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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Application ConsultantBusiness AnalystBusiness Process ArchitectBusiness Process Owner / Team Lead / Power UserExecutiveIndustry SpecialistProgram/Project Manager Overview This course will prepare you to:Describe the motivation for S/4HANA Enterprise ManagementExecute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and salesLearn about the simplification listOutline the SAP User Experience strategyUse SAP Fiori among other user interfaces to execute logistics processesOutline different migration strategies Students will learn to execute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and sales. Motivation and Functional Overview of SAP S4/HANA (Materials Management and Operations)Simplification ListSAP User Experience, especially SAP FioriInnovative Logistics Processes in the Areas of Logistics Planning and Execution in S/4HANA, especially in Manufacturing, including MRP Life and Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Procurement, Sales, including Back Order Processing, and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Migration Scenarios

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for skilled users of Microsoft Windows and Office who do not have prior coding or programming experience and who are interested in creating custom business apps quickly and without writing application code. Overview In this course, you will use Microsoft Power Apps to build and deploy low-code business apps. You will: Determine how Microsoft Power Apps can meet your business needs. Plan and design apps. Build canvas apps. Build model-driven apps. Test and deploy apps. This course introduces building low-code/no-code apps with Microsoft© Power Apps©. Most out-of-the-box solutions do not meet exact business needs or integrate well with existing business apps. Power Apps eases users into app development with templates, automated app-building tools, and a streamlined programming language to enable any business user to create a custom app. Getting Started with Microsoft Power Apps Topic A: Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform Topic B: Introduction to Power Apps Topic C: Select App Types to Address Business Needs Planning and Designing Apps Topic A: Plan Apps Topic B: Design Apps Building Canvas Apps Topic A: Create an App from a Blank Canvas Topic B: Create an App from a Template Building Model-Driven Apps Topic A: Create Model-Driven Apps Topic B: Add Visualizations and Reports Testing and Deploying Apps Topic A: Make Apps Available to Other Users Topic B: Test Apps Topic C: Revise Apps

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for experienced DBAs and technical individuals, with experience on other relational database platforms, who plan, implement, and maintain Db2 11.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows databases. These skills can also be utilize to support cloud based databases using Db2 on Cloud or Db2 Hosted environments. Overview Please refer to course overview This course teaches you to perform, basic and advanced, database administrative tasks using Db2 11.1. These tasks include creating and populating databases and implementing a logical design to support recovery requirements. The access strategies selected by the Db2 Optimizer will be examined using the Db2 Explain tools. Various diagnostic methods will be presented, including using various db2pd command options. Students will learn how to implement automatic archival for database logs and how to plan a redirected database restore to relocate either selected table spaces or an entire database. The REBUILD option of RESTORE, which can build a database copy with a subset of the tablespaces, will be discussed. We will also cover using the TRANSPORT option of RESTORE to copy schemas of objects between two Db2 databases. The selection of indexes to improve application performance and the use of SQL statements to track database performance and health will be covered. This course provides a quick start to Db2 database administration skills for experienced relational Database Administrators (DBA). Overview of Db2 11Command Line Processor (CLP) and GUI UsageThe Db2 EnvironmentCreating Databases and Data PlacementCreating Database ObjectsMoving DataBackup and RecoveryLocks and ConcurrencyDatabase Maintenance, Monitoring and Problem DeterminationSecurityDatabase Rebuild SupportDb2 Database and Table Space RelocationUsing Explain ToolsUsing Indexes for PerformanceAdvanced Monitoring

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy a Cisco NCS 2000 Series Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network with Flex Spectrum. The primary audience for this course includes: Designers Systems engineers and implementation staff Network operations center personnel Technical support personnel who are involved with the deployment, operations, and maintenance of the Cisco NCS 2000 Series Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the hardware and components required and used with the Flex Spectrum feature Design optical networks in the Cisco Transport Planner software Install the hardware, including multishelf nodes Perform node turn-up and create circuits using the Cisco Transport Controller software Configure optical networks with multidegree ROADM multishelf nodes Configure optical networks with colorless, contentionless, omnidirectional, and MPO cross-connect advanced features Describe and configure the NCS 2000 400-Gbps Xponder line card Add a node to an existing DWDM ring Describe the NCS 2000 Troubleshooting Guide Use the features and documentation with Transport Controller to perform maintenance, testing, and basic troubleshooting The Cisco NCS2000 Deploying 96-Channel Flex Spectrum (OPT201) v3.0 course shows you how to plan, configure, and control optical networks using the Cisco© Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 series Flex Spectrum platform.The course teaches you how to design Flex Spectrum networks with multi-degree Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) multi-shelf nodes using the Cisco Transport Planner (CTP) software. Course Outline DWDM and Flex Spectrum Foundation NCS 2000 Chassis and Cards Design ROADM Networks with CTP Hardware Installation and Multishelf Node Turn-Up and Circuit Creation Advanced Feature Networks and Circuits Testing, Maintenance, and Basic Troubleshooting Spectrum Switched Optical Network

