Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Administrators Administrators interested in Automation Individuals interested in devops, specifically for networking Overview This course teaches students to blend Python skillsets with Ansible through the lens of automating networks. Automation techniques for the most popular vendor (incl. Cisco, Juniper, Arista) will be subjects of study, however, students may request examples from vendors within their own environments. Topics begin with a focus on automating networks with Python; this skill set is then folded into a broadening understanding of automating with Ansible. Students will have programmatic experience automating enterprise class networks by the conclusion of this course (includes writing custom Ansible modules with Python). Class is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs. Students are invited to share their own relevant Python and Ansible scripts with the instructor to ensure class subjects are as relevant as possible. All notes and scripts will be made available to students by the end of each day via a cloud-share or email. Lab time will be given reinforce that day's topics and demonstrations. No two networks are the same! Learn to automate your network with a Python and Ansible skillset. Course can be taught across all major (and most minor) network vendors. Course demonstrations can be adapted to best-fit the customer?s network to ensure all lessons have maximum relevance. Day 1 ? Critical Python Catchup & Review Overview of Python and Ansible Python white space rules & best practices Printing and more Printing Date types and Variables Packing and Unpacking Variables f Strings Conditional expressions Relational and Boolean operators Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries Indexing and slicing Built-in functions Iterating with Loops (for and while) Working with files Software Control Management (SCM) (Git, Github, Bitbucket, Cloudshare, etc.) Using Python to access REST interfaces Working with JSON Python, Ansible and Paramiko Using Paramiko to SSH with keys and passwords RESTful API review API keys Paramiko Review Using Paramiko to SFTP with keys and passwords Day 02 ? Python and Network Automation Introduction to Netmiko (automating routers and switches) Using Netmiko to send commands to / from network devices Working with YAML Converting JSON to YAML with Python Ansible keywords YAML and JSON for data exchange Ansible and YAML Ansible Playbook components Tying together Python and Ansible ? Using Python within Ansible Ansible Network Modules What is new in Ansible (most current updates / release notes) Network Agnostic modules Writing network playbooks Reviewing the construction of network playbooks Writing Ansible playbooks that respond to network failures Day 03 ? Blending Python and Ansible Skillsets Review how to use Python within Ansible Calling Python scripts with Ansible Jinja2 Templating Engine for Python (and Ansible) Using Templates in Ansible playbooks Jinja2 filters, looping, and other useful tricks for automating with Ansible Playbook tagging for selective runs When to use Python and when to use Ansible ?Big Picture? options for using Python & Ansible within your Network Ansible Roles Day 04 ? Customizing Ansible with Python Review ? Running Scripts with Ansible Prompting for Ansible user input Ansible Galaxy & Getting at Roles Writing a custom Ansible Module with Python Ansible ?Engine? vs Ansible ?Tower? ? marketing hype, capabilities, costs, etc. Case Study: Automate your Enterprise Network When to use Python and when to use Ansible Writing your own Ansible modules in Python ?Big Picture? options for using Python & Ansible within your Network Overview ? NETCONF / YANG and what they mean for Python and Ansible Molecule ? Testing your roles Additional course details: Nexus Humans Network Automation with Python and Ansible 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 Network Automation with Python and Ansible 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 Experienced system administrators and network administrators Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Contrast NSX-T Data Center and NSX Data Center for vSphere architectures Understand the networking and security features of NSX-T Data Center Compare end-to-end and lift-and-shift migration approaches Identify common fixed network topologies supported in end-to-end migrations Perform end-to-end migrations for fixed and user-defined topologies Describe other migration modes supported by the migration coordinator Describe lift-and-shift migration techniques Troubleshoot common problems with end-to-end and lift-and-shift migrations Describe the steps to perform a cross-vCenter NSX to NSX Federation migration This three-day, hands-on training course provides you with the skills, techniques, and tools required to successfully migrate your current VMware NSX© Data Center for vSphere© environment to VMware NSX-T? Data Center. You will learn to choose between different migration approaches and how to perform the type of migration that best suits your current environment. In addition, you are presented with common migration problems and resolutions. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to NSX-T Data Center Describe the motivation for migrating to NSX-T Data Center Contrast NSX-T Data Center and NSX Data Center for vSphere architectures Describe the logical switching components in NSX-T Data Center Describe the components and functions of NSX-T Data Center logical routing Describe the security features of NSX-T Data Center Explain the implementation of networking services in NSX-T Data Center Migration Approaches Describe the end-to-end migration approach Describe the lift-and-shift migration approach Compare the migration approaches Determine the best migration strategy based on customer requirements Fixed Topologies for Migration Identify the NSX Data Center for vSphere fixed network topologies that can be migrated to NSX-T Data Center without a user-defined topology Explain how network and security objects from the fixed topologies are translated from NSX Data Centerfor vSphere to NSX-T Data Center End-to-End Migration Describe the prerequisites for end-to-end migration Prepare the NSX Data Center for vSphere environment for migration Prepare the NSX-T Data Center environment for migration Migrate the NSX Data Center for vSphere environment with the migration coordinator using a fixed topology Migrate the NSX Data Center for vSphere environment with the migration coordinator using a user-defined topology Perform postmigration tasks Other Migration Modes Describe the steps to migrate NSX Data Center for vSphere when integrated with VMware vRealize Automation Describe the Edge Cutover migration mode Describe the Distributed Firewall migration mode Describe the Distributed Firewall, Host, and Workload migration mode Describe the vSphere Networking migration feature Lift-and-Shift Migration Describe the prerequisites for lift-and-shift migrations Configure L2 bridging in preparation for lift-and-shift migrations Migrate the network and security configuration Migrate workloads Describe the DFW-only migration mode Troubleshooting Migrations Troubleshoot migration problems Identify the log files used in troubleshooting Identify and resolve common issues related to migrations. Cross-vCenter NSX to NSX Federation Migration Contrast cross-vCenter NSX and NSX Federation architectures Describe the steps for a multisite migration Demonstrate how to perform a cross-vCenter NSX to NSX Federation migration Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T 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 VMware Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Designed for individuals interested in obtaining information about the CBAP and CCBA exam process especially potential exam candidates interested in pursuing business analysis certification from IIBA in the next 3 to 6 months. Overview Review the 6 Knowledge Areas of the BABOK Guide and discuss the business analysis tasks performed in each. Understand the relationships between the business analysis processes and how each defines an important aspect of the business analysis discipline. Review key terms, business analysis techniques, and competencies important to business analysis. Discuss the 5 business analysis Perspectives presented in BABOK Guide, v3. Complete simulated exam questions to assess personal readiness for taking the exam. Obtain key tips and techniques for effectively preparing for and successfully completing the CBAP or CCBA exam. This course provides you with a clear and detailed understanding of the concepts covered within the CBAP© and CCBA© exams. You will gain valuable tips and techniques to help prepare, study, and assess your personal readiness. In addition, you will earn valuable professional development hours toward meeting the exam criteria. CBAP© and CCBA© Overview Discuss the benefits of professional certification Present the CBAP©/CCBA© eligibility requirements Explain the exam process Discuss the exam blueprints Understand the recertification process Introduction to BABOK© Guide v3 Define the purpose of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge© (BABOK© Guide) Present the structure/components of the BABOK© Guide Identify the six business analysis Knowledge Areas Discuss the supporting areas of the BABOK© Guide BABOK© Guide Key Concepts Define key concepts from the BABOK© Guide Present the Business Analysis Core Concept Model? Discuss the requirements classification scheme Explain Requirements and Designs Present the 5 Business Analysis Perspectives Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Identify the 5 tasks in Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Understand the work performed in each of these tasks Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area Elicitation and Collaboration Identify the 5 tasks in Elicitation and Collaboration Understand the work performed in each of these tasks Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area Requirements Life Cycle Management Identify the 5 tasks in Requirements Life Cycle Management Understand the work performed in each of these tasks Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area Strategy Analysis Identify the 5 tasks in Strategy Analysis Understand the work performed in each of these tasks Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Identify the 6 tasks in Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Understand the work performed in each of these tasks Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area Solution Evaluation Identify the 6 tasks in Solution Evaluation Understand the work performed in each of these tasks Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area Underlying Competencies Describe and understand the importance of the underlying competencies (UCs) Understand how to prepare for questions about UCs on the exam Business Analysis Techniques More clearly understand the 50 techniques presented in the BABOK© Guide Understand