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This course will allow you to explore the potential of self-service business intelligence using Power BI Desktop to analyse and connect to different sources of data, creating Relationships between those different datasets, Query the data using Shaping and data Modelling, to create Visualizations, and publish Reports to different platforms . Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to: Connect to data from different sources. Use the Query Editor Perform Power BI desktop data Shaping and Transformation. Create Power BI desktop Modelling. Create Power BI desktop Visualizations and Reports. ' 1 year email support service Take a closer look at the consistent excellent feedback from our growing corporate clients visiting our site ms-officetraining co uk With more than 20 years experience, we deliver courses on all levels of the Desktop version of Microsoft Office and Office 365; ranging from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced to the VBA level and Business Intelligence. Our trainers are Microsoft certified professionals with a proven track record with several years experience in delivering public, one to one, tailored and bespoke course Tailored training courses: in in company training, you can choose to run the course exactly as they are outlined by us or we can customise it so that it meets your specific needs. A tailored or bespoke course will follow the standard outline but may be adapted to your specific organisational needs. Please visit our site (ms-officetraining co uk) to get a feel of the excellent feedback our courses have had and look at other courses you might be interested in. Introduction to Power BI Power BI Jargon explained A quick look at Power BI Desktop A quick look at the Power BI service Helpful resources Power BI and Excel Introduction to using Excel data in Power BI Upload Excel data to Power BI Import Power View and Power Pivot to Power BI Getting started with Power BI Desktop Overview of Power BI Desktop Accessing Help and Helpful resources Connect to data sources in Power BI Desktop Shaping and Transforming Data with Query Editor Introduction to the Query Editor Data Sources Power BI Desktop can Connect to Introduction to Steps and M code Combining Data Using Merge and Append Queries Data Type Properties Working with Delimiters Clean and transform your data with the Query Editor Text Specific Transformation Tools Number Specific Transformation Tools Date Specific Transformation Tools Split and Merge columns Creating an Index Column Adding Conditional Columns Columns From Examples Grouping and Aggregating data Pivoting and Unpivoting Using filters Modeling the data Introduction to modeling your data How to manage your data relationships Create calculated columns Optimizing data models Create calculated measures Show Values As and Quick Measures Create calculated tables Explore your time-based data Introduction to DAX DAX calculation types DAX functions Visualizations Introduction to visuals in Power BI Create and customize simple visualizations Modify colors in charts and visuals Shapes, text boxes, and images Page layout and formatting Group interactions among visualizations Visual hierarchies and drill-down Using custom visualizations Create a KPI Visualization Geo-Data and Maps Reports, Publishing and Sharing Introduction to the Power BI service Quick insights in Power BI Create and configure a dashboard Ask questions of your data with natural language Create custom Q&A suggestions Share dashboards with your organization Introduction to content packs, security, and groups Publish Power BI Desktop reports Print and export dashboards and reports Create groups in Power BI Use content packs Update content packs Publish to web Who is this course for? Who is this course for? This course facilitates you with knowledge on the potential for Power BI Desktop to analyse and connect to different sources of data, creating Relationships between those different datasets, Query the data using Shaping and data Modelling, and to create Visualizations, and publish Reports to different platforms. Requirements Requirements Before attending this course, delegates should have: - A general knowledge of database concepts (fields, records and relationships) - Familiarity with Excel. Career path Career path Business Intelligence Data Analysis ETL & Data Warehousing

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for end users who are familiar with computers and who need to use the features and functionality of the Windows 10 operating system for personal and/or professional reasons. In this course, students will learn the features and functionality of the Windows 10 operating system for professional and personal use. Accessing Windows 10 Topic A: Navigate the Windows 10 Desktop Topic B: Manage the Start Menu Topic C: Sign In to Windows 10 Using Windows Apps and Desktop Applications Topic A: Navigate Desktop Applications Topic B: Navigate Windows Apps Features Topic C: Navigate the Cortana Virtual Assistant App Working with Files and Folders Topic A: Manage Files and Folders with File Explorer Topic B: Store and Share Files with OneDrive Topic C: Multitask with Open Apps Accessing the Internet using Microsoft Edge Topic A: Use Microsoft Edge Topic B: Customize Microsoft Edge Customizing the Windows 10 Environment Topic A: Customize the Start Screen Topic B: Customize the Desktop Installing and Removing Devices Topic A: Manage Printers Topic B: Manage Peripheral Devices Using Windows 10 Security Features Topic A: Manage Passwords and Privacy Levels Topic B: Use Windows Defender Additional course details: