Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Primary audience: IT administrators, architects, and business leaders who already manage Nutanix clusters in the datacenter, but who would like more in-depth knowledge of Nutanix datacenter administration. Anyone seeking preparation for the Nutanix Platform Professional (NPP) Advanced certification (in development).Secondary audience: Managers and technical staff seeking more detailed information before making a purchase decision. Overview Protect intellectual property and company data to guarantee business continuity with a complete, advanced data protection strategy.Practice advanced datacenter management procedures using hands on labs.Get the most out of Nutanix systems by maximizing configuration and operation for peak efficiency.Validate new skills by preparing for and completing the Nutanix Platform Professional Advanced certification. The Nutanix AAPM Advanced Administration & Performance Management course is an advanced level training program for experienced Nutanix data center administrators, technicians, and support personnel.The course features comprehensive coverage of performance management for Nutanix clusters, including options for performance optimization, troubleshooting issues and tuning. Learn through hands-on labs to monitor system performance, advanced networking and storage to help optimize data center administration.Advanced Administration explains in detail how to use the major Acropolis services such as Acropolis Block Services (ABS) and Acropolis File Services (AFS). The course also explains how to define and manage assets and applications using Calm, including how to connect to clouds, automation of the Life Cycle Management (LCM) application, and how to implement and configure Self Service Portal and governance.Take advantage of Flash mode to improve system performance as well as how to effectively clone and delete VMs, move them between storage containers, and how to manage VMs (tagging, sizing, migration). Performance ManagementManaging Controller VM ServicesAdvanced Virtual Machine AdministrationImplementing Business Continuity/Disaster RecoveryConfiguring Advanced NetworkingCustomizing Security ServicesManaging Acropolis ServicesPrism Central Management
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for technical professionals who require the skills to administer IBM© MQ queue managers on distributed operating systems, in the Cloud, or on the IBM© MQ Appliance. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Describe the IBM© MQ deployment optionsPlan for the implementation of IBM© MQ on-premises or in the CloudUse IBM© MQ commands and the IBM© MQ Explorer to create and manage queue managers, queues, and channelsUse the IBM© MQ sample programs and utilities to test the IBM© MQ networkEnable a queue manager to exchange messages with another queue managerConfigure client connections to a queue managerUse a trigger message and a trigger monitor to start an application to process messagesImplement basic queue manager restart and recovery proceduresUse IBM© MQ troubleshooting tools to identify the cause of a problem in the IBM© MQ networkPlan for and implement basic IBM© MQ security featuresUse accounting and statistics messages to monitor the activities of an IBM© MQ systemDefine and administer a simple queue manager cluster This course provides technical professionals with the skills that are needed to administer IBM© MQ queue managers on distributed operating systems and in the Cloud. In addition to the instructor-led lectures, you participate in hands-on lab exercises that are designed to reinforce lecture content. The lab exercises use IBM© MQ V9.0, giving you practical experience with tasks such as handling queue recovery, implementing security, and problem determination. Note: This course does not cover any of the features of MQ for z/OS or MQ for IBM© i. Course introductionIBM© MQ reviewIBM© MQ installation and deployment optionsCreating a queue manager and queuesExercise: Using commands to create a queue manager and queuesIntroduction to IBM© MQ ExplorerExercise: Using IBM© MQ Explorer to create queue managers and queuesTesting the IBM© MQ implementationExercise: Using IBM© MQ sample programs to test the configurationImplementing distributed queuingExercise: Connecting queue managersIBM© MQ clientsExercise: Connecting an IBM© MQ clientImplementing trigger messages and monitorsExercise: Implementing a trigger monitorDiagnosing problemsExercise: Running an IBM© MQ traceImplementing basic security in IBM© MQExercise: Controlling access to IBM© MQBacking up and restoring IBM© MQ messages and object definitionsExercise: Using a media image to restore a queueExercise: Backing up and restoring IBM© MQ object definitionsIntroduction to queue manager clustersExercise: Implementing a basic clusterMonitoring and configuring IBM© MQ for performanceExercise: Monitoring IBM© MQ for performanceCourse summary
