Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This advanced course is for IT professionals tasked with administering a Spectrum Scale system. Overview Please see Overview This course is intended for IT professionals tasked with administering a Spectrum Scale system. It includes information on installing, configuring and monitoring a Spectrum Scale cluster. Migrating to IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2Spectrum Scale 4.2 GUIMulti-clusterClustered NFSCluster Export Services for multi-protocol supportSMB Protocol SupportNFS Support in CES; Ganesha overview/performanceActive File ManagementAFM-Based Disaster Recovery (DR) and Asynchronous DRPlanning LTFS and GPFS environment for data archivingFile Placement OptimizerIBM© GPFS-FPO and integration with GPFS Hadoop connectorIBM© Spectrum Scale Call HomeMonitoring and performance tuningFlash Cache metadata migration
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an advanced course for AIX system administrators, and system support individuals with at least six months of experience in AIX. Overview Perform system problem determination and reporting procedures including analyzing error logs, creating dumps of the system, and providing needed data to the AIX Support personnel Examine and manipulate Object Data Manager databases Identify and resolve conflicts between the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) disk structures and the Object Data Manager (ODM) Complete a very basic configuration of Network Installation Manager to provide network boot support for either system installation or booting to maintenance mode Identify various types of boot and disk failures and perform the matching recovery procedures Implement advanced methods such as alternate disk install, multibos, and JFS2 snapshots to use a smaller maintenance window In this course, learn advanced AIX system administrator skills focusing on availability and problem determination and learn detailed knowledge of the ODM database where AIX maintains configuration information. Day 1 Advanced AIX administration overview The Object Data Manager Error monitoring Day 2 Network Installation Manager basics System initialization: Accessing a boot image Day 3 System initialization: rc.boot and inittab LVM metadata and related problems Disk management procedures Day 4 Disk management procedures (continued) Install and cloning techniques Advanced backup techniques Day 5 Advanced backup techniques (continued) Diagnostics The AIX system dump facility
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who will be responsible for the support of guests and other virtual machines running in the z/VM environment. It assumes that these persons will have little or no experience in the z/VM environment. Additionally anyone responsible for installing, customizing, and maintaining Linux on System z. Overview Describe the process of running guests under z/VM Define virtual machines to z/VM and reload the directory Customize the CP component of the z/VM system Customize the TCP/IP files on z/VM Apply service to the z/VM system Install SUSE Linux on System z Install additional packages Describe zLinux system management process Describe zLinux backup and recovery procedures Manage and update zLinux network connectivity issues Implement the z/VM Performance Toolkit Prerequisite to z/VM and Linux Connectivity and Management (ZV100) Prerequisite to z/VM RACF and DirMaint Implementation (ZV200) Introduces system programmers to the tasks required to support a z/VM operating system; providing an overview of the processes required to install z/VM & perform the required tailoring steps to support guest operating system virtual machines & CMS users. z/VM and zLinux overview . Installation . Directory . CP system configuration . z/VM networking . VMSES/E . Installing SUSE Linux on System z . Installing additional packages . Network connectivity . System management . Backup and recovery . z/VM Performance Toolkit configuration .
