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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Software Engineers and DevOps professionals working in an Enterprise developing mission critical line of business applications. Overview By the end of this course, students will be able to: Assess the advantages of a containerized software development & deployment Use Docker engine features necessary for running containerized applications Utilize Swarm and Kubernetes orchestrators to deploy, maintain, and scale a distributed application Describe the essential patterns used in a highly distributed EE application Understand how to configure EE applications for different environments without code changes Produce and containerize scalable, accessible, and fault-tolerant EE applications Apply different debugging and testing techniques to containerized EE applications The Docker Fundamentals + Enterprise Operations Bundle includes the full Docker for Enterprise Operations course as well as the prerequisite Docker Fundamentals course run back to back in a single intensive training experience. The Docker Fundamentals training course features the foundational concepts and practices of containerization on a single Docker node. The course offers learners the opportunity to assimilate basic container orchestration and how to scale Docker across multiple nodes in a simple swarm cluster. This course provides essential foundational knowledge for subsequent Docker courses. As the follow-on to the Docker Fundamentals course, Docker for Enterprise Operations is a role-based course is designed for Docker Operations teams to accelerate their Docker journey in the enterprise. The course covers in-depth core advanced features of Docker EE and best practices to apply these features at scale with enterprise workloads. Platform Availability: Linux, Windows (Fundamentals Only). Introducing Docker Containerization Fundamentals Creating Images Docker Volumes Docker Networking Basics Introduction to Docker Compose Introduction to Swarm Mode Introduction to Kubernetes Secrets Fundamentals Signature Assignment Distributed Application Architecture Sample Application Edit and Continue Debugging Docker Compose Testing Service Discovery Defensive Programming Logging and Error Handling Health Checks Secrets Configuration Management Development Pipeline Overview Universal Control Plane Docker Trusted Registry Repository Automation Build Server

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Application developers who want to increase their understanding of Spring and Spring Boot with hands-on experience and a focus on fundamentals Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Spring configuration using Java Configuration and Annotations Aspect oriented programming with Spring Testing Spring applications using JUnit 5 Spring Data Access - JDBC, JPA and Spring Data Spring Transaction Management Simplifying application development with Spring Boot Spring Boot auto-configuration, starters and properties Build a simple REST application using Spring Boot, embedded Web Server and fat JARs or classic WARs Implementing REST client applications using RestTemplate and WebClient Spring Security Enable and extend metrics and monitoring capabilities using Spring Boot actuator Utilize Spring Boot enhancements to testing This course offers hands-on experience with the major features of Spring and Spring Boot, which includes configuration, data access, REST, AOP, auto-configuration, actuator, security, and Spring testing framework to build enterprise and microservices applications. On completion, participants will have a foundation for creating enterprise and cloud-ready applications. Introduction to Spring Java configuration and the Spring application context @Configuration and @Bean annotations @Import: working with multiple configuration files Defining bean scopes Launching a Spring Application and obtaining Beans Spring JAVA Configuration: A Deeper Look External properties & Property sources Environment abstraction Using bean profiles Spring Expression Language (SpEL) Annotation-based Dependency Injection Component scanning Autowiring using @Autowired Java configuration versus annotations, mixing. Lifecycle annotations: @PostConstruct and @PreDestroy Stereotypes and meta-annotations Factory Pattern in Spring Using Spring FactoryBeans Advanced Spring: How Does Spring Work Internally? The Spring Bean Lifecycle The BeanFactoryPostProcessor interception point The BeanPostProcessor interception point Spring Bean Proxies @Bean method return types Aspect-oriented programming What problems does AOP solve? Defining pointcut expressions Implementing various types of advice Testing a Spring-based Application Spring and Test-Driven Development Spring 5 integration testing with JUnit 5 Application context caching and the @Dirties Context annotation Profile selection with @Active Profiles Easy test data setup with @Sql Data Accss and JDBC with Spring How Spring integrates with existing data access technologies Data Access Exception hierarchy Spring?s Jdbc Template Database Transactions with Spring Transactions overview Transaction management with Spring Transaction propagation and rollback rules Transactions and integration testing Spring Boot Introduction Introduction to Spring Boot Features Value Proposition of Spring Boot Creating a simple Boot application using Spring Initializer website Spring Boot