how to study techniques for the exam Assess Your Readiness 1 hour mock-exam to assess personal readiness Strategies for Success Utilize 8 strategies for preparing for the CBAP© or CCBA© certification exams Develop study tools and a plan to assist you in preparing for the exams Understand the tools and resources available to help you be successful Wrap-up Take Your Questions Next Steps Additional course details: Nexus Humans BACP02 - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Exam Preparation 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 BACP02 - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Exam Preparation 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture of VMware Cloud on AWS Prepare and deploy VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Configure the scale-up and scale-down of a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Access a VMware vCenter configuration in VMware Cloud on AWS Configure internal, external, and inter-SDDC networking Configure storage integrations and solutions for VMware Cloud on AWS Configure a connection between an on-premises vSphere SDDC and a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Migrate VMs between on-premises vSphere and VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs Describe lifecycle management, troubleshooting scenarios, and disaster recovery solutions for a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Describe how VMware add-on solutions support a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC This four-day, hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools for deploying and managing a VMware Cloud? on AWS infrastructure. You will explore the common use cases of the VMware Cloud on AWS infrastructure that allows you to modernize, protect, and scale applications based on VMware vSphere© that leverage AWS.In this course, you are introduced to various rapid and easy migration options for workloads based on vSphere to VMware Cloud on AWS. In addition, you are presented with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?, which is a Disaster Recovery as-a-service (DRaaS) solution, with fast recovery capabilities, that can be used to cost-effectively protect a broad set of your virtualized applications. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Cloud on AWS Choosing VMware Cloud on AWS Management and operational structure VMware Cloud on AWS Platform and SDDC Deployment Preparation Getting started with VMware Cloud on AWS Preparing AWS infrastructure for a VMware Cloud on AWS deployment Setting up a VMware on Cloud AWS account Billing and pricing on VMware Cloud services Deploying and Scaling and SDDC Deploying and examining SDDC configurations Sizing the SDDC SDDC cluster management SDDC host management Optimizing and maintaining SDDC Cluster using Elastic DRS for VMware Cloud on AWS Accessing and Analyzing vCenter Configurations Accessing vCenter Server in the Cloud SDDC Analyzing resource management settings in the SDDC Exploring vSphere permissions on VMware Cloud on AWS VMware Tanzu? for VMC on AWS Networking in VMware Cloud on AWS Internal SDDC network Networking and security options SDDC Network Administration with NSX Manager Creating virtual machines in the Cloud SDDC Inter-SDDC networking Storage on VMware Cloud on AWS vSAN storage in VMware Cloud on AWS Attaching external storage to a VM running on an SDDC Working with On-Premises vSphere Hybrid-linked mode Migration solutions for VMware Cloud on AWS VM migration with VMware HCX© Maintaining and Troubleshooting VMware Cloud on AWS Accessing API with VMware Cloud on AWS Maintenance and support Common troubleshooting steps Disaster Recovery Solution Site Recovery add-on service VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery? Using Other VMware Products with the SDDC VMware Aria? Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight) VMware Horizon© with VMware Cloud on AWS VMware Aria Automation add-on (formerly vRealize Automation) Using VMware Aria Operations with VMware Cloud on AWS Using VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) with VMware Cloud on AWS Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud on AWS: Design, Configure, Manage 2023 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 VMware Cloud on AWS: Design, Configure, Manage 2023 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 Typical candidates for this course are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Explain how Aruba's wireless networking solutions meet customers' requirements Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts, and 802.11 Standards Learn to configure the Mobility Master and Mobility Controller to control access to the Employee and Guest WLAN Control secure access to the WLAN using Aruba Firewall Policies and Roles Recognize and explain Radio Frequency Bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference and successful implementation and diagnosis of WLAN systems Identify and differentiate antenna technology options to ensure optimal coverage in various deployment scenarios Describe RF power technology including, signal strength, how it is measured and why it is critical in designing wireless networks Learn to configure and optimize Aruba ARM and Client Match and Client Insight features Learn how to perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting This course teaches the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to set up and configure a basic Aruba WLAN utilizing the OS 8.X architecture and features. Using