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Solutions architects and cloud architects seeking their AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification Customers and APN Partners who have 6 to 12 months of experience with AWS including a strong architecture background and experience Individuals who prefer an instructor led course for training and exam readiness Individuals who have not taken the Architecting on AWS course in the last ~6 months Overview In this course, you will learn to: Make architectural decisions based on AWS architectural principles and best practices Leverage AWS services to make your infrastructure scalable, reliable, and highly available Leverage AWS Managed Services to enable greater flexibility and resiliency in an infrastructure Make an AWS-based infrastructure more efficient to increase performance and reduce costs Use the Well-Architected Framework to improve architectures with AWS solutions Navigate the logistics of the examination process, exam structure, and question types Identify how questions relate to AWS architectural concepts Interpret the concepts being tested by an exam question This five-day, instructor-led course helps busy architects get away from the day-to-day to get focused and ready for their AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate exam. Attendees learn the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS, so they can build scalable and resilient solutions in the cloud, by spending the first 3 days on the Architecting on AWS course. They?ll start getting in the exam readiness mindset with bonus end of module quizzes. Next, they?ll learn strategies to answer exam questions and avoid common mistakes with the Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate half-day course. The course broadens attendees? knowledge of AWS services with deep dives into Amazon Redshift, Amazon Kinesis, and AWS Key Management Service, and then concludes with two quizzes and an instructor guided review of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate practice exam. Architecting on AWS Module 1: Introduction Module 2: The Simplest Architectures Hands-On Lab 1: Hosting a Static Website Module 3: Adding a Compute Layer Module 4: Adding a Database Layer Hands-On Lab 2: Deploying a Web Application on AWS Module 5: Networking in AWS Part 1 Hands-On Lab 3: Creating a Virtual Private Cloud Architecting on AWS (continued) Module 6: Networking in AWS Part 2 Module 7: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Module 8: Elasticity, High Availability, and Monitoring Hands-On Lab 4: Creating a Highly Available Environment Module 9: Automation Hands-On Lab 5: Automating Infrastructure Deployment with AWS CloudFormation Module 10: Caching Architecting on AWS (continued) Module 11: Building Decoupled Architectures Module 12: Microservices and Serverless Architectures Hands-On Lab 6: Implementing a Serverless Architecture with AWS Managed Services Module 13: RTP/RPO and Backup Recovery Setup Module 14: Optimizations and Review Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Associate Module 0: The Exam Module 1: Design Resilient Architectures Module 2: Design Performant Architectures Module 3: Specify Secure Applications and Architectures Module 4: Design Cost-Optimized Architectures Module 5: Define Operationally Excellent Architectures Exam Readiness Additional deep dive of AWS services Quiz #1 Practice exam: AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate Quiz #2 Wrap-up
Effective communication in the workplace is part and parcel of our daily lives, but not everyone is a natural. Do you find it tough standing up in front of people? Does the thought of engaging with audiences in any setting fill you with anxiety? Is doing a remote video message to colleagues on Zoom or Teams a tough call? Do you do it regularly but need some professional guidance on whether it’s working? At CoComms we can improve every aspect of your performance and offer a range of tips and techniques to help manage these environments and keep your audience engaged and interested. Public Speaking and Presentation Training In a professional setting it’s vital to come across as dynamic, trustworthy, credible and real. You want people to trust you and in turn get behind your vision or plan or proposal. If you can achieve this you can improve your confidence, your engagement and your prospects. Our training is designed to hone your presentation skills so whether you are pitching for work, taking colleagues through change or speaking to a new audience, you can do it with a clarity and confidence that makes your messages clear and insightful. The training includes: Perfecting your slides Working to produce a clean, easy to navigate slide deck that give logic and flow to your presentation. Developing your storytelling We use our journalistic techniques to show you how to build a story to keep your audience engaged with a well-structured and entertaining presentation. Calls to Action Make sure it is clear what you want to achieve and what you want from your audience. Rehearse and Review We film and then playback a range of practical presentation exercises so we can review your performance and work to make any improvements. Conference and Panel Training The audience at a conference may be a captive one, but that