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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for beginner to intermediate business and requirements analysts who are looking to improve their elicitation and requirements writing and documentation skills. This course is also a great fit for technical writers, product and software testers, project managers, product owners who work closely with business analysts or who perform some for of business analysis themselves. Overview Understand the role of the business analyst and core competencies for performing successfully Discuss the criticality of business analysis and requirements for successful project outcomes Understand the main professional associations and standards supporting business analysts in the industry Discuss the common problems with requirements and explore approaches to address these issues Obtain a clear understanding of the various requirements types and the significance for eliciting each type Demonstrate your ability to identify stakeholders Explore various methods for understanding and analyzing stakeholders Discuss and apply good planning practices to requirements elicitation efforts Obtain knowledge and understanding of over 15 current and commonly applied elicitation techniques Understand how to progress from elicitation to analysis to documentation Write well-formed and validated requirements Gain understanding of the best practices for writing quality requirements Learn the technical writing techniques that apply directly to writing requirements documents Discuss writing pitfalls, risks that impact requirements, and how to address them Learn best practices for communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, sharing the results of elicitation and the resulting documentation Learn approaches for validating requirements Understand the difference between validating requirements and validating the solution With elicitation serving as a major component of the requirements process, it is imperative that business analysts maintain high competency levels in elicitation practices and technique use to help organizations overcome the requirements related challenges faced on projects. Regardless whether you are a practitioner just starting off your career in business analysis or whether you have been performing the role for some years, this course will provide insight into the latest thoughts on elicitation and writing effective requirements and present a number of current techniques that are being applied on projects across industries today. Review of Foundational Concepts Definition of a business analysis Definition of business analyst BA role vs. PM role Business analysis competencies Benefits of business analysis Purpose for having a BA standard IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Business analysis core concepts Discussion: Project challenges Understanding Requirements Common problems with requirements Understand the problem first Define the business need Situation statements and moving to requirements Understanding requirement types Business requirements Stakeholder/User Requirements Solution Requirements Functional Requirements Non-Functional Requirements Assumptions and Constraints Discussions: Requirement problems, business needs, and identifying non-functional requirements Discovering Stakeholders Definition of a stakeholder Stakeholder types Identifying stakeholders Performing stakeholder analysis Stakeholders and requirements Tips for identifying stakeholders Grouping stakeholders Creating a RACI model Tips for analyzing stakeholders Documenting results of stakeholder analysis Workshop: Discovering stakeholders Preparing for Requirements Elicitation Planning for elicitation Benefits of elicitation planning What do you plan? The elicitation plan Setting objectives for elicitation Determining the scope for elicitation Establishing pre-work Determining the outputs for the session The iterative nature of elicitation Elicitation roles Elicitation planning techniques Discussions: Who to involve in elicitation, planning impacts, and unplanned elicitation Workshop: Planning for elicitation Conduct Requirements Elicitation Elicitation skillset Types of elicitation techniques Using active listening in elicitation Techniques for performing elicitation Benchmarking/Market Analysis Brainstorming Business Rules Analysis Collaborative Games Concept Modeling Data Mining Data Modeling Document Analysis Focus Groups Interface Analysis Interviews Observation Process Modeling Prototyping Survey or Questionnaire Workshops Write Effective Requirements Elicitation and Analysis Requirements related issues Implications of bad requirements Elicitation and documentation Writing skillset Documenting requirements Modeling requirements Defining the project life cycle Impact of project life cycle on documentation Requirements specifications Characteristics of good requirements Guidelines for writing textual requirements Structuring a requirement Writing pitfalls Traceability Requirements attributes Risks associated to requirements Discussions: Project Life Cycle and Correcting Poorly Written Requirements Workshops: Documenting Requirements and Identify Characteristics of Good Requirements Confirm and Communicate Elicitation Requirements Business analysis communication Requirements communication Communication skills The 7 Cs Timing of communication Planning communication Importance of Collaboration Planning collaboration Documenting communication/collaboration needs Confirming elicitation results Verify requirements Characteristics of good requirements (revisited) Requirements checklist Requirements validation Signing off on requirements Discussions: Responsibility for Communication, Eliciting Communication Needs, Validation Signoff Workshops: Communicating Requirements and Obtaining Signoff Evaluate the Solution Business analyst role in solution evaluation Why solutions under perform What we are looking for in solution evaluation When does solution evaluation occur Performing solution evaluation Planning solution evaluation Metrics that might exist Evaluating long term performance Qualitative vs. quantitative measures Tools & techniques used in solution evaluation Comparing expected to actuals When solution evaluation discovers a variance Tools/techniques for analyzing variances Proposing a recommendation Communicating results of solution evaluation Discussion: Addressing Variance Wrap up and Next Steps Useful books and links on writing effective requirements BABOK© Guide Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA04 - Eliciting and Writing Effective Requirements 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 BA04 - Eliciting and Writing Effective Requirements 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 benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: Describe the various OSPF link-state advertisement (LSA) types. Explain the flooding of LSAs in an OSPF network. Describe the shortest-path-first (SPF) algorithm. Describe OSPF link metrics. Describe the various OSPF authentication methods. Explain the differences between OSPFv2 and OSPFv3. Describe OSPF area types and operations. Configure various OSPF area types. Summarize and restrict routes. Configure OSPF multi-area adjacencies. Configure OSPF virtual links. Explain OSPF external reachability. List useful commands that are used to troubleshoot and verify OSPF. Isolate different OSPF issues. Describe BGP operations. Configure various BGP options. Explain the route selection process for BGP. Describe how to alter the route selection process. Explain the use of routing policies in BGP. Explain how BGP routes are processed. Describe the various BGP attributes and their use. Manipulate common BGP attributes. Review common BGP