Nexus Humans Using Microsoft Windows 10 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 Using Microsoft Windows 10 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for Microsoft© Windows© and Microsoft© Office users who are transitioning to a SharePoint environment, and who need to access information from and collaborate with team members on a Microsoft SharePoint Team Site. Overview In this course, you will be able to use resources on a typical SharePoint Team Site in the course of performing normal business tasks. You will:Interact with SharePoint Team Sites.Work with documents, content, and libraries.Interact in SharePoint.Work with Lists.Integrate SharePoint with Microsoft Office. SharePoint is a complex platform. A strong understanding of the platform will allow students to work more efficiently & effectively. In this course, students will learn how to use a SharePoint Team Site to access, store, and share information & documents. Interacting with SharePoint Team Sites Topic A: Access SharePoint Sites Topic B: Navigate SharePoint Sites Working with Documents, Content, & Libraries Topic A: Upload Documents Topic B: Search for Documents and Content Interacting in SharePoint Topic A: Update and Share Your Profile Topic B: Follow and Share Content Working with Lists Topic A: Add and Modify List Items Topic B: Configure List Views Topic C: Filter and Group Data with List Views Integrating with Microsoft Office Topic A: Access and Save Microsoft Office Documents with SharePoint Topic B: Manage Document Versions Topic C: Work with SharePoint Data from Outlook Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft SharePoint 2016 - Site User 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 Microsoft SharePoint 2016 - Site User course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3.25 Days 19.5 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT administrators with a minimum 2-5 years of experiencing working with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 10, and Office 365 licensing. The course will utilize a pre-provisioned lab environment which includes Microsoft 365 E5 licenses and Enterprise Mobility and Security E5 licenses for each student. Powershell management topics will be discussed where applicable in the respective topics. This course will address Windows devices only enrolled in Intune. Configuring and Licensing Intune Endpoint Manager - quick discussion, portal access Discuss which licenses include Intune Discuss Microsoft Intune device-only subscription Discuss Azure Active Directory basic, P1, P2 licensing Intune setup and overview of capabilities Supported configurations Logging in and using Intune Admin portal via Azure Portal and via Endpoint manager site Configure a domain name (needed to support labs though may be done already for E1B/district) Add users and groups in Azure Portal Configure Azure AD connect and discuss AAD Connect Health Assigning licenses manually, via Powershell, and via AAD groups Set the MDM authority and enable device enrollment Add Apps to Intune - covered in detail in a later topic Configuring device profiles - covered in detail in a later topic Company Portal discussion - covered in detail in a later topic Configure app policies - covered in detail in a later topic Windows device management What is co-management - brief discussion on Endpoint Manager with Configuration Manager Registering, joining, hybrid join to Azure AD Enrollment method capabilities Azure AD joined Azure AD joined with Autopilot (User driven mode) Azure AD joined with Autopilot (Self deploying mode) Autopilot pre-provisioned deployment (formally known as white-glove) Device group tags for profile deployment Troubleshooting Autopilot Policy conflicts Known issues Using Powershell to connect to and manage Intune Software deployment Add apps to Intune Windows Store apps Microsoft Store for Business apps LOB apps - Sideloading Adding Win32 apps Running Powershell Scripts on devices Assigning Apps Monitor Apps Discovered Apps Configure Apps App Configuration Policies Office app policys Custom OMA-URI Policies Troubleshooting Managing devices Windows 10 Feature Updates Update rings to manage updates Mapping drives to SMB shares Discuss OneDrive for Business Manage Enterprise Wireless - Windows Configuration Designer, provisioning packages Implementing Conditional Access - device based, app based Printer management Universal Print Deploying printer settings Remote administration Intune Device Management Inventory Fresh Start Full Scan Remote Lock Restart Sync devices Bulk device actions Teamviewer integration requirements Intune Reporting Accessing Reports Exporting Reports using Graph

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developers Overview By the end of this course, you will learn to develop fully realized solutions by using standardized application coding patterns. In this course, you will learn the tasks needed to fulfill the role of developer in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps. The Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (FO) developer is a key technical resource that implements and extends the application to meet the requirements of the business. Module 1: Overview & Architecturen Explore the ecosystem and main components Explore the technical architecture Explore design and deployment considerations Module 2: Developer Tools Manage implementations by using Lifecycle Services Manage source code by using version control Customize by using Visual Studio Module 3: Solution Design Implement application lifecycle management Module 4: AOT Elements Build extended data types and enumerations