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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for IT professionals with five to eight years of experience in these roles: Data center engineers Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers System administrator Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators or partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding options and protocols used in a data center Describe the rack design options, traffic patterns, and data center switching layer access, aggregation, and core Describe the Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) technology that is used to interconnect data centers Describe Locator/ID separation protocol Design a solution that uses Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) for traffic forwarding Describe hardware redundancy options; how to virtualize the network, compute, and storage functions; and virtual networking in the data center Describe solutions that use fabric extenders and compare Cisco Adapter Fabric Extender (FEX) with single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV) Describe security threats and solutions in the data center Describe advanced data center security technologies and best practices Describe device management and orchestration in the data center Describe the storage options for compute function and different Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) levels from a high-availability and performance perspective Describe Fibre Channel concepts, topologies, architecture, and industry terms Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Describe security options in the storage network Describe management and automation options for storage networking infrastructure Describe Cisco UCS servers and use cases for various Cisco UCS platforms Explain the connectivity options for fabric interconnects for southbound and northbound connections Describe the hyperconverged solution and integrated systems Describe the systemwide parameters for setting up a Cisco UCS domain Describe role-based access control (RBAC) and integration with directory servers to control access rights on Cisco UCS Manager Describe the pools that may be used in service profiles or service profile templates on Cisco UCS Manager Describe the different policies in the service profile Describe the Ethernet and Fibre Channel interface policies and additional network technologies Describe the advantages of templates and the difference between initial and updated templates Describe data center automation tools The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) v7.0 course helps you master design and deployment options focused on Cisco© data center solutions and technologies across network, compute, virtualization, storage area networks, automation, and security. You will learn design practices for the Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) solution based on Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers, Cisco UCS Manager, and Cisco Unified Fabric. You will also gain design experience with network management technologies including Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), and Cisco UCS Director. This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-610 DCID) Describing High Availability on Layer 2 Overview of Layer 2 High-Availability Mechanisms Virtual Port Channels Cisco Fabric Path Virtual Port Channel+ Designing Layer 3 Connectivity First Hop Redundancy Protocols Improve Routing Protocol Performance and Security Enhance Layer 3 Scalability and Robustness Designing Data Center Topologies Data Center Traffic Flows Cabling Challenges Access Layer Aggregation Layer Core Layer Spine-and-Leaf Topology Redundancy Options Designing Data Center Interconnects with Cisco OTV Cisco OTV Overview Cisco OTV Control and Data Planes Failure Isolation Cisco OTV Features Optimize Cisco OTV Evaluate Cisco OTV Describing Locator/ID Separation Protocol Locator/ID Separation Protocol Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP) Virtual Machine (VM) Mobility LISP Extended Subnet Mode (ESM) Multihop Mobility LISP VPN Virtualization Describing VXLAN Overlay Networks Describe VXLAN Benefits over VLAN Layer 2 and Layer 3 VXLAN Overlay Multiprotocol Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Control Plane Overview VXLAN Data Plane Describing Hardware and Device Virtualization Hardware-Based High Availability Device Virtualization Cisco UCS Hardware Virtualization Server Virtualization SAN Virtualization N-Port ID Virtualization Describing Cisco FEX Options Cisco Adapter FEX Access Layer with Cisco FEX Cisco FEX Topologies Virtualization-Aware Networking Single Root I/O Virtualization Cisco FEX Evaluation Describing Basic Data Center Security Threat Mitigation Attack and Countermeasure Examples Secure the Management Plane Protect the Control Plane RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Describing Advanced Data Center Security Cisco TrustSec in Cisco Secure Enclaves Architecture Cisco TrustSec Operation Firewalling Positioning the Firewall Within Data Center Networks Cisco Firepower© Portfolio Firewall Virtualization Design for Threat Mitigation Describing Management and Orchestration Network and License Management Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Director Cisco Intersight Cisco DCNM Overview Describing Storage and RAID Options Position DAS in Storage Technologies Network-Attached Storage Fibre Channel, FCoE, and Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Evaluate Storage Technologies Describing Fibre Channel Concepts Fibre Channel Connections, Layers, and Addresses Fibre Channel Communication Virtualization in Fibre Channel SAN Describing Fibre Channel Topologies SAN Parameterization SAN Design