doesn’t mean they are always listening and engaging with what you have to say. We can make sure your keynote speech or panel contribution is memorable, appreciated by your audience and beneficial to your business. Our training looks at preparing for and delivering a speech from start to finish and includes: Defining your big ideas What is it you want to say and what do you want your audience to remember? Develop your narrative and script How can you get across your message using storytelling. Choosing the right language How vibrant and energised language can make the difference in your speech. The tips and tricks to make sure your speech is memorable How vocabulary and delivery techniques ensure your words are heard. Controlling the message How to deal with unhelpful questions and return to the main aspects of your story. Stakeholder Communication Training Engaging effectively with stakeholders with clarity and confidence can make all the difference to your relationships. A successful “town hall” meeting can win over your sceptics, convince those who are unsure and build a common goal between your business and stakeholders. Our stakeholder communication training prepares you for these vital meetings and includes: Focusing the meeting We look at how to control the meeting so the important business is covered and how to prepare for any questions or comments you may receive. Keep control of the conversation We teach you conversational techniques to focus on the main points without being too assertive or dismissive. Rehearse and Review We use video and practical role-play exercises to assess your performance and look for ways to improve. Breaking down the information We look at how to present facts and figures without overwhelming (or boring!) your audience. Our techniques will help you narrate the message in a clear and comprehensive way. Making an impact Using our journalistic experience we will work with you to develop your presentation skills to make the biggest impact and demonstrate credibility and authority. Video Calls for Business The world has changed. Now is the time to ensure your business is changing too. Many in-person meetings, conferences, networking events and clients hosting are, for now, a thing of the past. These face-to-face interactions have been replaced by video calls, webinars and online events. So, how do you develop contacts, maintain relationships and manage your team in this new virtual world? How do you look and sound confident, be heard, and build trust and credibility through a computer screen? At CoComms, we are online communications experts and our years of experience in broadcasting mean we understand how to engage a virtual audience. Interactive and practical training We work with you through a variety of scenarios to analyse your performance on video calls. Feedback on your performance We offer supportive, positive feedback and share our tried and tested techniques so you can improve. Make Video Calls work for you Through our training you will become more confident, more productive and more dynamic on video calls. Contact us If you have a query regarding any of our services or would like to book a consultation for free initial advice and guidance please get in touch
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours We?ve all met that dynamic, charismatic person that just has a way with others, and has a way of being remembered. This workshop will help participants work towards being that unforgettable person by providing communication skills, negotiation techniques, tips on making an impact, and advice on networking and starting conversations. 1 - Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - Verbal Communication Skills Listening and Hearing: They Aren?t the Same Thing Asking Questions Communicating with Power 3 - Non-Verbal Communication Skills Body Language The Signals You Send to Others It?s Not What You Say, It?s How You Say It 4 - Making Small Talk and Moving Beyond The Four Levels of Conversation 5 - Moving the Conversation Along Asking for Examples Using Repetition Using Summary Questions Asking for Clarity and Completeness 6 - Remembering Names Creating a Powerful Introduction Using Mnemonics Uh-Oh?I?ve Forgotten Your Name 7 - Influencing Skills Seeing the Other Side Building a Bridge Giving In Without Giving Up 8 - Bringing People to Your Side A Dash of Emotion Plenty of Facts Bringing It All Together 9 - Sharing Your Opinion Using I-Messages Disagreeing Constructively Building Consensus 10 - Negotiation Basics Preparation Opening Bargaining Closing 11 - Making An Impact Creating a Powerful First Impression Assessing a Situation Being Zealous without Being Offensive 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at anyone currently working with data who is interested in using data visualisation to more effectively communicate their results. Overview At completion, delegates will understand how data visualisations can be best used to communicate actionable insights from data and be competent with the tools required to do it. Visualising data, and analytics results, is one of the most effective ways to achieve this. This