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NFV training course description Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) brings many benefits, this training course cuts through the hype and looks at the technology, architecture and products available for NFV. What will you learn Explain how NFV works. Describe the architecture of NFV. Explain the relationship between NFV and SDN. Recognise the impact NFV will have on existing networks. NFV training course details Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to know more about NFV. Prerequisites: Introduction to Virtualization. Duration 2 days NFV training course content Introduction What is NfV? What are network Functions? NfV benefits, NfV market drivers. ETSI NfV framework. Virtualization review Server, storage and network virtualization and NfV. Virtual machines, containers and docker. Data centres, clouds, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS. Virtualization of Network Functions Network virtualization versus Network Function virtualization. ETSI NfV architecture ETSI documents, Architecture overview, compute domain, hypervisor domain, infrastructure network domain. IETF and NfV Creating services, Service Functions, Service Function Chaining. SPRING and source packet routing. YANG and NetConf. RESTCONF. VLANs, VPNs, VXLAN. MANO Management and Orchestration. OpenStack, OpenDaylight PaaS and NfV. The VNF domain. Service graphs, MANO descriptors, Open orchestration. The virtualization layer VM centric model, containers versus hypervisors, FD.io. Summary Deploying NfV, performance, testing. Futures.

OpenStack for NFV and SDN course description OpenStack is predominately a cloud management technology. This course looks at how OpenStack can be used in a NFV and SDN environment. What will you learn Describe the architecture of NFV. Explain the relationship between NFV and SDN. Implement NFV VIM using OpenStack. Explain how OpenStack as VNFM and orchestrator works. OpenStack for NFV and SDN course details Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to implement NFV using OpenStack. Prerequisites: Introduction to Virtualization Duration 3 day OpenStack for NFV and SDN course content What is NFV? What is NFV? What are network Functions? NFV benefits, NFV market drivers. ETSI NFV framework. ETSI documents, Architecture overview, compute domain, hypervisor domain, infrastructure network domain. What is OpenStack? Virtual machines, clouds, management. OpenStack architecture, OpenStack modules. Why OpenStack for NFV? Hands on OpenStack installation. OpenStack Virtualization and NFV Server, storage and network virtualization and NFV. Where OpenStack fits in the ETSI framework. Virtual machines, containers and docker. Data centres, clouds, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS. Hands on OpenStack Iaas, OpenStack Nova. The virtualization layer VM centric model, containers versus hypervisors, FD.io. Hands on OpenStack as the VIM. OpenStack Neutron VXLAN, Networks, subnets, ports. Security groups. Routers. Service and component hierarchy. Hands on Implementing a virtual network with OpenStack Neutron. Virtualization of Network Functions Network virtualization versus Network Function virtualization. NFV MANO Management and Orchestration. Where OpenStack fits. MANO descriptors, Open orchestration. OpenStack Tacker, Open MANO, OpenBaton, other orchestrators. OpenStack Tacker Installation, getting started, configuration. SFC and OpenStack. Hands on Deploying a VNF. OPNFV What is OPNFV, Where OpenStack fits into OPNFV. SDN What is SDN? Control and data planes. SDN controllers. Classic SDN versus real SDN. Hybrid SDN, network automation, SDN with overlays. Northbound, southbound, SDN protocols, OpenFlow, OpenDaylight, ONOS, SDN with NFV. SDN and OpenStack. Summary Deploying NFV, performance, testing. Futures

Ethernet LANS training course description This course has been replaced as part of our continuous curriculum development. Please see our Definitive Ethernet switching course What will you learn Describe what Ethernet is and how it works. Install Ethernet networks Troubleshoot Ethernet networks Analyse Ethernet packets Design Ethernet networks Recognise the uses of Hubs, Bridges, switches and routers. Ethernet LANS training course details Who will benefit: Those wishing to find out more about how their LAN works. Prerequisites: Intro to Data comms & networking. Duration 3 days Ethernet LANS training course contents What is Ethernet? LANS, What is Ethernet?, history, standards, the OSI reference model, how Ethernet works, CSMA/CD. Ethernet Cabling UTP, cat 3,4,5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 7, fibre optic cable, MMF, SMF. Hands on Making a cable. 802.3 physical specifications Distance limitations, hubs and repeaters, 5-4-3-2-1 rule, 10BaseT, 10BaseF, 100BaseTX, 100BaseFX, 1000BaseSX, 1000BaseT, 10gbe. Hands on Working with hubs. Ethernet layer 2 Overview, NICS, device drivers, MAC addresses, broadcasts, multicasts, frame formats, Ether II, 802.3, 802.2, SNAP, compatibility, Ethernet type numbers, Ethernet multicast addresses, Ethernet vendor codes. Hands on Installing Ethernet components, analysing MAC headers. IP and Ethernet ARP Hands on Analysing ARP packets. Ethernet extensions Full/half duplex, auto negotiation, flow control methods, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3ah. Hands on Configuration of full/half duplex. Ethernet speed enhancements Encoding, Carrier extension, packet bursting, jumbo frames. Prioritisation 802.1P, 802.1Q, TOS, WRR, QOS, VLANs. Hands on 802.1p testing Interconnecting LANS Broadcast domains, Collision domains, What are bridges, transparent bridging, What are switches? STP, VLANS, What are routers? Layer 3 switches, Connecting Ethernet to the WAN. Hands on STP, Analysing Ethernet frames in a routed architecture. Troubleshooting and maintaining Ethernet Utilisation, performance, TDR and other testers, bottlenecks, statistics, RMON. Hands on Monitoring performance, troubleshooting tools.