troubleshooting procedures. List common BGP troubleshooting commands. Identify issues with BGP peering. Explain reasons to use BGP in the Enterprise. Explain how ISP policies can influence external connectivity. Describe three common routing policies for external connectivity in the enterprise. Identify common commands for troubleshooting routing policy. Describe basic multicast terminology. Describe the multicast address space. Describe how RPF is used in a multicast network. Describe the basic functionality of IGMP. Describe the multicast service models and modes. Describe PIM-SM operation and configuration when using the ASM model. Describe PIM-SM operation and configuration when using the SSM model. Verify and troubleshoot multicast. Identify environments that may require a modified CoS implementation. Describe the various CoS components and their respective functions. Explain the CoS processing along with CoS defaults on SRX Series devices. Describe situations in which some CoS features are used in the enterprise. Describe the use of the Real-Time Performance Monitoring tool. Verify and troubleshoot CoS. Describe a traditional Campus network design. Understand the need for a new architectural design. Describe the five key concepts of the Evolved Core. Describe the benefits of a Layer 3-based Campus Networks. Describe Layer 2 tunneling. Explain VXLAN functionality. Describe VXLAN gateways. Describe EVPN features. Describe EVPN operations. This five-day course is designed to provide students with the tools required for implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Layer 3 components in an enterprise network. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: OSPF OSPFv2 Review Link-State Advertisements Protocol Operations OSPF Authentication OSPFv3 Lab 1: Configuring and Monitoring OSPF Chapter 3: OSPF Areas Review of OSPF Areas Stub Area Operation Stub Area Configuration NSSA Operation NSSA Configuration Route Summarization Lab 2: Configuring and Monitoring OSPF Areas and Route Summarization Chapter 4: Advanced OSPF Options OSPF Multi-Area Adjacencies Virtual Links External Reachability Lab 3: Configuring and Monitoring Routing Policy and Advanced OSPF Options Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting LSDB Consistency Issues Case Study: Adjacency Issues Lab: Troubleshooting OSPF Chapter 6: BGP Review of BGP BGP Configuration Options BGP Operations BGP Path Selection and Options Lab: Implementing BGP Chapter 7: BGP Attributes and Policy Policy and BGP BGP Attributes Details and Manipulation of Common BGP Path Attributes Lab: BGP Attributes Chapter 8: Troubleshooting BGP BGP Troubleshooting BGP Case Study Lab: Troubleshooting BGP Chapter 9: Enterprise Routing Policies Enterprise BGP Core Network Design Enterprise External Network Deployment Lab: Implementing Enterprise Routing Policies Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Policies Routing Policy Structure Using RegEx Routing Policy Troubleshooting Case Study Lab: Troubleshooting Routing Policies Chapter 11: Introduction to Multicast Overview of Multicast Multicast Addressing RPF IGMP Lab: PIM-SM Chapter 12: Multicast Routing Protocols and SSM Overview of Multicast Routing Protocols PIM-SM Using the ASM Model PIM-SM Using the SSM Model Lab: Implementing PIM-SM Lab: Implementing SSM Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Multicast Multicast Troubleshooting Multicast Case Study Lab: Troubleshooting Multicast Chapter 14: Class of Service CoS Components Review and Case Study CoS Processing and CoS Defaults on the SRX Series Device Policing Virtual Channels Monitoring with Resource Performance Monitoring Lab 9: Implementing CoS Features in the Enterprise Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Class of Service CoS Troubleshooting CoS Case Study Lab: Troubleshooting Class of Service Chapter 16: Enterprise Architectures Traditional Enterprise Networks A New Architecture Key Concepts of the Evolved Core IP Fabric Campus Design Chapter 17: VXLAN Layer 2 Connectivity over a Layer 3 Network VXLAN Overview VXLAN Gateways Chapter 18: EVPN-VXLAN Overview of EVPN EVPN Operations EVPN and VXLAN Chapter 19: Configuring EVPN-VXLAN Configuring EVPN-VXLAN Spine Only network Add IP Fabric leaf nodes to a Spine Only design Configuring a new IP Fabric EVPN-VXLAN network Chapter 20: Migrating to an IP Fabric EVPN Routes Useful EVPN Commands Appendix A: BGP Route Reflection Route Reflection Operation Configuration and Routing Knowledge Lab: BGP Route Reflection (Optional) Appendix B: Troubleshooting IS-IS IS-IS Troubleshooting Lab: Troubleshooting IS-IS and Mixed Environments Additional course details: Nexus Humans AJER - Advanced Junos Enterprise Routing 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 AJER - Advanced Junos Enterprise Routing 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 administrator Network administrator Technician DevOps Overview The Linux Professional Institute(LPI) is the go to certification body for vendor independent Linux certifications. This course covers fundamental Linuxskills such as file management and manipulation, text processing, command line use, package management,filesystems, hardware, and many more. Students will feel confident taking the LPI LPIC-1 101 exam with in classroomassessments and practice exams. This course prepares students to take the 101 exam of the LPI level 1 certification. Work on the Command Line LPI Objectives Covered Role of Command Shell Shells Gathering System Info Identifying the Shell Changing the Shell Shell Prompts Bash: Bourne-Again Shell Navigating the Filesystem Help from Commands and Documentation Getting Help Within the Graphical Desktop Getting Help with man & info Bash: Command Line History Bash: Command Editing Bash: Command Completion Shell and Environment Variables Key Environment Variables LAB TASKS Use Streams, Pipes, and Redirects LPI Objectives Covered File Redirection Piping Commands Together Filename Matching File Globbing and Wildcard Patterns Brace Expansion General Quoting Rules Nesting Commands Gotchas: Maximum Command Length LAB TASKS Manage File Permissions and Ownership LPI Objectives Covered Filesystem Hierarchy Standard Displaying Directory Contents Filesystem Structures Determining Disk Usage With df and du File Ownership Default Group Ownership File and Directory Permissions File Creation Permissions with umask Changing File Permissions SUID and SGID on files SGID and Sticky Bit on Directories User Private Group Scheme LAB TASKS Create, Delete, Find, and Display Files LPI Objectives Covered Directory Manipulation File Manipulation Deleting and Creating Files Physical Unix File Structure Filesystem Links File Extensions and Content Which and Type Where is Searching the Filesystem Alternate Search Method Manually Installed Shared Libraries LAB TASKS Work with Archives and Compression LPI Objectives Covered Archives with tar Archives with cpio The gzip Compression Utility The bzip2 Compression Utility The XZ Compression Utility The PKZIP Archiving/Compression format LAB TASKS Process Text Streams Using Filters LPI Objectives Covered Producing File Statistics The Streaming Editor Replacing Text Characters Text Sorting Duplicate Removal Utility Extracting Columns of Text Displaying Files Prepare Text for Display Previewing Files Displaying Binary Files Combining Files and Merging Text LAB TASKS Search Text Files Using Regular Expressions LPI Objectives Covered Searching Inside Files Regular Expression Overview Regular Expressions RE Character Classes Regex Quantifiers RE Parenthesis LAB TASKS Perform Basic File Editing Operations Using VI LPI Objectives Covered Text Editing vi and Vim Learning Vim Basic vi Intermediate vi LAB TASKS Create, Monitor, and Kill Processes LPI Objectives Covered What is a