course will cover the theory of data visualisation along with practical skills for creating compelling visualisations from data. Course Outline The use of analytics, statistics and data science in business has grown massively in recent years. Harnessing the power of data is opening actionable insights in diverse industries from banking to horse breeding. The companies doing this most successfully understand that using sophisticated analytics approaches to unlock insights from data is only half the job. Communicating these insights to all of the different parts of an organisation is just as important as doing the actual analysis. Visualising data, and analytics results, is one of the most effective ways to achieve this. This course will cover the theory of data visualisation along with practical skills for creating compelling visualisations from data. To attend this course delegates should be competent in the use of data analysis tools such as reporting tools, spreadsheet software or business intelligence tools. The course will explore the following topics through a series of interactive workshop sessions: Fundamentals of data visualisation Data characteristics & dimensions Mapping visual encodings to data dimensions Colour theory Graphical perception & communication Interaction design Visualisation different characteristics of data: trends, comparisons, correlations, maps, networks, hierarchies, text Designing effective dashboards
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those who want to understand and use soft skills to communicate, problem solve, and resolve conflict. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will use soft skills to more effectively interact with people and improve communication skills. In this course, participants will develop a core set of ten soft skills. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan What are Soft Skills? Definition of Soft Skills Empathy and the Emotional Intelligence Quotient Professionalism Learned vs. Inborn Traits Practical Illustration Communication Ways We Communicate Improving Nonverbal Communication Listening Openness and Honesty Practical Illustration Team Work Identifying Capabilities Get Into Your Role Learn the Whole Process The Power of Flow Practical Illustration Problem Solving Define the Problem Generate Alternative Solutions Evaluate the Plans Implementation and Re-Evaluation Practical Illustration Time Management The Art of Scheduling Prioritizing Managing Distractions The Multitasking Myth Practical Illustration Attitude and Work Ethic What Are You Working For? Caring for Others vs Caring for Self Building Trust Work Is Its Own Reward Practical Illustration Adaptibility/Flexibility Getting Over the Good Old Days Syndrome Changing to Manage Process Changing to Manage People Showing You?re Worth Your Weight in Adaptability Practical Illustration Self Confidence (Owning It) Confident Traits Self-Questionnaire Sure-fire Self-Confidence Building Tactics Build Up Others Practical Illustration Ability to Learn Wow, You Mean I?m Not Perfect? Listen with an Open Mind Analyze and Learn Clear the Air and Don?t Hold Any Grudges Practical Illustration Networking Redefine Need Identifying Others? Interests Reach Out When to Back Off Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words From the Wise
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Software Engineers and DevOps professionals working in an Enterprise developing mission critical line of business applications. Overview By the end of this course, students will be able to: Assess the advantages of a containerized software development & deployment Use Docker engine features necessary for running containerized applications Utilize Swarm and Kubernetes orchestrators to deploy, maintain, and scale a distributed application Describe the essential patterns used in a highly distributed EE application Understand how to configure EE applications for different environments without code changes Produce and containerize scalable, accessible, and fault-tolerant EE applications Apply different debugging and testing techniques to containerized EE applications The Docker Fundamentals + Enterprise Operations Bundle includes the full Docker for Enterprise Operations course as well as the prerequisite Docker Fundamentals course run back to back in a single intensive training experience. The Docker Fundamentals training course features the foundational concepts and practices of containerization on a single Docker node. The course offers learners the opportunity to assimilate basic container orchestration and how to scale Docker across multiple nodes in a simple swarm cluster. This course provides essential foundational knowledge for subsequent Docker courses. As the follow-on to the Docker Fundamentals course, Docker for Enterprise Operations is a role-based course is designed for Docker Operations teams to accelerate their Docker journey in the enterprise. The course covers in-depth core advanced features of Docker EE and best practices to apply these features at scale with enterprise workloads. Platform Availability: Linux, Windows (Fundamentals Only). Introducing Docker Containerization Fundamentals Creating Images Docker Volumes Docker Networking Basics Introduction to Docker Compose Introduction to Swarm Mode Introduction to Kubernetes Secrets Fundamentals Signature Assignment Distributed Application Architecture Sample Application Edit and Continue Debugging Docker Compose Testing Service Discovery Defensive Programming Logging and Error Handling Health Checks Secrets Configuration Management Development Pipeline Overview Universal Control Plane Docker Trusted Registry Repository Automation Build Server
