Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Application Consultants, Business Analysts, Business Process Owners/Team Leads/Power Users, Program/Project Managers, Technology Consultants, and Users. In this course, students will gain SAP Netweaver Business Warehouse knowledge necessary for successful implementation and administration within a heterogeneous SAP NetWeaver BW system landscape. Data Warehousing Describing Data Warehouse Systems Describing Data Warehouse Architecture Using the Data Warehousing Workbench Master Data Modeling in SAP BW Describing InfoObjects Creating Characteristic InfoObjects The Loading of Master Data from SAP Data Sources Describing Data Flow Modeling a Master Data Flow Loading a Master Data Flow Modeling with the Graphical Data Flow Tool Loading of Transaction Data from SAP DataSources Describing the Core InfoProviders Creating a Key Figure InfoObject Creating a DataStore Object (DSO) Loading Transaction Data into a Data Store Object Describing the Extended Star Schema of an InfoCube Creating InfoCubes Loading Transaction Data into an InfoCube Master Data Loading from Flat File Data Sources Loading Data From a Flat File Describing the Data Flow in Detail Describing the Data Loading Process in Detail InfoProviders in SAP BW Explaining the InfoProviders Used in SAP BW ? Introduction Creating MultiProviders Usage of SAP BI Content Using BI Content Query Performance Optimization Optimizing Query Performance Monitoring Performance Creating and Filling Aggregates The SAP BW Administration Describing Administrative Tasks and Tools Administrating the InfoCubes Administrating the DataStore Objects Creating Process Chains
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Networking and security professionals involved in the management, configuration, administration, and monitoring of FortiGate devices used to secure their organizations' networks. Overview Deploy the appropriate operation mode for your network. Use the GUI and CLI for administration. Identify the characteristics of the Fortinet security fabric. Control network access to configured networks using firewall policies. Apply port forwarding, source NAT, and destination NAT. Authenticate users using firewall policies. Understand encryption functions and certificates. Inspect SSL/TLS-secured traffic to prevent encryption used to bypass security policies. Configure security profiles to neutralize threats and misuse, including viruses, torrents, and inappropriate websites. Apply application control techniques to monitor and control network applications that might use standard or non-standard protocols and ports. Fight hacking and denial of service (DoS). Defend against data leaks by identifying files with sensitive data, and block them from leaving your private network. Offer an SSL VPN for secure access to your private network. Implement a dial-up IPsec VPN tunnel between FortiGate and FortiClient. Collect and interpret log entries. In this three-day course, you will learn how to use basic FortiGate features, including security profiles. Course Outline Module 1. Introduction to FortiGate and the Security Fabric Module 2. Firewall Policies Module 3. Network Address Translation (NAT) Module 4. Firewall Authentication Module 5. Logging and Monitoring Module 6. Certificate Operations Module 7. Web Filtering Module 8. Application Control Module 9. Antivirus Module 10. Intrusion Prevention and Denial of Service Module 11. SSL VPN Module 12. Dial-Up IPsec VPN Module 13. Data Leak Prevention (DLP)
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for system administrators, database administrators, and other technical individuals, who manage and implement DB2 10 for z/OS. Administrators of DB2 11 for z/OS can acquire a view of the architecture and fundamental processes required to manage a DB2 11 for z/OS subsystem. Course Outline Start and stop the DB2 subsystem Explain the allocation CLIST used at logon for DB2 data sets Use Set SYSPARM command Locate the Command recognition character for the DB2 subsystem Query the system log to gain knowledge about the IPL process and information in the system log when DB2 is initialized or stopped Explore DB2 Address Spaces information Select the DB2 functions that best satisfy your site requirements Explain the use of RACF for DB2 connection security Explain the use of Roles and Trusted Context Implement security procedures for a DB2 environment Describe the components and address space structure of a DB2 subsystem Explain DB2 Program Flow for all environments Invoke and use DB2 TSO Facilities Use the DB2 Catalog to monitor authorizations Increase the size of the Active Log data sets Explain DB2 Logging Use SET LOG SUSPEND and SET LOG RESUME Use DSNJU004 to Print Log Map Interpret the output of the Print Log Map Utility DSNJU004 Use DSNJU003 to rename DB2 data sets Plan for recovery of a BSDS failure Monitor and control DB2 Explain transaction flow in IMS and CICS Describe the CICS and DB2 environment Make use and implement the extended 10-byte RBA and LRSN
