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Course Overview This comprehensive course on "Data Analysis and Forecasting in Excel" provides learners with essential skills to manage, analyse, and visualise data effectively using Excel. Whether you are analysing historical data or forecasting future trends, this course covers key tools such as PivotTables, charts, and lookup functions to make your data work for you. Learners will also gain proficiency in automating tasks and creating dynamic reports, which are invaluable for decision-making processes in various professional settings. By the end of the course, you will have the capability to work with complex data sets, produce insightful reports, and apply forecasting techniques to guide future strategies. Course Description In this course, learners will delve into the full spectrum of data analysis capabilities offered by Excel. Topics include modifying worksheets, working with lists, and using advanced tools such as PivotTables, PivotCharts, and lookup functions. Learners will explore the process of visualising data through charts and sparklines, allowing them to convey complex information in an accessible manner. The course also covers automating workbook functionality and creating mapping data for better analysis. Additionally, learners will gain expertise in forecasting data trends to support strategic planning. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a comprehensive understanding of Excel’s analytical tools, enabling them to manage data with efficiency and precision in various business contexts. Course Modules Module 01: Modifying a Worksheet Module 02: Working with Lists Module 03: Analyzing Data Module 04: Visualizing Data with Charts Module 05: Using PivotTables and PivotCharts Module 06: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Module 07: Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing Module 08: Automating Workbook Functionality Module 09: Creating Sparklines and Mapping Data Module 10: Forecasting Data (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their Excel data analysis skills. Professionals aiming to improve their forecasting and reporting capabilities. Beginners with an interest in data management and analysis. Those seeking to enhance their proficiency in Excel for career advancement. Career Path Data Analyst Business Analyst Financial Analyst Marketing Analyst Operations Manager Project Manager Excel Specialist in various industries such as finance, marketing, and logistics

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for the professional tasked with implementing, designing, architecting, installing, and configuring Symantec Client Management Suite (CMS) to manage the software and hardware in their company. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Identify the types of information you need to collect to help determine what type of CMS configuration to implement. Install Client Management Suite. Discover and import computer and user resources that you want to manage. Deploy the Symantec Management Agent and plug-ins. Create Organizational Views and Groups and assign resources to them. Create and configure policies, tasks, and jobs and assign them to targets. Troubleshoot common problems with installation and managing of Client Management Suite. Creating reports and installing and configuring IT Analytics. This course teaches students theory and concepts, and provides technical know-how on implementing Client Management Suite. Course Introduction Course objectives Course overview Lab environment introduction Understanding the Symantec Management Platform Introducing the Symantec Management Platform Symantec management Platform components used by Client Management Suite Symantec Management Platform concepts How Client Management Suite works Architecture of Client Management Suite Understanding Architecture Hardware Recommendations Installing and configuring Client Management Suite Installing and using the Symantec Installation Manager Installing the Notification Server, suite and solution software The Symantec Management Console Accessing the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the Symantec Management Console Configuring the Notification Server after installation Getting to know the ITMS Management views Discovering resources Introducing resource discovery methods Importing resources from Microsoft Active Directory Discovering computers using domain resource discovery Discovering network resources using Network Discovery Creating and Managing Organizational Views and Groups Learning about organizational views and groups Creating custom organizational views and groups Managing organizational views and groups Installing and Configuring the Agents and Plug-ins Managing computers with the Symantec Management Agent Installing the Symantec Management Agent Verifying the Symantec Management Agent installation Configuring the Symantec Management Agent settings Introducing solution plug-ins for the Symantec Management Agent Upgrading Client Management Suite Introducing agent, Notification Server and site server communications Introducing Notification Server event queues Resource Filters Introducing resource filters Managing and working with existing filters Creating and modifying filters Filters and Targets Introducing targets Working with targets in the computer management view Policies Getting to know policies Understanding user-based policies Understanding how the Symantec Management Agent receives policies Configuring automation policies Managing shared schedules Creating and Managing Tasks and Jobs Overview of task management Creating and scheduling tasks and jobs Task management communication and processing Security Learning about security Managing user accounts, security roles, and privileges Managing permissions Reporting Introducing reports Using and creating classic reports Configuring and using IT Analytics Site Management Introducing site management Managing sites, subnets and site servers Reviewing site server plug-ins to the Symantec Management Agent Configuring site services Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Introducing Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Understanding the cloud-enabled agent Preparing the Notification Server and agents for CeM Configuring