SS7 training course description An Introduction to Signalling System No 7. Covering the terminology, technology and topology of the Core Signalling System. What will you learn Describe the evolution of SS7. Identify the component parts of SS7. Describe the basic method of operation of SS7. Describe a basic call set-up and clear within SS7. SS7 training course details Who will benefit: Network/Systems engineers Operators/Planners. Prerequisites: Telecommunications Introduction Duration 2 days SS7 training course contents Introduction Digital Signalling, CAS, CAS Applications, CCS, Layer 1, Layer 2 (HDLC), Layer 3, Evolution of SS7, Common SS7 functions. Physical Functionality SS7 Topology, Service Switching Point (SSP), Signalling Transfer Point (STP), Service Control Point (SCP), Database Types, CMSDB, NP, LIDB, HLR, VLR, Signalling Modes, Link Types, Further Redundancy, Linksets, Signalling Routes. Addressing Addressing in SS7, E.164, ANSI PCs, ITU-T (CCITT) PCs, Connecting Networks (ISPs/NSPs). Message Transfer Part SS7 Protocol Stack, MTP Level 1, MTP Level 2, Signalling Units, Flow Control, Fill In Signalling Unit (FISU), Link Status Signalling Unit (LSSU), Message Signalling Unit (MSU), MTP Level 3. Application and User Parts Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP), Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP), Telephone User Part, BTUP, ISDN User Part (ISUP), ISUP - Supplementary Services, ISUP - Call, Call Set-up over SS7. The Intelligent Network Function of IN, Evolution of IN, Conceptual Model, Target Services and Service Features, Independent Building Blocks.

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ADO.NET training course description This ADO.net training course is designed to enable developers to use the toolset provided with.NET for data access including ADO.net objects, data controls, designers and interoperability with earlier ADO objects. The course is applicable for those using C# or VB.NET with ADO.NET What will you learn Retrieve and manipulate data using Microsoft's ADO.NET library. Work with the ADO.NET object model. Update data, including handling stored procedures, parameters, and return value. Search, sort and filter data. Leverage the power of XML. ADO.NET training course details Who will benefit: Programmers working with ADO.Net. Prerequisites: Effective programming with VB.NET or Concise introduction to C# Duration 2 days ADO.NET training course contents Introducing ADO.Net Traditional Data Access Architecture. ADO.Net Disconnected Data Access Architecture. Different components of ADO.Net. A review of basic SQL queries SQL SELECT Statement. SQL INSERT Statement. SQL UPDATE Statement. SQL DELETE Statement. Common data access tasks with ADO.Net Accessing Data using ADO.Net. Defining the connection string. Defining a Connection. Defining the command or command string. Defining the Data Adapter. Creating and filling the DataSet. A Demonstration Application The Interface. Loading the table. Filling the controls on the Form. Navigating through the records. Updating Data Steps for updating the table. Building the Application. Loading the table and displaying data in the form's controls. Initialising Commands. Adding Parameters to the commands. The ToggleControls() method of our application. Editing (or Updating) Records. Event Handler for the Save Button. Event Handler for the Cancel Button. Inserting Records. Deleting a Record. Using Stored Procedures Sample Stored Procedures. UPDATE Stored Procedure. INSERT Stored Procedure. DELETE Stored Procedure. SELECT Stored Procedure. Using Stored Procedures with ADO.Net.

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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers, directors, executives, and others responsible for leading teams, overseeing projects, and developing new leaders will benefit from this course. Overview Bring about valuable and positive change in those you lead Increase engagement, motivation and morale in your team Enhance performance of individuals and the team Provide an authentic role model that inspires followership Develop others into leaders This course will help students develop authentic leadership qualities that motivate and drive others to reach their full potential, and become the transformational leaders of the future. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Defining Transformational Leadership Comparing Leadership Styles Developing the Attitudes and Beliefs of a Transformational Leader 2. Being an Authentic Leader Knowing Who You Are Fostering Authenticity and Credibility 3. Demonstrating Leadership Practice Following the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership 4. Building Engagement and Motivation Understanding the Drivers of Employee Engagement Motivating Like a Transformational Leader 5. Optimizing Performance Coaching for Performance Supporting Performance through Partnership Unlocking Potential Developing and Transforming Careers 6. Mentoring Leaders Growing Leaders Putting Relationships First Focusing on Character Capitalizing on Strengths Showing Optimism and Not Skepticism Seeking Passion and Success 7. Committing to Transformational Leadership

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SAFe® Agile Software Engineering: In-House Training The introduction of Lean-Agile and DevOps principles and practices into software engineering has sparked new skills and approaches that help organizations deliver higher-quality, software-centric solutions faster and more predictably. This workshop-oriented course explores foundational principles and practices and how continuous flow of value delivery and built-in quality are enabled by XP technical practices, Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Attendees will learn proven practices to detail, model, design, implement, verify, and validate stories in the SAFe® Continuous Delivery Pipeline, as well as the practices that build quality into code and designs. Attendees will also explore how software engineering fits into the larger solution context and understand their role in collaborating on intentional architecture and DevOps. What you will Learn To perform the role of a SAFe® Agile Software Engineer, you should be able to: Define Agile Software Engineering and the underlying values, principles, and practices Apply the Test-First principle to create alignment between tests and requirements Create shared understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Communicate with Agile modeling Design from context for testability Build applications with code and design quality Utilize the test infrastructure for automated testing Collaborate on intentional architecture and emergent design Apply Lean-Agile principles to optimize the flow of value Create an Agile Software Engineering plan Introduction to Agile Software Engineering Connecting Principles and Practices to Built-in Quality Accelerating Flow Applying Intentional Architecture Thinking Test-First Discovering Story Details Creating a Shared Understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Communicating with Models Building Systems with Code Quality Building Systems with Design Quality Implementing with Quality