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OpenView training course description A hands-on course focusing on network management using HP OpenView network node manager on Microsoft Windows or UNIX. What will you learn Recognise the benefits of ADSL. Describe the network management architecture. Use HP OpenView. Diagnose faults using HP OpenView. Recognise the MIB structure. OpenView training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff wanting to learn DNS. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation Duration 2 days OpenView training course contents Network management What is network management?, Benefits, issues, demonstration. Getting started with HP OpenView Starting HP OpenView, IP discovery, IP monitoring, controlling IP discovery. Using HP OpenView Mapping devices, map layouts, maps and submaps, objects and symbols, object attributes, colour codings, polling. Agents Configuring Cisco devices for SNMP support, communities, traps, syslog. Parts of SNMP SNMP architecture, MIB's, The protocol. HP OpenView SNMP configuration HP OpenView alarm browser HP OpenView alarms, alarm categories, filtering alarms, alarm details window. MIB's MIB1, MIB2, The MIB2 groups, additional MIB's, MIB compilers, vendor MIB's. HP OpenView MIB loader and browser. Monitoring devices Polling, obtaining MIB information. Diagnostic tools Poll node, the ping window, protocol test, locate route HP OpenView fault management Alarms, polling, fault management, setting thresholds and configuring traps.

NNMi for engineers training course description A hands on course focusing on network management using Network Node Manager (NNMi) on Microsoft Windows or UNIX. What will you learn Describe the network management architecture. Use NNMi. Diagnose faults using NNMi. Recognise the MIB structure. NNMi for engineers training course details Who will benefit: Network administrators. Network operators. Those wishing to find out more about how their NNMi works. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Duration 2 day NNMi for engineers training course content Network management What is network management? Benefits, issues, demonstration. Getting started with NNMi Starting NNMi, IP discovery, IP monitoring, controlling IP discovery. Using NNMi Mapping devices, map layouts, maps and submaps, objects and symbols, object attributes, colour codings, polling. Agents Configuring Cisco devices for SNMP support, communities, traps, syslog. Parts of SNMP SNMP architecture, MIBs, The protocol. NNMi SNMP configuration NNMi alarm browser NNMi alarms, alarm categories, filtering alarms, alarm details window. MIBs MIB1, MIB2, The MIB2 groups, additional MIBs, MIB compilers, vendor MIBs. NNMi MIB loader and browser. Monitoring devices Polling, obtaining MIB information. Diagnostic tools Poll node, the ping window, protocol test, locate route NNMi fault management Alarms, polling, fault management, setting thresholds and configuring traps.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is people who are moving into a database role, or whose role has expanded to include database technologies. Developers that deliver content from SQL Server databases will also benefit from this material. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe key database concepts in the context of SQL Server Describe database languages used in SQL Server Describe data modelling techniques Describe normalization and denormalization techniques Describe relationship types and effects in database design Describe the effects of database design on performance Describe commonly used database objects This course is provided as an introductory class for anyone getting started with databases. It will be useful to programmers and other IT professionals whose job roles are expanding into database management. Students will learn fundamental database concepts through demonstrations and hands-on labs on a SQL Server instance. This material updates and replaces course Microsoft course 10985 which was previously published under the same title. Module 1: Introduction to databases Introduction to Relational Databases Other Databases and Storage Data Analysis SQL Server Database Languages Module 2: Data Modeling Data Modelling Designing a Database Relationship Modeling Module 3: Normalization Fundamentals of Normalization Normal Form Denormalization Module 4: Relationships Introduction to Relationships Planning Referential Integrity Module 5: Performance Indexing Query Performance Concurrency Module 6: Database Objects Tables Views Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions

Duration 3.5 Days 21 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for AWS Cloud Architects with expertise in designing and implementing solutions running on AWS who now want to design for Microsoft Azure. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Secure identities with Azure Active Directory and users and groups. Implement identity solutions spanning on-premises and cloud-based capabilities Apply monitoring solutions for collecting, combining, and analyzing data from different sources. Manage subscriptions, accounts, Azure policies, and Role-Based Access Control. Administer Azure using the Resource Manager, Azure portal, Cloud Shell, and CLI. Configure intersite connectivity solutions like VNet Peering, and virtual network gateways. Administer Azure App Service, Azure Container Instances, and Kubernetes. This course teaches Solutions Architects who have previously designed for Amazon Web Services how to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for Azure. Introduction to Azure Subscriptions and accounts Resource groups and templates in Azure Resource