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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is appropriate for experienced UNIX system administrators who want to support AIX running on POWER processor based systems in a mult-iuser POWER (System p) partitioned environment. Overview At course completion, you will be able to:- Install the AIX operating system, filesets, and RedHat Package Manager (RPM) packages - Perform system startup and shutdown - Discuss and use system management tools such as System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) and IBM systems director console for AIX - Manage physical and logical devices - Discuss the purpose of the logical volume manager - Perform logical volume and file system management - Perform and restore system backups - Use the AIX error log as a tool in problem determination - Configure TCP/IP networking Students will learn to install, customize and administer the AIX operating system in a multi-user POWER (System p) partitioned environment. Introduction to AIX and IBM Power systems AIX system management tools AIX software installation and maintenance System configuration and devices TCP/IP networking System startup and shutdown Basics of configuring logical partitions AIX installation Working with the Logical Volume Manager File systems administration The Object Data Manager LVM metadata Disk management procedures Backup and restore Error monitoring System initialization - I System initialization - II (00:35) Exercise 17 (00:25) Unit 18: The AIX system dump facility (00:15) Exercise 18 Advanced install techniques Alternate disk installation Alternate disk - part 1 (pre-clone) Using multibos Alternate disk - part 2 (post-clone) multibos Appendix A: Survey of additional AIX facilities
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for EDI End Users, Connect: End Users, Web Developers, as well as System Administrators. Overview After completing this course, students should be able to: Run a business process. Create a business process using the Graphical Process Modeler. Explain how to create a service configuration. Explain how to track an executable business process. Discuss the basics of Sterling B2B Integrator. This course provides students with a detailed examination of Sterling B2B Integrator, which provides end-to-end enterprise integration server for dynamic real-time and near-real time business collaboration and commerce automation.This course teaches students techniques, tools and recommended practices that can be used to run a business process, create a business process using the Graphical Process Modeler, explain how to create a service configuration, explain how to track an executable business process, and discuss the basics of Sterling B2B Integrator through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. About IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Exercise. About Sterling B2B Integrator Basic BPML Concepts Exercise. Basic BPML Concepts XPath Basics Exercise. XPath Basics Graphical Process Modeler (GPM) Exercise. Graphical Process Modeler (GPM) Using the GPM Exercise. Using the GPM Troubleshooting a Business Process Exercise. Troubleshooting a Business Process Introduction to Service Management Exercise. Introduction to Service Management Case Study Sterling B2B Integrator Mapping Exercise. Sterling B2B Integrator Mapping Typing Map Exercise. Typing Map Tracking System Health Exercise. Tracking System Health Best Practices Exercise. Best Practices Case Study Course Wrap Up
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours We?ve all met that dynamic, charismatic person that just has a way with others, and has a way of being remembered. This workshop will help participants work towards being that unforgettable person by providing communication skills, negotiation techniques, tips on making an impact, and advice on networking and starting conversations. 1 - Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - Verbal Communication Skills Listening and Hearing: They Aren?t the Same Thing Asking Questions Communicating with Power 3 - Non-Verbal Communication Skills Body Language The Signals You Send to Others It?s Not What You Say, It?s How You Say It 4 - Making Small Talk and Moving Beyond The Four Levels of Conversation 5 - Moving the Conversation Along Asking for Examples Using Repetition Using Summary Questions Asking for Clarity and Completeness 6 - Remembering Names Creating a Powerful Introduction Using Mnemonics Uh-Oh?I?ve Forgotten Your Name 7 - Influencing Skills Seeing the Other Side Building a Bridge Giving In Without Giving Up 8 - Bringing People to Your Side A Dash of Emotion Plenty of Facts Bringing It All Together 9 - Sharing Your Opinion Using I-Messages Disagreeing Constructively Building Consensus 10 - Negotiation Basics Preparation Opening Bargaining Closing 11 - Making An Impact Creating a Powerful First Impression Assessing a Situation Being Zealous without Being Offensive 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all project managers and project team leaders. Overview At course completion, students will be able to identify, analyze, respond to, and control project risks. This course focuses on improving the project manager?s risk management expertise, from initial planning through project closure. Participants will apply all course principles to a work-related case study taken directly from their work environment. Risk Management Overview Risk Management Benefit and Uses Project Risk Management Project Management Life Cycle Initiating Process Group Initiating Process Group Overview Develop Project Charter