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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Report authors working with dimensional data sources. Through interactive demonstrations & exercises, participants will learn how to author reports that navigate & manipulate dimensional data structures using the specific dimensional functions & features available in IBM Cognos Analytics. Introduction to Dimensional Concepts Identify different data sources and models Investigate the OLAP dimensional structure Identify dimensional data items and expressions Differentiate the IBM Cognos Analytics query language from SQL and MDX Differentiate relational and dimensional report authoring styles Introduction to Dimensional Data in Reports Work with members Identify sets and tuples in IBM Cognos Analytics Dimensional Report Context Understand the purpose of report context Understand how data is affected by default and root members Focus Your Dimensional Data Compare dimensional queries to relational queries Explain the importance of filtering dimensional queries Evaluate different filtering techniques Filter based on dimensions and members Filter based on measure values Filter using a slicer Calculations & Dimensional Functions Use IBM Cognos Analytics dimensional functions to create sets and tuples Perform arithmetic operations in OLAP queries Identify coercion errors and rules Functions for Navigating Dimesional Hierarchies Navigate dimensional data using family functions Relative Functions Navigate dimensional data using relative functions Navigate dimensional data using relative time functions Advanced Drilling Techniques & Member Sets Understand default drill-up and drill-down functionality Identify cases when you need to override default drilling behavior Configure advanced drilling behavior to support sophisticated use cases Define member sets to support advanced drilling Define member sets to support functions Set Up Drill-Through Reports Navigate from a specific report to a target report Drill down to greater detail and then navigate to target report Navigate between reports created using different data sources End-to-End Workshop Review concepts covered throughout the course

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This introductory-level course is great for experienced technical professionals working in a wide range of industries, such as software development, data science, marketing and advertising, finance, healthcare, and more, who are looking to use the latest AI and machine learning techniques in their day to day. The hands-on labs in this course use Python, so you should have some familiarity with Python scripting basics. Overview Working in an interactive learning environment, led by our engaging OpenAI expert you'll: Understand the capabilities and products offered by OpenAI and how to access them through the OpenAI API. set up an OpenAI environment on Azure, including creating an Azure virtual machine and configuring the environment to connect to Azure resources. Gain hands-on experience building a GPT-3 based chatbot on Azure and implement advanced natural language processing capabilities. Use the OpenAI API to access GPT-3 and generate high-quality text Learn how to use Whisper to improve the quality of text generation. Understand the capabilities of DALL-E and use it to generate images for unique and engaging visuals. Geared for technical professionals, Quick Start to Azure AI Basics for Technical Users is a fun, fast paced course designed to quickly get you up to speed with OpenAI?s powerful tools and functionality, and to provide hands-on experience in setting up an OpenAI environment on Azure. Guided by our AI expert, you?ll explore the capabilities of OpenAI's GPT-3, Whisper and DALL-E, and build a chatbot on Azure. It will provide you with the knowledge and resources to continue your journey in AI and machine learning and have a good understanding of the potential of OpenAI and Azure for your projects. First, you?ll dive into the world of OpenAI, learning about its products and the capabilities they offer. You'll also discover how Azure's offerings for AI and machine learning can complement OpenAI's tools and resources, providing you with a powerful combination for your projects. And don't worry if you're new to Azure, we'll walk you through the process of setting up an account