Process? Process Lifecycle Process States Viewing Processes Signals Tools to Send Signals Managing Processes Tuning Process Scheduling Job Control Overview Job Control Commands Nohup and Disown Uptime & w Persistent Shell Sessions with Screen Using screen Advanced Screen LAB TASKS Use RPM, YUM, and Debian Package Management LPI Objectives Covered Managing Software RPM Architecture Working With RPMs Querying and Verifying with RPM Installing Debian Packages Querying and Verifying with dpkg The alien Package Conversion Tool Managing Software Dependencies Using the Yum command yum downloader Configuring Yum The deselect & APT Frontends to dpkg Aptitude Configuring APT LAB TASKS Work with Partitions, Filesystem, and Disk Quotas LPI Objectives Covered Partition Considerations Logical Volume Management Filesystem Planning Partitioning Disks with fdisk & gdisk Resizing a GPT Partition with gdisk Partitioning Disks with parted Non-Interactive Disk Partitioning with sfdisk Filesystem Creation Filesystem Support Unix/Linux Filesystem Features Swap Selecting a Filesystem Filesystem Maintenance Mounting Filesystems Mounting Filesystems Managing an XFS Filesystem NFS SMB Filesystem Table (/etc/fstab) Configuring Disk Quotas Setting Quotas Viewing and Monitoring Quotas LAB TASKS Linux Boot Process LPI Objectives Covered Booting Linux on PCs GRUB 2 GRUB 2 Configuration GRUB Legacy Configuration Boot Parameters Uinit Linux Runlevels Aliases Systemd local-fs.target and sysinit.target Runlevel Implementation System Boot Method Overview Systemd System and Service Manager Modifying systemd services Systemd Targets Using systemd Shutdown and Reboot System Messaging Commands Controlling System Messaging LAB TASKS Determine and Configure Hardware Settings LPI Objectives Covered Managing Linux Device Files Hardware Discovery Tools Configuring New Hardware with hwinfo PC Architecture and Bus DMA & IRQ USB Devices USB Architecture Configuring Kernel Components and Modules Kernel Modules Handling Module Dependencies Configuring the Kernel via /proc/ LAB TASKS Linux Fundamentals Unix and its Design Principles FSF and GNU GPL ƒ?? General Public License The Linux Kernel Components of a Distribution Red Hat Linux Products SUSE Linux Products Debian Ubuntu Logging In got root? Switching User Contexts Gathering Login Session Info LAB TASKS Additional course details: Nexus Humans Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) 101 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 Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) 101 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 Customers, cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in managed services or managing a service provider environment. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Deploy VMware Cloud Director Manage VMware Cloud Director to meet the service provider needs Create and manage VMware Cloud Director organizations and vApps to fulfill business needs Create and manage VMware Cloud Director catalogs Transfer virtual machine workloads from VMware vSphere into and out of VMware Cloud Director Configure networking for organizations and vApps with the help of VMware NSX-T Data Center Managing resources from the VMWare Cloud Director console and using VMware vRealize Operations Manager Enabling VM and Named Disk Encryption Creating VM sizing and placement policies Understand vApps and VM operations and actions In this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware Cloud Director 10.3. You learn about workload provisioning, the creation of organizations, virtual data centers (VDCs), catalog services that include predefined virtual machines, and on-demand VMware NSX-T Data Center networks.This course also covers interfacing VMware Cloud Director with other systems and the integration and use of VMware vRealize Orchestrator for VMware Cloud Director. You learn about different networks that a system administrator and an organization administrator can configure and use with virtual machines (VMs). This course also discusses how to monitor various VMware Cloud Director objects using VMware vRealize Operations. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Software-Defined Data Center and VMware Validated Design Define Software Defined Datacenter (SDDC) Discuss VMware offerings for Cloud-Based Services Discuss the deployment options for VMware Cloud Director Discuss VMware Validated Design Recognize the design considerations when creating a cloud environment on the SDDC using VMWare Cloud Foundation vCloud Director Deployment and Configuration Discuss the deployment options for VMware Cloud Director Explain the two-stage deployment of VMware Cloud Director cells Discuss failover mechanisms (automatic and manual) with VMware Cloud Director cells Define switchover, promote, and fencing options of the VMware Cloud Director appliance Understand the VMware Cloud Director appliance enhancements VMware Cloud Director Provider Configuration Describe how the compute resources are provided to VMware Cloud Director Describe how storage is provided to VMware Cloud Director Configure and manage storage for Virtual Datacenters (VDCs) Briefly discuss network pools, external networks, and Tier-0 Gateways Showcase VMware Cloud Director integration with vCenter Server and NSX-T Data Center Describe VMware Cloud Director organizations Understand organization policies Explain how to access an organization using various portals Understand organization VDC Discuss what is Linked Clone and Fast Provisioning Understand the use cases of Allocation Models VMware Cloud Director User, Roles and Quota Management Discuss user-bundle Describe role-based access Explain custom roles and rights Describe and configure LDAP integration with Active Directory Discuss OIDC authentication methods Describe SAML identity provider VMware Cloud Director Virtual Machines and vApps Understand standalone VMs Discuss the VM managing operations Explain VM properties Discuss deployment methods of vApps Discuss the vApp managing operations Discuss the vApp lease policies Understand the vApps and VM actions Explain vApp and VM badges VMware Cloud Director Content Libraries Explain the purpose of catalogs and how to create a catalog organization Define catalog management and sharing catalogs inside and between organizations Explain medias in VMware Cloud Director and its usage Discuss vApp templates Understand vApp template operations Describe the purpose and usage of Open Virtualization Format (OVF) Discuss organization VDC templates VMware Cloud Director Networking Discuss organization VDC networks List the types of organization VDC networks Describe the edge gateway services Explore the services offered by the edge gateway Discuss sub-allocation IP pool and its use cases Discuss DHCP, NAT, load balancer, and firewall services on the edge gateway Discuss SNAT, DNAT, NO SNAT, and NO DNAT use cases Discuss vApp networks List the various types of vApp networks Discuss routed, isolated, and direct vApp networks Managing billing and reports of vCloud Director objects using Tenant vApp VMware Cloud Director Storage and Compute Describe named disks and shared named disks Demonstrate how to attach and detach a named disk and a shared named disk Describe methods of sharing the named disk Discuss the implications of deleting VMs that have an attached named disk Discuss how VMware Cloud Director VMs and disks are encrypted Explain the storage policy capabilities Demonstrate how VM sizing and placement policies are published Discuss vCenter server and VMware Cloud Director IOPS storage policies usage Discuss how to enable and use the storage IOPS limitation in VMware Cloud Director Describe the storage policy supported entities Extensibility and UI Additional Features Explain custom