Dependencies, Auto-configuration, and Runtime Dependency management using Spring Boot starters How auto-configuration works Configuration properties Overriding auto-configuration Using Command Line Runner JPA with Spring and Spring Data Quick introduction to ORM with JPA Benefits of using Spring with JPA JPA configuration in Spring Configuring Spring JPA using Spring Boot Spring Data JPA dynamic repositories Spring MVC Architecture and Overview Introduction to Spring MVC and request processing Controller method signatures Using @Controller, @RestController and @GetMapping annotations Configuring Spring MVC with Spring Boot Spring Boot packaging options, JAR or WAR Rest with Spring MVC An introduction to the REST architectural style Controlling HTTP response codes with @ResponseStatus Implementing REST with Spring MVC, @RequestMapping, @RequestBody and @ResponseBody Spring MVC?s HttpMessageConverters and automatic content negotiation Spring Security What problems does Spring Security solve? Configuring authentication Implementing authorization by intercepting URLs Authorization at the Java method level Understanding the Spring Security filter chain Spring security testing Actuators, Metrics and Health Indicators Exposing Spring Boot Actuator endpoints Custom Metrics Health Indicators Creating custom Health Indicators External monitoring systems Spring Boot Testing Enhancements Spring Boot testing overview Integration testing using @SpringBootTest Web slice testing with MockMvc framework Slices to test different layers of the application Spring Security Oauth (Optional Topic) OAuth 2 Overview Implementing OAuth 2 using Spring Security OAuth Reactive Applications with Spring (Optional Topic) Overview of Reactive Programming concepts Reactive Programming support in Spring Using Spring?s reactive WebClient Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Spring: Core Training 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 Spring: Core Training 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 for support staff for AIX on POWER systems Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: - Distinguish Korn and bash shell specific features - Use utilities such as sed and awk to manipulate data - Understand system shell scripts such as /etc/shutdown - Write useful shell scripts to aid system administration This course will teach you how to use shell scripts and utilities for practical system administration of AIX (or other UNIX) operating systems. Basic shell conceptsFlow control in a shell ScriptFunctions and typesetShell features such as arithmetic and string handlingUsing regular expressionsUsing sed, awk and other AIX utilities

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This introduction to Spring development course requires that incoming students possess solid Java programming skills and practical hands-on Java experience. This class is geared for experienced Java developers who are new to Spring, who wish to understand how and when to use Spring in Java and JEE applications. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment, students will review configuration basics of the Spring framework. The course then moves into Spring Boot, providing in-depth content and experience working with Spring Boot to accomplish a variety of tasks. In addition to working through the Spring Actuator, students work extensively at testing and debugging Spring Boot applications. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' application development and Spring experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, led by our expert practitioner, students will: Review the concept of Java-based configuration Become familiar with the conditionally loading bean definitions and Application Contexts Understand how to leverage the power of Spring Boot Use Spring Boot to create and work with JPA repositories Use Spring Boot to work in conjunction with Spring Cloud Understand the Spring Cloud project and how it relates to general Cloud concepts and practices Work with Spring Cloud configuration and the Config Client The Spring framework is an application framework that provides a lightweight container that supports the creation of simple-to-complex components in a non-invasive fashion. Spring's flexibility and transparency is congruent and supportive of incremental development and testing. The framework's structure supports the layering of functionality such as persistence, transactions, view-oriented frameworks, and enterprise systems and capabilities. Introduction to Spring Boot and Spring Cloud is a hands-on Spring training course geared for experienced Java developers who need to understand what the Spring Boot is in terms of today's systems and architectures, and how to use Spring in conjunction with other technologies and frameworks. This course targets Spring Boot 2, which includes full support for Java 8 and JEE 7 (earlier versions of Java and JEE continue to be supported). Spring supports the use of lambda expressions and method references in many of its APIs. Spring makes enterprise development easier. Spring simplifies common tasks and encourages good design based on programming to interfaces. Spring makes your application easier to configure and reduces the need for many JEE design patterns. Spring puts the OO design back into your enterprise application, and it integrates nicely with many view technologies and the new features of