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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for SQL professionals, Microsoft Analysis Services cube and report developers, and business intelligence professionals. Overview ?Understand common Analysis Services solutions.?Understand version changes of SSAS from 2008-2014.?Understand Analysis Services installation and architecture.?Understand how to choose the right model.?Understand the Analysis Services tools available.?Understand the multidimensional model.?Utilize data sources and data source views.?Create a cube.?Understand and utilize dimensions.?Understand and utilize attributes.?Understand and utilize relationships.?Understand and utilize hierarchies.?Understand and utilize measures and measure groups.?Understand and utilize calculated members.?Understand and utilize perspectives.?Understand and utilize translations.?Browse perspectives and translations.?Understand and utilize deployment options.?Understand and utilize processing strategies.?Understand and utilize security.?Deploy a multidimensional model.?Understand the tabular model.?Create a tabular project.?Analyze the data using Microsoft Excel.?Create and configure calculated measures and calculated fields.?Backup and Restore. This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in quickly learning how to utilize an Analysis Services multidimensional or tabular solution. Course Overview Introduction Course Materials Facilities Prerequisites What We'll Be Discussing Lab 1: Course Overview Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Common Analysis Services Solutions Version Changes of SSAS from 2008-2014 Analysis Services Installation and Architecture: One Product, Two Models Choosing the Right Model Analysis Services Tools Lab 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services The Multidimensional Solution Understanding the Multidimensional Model Utilizing Data Sources and Data Source Views Creating a Cube Lab 1: The Multidimensional Solution Dissecting with Dimensions Developing Dimensions Utilizing Attributes Relating with Relationships Handling Hierarchies Lab 1: Dissecting with Dimensions Managing Measures Measures and Measure Groups Calculated Members Lab 1: Managing Measures Configuring Cube Options Understanding Perspectives Utilizing Translations Browsing Perspectives and Translations Lab 1: Configuring Cube Options Deploying Examining Deployment Options Processing Strategies Exploring Security Lab 1: Deploying The Tabular Solution Understanding the Tabular Model Creating a Tabular Project Deploying Browsing the Model Querying the Solution and Understanding DAX Maintaining and Optimizing Lab 1: The Tabular Solution

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for IT professionals who support a Cisco ACI data center network, including: Data center engineers Field engineers Network engineers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Operationalize and troubleshoot the ACI fabric Understand Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and its monitoring, management, and troubleshooting capabilities Avoid common mistakes and recognize common symptoms The Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting (DCACIO) v1.0 course shows you how to operate and troubleshoot Cisco© data center network infrastructure running Cisco ACI. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, you will learn about operational tools, and best practices and caveats for configuration management, performance tracking, and more. You will practice troubleshooting common issues on a live fabric. Based on lessons learned in over 100 production deployments, this course gives you the real-world knowledge and skills to boost operational efficiencies in your own deployment. Course Outline ACI Overview and Configuration Review ACI Configuration Management Installing, Upgrading, Backing Up, and Restoring ACI Fabric Monitoring ACI Always-On and On-Demand Monitoring Tools Exercises: Visore, CLI Commands, Audit Logs, Traffic Map Troubleshooting ACI Methodologies, Tools, and Specific Examples Exercises: iPing, End Point Tracker, Troubleshooting Tool, Contract Drops, Contracts, Traceroute, Atomic Counters Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco ACI Operations and Troubleshooting Boot Camp (DCACIO) 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 Cisco ACI Operations and Troubleshooting Boot Camp (DCACIO) 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 This intermediate course is designed for technical support personnel who implement, operate, and perform day-to-day administration of IBM MQ V8 on z/OS. Overview Describe message-oriented middleware and the capabilities it must provideIdentify the key components of IBM MQ for z/OSSummarize the responsibilities of the IBM MQ administratorConfigure IBM MQ IBM V8 for z/OSEnable IBM MQ for z/OS eight-byte RBA and buffers above 2 GBDemonstrate how to create and change queues and place and retrieve messages from a queueDefine and demonstrate how to set up and work with distributed queuingDifferentiate between an IBM MQ queue manager and an IBM MQ clientDescribe and demonstrate how to set up an IBM MQ clusterContrast point-to-point and publish/subscribe messaging stylesDescribe shared queues and queue sharing groupsSummarize IBM MQ for z/OS recovery and restart activitiesDemonstrate how to use IBM MQ events for monitoringSummarize performance considerationsDescribe security considerations for IBM MQ for z/OSDescribe and implement connection authentication and channel authorizationIdentify correct problem determination techniques for IBM MQ for z/OSSummarize basic use and configuration of IBM MQ Managed File TransferDescribe IBM MQ support for CICS and IMS interfaces This course provides the skills that are necessary to configure and manage an IBM MQ V8 queue manager on z/OS. Through lectures and hands-on lab exercises, students learn how to install, customize, operate, and administer IBM MQ V8. Course Outline Course introduction IBM MQ review IBM MQ architecture, installation, and configuration Exercise: Configuring an IBM MQ for z/OS queue manager IBM MQ for z/OS administrative interface options Exercise: Working with queues Distributed queuing Exercise: Working with channels IBM MQ clients Exercise: Working with IBM MQ clients IBM MQ cluster basics Exercise: Working with IBM MQ clusters Publish/subscribe basics Exercise: Publish/subscribe basics Queue sharing groups Using IBM MQ events and the dead-letter queue utility Exercise: Working with IBM MQ events Security considerations Exercise: Security Problem determination IBM MQ Managed File Transfer Exercise: IBM MQ Managed File Transfer configuration for z/OS IBM MQ for z/OS backup, recovery, and related file tasks Exercise: Working with file handling utilities Support for CICS, IMS, and HTTP applications Course summary

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who is responsible for day-to-day management of many FortiGate devices via the FortiManager platform. Overview Describe capabilities of FortiManager Add FortiGate devices to Device Manager and import their running configuration Use provisioning templates and scripts for device-level changes across many devices Identify the synchronization states Manage the revision history of managed devices Offer a local FortiGuard Distribution Server to your Fortinet devices Deploy administrative domains (ADOMs) to support multiple customers on a single FortiManager Manage firewall policies across multiple FortiGate devices using policy packages with shared and dynamic objects Deploy policies and objects from the global ADOM to multiple ADOMs Explain high availability, backup, and recovery options for FortiManager Compare methods for centrally managing IPsec VPNs Explain the restricted ''admin'' profile and API high-level usage Use workspaces and workflow mode Identify steps to replace a managed FortiGate device Manage FortiGate devices' firmware centrally In this 2-day class, you will learn the fundamentals of using FortiManager for centralized network administration of many FortiGate devices. Example use cases include large enterprise and carrier networks. Course Outline Module1 - Introduction and Initial Configuration Module2 - Administration and Management Module3 - Device Registration Module4 - Device Level Configuration and Installation Module5 - Policy and Objects Module6 - Manager Panes Module7 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Module8 - Advanced Configuration Additional course details: Nexus Humans FortiManager 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 FortiManager 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 designed for existing Python programmers who have at least one year of Python experience and who want to expand their programming proficiency in Python 3. Overview In this course, you will expand your Python proficiencies. You will: Select an object-oriented programming approach for Python applications. Create object-oriented Python applications. Create a desktop application. Create data-driven applications. Create and secure web service-connected applications. Program Python for data science. Implement unit testing and exception handling. Package an application for distribution. Python© continues to be a popular programming language, perhaps owing to its easy learning curve, small code footprint, and versatility for business, web, and scientific uses. Python is useful for developing custom software tools, applications, web services, and cloud applications. In this course, you'll build upon your basic Python skills, learning more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming patterns, development of graphical user interfaces, data management, creating web service-connected apps, performing data science tasks, unit testing, and creating and installing packages and executable applications. Lesson 1: Selecting an Object-Oriented Programming Approach for Python Applications Topic A: Implement Object-Oriented Design Topic B: Leverage the Benefits of Object-Oriented Programming Lesson 2: Creating Object-Oriented Python Applications Topic A: Create a Class Topic B: Use Built-in Methods Topic C: Implement the Factory Design Pattern Lesson 3: Creating a Desktop Application Topic A: Design a Graphical User Interface (GUI) Topic B: Create Interactive Applications Lesson 4: Creating Data-Driven Applications Topic A: Connect to Data Topic B: Store, Update, and Delete Data in a Database Lesson 5: Creating and Securing a Web Service-Connected App Topic A: Select a Network Application Protocol Topic B: Create a RESTful Web Service Topic C: Create a Web Service Client Topic D: Secure Connected Applications Lesson 6: Programming Python for Data Science Topic A: Clean Data with Python Topic B: Visualize Data with Python Topic C: Perform Linear Regression with Machine Learning Lesson 7: Implementing Unit Testing and Exception Handling Topic A: Handle Exceptions Topic B: Write a Unit Test Topic C: Execute a Unit Test Lesson 8: Packaging an Application for Distribution Topic A: Create and Install a Package Topic B: Generate Alternative Distribution Files

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for NetApp Customers, IT Generalists, Academic Alliance Students Overview Explain ONTAP operation system, Use the CLI and OnCommand System Manager to identify storage components, configure storage systems and storage virtual machines for NAS and SAN client access, create FlexVol volumes, qtrees, and LUNs, manage snapshot copies Introduces introductory concepts covered through instructor led discussions and hands-on labs are how to create aggregates, virtual interfaces, snapshots, volumes, qtrees, and storage virtual machines. Getting Started with Data ONTAP List basic storage concepts such as aggregates, RAID groups, volumes, qtrees, and LUNs Describe Data ONTAP features such as Snapshot copies, unified storage, and storage efficiency Describe the similarities and differences between the 7-Mode and clustered Data ONTAP operating systems Use the CLI and GUI for administrative purposes Hardware Basics Describe the NetApp storage system hardware platforms and the types of disks that they support Describe the hardware components of NetApp storage controllers Use OnCommand System Manager or the CLI to identify hardware components in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode and the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Creating & Managing Aggregates Describe aggregates and RAID groups Create aggregates in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode Create aggregates in the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Manage aggregates Managing NAS Client Access Configure NAS client access in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode Configure data storage virtual machines (SVMs*) for NAS client access in clustered Data ONTAP Create FlexVol volumes and qtrees Managing SAN Client Connections Describe SAN protocol implementation in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode and the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Use OnCommand System Manager to create iSCSI-attached LUNs Use NetApp SnapDrive for Windows to create and format iSCSI-attached LUNs Access and manage a LUN from a Windows host Managing Volumes Explain the relationship between space guarantees, volumes, and aggregates Define thin provisioning and explain how it is used Define deduplication and describe the benefits that it provides Use OnCommand System Manager to set quotas Managing Snapshot Copies Define the function of Snapshot copies Create and delete a Snapshot copy Create Snapshot policies in the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Restore a volume from a Snapshot copy Create FlexClone volume clones that are backed by Snapshot copies Steps to Certification Recall the steps to NetApp Certification

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for existing Python programmers who have at least one year of Python experience and who want to expand their programming proficiency in Python 3. Overview In this course, you will expand your Python proficiencies. You will: Select an object-oriented programming approach for Python applications. Create object-oriented Python applications. Create a desktop application. Create data-driven applications. Create and secure web service-connected applications. Program Python for data science. Implement unit testing and exception handling. Package an application for distribution. Python continues to be a popular programming language, perhaps owing to its easy learning curve, small code footprint, and versatility for business, web, and scientific uses. Python is useful for developing custom software tools, applications, web services, and cloud applications. In this course, you'll build upon your basic Python skills, learning more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming patterns, development of graphical user interfaces, data management, creating web service-connected apps, performing data science tasks, unit testing, and creating and installing packages and executable applications. Lesson 1: Selecting an Object-Oriented Programming Approach for Python Applications Topic A: Implement Object-Oriented Design Topic B: Leverage the Benefits of Object-Oriented Programming Lesson 2: Creating Object-Oriented Python Applications Topic A: Create a Class Topic B: Use Built-in Methods Topic C: Implement the Factory Design Pattern Lesson 3: Creating a Desktop Application Topic A: Design a Graphical User Interface (GUI) Topic B: Create Interactive Applications Lesson 4: Creating Data-Driven Applications Topic A: Connect to Data Topic B: Store, Update, and Delete Data in a Database Lesson 5: Creating and Securing a Web Service-Connected App Topic A: Select a Network Application Protocol Topic B: Create a RESTful Web Service Topic C: Create a Web Service Client Topic D: Secure Connected Applications Lesson 6: Programming Python for Data Science Topic A: Clean Data with Python Topic B: Visualize Data with Python Topic C: Perform Linear Regression with Machine Learning Lesson 7: Implementing Unit Testing and Exception Handling Topic A: Handle Exceptions Topic B: Write a Unit Test Topic C: Execute a Unit Test Lesson 8: Packaging an Application for Distribution Topic A: Create and Install a Package Topic B: Generate Alternative Distribution Files

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Understand problems and the creative problem solving processIdentify types of information to gather and key questions to ask in problem solving Identify the importance of defining a problem correctlyIdentify and use four different problem definition toolsWrite concrete problem statementsUse basic brainstorming tools to generate ideas for solutionsEvaluate potential solutions against criteria, including cost/benefit analysis and group votingPerform a final analysis to select a solutionUnderstand the roles that fact and intuition play in selecting a solutionUnderstand the need to refine the shortlist and redefine itUnderstand how to identify the tasks and resources necessary to implement solutionsEvaluate and adapt solutions to reality This workshop will give students an overview of the creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that they can use every day. Skills such as brainstorming, information gathering, & analyzing data will be covered during class. Getting Started Workshop Objectives The Problem Solving Method What is a Problem? What is Creative Problem Solving? What are the Steps in the Creative Solving Process? Case Study Module Two: Review Questions Information Gathering Understanding Types of Information Identifying Key Questions Methods of Gathering Information Case Study Module Three: Review Questions Problem Definition Defining the Problem Determining Where the Problem Originated Defining the Present State and the Desired State Stating and Restating the Problem Analyzing the Problem Writing the Problem Statement Case Study Module Four: Review Questions Preparing for Brainstorming Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (I) Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (II) The Morphological Matrix The Six Thinking Hats The Blink Method Case Study Module Seven: Review Questions Analyzing Solutions Developing Criteria Analyzing Wants and Needs Using Cost/Benefit Analysis Case Study Module Eight: Review Questions Selecting a Solution Doing a Final Analysis Paired Comparison Analysis Analyzing Potential Problems Case Study Module Nine: Review Questions Planning Your Next Steps Identifying Tasks Identifying Resources Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting Case Study Module Ten: Review Questions Creating a Performance Plan Planning the Follow-Up Meeting Celebrating Successes Identifying Improvements Case Study Module Eleven: Review Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Lessons Learned

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview What's New in This Guide? The behind-the-scenes journal entry for transactions is now included. This course is a continuation of topics following ?Get Started with QuickBooks 2020 for Windows?. First-time QuickBooks users will learn the basic features of the software. Experienced QuickBooks users will quickly learn the new features and functionality of QuickBooks 2020. This course covers features that are in QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2020. Memorizing Transactions Entering a New Memorized Transaction Editing a Memorized Transaction Deleting a Memorized Transaction Grouping Memorized Transactions Using a Memorized Transaction Printing the Memorized Transaction List Customizing Forms Creating a Custom Template Modifying a Template Printing Forms Using Other QuickBooks Accounts Other QuickBooks Account Types Working with Credit Card Transactions Working with Fixed Assets Working with Long-Term Liability Accounts Using the Loan Manager Creating Reports Working with Quick Reports Working with Preset Reports Sharing Reports Exporting Reports to Microsoft Excel Printing Reports Creating Graphs Creating QuickInsight Graphs Using QuickZoom with Graphs Working with the Sales Graph Customizing Graphs Printing Graphs Tracking and Paying Sales Tax Using Sales Tax in QuickBooks Setting Up Tax Rates and Agencies Indicating Who and What Gets Taxed Applying Tax to Each Sale Determining What You Owe Paying Your Tax Agencies Preparing Payroll with QuickBooks Using Payroll Tracking Setting Up for Payroll Setting Up Employee Payroll Information Setting Up a Payroll Schedule Writing a Payroll Check Printing Paycheck Stubs Tracking Your Tax Liabilities Paying Payroll Taxes Preparing Payroll Tax Forms Using Online Banking Setting Up an Internet Connection Setting Up Bank Feeds for Accounts Viewing, Downloading, and Adding Online Transactions Creating Online Payments Transferring Funds Online Canceling Online Payments Managing Company Files Using QuickBooks in Multi-user Mode Setting Up Users and Passwords Setting a Closing Date Sharing Files with an Accountant Updating QuickBooks Backing Up and Restoring a Company File Condensing a Company File Estimating, Time Tracking, and Job Costing Creating Job Estimates Creating an Invoice from an Estimate Displaying Reports for Estimates Updating the Job Status Tracking Time Displaying Reports for Time Tracking Tracking Vehicle Mileage Displaying Vehicle Mileage Reports Displaying Other Job Reports Writing Letters Using the Letters and Envelopes Wizard Customizing Letter Templates

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who desire to become more skilled at handling difficult customers. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to deal with difficult customers in a way that increases productivity and customer service, and decreases unhappy customers. In this course, students will gain a valuable skill set to deal with difficult customers in various situations. 1 - GETTING STARTED Housekeeping Items Pre-Assignment Review Workshop Objectives The Parking Lot Action Plan 2 - THE RIGHT ATTITUDE STARTS WITH YOU Be Grateful Keep Your Body Healthy Focus on Positive Thoughts Invoke Inner Peace Case Study 3 - INTERNAL STRESS MANAGEMENT Irritability Unhappiness with Your Job Feeling Underappreciated Not Well-Rested Case Study 4 - EXTERNAL STRESS MANAGEMENT Office Furniture Not Ergonomically Sound High Noise Volume in the Office Rift with Co-Workers Demanding Supervisor Case Study 5 - TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS What is Transactional Analysis? Parent Adult Child Case Study 6 - WHY ARE SOME CUSTOMERS DIFFICULT? They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want to Vent They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Someone to be Held Accountable They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Resolution They Are Generally Unhappy Case Study 7 - DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMER OVER THE PHONE Listen to the Customer?s Complaint Build Rapport Do Not Respond with Negative Words or Emotion Offer a Verbal Solution to Customer Case Study 8 - DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMER IN PERSON Listen to the Customer?s Complaint Build Rapport Responding with Positive Words and Body Language Besides Words, What to Look For? Case Study 9 - SENSITIVITY IN DEALING WITH CUSTOMERS Who are Angry Who Are Rude With Different Cultural Values Who Cannot Be Satisfied Case Study 10 - SCENARIOS OF DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT CUSTOMER Angry Customer Rude Customer Culturally Diverse Customer Impossible to Please Customer Case Study 11 - CUSTOMER ONCE YOU HAVE ADDRESSED THEIR COMPLAINT Call the Customer Send the Customer an Email Mail the Customer a Small Token Handwritten or Typed Letter Case Study 12 - WRAPPING UP Words From The Wise Review Of The Parking Lot Lessons Learned Recommended Reading Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations