Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for Azure Administrators. The Azure Administrator implements, manages, and monitors identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment. The Azure Administrator will provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources as appropriate. This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage their Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor your solution. Prerequisites Successful Azure Administrators start this role with experience in virtualization, networking, identity, and storage. Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks. Understanding of network configurations, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies. Understanding of Active Directory concepts, including users, groups, and role-based access control. Understanding of resilience and disaster recovery, including backup and restore operations. 1 - Configure Microsoft Entra ID Describe Microsoft Entra ID benefits and features Describe Microsoft Entra concepts Compare Active Directory Domain Services to Microsoft Entra ID Select Microsoft Entra editions Implement Microsoft Entra join Implement Microsoft Entra self-service password reset 2 - Configure user and group accounts Create user accounts Manage user accounts Create bulk user accounts Create group accounts Create administrative units 3 - Configure subscriptions Identify Azure regions Implement Azure subscriptions Obtain an Azure subscription Identify Azure subscription usage Implement Microsoft Cost Management Apply resource tagging Apply cost savings 4 - Configure Azure Policy Create management groups Implement Azure policies Create Azure policies Create policy definitions Create an initiative definition Scope the initiative definition Determine compliance 5 - Configure role-based access control Implement role-based access control Create a role definition Create a role assignment Compare Azure roles to Microsoft Entra roles Apply role-based access control Review fundamental Azure RBAC roles 6 - Configure Azure resources with tools Use the Azure portal Use Azure Cloud Shell Use Azure PowerShell Use Azure CLI 7 - Use Azure Resource Manager Review Azure Resource Manager benefits Review Azure resource terminology Create resource groups Create Azure Resource Manager locks Reorganize Azure resources Remove resources and resource groups Determine resource limits 8 - Configure resources with Azure Resource Manager templates Review Azure Resource Manager template advantages Explore the Azure Resource Manager template schema Explore the Azure Resource Manager template parameters Consider Bicep templates Review QuickStart templates 9 - Configure virtual networks Plan virtual networks Create subnets Create virtual networks Plan IP addressing Create public IP addressing Associate public IP addresses Allocate or assign private IP addresses 10 - Configure network security groups Implement network security groups Determine network security group rules Determine network security group effective rules Create network security group rules Implement application security groups 11 - Configure Azure DNS Identify domains and custom domains Verify custom domain names Create Azure DNS zones Delegate DNS domains Add DNS record sets Plan for Azure Private DNS zones Review Azure Private DNS zone scenarios 12 - Configure Azure Virtual Network peering Determine Azure Virtual Network peering uses Determine gateway transit and connectivity Create virtual network peering Extend peering with user-defined routes and service chaining 13 - Configure network routing and endpoints Review system routes Identify user-defined routes Determine service endpoint uses Determine service endpoint services Identify private link uses 14 - Configure Azure Load Balancer Determine Azure Load Balancer uses Implement a public load balancer Implement an internal load balancer Determine load balancer SKUs Create back-end pools Create health probes Create load balancer rules 15 - Configure Azure Application Gateway Implement Azure Application Gateway Determine Azure Application Gateway routing Configure Azure Application Gateway components 16 - Configure storage accounts Implement Azure Storage Explore Azure Storage services Determine storage account types Determine replication strategies Access storage Secure storage endpoints 17 - Configure Azure Blob Storage Implement Azure Blob Storage Create blob containers Assign blob access tiers Add blob lifecycle management rules Determine blob object replication Upload blobs Determine Blob Storage pricing 18 - Configure Azure Storage security Review Azure Storage security strategies Create shared access signatures Identify URI and SAS parameters Determine Azure Storage encryption Create customer-managed keys Apply Azure Storage security best practices 19 - Configure Azure Files and Azure File Sync Compare storage for file shares and blob data Manage Azure file shares Create file share snapshots Implement Azure File Sync Identify Azure File Sync components Deploy Azure File Sync 20 - Configure Azure Storage with tools Use Azure Storage Explorer Use the Azure Import/Export service Use the WAImportExport tool Use the AzCopy tool 21 - Configure virtual machines Review cloud services responsibilities Plan virtual machines Determine virtual machine sizing Determine virtual machine storage Create virtual machines in the Azure portal Connect to virtual machines 22 - Configure virtual machine availability Plan for maintenance and downtime Create availability sets Review update domains and fault domains Review availability zones Compare vertical and horizontal scaling Implement Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets Create Virtual Machine Scale Sets Implement autoscale Configure autoscale 23 - Configure Azure App Service plans Implement Azure App Service plans Determine Azure App Service plan pricing Scale up and scale out Azure App Service Configure Azure App Service autoscale 24 - Configure Azure App Service Implement Azure App Service Create an app with App Service Explore continuous integration and deployment Create deployment slots Add deployment slots Secure your App Service app Create custom domain names Back up and restore your App Service app Use Azure Application Insights 25 - Configure Azure Container Instances Compare containers to virtual machines Review Azure Container Instances Implement container groups Review the Docker platform 26 - Configure file and folder backups Describe Azure Backup benefits Implement Backup Center for Azure Backup Configure Azure Recovery Services vault backup options Use the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent Configure on-premises file and folder backups 27 - Configure virtual machine backups Explore options to protect virtual machine data Create virtual machine snapshots in Azure Backup Set up Azure Recovery Services vault backup options Back up your virtual machines Restore your virtual machines Implement System Center DPM and Azure Backup Server Compare the MARS agent and Azure Backup Server Implement soft delete for your virtual machines Implement Azure Site Recovery 28 - Configure Azure Monitor Describe Azure Monitor key capabilities Describe Azure Monitor components Define metrics and logs Identify monitoring data and tiers Describe activity log events Query the activity log 29 - Configure Azure alerts Describe Azure Monitor alerts Manage Azure Monitor alerts Create alert rules Create action groups 30 - Configure Log Analytics Determine Log Analytics uses Create a Log Analytics workspace Create Kusto (KQL) queries Structure Log Analytics queries 31 - Configure Network Watcher Describe Azure Network Watcher features Review IP flow verify diagnostics Review next hop diagnostics Visualize the network topology
A day of Data Governance, support, networking, and answering your questions. Join me for my 1 Day Data Governance Mastermind where you get allocated time to get specific advice on your current Data Governance challenges and get the chance to network with others in similar situations.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is an IT, facilities or data centre operations professional working in and around the data centre and having the responsibility to achieve and improve high-availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Understand the design life cycle of data centres and the stages involved? Discuss the data centre requirements in great level of detail with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure that these requirements are met? Validate design plans, quotes and offers proposed by vendors/contractors? Understand redundancy levels for both the data centre design/setup and maintenance? Understand the various building considerations such as bullet proofing, mitigation of seismic activity, fire ratings and thermal stability? Understand how to install a raised floor that meets requirements, avoiding misalignment, level differences and leakage? Understand how to read a Single Line Electrical Diagram to identify and avoid the most common design issues? Choose the correct UPS and parallel configuration, learn and avoid classic parallel installation mistakes? Understand how to calculate battery banks, validate offered configurations to ensure they meet requirements? Understand what distance to keep to avoid EMF issues for human safety and equipment disturbances? Understand the fundamental cooling setup, CFM, Delta-T and other important factors? Understand contamination factors and limitations? Understand full details of fire suppression options, how to calculate gas content and verify installations? Understand how to measure data centre energy efficiency and how to improve it The course will bring participants to the level of a suitable sparring partner with suppliers. They will be able to verify offers provided by vendors for correctness, effectiveness and efficiency. Data Centre Design/Life Cycle Overview Overview of the phases of a data centre life cycle Planning, re-alignment and continuous improvement Standards and Rating Level Definitions Rating level history Difference between Uptime and TIA-942 Rating level definitions Redundancy options (N+1), 2N, 2(N+1) Concurrent Maintainability/Compartmentalisation Example configurations Substation and feed requirements Maintenance options Operational processes guidelines/standards Skill development Building Considerations Building location considerations Floor and hanging loads requirements Fire rating for walls and glass Blast protection Bullet proofing Forced entry protection Advanced Raised Floor & Suspended Ceiling Raised floor installation guidelines Techniques to install a proper and leveled raised access floor Common mistakes Choosing the right tiles and their locations Seismic-mitigating floor constructions Choosing the correct suspended ceiling Advanced Power Power infrastructure layout; Formulas which you should know for the data centre Single Line Electrical diagrams; how to read to ensure key components are present for protection Over current protection devices (MCB/MCCB/VCB/ACB/Fuses) definitions and what to use where Earth Leakage devices (RCB/RCD/ELCB/GFCI/ALCI/RCBO), definitions and what to use where Sizing of protective components Lightning strikes and surge protection devices (TVSS/SPD), how they operate, where to use and how to install Power cabling and cable run considerations PDU/DB setup and minimum requirements Generators; Generator types: Standy/Prime/Continuous Component make up and functions Fuel storage and calculation Paralleling of gen-sets Generator room/area requirements UPS Systems; Required specifications for UPS systems How to read data sheets and select the correct UPS Requirements for parallel configurations and avoid pitfalls such as single point of failures How parallel installation should be done, classic mistakes made by installers and how to avoid these Harmonic Filters; Active/Passive filters and their application Battery Banks; Battery bank terminology Designing battery banks, how to calculate, and double check the battery bank to be installed Battery charging pitfalls and ensuring the right charger is being installed and used Using parallel battery banks; how to properly install them, limitations and risks when using batteries in parallel How to test batteries correctly and make decisions on cell/block or string replacement Battery casing choices; ABS, V0, V1, V2 Alternative energy storage; flywheel, re-usable cell, compressed air UPS, etc. Advanced Electro Magnetic Fields Sources of EMF Difference between single, three phase and bus-bar EMF Options available to measure EMF and how to interpret the results from single-axes and composite measurements Guidance on safe distance for equipment and humans Calculation of EMF attenuation factor for shielding material permeability and saturation factors Advanced Cooling Important definitions; dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew-point, RH, sensible and latent heat Psychometric chart and ASHRAE recommendations Environmental class definitions and thermal specifications Temperature/humidity measurements guideline Heat dissipation methods Altitude impact on temperature intake to ICT equipment Floor plan setup for effective cooling Differences in tile surface and supporting structure and the air-flow performance impact Rack door construction and the flow performance impact Equipment Delta-T and its impact Optimising air flow Thermal units conversions Calculations for air volume displacement (CFM/CMH) Cooling capacity calculations Air-conditioning selection De- / humidifying options Air conditioning efficiency SHR impact on cost saving Efficiency indicator New cooling principle and techniques (Submerged, VSD/VRF/ECF/water- and air side economisers) Redundancy guidelines for air-conditioners avoiding classic misconceptions and mistakes for meeting ANSI/TIA-942 compliant designs Installation requirements Connections to fire panel and EPO Commissioning of air conditioners Set points and calibration CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Advanced Fire Protection The fire triangle and elements to stop a fire Detection systems in detail (VESDA, VIEW, smoke sensors) Considerations for installation of sensors Proper testing of smoke sensors Water based systems i.e. deluge, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action and why most of them don't work and how to detect this Details on Inert and Halocarbon systems and how to select the correct system for your data centre How to calculate the gas content ensuring the appropriate level is installed to suppress the fire including safety considerations Other requirements for gas systems such as release times, hold times, pipe install requirements and other important factors Requirements for the fire detection panel Installation verification, methods, what to check and how New advanced fire suppression technologies Design and Install Scalable Networking Cabling System ANSI/TIA942 cabling structure topology ToR, EoR Design Intelligent patching systems Installation best practice such as routing, bending radius, separation from