HTML5. Introduction to Spring The Spring Framework Configuring Spring Managed Beans Defining Bean dependencies Spring Cloud Spring Boot Additional Configuration Spring Cloud Project Introduction to Spring Boot Working with Spring Boot Spring AOP Introduction to Aspect Oriented Programming Spring Cloud Config Spring Cloud Registry and Discovery Spring AOP Spring Boot 2 Spring Boot Actuator Developing in Spring Boot Thymeleaf Spring Cloud GateWay Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Spring Boot and Spring Cloud (TT3324) 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 Introduction to Spring Boot and Spring Cloud (TT3324) 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 designed for students who want to learn the R programming language, particularly students who want to leverage R for data analysis and data science tasks in their organization. The course is also designed for students with an interest in applying statistics to real-world problems. A typical student in this course should have several years of experience with computing technology, along with a proficiency in at least one other programming language. Overview In this course, you will use R to perform common data science tasks.You will: Set up an R development environment and execute simple code. Perform operations on atomic data types in R, including characters, numbers, and logicals. Perform operations on data structures in R, including vectors, lists, and data frames. Write conditional statements and loops. Structure code for reuse with functions and packages. Manage data by loading and saving datasets, manipulating data frames, and more. Analyze data through exploratory analysis, statistical analysis, and more. Create and format data visualizations using base R and ggplot2. Create simple statistical models from data. In our data-driven world, organizations need the right tools to extract valuable insights from that data. The R programming language is one of the tools at the forefront of data science. Its robust set of packages and statistical functions makes it a powerful choice for analyzing data, manipulating data, performing statistical tests on data, and creating predictive models from data. Likewise, R is notable for its strong data visualization tools, enabling you to create high-quality graphs and plots that are incredibly customizable. This course will teach you the fundamentals of programming in R to get you started. It will also teach you how to use R to perform common data science tasks and achieve data-driven results for the business. Lesson 1: Setting Up R and Executing Simple Code Topic A: Set Up the R Development Environment Topic B: Write R Statements Lesson 2: Processing Atomic Data Types Topic A: Process Characters Topic B: Process Numbers Topic C: Process Logicals Lesson 3: Processing Data Structures Topic A: Process Vectors Topic B: Process Factors Topic C: Process Data Frames Topic D: Subset Data Structures Lesson 4: Writing Conditional Statements and Loops Topic A: Write Conditional Statements Topic B: Write Loops Lesson 5: Structuring Code for Reuse Topic A: Define and Call Functions Topic B: Apply Loop Functions Topic C: Manage R Packages Lesson 6: Managing Data in R Topic A: Load Data Topic B: Save Data Topic C: Manipulate Data Frames Using Base R Topic D: Manipulate Data Frames Using dplyr Topic E: Handle Dates and Times Lesson 7: Analyzing Data in R Topic A: Examine Data Topic B: Explore the Underlying Distribution of Data Topic C: Identify Missing Values Lesson 8: Visualizing Data in R Topic A: Plot Data Using Base R Functions Topic B: Plot Data Using ggplot2 Topic C: Format Plots in ggplot2 Topic D: Create Combination Plots Lesson 9: Modeling Data in R Topic A: Create Statistical Models in R Topic B: Create Machine Learning Models in R

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who is new to software development and wants, or needs, to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of coding and basics of C++ and object-oriented programming concepts. This course is for Non-Developers, or anyone who wants to have a basic understanding of and learn how to code C++ applications and syntax Overview Companies are constantly challenged to keep their applications, development projects, products, services (and programmers!) up to speed with the latest industry tools, skills, technologies and practices to stay ahead in the ever-shifting markets that make up today's fiercely competitive business landscape. The need for application, web and mobile developers and coders is seemingly endless as technologies regularly change and grow to meet the modern needs of demanding industries and clients. C++ and Programming Basics for Non-Programmers is a five-day, basic-level training course geared for IT candidates who have little or no prior experience in computer programming. Throughout this gentle introduction to programming and C++, students will learn to create applications and libraries using C++ using best practices and sound OO development techniques for writing object-oriented programs in C++. Special emphasis is placed on object-oriented concepts and best practices throughout the training. Fundamentals of the Program Development Cycle Computer Architecture The Notion of Algorithms Source Code vs. Machine Code Compile-Time vs. Run-Time Software Program Architecture Standalone Client/Server Distributed Web-Enabled IDE (Interactive Development