site management for CeM Installing and Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway and configuring a CeM Settings policy Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway with the SMP IG Manager Configuring the CeM Settings policy Creating a cloud-enabled agent installation package Installing a cloud-enabled agent from a package Replication Understanding replication Setting up and configuring replication Running replication Hierarchy Understanding hierarchy Setting up a Notification Server hierarchy Configuring hierarchy replication Changing the hierarchy topology Migration Migrating Symantec Management Platform Agent registration (trust)Post installation checklist Readiness checklist for CMS Migration Post migration checklist for a CMS Migration Migrating from 6.x to 7.6 Migrating from 7.x to 7.6 Troubleshooting Learning about Symantec Management Platform troubleshooting tools Using NSConfigurator Using Remote Altiris Agent Diagnostics Introducing Notification Server event queues Troubleshooting Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Backing up the server and database Symantec Management Platform components needed for recovery Backing up the IIS default web site virtual directories Backing up the Configuration Management Database Customizing the Console Customizing the Symantec Management Console Personalizing the Symantec Management Console SQL Basics Learning SQL basics Obtaining Technical Support from Symantec Using self-help resources Obtaining customer support Additional course details: Nexus Humans Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced DataStage developers seeking training in more advanced DataStage job techniques and who seek techniques for working with complex types of data resources. Overview Use Connector stages to read from and write to database tables Handle SQL errors in Connector stages Use Connector stages with multiple input links Use the File Connector stage to access Hadoop HDFS data Optimize jobs that write to database tables Use the Unstructured Data stage to extract data from Excel spreadsheets Use the Data Masking stage to mask sensitive data processed within a DataStage job Use the Hierarchical stage to parse, compose, and transform XML data Use the Schema Library Manager to import and manage XML schemas Use the Data Rules stage to validate fields of data within a DataStage job Create custom data rules for validating data Design a job that processes a star schema data warehouse with Type 1 and Type 2 slowly changing dimensions This course is designed to introduce you to advanced parallel job data processing techniques in DataStage v11.5. In this course you will develop data techniques for processing different types of complex data resources including relational data, unstructured data (Excel spreadsheets), and XML data. In addition, you will learn advanced techniques for processing data, including techniques for masking data and techniques for validating data using data rules. Finally, you will learn techniques for updating data in a star schema data warehouse using the DataStage SCD (Slowly Changing Dimensions) stage. Even if you are not working with all of these specific types of data, you will benefit from this course by learning advanced DataStage job design techniques, techniques that go beyond those utilized in the DataStage Essentials course. Accessing databases Connector stage overview - Use Connector stages to read from and write to relational tables - Working with the Connector stage properties Connector stage functionality - Before / After SQL - Sparse lookups - Optimize insert/update performance Error handling in Connector stages - Reject links - Reject conditions Multiple input links - Designing jobs using Connector stages with multiple input links - Ordering records across multiple input links File Connector stage - Read and write data to Hadoop file systems Demonstration 1: Handling database errors Demonstration 2: Parallel jobs with multiple Connector input links Demonstration 3: Using the File Connector stage to read and write HDFS files Processing unstructured data Using the Unstructured Data stage in DataStage jobs - Extract data from an Excel spreadsheet - Specify a data range for data extraction in an Unstructured Data stage - Specify document properties for data extraction. Demonstration 1: Processing unstructured data Data masking Using the Data Masking stage in DataStage jobs - Data masking techniques - Data masking policies - Applying policies for masquerading context-aware data types - Applying policies for masquerading generic data types - Repeatable replacement - Using reference tables - Creating custom reference tables Demonstration 1: Data masking Using data rules Introduction to data rules - Using the Data Rules Editor - Selecting data rules - Binding data rule variables - Output link constraints - Adding statistics and attributes to the output information Use the Data Rules stage to valid foreign key references in source data Create custom data rules Demonstration 1: Using data rules Processing XML data Introduction to the Hierarchical stage - Hierarchical stage Assembly editor - Use the Schema Library Manager to import and manage XML schemas Composing XML data - Using the HJoin step to create parent-child relationships between input lists - Using the Composer step Writing Hierarchical data to a relational table Using the Regroup step Consuming XML data - Using the XML Parser step - Propagating columns Topic 6: Transforming XML data - Using the Aggregate step - Using the Sort step - Using the Switch step - Using the H-Pivot step Demonstration 1: Importing XML schemas Demonstration 2: Compose hierarchical data Demonstration 3: Consume hierarchical data Demonstration 4: Transform hierarchical data Updating a star schema database Surrogate keys - Design a job that creates and updates a surrogate key source key file from a dimension table Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) stage - Star schema databases - SCD stage Fast Path pages - Specifying purpose codes - Dimension update specification - Design a job that processes a star schema database with Type 1 and Type 2 slowly changing dimensions Demonstration 1: Build a parallel job that updates a star schema database with two dimensions Additional course details: Nexus