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Better Business Cases™ Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training Better Business Cases™ is based on the Five Case Model - which is the UK government's best practice approach to structuring spending proposals and making effective business decisions. Using this best-practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the practitioner course is to develop a candidate's ability to deliver a comprehensive business case, through encouraging expanded knowledge to guide the practical application of theoretical foundations. Upon the completion of this Practitioner course, a candidate will be able to start applying the model to a real business case development project. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Develop the lifecycle of a business case and to establish the relationships between the five cases Apply the steps in the business case development framework, in order to support the production of a business case, using the Five Case Model, for a given scenario Overview of Better Business Cases Alignment with the strategic planning process Importance of the Business Case using the Five Case Model Overview of the Five Case Model Purpose of the key stages in the development of a spending proposal Purpose of a Business Justification Case Business Case Development Process Purpose of project / programme assurance and assurance reviews Responsibility for producing the Business Case Determining the Strategic Context and Undertaking the Strategic Assessment Scoping the Scheme and Preparing the Strategic Outline Case Planning the Scheme and Preparing the Outline Business Case Procuring the Solution and Preparing the Full Business Case Implementation and monitoring Evaluation and feedback Making the Case for Change Agree on the strategic context Determine spending objectives, existing arrangements, and business needs Determine potential business scope and key service requirements Determine benefits, risks, constraint, and dependencies Exploring the Preferred Way Forward Agree on critical success factors Determine long list options and SWOT analysis Recommend a preferred way forward Determining Potential Value for Money Revisit the short list Prepare the economic appraisal for short-listed options Undertake benefits appraisal Undertake risk appraisal Select preferred option and undertake sensitivity analysis Preparing for the Potential Deal Determine the procurement strategy Determine service streams and required outputs Outline potential risk apportionment Outline potential payment mechanisms Ascertain contractual issues and accountancy treatment Ascertaining Affordability and Funding Requirement Prepare the financial model Prepare the financial appraisals Planning for Successful Delivery Plan programme / project management Plan change and contract management Plan benefits realization Plan risk management Plan programme / project assurance and post project evaluation Procuring the Value for Money Solution Revisit the case for change Revisit the OBC options Detail procurement process and evaluation of best and final offers (BAFOs) Contracting for the Deal Set out the negotiated deal and contractual arrangements Set out the financial implications of the deal Ensuring Successful Delivery Finalize project management arrangements and plans Finalize change management arrangements and plans Finalize benefits realization arrangements and plans Finalize risk management arrangements and plans Finalize contract management arrangements and plans Finalize post-project evaluation arrangements and plans

This practical, enjoyable day will give you the tools to go and do your job effectively and the opportunity to practise using them in a safe and supportive environment before putting them into practice for real back in the workplace. To inspire, you need to be inspired!Having the right set of skills, tools and techniques helps us to manage in a productive and beneficial way. Above all, the workshop will inspire you with the determination to engage with the people you manage to produce greater levels of achievement. This workshop will enable you to: Understand what the role of the manager is Engage and inspire a team to perform Recognise the range of styles appropriate for different situations and how your communication style impacts Provide clear direction on your team's purpose, role and responsibilities Understand how to create a motivating environment for those who report to you Hold them accountable for delivery Hold performance conversations Review and evaluate your learning and have a plan to take back and implement at work 1 Bringing the role to life Starting the day with sharing your current ideals and approaches using the pre workshop task Understanding what you bring to your role and your objectives for the day 2 The role and responsibilities of a manager: an overview Responsibility and accountability Producing results Managing teams Developing individuals 3 Communication excellence The model of a team communicator What type of communicator are you and what about your team? Practical interactive group exercise 4 Your role as a team leader - shaping how we work using the organisation's values Your role Your team's role Enabling your team to deliver in a changing mindset 5 Engaging and motivating your team Exercise: using a leadership model to explore how you are enabling your team to engage with current change, what's getting in the way and how you will manage this in your organisational context Peer and group task and discussion 6 Addressing motivation at team and individual level in times of change Exercises:Identifying approaches to motivating people at work based on a work based model of motivation: team taskExploring a behavioural model of motivation: team discussion Review in plenary 7 Holding people accountable The work cycle model of team performance: Agree purposeSet objectivesMonitor performanceProvide feedbackCompliance vs. commitment Professional discussion in small groups Exercise: Practising short conversations using peer coaching support 8 Review of learning and action planning Personal review and action planning Group review of learning Evaluation