Options Choosing a Fibre Channel Design Solution Describing FCoE FCoE Protocol Characteristics FCoE Communication Data Center Bridging FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Design Options Describing Storage Security Common SAN Security Features Zones SAN Security Enhancements Cryptography in SAN Describing SAN Management and Orchestration Cisco DCNM for SAN Cisco DCNM Analytics and Streaming Telemetry Cisco UCS Director in the SAN Cisco UCS Director Workflows Describing Cisco UCS Servers and Use Cases Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Fabric Interconnects and Blade Chassis Cisco UCS B-Series Server Adapter Cards Stateless Computing Cisco UCS Mini Describing Fabric Interconnect Connectivity Use of Fabric Interconnect Interfaces VLANs and VSANs in a Cisco UCS Domain Southbound Connections Northbound Connections Disjoint Layer 2 Networks Fabric Interconnect High Availability and Redundancy Describing Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex? Solution Cisco HyperFlex Scalability and Robustness Cisco HyperFlex Clusters Cluster Capacity and Multiple Clusters on One Cisco UCS Domain External Storage and Graphical Processing Units on Cisco HyperFlex Cisco HyperFlex Positioning Describing Cisco UCS Manager Systemwide Parameters Cisco UCS Setup and Management Cisco UCS Traffic Management Describing Cisco UCS RBAC Roles and Privileges Organizations in Cisco UCS Manager Locales and Effective Rights Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Two-Factor Authentication Describing Pools for Service Profiles Global and Local Pools Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) Suffix and Media Access Control (MAC) Address Pools World Wide Name (WWN) Pools Server and iSCSI Initiator IP Pools Describing Policies for Service Profiles Global vs. Local Policies Storage and Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) Policies Boot and Scrub Policies Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and Maintenance Policies Describing Network-Specific Adapters and Policies LAN Connectivity Controls SAN Connectivity Controls Virtual Access Layer Connectivity Enhancements Describing Templates in Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Templates Service Profile Templates Network Templates Designing Data Center Automation Model-Driven Programmability Cisco NX-API Overview Programmability Using Python Cisco Ansible Module Use the Puppet Agent Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCID) 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 Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCID) 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Scrum Masters (coaches), Product Owners (customers), and team members. Overview Please refer to Overview Many organizations are incorporating different project management methodologies into their skill base. This course is designed for individuals who need to get started with agile concepts and practice. Basic planning is covered along with the various roles and responsibilities of customers and developers / practitioners. Learn about epics, stories, sprints, feature prioritization and value-driven delivery. Course IntroductionCore Agile Concepts Origins of Agile Project Management Traditional Project Management Methodologies Agile Project Management Methodologies Generalizations: Agile and Traditional Project Management Comparisons The Agile Manifesto Manifesto Contributors Manifesto Values Manifesto Principles Agile Planning and Sprint Overview Agile Planning Overview Develop Epics Create Stories Verification/Validation Wireframes and Storyboards Functionality Based on User Roles Story Maps Estimating Effort: Story Points and Ideal Days Prioritizing Stories Methods for Prioritizing Stories Create Product Backlog Create Product Roadmap Conduct Release Planning Determining Iteration/Sprint Length Conduct Date-Driven Release Planning Conduct Feature-Driven Release Planning Sizing Stories Agile Role, Responsibilities and Team Space Agile Teams and Team Space Overview Scrum Master/Servant Leader/Coach (XP) Product Owner/Customer (XP) Team Members/Developers (XP) Team Space Physical Space Recommendations Next Steps

Duration 1.75 Days 10.5 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is aimed at experienced project managers, business management and specialists in both private and public companies. A good understanding of the basic mechanisms in organisations and markets is required. Overview Knowledge of the 4 dimensions needed for efficient business transformation and digital transformation: Platform, Planning, People and Processes Be able to look at your own organisation in an outside-in perspective Insight into the journey from a precise project scope to the project's components of work packages and to the following organisational implementation Ability to define precise digital service processes Understanding of business and organisational dynamics Tools to break down a defined business algorithm to specific specifications for an IT project Transformation Framework integrates well known management theory with common project management methods. Provides access to a unique and coherent toolbox and IT workbench, which includes the ability to transform digital strategies. The Structure Of 4Dimensions Framework The Digital Ecosystem Organisational setup Structure of the Business Platform Understanding of the course goal The 4D Framework Platform Dimension Plan Dimension People Dimension Working with the framework Views Approaches Wrap up of the day How To Work With 4Dimensions Framework Wrap up of day 1 Toolbox Change sheets Agile Transformation Plan Case work How to use the transformation tool 4dimensions.info How to succeed with the transformation Transformation roles How to get started