lecture and labs, this course provides the technical understanding and hands-on experience of configuring a single Mobility Master with one controller and AP Aruba WLAN. Participants will learn how to use Aruba hardware and ArubaOS to install and build a complete, secure controller network with multiple SSIDs. This course provides the underlying material required to prepare candidates for the Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) certification exam. WLAN Fundamentals Describes the fundamentals of 802.11, RF frequencies and channels Explain RF Patterns and coverage including SNR Roaming Standards and QOS requirements Mobile First Architecture An introduction to Aruba Products including controller types and modes OS 8.X Architecture and features License types and distribution Mobility Master Mobility Controller Configuration Understanding Groups and Subgroups Different methods to join MC with MM Understanding Hierarchical Configuration Secure WLAN configuration Identifying WLAN requirements such as SSID name, encryption, authentication Explain AP groups structure and profiles Configuration of WLAN using the Mobility Master GUI AP Provisioning Describes the communication between AP and Mobility controller Explain the AP booting sequence and requirements Explores the APs controller discovery mechanisms Explains how to secure AP to controller communication using CPSec Describes AP provisioning and operations WLAN Security Describes the 802.11 discovery, authentication and association Explores the various authentication methods, 802.1x with WPA/WPA2, Mac auth Describes the authentication server communication Explains symmetric vs asymmetric Keys, encryption methods WIPS is described along with rogue discovery and protection Firewall Roles and Policies An introduction into Firewall Roles and policies Explains Aruba?s Identity based Firewall Configuration of Policies and Rules including aliases Explains how to assign Roles to users Dynamic RF Management Explain how ARM calibrates the network selecting channels and power settings Explores OS 8.X Airmatch to calibrate the network How Client Match and ClientInsight match steers clients to better APs Guest Access Introduces Aruba?s solutions for Guest Access and the Captive portal process Configuration of secure guest access using the internal Captive portal The configuration of Captive portal using Clearpass and its benefits Creating a guest provisioning account Troubleshooting guest access Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting Using the MM dashboard to monitor and diagnose client, WLAN and AP issues Traffic analysis using APPrf with filtering capabilities A view of Airwaves capabilities for monitoring and diagnosing client, WLAN and AP issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans Aruba Mobility Fundamentals, Rev. 20.11 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 Aruba Mobility Fundamentals, Rev. 20.11 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who need to improve their expertise in Windows Server 2016 in the area of storage and compute functionality. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Configure and install Windows Server 2016 Manage Server Core, server upgrade and migration strategy Understand storage options Manage partition table formats Manage basic and dynamic disks, file systems Manage virtual hard disks, and drive hardware Manage disks and volumes Select and manage proper storage solutions for a specific scenario Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication implementation Configure and Manage Microsoft Hyper-V, virtual machines and Hyper-V containers Configure disaster recovery technologies Manage and Configure failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines Configure, plan and implement a Network Load Balancing (NLB) Work with deployment images This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who have basic knowledge of Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who have primary responsibility of managing storage and computing by using Windows Server 2016. Professionals who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.This course covers content that was in retired Microsoft Course 20740. Module 1: Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads Introducing Windows Server 2016 Preparing and installing Server Core Preparing for upgrades and migrations Migrating server roles and workloads Windows Server activation models Module 2: Configuring local storage Managing disks in Windows Server Managing volumes in Windows Server Module 3: Implementing enterprise storage solutions Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO Configuring sharing in Windows Server 2016 Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication Implementing Storage Spaces Managing Storage Spaces Implementing Data Deduplication Module 5: Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machines Overview of Hyper-V Installing Hyper-V Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines Managing virtual machines Module 6: Deploying and managing Windows and Hyper-V containers Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016 Preparing for containers Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker Module 7: Overview of high availability and disaster recovery Defining levels of availability Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines Backing up and restoring by using Windows Server Backup High Availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016 Module 8: Implementing failover clustering Planning a failover cluster Creating and configuring a new failover cluster Maintaining a failover cluster Troubleshooting a failover cluster Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering Module 9: Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Overview of yhe integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with failover clustering Implementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters Key features for VMs in a clustered environment Module 10: Implementing Network Load Balancing Overview of NLB Configuring an NLB cluster Planning an NLB implementation Module 11: Creating and managing deployment images Introduction to deployment images Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT Virtual machine environments for different workloads Module 12: Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations WSUS overview and deployment options Update management process with WSUS Overview of Windows PowerShell DSC Overview of Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools Using Performance Monitor Monitoring event logs Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 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 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 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 Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence professionals Cloud Data Engineers who will be partnering with Data Analysts to build scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform Overview This course teaches students the following skills: Derive insights from data using the analysis and visualization tools on Google Cloud Platform Interactively query datasets using Google BigQuery Load, clean, and transform data at scale Visualize data using Google Data Studio and other third-party platforms Distinguish between exploratory and explanatory analytics and when to use each approach Explore new datasets and uncover hidden insights quickly and effectively Optimizing data models and queries for price and performance Want to know how to query and process petabytes of data in seconds? Curious about data analysis that scales automatically as your data grows? Welcome to the Data Insights course! This four-course accelerated online specialization teaches course participants how to derive insights through data analysis and visualization using the Google Cloud Platform. The courses feature interactive scenarios and hands-on labs where participants explore, mine, load, visualize, and extract insights from diverse Google BigQuery datasets. The courses also cover data loading, querying, schema modeling, optimizing performance, query pricing, and data visualization. This specialization is intended for the following participants: Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence professionals Cloud Data Engineers who will be partnering with Data Analysts to build scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform To get the most out of this specialization, we recommend participants have some proficiency with ANSI SQL. Introduction to Data on the Google Cloud Platform Highlight Analytics Challenges Faced by Data Analysts Compare Big Data On-Premises vs on the Cloud Learn from Real-World Use Cases of Companies Transformed through Analytics on the Cloud Navigate Google Cloud Platform Project Basics Lab: Getting started with Google Cloud Platform Big Data Tools Overview Walkthrough Data Analyst Tasks, Challenges, and Introduce Google Cloud Platform Data Tools Demo: Analyze 10 Billion Records with Google BigQuery Explore 9 Fundamental Google BigQuery Features Compare GCP Tools for Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers Lab: Exploring Datasets with Google BigQuery Exploring your Data with SQL Compare Common Data Exploration Techniques Learn How to Code High Quality Standard SQL Explore Google BigQuery Public Datasets Visualization Preview: Google Data Studio Lab: Troubleshoot Common SQL Errors Google BigQuery Pricing Walkthrough of a BigQuery Job Calculate BigQuery Pricing: Storage, Querying, and Streaming Costs Optimize Queries for Cost Lab: Calculate Google BigQuery Pricing Cleaning and Transforming your Data Examine the 5 Principles of Dataset Integrity Characterize Dataset Shape and Skew Clean and Transform Data using SQL Clean and Transform Data using a new UI: Introducing Cloud Dataprep Lab: Explore and Shape Data with Cloud Dataprep Storing and Exporting Data Compare Permanent vs Temporary Tables Save and Export Query Results Performance Preview: Query Cache Lab: Creating new Permanent Tables Ingesting New Datasets into Google BigQuery Query from External Data Sources Avoid Data Ingesting Pitfalls Ingest New Data into Permanent Tables Discuss Streaming Inserts Lab: Ingesting and Querying New Datasets Data Visualization Overview of Data Visualization Principles Exploratory vs Explanatory Analysis Approaches Demo: Google Data Studio UI Connect Google Data Studio to Google BigQuery Lab: Exploring a Dataset in Google Data Studio Joining and Merging Datasets Merge Historical Data Tables with UNION Introduce Table Wildcards for Easy Merges Review Data Schemas: Linking Data Across Multiple Tables Walkthrough JOIN Examples and Pitfalls Lab: Join and Union Data from Multiple Tables Advanced Functions and Clauses Review SQL Case Statements Introduce Analytical Window Functions Safeguard Data with One-Way Field Encryption Discuss Effective Sub-query and CTE design Compare SQL and Javascript UDFs Lab: Deriving Insights with Advanced SQL Functions Schema Design and Nested Data Structures Compare Google BigQuery vs Traditional RDBMS Data Architecture Normalization vs Denormalization: Performance Tradeoffs Schema Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Arrays and Nested Data in Google BigQuery Lab: Querying Nested and Repeated Data More Visualization with Google Data Studio Create Case Statements and Calculated Fields Avoid Performance Pitfalls with Cache considerations Share Dashboards and Discuss Data Access considerations Optimizing for Performance Avoid Google BigQuery Performance Pitfalls Prevent Hotspots in your Data Diagnose Performance Issues with the Query Explanation map Lab: Optimizing and Troubleshooting Query Performance Advanced Insights Introducing Cloud Datalab Cloud Datalab Notebooks and Cells Benefits of Cloud Datalab Data Access Compare IAM and BigQuery Dataset Roles Avoid Access Pitfalls Review Members, Roles, Organizations, Account Administration, and Service Accounts
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is appropriate for anyone who wants to create applications or modules to automate and simplify common tasks with Perl. Overview Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert web development, PHP practitioner, students will learn to: Create a working script that gets input from the command line, the keyboard, or a file Use arrays to store and process data from files Create formatted reports Use regular expressions Use the appropriate types of variables and data structures Refactor duplicate code into subroutines and modules What is available in the standard library Use shortcuts and defaults, and what they replace Introduction to Perl Programming Essentials is an Introductory-level practical, hands-on Perl scripting training course that guides the students from the basics of writing and running Perl scripts to using more advanced features such as file operations, report writing, the use of regular expressions, working with binary data files, and using the extensive functionality of the standard Perl library. Students will immediately be able to use Perl to complete tasks in the real world. Session: An Overview of Perl What is Perl? Perl is compiled and interpreted Perl Advantages and Disadvantages Downloading and Installing Perl Which version of Perl Getting Help Session: Creating and running Perl Programs Structure of a Perl program Running a Perl script Checking syntax and warnings Execution of scripts under Unix and Windows Session: Basic Data and I/O Numeric and Text literals Math operators and expressions Scalar variables Default values Writing to standard output Command line arguments Reading from the standard input Session: Logic and Loops About flow control The if statement and Boolean values Using unless and elsif Statement modifiers warn() and die() The conditional construct Using while loop and its variants Using the for loop Exiting from loops Session: Lists and Arrays The list data type Accessing array elements Creating arrays List interpolation Arrays and memory Counting elements Iterating through an array List evaluation Slices and ranges Session: Reading and writing text files File I/O Overview Opening a file Reading text files Writing to a text file Arrays and file I/O Using the <> operator Session: List functions Growing and shrinking arrays The split() function Splitting on whitespace Assigning to literal lists The join() function The sort() function Alternate sort keys Reversing an array Session: Formatting output Using sprintf() and printf() Report formatting overview Defining report formats The write() function Advanced filehandle magic Session: Hashes Hash overview Creating hashes Hash attributes Traversing a hash Testing for existence of elements Deleting hash elements Session: References What is a reference? The two ways to create references References to existing data References to anonymous data Dereferencing scalar, array, and ash references Dereferencing elements of arrays and hashes Multidimensional arrays and other data structures Session: Text and Regular Expressions String length The substr() function The index() and rindex() functions String replication Pattern matching and substitution Regular expressions Session: Raw file and data access Opening and closing raw (binary) files Reading raw data Using seek() and tell() Writing raw data Raw data manipulation with pack() and unpack() Session: Subroutines and variable scope Understanding packages Package and Lexical variables Localizing builtin variables Declaring and calling subroutines Calling subroutines Passing parameters and returning values Session: Working with the operating system Determining current OS Environment variables Running external programs User identification Trapping signals File test operators Working with files Time of day Session: Shortcuts and defaults Understanding $_ shift() with no array specified Text file processing Using grep() and Using map() Command-line options for file processing Session: Data wrangling Quoting in Perl Evaluating arrays Understanding qw( ) Getting more out of the <> operator Read ranges of lines Using m//g in scalar context The /o modifier Working with embedded newlines Making REs more readable Perl data conversion Session: Using the Perl Library The Perl library Old-style library files Perl modules Modules bundled with Perl A selection of modules Getting modules from ActiveState Getting modules from CPAN Using Getopt::Long Session: Some Useful Tools Sending and receiving files with Net::FTP Using File::Find to search for files and directories Grabbing a Web page Some good places to find scripts Perl man pages for more information Zipping and unzipping files