power, containment fill ratio, fiber link loss calculator, bonding and grounding requirement Standard for telecommunications labeling and administration Environmental Specifications and Contamination Control Acoustic noise effects, regulations, specifications and limits Data centre contaminations and classifications Measurements, standards and limits Preventive measures and avoidance Data Centre Efficiency Business drivers to go Green High-availability or Green? Green guidelines and standards How to measure it and what are acceptable numbers compared to the general industry PUE classes defined by Green Grid and issues with PUE Techniques for saving energy in all parts of the data centre i.e. application/system level, cooling, power distribution Mock ExamEXAM: Certified Data Centre Specialist
The candidate journey is the process job applicants go through when interacting with Noble Foods. It encompasses every interaction in person and online, from the moment a candidate first becomes aware of us to the final hiring decision – and even beyond. You play a key role in the successful recruitment of new starters. It’s important that you have the skills to navigate all stages of the recruitment process to give the candidates the best experience, hire top talent and ensure we remain legally compliant. What does the course cover? What is the candidate journey and why is it important? The role of the line manager Legal Compliance The Noble Foods Candidate Journey How to fill out a Requisition How to post a job Selection Process Interviews Flexible Working Requests
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for Professionals preparing to become CRISC certified. Risk practitioners Students or recent graduates Overview At course completions, students will understand the essential concepts in the 4 ISACA CRISC domains: Governance IT Risk Assessment Risk Response and Reporting Information Technology and Security This 3 Day CRISC course is geared towards preparing students to pass the ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control examination. The course covers all four of the CRISC domains, and each section corresponds directly to the CRISC job practice. CRISC validates your experience in building a well-defined, agile risk-management program, based on best practices to identify, analyze, evaluate, assess, prioritize and respond to risks. This enhances benefits realization and delivers optimal value to stakeholders. GOVERNANCE - a. Organizational Governance Organizational Strategy, Goals, and Objectives Organizational Structure, Roles, and Responsibilities Organizational Culture Policies and Standards Business Processes Organizational Assets GOVERNANCE - b. Risk Governance Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Management Framework Three Lines of Defense Risk Profile Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance Legal, Regulatory, and Contractual Requirements Professional Ethics of Risk Management IT RISK ASSESSMENT - a. IT Risk Identification Risk Events (e.g., contributing conditions, loss result) Threat Modelling and Threat Landscape Vulnerability and Control Deficiency Analysis (e.g., root cause analysis) Risk Scenario Development IT RISK ASSESSMENT - b. IT Risk Analysis and Evaluation Risk Assessment Concepts, Standards, and Frameworks Risk Register Risk Analysis Methodologies Business Impact Analysis Inherent and Residual Risk RISK RESPONSE AND REPORTING - a. Risk Response Risk Treatment / Risk Response Options Risk and Control Ownership Third-Party Risk Management Issue, Finding, and Exception Management Management of Emerging Risk RISK RESPONSE AND REPORTING - b. Control Design and Implementation Control Types, Standards, and Frameworks Control Design, Selection, and Analysis Control Implementation Control Testing and Effectiveness Evaluation RISK RESPONSE AND REPORTING - c. Risk Monitoring and Reporting Risk Treatment Plans Data Collection, Aggregation, Analysis, and Validation Risk and Control Monitoring Techniques Risk and Control Reporting Techniques (heatmap, scorecards, dashboards) Key Performance Indicators Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) Key Control Indicators (KCIs) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY - a. Information Technology Principles Enterprise Architecture IT Operations Management (e.g., change management, IT assets, problems, incidents) Project Management Disaster Recovery Management (DRM) Data Lifecycle Management System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Emerging Technologies INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY - b. Information Security Principles Information Security Concepts, Frameworks, and Standards Information Security Awareness Training Business Continuity Management Data Privacy and Data Protection Principles
This expert-led training course is created and designed to help you gain the skills and confidence needed to help your governing body ensure there is a consistent and effective whole-school approach to safeguarding in place in your school / college.