Identify Stakeholders Project Selection Criteria ROI Analysis ROI Methods Risk Complexity Index Project Selection Planning Process Group Planning Process Group Overview Scope Risks Schedule Risks Resource Risks Plan Risk Management Identify Risks Delphi Technique Subject Matter Expert Input Brainstorming Fishbone Diagrams Process Analysis Five Whys Influence Diagrams Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) Risk Register Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Probability and Impact Assessment Probability and Impact Chart Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Three point estimates PERT Triangular Distributions Outlier Considerations Geometric Mean Normal Distributions Methods Tornado Diagrams Expected Monetary Value (EMV) Monte Carlo Plan Risk Responses Risk Response Strategies Overall Project Risk Checklists Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Process Groups Executing Process Group Overview Monitoring and Controlling Process Group Overview Control Risks Project Monitoring Longer Projects Closing Process Group Closing Process Group Overview Close Project or Phase Risk Activities During Closing Process Group Post-Project Risk Assessment
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for anyone who finds themselves needing to improve their negotiating skills in the workplace. Overview Develop the skills necessary for successful negotiation. Identify key negotiation concepts and strategies. Learn the key elements in preparing for negotiation to help ensure success. Develop a BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) before starting negotiation. Identify what we bring to the negotiation table that could get in the way of successful negotiation. Generate options to getting to a shared agreement Prepare for and practice negotiating in a safe environment Being able to negotiate well is critical for any project professional. You need to clarify what you hope to gain from negotiating, as well as understand the other side?s objectives to reach a mutually beneficial result. This course provides essential tips on how to prepare for negotiation, including managing emotions and understanding what all parties contribute to the process. You will also learn the difference between positions and interests and how to bargain to generate options to find the win-win. The course provides an opportunity to apply concepts taught to a real-life situation and to practice negotiating in a safe environment. Note: This course will earn you 7 PDUs. 1 - Negotiation Overview Negotiation defined Negotiation strategies 3 Negotiation approaches Negotiation Process 2 - Preparing your Negotiation Mindset Mental models Personal values Forms of power Managing emotions Identifying your personal hot buttons Cooling down techniques 3 - Prepare for Negotiation Determine if negotiation is your best path Determine negotiation goal Collect relevant information Identify your BATNA Identify your interests under your position Build an effective environment Prepare your opening statements 4 - Negotiation Tips to Remember Before you Begin Negotiating Present your opening statement Exchange information - identify interests Bargain and generate options for mutual gain Finalize agreement & conclude negotiation Overcoming negotiation challenges
Duration 4.375 Days 26.25 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for this course is all Oracle professionals. Among the specific groups for whom this course will be helpful are: Application designers and database developers Database administrators Web server administrators Overview This eTextbook begins with an explanation of the intent and usage of the PL/SQL programming language for database applications. Important reasons why one should incorporate PL/SQL modules within the application architecture right from the initial design and planning phase are presented. Next one learns how to begin building executable PL/SQL program units. One learns about each of the major segments of a working program and how these interact with each other during program execution, including the important error or exception handling capabilities of the language. The final section goes beyond the basics and begins to explore advanced topics that will be useful later in the Sideris Oracle PL/SQL developer textbook series. One learns techniques and features that allow modular and reusable programs to be developed, increasing productivity and maintainability of database applications. his eTextbook introduces one to Oracle database programming using the PL/SQL programming language. One will learn the syntax, structure and features of the language. This textbook will also lay the foundation for the entire Sideris Oracle PL/SQL programming series, allowing one to progress from introductory topics to advanced application design and programming and finally onto writing complex high-performance applications. his eTextbook introduces one to Oracle database programming using the PL/SQL programming language. One will learn the syntax, structure and features of the language. This textbook will also lay the foundation for the entire Sideris Oracle PL/SQL programming series, allowing one to progress from introductory topics to advanced application design and programming and finally onto writing complex high-performance applications.