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators and system integrators responsible for designing, implementing, and managing VMware Aria Automation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the VMware Aria Automation architecture and use cases in cloud environments Describe the key services of VMware Cloud Automation Services⢠Manage VMware Aria Automation entities on VMware and third-party virtual and cloud infrastructures Install VMware Aria Automation with VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Configure and manage cloud accounts, projects, flavor mappings, image mappings, network profiles, storage profiles, volumes, tags, and services Create, modify, manage, and deploy VMware Aria Automation Templates Customize services and virtual machines with cloudConfig and cloudbase-init Configure and manage VMware Aria Automation Consumption Configure and manage ABX actions, custom properties, event broker subscriptions, and VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator workflows Connect to a Kubernetes cluster and manage namespaces Use VMware Aria Automation Config to configure and deploy systems Use logs and CLI commands to monitor and troubleshoot VMware Aria Automation During this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware Aria Automation 8.10? on-premises systems. You learn how it can be used to automate the delivery of virtual machines, applications, and personalized IT services across different data centers and hybrid cloud environments. The course covers how VMware Aria Automation Consumption? can aggregate content in native formats from multiple clouds and platforms into a common catalog.This course also covers interfacing VMware Aria Automation with other systems using VMware Aria Orchestrator and how to use VMware Aria Automation to manage Kubernetes systems and leverage other systems. In this course, you will use VMware Aria Automation Config? as a configuration management tool. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Aria Automation Overview and Architecture Describe the purpose and functionality of VMware Aria Automation Identify the key services offered by VMware Aria Automation Describe the VMware Aria Automation architecture Describe the use of VMware Workspace ONE Access? Describe the relationship between Kubernetes clusters, container, and VMware Aria Automation services Installing VMware Aria Automation List the different VMware Aria Automation deployment types Describe the purpose of Easy Installer Describe the VMware Aria Automation installation process Authentication and Authorization Identify the steps to integrating Workspace ONE© Access with Active Directory Describe the features of Workspace ONE Access Describe the user roles available in VMware Aria Automation Identify the key tasks performed by each user role Define custom roles Configure branding and multitenancy Basic Initial Configuration Create a basic configuration with a cloud account, cloud zone, project, flavor mapping, and image mapping VMware Aria Automation Templates Configure and deploy a basic VMware Aria Automation template Create a VMware Aria Automation template that can run on any cloud Use cloudConfig and cloudbase-init to run commands, create users, and install software Use YAML for inputs, variables, and conditional deployments Tags Configure tags Describe functions of tags Manage tags Storage Configuration Configure storage profiles Use tags and storage profiles Integrating NSX With VMware Aria Automation List the capabilities and use cases of VMware NSX© Describe the NSX architecture and components Integrate NSX with VMware Aria Automation List the supported network profiles in VMware Aria Automation Use the NSX components to design a multitier application with VMware Aria Automation Templates Identify the network and security options available in design canvas Create and manage on-demand networks and security groups Configure NSX Day 2 actions Integrating with Public Clouds Configure and use VMware Cloud Foundation? accounts Integrate VMware Cloud Director? account Configure and use an AWS cloud account Configure and use an Azure cloud account Configure and use a Google Cloud Platform cloud account Integrate VMware Cloud on AWS cloud account Using VMware Aria Automation Consumption Release a VMware Aria Automation template Define content source and content sharing Define VMware Aria Automation policy enforcement Use custom forms for catalog items VMware Aria Automation Extensibility Describe VMware Aria Automation extensibility Use event topics Create a subscription Call a VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator workflow Create ABX actions Using Kubernetes Clusters Introduction to Kubernetes Connect to an existing Kubernetes Cluster Create a VMware Aria Automation template with Kubernetes components Using VMware Aria Automation Config for Configuration Management Describe VMware Aria Automation Config Use VMware Aria Automation Config for software deployment Use VMware Aria Automation Config for configuration management Use VMware Aria Automation Config with event-driven orchestration VMware Aria Automation Troubleshooting and Integration Demonstrate how to monitor deployment history Demonstrate basic troubleshooting Execute CLI commands Explain how to collect logs Describe integration with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe integration with VMware Aria Operations