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for technical specialists, support/services individuals, individuals implementing LPARs for Power Systems with IBM i. This course is also appropriate for IBM Business Partners who sell and plan for consolidated systems. Overview Describe the PowerVM features Identify, describe, and locate hardware components in the Power Systems, Flex System and Power Blade models Identify virtualization options available, reliability features and single points of failure for Power Systems Implement System Planning Tool in design or update your own system Explain Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) Describe memory allocation and affinity concepts Describe and configure a partition profile, including shared processors: Capped Uncapped Virtual processors Weighting factor Shared Processor Pools Explain virtual I/O: Serial, Ethernet and SCSI Understand and implement: IBM i installation through NFS, image virtual repository in VIOS, and assigning VSCSI disks to partitions in VIOS Understand base characteristics of IVM and how to implement IBM i on Power Blades Describe the NPIV PowerVM feature, how to configure virtual Fiber Channel adapters on the Virtual I/O Server and client partitions Discuss how to use the HMC GUI and commands to work with the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) pairs Identify commands used to examine the NPIV configuration In this course you begin with an overview of LPAR on Power Systems, followed with more detailed information on configuration planning and implementation using hands-on exercises to create and implement logical partitions. PowerVM for IBM i - Overview . Power Systems for IBM i . Introduction to System Planning Tool . Virtualization of IBM i - Processor, Memory, Processor Pools . Virtualization of IBM i - Virtual I/O . Virtualization of IBM i - Installation from NFS or VIOS repository . Implementation of IBM i on Power Blades . PowerVM for IBM i - NPIV .

Duration 4.125 Days 24.75 CPD hours This course is intended for The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: Managers or consultants involved in Environmental Management, Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an Environmental Management System, Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EMS requirements , EMS team members Overview Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 14001, ISO 14040 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an EMS Learn how to interpret the ISO 14001 requirements in the specific context of an organization Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain an EMS Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Environmental Management System best practices ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Environmental Management Systems, consequently reducing an organization?s negative environmental impacts and improving its overall performance and efficiency Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS Course objective and structure Standard and regulatory framework Environmental Management System (EMS) Fundamental principles of environmental management Initiating the EMS implementation Understanding the organization and clarifying the environmental objectives Analysis of the existing management system Plan the implementation of the EMS Leadership and approval of the EMS project EMS scope Policies for environmental management Risk assessment Definition of the organizational structure of environmental management Implementation of an EMS Definition of the document management process Design of controls and drafting of specific policies & procedures Communication plan Training and awareness plan Implementation of controls Incident Management Operations Management EMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for certification audit Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation Internal audit Management review Treatment of problems and non-conformities Continual improvement Preparing for the certification audit Competence and evaluation of implementers Closing the training

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students with previous Citrix ADC experience, and best suited for individuals who will be deploying Citrix Application Delivery Management to administer a Citrix Networking environment or optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. Overview Manage multiple Citrix ADC platforms centrallyOrchestrate configuration changesReport on transactions passing through the Citrix ADC environmentVisualize infrastructure and plan expansion Master the deployment and usage of Citrix Application Delivery Management with this two-day management and optimization course. Students will gain the skills needed to automate and manage network services for scale out of application architectures, and to optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. The curriculum focuses on centrally managing multiple Citrix ADC platforms, orchestrating configuration changes, reporting on transactions, visualizing infrastructure and planning infrastructure expansion. Students will also learn how to implement Citrix ADC features, including caching, frontend optimization, Citrix ADC web logging and TCP/HTTP optimization, to optimize traffic managed by your Citrix networking environment. Citrix Application Delivery Management Introduction An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing and Monitoring Application Delivery Management An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing Citrix ADC Configuration Application Management StyleBooks Configuration Management Citrix ADC Web Logging Understanding Web Traffic Installing and configuring Citrix ADC Web Logging Troubleshooting Citrix ADC Web Logging Citrix ADC Integrated Caching Introduction to Integrated Caching Static and Dynamic Content Request and Response Process Flow Understanding Cache Policies Identifying Content Group Settings Front-End Optimization Improving Content Delivery Front-End Optimization Use Cases Understanding Minification CSS Optimizations Tuning and Optimizations Connections on the Citrix ADC Connection Profiles Queuing on the Citrix ADC Connection Tuning Practices

