Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Platform operators who are responsible for deploying and managing Tanzu Kubernetes clusters Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid fits in the VMware TanzuTM portfolio Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid architecture Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management clusters Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters Deploy, configure, and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Perform basic troubleshooting During this three-day course, you focus on installing VMware Tanzu© Kubernetes Grid? on a VMware vSphere© environment and then provisioning and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters. The course covers how to install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages for image registry, authentication, logging, ingress, multi-pod network interfaces, service discovery, and monitoring. The concepts learned in this course are transferable for users who must install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on other supported clouds. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introducing VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Identify the VMware Tanzu products responsible for Kubernetes life cycle management and describe the main differences between them Explain the core concepts of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, including bootstrap, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management and workload clusters, and the role of Cluster API List the components of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid instance Illustrate how to use the Tanzu CLI Identify the requirements for a bootstrap machine Define the Carvel Tool set Define Cluster API Identify the infrastructure providers List the Cluster API controllers Identify the Cluster API Custom Resource Definitions Management Clusters List the requirements for deploying a management cluster Differentiate between deploying on vSphere 6.7 Update 3 and vSphere 7 Describe the components of NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid integrates with NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication Define Pinniped Define Dex Describe the Pinniped authentication workflow List the steps to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management cluster Summarize the events of a management cluster creation Demonstrate how to use commands when working with management clusters Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters List the steps to build a custom image Describe the available customizations Identify the options for deploying Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters are created Discuss which VMs make up a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster List the pods that run on a Tanzu Kubernetes cluster Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid core add-ons that are installed on a cluster Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Instances Define the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Describe the Harbor Image Registry Define Fluent Bit Identify the logs that Fluent Bit collects Explain basic Fluent Bit configuration Describe the Contour ingress controller Demonstrate how to install Contour on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Demonstrate how to install Service Discovery with ExternalDNS. Define Multus CNI Define Prometheus Define Grafana Troubleshooting Discuss the various Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Identify the location of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Explain the purpose of crash diagnostics Demonstrate how to use SSH to connect to a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid VM Describe the steps for troubleshooting a failed cluster deployment Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V1.5] 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 VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V1.5] 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 This class is designed for enterprise architects, solution architects, and business analysts working to earn their Salesforce Application Architect credential, or for application architects looking to get more hands-on experience. Overview Design data models that scale gracefully Leverage Salesforce sharing mechanisms at an advanced level Evaluate the nuances of field types and pick the right one for the circumstances Make data model decisions that minimize record locking and other performance degradations Dive into the two cornerstone domains of being an Application Architect: Data Architecture and Management, and Sharing and Visibility. In this 4-day workshop, our Architect experts will present you with a case study scenario that will be broken down and digested through iterative exploration. Learn how to design and build secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions through a combination of lecture, demos, hands-on exercises, and workshop presentations and discussions. Application Architect Overview Assess the Requirements to Become an Application Architect Understand the Real-World Expectations of Application Architects Review the Core Characteristics of Successful Application Architects Scenario Introduction Review the Application Architecture Scenario Identify Scenario Problem Areas Identify Scenario Actors and Licensing Architecture Documentation Understand Key Architecture Documentation Requirements Learn About Best Practices for Artifact Documentation Produce Architecture Documents Data Modeling Identify Relationship Types and Their Impact on Record Access, User Interface, and Reporting Review the Considerations for Changing Field Types Review the Considerations for Modifying Data Models with Schema Builder Review the Considerations for Importing and Exporting Data Identify Use Cases of External Objects Determine an Appropriate Data Model Understand Design Implications with Complex Environments and Large Data Volumes (LDV) Data Management Review the Considerations for Working with LDV Review Data Lifecycle Concepts and Mechanisms Review Master Data Management and System of Record Concepts Review Data Migration, Planning, Preparation, and Execution Identify Potential LDV and Calculate Expected Volumes Go Further with Indexes Standard and Custom Skinny Tables Lock Records Security Model Review the Considerations for Working with Internal and External Sharing Models Restrict and Extend Object and Field Access Determine Sharing Solutions Identify Record Sharing Mechanisms (Declarative, Programmatic, Implicit) Understand Teams Concepts (Account, Opportunity, Case) Understand Person Accounts and Its Implication on Sharing Encrypt Data Sharing in Communities Understand Community Security Mechanisms Secure Integration Endpoints Integrate and Specify Connected Apps and Named Credentials Advanced Security & Visibility Concepts Implement Security & Visibility Controls with Apex and Visualforce Review Territory Management and Its Implication on Data Management, Sharing, and Visibility Review Divisions and Its Implication on Data Management, Sharing, and Visibility Understand Security and Visibility Controls on 'Special' Objects Solution Design Determine When to Leverage Standard Products Functionality vs. Custom Build vs. AppExchange Understand Declarative and Programmatic Configuration Get to Know the Order of Execution Automate Business Processes Consider Reporting and Analytics Needs Consider How to Store and Access Content/Files Apply Solution Design Concepts to Real-World Problems and Scenarios Deployment & Integration Best Practices Review the Application Lifecycle Understand How Sandboxes Should Be Used Review Deployment Options Identify Integration Patterns Wrap-up Review a Practice Scenario Review What Was Covered Additional course details: Nexus Humans Salesforce Build Application Architect Expertise (ARC901) 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 Salesforce Build Application Architect Expertise (ARC901) 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 4.375 Days 26.25 CPD hours This course is intended for This course provides a jump start on learning material that relates to the CMMC program, and to the planned Certified Professional (CP) certification in particular. It discusses the CMMC program, the current CMMC Model, and other CMMC materials as they exist today. The course may be of interest to individuals who wish to pursue the CMMC-CP certification when it is released. It may also be useful to stakeholders in organizations who will be involved in CMMC assessments, and who wish to gain a general understanding of the program and its requirements for their business planning purposes Overview In this course, you will examine the current CMMC model (Version 1.02), framework, context, and application within the DoD, as well as the expectations and requirements that will be imposed upon organizations that do business with the DoD. It will also help you to identify threats to cybersecurity and privacy within an IoT ecosystem and implement appropriate countermeasures. You will gain the skills to: · Identify risks within the defense supply chain and the established standards for managing them. · Describe how the CMMC model ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations. · Identify responsibilities of the CMMC Certified Professional, including appropriate ethics and behavior. · Identify regulated information and establish the Certification and Assessment scope boundaries for evaluating the systems that protect that regulated information. · Evaluate OSC readiness and determine the objective evidence you intend to present to the assessor. · Use the NIST 800-171A and CMMC Assessment Guide to assess objective evidence for processes and practices. · Implement and evaluate practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 1. · Implement and evaluate processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 2. · Implement and evaluate processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 3. · Identify processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity levels 4 and 5. · Work through the logistics of a CMMC assessment, including planning for and conducting the assessment, as well as any follow-up processes, such as remediation and adjudication. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), managed by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB), is a program through which an organization's cybersecurity program is measured by their initial and ongoing compliance with applicable cybersecurity practices as well as their integration of corresponding policies and plans into their overall business operations. By Fiscal Year 2026, all organizations providing products or services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must obtain at least a Maturity Level 1 certification under this program. Managing Risk within the Defense Supply Chain Topic A: Identify Threats to the Defense Supply Chain Topic B: Identify Regulatory Responses Against Threats Ensuring Compliance through CMMC Topic A: Identify Limitations of Self-Certification Topic B: Identify Benefits of CMMC Topic C: Describe the CMMC Model Architecture Performing the General Responsibilities of a CMMC CP Topic A: Identify Responsibilities of the CMMC CP Topic B: Demonstrate Appropriate Ethics and Behavior Identifying and Scoping Regulated Information Topic A: Identify Regulated Information Topic B: Establish the Certification and Assessment Scope Boundaries Initiating the Assessment Process Topic A: Evaluate Readiness Topic B: Determine Objective Evidence Assessing Objective Evidence Topic A: Assess the Practices Using the CMMC Assessment Guides Topic B: Assess the Processes Using the CMMC Assessment Guide Level 3 Implementing and Evaluating CMMC Level 1 TTopic A: Maturity Level 1 Domains and Practices Topic B: Determine Scope Boundaries at Maturity Level 1 Topic C: Perform a Maturity Level 1 Gap Analysis Topic D: Perform a Maturity Level 1 Evidence Validation Implementing and Evaluating CMMC Levels 2 and 3 Topic A: Process Maturity Requirements for CMMC Levels 2 and 3 Topic B: Maturity Level 2 Practices Topic C: Maturity Level 3 Practices Identifying CMMC Levels 4 and 5 Topic A: Maturity Level 4 Processes and Practices Topic B: Maturity Level 5 Processes and Practices Working Through a CMMC Assessment Topic A: Define the Assessment Logistics Topic B: Resolve Assessment Related Issues Appendix A: Additional Documentation the CP Should Study