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for Azure Security Engineers who are planning to take the associated certification exam, or who are performing security tasks in their day-to-day job. This course would also be helpful to an engineer that wants to specialize in providing security for Azure-based digital platforms and play an integral role in protecting an organization's data. This course provides IT Security Professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain an organization?s security posture, and identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. This course includes security for identity and access, platform protection, data and applications, and security operations. Prerequisites AZ-104T00 - Microsoft Azure Administrator Security best practices and industry security requirements such as defense in depth, least privileged access, role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, shared responsibility, and zero trust model. Be familiar with security protocols such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Internet Security Protocol (IPSec), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), disk and data encryption methods. Have some experience deploying Azure workloads. This course does not cover the basics of Azure administration, instead the course content builds on that knowledge by adding security specific information. Have experience with Windows and Linux operating systems and scripting languages. Course labs may use PowerShell and the CLI. 1 - Manage identities in Microsoft Entra ID Secure users in Microsoft Entra ID Secure groups in Microsoft Entra ID Recommend when to use external identities Secure external identities Implement Microsoft Entra Identity protection 2 - Manage authentication by using Microsoft Entra ID Configure Microsoft Entra Verified ID Implement multifactor authentication (MFA) Implement passwordless authentication Implement password protection Implement single sign-on (SSO) Integrate single sign-on (SSO) and identity providers Recommend and enforce modern authentication protocols 3 - Manage authorization by using Microsoft Entra ID Configure Azure role permissions for management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, and resources Assign built-in roles in Microsoft Entra ID Assign built-in roles in Azure Create and assign a custom role in Microsoft Entra ID Implement and manage Microsoft Entra Permissions Management Configure Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management Configure role management and access reviews by using Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Implement Conditional Access policies 4 - Manage application access in Microsoft Entra ID Manage access to enterprise applications in Microsoft Entra ID, including OAuth permission grants Manage app registrations in Microsoft Entra ID Configure app registration permission scopes Manage app registration permission consent Manage and use service principals Manage managed identities for Azure resources Recommend when to use and configure a Microsoft Entra Application Proxy, including authentication 5 - Plan and implement security for virtual networks Plan and implement Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Security Groups (ASGs) Plan and implement User-Defined Routes (UDRs) Plan and implement Virtual Network peering or gateway Plan and implement Virtual Wide Area Network, including secured virtual hub Secure VPN connectivity, including point-to-site and site-to-site Implement encryption over ExpressRoute Configure firewall settings on PaaS resources Monitor network security by using Network Watcher, including NSG flow logging 6 - Plan and implement security for private access to Azure resources Plan and implement virtual network Service Endpoints Plan and implement Private Endpoints Plan and implement Private Link services Plan and implement network integration for Azure App Service and Azure Functions Plan and implement network security configurations for an App Service Environment (ASE) Plan and implement network security configurations for an Azure SQL Managed Instance 7 - Plan and implement security for public access to Azure resources Plan and implement Transport Layer Security (TLS) to applications, including Azure App Service and API Management Plan, implement, and manage an Azure Firewall, Azure Firewall Manager and firewall policies Plan and implement an Azure Application Gateway Plan and implement an Azure Front Door, including Content Delivery Network (CDN) Plan and implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) Recommend when to use Azure DDoS Protection Standard 8 - Plan and implement advanced security for compute Plan and implement remote access to public endpoints, Azure Bastion and just-in-time (JIT) virtual machine (VM) access Configure network isolation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Secure and monitor AKS Configure authentication for AKS Configure security for Azure Container Instances (ACIs) Configure security for Azure Container Apps (ACAs) Manage access to Azure Container Registry (ACR) Configure disk encryption, Azure Disk Encryption (ADE), encryption as host, and confidential disk encryption Recommend security configurations for Azure API Management 9 - Plan and implement security for storage Configure access control for storage accounts Manage life cycle for storage account access keys Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Files Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Blob Storage Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Tables Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Queues Select and configure appropriate methods for protecting against data security threats, including soft delete, backups, versioning, and immutable storage Configure Bring your own key (BYOK) Enable double encryption at the Azure Storage infrastructure level 10 - Plan and implement security for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance Enable database authentication by using Microsoft Entra ID Enable and monitor database audit Identify use cases for the Microsoft Purview governance portal Implement data classification of sensitive information by using the Microsoft Purview governance portal Plan and