Strategic Thinking (Virtual) The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for architects, system integrators, security administrators, network administrators, software engineers, technical support individuals, and IBM Business Partners who implement LPARs on IBM Power Systems. Overview Describe important concepts associated with managing POWER7 processor-based systems, such as Logical partitioning (LPAR), dynamic partitioning, virtual devices, virtual processors, virtual consoles, virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), and shared processors Describe the features of the PowerVM Editions. Use the System Planning Tool to plan an LPAR configuration Describe the functions of the HMC Configure and manage the HMC, including users and permissions, software, startup and shutdown, remote access features, network configuration, security features, HMC backup and restore options, and the HMC reload procedure Describe the rules associated with allocating resources, including dedicated processors, processing units for Micro-Partitions, memory, physical I/O for AIX and Linux partitions Configure and manage LPARs using the HMC Graphical User Interface (GUI) and HMC commands Interpret physical and AIX location codes and relate to the key hardware components Power on and power off the POWER7 system Use the HMC to back up and restore partition data In this course, students will learn the skills needed to become an effective administrator on IBM's POWER7-based systems that support Logical Partitioning (LPAR). Day 1 Introduction to partitioning Hardware system overview Hardware Management Console Day 2 Hardware Management Console (cont.) System Planning Tool HMC and managed system maintenance System power management Planning and configuring logical partitions Day 3 Planning and configuring logical partitions (cont.) Partition operations Dynamic resource allocation Exercise 9 Additional course details: Nexus Humans AN110 IBM Power Systems for AIX I - LPAR Configuration and Planning 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 AN110 IBM Power Systems for AIX I - LPAR Configuration and Planning 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.
Decision Making and Problem Solving: In-House Training We may live in an era of fast technology and increasing reliance upon automation, but our human abilities to think critically, make careful decisions, and solve nuanced problems are more important than ever. Our personal lives depend on those things, and so do the lives of our organizations. Since business is now conducted at remarkable speeds, we put our organizations at great risk daily when we have weak competencies with decision-making and problem-solving. Decisions and solutions that are executed impulsively and without structured approaches can create more problems or make existing ones worse! This course aims to help participants improve their skills so they can execute well and add value to the workplace. Learners will experience multiple decision-making and problem-solving models, tools, and techniques meant for the real world. They will learn how to align their growing toolboxes with the right situational contexts so that they can transfer that skill to the workplace. They will also discover how indecision, cognitive bias, and default thought processes can create obstacles to effective decision-making and problem-solving. What you will Learn Recognize the importance of making a sound decision in a timely manner Infer types of cognitive biases and obstacles that impact decision-making Separate facts, requirements, ideas, and perceptions when making a decision or solving problems Apply structured decision-making and problem-solving approaches Conduct cause and effect and Force Field analyses Evaluate alternative solution methods using various techniques Analyze real world situations to determine the best aligned decision-making and problem-solving models, tools, and techniques Implement decision-making and problem-solving models, tools, and techniques Foundation Concepts Contextualizing decisiveness and problem-solving Discriminating between decisiveness and problem-solving Understanding Decision-Making Decision-making challenges and impacts Key drivers of good decision-making Thought processes and obstacles Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) Decision-Making Models and Supporting Tools Decision-making models, tools, and guidelines Tools to evaluate alternatives Translating requirements into action Problem-Solving Defining the problem Problem-solving models Cause and effect analysis Quick hit vs. innovative problem-solving Summary and Next Steps Course summary Personal action plan
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to become more rational and disciplined thinkers. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will boost their performance with an increase in their decision-making ability. In this course, students will learn develop their ability to analyze and evaluate information. 1 - GETTING STARTED Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - COMPONENTS OF CRITICAL THINKING Applying Reason Open Mindedness Analysis Logic Case Study 3 - NON-LINEAR THINKING Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Don't Jump to Conclusions Expect and Initiate Change Being Ready to Adapt Case Study 4 - LOGICAL THINKING Ask the Right Questions Organize the Data Evaluate the Information Draw Conclusions Case Study 5 - CRITICAL THINKERS (I) Active Listening Be Curious Be Disciplined Be Humble Case Study 6 - CRITICAL THINKERS (II) Seeing the Big Picture Objectivity Using Your Emotions Being Self-Aware Case Study 7 - EVALUATE INFORMATION Making Assumptions Watch out for Bias Ask Clarifying Questions SWOT Analysis Case Study 8 - BENEFITS OF CRITICAL THINKING Being More Persuasive Better Communication Better Problem Solving Increased Emotional Intelligence Case Study 9 - CHANGING YOUR PERSPECTIVE Limitations of Your Point of View Considering Others Viewpoint Influences on Bias When New Information Arrives Case Study 10 - PROBLEM SOLVING Identify Inconsistencies Trust Your Instincts Asking Why? Evaluate the Solution(s) Case Study 11 - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Retaining Your New Skills Reflect and Learn From Mistakes Always Ask Questions Practicing Critical Thinking Case Study 12 - WRAPPING UP Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is designed for persons who are new to the z/OS platforms but have a technical background in information technology. It is intended for those who require an in-depth understanding of z/OS. Overview Describe the system initialization process of the z/OS operating systemsState the differences between an address space, data space, and hyperspaceDescribe the process of translating a virtual address to a real addressExplain the difference between paging and swappingDefine a z/OS taskDescribe dispatching, interrupt processing, supervisor calls, cross memory services, and serializationDescribe the purpose of the Job Entry Subsystem (JES)Illustrate the flow of a job through the z/OS environmentDescribe