advisories, global search, guided tours, data exporter, keyboard shortcuts, and quick search Understand vcd-cli supported commands Discuss various vcd-cli tools VMware Cloud Director Resource Monitoring Identify log locations for VMware Cloud Director Manage vSphere and cloud resources from VMware Cloud Director Understand monitoring of objects from VMware Cloud Director portals Briefly introduce vRealize Operations Manager Integrate VMware Cloud Director with vRealize Operations Manager Configure VMware Cloud Director Management Pack Understand dashboard, metrics, alerts, alert definition, and reports Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [v10.3] 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 Cloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [v10.3] 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 Customers, cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in managed services or managing a service provider environment Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the advanced architecture of a VMware Cloud Director environment Design Cloud Director Federation Explain use cases for CPOM Explain basic concepts of NSX-V and NSX-T design with VMware Cloud Director Discuss the integration of AVI Load Balancer Services Explain use of migration tools from NSX-V to NSX-T Data Center Explain the integration of Advanced Load Balancer with NSX Discuss the use cases for NSX Advanced Load Balancer Describe the architecture of VMware vCloud Availability for vCloud Director Discuss the use cases for migration with vCloud Availability Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations in a Service Provider Environment Explain the use cases for vRealize Operations Tenant App Explain VMware Cloud Director orchestration and extensibility Explain use cases for XaaS Integration Discuss UI customization for Service Provider and Tenants This five-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to design and utilize a cloud solution based on VMware Cloud Director?. Besides learning about an advanced cloud architecture, you learn about the integration of VMware Cloud Director with the products VMware Cloud Director Availability?, VMware vRealize© Orchestrator?, VMware vRealize© Operations? (including the Tenant App), VMware NSX-T© Data Center and VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer? (Avi Networks). This course covers the migration from VMware NSX© for vSphere© (NSX-V) to VMware NSX-T© Data Center in a VMware Cloud Director environment. You learn about how the NSX Advanced Load Balancer can be used and integrated in a service provider environment. Besides the advanced know-how of the vRealize Operations Tenant App and Cloud Availability, the course also discusses the extensibility and orchestration of workflows in Cloud Director. For all the topics covered in the class, intensive hands-on labs will be taken by the students to provide proper insights into all the products. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Advanced VMware Cloud Director Architecture Explain the basic concepts and terminologies in a VMware Cloud Director environment Describe the basic architecture of a VMware Cloud Director environment Follow a proven process to design and deploy a cloud solution Gather and analyze business and application requirements Document design requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks Use a systematic method to evaluate and document design decisions Explain the differences between conceptual, logical, and physical designs Describe the concepts of Provider SLAs Discuss the advantages of standardized and flexible cloud platforms Explain how you can use a building-block design approach with VMware products to architect a flexible but standardized cloud environment Impact on Monetization of service definitions Discuss the design and implications of a vSphere Design for the Cloud Platform Explain the use of Single vs. Stretched vs. Multi-Site deployments Design Cloud Director Federation Explain use cases for CPOM NSX for vSphere vs. NSX-T and Migration Describe the NSX Management cluster architecture, components, and communication channels Identify the workflows involved in configuring the NSX Management cluster Validate and troubleshoot the NSX Management cluster formation Explain basic concepts of NSX-V and NSX-T design with VMware Cloud Director Discuss the use cases for Edge Services Discuss the use cases for Distributed Network Services Discuss the features available in NSX-V vs. NSX-T Explain the integration of external networks (such as MPLS, DirectConnect) Explain the integration of 3rd party network services (NON-VMware Edge Services, WAF) Discuss the integration of AVI Load Balancer Services Discuss different migration scenarios Explain pre-requisites for migration from NSX-V to NSX-T Explain use of migration tools from NSX-V to NSX-T NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain basic concepts of NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain the integration of NSX Advanced Load Balancer with NSX Discuss the use cases for NSX Advanced Load Balancer VMware vCloud Availability Describe the architecture of VMware vCloud Availability for vCloud Director Explain the prerequisites of vCloud Availability for Cloud Director Discuss the implementation of vCloud Availability for Cloud Director Discuss the use cases for migration with vCloud Availability Explain setup of data seeds for vCloud Availability Discuss the use cases for Disaster Recover as a Service with vCloud Availability Explain connectivity for vCloud Availability to Cloud use cases Understand requirements for vCloud Availability OnPrem to Cloud failover and failback vRealize Operations Tenant App / Chargeback Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations in a Service Provider Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations Tenant App Explain the use cases for vRealize Operations Tenant App Explain use cases for vRealize Operations Manager in Service Provider environments Discuss vRealize Operations Manager Management Packs Explain advanced troubleshooting in service provider environments with vRealize Operations Manager Discuss architecture and integration of vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Explain connectivity of the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Discuss user and role management of the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Describe billing policy definition in the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App VMware Cloud Director Orchestration Explain VMware Cloud Director orchestration Explain vRealize Orchestrator use cases Describe the architecture of vRealize Orchestrator in a Service Provider environment Explain use cases for VMware Cloud Director blocking tasks Explain use cases for XaaS Integration Design workflows, objects Discuss UI customization for Service Provider and Tenants Explain integration of custom elements in VMware Cloud Director Explain use cases for Extensibility SDK Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud Director: Advanced Workshop [v10.2] 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 Cloud Director: Advanced Workshop [v10.2] 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 Storage and virtual infrastructure consultants, solution architects, and administrators who are responsible for production support and administration of VMware vSAN. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe vSAN concepts Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Explain the importance vSAN node hardware compatibility Describe the use of VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to automate driver and firmware installations Describe the different vSAN deployment options Explain how to configure vSAN fault domains Detail how to define and create a VM storage policy Discuss the impact of vSAN storage policy changes Detail vSAN resilience and data availability Describe vSAN storage space efficiency Explain how vSAN encryption works Identify requirements to configure the vSAN iSCSI target Detail VMware HCI Mesh™ technology and architecture Detail vSAN File Service architecture and configuration Explain the use cases of vSAN Direct Configuration™ Describe how to setup a stretched and a two-node vSAN cluster Discuss vSAN cluster backup methodology Describe vSAN maintenance mode and data evacuation options Define the steps to shut down a vSAN cluster for maintenance Explain how to use proactive tests to check the integrity of a vSAN cluster Use VMware Skyline Health™ for monitoring vSAN health During this five-day course, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN? cluster. You will learn about managing and operating vSAN. This course focuses on building the required skills for common Day-2 vSAN administrator tasks such as vSAN node management, cluster maintenance, security operations, and advanced vSAN cluster operations. You will learn these skills through the completion of instructor-led activities and hands-on lab exercises. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSAN Describe vSAN architecture Describe the vSAN software components: CLOM, DOM, LSOM, CMMDS, and RDT 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 Recognize the importance of hardware compatibility Ensure the compatibility of driver and firmware versioning Use tools to automate driver validation and installation Apply host hardware settings for optimum performance Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to perform upgrades Deploy and configure a vSAN Cluster using the Cluster QuickStart wizard Manually configure a vSAN Cluster using VMware 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 vSAN Resilience and Data Availability Describe and configure the Object Repair Timer advanced option Plan disk replacement in a vSAN cluster Plan maintenance tasks to avoid vSAN object failures Recognize the importance of managing snapshot utilization in a vSAN cluster Configuring vSAN Storage Space Efficiency Discuss deduplication and compression techniques Understand deduplication and compression overhead Discuss compression only mode Configure erasure coding Configure swap object thin provisioning Discuss reclaiming storage space with SCSI UNMAP Configure TRIM/UNMAP vSAN Security Operations Identify differences between VM encryption and vSAN encryption Perform ongoing operations to maintain data security Describe the workflow of data-in transit encryption Identify the steps involved in replacing Key Management Server Introduction to Advanced vSAN Configurations Identify requirements to configure vSAN iSCSI target Detail VMware HCI Mesh technology and architecture Detail vSAN File Service architecture and configuration Explain the use cases of vSAN Direct Configuration vSAN Cluster Maintenance Perform typical vSAN maintenance operations Describe vSAN maintenance modes and data evacuation options Assess the impact on cluster objects of entering maintenance mode Determine the specific data actions required after exiting maintenance mode Define the steps to shut down and reboot hosts and vSAN clusters Use best practices for boot devices Replace vSAN nodes vSAN Stretched and Two Node Clusters Describe the architecture and uses case 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 vSAN Cluster Monitoring Describe how the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) enables VMware to improve products and services Use VMware Skyline Health for monitoring vSAN cluster health Manage alerts, alarms, and notifications related to vSAN in VMware vSphere© Client? Create and configure custom alarms to trigger vSAN health issues Use IOInsight metrics for monitoring vSAN performance Analyse vsantop performance metrics Use a vSAN proactive test to detect and diagnose cluster issues Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSAN: Install, Configure, Manage [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: Install, Configure, Manage [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 Experienced system administrators and network administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer components and main functions Explain the NSX Advanced Load Balancer key features and benefits Deploy and configure the NSX Advanced Load Balancer infrastructure within private or public clouds using Write and No Access Cloud Connectors Explain, deploy, and configure Service Engines Explain and configure local load balancing constructors such as virtual services, pools, health monitors, and related components Understand and modify application behavior through profiles, policies, and DataScripts Configure advanced services such as global server load balancing Describe how to use NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API interfaces and related automation capabilities Describe and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer application and infrastructure monitoring Gather relevant information and perform basic troubleshooting of applications that use built-in NSX Advanced Load Balancer tooling This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer? (Avi Networks) solution. This course covers key NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) features and functionality offered in the NSX Advanced Load Balancer 20.x release. Features include the overall infrastructure, virtual services and application components, global server load balancing, various cloud connectors, application troubleshooting, and solution monitoring. Hands-on labs provide access to a software-defined data center environment to reinforce the skills and concepts presented in the course. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to NSX Advanced Load Balancer Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer use cases and benefits Explain NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture and components Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and their respective functions Virtual Services Configuration Concepts Explain Virtual Service components Explain Virtual Service types Explain and configure basic Virtual Service components such as Application Profiles, Network Profiles Profiles and Policies Explain and deep dive on Advanced Virtual Service creation Explain and deep dive on Application Profiles and Types such as L4, DNS, Syslog, and HTTP Explain and configure advanced application HTTP Profile options Deep dive on Network Profiles and Types Explain and configure SSL Profiles and Certificates Explain and Configure HTTP and DNS policies Pools Configuration Concepts Explain and deep dive on Pools configuration options Describe available Load Balancing algorithms Explain multiple Health Monitor types Explain multiple Persistence Profiles Explain and configure Pool Groups Modifying Application Behavior Design and apply application solutions leveraging application profiles Design and apply application solutions leveraging Network and HTTP Policies and DataScripts Explain DataScript fundamentals Explain and leverage NSX Advanced Load Balancer analytics to understand application behavior Describe and configure Client SSL Certificate Validation Describe and configure Virtual Service DDoS, Rate Limiting, and Throttling capabilities Modify Network Profiles properties such as TCP connection properties Design and apply application solutions leveraging Persistence Profiles NSX Advanced Load Balancer Infrastructure Architecture Deep dive on the management, control, data, and consumption planes and functions Describe Control Plane Clustering and High Availability