Humans KM423 IBM InfoSphere DataStage v11.5 - Advanced Data Processing 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 KM423 IBM InfoSphere DataStage v11.5 - Advanced Data Processing course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is suitable for anyone responsible for configuring, managing or supporting a Veeam Availability Suite v11 environment. This includes Senior Engineers and Architects responsible for creating architectures for Veeam environments. Overview After completing this course, attendees should be able to: Describe Veeam Availability Suite components usage scenarios and relevance to your environment. Effectively manage data availability in on-site, off-site, cloud and hybrid environments. Ensure both Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) are met. Configure Veeam Availability Suite to ensure data is protected effectively. Adapt with an organization's evolving technical and business data protection needs. Ensure recovery is possible, effective, efficient, secure and compliant with business requirements. Provide visibility of the business data assets, reports and dashboards to monitor performance and risks. Design and architect a Veeam solution in a real-world environment Describe best practices, review an existing infrastructure and assess business/project requirements Identify relevant infrastructure metrics and perform component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Provide implementation and testing guidelines in line with designs Innovatively address design challenges and pain points, matching appropriate Veeam Backup & Replication features with requirements Veeam Certified Architect is the highest level of Veeam technical certifications. Engineers who complete both Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management and Veeam Backup & Replication V11: Architecture and Design programs (courses + exams) will be granted with the 'Veeam Certified Architect' (VMCA) title by Veeam. Introduction Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management Describe RTOs and RPOs, what they mean for your business, how to manage and monitor performance against them The 3-2-1 Rule and its importance in formulating a successful backup strategy Identify key Veeam Availability Suite components and describe their usage scenarios and deployment types Building backup capabilities Backup methods, the appropriate use cases and impact on underlying file systems Create, modify, optimize and delete backup jobs, including Agents and NAS Backup jobs. Explore different tools and methods to maximize environment performance Ensure efficiency by being able to select appropriate transport modes while being aware of the impact of various backup functions on the infrastructure Building replication capabilities Identify and describe the options available for replication and impacts of using them Create and modify replication jobs, outline considerations to ensure success Introduce the new Continuous Data Protection (CDP) policy Secondary backups Simple vs. advanced backup copy jobs, how to create and modify them using best practices to ensure efficient recovery Discuss using tapes for backups Advanced repository capabilities Ensure repository scalability using a capability such as SOBR on-premises and off-site including integration with cloud storage Ensure compatibility with existing deduplication appliances Introduce the new hardened repository Protecting data in the cloud Review how Veeam can protect the data of a cloud native application Review how Veeam Cloud Connect enables you to take advantage of cloud services built on Veeam Review how Veeam can be used to protect your Office 365 data Restoring from backup Ensure you have the confidence to use the correct restore tool at the right time for restoring VMs, bare metal and individual content such as files and folders Utilize Secure Restore to prevent the restoration of malware Describe how to use Staged Restore to comply with things like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) before releasing restores to production Identify, describe and utilize the different explores and instant recovery tools and features Recovery from replica Identify and describe in detail, failover features and the appropriate usage Develop, prepare and test failover plans to ensure recovery Disaster recovery from replica to meet a variety of real-world recovery needs Testing backup and replication Testing backups and replicas to ensure you can recover, what you need, when you need to Configure and setup virtual sandbox environments based on backup, replicas and storage snapshots Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE Introduce the concept of monitoring your virtual, physical and cloud environments with Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE? Configuration backup Locate, migrate or restore backup configuration Introduction Veeam Backup & Replication v11: Architecture and Design Review the architecture principles Explore what a successful architecture looks like Review Veeam?s architecture methodology Discovery Analyze the existing environment Uncover relevant infrastructure metrics Uncover assumptions and risks Identify complexity in the environment Conceptual design Review scenario and data from discovery phase Identify logical groups of objects that will share resources based on requirements Create a set of detailed tables of business and technical requirements, constraints, assumptions and risks Review infrastructure data with each product component in mind Create high level design and data flow Logical design Match critical components and features of VBR with requirements Create logical groupings Determine location of components and relationship to logical grouping Aggregate totals of component resources needed per logical grouping Calculate component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Physical/tangible design Convert the logical design into a physical design Physical hardware sizing Create a list of physical Veeam backup components Implementation and Governance Review physical design and implantation plan Review Veeam deployment hardening Describe the architect?s obligations to the implementation team Provide guidance on implementation specifics that relate to the design Validation and Iteration Provide framework for how to test the design Further develop the design according to a modification scenario