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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for working professionals in various job roles, both native and non-native English speakers, who use formal and informal written communications in the course of business, and who seek to improve their grammar usage. Overview In this course, you will develop the skills to coach for results. You will: Define coaching and determine how you want to coach. Build a foundation for coaching. Establish a coaching process. Execute a coaching plan. Coach teams and coach remotely. As a leader in your organization, you're expected to help people meet or exceed expectations and to help ensure productivity and profitability for the organization. Coaching is a leadership tool that is effective in improving performance and contributing to the goals of the organization. In this course, you will build a foundation for coaching, establish a coaching process, execute a coaching plan, and explore strategies for coaching in different business scenarios. Many different factors can affect employee performance. When performance problems arise, people need to be supported to get back on track and do their jobs well. Coaching is an effective way of confirming an employee's value while improving performance. Coaching contributes to employee retention because it offers the opportunity to grow, provides motivation, and supports learning. Coaching also enhances the image and effectiveness of managers and supervisors. Defining Yourself as a Coach Define Coaching Determine a Coaching Approach Developing Core Coaching Skills Evaluate Performance Develop Essential Interpersonal Skills Establishing a Coaching Process Initiate the Coaching Relationship Agree on a Coaching Plan Executing the Coaching Plan Coach Adjust the Coaching Plan Verify That Goals Have Been Met Coaching in Different Business Scenarios Coach a Team Coach Remotely
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for All persons interested in getting an overview of SAP?s Business Suite solutions. Overview Identify SAP Applications and ComponentsExplain basic functionality of SAP SolutionsAttend more detailed SAP courses and have the required baseline knowledge In this course, students identify SAP applications and components, as well as learn how to explain basic functionality of SAP Solutions. SAP - A Cloud Company Identifying SAP Applications and Components Outline the Functionality of SAP Cloud-Enabling Applications Outlining New SAP Functionality Outline the usage and functionality of SAP HANA Outline the usage and functionality of Cloud for Customer Describe the various aspects of SAP User Experience SAP System Navigation Accessing the SAP System Personalizing the User Interface System-Wide Concepts Identifying SAP Organizational and Master Data Elements Logistics Creating a Purchase Order for Materials Using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for Procurement and Sourcing Processes Integrating Ariba Functionality with Procurement in SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Creating a Planned Order Processing Production Orders Using Supply Chain Management (SCM) to Manage Supply and Demand Creating Sales Orders Creating a Delivery and Posting a Goods Issue Creating Sales Order Billing Documents Using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Financials Identifying Financial Accounting Processes Using Financial Add-Ons for SAP Business Suite Creating a Journal Entry in the General Ledger Outlining the Outbound Payments Process in Accounts Payable Generating Financial Statements Outlining the Inbound Process in Accounts Receivable Outlining the Business Processes in Fixed Assets Accounting Analyzing Internal Costs in Management Accounting Monitoring Manufacturing Costs Analyzing Profitability Human Capital Management (HCM) Identifying the Components of SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) HCM Outlining the HR Renewal Functionality Integrating SuccessFactors in the Cloud Analytics and Strategic Planning Executing Analytics and Strategic Planning Reports SAP Services Accessing SAP Services
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 basic course is for those who will be administering Information Server and its product components. Overview List Information Server functional categories and the Information Server products and components that support themList and describe the Information Server architectural tiersAccess Information Server clients, including thin clients using the Information Server Launch Pad, the Information Server Engine clients, and the Information Server Console clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services DirectorCreate and configure Information Server users and groupsManage Information Server active sessionsManage Information Server reportingWork with Information Server command-line tools including tools for session administration, user and group management, and encryptionUse the istool functionality to query, export, and import Information Server Repository assets This course gets those charged with administering Information Server v11.5 and its suite of many products and components started with the basic administrative tasks necessary to support Information Server users and developers. Information Server Technical Overview List the Information Server functional categories List the Information Server products and components that support these functional categories List the Information Server architectural tiers Working with Information Server Clients Use the Information Server Launch Pad to access Information Server thin clients including the Administrative Console, Information Governance Catalog, and Metadata Asset Manager Access Information Server Engine Clients including DataStage, QualityStage, FastTrack, and Information Server Manager Access Information Server Console Clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services Director Authentication and Suite Security Configure Suite users and groups Configure DataStage credentials for Engine users Session Management View a list of active sessions View session properties Disconnect sessions Configure global session properties Managing Reports Create and manage report folders Create a report Run a report View report results Administrative Tools Session Admin tool Directory Command tool Encrypt tool Managing Information Server Repository Assets Use istool to export and import common metadata assets Use istool to query information assets Use istool to export and import security assets Use istool to export and import reporting assets