and creating a resource group. As you progress through the course, you'll get the chance to work with OpenAI's GPT-3, one of the most advanced large language models available today. You'll learn how to use the OpenAI API to access GPT-3 and discover how to use it to generate high-quality text quickly and easily. And that's not all, you'll also learn how to build a GPT-3 based chatbot on Azure, giving you the opportunity to implement advanced natural language processing capabilities in your chatbot projects. The course will also cover OpenAI Whisper, an OpenAI tool that can improve the quality of text generation, allowing you to create more coherent and natural language content. And you will learn about OpenAI DALL-E, an OpenAI tool that can generate images, giving you the ability to create unique and engaging visuals to enhance your content and projects. Introduction to OpenAI and Azure Explore OpenAI and its products, as well as Azure's offerings for AI and Machine Learning, allowing you to understand the tools and resources available to you for your AI projects. Explore OpenAI and its products Explore Azure and its offerings for AI and Machine Learning Get Hands-On: Setting up an OpenAI environment on Azure Walk through the process of setting up an OpenAI environment on Azure, giving you the hands-on experience needed to start building your own projects using OpenAI and Azure. Create an Azure virtual machine and installing the OpenAI SDK Configure the OpenAI environment and connecting to Azure resources Explore OpenAI GPT-3 Learn about GPT-3, one of OpenAI's most powerful language models, and how to use it to generate high quality text, giving you the ability to create natural language content quickly and easily. Review GPT-3 and its capabilities Use the OpenAI API to access GPT-3 Get Hands-on: Building a GPT-3 based chatbot on Azure Learn how to build a GPT-3 based chatbot on Azure, giving you the opportunity to learn how to implement advanced natural language processing capabilities in your chatbot projects. Setup an Azure Function and creating a chatbot Integrate GPT-3 with the chatbot OpenAI Whisper Explore Whisper, an OpenAI tool that can improve the quality of text generation, allowing you to create more coherent and natural language content. Explore Whisper and its capabilities Use Whisper to improve the quality of text generation OpenAI DALL-E Explore DALL-E, an OpenAI tool that can generate images, giving you the ability to create unique and engaging visuals to enhance your content and projects. Explore DALL-E and its capabilities Use the OpenAI API to access DALL-E What?s Next: Keep Going! Other ways OpenAI can impact your day to day Explore great places to check for expanded tools and add-ons for Azure OpenAI Where to go for help and support Quick Look at Generative AI and its Business Implications Understanding Generative AI Generative AI in Business Ethical considerations of Generative AI

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This advanced course is for Infrastructure Specialist, Senior Technical Specialist,Technical Specialist, Support Engineers, and System Architects. Overview Understand the MDM Architecture and how the Physical, Virtual and Hybrid MDM handles a service request Understand the core Workbench features available for the InfoSphere MDM Understand how MDM using OSGi for deploying customizations to the product Create a new Physical MDM Entity using the Workbench Wizard Extend an existing Physical MDM Entity using the Workbench Wizard Extend an existing Physical MDM Service using the Workbench Wizard Create a new Composite Service using a transiant object containing other existing business objects Customize and deploy a Virtual configuration Create a new Virtual Callout Handler Create a new Virtual Composite View Generate new Services based on the Virtual configuration (eSOA) Customize a Hybrid MDM implementation Understand the Adaptive Service Interface (ASI) This course is designed for anyone who wants to get an understanding of how to use and customize the InfoSphere Master Data Management using the InfoSphere MDM Workbench InfoSphere MDM Architecture . OSGi and MDM . Data Additions . Physical Data Extensions . MDM Physical Behavior Extensions . Composite Services . Adaptive Services Interface (ASI) . Virtual Data Model . Virtual Handlers . eSOA Toolkit . Hybrid MDM .