Build tables Build forms and optimize form performance Create classes Create other user interface elements Module 5: Code Development & Testing Explore the test framework and use tools Get started with development using X++ Develop object-oriented code Use RSAT tool Module 6: Data Migration Prepare data for migration Module 7: Frameworks Introduction Explore extensions and the extension framework Extend elements SysOperationSandbox framework Summary Module 8: Integration Identify data integration patterns and scenarios Implement data integration concepts and solutions Implement the data management package API Data integrations Integrate with Microsoft Azure Connecting to Power Platform services Consume business events Integrate Finance and Operations apps with Microsoft Dataverse Module 9: Reporting Explore the reporting tools Build reports Build workspaces Manage data sources with external data stores Module 10: Security & Performance Work with performance and monitoring tools Implement role-based security Apply basic performance optimization techniques Additional course details: Nexus Humans MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer 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 MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer 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 Students in this course are interested in Microsoft 365 development platform or in passing the Microsoft 365 Developer Associate certification exam. Students should also have 1-2 years experience as a developer. This course assumes students know how to code and have a basic understanding of REST APIs, JSON, OAuth2, OData, OpenID Connect, Microsoft identities including Azure AD and Microsoft accounts, Azure AD B2C, and permission/consent concepts. Overview Implementing Microsoft Identity Working with Microsoft Graph Determining workload platform targets Integration Points, including Microsoft Teams, Office Add-ins, and SharePoint Framework This course covers five central elements of Microsoft 365 platform ? implementing Microsoft Identity, working with Microsoft Graph, extending and customizing SharePoint, extending Teams, and extending Office. In this course, students will learn how to implement Microsoft Identity and work with Microsoft Graph. Students will also gain the knowledge on UI elements (including Adaptive Cards and UI Fabric), Integration Points (including Microsoft Teams, Office Add-ins, SharePoint Framework, Actionable Messages), and determining workload platform targets. In implementing Microsoft Identity, students will learn to implement Microsoft identity including registering an application, implanting authentication, configuring permissions to consume an API, and creating a service to access Microsoft Graph. In working with Microsoft Graph, students will learn how to access user data, explore query parameters, manage a group lifecycle, access files, and optimize network traffic using Microsoft Graph. In extending and customizing SharePoint, students will learn about SharePoint Framework web parts, extensions, and how to package and deploy a SPFx solution. In extending Teams, students will look at the components of a Teams App, work with webhooks, tabs, and conversational bots. In extending Office, students work with Office Add-ins, task pane add-ins, JavaScript APIs, Office UI Fabric, and actionable messages with adaptive cards. Implement Microsoft Identity Microsoft Identity platform Register an Application Implement Authentication Configure Permissions to consume an API Implement Authorization to consume an API Implement Authorization in an API Create a Service to access Microsoft Graph Work with Microsoft Graph What is Microsoft Graph Access user data from Microsoft Graph Data usage with query parameters Manage a group lifecycle on Microsoft Graph Access files with Microsoft Graph Optimize network traffic Extend and Customize SharePoint SharePoint Framework web parts SharePoint Framework extensions Package and deploy a SPFx solution Consumption of Microsoft Graph Consumption of 3rd party APIs secured with Azure AD from within SPFx Web Parts as Teams Tabs Branding and theming in SharePoint Extend Teams Microsoft Teams App Webhooks in Microsoft Teams Tabs in Microsoft Teams Messaging extensions in Microsoft Teams Conversational bots in Microsoft Teams Extend Office Office Add-ins Office JS APIs Customization of Add-ins Testing, debugging, and deployment options Actionable message Additional course details: Nexus Humans MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services 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 MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for business users and knowledge workers in a variety of roles and fields who have competence in a desktop-based installation of the Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, or 2016 edition of the Microsoft Office productivity suite, and who are now extending Microsoft Office to a collaborative cloud-based Office 365 environment. Overview In this course, you will build upon your knowledge of the Microsoft Office desktop application suite to work productively in the cloud-based Microsoft Office 365 environment. You will: Sign in, navigate, and identify components of the Office 365 environment. Create, edit, and share documents with team members using the Office Online apps, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Delve. Collaborate and work with colleagues using the Yammer and Planner apps. Use email and manage contacts with Outlook on the web. Collaborate using Teams. Configure Teams. This course introduces working with shared documents in the familiar