implement dynamic mask Implement transparent data encryption? Recommend when to use Azure SQL Database Always Encrypted 11 - Plan, implement, and manage governance for security Create, assign, and interpret security policies and initiatives in Azure Policy Configure security settings by using Azure Blueprint Deploy secure infrastructures by using a landing zone Create and configure an Azure Key Vault Recommend when to use a dedicated Hardware Security Module (HSM) Configure access to Key Vault, including vault access policies and Azure Role Based Access Control Manage certificates, secrets, and keys Configure key rotation Configure backup and recovery of certificates, secrets, and keys 12 - Manage security posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud Identify and remediate security risks by using the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Secure Score and Inventory Assess compliance against security frameworks and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Add industry and regulatory standards to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Add custom initiatives to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Connect hybrid cloud and multicloud environments to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Identify and monitor external assets by using Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management 13 - Configure and manage threat protection by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Enable workload protection services in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including Microsoft Defender for Storage, Databases, Containers, App Service, Key Vault, Resource Manager, and DNS Configure Microsoft Defender for Servers Configure Microsoft Defender for Azure SQL Database Manage and respond to security alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Configure workflow automation by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Evaluate vulnerability scans from Microsoft Defender for Server 14 - Configure and manage security monitoring and automation solutions Monitor security events by using Azure Monitor Configure data connectors in Microsoft Sentinel Create and customize analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel Configure automation in Microsoft Sentinel Additional course details: Nexus Humans AZ-500T00 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies 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 AZ-500T00 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies 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 System installersSystem integratorsSystem administratorsNetwork administratorsSolutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirementsExplain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSOExplain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devicesUnderstand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG modelsInstall NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager componentUnderstand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capableExplain the YANG service model structureDescribe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAPDesign and manage services with YANG modelsPerform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packsUse logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devicesExplain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurationsDescribe the use of different integration options and APIsExplain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) componentsDescribe the use of feature components and function packsDefine and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solutionWork with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures The Cisco NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) course introduces you to Cisco© Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This course provides a brief overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as an introduction to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about service packages, network element drivers, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The course also covers service creation, device and configuration management, NSO maintenance, NSO options and integrations, and basic NSO troubleshooting. Introduction to Cisco NSO Meeting Challenges with Orchestration Challenges of Network Management Challenges of Network Orchestration NSO Features and Benefits That Meet Challenges Standardized Approach What Is NSO? Logical Architecture Components What Does NSO Do? Orchestration Use Cases How Does NSO Work? Introduction to NETCONF and YANG Packages Mapping Logic Network Element Drivers (NEDs) Resources and Training Resources Training Get Started with Cisco NSO Installing Cisco NSO Setup Overview Cisco NSO Local Installation Installing NEDs Using NetSim NETCONF Overview Challenges of Network Management Introduction to NETCONF NETCONF Operation Device Manager Device Manager Overview Device Configuration Management Device Connection Management Templates and Groups Other Device Management Tools Service Manager Essentials YANG Overview Introduction to YANG Other Representations of YANG Data Types XPath Overview Basic YANG Statements Can You Spot the Error? Using Services Package Architecture Creating a Service Package Sample Service Configuration Service Template YANG Service Model Deploying a Service Model-to-Model Mapping Mapping Introduction Mapping Logic FASTMAP Template Processing Service Design and Cisco NSO Programmability Service Design Service Design Overview Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach Device Configuration Service Model Service Management Service Management Tasks Service Lifecycle Management Guidelines NSO Programmability Introduction NSO Programmability Overview Python Service Skeleton Creating a Service YANG Model Creating a Service Template Template Processing with Python Cisco NSO Flexibility System Configuration and Troubleshooting System Configuration System Troubleshooting Integration Integration Options NETCONF Server Web Integration SNMP Agent Alarm Management and Reporting Alarm Management Reporting Scalability and Performance High Availability High-Availability Cluster Communications Clustering Layered Service Architecture Addressing Performance Limitations Components and Function Packs Function Packs NFV Orchestration Reactive FASTMAP