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for the Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert or those whose role includes implementing and configuring advanced features of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Overview Objectives: Create products as type Item and Service. Set up product unit conversions. Set up transfer orders Set up default order settings. Create product masters with predefined variants. Create and set up category hierarchies. Create product attributes. Create bill of materials using BOM designer Discrete manufacturing concepts Production order statuses Production stages Bill of materials (BOM) Resources Routes and operations Configure commodity pricing in Supply Chain Management. Configure product compliance in Supply Chain Management. Configure commodity pricing in Supply Chain Management. Configure product compliance in Supply Chain Management. Configure process manufacturing. Create and configure catch weight items. Configure approved vendors. Understand the features in engineering change management. Learn how the end-to-end engineering change management process works. Set up engineering organizations. Work with product versioning. Create dimension groups by using the version dimensions. Create product life cycle states. Use engineering categories. Set up engineering change severities and severity rules. Set up product owners. Use a workflow with engineering change management. Create an engineering change request. Learn about business impacts. Create an engineering change order. Important terminology to help you understand the concepts and processes that are associated with product configuration. Product configuration end-to-end scenario. Different areas that span the product configuration process. The product configuration model. How to build a product configuration model. Configure the costing sheet. Perform BOM calculation and analyze costs by using the costing sheet. IoT intelligence and insights in Supply Chain Management This course is designed to build your in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management application knowledge. This course will cover the most important features and functionalities needed by Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management functional consultant including: The product information and how to configure, create, and manage your product and inventory. Supply chain management configuration and processing. The transportation management features, and the warehouse management features. Asset Management functionalities. Master planning configuration and processing. Sales and procurement processes. Create products and product masters in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Product information workspace Concept of a product Create products Set up unit conversions Batch disposition codes Default order settings Define products as not stocked Create product masters with variants Gain productivity by using the Variant suggestions page Create and set up category hierarchies and attributes Set up item pricing Create bill of materials in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Work with the BOM designer BOM and formula versions BOM line types BOM levels Get started with discrete manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Discrete manufacturing life cycle Master planning and planned production orders Bills of materials Working with BOM and item configurations Create a bill of materials Production orders Work with commodity pricing and compliance in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Configure commodity pricing Configure product compliance Configure process manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Process manufacturing item types Production type setup Set up packaging and batch attributes Shelf life related setup Item model group, product compliance, and approved vendors Catch weight Transaction adjustments Catch weight item handling policy Catch weight tags Configure approved vendors Get started with Engineering Change Management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Overview of features End-to-end walkthrough of features Set up versioned products in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Create an engineering organization Create nomenclature for product versions Create product version number rules Create product dimension groups by using the version dimension Create product life cycle states Engineering attributes Product readiness policies Product release policies Create engineering categories Configure engineering change management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Set up engineering change severities Set up severity rule sets Set up product owners Engineering workflows Request and follow up with product changes in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Engineering change requests Engineering change orders up with product changes in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Get started with product configuration in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Elements of a product configuration model Expression constraints and table constraints in product configuration models Validate and test a product configuration model Finalize a model for configuration Set up a product configuration model Calculations for product configuration models Solver strategy for product configuration Reuse product configurations Release a product configuration model Customize a product configuration model Work with the costing sheet in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Costing versions Cost groups Calculation groups Costing sheets BOM calculations BOM Measurements BOM Reports Configure formulas for process manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Formulas, formula