Office 365 online apps?Word, PowerPoint©, and Excel©?as an alternative to installing the Microsoft© Office desktop applications. This course also introduces several productivity apps including Yammer?, Planner, and Delve© that can be used in combination by teams for communication and collaboration. Getting Started with Office 365 Topic A: Sign In to Office 365 Topic B: Navigate the Office 365 Environment Collaborating with Shared Files Topic A: Work with Shared Documents in SharePoint Topic B: Edit Documents in Office Online Topic C: Collaborate on the SharePoint Site Topic D: Work with OneDrive for Business Topic E: Find Shared Resources Using Productivity Apps Topic A: Work with Productivity Apps in Combination Topic B: Broadcast Messages with Yammer Using Outlook on the Web Topic A: Send and Receive Email Topic B: Manage Contacts Topic C: Schedule Appointments Topic D: Personalize Outlook on the Web Collaborating with Teams Topic A: Overview of Microsoft Teams Topic B: Converse and Share in Teams Topic C: Call and Meet in Teams Topic D: Collaborate with Microsoft 365 Apps and Teams Configuring Teams Topic A: Configure Teams Topic B: Configure Channels Topic C: Configure Tabs Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft 365 Office for the Web (with Teams) 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 Microsoft 365 Office for the Web (with Teams) 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 Delegates should be PC literate, i.e., familiar with PC'S/Laptops and have used a mouse and keyboard; be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; manage files and folders and be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications such as MS Excel, MS Word etc. Overview The purpose of this course is to provide delegates with the practical skills to build and manage project schedules. It is designed to provide techniques and tips that will help users of the software apply it as a powerful tool to develop competent and unambiguous schedules - while avoiding some of the traps associated with the incorrect application of scheduling features. Techniques learned will also facilitate communicating deliverables and milestones to project stakeholders. This course covers management practices and methodologies and an in-depth knowledge of MS Project functionality. Delegates will be able to create and manage project schedules during the course and reinforce attained skills through practical applications. Project Management Overview Concepts of project management and scheduling The project lifecycle and phases Fundamental importance of defining ? and agreeing ? project scope Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define project scope 4 steps to create a schedule based on the WBS Understanding task dependencies Understanding the concept of the project baseline Developing a Project Schedule Setting the ?Scheduling Mode? Creating Tasks, Recurring Tasks (e.g. progress or review meetings) and Milestones Defining task Dependencies Applying Lag and Lead Time Working with the Critical Path Managing Tasks in the schedule Add Notes and attach project documents to tasks Setting and removing task Constraints and Deadlines Applying the ?Task Path? feature to view dependencies Working with Resources Creating a Resource Pool Working with Resource Calendars Creating Team/Group Calendars Understanding Effort Driven and Non-Effort Driven scheduling Assigning Resources to tasks Working with Project Costs Managing Project Information Applying Field, Tables and Views Applying Filters and Groups Creating custom Fields, Tables and Views (Drop-down menus, Traffic Light reports, Flag Fields) Using the ?Organiser? feature for customised elements Communicating Project Information Applying formats to Views and Tables Using the ?Copy Picture? command Create and Print Project Reports Exporting to Excel Managing Resources Finding Resource Overallocations Resolving Overallocations (reassigning, splitting tasks, utilising float, changing work contours) Applying Resource Levelling features Tracking Progress Setting the Project Baseline Applying the Tracking Gantt and Tracking Table Using the ?Mark on Track? and ?Update Tasks? features Working with Dashboards and Burndown Reports Programme Management Methods to consolidate multiple Project Files Resource sharing - setting up a Master Resource Pool Creating and managing Master Project Files

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for business users and knowledge workers in a variety of roles and fields who have competence in a desktop-based installation of Microsoft Office, and who are now extending Microsoft 365 to a collaborative cloud-based environment. Overview In this course, you will work productively in the Microsoft 365 cloud-based environment. You will: Navigate Microsoft 365 and integrate the online apps. Use Microsoft Outlook on the Web. Use Microsoft Teams on the web. Store documents in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. Work with files online. This course is an introduction to Microsoft 365 in a cloud-based environment. Using the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps online, users can easily communicate and collaborate through Microsoft Teams messaging and meeting functionality and Outlook email. When you create a team, the Microsoft SharePoint team site provides a central storage location for accessing and modifying shared documents. Each user also receives individual document storage through OneDrive for Business. Teams can provide a central hub for working with shared documents in the familiar apps?Word, PowerPoint, and Excel?as an alternative to installing the