Course Overview Teaching the theory and practise of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting, captured in a one-day event accredited by City and Guilds of London. We use only the most experienced suicide prevention trainers to deliver this unique learning experience: for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide. The Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFAUSI) course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.  Course Content SFAUSI is comprised of 4 parts, each 90 minutes duration. The programme teaches and practices the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and competently intervene to help create suicide- safety as a first aid approach.  Part 1  Introduction to: the day; programme; ourselves and suicide prevention Stigma, Survivors of bereavement by suicide and the Hidden Toll Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour Intention of behaviour Versus Outcome of behaviour Possible Causes of Suicidal thoughts Part 2 Suicide – the Ripple Effect Population-based approach to suicide prevention Partnership working Working with attitudes and values “I’m so glad you told me” - Audio visual Part 3 Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicide Suicide-Safety Guide Step 1 – Recognising suicide and asking about suicide Step 2 – Understanding options Part 4 Step 3 – Safeguarding suicide Suicide-safety and self-care The risk assessment approach Suicide and suicide gestures Future learning Format Taught over 6 hours using tutor facilitated Socratic learning, tutor-led practice session, mini lectures, group work and audio-visual presentations. This is a highly interactive and emotionally engaging learning experience.  Pre-training requirement No previous experience or training is necessary. Participants will be asked to self-reflect and empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide. There is no expectation on participants to share personal experiences.  Who should attend?  Multi-sector managers and practitioners including health, housing, social care, education, criminal justice, call centre operators, private, voluntary and public sector workers and community groups or members.  Accreditation Participants can choose to register for the City and Guilds accredited unit of learning for an additional fee of £85 per person. This involves completion of a written assignment.

Our teams are increasingly built from colleagues from around the world, each of whom has their own unique culture and communication style. We can help you embrace, enjoy and harness the diversity in teams for incredible outcomes! This course includes: The impact on the team of language and cultural differences Communication techniques for an effective global team The importance of clarity and commitment The difference in planning and scheduling across cultures Different perceptions of power and leadership Leveraging the diversity in your team

Video Marketing Strategy Course Overview This course on Video Marketing Strategy provides a comprehensive guide to leveraging video content to enhance marketing efforts. It covers the key principles of video marketing, including content creation, distribution channels, and performance analysis. Learners will explore how to effectively use video to engage audiences, boost brand awareness, and drive conversions. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to design and implement a video marketing strategy that aligns with business goals and meets consumer expectations. Course Description In this course, learners will delve into the fundamentals of video marketing, examining key strategies for creating compelling video content and distributing it across various platforms. Topics include audience targeting, the role of storytelling, video SEO, and measuring the effectiveness of video campaigns. Throughout the course, learners will gain insight into industry best practices and emerging trends in video marketing. By the end, participants will be well-prepared to craft video marketing strategies that capture attention and generate meaningful results in today's digital landscape. Video Marketing Strategy Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Video Marketing Module 02: Developing a Video Marketing Strategy Module 03: Content Creation for Video Marketing Module 04: Video Distribution Channels Module 05: Measuring Video Marketing Performance Module 06: Advanced Video Marketing Techniques (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to boost their marketing skills with video content. Professionals aiming to enhance their digital marketing strategies. Beginners with an interest in video content creation and marketing. Marketing and communications teams looking to expand their digital presence. Career Path Video Content Creator Digital Marketing Specialist Social Media Manager Content Marketing Strategist Brand Manager

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Application Consultants and Program Managers Overview Participants learn about the SAP Activate methodology in agile implementation techniques in SAP projects.The course enables participants to apply the Agile techniques in their projects through project use cases and simulations.This class is highly interactiveThis course complements agile courses from other providers, like Certified Scrum Master and/or PMI-ACP training. In this course, students will gain knowledge on how to use techniques in SAP projects. The Basics Agile and SCRUM 101 Introduction to SAP Activate Agile Project Fit Starting Agile Roles and Responsibilities Agile Project Organisation Prepare Agile Project Backlog Explore Phase Overview Create Product Backlog Definition of Done Iterative Build Release Planning Sprint Cycle Testing and Deploy Summary of Key Points Summary and key points Appendices Agile Manifesto Agile Use Cases Agile Fit Questions Agile Lean Design Templates Agile and SAP Solution Manager Additional course details: Nexus Humans ACT200 SAP Agile Project Delivery 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 ACT200 SAP Agile Project Delivery 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 primarily for network and software engineers who are interested