lines, and formula versions Formula features Approve and activate formulas and formula versions Use step consumption Coproducts By-products Burden allocation Planning items Get started with production control in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Core concepts in production control Understand unified manufacturing Manufacturing principles Overview of the production process and production life cycle Batch orders Discrete manufacturing Process manufacturing Lean manufacturing Configure production control for unified manufacturing Capacity planning Integration between the General ledger and the Production control modules IoT intelligence and insights Describe the value proposition for mixed-reality Guides for production floor workers Use warehouse management for manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Production input location Production output location Staging and order picking Release BOM and formula lines to the warehouse Cross-docking Planned cross docking Visibility into material exceptions Work with manufacturing execution in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Understand the manufacturing executions Identify roles in manufacturing execution Planning consideration for manufacturing execution Configure manufacturing execution Setup time and attendance for manufacturing execution processes Control production with manufacturing execution Create and process report as finished journals with co-products and by-products Calculate and approve raw time registrations Report as finished from the job card device Get started with Asset Management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Asset Management terminology and concepts Functional locations and assets Assets and work orders Install the Asset Management mobile workspace Use the Asset Management mobile workspace Asset Management integration capabilities Integrate Asset Management with Dynamics 365 Guides Schedule work orders in Asset Management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Configure workers for work order scheduling Schedule and dispatch work orders Calculate capacity load on scheduled work orders Configure and perform the procure-to-purchase process in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Procurement scenario Overview of the procure-to-purchase process Set up procurement categories Use procurement catalogs Create a purchase requisition Create and process a request for quotation Create purchase orders Vendor categories and catalogs Evaluate a vendor and put a vendor on hold Use purchasing policies Configure activity-based subcontracting and production flow costing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Subcontracting capabilities Subcontracting a vendor Subcontracting service Transfer activities as subcontracting activities Subcontracting as an alternate resource Cost accounting of subcontracted services Subcontracting cost flow Backflush costing Products and material in Work in Progress Standard cost Costing lean manufacturing Calculation of standard cost Calculate unused quantities Calculation of production variances to standard cost Ledger entries created from processing a production flow Configure and use agreements in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Work with trade agreements Create sales agreements Create purchase agreements Configure trade allowance management Configure brokerage contract management Configure royalty contract management Configure vendor rebates Rebate management module Work with capa Additional course details: Nexus Humans MB-335T00: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Expert 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 MB-335T00: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Expert 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Employees not working in a centralized office. Overview The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Core Skills Required Self-Management Time Management Organizing and Planning Communication Self-Management (I) Solving Problems on Your Own Being and Staying Motivated You Have More Freedom ? Don?t Abuse It You and Only You are Accountable Self-Management (II) Recognize and Remove Bad Habits Reflect on Mistakes and Learn from Them Establish Good Habits Be Assertive with Yourself Time Management (I) Build a Little Flexibility into Your Schedule Identify and Remove Time Wasters Working with Time Zones Using Free Time Wisely Time Management (II) The Urgent/Important Matrix Setting and Sticking to Deadlines The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Water Recognize When You Are Procrastinating Organizing and Planning (I) Plan for Additional Stress When to Seek Help Being Proactive ? Not Reactive Establish Priorities and Attainable Goals Organizing and Planning (II) Setting Up Your Home Office Remove Unneeded or Distracting Items When Technology Fails Develop a Normal Working Day Communication (I) Stay in the Loop Use the Correct Medium Be Clear and to the Point Virtual Communication Can Be Impersonal Communication (II) Open and Frequent Communication Share Your Information Have a Collaborative Attitude Setting Expectations with Family and Friends Additional Challenges Building Trust and Rapport Feeling Isolated Always in the Office Lack of or Less Feedback Wrapping Up Words from the Wise