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for data scientists with experience of Python who need to learn how to apply their data science and machine learning skills on Azure Databricks. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Provision an Azure Databricks workspace and cluster Use Azure Databricks to train a machine learning model Use MLflow to track experiments and manage machine learning models Integrate Azure Databricks with Azure Machine Learning Azure Databricks is a cloud-scale platform for data analytics and machine learning. In this course, students will learn how to use Azure Databricks to explore, prepare, and model data; and integrate Databricks machine learning processes with Azure Machine Learning. Introduction to Azure Databricks Getting Started with Azure Databricks Working with Data in Azure Databricks Training and Evaluating Machine Learning Models Preparing Data for Machine Learning Training a Machine Learning Model Managing Experiments and Models Using MLflow to Track Experiments Managing Models Managing Experiments and Models Using MLflow to Track Experiments Managing Models Integrating Azure Databricks and Azure Machine Learning Tracking Experiments with Azure Machine Learning Deploying Models

Duration 0.75 Days 4.5 CPD hours This course is intended for Making Microsoft Word documents accessible. Overview Please refer to Overview. During this course students will interact with a variety of Word documents and review components that would render the document inaccessible. Students will enable the Accessibility Checker and the Speak feature and progress through the processes and procedures to meet the AODA mandate. Students will ultimately create an accessible set of styles and use those styles within the document. Adding the Accessibility Checker and the Speak feature Discussions will follow as to the limitations of the checker When the checker won?t run Document Metadata Students will review where and why to add metadata to a Word Document Setting the application language and setting the document language Setting the document title Adding the Author and subject metadata fields Creating Accessible Paragraphs and Columns Students will see the perils of incorrect use of hard returns and text boxes within a document Exercises will have students work with paragraph formatting and column formatting for accessibility Creating Accessible Tables Students will interact with tables that are poorly designed and restricted them to still maintain content but that are now accessible Discussions will surround, changes to how tables are handled when sending to PDF Accessible Imagery Students will discuss the need to images with a document The Alternate text feature will be used and the rationale for adding specific types of descriptions Students will see and understand the rationale for ?in-line- imagery Styles for Navigation Students will use and modify the built-in styles feature of Microsoft Word and create a table of contents Students will see with the use of the navigation pane, how styles impact accessibility Students will also understand the importance of proper styles nesting Headers, Footers and Footnotes Students will discuss and then implement accessible headers and footers Students will discuss footnotes and alternative methods to provide footnotes Verifying Reading Order Students will ?listen? to their documents using the Speak feature Students will enable the selection pane as an accessibility tools and discuss its limitations Creating an Accessible Style Template Students will create several accessible styles including headings and paragraphs Students will save the style within a template Additional course details: Nexus Humans Accessible Documents 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 Accessible Documents 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for experienced administrators with a background in either software development or system administration. Team leaders, lead developers, and other accidental Team Foundation Server administrators are also encouraged to take this course. This course will also help a student prepare for the relevant Microsoft certification exam. Overview At course completion, attendees will have had exposure to: - TFS editions and components - Supported topologies and environments - Must-have TFS administration tools - Hardware and software requirements - Required service accounts and permissions - Installing Team Foundation Server - Configuring Team Foundation Server - Managing relevant SQL Server components - Managing relevant SharePoint components - Installing and using Team Explorer - Team project collections and team projects - Using and customizing process templates - TFS licensing and Client Access Licenses - Connecting and using Microsoft Excel & Project - Installing and using Team Explorer Everywhere - Integrating TFS and SharePoint - Using the TFS web portal - Git and TFVC version control systems - Basic and advanced version control workflows - Configuring and using code search - Controlling access to version controlled items - Command-line and third party tools - Configuring automated builds - Deploying and using Visual Studio agents - Configuring agent pools and queues - Creating and queuing automated builds - Configuring Package Management - Configuring Release Management - Creating a release definition - Creating and deploying a release - Strategies for upgrading and migrating to TFS - Integrating TFS with other systems and data - High availability