On this course, we will use case studies to enhance the delegates understanding of Real Estate financial appraisals, and help them fully appreciate the theory behind the numbers.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational-level knowledge of cloud-based solutions to facilitate productivity and collaboration on-site, at home, or a combination of both.ÿCandidates may have knowledge of cloud-based solutions or may be new to Microsoft 365. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Describe cloud concepts Describe core Microsoft 365 services and concepts Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365 Describe Microsoft 365 pricing and support This course introduces Microsoft 365, an integrated cloud platform that delivers industry-leading productivity apps along with intelligent cloud services, and world-class security. You?ll learn foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings. You will begin by learning about cloud fundamentals, including an overview of cloud computing. You will be introduced to Microsoft 365 and learn how Microsoft 365 solutions improve productivity, facilitate collaboration, and optimize communications. The course then analyzes how security, compliance, privacy, and trust are handled in Microsoft 365, and it concludes with a review of Microsoft 365 subscriptions, licenses, billing, and support. 1 - Describe cloud computing What is cloud computing Describe the shared responsibility model Define cloud models Describe the consumption-based model 2 - Describe the benefits of using cloud services Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud 3 - Describe cloud service types Describe Infrastructure as a Service Describe Platform as a Service Describe Software as a Service 4 - What is Microsoft 365? Describe the differences between Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Describe Windows 365 Describe how Microsoft 365 empowers workers in this hybrid world of work Explore Microsoft 365 tenant 5 - Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365 Describe the productivity capabilities and benefits of Microsoft 365 Describe Microsoft 365 Apps Describe work management tools in Microsoft 365 Describe additional Microsoft 365 productivity apps 6 - Describe collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365 Describe the collaboration capabilities and benefits of Microsoft 365 Describe how Microsoft Teams promotes collaboration and enhances teamwork Describe the Microsoft Viva apps Describe how Yammer helps communities connect and grow 7 - Describe endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365 Describe the endpoint management capabilities of Microsoft 365 Compare the differences of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop Describe the deployment and release models for Windows-as-a-Service (WaaS) Identify deployment methods and update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps 8 - Describe analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365 Describe the capabilities of Viva Insights Describe the capabilities of the Microsoft 365 admin center and Microsoft 365 user portal Describe the reports available in the Microsoft 365 admin center and other admin centers 9 - Describe the services and identity types of Azure AD Describe Azure Active Directory Describe the available Azure AD editions Describe Azure AD identity types Describe the types of external identities Describe the concept of hybrid identity 10 - Describe the access management capabilities of Azure AD Describe Conditional Access in Azure AD Describe the benefits of Azure AD roles and role-based access control 11 - Describe threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender Describe Microsoft 365 Defender services Describe Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Describe Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Describe Microsoft Defender for Identity Describe the Microsoft 365 Defender portal 12 - Describe security capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel Describe how Microsoft Sentinel provides integrated threat management Understand Sentinel costs 13 - Describe the compliance management capabilities in Microsoft Purview Describe the Microsoft Purview compliance portal Describe Compliance Manager Describe use and benefits of compliance score 14 - Describe the Service Trust Portal and privacy at Microsoft Describe the Service Trust Portal Describe Microsoft's privacy principles Describe Microsoft Priva 15 - Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and billing options Explore pricing models for Microsoft cloud services Explore the billing and bill management options Explore the available licensing and management options 16 - Describe support offerings for Microsoft 365 services Explore support options for Microsoft 365 services Explain service level agreement (SLAs) concepts Identify how to track the service health status Explore how organizations can share feedback on Microsoft 365 services
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