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for intermediate to advanced Business Analysts who are looking to improve their skills for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, validating, and communicating requirements. Overview Obtain a thorough understanding of the core responsibilities of the business analyst Understand the main professional associations and standards supporting business analysts in the industry Discuss and explore the components of each of the domains/knowledge areas that comprise the work of business analysis Recognize the importance of properly defining the business need prior to engaging in requirements activities Formulate a strong understanding of the concepts that comprise strategy analysis Obtain experience with identifying and analyzing stakeholders Decipher between project and product scope and successfully use models to communicate scope Thoroughly understand and identify the various requirements categories and be able to recognize requirements of various types Explore business rules analysis Understand the benefits of process modeling and the common modeling language of BPMN Discuss process models and how the techniques can capture details about the as-is/to-be environment Learn how to properly prepare and conduct interviews Explore the components of use cases Learn what it means to package requirements Obtain hands-on experience with a number of business analysis techniques and gain hands-on experience eliciting, defining, and writing requirements. This course provides students a clear understanding of all the facets of the business analysis role, including a thorough walkthrough of the various domain/knowledge areas that comprise the business analysis profession. Students are provided an opportunity to try their hand at several business analysis techniques to assist with improving their skills in stakeholder identification, scope definition, and analyzing, documenting, and modeling requirements. Introduction to Business Analysis What is business analysis Benefits and challenges of business analysis Project success factors A Closer Look at the Business Analyst Role Definition of a business analyst Responsibilities of a business analyst Importance of communication/collaboration BA role vs. PM role Project roles involved in requirements IIBA/PMI and the goals of a professional association Purpose for having a BA standard IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Business analysis beyond project work Business analysis core concepts Business analysis perspectives IIBA and PMI certifications for business analysts Workshop: Choose Your Project Supporting the Project Portfolio (Enterprise Analysis) Define Strategy Analysis When to perform Strategy Analysis Components of Strategy Analysis Defining the business need Envisioning the Product and Project Defining business requirements The importance of stakeholders Stakeholder identification Tips for analyzing stakeholders Techniques for managing stakeholder lists Discussion: Who is involved in strategy analysis? Workshops: Define the Business Need, Write Business Requirements, and Identify Stakeholders Understanding and Defining Solution Scope Defining solution scope Techniques for defining solution scope Applying the brainstorming technique Project scope vs. Product scope Finding solution boundaries The Context Diagram Actors and key information Workshop: Draw a Context Diagram Understanding Requirements What is a requirement? Requirement types Business, Stakeholder, Solution, and Transition requirements Assumptions and constraints Business rules Taxonomy of business rules Decision tables How to write simple calculations Requirements vs. business rules Document requirements Workshop ? Document Requirements Elicitation and Process Modeling Why do we model processes? What is Business Process Management? Using a modeling notation ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? modeling Why use BPMN? Basic BPM notation Business Process Modeling ? A case study Business Process Realignment ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? activity diagrams Workshop: Create a Business Process Model Planning & Eliciting Requirements Interviewing ? what and why? Preparing for an effective interview Types of questions to ask Sequencing questions Active listening techniques Planning for elicitation Conducting the interview Establishing rapport Active Listening Feedback techniques Types of elicitation techniques Workshops: Planning for Elicitation and Conducting an Elicitation Session Use Case & User Story Analysis What is an Actor? Types of Actors How to ?find? Use Cases? Diagramming Use Cases Tips on naming Use Cases Explaining scenarios The use case template Components of a use case Scenario examples Best practices for writing Use Cases Scenarios and flows Alternate and exception flows Exercises: Drawing a Use Case Diagram, Writing the Main Success Scenario, and Writing Alternate and Exception Scenarios Analyzing & Documenting Requirements Requirements and Use Cases Non-Functional requirements User Interface Requirements UI Data Table Reporting requirements Data requirements Data accessibility requirements Characteristics of good requirements The business requirements document (BRD) BRD vs. Functional Requirements Specification Preparing the requirements package Requirements traceability Workshops: Develop a User Interface, Analyzing Requirements, and Tracing requirements Additional Resources Useful books and links on writing effective requirements