in learning about automation and programmability and hold the following job roles: Network Designers Network Administrators Network Engineers Systems Engineers Data Center Engineers Consulting Systems Engineers Technical Solutions Architects Cisco Integrators/Partners Field Engineers Server Administrators Network Managers Storage Administrators Cisco Integrators and Partners Overview After completing the course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding Describe external network connectivity Describe VMM Integration Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations Explain Cisco ACI management features The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.2 course shows you how to deploy and manage the Cisco© Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©) mode. You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and the fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more. This course earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.This course helps prepare you for the following exam:300-620 Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts What Is Cisco ACI? Cisco ACI Topology and Hardware Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs Cisco ACI Logical Constructs Tenant Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding Endpoint Learning Basic Bridge Domain Configuration Knob Introducing External Network Connectivity Cisco ACI External Connectivity Options External Layer 2 Network Connectivity Introducing VMM Integration VMware vCenter VDS Integration Resolution Immediacy in VMM Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations Service Appliance Insertion Without ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Service Appliance Insertion via ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Explaining Cisco ACI Management Out-of-Band Management In-Band Management

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Software Engineers Senior Software Engineers Java Developers DevOps Engineers Software Developers .NET Developers Systems Engineers Full Stack Developers Full Stack Java Developers Data Scientists Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) Explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure Install and configure VMware ESXi™ hosts Deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance™ Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage Create and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Manage virtual machine resource use Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Create and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability and VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler™ Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle Use VMware vSphere Update Manager™ to apply patches and perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines This five-day course features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere© 7, which includes VMware ESXi? 7 and VMware vCenter Server© 7. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size. This course is the foundation for most of the other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSphere and the Software-Defined Data Center Explain basic virtualization concept Describe how vSphere fits into the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, and storage Recognize the user interfaces for accessing the vCenter Server system and ESXi hosts Use VMware Host Client? to access and manage ESXi host Virtual Machines Create and remove a virtual machine Provision a virtual machine with virtual devices Identify the files that make up a virtual machine Explain the importance of VMware Tools vCenter Server Describe the vCenter Server architecture Discuss how ESXi hosts communicate with vCenter Server Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance Use the vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory Add data center, organizational objects, and hosts to vCenter Server Use roles and permissions to enable users to access objects in the vCenter Server inventory Back up vCenter Server Appliance Monitor vCenter Server tasks, events, and appliance health Use vCenter Server High Availability to protect a vCenter Server Appliance Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks Create and manage standard switches Describe the virtual switch connection types Configure virtual switch security, traffic-shaping and load-balancing policies Compare vSphere distributed switches and standard switches Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage Identify storage protocols and storage device types Discuss ESXi hosts using iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Create and manage VMFS and NFS datastores Explain how multipathing works with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Deploy virtual machines on a VMware vSAN? datastore Virtual Machine Management Use templates and cloning to deploy new virtual machines Modify and manage virtual machines Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Dynamically increase the size of a virtual disk Use customization specification files to customize a new virtual machine Perform vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations Create and manage virtual machine snapshots Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Replication? Resource Management and Monitoring Discuss CPU and memory concepts in a virtualized environment Describe what overcommitment of a resource means Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage Use various tools to monitor resource use Create and use alarms to report certain conditions or events vSphere Clusters Describe options for making a vSphere environment highly available Explain the vSphere HA architecture Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Fault Tolerance Configure a vSphere cluster using ESXi Cluster Quickstart Describe the functions of a vSphere DRS cluster Create a vSphere DRS cluster vSphere Lifecycle Management Describe how VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? works Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to update ESXi hosts in a cluster Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [v7.0] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [v7.0] 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.