Describe Controller Process Sharding Describe Controller Sizing Describe Service Engine CPU and NIC Architecture Explain Tenants Deep dive and configure properties of Service Engine Groups Explain Service Engine Group High Availability Modes Describe and configure Active/Standby High Availability Mode Describe and configure Elastic HA High Availability Mode (Active/Active, N+M) Explain Service Engine Failure Detection and Self-Healing Describe Service Engine as a Router Deep dive on Virtual Service scale out options, such as Layer 2 (Native), Layer 3 (BGP), and DNS-based Introduction to Cloud Connector Introduce Cloud Connectors Review Cloud Connector integration modes Introduce Cloud Connector types Install, Configure and Manage NSX Advanced Load Balancer in No-Access Cloud Explain No Access Cloud concepts Configure No Access Cloud integration Explain and Configure Linux Server Cloud Describe the Advanced Configuration options available in Bare-Metal (Linux Server Cloud) Install, Configure and Manage NSX Advanced Load Balancer in VMware Environment: Cloud Configuration Introduce VMware integration options Explain and configure VMware No Access Cloud Connector Explain and configure VMware Write Access Cloud Connector Describe VMware Write with NSX-V Access Cloud Connector Describe VMware NSX-T integration AWS Cloud Configuration Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer Public Cloud integrations Explain and demonstrate AWS Public Cloud Integration DNS Foundations Review, discuss, and explain DNS fundamentals Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer DNS and IPAM providers Global Server Load Balancing Introduce Global Server Load Balancing Concepts and Benefits Explain and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer infrastructure Explain and configure DNS Virtual Service components Explain and configure GSLB Service Engine Group Describe and configure GSLB Sites Explain and configure basic GSLB Services to include pools and health monitors Describe GSLB Service Load Balancing algorithms Explain and configure Data and Control Plane-based Health Monitors Describe GSLB Health Monitor Proxy NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Troubleshooting Introduce Infrastructure and Application Troubleshooting Concepts Describe Control Plane and Data Plane-based Troubleshooting Explain Application Analytics and Logs Describe client logs analysis Explain Headers troubleshooting and Packet Capture mechanism Leverage CLI for detailed data plane troubleshooting Explain Service Engine Logs Explain Health Monitors troubleshooting Explain BGP session troubleshooting Describe Control Plane Troubleshooting, Clustering, and Cloud Connector issues Events and Alerts Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer Events Describe and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer Alerts Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer monitoring capabilities, leveraging SNMP, Syslog, and Email Introduction to NSX Advanced Load Balancer Rest API Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API interface Describe REST API Object Schema Explain and interact with REST API interface, leveraging browser and command line utility Explain Swagger-based API documentation Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V20.x] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V20.x] course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory-level Java programming course, designed for experienced developers who wish to get up and running with Java, or who need to reinforce sound Java coding practices, immediately. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Understand not only the fundamentals of the Java language, but also its importance, uses, strengths and weaknesses Understand the basics of the Java language and how it relates to OO programming and the Object Model Learn to use Java exception handling features Work with the Modular system (Project Jigsaw) Understand and use classes, inheritance and polymorphism Understand and use collections, generics, autoboxing, and enumerations Process large amount of data using Lambda expressions and the Stream API Abstract, static and private methods in interfaces Take advantage of the Java tooling that is available with the programming environment being used in the class Specific Java 11 features covered: Using the Local Variable Type in Lambda expressions; Updates made to the String AP Time Permitting: Quick look ahead - Java 12, Java 13, Java 14 and Beyond If you're an experienced OO developer (coming from a C# or C++ background, etc.) who needs to transition to programming in Java, this fast-paced, hands-on course will get you there quickly. Fast Track to Java Programming for OO Experienced Developers is a four-day, lab-intensive class where you'll quickly be immersed in working with the latest Java 11 programming techniques, using best practices for writing solid, robust (and well-written!) modern object-oriented applications. In addition to learning excellent, current coding skills in Java, you'll explore the new improved features for better performance and new capabilities for addressing rapid application development that Java 11 brings to the table. This course includes several key aspects that were introduced in Java 9, Java 10, and Java 11 including the Java Modular System, Local Variable Type Inference, and several API updates. This course also includes a Quick Look at what?s next in Java ? Java 12, Java 13, Java 14 and beyond. The Java Platform Java Platforms Lifecycle of a Java Program Responsibilities of JVM Documentation and Code Reuse Using the JDK Setting Up Environment Locating Class Files Compiling Package Classes Source and Class Files Java Applications The Eclipse Paradigm Workbench and Workspace Views Editors Perspectives Projects Writing a Simple Class Classes in Java Class Modifiers and Types Class Instance Variables Primitives vs. Object References Creating Objects Adding Methods to the Class Passing Parameters into Methods Returning a Value from a Method Overloaded Methods Constructors Optimizing Constructor Usage Language Statements Operators Comparison and Logical Operators Looping Continue and Break Statements The switch Statement The for-each() Loop Using Strings Create an instance of the String class Test if two strings are equal Get the length of a string Parse a string for its token components Perform a case-insensitive equality test Build up a string using StringBuffer Contrast String, StringBuffer, and StringBuilder Specializing in a Subclass Extending a Class Casting The Object Class Default Constructor Implicit Constructor Chaining Fields and Variables Instance vs. Local Variables: Usage Differences Data Types Default Values Block Scoping Rules Final and Static Fields Static Methods Using Arrays Arrays Accessing the Array Multidimensional Arrays Copying Arrays Variable Arguments Local-Variable Type Inference Type inference Infering Types of Local Variables The var Reserved Type name Benefits of Using var Backward Compatibility Java Packages and Visibility Class Location of Packages The Package Keyword Importing Classes Executing Programs Visibility in the Modular System Java Naming Conventions Inheritance and Polymorphism Polymorphism: The Subclasses Upcasting vs. Downcasting Calling Superclass Methods from Subclass The final Keyword Interfaces and Abstract Classes Separating Capability from Implementation Abstract Classes Implementing an Interface Abstract Classes vs. Interfaces Introduction to Exception Handling Exception Architecture Throwing Exceptions Checked vs. Unchecked Exceptions Exceptions Handling Multiple Exceptions Automatic Closure of Resources Creating Your Own Exceptions Utility Classes Wrapper Classes Autoboxing/Unboxing Enumeration