and scalability options - Capacity planning and disaster recovery - Backing up, restoring, and moving TFS data - Managing the data warehouse - Using PowerShell to manage TFS - Customizing Team Foundation Server - Extending Team Foundation Server Provides students with the knowledge and skills to deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2019 and related software components. Introduction to Team Foundation Server Introduction to Team Foundation Server Editions, components, and configurations Visual Studio Team Services comparison TFS' support of Application Lifecycle Management TFS administrator responsibilities and tasks ?Must-have? tools of a TFS administrator Planning and Deploying TFS Planning the deployment System requirements, software, and accounts Installing and configuring TFS Installing Team Explorer Troubleshooting Configuring TFS Administrator roles and tools Managing team project collections Managing team projects Managing process templates Securing TFS, SharePoint, and SQL Server Renaming and deleting a team project Client Applications TFS Client Access Licenses (CAL) Team Explorer and the web portal Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project SharePoint project portal Team Explorer Everywhere Command-line and 3rd party tools Version Control Overview of Git and TFVC version control systems Integration with Visual Studio Using TFVC and Git version control Basic and advanced workflows Controlling access to version control Command-line tools and utilities TFS Proxy, MSSCCI Provider, and TFS Sidekicks Building and Releasing Overview of the Visual Studio build system Build agents, agent pools, agent queues Creating and queuing a build Monitoring, and managing a build Securing the build process Running tests as part of the build Overview of Package Management Overview of Release Management Defining, creating, and deploying a release Upgrading, Migrating, and Integrating Upgrading Team Foundation Server In-place vs. migration upgrade Performing post-upgrade tasks Migrating work items Migrating items under version controlled Integrating with Team Foundation Server Custom and 3rd party solutions Advanced Administration Monitoring the health of Team Foundation Server Web-based diagnostic tools Options for scalability and high availability Disaster recovery, backup, and restore Moving Team Foundation Server Managing the data warehouse Using PowerShell to manage TFS Customizing and Extending Customizing vs. extending Customizing a process template Customizing a work item type Creating default work items Creating and using a global list Using Witadmin.exe Using work item templates Creating a custom report Using the REST API to extend Team Foundation Server Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 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 Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 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 The primary audience for this course is database developers who plan to migrate their MySQL or Postgres DB workloads to Azure SQL DB. The secondary audience for this course is MySQL/Postgres administrators to raise awareness of the features and benefits of Azure SQL DB. Overview At the end of this course, the students will have learned: Migrate on-premises MySQL to Azure SQL DB for MySQL Migrate on-premises PostgreSQL to Azure SQL DB for PostgreSQL This course will enable the students to understand Azure SQL Database, and educate the students on what is required to migrate MySQL and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure SQL Database. Migrate to Azure SQL DB for MySQL & PostgreSQL OSS databases overview Common OSS database workloads Customer challenges in migration Migrate on-premises MySQL to Azure SQL DB for MySQL Configure and Manage Azure SQL DB for MySQL Migrate on-premises MySQL to SQL DB for MySQL Application Migration Post-migration considerations Migrate on-premises PostgreSQL to Azure SQL DB for PostgreSQL Configure and Manage Azure SQL DB for PostgreSQL Migrate on-premises MySQL to SQL DB for PostgreSQL Application Migration Post-migration considerations

Duration 0.5 Days 3 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students who have experience using the Windows 10 operating system and need to start using the Windows 11 operating system. Overview In this course, you will use the new and updated features of Windows 11. You will: Navigate the Windows environment. Use apps available in Windows 11. Manage available apps. Configure Windows 11 settings. As an experienced Windows© 10 user, when you are ready to move to Windows 11, you might like some guidance in using the new and updated features. This course will help you identify and use those features efficiently and effectively. Navigating the Windows 11 Environment Topic A: Log in to Windows 11 Topic B: Use the Start Menu Topic C: Use the Taskbar Using Apps Topic A: Use Built-In Apps Topic B: Use the Updated File Explorer Managing Apps Topic A: Use Virtual Desktops Topic B: Obtain Apps from the Microsoft Store Configuring Windows 11 Settings Topic A: Use the Configuration Apps Topic B: Configure Accessibility Features