Microsoft 365 Desktop applications. Getting Started with Microsoft 365 for the Web Topic A:ÿSign In to Microsoft 365 Online Topic B:ÿNavigate the Microsoft 365 Web Environment Topic C:ÿIntegrate the Microsoft 365 Web Apps Using Outlook on the Web Topic A:ÿSend and Receive Email on the Web Topic B:ÿAccess the Outlook Calendar Online Using Teams on the Web Topic A:ÿAccess Teams Features Topic B:ÿCreate and Configure Teams and Channels Topic C:ÿChat and Post in Teams Topic D:ÿCall and Meet in Teams Storing Documents on the Web Topic A:ÿOrganize Documents in SharePoint Topic B:ÿOrganize Documents in OneDrive Topic C:ÿWork with Documents in Teams Topic D:ÿSelect a File Storage Location Working with Files Online Topic A:ÿEdit Documents in Microsoft 365 Online Topic B:ÿCollaborate on Files Online Topic C:ÿFind Shared Resources Online Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft 365 for the Web (with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive) v3.0 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Microsoft 365 for the Web (with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive) v3.0 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Integrating UNIX and Microsoft course description This course is designed for the enterprise-level UNIX professional and represents the highest level of professional, distribution-neutral UNIX certification within the industry. It covers administering UNIX enterprise-wide with an emphasis on mixed environments. What will you learn Configure and troubleshoot OpenLDAP. Use OpenLDAP as an authentication backend. Manage software packages. Use Samba - Share configuration - User and group management - Domain integration - Name services - with Linux and Windows clients Integrating UNIX and Microsoft course details Who will benefit: Enterprise-level UNIX professionals. Prerequisites: UNIX network administration. Duration 5 days Integrating UNIX and Microsoft course contents OPENLDAP CONFIGURATION OpenLDAP replication Replication concepts, OpenLDAP replication, replication log files, replica hubs, LDAP referrals, LDAP sync replication. Securing the Directory Securing the directory with SSL and TLS, Firewall considerations, Unauthenticated access methods, User/password authentication methods, Maintanence of SASL user DB, certificates. OpenLDAP Server Performance Tuning Measure OpenLDAP performance, Tune software configuration to increase performance, indexes. OPENLDAP AS AN AUTHENTICATION BACKEND LDAP Integration with PAM and NSS Configure PAM to use LDAP for authentication, NSS to retrieve information from LDAP and PAM modules in UNIX. Integrating LDAP with Active Directory and Kerberos Kerberos integration with LDAP, Cross platform authentication, Single sign-on concepts, Integration and compatibility limitations between OpenLDAP and Active Directory. SAMBA BASICS Samba Concepts and Architecture Samba daemons and components, key issues regarding heterogeneous network, Identify key TCP/UDP ports used with SMB/CIFS, Knowledge of Samba3 and Samba4 differences. Configure Samba Samba server configuration file structure, variables and configuration parameters, Troubleshoot and debug configuration problems. Regular Samba Maintenance Monitor and interact with running Samba daemons, Perform regular backups of Samba configuration and state data. Troubleshooting Samba Samba logging, Backup TDB files, Restore TDB files, Identify TDB file corruption, Edit / list TDB file content. Internationalization Internationalization character codes and code pages, differences in the name space between Windows and Linux/Unix with respect to share, names, user/group/computer naming in a non-English environment. SAMBA SHARE CONFIGURATION Linux File System and Share/Service Permissions File / directory permission control, Samba interaction with Linux file system permissions and ACLs, Use Samba VFS to store Windows ACLs. Print Services Printer sharing, integration between Samba and CUPS, Manage Windows print drivers and configure downloading of print drivers, security concerns with printer sharing. SAMBA USER AND GROUP MANAGEMENT Managing User Accounts and Groups User and group accounts, mappings, user account management tools, smbpasswd, file/directory ownership of objects. Authentication, Authorization and Winbind Local password database, password synchronization, passdb backends, Convert between passdb backends, Integrate Samba with LDAP, Winbind service, PAM and NSS. SAMBA DOMAIN INTEGRATION Samba as a PDC and BDC Domain membership and trust relationships, Create and maintain a PDC and BDC with Samba3/4, Add computers to an existing domain, logon scripts, roaming profiles, system policies. Samba4 as an AD compatible Domain Samba 4 as an AD DC, smbclient, how Samba integrates with AD services: DNS, Kerberos, NTP, LDAP. Configure Samba as a Domain Member Server Joining Samba to NT4 and AD domains, obtain a TGT from a KDC. SAMBA NAME SERVICES NetBIOS and WINS WINS concepts, NetBIOS concepts, local master browser, domain master browser, Samba as a WINS server, name resolution, WINS replication, NetBIOS browsing and browser elections, NETBIOS name types. Active Directory Name Resolution DNS for Samba4 as an AD Domain Controller, DNS forwarding with the internal DNS server of Samba4. WORKING WITH LINUX AND WINDOWS CLIENTS CIFS Integration SMB/CIFS concepts, remote CIFS shares from a Linux client, securely storing CIFS credentials, features and benefits of CIFS, permissions and file ownership of remote CIFS shares. Working with Windows Clients browse lists and SMB clients from Windows, Share file/print resources from Windows, the smbclient program, the Windows net utility.