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe Cisco Catalyst 9800 Understand the Benefits for Catalyst 9800 Configure Catalyst 9800 Migrate to the Catalyst 9800 Troubleshoot the Catalyst 9800 Understand and Discuss WIFI6 Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 v1.0 is a three-day course designed to help students understand how the Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers combine the best of RF excellence with IOS XE benefits. This course begins with a description of the Cisco Catalyst 9800 and its benefits while introducing the learner to WIFI6. The configuration, migration, and troubleshooting will also be covered in this instructor-led course. Introduction Cisco Catalyst 9800 Overview Intent Based Networking (IBN) Cisco Catalyst Next Gen Wireless Architecture Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless ? Platform Support Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Appliances Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Series: C9800-80-K9 Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Series: C9800-40-K9 Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Cloud Series: C9800-CL-K9 Cisco Catalyst 9800 use in Private and Public Cloud Environments Private Public Hybrid What is WiFi 6 and Why do we need it? Use Cases ? how WiFi 6 will change Buisness and Industry WIFI6 technical ? a leap from previous WiFi technologies Design Considerations Cisco WiFi6 Portfolio and Interoperability Configure WiFi6 on Cat 9800 Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Embedded Controller for SDA SD-Access Everywhere Wireless Assurance with DNA Center Catalyst 9800 SD-Access Wireless Catalyst 9800 SD-Access Embedded Wireless Controllers High Availability Reducing downtime for Upgrades and Unplanned Events High Availability (Client SSO) High Availability (AP & Client SSO) Software Updates Software Updates SSO Patching Rolling Upgrades Wireless Controller SMU Rolling AP Update Image Upgrade Programmability and Telemetry Flexible management options with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers Wireless Programmability ?Stack? Config vs Operational YANG data models Model Driven Telemetry Security and Threat Detection Intent-based wireless networks Security Security and Threat Mitigation Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Model New Configuration Model AireOS vs. Catalyst 9800 Config Model Catalyst 9800 Config Model Wireless Basic Setup Wireless Basic Configuration Model Adding Local Site Adding Remote Site Provisioning APs to Site Day 0 AP PnP Wireless Advanced Guided UI Configuration Workflow WLAN Profile Policy Profile AP Join profile RF Profile Static and Rule-Based AP Tagging Migration AireOS Config Translator Using the Tool Migration using Prime AireOS Config Translator on PI 3.5 Troubleshooting IOS-XE logging architecture Packet tracing and packet captures Embedded Packet Capture web interface Useful commands and tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 (C98WF6) 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 Cisco Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 (C98WF6) 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.

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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for data scientists with experience of Python who need to learn how to apply their data science and machine learning skills on Azure Databricks. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Provision an Azure Databricks workspace and cluster Use Azure Databricks to train a machine learning model Use MLflow to track experiments and manage machine learning models Integrate Azure Databricks with Azure Machine Learning Azure Databricks is a cloud-scale platform for data analytics and machine learning. In this course, students will learn how to use Azure Databricks to explore, prepare, and model data; and integrate Databricks machine learning processes with Azure Machine Learning. Introduction to Azure Databricks Getting Started with Azure Databricks Working with Data in Azure Databricks Training and Evaluating Machine Learning Models Preparing Data for Machine Learning Training a Machine Learning Model Managing Experiments and Models Using MLflow to Track Experiments Managing Models Managing Experiments and Models Using MLflow to Track Experiments Managing Models Integrating Azure Databricks and Azure Machine Learning Tracking Experiments with Azure Machine Learning Deploying Models

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is designed for individuals who want to gain in-depth knowledge and practice in the discipline of managing requirements (Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Product manager, Product Owner, Chief Product Owner, Service Manager, Service Owner, Project manager, Consultants) Overview Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding and application of Requirements Engineering principles and techniques. Key areas are: Requirements Engineering framework The hierarchy of requirements Key stakeholders in the framework Requirements elicitation Requirements modelling Requirements documentation Requirements analysis Requirements validation Requirements management The Business Analyst role analyzes, understands and manages the requirements in a customer-supplier relationship and ensures that the right products are delivered.The practical course provides in-depth knowledge and practice in Requirements Engineering. Course Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Course Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Structure Course Agenda Introduction to Business Analysis Structure and Benefits of Business Analysis Foundation Exam Details Business Analysis Certification Scheme What is Business Analysis? Intent and Context Origins of business analysis The development of business analysis The scope of business analysis work Taking a holistic approach The role and responsibilities of the business analyst The competencies of a Business Analyst Personal qualities Business knowledge Professional techniques