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at IT professionals who support Windows 11 desktops, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. The secondary audience for this course is Desktop/Device Support Technicians (DSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users with computers that are running the Windows 11 operating system (OS) in a on-premises environment. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Install and configure Windows 11 desktops and devices in a Windows Server domain corporate environment Install and customize Windows 11 operating systems and apps Configure local and remote network connectivity and storage Configure data security, device security, and network security Maintain, update, and recover Windows 11. This is a 4-day ILT course designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to install and configure Windows 11 desktops and devices in an on-premises Windows Server Active Directory domain environment. Module 1: Installing Windows 11 Introducing Windows 11 Installing Windows 11 Module 2: Upgrading and updating Windows 11 Upgrading to Windows 11 Migrating user state Managing Windows 11 updates Module 3: Configuring Windows 11 devices Local configuration tools in Windows 11 Using Windows Admin Center Using Windows PowerShell Implementing Remote Management Module 4: Configuring network connectivity Configuring network connectivity Implementing name resolution Implementing remote access Module 5: Managing storage Overview of storage options Managing local storage Managing Storage Spaces Module 6: Managing resources Configuring and managing file access Configuring and managing shared folders Implementing Work Folders Managing printers Module 7: Managing apps in Windows 11 Deploying apps Managing access to the Microsoft Store Configuring Microsoft Edge Module 8: Implementing and managing security Managing user and group accounts Configuring User Account Control Implementing BitLocker Implementing Windows 11 security features Securing against network threats Module 9: Monitoring Windows 11 Monitoring Windows 11 Optimizing Windows 11 performance Module 10: Troubleshooting Windows 11 Managing Windows 11 startup Recovering Windows 11 Managing devices and drivers Understanding the registry Recovering files
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Application Consultant Data Consultant / Manager Developer Consultant Technology Consultant Program / Project Manager Business Analyst Developer User Business Process Owner / Team Lead / Power User Overview This course will prepare you to: Outline SAP Transportation Management business processes Identify and examine the SAP TM building blocks necessary for processing shipments of goods. Engage in Transportation network maintenance, order/requirements integration and management, transportation planning, shipment execution, and freight invoicing and settlement. Use both the SAP ERP and SAP TM systems using the NetWeaver Business Client interface This course will help you to prepare for the blueprinting stage of your SAP Transportation Management implementation or enable you to use the system in your role as a business user. You will gain an overview of the key business transactions and system capabilities to enable you to design the processes you will use within your own organization. You will learn how SAP TM can help you to support Order Management, Transportation Planning, Subcontracting, Execution, Charge Calculation and Settlement. This course is the mandatory foundational prerequisite for all follow-on SAP TM training courses. SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) Evaluating SAP Transportation Management Evaluating the SAP TM System Landscape SAP TM User Interface Identifying NetWeaver Business Client Components Personalizing Object Worklists Transportation Management Master Data Identifying Master Data Requirements for SAP TM Evaluating the Organizational Structures Used in SAP TM Defining Conditions Determining Freight Incompatibilities Determining Dangerous Goods Shipping Requirements Transportation Order Management Triggering the Transportation Management Process Integrating SAP ERP with SAP TM Managing the Freight Forwarding Process Booking Capacities Transportation Planning Defining the Transportation Planning Process Viewing Freight Units Building Packages Defining Selection Profiles Determining Planning Profiles Accessing the Transportation Cockpit Creating Transportation Proposals Creating Freight Orders Optimizing Loads Transportation Execution Performing Carrier Selection Tendering Freight Orders Triggering Delivery Creation from SAP TM Executing Transportation in SAP ERP Integration between SAP TM and SAP EWM Generating Outputs Monitoring Transportation Events Exporting Freight Orders Analyzing Transportation Management Performance Charge Calculation and Freight Settlement Managing Charge Calculation Master Data Calculating Supplier Charges in Freight Orders Settling Supplier Freight Charges Calculating and Settling Customer Charges in Forwarding Orders Distributing Costs Settling Freight Charges in Group Logistics Companies Managing Freight Contracts