Environment) Concepts Looping Constructs Counter-Controlled Repetition Sentinel-Controlled Repetition Nested Control Constructs break and continue Statements Structured Programming Best Practices Writing Methods (Functions) Static vs. Dynamic Allocation Declaring Methods Declaring Methods with Multiple Parameters Method-Call Stack Scope of Declarations Argument Promotion and Casting Designing Methods for Reusability Method Overloading Arrays Purpose of Arrays Declaring and Instantiating Arrays Passing Arrays to Methods Multidimensional Arrays Variable-Length Argument Lists Using Command-Line Arguments Using Environment Variables Deeper Into Classes and Objects Controlling Access to Class Members Referencing the Current Object Using this Overloading Constructors Default and No-Argument Constructors Composition of Classes Garbage Collection and Destructors The finalize Method Static Class Members Defining Classes Using Inheritance Application Development Fundamentals Structure of a C++ Program Memory Concepts Fundamental Data Type Declarations Fundamental I/O Concepts Fundamental Operators Arithmetic Operators Logical Operators Precedence and Associativity Building and Deploying a C++ Program Superclasses and Subclasses Advantages of Using Inheritance protected Class Members Constructors in Subclasses Increasing Convenience by Using Polymorphism Purpose of Polymorphic Behavior The Concept of a Signature Abstract Classes and Methods final Methods and Classes Purpose of Interfaces Using and Creating Interfaces Common Interfaces of the C++ API Files and Streams Concept of a Stream Class File Sequential Access Object Serialization to/from Sequential Access Files Fundamental Searching and Sorting Introduction to Searching Algorithms Linear Search Binary Search Introduction to Sorting Algorithms Selection Sort Insertion Sort Merge Sort Fundamental Data Structures Dynamic Memory Allocation Linked Lists Stacks Queues Trees Exception Handling Types of Exceptions Exception Handling Overview Introduction to Classes and Objects Classes, Objects and Methods Object Instances Declaring and Instantiating a C++ Object Declaring Methods set and get Methods Initiating Objects with Constructors Primitive Types vs. Reference Types Flow Control Conditional Constructs Exception Class Hierarchy Extending Exception Classes When to Throw or Assert Exceptions Formatted Output printf Syntax Conversion Characters Specifying Field Width and Precision Using Flags to Alter Appearance Printing Literals and Escape Sequences Formatting Output with Class Formatter Strings, Characters and Regular Expressions Fundamentals of Characters and Strings String Class String Operations StringBuilder Class Character Class StringTokenizer Class Regular Expressions Regular Expression Syntax Pattern Class Matcher Class Fundamental GUI Programming Concepts Overview of Swing Components Displaying Text and Graphics in a Window Event Handling with Nested Classes GUI Event Types and Listener Interfaces Mouse Event Handling Layout Managers Additional course details: Nexus Humans C Plus Plus and Programming Basics for Non-Programmers (TTCP2000) 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 C Plus Plus and Programming Basics for Non-Programmers (TTCP2000) 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 If you have worked in C++ but want to learn how to make the most of this language, especially for large projects, this course is for you. Overview By the end of this course, you'll have developed programming skills that will set you apart from other C++ programmers. After completing this course, you will be able to: Delve into the anatomy and workflow of C++ Study the pros and cons of different approaches to coding in C++ Test, run, and debug your programs Link object files as a dynamic library Use templates, SFINAE, constexpr if expressions and variadic templates Apply best practice to resource management This course begins with advanced C++ concepts by helping you decipher the sophisticated C++ type system and understand how various stages of compilation convert source code to object code. You'll then learn how to recognize the tools that need to be used in order to control the flow of execution, capture data, and pass data around. By creating small models, you'll even discover how to use advanced lambdas and captures and express common API design patterns in C++. As you cover later lessons, you'll explore ways to optimize your code by learning about memory alignment, cache access, and the time a program takes to run. The concluding lesson will help you to maximize performance by understanding modern CPU branch prediction and how to make your code cache-friendly. Anatomy of Portable C++ Software Managing C++ Projects Writing Readable Code No Ducks Allowed ? Types and Deduction C++ Types Creating User Types Structuring our Code No Ducks Allowed ? Templates and Deduction Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Interfaces Templates ? Generic Programming Type Aliases ? typedef and using Class Templates No Leaks Allowed ? Exceptions and Resources Exceptions in C++ RAII and the STL Move Semantics Name Lookup Caveat Emptor Separation of Concerns ? Software Architecture, Functions, and Variadic Templates Function Objects and Lambda Expressions Variadic Templates The Philosophers' Dinner ? Threads and Concurrency Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Threaded Execution Review Synchronization, Data Hazards, and Race Conditions Future, Promises, and Async Streams and I/O File I/O Implementation Classes String I/O Implementation I/O Manipulators Making Additional Streams Using Macros Everybody Falls, It's How You Get Back Up ? Testing and Debugging Assertions Unit Testing and Mock Testing Understanding Exception Handling Breakpoints, Watchpoints, and Data Visualization Need for Speed ? Performance and Optimization Performance Measurement Runtime Profiling Optimization Strategies Cache Friendly Code