Syntax Using Static imports Introduction to Generics Generics and Subtyping Bounded Wildcards Generic Methods Legacy Calls to Generics When Generics Should Be Used Lambda Expressions and Functional Interface Lambda Expression Syntax Functional Interfaces Type Inference in Java 8 Method references Collections Characterizing Collections Collection Interface Hierarchy The Set, List and Queue Interfaces Map Interfaces Using Collections Collection Sorting Comparators Using the Right Collection Lambda expressions in Collections Streams Processing Collections of data The Stream interface Reduction and Parallelism Filtering collection data Sorting Collection data Map collection data Find elements in Stream Numeric Streams Create infinite Streams Sources for using Streams Collectors Creating Collections from a Stream Group elements in the Stream Multi-level grouping of elements Partitioning Streams Introduction to the Module System Introduce Project Jigsaw Classpath and Encapsulation The JDK internal APIs Java 9 Platform modules Defining application modules Define module dependencies Implicit dependencies Implied Readability Exporting packages Java Date/Time The Date and Calendar classes Introduce the new Date/Time API LocalDate, LocalDateTime, etc. Formatting Dates Working with time zones Manipulate date/time values Java 12 and beyond Provide an overview of changes since Java 11 Introduce Preview Features Records (Java 14) Switch Expressions (Java 12, Java 13, Java 14) Text Blocks (Java 13, Java 14) Helpful NullPointerExceptions (Java 14) Pattern Matching for instanceof (Java 14) Additional course details: Nexus Humans Fast Track to Core Java Programming for Object Oriented Developers (TT2104-J11) 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 Fast Track to Core Java Programming for Object Oriented Developers (TT2104-J11) 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 This course is intended for intermediate business and requirements analysts who are looking to improve their business case development and presentation skills. This course is also a great fit for project managers and product owners who work closely with business analysts or who perform some form of business case work themselves. Overview Understand the role of the business analyst within the business case process Understand the main professional associations and standards that support business analysts in the industry Discuss the benefits of business case creation Explore how to define the business need Describe the role of the business analyst in supporting the enterprise to determine how to optimally invest in the right project initiatives Explain how to identify stakeholders and the significance to the pre-project activities Discuss the importance of analyzing the enterprise Describe and explore the activities performed to assess the current business environment Explain how a business analyst describes a ?future? state environment including how to identify gaps in enterprise capabilities Present and explore how to define the scope of a solution Describe the activities performed and techniques used to determine viable solution options Explore various techniques for evaluating solution options including feasibility and risk analysis Thoroughly understand the purpose of conducting a feasibility assessment Discuss and practice a number of business analysis techniques that support the business case process Explore the components of a business case Describe how the business case supports decision makers in making go/no-go decisions Demonstrate how to assemble the output from pre-project activities into a well-structured business case Present techniques for presenting business cases to top level managers and obtaining buy-in Discuss methods for preparing for challenges during business case delivery Students learn the steps to effective business case development and support your strategic business recommendations with sound budgeting and financial back-up. The one course you need to make high-impact recommendations and receive full management support for your ideas. Introduction Module Learning Objectives What is Business Analysis Polling Question International Institute of Business Analysis BABOK© Guide Components Project Management Institute Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide BABOK© Guide Knowledge Areas Benefits of Business Analysis Polling Question A Business Analyst can Influence Project Success Factors Challenges of Business Analysis Polling Question Purpose of a Business Case Exercise 1a: What Should a Business Case Include Define the Business Case Elements What to Look Out For Who is Involved Exercise 1b: Review Business Case Outline Module Learning Objectives Pre-Project Activities & the Business Analyst Module Learning Objectives The Definition of a Business Analyst The Role of a Business Analyst Responsibilities of a BA BA Role vs. PM Role Business Analysis vs. Systems Analysis Business Analysis Competencies Polling Question Business Analyst Role and Stakeholders Exercise 2a: Review the Case Study What is a Stakeholder? The Importance of Stakeholders Stakeholder Identification Tips for Identifying Stakeholders Other Stakeholder Tips Stakeholder Identification/Analysis Exercise 2b: Identify Roles and Responsibilities Stakeholder Map Stakeholder Matrix & Onion Diagrams A Stakeholder Map Onion Diagram Exercise 2c: Why do we Need to Understand the Enterprise? Why Study the Enterprise? What is Enterprise Architecture? What is Strategy Analysis? About Strategy Analysis Purpose of Strategy Analysis When to Perform Strategy Analysis Strategic Planning Module Summary The Needs Assessment Process Module Learning Objectives Business Need Defined Define Business Need The Needs Assessment Process Problem or Opportunity Exercise 3a: Problem/Opportunity Identification Understanding Why Situation Statements Business Need and Current State Determine the Stakeholders Polling Question Goals and Objectives Polling Question Exercise 3b: Give 3 Examples of Business Goals Define Business Need Techniques Exercise 3c: Identify the Business Need Definition of Strategy Analysis When Business Strategy is not Driving Project Definition Typical Project Profile The Executive Paradox Solution to the Paradox Exercise 3d: Describe 3 Outcomes You Would Expect from the Case Study The Four ?Ares? Understand How to Create a Business Model Business Model Example Exercise 3e: Create a Business Model The Business Case Approach Financial and Strategic Measurement Tools Module Summary Determining the Required Capabilities & Defining Solution Scope Module Learning Objectives Business Need and Current State Purpose of Analyzing the Current State Analyzing Current Capabilities and Process Capabilities Defined Techniques for Analyzing the Current State Define the Future State Techniques for Defining the Future State Assess Capability Gaps Stakeholders Involved when Reviewing Capability Gaps Discussion: Assessing New Capabilities Defining Solution Scope Determining Scope Boundary How to Define Solution Scope Defining Solution Scope Project Scope and Product Scope Scope Modeling Techniques Used to Define Scope Define Scope Boundaries Modeling Scope: Context Diagram Exercise 4a: Create a Context Diagram from the Case Study Communicating Solution Scope to Stakeholders Stakeholders Participating in Scope Activities Exercise 4b: Discuss Managing Expectations Module Summary Assessing Feasibility & Proposing Solution Options Module Learning Objectives Financial Analysis Purpose of Financial Analysis Costs versus Benefits Financial Models Timing for Assessing Financial Benefits Risk Assessing Risks Risk Process Exercise 5a: Identifying Risks Risk Analysis Capturing and Categorizing Risks Risk Strategies Tolerance for Risk Determining Solution Options