala and Java. Additionally, you'll explore cutting-edge generative AI and GPT technologies, learning how to integrate them into your Scala applications for intelligent suggestions or automation. Throughout the course you?ll explore the latest tools and best practices in the Scala ecosystem, gaining valuable knowledge and experience that can be directly applied to your day-to-day work. With 50% of the course content dedicated to hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience applying the concepts you've learned across various projects, such as building functional web applications, connecting to databases, designing modular components, and implementing concurrency. Upon completing the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the language and its features, empowering you to confidently apply your new skills in data science and machine learning projects. You'll exit well-prepared to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable Scala applications, regardless of the complexity of your projects. Introduction to Scala Scala features and benefits Comparing Scala with Java and other OO languages Installing Scala and setting up the development environment Object-Oriented Programming in Scala Classes and objects Traits, mixins, and inheritance Companion objects and factories Encapsulation and polymorphism Functional Programming Basics Pure functions and referential transparency Higher-order functions and currying Immutability and persistent data structures Pattern matching and recursion Having Fun with Functional Data Structures Lists, sets, and maps in Scala Folding and reducing operations Stream processing and lazy evaluation For-comprehensions Building Web Applications in Functional Style Introduction to Play Framework Functional web routing and request handling JSON handling with Play-JSON Middleware and functional composition Connecting to a Database Introduction to Slick library Database configuration and setup Querying and updating with Slick Transactions and error handling Building Scalable and Extensible Components Modular architecture and design patterns Dependency injection with MacWire Type classes and type-level programming Implicit parameters and conversions Concurrency Programming & Akka Introduction to Akka framework and Actor model Actor systems and message passing Futures and Promises Supervision and fault tolerance Building Confidence with Testing Introduction to ScalaTest and ScalaCheck Unit testing and property-based testing Test-driven development in Scala Mocking and integration testing Interoperability between Scala and Java Calling Java code from Scala Using Java libraries in Scala projects Converting Java collections to Scala collections Writing Scala code that can be called from Java Using Generative AI and GPT Technologies in Scala Programming Overview of GPT and generative AI Integrating GPT with Scala applications Use cases and practical examples

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is open to engineers, administrators, and security-minded users of public, private, and hybrid cloud infrastructures responsible for implementing security in cloud environments: Security architects Cloud architects Security engineers Cloud engineers System engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Contrast the various cloud service and deployment models. Implement the Cisco Security Solution for SaaS using Cisco Cloudlock Micro Services. Deploy cloud security solutions using Cisco AMP for Endpoints, Cisco Umbrella, and Cisco Cloud Email Security. Define Cisco cloud security solutions for protection and visibility using Cisco virtual appliances and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud. Describe the network as a sensor and enforcer using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise, and Cisco TrustSec. Implement Cisco Firepower NGFW Virtual (NGFWv) and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud to provide protection and visibility in AWS environments. Explain how to protect the cloud management infrastructure by using specific examples, defined best practices, and AWS reporting capabilities. This course shows you how to implement Cisco© cloud security solutions to secure access to the cloud, workloads in the cloud, and software as a service (SaaS) user accounts, applications, and data. This course covers usage of Cisco Cloudlock, Cisco Umbrella?, Cisco Cloud Email Security, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints, Cisco Stealthwatch© Cloud and Enterprise, Cisco Firepower© NGFW (next-generation firewall), and more. Introducing the Cloud and Cloud Security Describe the Evolution of Cloud Computing Explain the Cloud Service Models Explore the Security Responsibilities Within the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Service Model Explore the Security Responsibilities Within the Platform as a Service (PaaS) Service Model Explore the Security Responsibilities Within the SaaS Service Model Describe Cloud Deployment Models Describe Cloud Security Basics Implementing the Cisco Security Solution for SaaS Access Control Explore Security Challenges for Customers Using SaaS Describe User and Entity Behavior Analytics, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Apps Firewall Describe Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Describe Cisco CloudLock as the CASB Describe OAuth and OAuth Attacks Deploying Cisco Cloud-Based Security Solutions for Endpoints and Content Security Describe Cisco Cloud Security Solutions for Endpoints Describe AMP for Endpoints Architecture Describe Cisco Umbrella Describe Cisco Cloud Email Security Design Comprehensive Endpoint Security Introducing Cisco Security Solutions for Cloud Protection and Visibility Describe Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Describe Cisco Secure Architectures for Enterprises (Cisco SAFE) Describe Cisco NGFWv/Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Describe Cisco ASAv Describe Cisco Services Router 1000V Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud Describe Cisco Tetration Cloud Zero-Trust Model Describing the Network as the Sensor and Enforcer Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise Describe Cisco ISE Functions and Personas Describe Cisco TrustSec Describe Cisco Stealthwatch and Cisco ISE Integration Describe Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) Implementing Cisco Security Solutions in AWS Explain AWS Security Offerings Describe AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Discover Cisco Security Solutions in AWS Explain Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud in AWS Describing Cloud Security Management Describe Cloud Management and APIs Explain API Protection Illustrate an API Example: Integrate to ISE Using pxGrid Identify SecDevOps Best Practices Illustrate a Cisco Cloud Security Management Tool Example: Cisco Defense Orchestrator Illustrate a Cisco Cloud Security Management Tool Example: Cisco CloudCenter? Describe Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Describe AWS Reporting Tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Securing Cloud Deployments with Cisco Technologies v1.0 (SECCLD) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Securing Cloud Deployments with Cisco Technologies v1.0 (SECCLD) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced VMware vSphere administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components Describe the different vSAN deployment options Detail vSAN cluster requirements and considerations Apply recommended vSAN design considerations and capacity sizing practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Explain Maintenance Mode use and its impacts on vSAN Apply best practices for vSAN network configurations Manually configure a vSAN cluster using VMware vSphere Client™ Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Understand and apply vSAN storage policies Define encryption in the vSAN cluster Describe the architecture and use cases for stretched clusters Describe the architecture and use cases for two-node clusters Understand the steps involved in creating the vSAN iSCSI target services This two-day, hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN? cluster. In this course, you are taught the many considerations that the end vSAN configuration has on the initial planning of the vSAN datastore. You also perform a fully manual configuration of a vSAN cluster. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSAN Describe vSAN architecture Identify vSAN objects and components Describe the advantages of object-based storage Describe the difference between All-Flash and Hybrid vSAN architecture Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Discuss the vSAN integration and compatibility with other VMware technologies Planning a vSAN Cluster Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Apply vSAN cluster planning and deployment best practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Identify vSAN networking features and requirements Describe ways of controlling traffic in a vSAN environment Recognize best practices for vSAN network configurations Deploying a vSAN Cluster Deploy and configure a vSAN cluster using the Cluster Quickstart wizard Manually configure a vSAN cluster using vSphere Client Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Using VMware vSphere© High Availability with vSAN Understand vSAN cluster maintenance capabilities Describe the difference between implicit and explicit fault domains Create explicit fault domains vSAN Storage Policies Describe a vSAN object Describe how objects are split into components Explain the purpose of witness components Explain how vSAN stores large objects View object and component placement on the vSAN datastore Explain how storage policies work with vSAN Define and create a virtual machine storage policy Apply and modify virtual machine storage policies Change virtual machine storage policies dynamically Identify virtual machine storage policy compliance status Introduction to Advanced vSAN Configurations Define and configure compression and deduplication in the vSAN cluster Define and configure encryption in the vSAN cluster Understand the remote vSAN datastore topology Identify the operations involved in managing the remote vSAN datastore Understand the steps involved in creating the vSAN iSCSI target service vSAN Stretched and Two-Node Clusters Describe the architecture and use cases for stretched clusters Detail the deployment and replacement of a vSAN witness node Describe the architecture and uses case for two-node clusters Explain the benefits of vSphere HA and vSphere Site Recovery Manager in a vSAN stretched cluster Explain storage policies for vSAN stretched cluster Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSAN: Plan and Deploy [v7] 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 vSAN: Plan and Deploy [v7] 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 intended for information technology (IT) professionals who need to improve their expertise in Windows Server 2016 in the area of storage and compute functionality. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Configure and install Windows Server 2016 Manage Server Core, server upgrade and migration strategy Understand storage options Manage partition table formats Manage basic and dynamic disks, file systems Manage virtual hard disks, and drive hardware Manage disks and volumes Select and manage proper storage solutions for a specific scenario Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication implementation Configure and Manage Microsoft Hyper-V, virtual machines and Hyper-V containers Configure disaster recovery technologies Manage and Configure failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines Configure, plan and implement a Network Load Balancing (NLB) Work with deployment images This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who have basic knowledge of Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who have primary responsibility of managing storage and computing by using Windows Server 2016. Professionals who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.This course covers content that was in retired Microsoft Course 20740. Module 1: Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads Introducing Windows Server 2016 Preparing and installing Server Core Preparing for upgrades and migrations Migrating server roles and workloads Windows Server activation models Module 2: Configuring local storage Managing disks in Windows Server Managing volumes in Windows Server Module 3: Implementing enterprise storage solutions Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO Configuring sharing in Windows Server 2016 Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication Implementing Storage Spaces Managing Storage Spaces Implementing Data Deduplication Module 5: Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machines Overview of Hyper-V Installing Hyper-V Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines Managing virtual machines Module 6: Deploying and managing Windows and Hyper-V containers Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016 Preparing for containers Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker Module 7: Overview of high availability and disaster recovery Defining levels of availability Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines Backing up and restoring by using Windows Server Backup High Availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016 Module 8: Implementing failover clustering Planning a failover cluster Creating and configuring a new failover cluster Maintaining a failover cluster Troubleshooting a failover cluster Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering Module 9: Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Overview of yhe integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with failover clustering Implementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters Key features for VMs in a clustered environment Module 10: Implementing Network Load Balancing Overview of NLB Configuring an NLB cluster Planning an NLB implementation Module 11: Creating and managing deployment images Introduction to deployment images Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT Virtual machine environments for different workloads Module 12: Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations WSUS overview and deployment options Update management process with WSUS Overview of Windows PowerShell DSC Overview of Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools Using Performance Monitor Monitoring event logs Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 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 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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

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