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for technical professionals who require the skills to administer IBM© MQ queue managers on distributed operating systems, in the Cloud, or on the IBM© MQ Appliance. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Describe the IBM© MQ deployment optionsPlan for the implementation of IBM© MQ on-premises or in the CloudUse IBM© MQ commands and the IBM© MQ Explorer to create and manage queue managers, queues, and channelsUse the IBM© MQ sample programs and utilities to test the IBM© MQ networkEnable a queue manager to exchange messages with another queue managerConfigure client connections to a queue managerUse a trigger message and a trigger monitor to start an application to process messagesImplement basic queue manager restart and recovery proceduresUse IBM© MQ troubleshooting tools to identify the cause of a problem in the IBM© MQ networkPlan for and implement basic IBM© MQ security featuresUse accounting and statistics messages to monitor the activities of an IBM© MQ systemDefine and administer a simple queue manager cluster This course provides technical professionals with the skills that are needed to administer IBM© MQ queue managers on distributed operating systems and in the Cloud. In addition to the instructor-led lectures, you participate in hands-on lab exercises that are designed to reinforce lecture content. The lab exercises use IBM© MQ V9.0, giving you practical experience with tasks such as handling queue recovery, implementing security, and problem determination. Note: This course does not cover any of the features of MQ for z/OS or MQ for IBM© i. Course introductionIBM© MQ reviewIBM© MQ installation and deployment optionsCreating a queue manager and queuesExercise: Using commands to create a queue manager and queuesIntroduction to IBM© MQ ExplorerExercise: Using IBM© MQ Explorer to create queue managers and queuesTesting the IBM© MQ implementationExercise: Using IBM© MQ sample programs to test the configurationImplementing distributed queuingExercise: Connecting queue managersIBM© MQ clientsExercise: Connecting an IBM© MQ clientImplementing trigger messages and monitorsExercise: Implementing a trigger monitorDiagnosing problemsExercise: Running an IBM© MQ traceImplementing basic security in IBM© MQExercise: Controlling access to IBM© MQBacking up and restoring IBM© MQ messages and object definitionsExercise: Using a media image to restore a queueExercise: Backing up and restoring IBM© MQ object definitionsIntroduction to queue manager clustersExercise: Implementing a basic clusterMonitoring and configuring IBM© MQ for performanceExercise: Monitoring IBM© MQ for performanceCourse summary

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is designed for integration specialists and senior-level developers with experience in IBM Integration Bus application development. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Use event driven message processing to control the flow of messages by using message aggregation, message collections, message sequences, and time-sensitive nodesTransform data by using Microsoft .NET and XML stylesheetsAnalyze and filter information in complex XML documentsExtend DFDL message modelsUse message sets and the Message Repository Manager (MRM) parserProvide a message flow application as a web serviceRequest a web service from within a message flowDescribe how to implement WS-Addressing and WS-Security standards in IBM Integration BusCreate an integration serviceCreate and implement an IBM MQ request and response service definitionCreate and implement a database service definitionConfigure security-enabled message processing nodesCreate a decision service that implements business rules to provide routing, validation, and transformationExpose a set of integrations as a RESTful web serviceUse a global cache to store static dataRecord and replay data that a message flow application processesImplement publish and subscribe with IBM Integration BusDescribe the workload management options for adjusting the message processing speed, and controlling the actions that are taken on unresponsive flows and threadsConstruct user-defined patternsDescribe how IBM Integration Bus integrates with other IBM products such as IBM WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus and IBM DataPower Appliances This course focuses on using IBM Integration Bus to develop, deploy, and support platform-independent message flow applications and integration services. Course Outline Course introduction Using event driven processing nodes Exercise: Implementing message aggregation Transforming data with Microsoft .NET Transforming data with XSL stylesheets Analyzing XML documents Modeling complex data with DFDL Exercise: Extending a DFDL model Working with message sets and the MRM domain Supporting web services Exercise: Implementing web services Developing integration solutions by using integration services Exercise: Creating an integration service Connecting a database by using a discovered service Connecting IBM MQ by using a discovered service Exercise: Creating IBM MQ and database services Creating a decision service Exercise: Creating a decision service Developing integration solutions by using a REST API Using the global cache Implementing message flow security Exercise: Implementing IBM Integration Bus runtime security Implementing publish/subscribe Monitoring message flow events Exercise: Recording and replaying message flow data Managing the workload Creating patterns for reusability Extending IBM Integration Bus Course summary Additional course details: Nexus Humans WM676 IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development II 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 WM676 IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development II 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.