The development of competencies Strategy Analysis The context for strategy The definition of strategy Strategy development External environmental analysis Internal environmental analysis SWOT analysis Executing strategy Business Analysis Process Model An approach to problem solving Stages of the business analysis process model Objectives of the process model stages Procedures for each process model stage Techniques used within each process model stage Investigation Techniques Interviews Observation Workshops Scenarios Prototyping Quantitative approaches Documenting the current situation Stakeholder Analysis and Management Stakeholder categories and identification Analysing stakeholders Stakeholder management strategies Managing stakeholders Understanding stakeholder perspectives Business activity models Modelling Business Processes Organizational context An altrnative view of an organization The organizational view of business processes Value propositions Process models Analysing the as-is process model Improving business processes (to-be business process) Defining the Solution Gab analysis Introduction to Business Architecture Definition to Business Architecture Business Architecture techniques Business and Financial Case The business case in the project lifecycle Identifying options Assessing project feasibility Structure of a business case Investment appraisal Establishing the Requirements A framework for requirements engineering Actors in requirements engineering Requirements elicitation Requirements analysis Requirements validation Documenting and Managing the Requirements The requirements document The requirements catalogue Managing requirements Modelling the Requirements Modelling system functions Modelling system data Delivering the Requirements Delivering the solution Context Lifecycles Delivering the Business Solution BA role in the business change lifecycle Design stage Implementation stage Realization stage Additional course details: Nexus Humans Business Analysis - Requirements Engineering 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 Analysis - Requirements Engineering 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 System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirements Explain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSO Explain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devices Understand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG models Install NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager component Understand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capable Explain the YANG service model structure Describe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAP Design and manage services with YANG models Perform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packs Use logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devices Explain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurations Describe the use of different integration options and APIs Explain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) components Describe the use of feature components and function packs Define and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solution Work with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures The Cisco NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v. 4.0 course introduces you to Cisco© Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This course provides an overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as introductions to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about managing devices and creating device templates, service management and service package creation, network element drivers, interfacing with other systems using APIs, configuring and troubleshooting system settings, managing alarms and reporting, configuring NSO for scalability and performance, and capabilities that can be added to Cisco NSO. Introduction to Cisco NSO Meeting Challenges with Orchestration Challenges of Network Management Challenges of Network Orchestration NSO Features and Benefits That Meet Challenges Standardized Approach What Is NSO? Logical Architecture Components What Does NSO Do? Orchestration Use Cases How Does NSO Work? Introduction to NETCONF and YANG Packages Mapping Logic Network Element Drivers (NEDs) Resources and Training Resources Training Get Started with Cisco NSO Installing Cisco NSO Setup Overview Cisco NSO Local Installation Installing NEDs Using NetSim NETCONF Overview Challenges of Network Management Introduction to NETCONF NETCONF Operation Device Manager Device Manager Overview Device Configuration Management Device Connection Management Templates and Groups Other Device Management Tools Service Manager Essentials YANG Overview Introduction to YANG Other Representations of YANG Data Types XPath Overview Basic YANG Statements Can You Spot the Error? Using Services Package Architecture Creating a Service Package Sample Service Configuration Service Template YANG Service Model Deploying a Service Model-to-Model Mapping Mapping Introduction Mapping Logic FASTMAP Template Processing Service Design and Cisco NSO Programmability Service Design Service Design Overview Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach Device Configuration Service Model Service Management Service Management Tasks Service Lifecycle Management Guidelines NSO Programmability Introduction NSO Programmability Overview Python Service Skeleton Creating a Service YANG Model Creating a Service Template Template Processing with Python Cisco NSO Flexibility System Configuration and Troubleshooting System Configuration System Troubleshooting Integration Integration Options NETCONF Server Web Integration SNMP Agent Alarm Management and Reporting Alarm Management Reporting Scalability and Performance High Availability High-Availability Cluster Communications Clustering Layered Service Architecture Addressing Performance Limitations Components and Function Packs Function Packs NFV Orchestration Reactive FASTMAP

In this course you will understand what mentoring is about, understand your roles in the process. Gain self-insight into your own interpersonal style and way of relating to others that may affect mentoring interactions.