Manager Azure global infrastructure Azure regions Azure Availability Zones Comparison with AWS Implement Azure Active Directory Introduction to Azure Active Directory Domains and custom domains Safety features Guest users in Azure Active Directory Manage multiple directories Comparison with AWS Implement and manage hybrid identities Introduction to Azure AD Connect Comparison with AWS Implement virtual networking Azure Virtual Network and VNet peering VPN and ExpressRoute connections Comparison with AWS Implement VMs for Windows and Linux Configure high availability Comparison with AWS Implement load balancing and network security Implement Azure Load Balancer Implement an Azure Application Gateway Implement Azure Firewall Implement network security groups and application security groups Comparison with AWS Implement container-based applications Configure Azure Kubernetes Service Publish a solution on an Azure Container Instance Comparison with AWS Implement an application infrastructure Create an App Service plan Create and configure Azure App Service Configure networking for an App Service Introduction to Logic Apps and Azure Functions Comparison with AWS Implement storage accounts Azure Storage core concepts Managing the Azure Blob storage lifecycle Working with Azure Blob storage Comparison with AWS Implement NoSQL databases Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB Consistency Select appropriate CosmosDB APIs Set up replicas in CosmosDB Comparison with AWS DynamoDB Implement Azure SQL databases Configure Azure SQL database settings Implement Azure SQL Database managed instances Configure high availability for an Azure SQL database Comparison with AWS Implement cloud infrastructure monitoring Monitor security Monitor cost Configure a Log Analytics workspace Comparison with AWS Implement and manage Azure governance solutions Assign RBAC roles Configure management access to Azure Implement and configure an Azure Policy Comparison with AWS Manage security for applications Implement Azure Key Vault Implement and configure Azure AD Managed Identities Register and manage applications in Azure AD Comparison with AWS Migration, backup, and disaster recovery management Migrate workloads Implement Azure Backup for VMs Implement disaster recovery Comparison with AWS

Learn everything you need to know to be fully competent with Window OS. This syllabus takes you around the basics and then on another deep dive into all the elements. Discover things you never knew and speed up your experience using Windows OS. Module 1: Introduction to Windows OS • Understanding the Windows operating system • Navigating the Windows interface • Customizing system settings and preferences Module 2: File Management • Managing files and folders in Windows Explorer • Copying, moving, and renaming files • Using the Recycle Bin and data recovery Module 3: Windows Built-in Apps • Using Microsoft Edge for web browsing • Effective web searching using search engines • Email management with Windows Mail • Calendar and task management with Windows Calendar Module 4: Software Installation and Updates • Installing and updating software applications • Managing and uninstalling programs • Windows Store and app installations Module 5: Microsoft Office Basics • Introduction to Microsoft Office suite • Using Microsoft Word for document creation • Basic spreadsheet management with Microsoft Excel Module 6: Microsoft Office Intermediate Skills • Advanced features in Microsoft Word • Creating and formatting spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel • Creating dynamic presentations with PowerPoint Module 7: Multimedia and Graphics • Basic image editing with Paint • Using Windows Photo app for photo management • Creating graphics with Paint 3D Module 8: Productivity and Collaboration • Using OneDrive for cloud-based storage and collaboration • Working with Windows Sticky Notes and To-Do • Collaborative editing with Microsoft Office Online Module 9: Troubleshooting and Maintenance • Identifying and resolving common Windows issues • Using Task Manager for performance monitoring • Maintenance tasks for Windows OS Module 10: Windows Security and Privacy • Overview of Windows security features • Online safety and privacy best practices • Protecting personal data and devices Module 11: Advanced Windows Features • Customizing the Windows Start Menu and Taskbar • Using Cortana for voice commands and search • Virtual desktops and advanced multitasking Module 12: Using AI and Chat GPT • Introduction to AI and Chat GPT technology • Exploring AI-powered features in Windows • Using Chat GPT for productivity and assistance Module 13: Browsing and Search Engines • Effective use of web browsers • Utilizing search engines for research • Online safety and privacy while browsing Module 14: Cybersecurity • Understanding cybersecurity threats • Protecting against malware and phishing attacks • Secure online practices and password management Module 15: Software Installation and Factory Reset • Installing and updating software applications • Factory resetting a Windows device • Data backup and recovery during resets Module 16: Final Projects and Assessment • Culminating projects showcasing Windows OS skills • Practical exams assessing Windows software knowledge and skills • Preparing for industry-recognized certifications (optional) Please note that the duration and depth of each module can vary depending on the level of expertise required and the specific needs of the learners. Additionally, it's important to adapt the curriculum to the learners' proficiency levels, whether they are A Level/GCSE students or adult learners with different experience levels.