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for his course is designed to provide a preview of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 to experienced IT professionals, including: Linux system administrators, DevOps engineers, and Cloud administrators. Overview In this course, you will use the Microsoft 365 productivity apps to work collaboratively with others. You will: Identify the Microsoft 365 apps. Create a team and conduct online meetings with Microsoft Teams. Create a plan and manage team activities with Planner. Use Forms to create a form and collect responses. Post, organize, and view videos in Stream. Use Sway to create digital stories and content. Automate your workflow by connecting apps with Power Automate. This course builds on your foundational knowledge of the Microsoft© 365 core apps and takes a deeper look at some of the productivity apps beyond Microsoft Word, Excel©, and PowerPoint©. Knowing that productivity often begins with assembling the right people, this course starts with the Teams© app that is used to collaborate on shared files and conduct online meetings. The connection between Planner and Teams is established to keep the group's work on schedule. The Forms app is introduced as a tool for collecting information that can be used to help determine your next course of action. The apps designed to handle media assets are introduced: Stream to manage video resources and Sway© to create digital stories. Finally, the power of automating your work processes is introduced in Power Automate, with students using the built-in templates as a starting point. For those interested in the Power BI© and Power Apps© features, a brief overview of these apps is included in an appendix. Overview of the Office 365 Apps Navigate in Office 365 Identify How the Office 365 Apps Work Together Collaborating with Microsoft Teams Navigate the Teams Interface Create a Team Meet in Microsoft Teams Managing Activities with Planner Navigate the Planner Interface Create a Plan Gathering Information with Forms Create a Form Share Forms and Collect Responses Managing Video Resources with Stream Navigate the Stream Interface Post and Organize Videos in Stream Using Sway to Create Digital Stories Navigate the Sway Interface Create a Sway Automating Your Work with Flow Navigate the Flow Interface Create and Share a Flow

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Server administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Network administrators Storage administrators Network managers Sales engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco UCS server hardware Describe Cisco UCS connectivity Describe the Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform, its data writing and reading processes, and data optimization Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profiles Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profile templates Describe and implement iSCSI on Cisco UCS Describe and implement Cisco UCS firmware updates Describe and implement Cisco UCS backups This introductory course shows you how to deploy, secure, operate and maintain the Cisco Unified Computing system (Cisco UCS) B-Series blade server, Cisco UCS C-Series and S-Series rack servers, and Cisco HyperFlex product family, for use in data centers. Describing Cisco UCS Server Hardware Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Cisco UCS S-Series Rack Servers Cisco Virtual Interface Cards Hyperconvergence Overview Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series Servers Describing Cisco UCS Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Cisco UCS C-Series Connectivity Cisco UCS S-Series Connectivity Cisco HyperFlex Connectivity Architecture Cisco HyperFlex Edge Connectivity Ethernet End-Host Mode Compared to Switching Mode Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Uplink Pinning Cisco UCS C-Series Integration Describing the Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software Writing Data to Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Reading Data from Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Data Optimization in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Configuring Cisco UCS Service Profiles Portability Issue with Nonabstracted Identities Cisco UCS Service Profile Identity Pools Server Pools IP Pools Configuring Cisco UCS Service Profile Templates Service Profile Templates Implementing iSCSI on Cisco UCS iSCSI Addressing Evolution of SCSI from DAS to SAN iSCSI Multipathing Implementing Cisco UCS Firmware Updates Update Cisco UCS C-Series Server Firmware Download Tasks for the Infrastructure Image Download Tasks for Cisco UCS B-Series Firmware Packages Best Practices for Updating Firmware in Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Upgrades Using Auto Install Capability Catalog Updates Host Firmware Packages Driver Updates for Operating Systems and Hypervisors Implementing Cisco UCS Backups Compare Backup Options in Cisco UCS Manager Compare Two Import Types Policy Backup

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory-level course designed to teach experienced systems administrators how to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, optimize, and secure Hadoop. Previous Hadoop experience is not required. Overview Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Understand the benefits of distributed computing Understand the Hadoop architecture (including HDFS and MapReduce) Define administrator participation in Big Data projects Plan, implement, and maintain Hadoop clusters Deploy and maintain additional Big Data tools (Pig, Hive, Flume, etc.) Plan, deploy and maintain HBase on a Hadoop cluster Monitor and maintain hundreds of servers Pinpoint performance bottlenecks and fix them Apache Hadoop is an open source framework for creating reliable and distributable compute clusters. Hadoop provides an excellent platform (with other related frameworks) to process large unstructured or semi-structured data sets from multiple sources to dissect, classify, learn from and make suggestions for business analytics, decision support, and other advanced forms of machine intelligence. This is an