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Please refer to Overview This course provides an overview of IoT and Blockchain, and how Blockchain holds the potential to securely unlock business and operational value of IoT to support common tasks, such as sensing, processing, storing information, and communicating. What is IoT? Internet of Things Overview IoT History How does IoT work? Components of an IoT device Current IoT Landscape Growth areas Privacy concerns IoT Design Standards Zigbee networking protocol Thread Group AllSeen Alliance/AllJoyn Open Interconnect Consortium/IoTivity Industrial Internet Consortium ITU-T SG20 IEEE P2413 Apple HomeKit IoT Design Questions Questions to help you design an IoT solution IoT Architecture Stage 1 - Data Generation (Sensors / Actuators) Stage 2 - Data Acquisition Systems Stage 3 - Edge Processing Stage 4 - Long-Term Data Storage / Blockchain What is Blockchain? History of Blockchain How does Blockchain work? Benefits of Blockchain Blockchain vs. conventional technology IoT / Blockchain Benefits of adding Blockchain to IoT Trust Building Cost Reduction Accelerate Data Exchanges Scaled Security for IoT Additional course details: Nexus Humans IoT and Blockchain Training 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 IoT and Blockchain Training course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for System administrators who are either new to JBoss or have experience with JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5. Base experience with system administration on Microsoft Windows, UNIX, or Linux© operating systems. Understanding of hardware and networking. Note: No prior knowledge of Java, scripting, or JBoss Developer Studio is required. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to take the Red Hat Certified JBoss Administration (RHCJA) Exam. In this course, you'll discover the best practices for installing and configuring Red Hat© JBoss© Enterprise Application Platform (JBoss EAP) 7. Through hands-on labs, you'll learn the essential, real-world tasks that you need to know as a system administrator to effectively deploy and manage applications on JBoss EAP. This course will help prepare you to take the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Enterprise Application Server Administration exam. 1 - OVERVIEW OF JBOSS ENTERPRISE APPLICATION PLATFORM Learn the concepts and terminology of JBoss© Enterprise Application Platform 6, and install and run a JBoss Enterprise Application Platform instance. 2 - CONFIGURE JBOSS ENTERPRISE APPLICATION PLATFORM IN STANDALONE MODE Understand the directory structure of standalone mode and the standalone.xml configuration file, and deploy an application onto a standalone server. 3 - CONFIGURE JBOSS ENTERPRISE APPLICATION PLATFORM IN DOMAIN MODE Set up a domain, including a domain controller managing multiple host controllers. Also learn how to deploy an application onto a domain. 4 - CONFIGURE SERVERS Define a server group on a host, add servers to a server group, and deploy an application to a server group. 5 - USE THE CLI TOOL Learn how the command-line Interface tool can be used to script administrative tasks. 6 - THE DATASOURCE SUBSYSTEM Understand database connection pools in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform and how to configure the datasource subsystem. Learn how to deploy a Java? Database Connectivity (JDBC) driver and define a datasource. 7 - THE LOGGING SUBSYSTEM Configure the logging subsystem, including configuring the built-in handlers and loggers. 8 - THE MESSAGING SUBSYSTEM Understand JMS and HornetQ, including how to define and configure connection factories and destinations (topics and queues). 9 - THE SECURITY SUBSYSTEM Configure the security subsystem, including securing the management interfaces, securing an application, and securing a JMS destination. Also learn how to define an Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and database security realm. 10 - JVM CONFIGURATION Configure the JVM for both standalone and domain modes. 11 - MIGRATING APPLICATIONS TO JBOSS ENTERPRISE APPLICATION PLATFORM 6 Understand classpath and module dependencies, JPA issues, updating security settings, and other tips on how to migrate an application to JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6. 12 - THE WEB SUBSYSTEM Configure the HTTP and HTTPS Connectors, set up an SSL connection, and configure an AJP Connector. 13 - INTRODUCTION TO CLUSTERING Set up JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 in a cluster in both standalone and domain mode.