Solution Option Process Determining and Analyzing Solution Options Brainstorming Conducting an Outcomes Focused Brainstorming Session Stakeholders Involved in Determining Solution Options Exercise 5b: Determining Solution Options Feasibility Analysis Discussion: Ranking Solution Options Discussion: Recommending the Most Viable Option Exercise 5c: Assess the Most Viable Options Solution Approach Definition Exercise 5d: Review the Business Case Templates Module Summary Packaging & Presenting the Business Case Module Learning Objectives Circumventing a Business Case Documenting the Business Case Value of the Business Case Process Business Case Components Business Case Techniques Build a Convincing Business Case Discussion: Identifying Decision Criteria Exercise 6a: Supporting a Go/No Go Decision Packaging the Business Case Planning Business Case Delivery Discussion: Planning Stakeholder Buy-in Information and Communication Needs in the Business Case Process Presenting your Business Case Exercise 6b: Anticipating and Responding to Challenges Module Summary Course Wrap Up Course Summary Questions Additional Resources Thank You Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA03 - Writing Effective Business Cases 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 BA03 - Writing Effective Business Cases 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 4.5 Days 27 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to gain basic knowledge of business skills. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to communicate and work effectively in a business environment. In this course, students will learn about all different aspects of business skills needed be effective in an office environment. Accessing PDF Documents Open a PDF Document Browse a PDF Document Creating & Saving PDF Documents Create and Save a PDF Document from an Existing Document Create a PDF Document from a Web Page Combine Multiple PDF Documents Navigating Content in a PDF Document Perform a Search in a PDF Document Search Multiple PDF Documents Work with Bookmarks Create Links and Buttons Modifying PDF Documents Manipulate PDF Document Pages Edit Content in a PDF Document Add Page Elements Reviewing PDF Documents Add Comments and Markup Compare PDF Documents Initiate and Manage a Review Converting PDF Files Reduce the File Size of a PDF Document Optimize PDF Files Convert and Reuse PDF Document Content Customizing the Acrobat XI Pro Workspace Customize the Toolbars Customize the Tool Sets Creating PDFs from Technical Documents Create PDF Documents Using Autodesk AutoCAD Measure Technical Drawings Enhancing PDF Documents Embed Multimedia Enhance PDF Document Accessibility Securing PDF Documents Manage the Security of PDF Documents Validate PDF Documents Creating Interactive PDF Forms Create a PDF Form Compile and Manage PDF Form Data Finalizing PDF Files for Commercial Printing Apply Color Management Settings Preview Printed Effects Perform Preflight on a PDF Document Create PDF/X, PDF/A, and PDF/E Compliant Files Create a Composite and Color Separations Accessing & Navigating SharePoint Team Sites Access SharePoint Sites Navigate SharePoint Sites Working with Documents, Content, & Libraries Upload Documents Search for Documents and Files Working with Lists Add List Items Modify List Items Configure List Views Filtering and Grouping with List Views Configuring Your SharePoint Profile Update and Share Your Profile Information Share and Follow SharePoint Content Creating a Blog Integrating with Microsoft Office Access and Save SharePoint Documents with Microsoft Office Manage Document Versions through Office 2013 Accessing SharePoint Data from Outlook 2013 Working Offline & Remotely with SharePoint Synchronize Libraries, Sites, and MySite and Working Offline Working from a Mobile Device Creating a New Site Create a Site Change the Look and Feel of Your SharePoint Site Adding & Configuring Libraries Configure Document Library for Your SharePoint Team Site Configure the Site Assets Library for Your SharePoint Site Add and Configure a Wiki for Your SharePoint Site Adding & Configuring Lists Add an Announcement List Add and Configure a Task List Add and Configure Contact and Calendar Lists Add and Configure a Blog Subsite Add and Configure a Custom List to your SharePoint Site Customize List Forms Configuring Site Settings, Navigation, & Search Configure Site Search Options Configure Site Administration Settings Configure Site Organization and Navigation Assigning Permissions & Access Rights Sharing Sites and Setting Site Permissions Secure Lists, Libraries, and Documents Configure Content Roll-Up, Summary Links, & Site Map Add and Configure the Content Search Web Part Add and Configure the Relevant Documents Web Part Identifying Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs Identify Nouns Identify Pronouns Identify Verbs Identifying Adjectives & Adverbs Use Adjectives Use Adverbs Indentifying Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections Use Prepositions Use Conjunctions Use Interjections Identifying Rules Monitor Sentences Monitor Modifiers Avoid Common Errors Identifying Correct Punctuation Use Parentheses Correctly Use Commas, Semicolons, and Quotation Marks Use Numbers, Symbols, and Capitalization Correctly Identifying Sentence Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices Identify Sentence Fragments Identify Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Solutions Improving Word Choices Identify Commonly Misused Words Identify Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms Building Effective Sentences Identify the Goal Consider the Audience Consider the Context Editing Effectively Use Correct Spelling Achieve Clarity Avoiding Hypercorrections Avoid Hypercorrections Achieve Simplicity Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Working with Words Spelling Grammar Creating a Cheat Sheet Constructing Sentences Parts of a Sentence Punctuation Types of Sentences Creating Paragraphs The Basic Parts Organization Methods Writing Meeting Agendas The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Agenda Writing E-Mails Addressing Your Message Grammar and Acronyms Writing Business Letters The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Letter Writing Proposals The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Proposal Writing Reports The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Be guided by the: The purpose of the report The seniority of your readers Writing the Report Other Types of Documents Requests for Proposals Projections Executive Summaries Business Cases Proofreading & Finishing A Proofreading Primer How Peer Review Can Help Printing and Publishing Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations E-Mail Basics E-mail characteristics Writing online versus on paper Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of e-mail Understanding the cultural significance of e-mail E-mail programs Using an e-mail program to send e-mail When to use e-mail Communicating by e-mail Understanding when to avoid using e-mail Writing an e-mail message Using the MAIL acronym E-Mail Policies Company policies Avoiding improper e-mail messages Ensuring employee compliance to e-mail policies Copyright laws, viruses, and liability Avoiding copyright infringement Avoiding viruses Identifying e-mail liability E-Mail Features & Security Features of an e-mail program Using attachments Using priority labels and signature files Features of an e-mail program Using attachments Using priority labels and signature files Discussing e-mail program options Securing e-mail Usi Additional course details: Nexus Humans Business Applications 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 Business Applications 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.