introductory-level, hands-on lab-intensive course geared for the administrator (new to Hadoop) who is charged with maintaining a Hadoop cluster and its related components. You will learn how to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, optimize, and secure Hadoop. Introduction Hadoop history and concepts Ecosystem Distributions High level architecture Hadoop myths Hadoop challenges (hardware / software) Planning and installation Selecting software and Hadoop distributions Sizing the cluster and planning for growth Selecting hardware and network Rack topology Installation Multi-tenancy Directory structure and logs Benchmarking HDFS operations Concepts (horizontal scaling, replication, data locality, rack awareness) Nodes and daemons (NameNode, Secondary NameNode, HA Standby NameNode, DataNode) Health monitoring Command-line and browser-based administration Adding storage and replacing defective drives MapReduce operations Parallel computing before MapReduce: compare HPC versus Hadoop administration MapReduce cluster loads Nodes and Daemons (JobTracker, TaskTracker) MapReduce UI walk through MapReduce configuration Job config Job schedulers Administrator view of MapReduce best practices Optimizing MapReduce Fool proofing MR: what to tell your programmers YARN: architecture and use Advanced topics Hardware monitoring System software monitoring Hadoop cluster monitoring Adding and removing servers and upgrading Hadoop Backup, recovery, and business continuity planning Cluster configuration tweaks Hardware maintenance schedule Oozie scheduling for administrators Securing your cluster with Kerberos The future of Hadoop

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for managers and individuals who would like to increase their skill in leading and planning meetings. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have the basic tools needed to initiate and manage meetings that will engage attendees and leave a positive and lasting impression. In this course, participants will learn the needed skills in planning and implementing a successful meeting. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan Planning and Preparing (1) Identifying the Participants Choosing the Time and Place Creating the Agenda Practical Illustration Planning and Preparing (2) Gathering Materials Sending Invitations Making Logistical Arrangements Practical Illustration Setting Up the Meeting Space The Basic Essentials The Extra Touches Choosing a Physical Arrangement Practical Illustration Electronic Options Overview of Choices Available Things to Consider Making a Final Decision Practical Illustration Meeting Roles and Responsibilities The Chairperson The Minute-taker The Attendees Variations for Large and Small Meetings Practical Illustration Chairing a Meeting (1) Keeping the Meeting on Track Dealing with Overtime Holding Participants Accountable Practical Illustration Chairing a Meeting (2) Running in and Out Cell Phone Ringing Off on a Tangent Personality Conflict Practical Illustration Dealing With Disruptions Running in and Out Cell Phone Ringing Off on a Tangent Personality Conflict Practical Illustration Taking Minutes What are Minutes? What do I Record? A Take-Home Template Practical Illustration Making the Most of Your Meeting The Minute Meeting Using Games Giving Prizes Simple Magic Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words From the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Meeting Management Skills 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 Meeting Management Skills 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students who need to learn database design essentials, typically in preparation for, or as a supplement to, a course on SQL such as SQL Querying: Fundamentals and courses on specific relational database platforms. Overview In this course, you will perform steps to design a relational database, including gathering requirements, data modeling, and planning implementation. You will: - Follow an efficient process for designing a relational database - Define the database conceptual model - Define the database logical model - Apply database normalization methods to improve the initial design of a database - Complete the database design, including controls to ensure its referential integrity and data integrity This course introduces you to a process for effectively planning and designing a functional, efficient database. Knowing how to plan a relational database is important to the success of the databases you create. Without planning, you cannot possibly know what the database needs to do, or even what information to include in the database. Planning a database is essential, and prevents the extra work of fixing data maintenance problems later on. The concepts are not specific to a particular software application and can be applied to any relational database management system. Getting Started with Relational Database Design Identify Database Components Identify Common Database Design Problems Follow a Database Design Process Gather Requirements Defining the Database Conceptual Model Create the Conceptual Model Identify Entity Relationships Defining the Database Logical Model Identify Columns Identify Primary Keys Identify and Diagram Relationships Normalizing Data Avoid Common Database Design Errors Comply with Higher Normal Forms Finalizing the Database Design Adapt the Physical Model for Different Systems Ensure Referential Integrity Ensure Data Integrity at the Column Level Ensure Data Integrity at the Table Level Design for the Cloud Additional course details: Nexus Humans Database Design - A Modern Approach 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 Database Design - A Modern Approach 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.