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for operators and schedulers who perform duties that are related to batch workload automation. Overview In this course, you learn how to perform the following tasks:Explain the production terminology used with IBM Workload Scheduler and its production planning processMonitor production batch workload processesManage production batch workloadCreate and modify scheduling objectsSchedule new workloadsForecast future workloadsMigrate workload definitions from test to production environmentsCreate and maintain reports about production workloads This course provides professional report authors an opportunity to learn report building techniques using relational data models. Demonstrations and exercises will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity. IBM Workload Scheduler Introduction About Workload Automation IBM workload automation offerings IBM Workload Scheduler terminology Workload Scheduler user interfaces Getting started with Application Lab Getting started with the Dynamic Workload Console Connecting the console to Workload Scheduler Getting started with the command-line interfaces Using the Application Lab Interface Using the processes status overview page Managing processes Using other Application Lab functions Monitoring Workload Scheduler Production Monitoring Workload Scheduler production by using queries Using the Workload Dashboard Monitoring system status and health Monitoring plan objects Using the What-if Analysis interface Monitoring the plan graphically Managing Workload Scheduler Production Managing the scheduling environment Managing scheduling objects in the plan Creating Scheduling Objects Using the Workload Designer Creating scheduling objects Creating variables and variable tables Creating prompts and resources Creating calendars Defining jobs Scheduling, Forecasting, and Migrating Workloads Creating job streams Applying jobs to job streams Setting time and date restrictions Using advanced scheduling options Creating job stream definitions by using composer Creating and using event rules Forecasting and previewing future dates Exporting and importing scheduling definitions Using Workload Application Templates Reporting with Workload Scheduler Using reporting features Using Common Reporting with Workload Scheduler Using the batch reporting utility Using the preformatted text-based report utilities

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who wants to develop a toolbox of personal stress management skills. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the best approach to handle a stressful situation; understand what lifestyle elements, routines and relaxation techniques can help reduce stress. In this course, students will apply a three-option method to address any stressful situation. Module One: Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Pre-Test Action Plan Form Evaluation Form Module Two: Understanding Stress What is Stress? What is Eustress? Understanding the Triple ?A? Approach Practical Illustration Module Two Review Questions Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle Eating Properly Exercising Regularly Sleeping Well Practical Illustration Module Three Review Questions Module Four: Altering the Situation The First A Identifying Appropriate Situations Creating Effective Actions Practical Illustration Module Four Review Questions Module Five: Avoiding the Situation The Second A Identifying Appropriate Situations Creating Effective Actions Practical Illustration Module Five Review Questions Module Six: Accepting the Situation The Third A Identifying Appropriate Situations Creating Effective Actions Practical Illustration Module Six Review Questions Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress Planning Meals Organizing Chores Using a To-Do List Practical Illustration Module Seven: Review Questions Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques Finding a Sanctuary Using Music Seeing the Humor Practical Illustration Module Eight: Review Questions Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques Soothing Stretches Deep Breathing Tensing and Relaxing1 Meditation1 Practical Illustration Module Nine: Review Questions Module Ten: Coping with Major Events Establishing a Support System Creating a Plan Knowing When to Seek Help Practical Illustration Module Ten: Review Questions Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You Creating a Stress Log Week One: Recording Events1 Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan1 Week Three: Creating New Habits Reviewing and Evaluating Practical Illustration Module Eleven: Review Questions Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Lessons Learned

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders engaged in improving the delivery of products and services that meet user needs through the use of Microsoft SharePoint; Anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills; Project stakeholders concerned with SharePoint requirements. Overview Plan, manage and close requirements for a project in reduced time using good business analysis practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying good techniques Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your team that will be able to continuously align the delivered product or services with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Requirements can change frequently during a SharePoint project, and therefore projects need a streamlined, flexible approach to requirements change management. SharePoint professionals want to develop systems and services which are both high-quality and high-value, and the easiest way to achieve this is to implement the highest priority requirements first. This enables the projects to maximize value for their stakeholders. Introduction ? Roles involved in a SharePoint project The opportunities and challenges of a SharePoint project The business analysis process BA role vs. project manager role BA / PM competencies Case Study Exercise Understanding SharePoint Requirements Business, User, Functional, Quality-of-service and implementation requirements Requirements vs. specifications Requirements vs. business rules Risk management and risk response strategies Analyzing requirements Characteristics of effective requirements Case Study Exercise SharePoint Requirements Modeling Identify high level scope Identify initial requirements stack Identify an architectural vision Plan your iteration Iteration modeling Model storming Test driven development Case Study Exercise The Change Management Process Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements Capturing the Requirements Traceability Maintaining the Requirements for re-use Managing Requirements Conflicts Preparing the Requirements Package Building the Requirements communications plan Case Study Exercise Assessing & Validating Requirements Validating and verifying SharePoint Requirements Creating a master test plan Create test scenarios and test cases Case Study Exercise Additional Information Useful books and links on managing requirements and projects for SharePoint initiatives