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for SharePoint administrators who work in a Windows network environment. At least one year of experience managing SharePoint servers and using PowerShell is recommended. Overview At Course Completion?Configure SharePoint Servers using PowerShell?Manage SharePoint Server Administration with PowerShell?Manage SharePoint Server Maintenance with PowerShell This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell to administer SharePoint Servers. Students will learn how to manage day-to-day and automated tasks carried out by SharePoint Administrators. Install and Configure SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Overview Preparing the Server Configure Server Features Configure Prerequisite Applications Install SharePoint Software Configure SharePoint Farm Review Lab 1: Configure SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Administering SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Overview Administering Users and Groups Administering the Farm Administering Shared Services & Features Administering Sites Administering Databases Review Lab 1: Administering SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Maintaining SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Overview Managing Backups / Restores Monitoring and Auditing Managing Notifications Scheduling Tasks Review Lab 1: Maintaining SharePoint Servers with PowerShell

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for administrators in a Microsoft-centric environment who want to build reusable units of automation, automate business processes, and enable less-technical colleagues to accomplish administrative tasks. Overview Describe the correct patterns for building modularized tools in Windows PowerShell Build highly modularized functions that comply with native PowerShell patterns Build controller scripts that expose user interfaces and automate business processes Manage data in a variety of formats Write automated tests for tools Debug tools This course covers advanced Windows PowerShell topics, with an emphasis on building reusable tools. Students are introduced to workflow, engage in best practices, and learn a variety of script development and toolmaking techniques. Tool Design Tools do one thing Tools are flexible Tools look native Start with a Command Why start with a command? Discovery and experimentation Build a Basic Function and Module Start with a basic function Create a script module Check prerequisites Run the new command Adding CmdletBinding and Parameterizing About CmdletBinding and common parameters Accepting pipeline input Mandatory-ness Parameter validation Parmeter aliases Emitting Objects as Output Assembling information Constructing and emitting output Quick tests An Interlude: Changing Your Approach Examining a script Critiquing a script Revising the script Using Verbose, Warning, and Informational Output Knowing the six channels Adding verbose and warning output Doing more with verbose output Informational output Comment-Based Help Where to put your help Getting started Going further with comment-based help Broken help Handling Errors Understanding errors and exceptions Bad handling Two reasons for exception handling Handling exceptions in our tool Capturing the actual exception Handling exceptions for non-commands Going further with exception handling Deprecated exception handling Basic Debugging Two kinds of bugs The ultimate goal of debugging Developing assumptions Write-Debug Set-PSBreakpoint The PowerShell ISE Going Deeper with Parameters Parameter positions Validation Multiple parameter sets Value from remaining arguments Help messages Aliases More CmdletBinding Writing Full Help External help Using PlatyPs Supporting online help ?About? topics Making your help updatable Unit Testing Your Code Sketching out the test Making something to test Expanding the test Going further with Pester Extending Output Types Understanding types The Extensible Type System Extending an object Using Update-TypeData Analyzing Your Script Performing a basic analysis Analyzing the analysis Publishing Your Tools Begin with a manifest Publishing to PowerShell Gallery Publishing to private repositories Basic Controllers: Automation Scripts and Menus Building a menu Using UIChoice Writing a process controller Proxy Functions A proxy example Creating the proxy base Modifying the proxy Adding or removing parameters Working with XML Data Simple: CliXML Importing native XML ConvertTo-XML Creating native XML from scratch Working with JSON Data Converting to JSON Converting from JSON Working with SQL Server Data SQL Server terminology and facts Connecting to the server and database Writing a query Running a query Invoke-SqlCmd Thinking about tool design patterns Design tools that use SQL Server for data storage Final Exam Lab problem Break down the problem Do the design Test the commands Code the tool