the allocation process for data sets in the z/OS environmentsIllustrate how an I/O request is processed in a z/OS environmentDescribe how workload management is accomplished in a z/OS environmentExplain the z/OS recovery processes and list available Problem Determination ToolsDescribe z/OS storage management conceptsDescribe the UNIX System Services functions provided in the z/OS environmentsExplain the network topologies and protocol support provided in z/OSDescribe system security and network security for a z/OS environmentCreate a high-level plan for the installation and configuration of a z/OS environment This classroom course introduces the base elements, optional features, and servers that are provided in z/OS. It focuses on the system service facilities that are provided by the z/OS Base Control Program (BCP). Day 1 Unit 1: z/OS overview Including welcome and course overview Unit 2: Storage management Day 2 Unit 3: Managing work Unit 4: Input/output processing Day 3 Unit 4: Input/output processing (continued) Unit 5: Data management Unit 6: Job management Day 4 Unit 7: IPL and system initialization Unit 8: Termination and recovery analysis Unit 9: Installing and configuring Day 5 Unit 10: Communicating Unit 11: Security in z/OS Including end-of-course summary Additional course details: Nexus Humans ES15 IBM z/OS Facilities 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 ES15 IBM z/OS Facilities 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 geared toward Windows system administrators, network administrators, and other system administrators who are interested in supplementing current skills or backstopping other team members, in addition to Linux system administrators who are responsible for these tasks: Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures, Providing operational support, Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability, Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration. Overview #NAME? Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) equips you with Linux© administration "survival skills" by focusing on foundational Linux concepts and core tasks. You will learn how to apply command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools, starting you on your journey toward becoming a full-time Linux system administrator. This path continues with the follow-on course, Red Hat System Administration II (RH134). 1 - Getting Started with the GNOME Graphical Desktop Get started with GNOME and edit text files with gedit 2 - Manage Files Graphically with Nautilus Manage files graphically and access remote systems with Nautilus 3 - Get Help in a Graphical Environment Access documentation, both locally and online 4 - Configure Local Services Configure the date and time and configure a printer 5 - Manage Physical Storage Understand basic disk concepts and manage system disks 6 - Manage Logical Volumes Understand logical volume concepts and manage logical volumes 7 - Monitor System Resources Manage memory and CPU utilization 8 - Manage System Software Manage system software locally and using Red Hat Network (RHN) 9 - Get Started with Bash Understand basic shell concepts, execute simple commands, and use basic job control techniques 10 - Get Help in a Textual Environment Use man and info pages and find documentation in /usr/share/doc 11 - Establish Network Connectivity Understand basic network concepts; configure, manage, and test network settings 12 - Administer Users and Groups Manage users and groups 13 - Manage Files from the Command Line Understand Linux filesystem hierarchy; manage files from the command line 14 - Secure Linux File Access Understand Linux file access mechanisms; manage file access from the GUI and the command line 15 - Administer Remote Systems Share and connect to a desktop; use SSH and rsync 16 - Configure General Services Manage services; configure SSH and remote desktops 17 - Manage Physical Storage II Manage filesystem attributes and swap space 18 - Install Linux Graphically Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux and configure the system with firstboot 19 - Manage Virtual Machines Understand basic virtualization concepts; install and manage virtual machines 20 - Control the Boot Process Understand runlevels and manage GRUB 21 - Deploy File Sharing Services Deploy an FTP server and a web server 22 - Secure Network Services Manage a firewall; understand SELinux concepts and manage SELinux 23 - Comprehensive Review Get a hands-on review of the concepts covered throughout the course
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for networking and security professionals involved in the administration and support of a security infrastructure using FortiGate appliances. Overview Monitor traffic passing through FortiGate Optimize FortiGate memory usage Diagnose using FortiGate tools such as the built-in sniffer and ''diagnose debug flow'' command Monitor statistics for user traffic, traffic shaping, user authentication, IPsec, web proxy, BGP, OSPF and HA Troubleshoot issues with conserve mode, high CPU, firewall policies, session helpers, user authentication, *IPsec, FortiGuard, UTM inspection, explicit web proxy, routing, and HA Describe the processing flow of FortiGate packet inspection Configure FortiGate for external BGP and OSPF This 3-day class provides more in-depth work with FortiGate infrastructure and architecture, combined with enhanced troubleshooting methods and tools to isolate and fix the most common issues in networks with FortiGate devices. Module 1: Security Fabric Configuring the Security Fabric Troubleshooting: Security Fabric Physical and logical topology views Module 2: FortiOS Architecture System information Module 3: System Troubleshooting Crash Logs Module 4: Traffic and Session Monitoring Exploring the session table Troubleshooting: Connectivity issues Module 5: Routing Failover of existing sessions Troubleshooting: Routing Module 6: FortiGuard Troubleshooting: Local FDS issue Troubleshooting: Rating lookups Module 7: Central Management FortiManager and registration Module 8: OSPF Configuring OSPF Troubleshooting: OSPF Module 9: Web Filtering and Antivirus Configuring Web Filtering and AV Troubleshooting: Web Filetering Troubleshooting: Antivirus Module 10: IPS Configuring IPS IPS custom signatures Module 11: BGP Configuring BGP Troubleshooting: BGHP neighbor Troubleshooting: BGP routing Configuring prefix lists Module 12: IPsec Troubleshooting: IPsec VPN Manager Module 13: Auto Discovery VPN Configuring ADVPN and IBGP Troubleshooting: OSPF and BGP' Additional course details: Nexus Humans Enterprise Firewall (NSE 7) 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 Enterprise Firewall (NSE 7) 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.
Strategic Thinking: Virtual In-House Training The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What you Will Learn Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)
Strategic Thinking: In-House Training The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What you Will Learn Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)