Cloud technologies training course description This course provides an introduction to cloud technologies, including, configuration and deployment, security, maintenance, and management. It covers all aspects of cloud computing infrastructure. It will help you to master the fundamental concepts, terminology, and characteristics of cloud computing. . What will you learn Contrast and compare AWS, GCP and Azure. Explain the different cloud services, models and characteristics. Explain cloud virtualization components and options. Explain cloud security options. Describe cloud automation, orchestration, monitoring and performance options. Cloud technologies training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with or looking to work with cloud technologies. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days Cloud technologies training course contents What is the cloud? The Internet Cloud computing Benefits Disadvantages Cloud services IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, others. Cloud service providers AWS, GCP Microsoft Azure, others Cloud architectures Private, public, hybrid others Cloud based delivery The cloud and virtualization Virtual Machines, networks, storage, deployment. Accessing the Virtual Machine Secure cloud environments Security considerations. Data privacy considerations Automation and orchestration Monitoring and performance Performance Cost issues Cost containment

Network forensics training course description This course studies network forensics-monitoring and analysis of network traffic for information gathering, intrusion detection and legal evidence. We focus on the technical aspects of network forensics rather than other skills such as incident response procedures etc.. Hands on sessions follow all the major sections. What will you learn Recognise network forensic data sources. Perform network forensics using: Wireshark NetFlow Log analysis Describe issues such as encryption. Network forensics training course details Who will benefit: Technical network and/or security staff. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers. Duration 3 days Network forensics training course contents What is network forensics? What it is, host vs network forensics, purposes, legal implications, network devices, network data sources, investigation tools. Hands on whois, DNS queries. Host side network forensics Services, connections tools. Hands on Windows services, Linux daemons, netstat, ifoconfig/ipconfig, ps and Process explorer, ntop, arp, resource monitor. Packet capture and analysis Network forensics with Wireshark, Taps, NetworkMiner. Hands on Performing Network Traffic Analysis using NetworkMiner and Wireshark. Attacks DOS attacks, SYN floods, vulnerability exploits, ARP and DNS poisoning, application attacks, DNS ANY requests, buffer overflow attacks, SQL injection attack, attack evasion with fragmentation. Hands on Detecting scans, using nmap, identifying attack tools. Calculating location Timezones, whois, traceroute, geolocation. Wifi positioning. Hands on Wireshark with GeoIP lookup. Data collection NetFlow, sflow, logging, splunk, splunk patterns, GRR. HTTP proxies. Hands on NetFlow configuration, NetFlow analysis. The role of IDS, firewalls and logs Host based vs network based, IDS detection styles, IDS architectures, alerting. Snort. syslog-ng. Microsoft log parser. Hands on syslog, Windows Event viewer. Correlation Time synchronisation, capture times, log aggregation and management, timelines. Hands on Wireshark conversations. Other considerations Tunnelling, encryption, cloud computing, TOR. Hands on TLS handshake in Wireshark.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at IT professionals who support Windows 11 desktops, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. The secondary audience for this course is Desktop/Device Support Technicians (DSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users with computers that are running the Windows 11 operating system (OS) in a on-premises environment. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Install and configure Windows 11 desktops and devices in a Windows Server domain corporate environment Install and customize Windows 11 operating systems and apps Configure local and remote network connectivity and storage Configure data security, device security, and network security Maintain, update, and recover Windows 11. This is a 4-day ILT course designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to install and configure Windows 11 desktops and devices in an on-premises Windows Server Active Directory domain environment. Module 1: Installing Windows 11 Introducing Windows 11 Installing Windows 11 Module 2: Upgrading and updating Windows 11 Upgrading to Windows 11 Migrating user state Managing Windows 11 updates Module 3: Configuring Windows 11 devices Local configuration tools in Windows 11 Using Windows Admin Center Using Windows PowerShell Implementing Remote Management Module 4: Configuring network connectivity Configuring network connectivity Implementing name resolution Implementing remote access Module 5: Managing storage Overview of storage options Managing local storage Managing Storage Spaces Module 6: Managing resources Configuring and managing file access Configuring and managing shared folders Implementing Work Folders Managing printers Module 7: Managing apps in Windows 11 Deploying apps Managing access to the Microsoft Store Configuring Microsoft Edge Module 8: Implementing and managing security Managing user and group accounts Configuring User Account Control Implementing BitLocker Implementing Windows 11 security features Securing against network threats Module 9: Monitoring Windows 11 Monitoring Windows 11 Optimizing Windows 11 performance Module 10: Troubleshooting Windows 11 Managing Windows 11 startup Recovering Windows 11 Managing devices and drivers Understanding the registry Recovering files

HP iMC for engineers training course description A hands on course focusing on network management using HP iMC on Microsoft Windows or UNIX. What will you learn Describe the network management architecture. Use HP NNMi. Diagnose faults using HP iMC. Recognise the MIB structure. HP iMC for engineers training course details Who will benefit: Network administrators. Network operators Those wishing to find out more about how their NMS works Anyone wishing to implement NFV using OpenStack. Prerequisites: Introduction to Virtualization Duration 2 day HP iMC for engineers training course content Network management What is network management? Benefits, issues. Getting started with HP iMC Starting HP iMC, IP discovery, IP monitoring, controlling IP discovery. Hands on Initial HP iMC configuration. Using HP iMC Viewing devices, Device view, IP view, network view, polling. Hands on Using HP iMC. Agents Configuring Cisco devices for SNMP support, communities, traps, syslog. Hands on Configuring network devices for HP iMC. Parts of SNMP SNMP architecture, MIBs, The protocol. HP iMC SNMP configuration. Hands on HP iMC SNMP configuration. MIBs The MIB2 groups, additional MIBs, MIB compilers, vendor MIBs. HP iMC MIB loader and browser. Hands on MIB browsing. Monitoring devices Polling, obtaining MIB information. Hands on HP iMC performance management. Configuration and change management Configuration templates, software library, configuration compare, configuration audit and reports. Hands on Using the configuration center. Reports Report templates, Real time reports, scheduling reports. Hands on Using real time reports. HP iMC fault management Alarms, polling, fault management, setting thresholds and configuring traps. Syslog. Hands on Working with alarms. Security alarms.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for users who need to replace a Windows computer with a Mac and for IT professionals who support Mac users. Overview Organizations are increasingly integrating Mac computers into Windows or other standards-based network environments. This course gives both users and the IT professionals who support them the skills necessary to make integration easy. This two day Mac Integration Basics course examines how to best use a Mac(s) in an organization that predominantly functions with a Microsoft Windows operating system and Windows Servers. Directory Services Connect a Mac to an Active Directory server Share Files Connect to file servers. Turn on personal file sharing. Configure Collaborative Services Manage Internet Accounts preferences. Connect to an Exchange Server. Connect Mail to non-Windows servers. Add accounts in Mail, Contacts, and Calendars. Secure a Mac Built-In Security features. Create strong passwords. Use two-factor authentication. Set a firmware password. Lock a Mac screen. Create user accounts. Disable automatic login. Protect start-up disk files. Ensure that the apps you download are safe. Provide network security. Printing Connect to a local printer. Connect to, share, and print from network printers. Move and Back Up Content Move content. Back up content. Run Windows on a Mac Run Windows natively or virtually. Microsoft Office for macOS. Cross-platform apps. Cross-platform files. Troubleshooting How to best troubleshoot macOS. Questions & Answers