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Cisco Unified Communications system channel partners and resellers who are responsible for deployment and application engineering for Cisco Unified Contact Center Express customers. System and technical support engineers. Day 1 and Day 2 support personnel. Customers deploying and maintaining Cisco Unified CCX Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Review Cisco Unified CCX environment components Create prompt recording tools Create a helpdesk script Apply common sense principles for scripting and system management, such as: Prompt, document, and grammar management Using the default script Scripting for proper call termination and ending a script Abandon rates Exception handling Check Agent Availability before and after entering queue Using Java Methods for Holiday and Time of Day routing Setup access and use an external database Define and use skills Script for conditional routing Script for basic callback scenarios Setup and use enterprise data and session management Script for queuing and scheduled callback scenarios Building on the knowledge base and scripting experience learned in the UCCXD class, the student will explore advanced techniques in scripting and overall Cisco Unified CCX functionality. During this five day class the students will use advanced scripting to implement features that extend the functionality of Cisco Unified CCX using many of the tools that are already available in the premium version of the product. Students should expect to spend time using the script editor and other tools to create developer tools and enhanced scripts to provide for a more functional and user-friendly customer experience. Activities include creating prompt recording tools, applying common sense scripting principles, creating simple and complex ACD routing scripts, holiday routing, external database access, various callback scenarios such as non-queuing, queuing, and scheduled callbacks, defining and using enterprise data, passing data from one script to another using session management, and much more. Additionally, since this class focuses on complex scripting concepts, it requires the student to learn more about fundamental scripting requirements such as data manipulation and formatting, using variables and array variables, and using Java programming methods. Course Introduction Learner Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge Course Goal Course Objectives Course Flow General Administration Lab Diagram Please Introduce Yourself Lesson 1: Cisco Unified CCX Overview Components of the Cisco Unified CCX Environment Gateways Routers Cisco Unified Communications Manager Cisco Unified CCX Script Editor Cisco Finesse Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Cisco Unified CCX Agent External Servers Cisco Unified CCX System Cluster Components Engine Database Server Call Flow Terms The Call Flow The Debug Process Reactive Non-Reactive Lesson 2: Prompt Recording Utilities Prompt Recorder Emergency Message Recorder Lesson 3: Basic ACD Routing Review Script Steps used in a Simple ACD Routing Script Resource Group Routing Defining the Contact Service Queue Create a Simple ACD routing script Lesson 4: Common Scripting Concepts Prompt Management Using the Default Script Terminating a Call and Ending a Script Abandon Rates Exception Handling Script Interruptions Check Agent Availability before and after entering queue Using Java Methods for Holiday and Time of Day routing Lesson 5: Accessing an External Database Database architecture and supported databases Setting up the Database Subsystem Using Database script steps Lesson 6: Skills Based Routing Appling skills to agents Defining the Contact Service Queue Specifying the CSQ in the Script Lesson 7: Advanced ACD Routing Overflow Routing When to Overflow How to get the Data Needed for Making Decisions Describe Methods of Overflowing Lesson 8: Basic ACD Callback Options Setup the Email Subsystem Script for Email Notification Script for Leaving a Recorded Message Script for Callback when Queue Times have Decreased Lesson 9: Enterprise Data and Session Management Define Enterprise Data in Cisco Finesse Define a Call Variable Layout in Cisco Finesse Define ECC Variables in the script editor Set Enterprise Data in the script Define Session Management Setup Session Management Use Session Management to Pass Variable Information Between Scripts Lesson 10: Advanced ACD Callback Options Leave Queued Message with an Option for Callback Scheduled Callback
Understand how to choose the form of power that serves the greatest good. What is the difference between group power, persuasion, expert and incentive power? Discover how to empower influence by releasing decision-making power to others. Learning Objectives Understand the different type of power in an organization and as an individual. Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Call escalation is including others in facilitating the resolution of a customer request. It may take place in person, on the phone, or through electronic communication. We will show you four steps in handling customer issues and call escalation. Learning Objectives Explain when call escalation is appropriate, Apply CORE⢠steps for effectively facilitating an escalated call Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
There are four relationship styles. Understanding them helps improve how we relate to ourselves and others. Each style has value and strengths. People rarely set out to be difficult. Discover the four styles and how you can identify and manage each one. Learning Objectives Identify the four relationship styles in people, Explain how to use behavioral flexibility with each style, Create positive interpersonal relationships Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Initiative is the ability to take action without specific directives from others and is critical to organizations to stay competitive. Discover how you can achieve balanced flexibility while understanding how to see worthwhile opportunities. We will show you how to act responsibly without being told what to do. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of taking responsible initiative, Exhibit personal attributes for responsible initiative, Apply ways to go above and beyond Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
We will guide you to be calm and ready for the bid day. Avoid the ten biggest presentation mistakes and understand the importance of a call to action. Use our tools to manage your anxiety and fear to be confident and natural. Remember to enjoy yourself and focus on what really matters, helping others. Learning Objectives Explain how to avoid the 10 biggest presentation mistakes, Apply nine prescriptions for managing anxiety Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Credibility is the ability to inspire belief. The two dimensions of credibility are trustworthiness and expertise. Understand the steps for building credibility that include planning, training, listening, trusting others, building democracy, and building community. Implement the disciplines of credibility to increase credibility. Learning Objectives Explain why credibility is the core of effective leadership, Apply steps for gaining and maintaining credibility, Describe three ways to restore damaged credibility, Identify top four qualities expected of leaders Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams