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REFERENCE CODE 603/7248/5 COURSE LEVEL NVQ Level 2 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN Course Overview The aim of this qualification is to confirm that the candidate has the skills and knowledge to install Curtain Wall systems on site. It is not expected that all curtain wall installers will carry out identical tasks as there are many variations in system types and installation environments, so the qualification had been developed to allow as wide an uptake as possible. All of the work needs to be completed in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and health and safety guidelines
Getting Started The MSc in Accounting and Finance is designed to help students become leaders in the financial sector.The programme aims to extend and enhance students' understanding and competence gained through professional qualifications. It seeks to develop their ability to think strategically about management and organisational change within accounting and finance. The programme suits AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP, or CPA Australia graduates. It provides a means to support accounting practitioners & ongoing professional and personal development needs. Upon completing the programme, students are awarded the prestigious MSc in Accounting and Finance degree from the University of Buckingham. Additionally, students can attend the graduation ceremony held in the UK to celebrate their achievements and join fellow graduates in this momentous event. The programme comprises two phases; the first is the Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance, awarded by OTHM and delivered by the School of Business and Technology London. The second phase is the MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry), delivered by the London Graduate School and awarded by the University of Buckingham through distance learning. You will receive excellent support from academic team of London Graduate School, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way. About Awarding Body Buckingham is unique. It is the only independent University in the UK with a Royal Charter and probably the smallest, with around 2,700 students (approx 1,600 on campus). The University campus is well known for being one of the most attractive locations in the region. The Great Ouse River, home to much wildlife, winds through the heart of campus. Each student mixes with over 100 other different nationalities, so being at Buckingham is just like being in a mini global village. These contacts, acquaintances and friendships carry on long after life at Buckingham is over. Ranked Top 10 for Student Satisfaction Ranked Top 10 for Graduate Prospect Recognised by World Education Services (WES) OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and recognised by Qualifications Wales. OTHM qualifications have achieved a reputation for maintaining significant skills in various job roles and industries like Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. OTHM serves the progression option with several UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top-up and Master's/top-up programmes. Regulated by ofqual.gov.uk Recognised by World Education Services (WES) Assessment Assignments and Project No Examinations Entry Requirements A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification. A copy of a valid photo ID. A Statement of Purpose outlines your motivations for joining the course and your career aspirations in accounting and finance. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights at least two years of work experience at the graduate level in either a managerial or professional capacity. English Language Requirements A pass in English at A-level. A bachelor's degree that was studied and assessed in English. An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. A TOEFL score of 72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing. This includes the TOEFL Home Edition. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure Phase 1 - OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance Programme Structure The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Investment Analysis Unit Reference Number : R/615/3236 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to enhance learners' comprehension of investment theories and market equilibrium models. It encompasses tasks such as conducting bond valuations and assessing current investment performance. Upon successful completion, learners will possess the skills to critically analyze the impact of global developments on capital markets and make sound recommendations for future investments. Corporate Reporting Unit Reference Number : D/615/3241 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to develop learners' ability to prepare and interpret financial statements for various business organisations. Learners will be able to apply relevant accounting concepts and principles. The unit allows learners to enhance their quantitative and qualitative analytical skills by interpreting financial data. Global Finance and Strategy Unit Reference Number : D/615/3238 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to cultivate learners' comprehension of the decisions that are crucial when venturing into global markets. Learners will grasp the significance of autonomy in resolving financial matters within specific timeframes for achieving business success. Strategic Financial Management Unit Reference Number : H/615/3242 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit seeks to enhance learners' grasp of planning and overseeing the allocation of an organization's financial resources. They will appreciate the significance of achieving business objectives and optimizing shareholder returns. Additionally, learners will acquire practical knowledge in designing business strategies and crafting comprehensive business plans. Strategic Audit Unit Reference Number : Y/615/3240 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 The objective of this unit is to foster learners' comprehension of how managers can effectively formulate and implement business strategies. This encompasses thoroughly examining the strategic auditing process and its associated methodologies. Learners will learn to employ appropriate investigative techniques in favourable and challenging environments. Business Research Methods Unit Reference Number : T/508/0626 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 The objective of this unit is to cultivate learners' comprehension of research principles, which encompass crafting research proposals, conducting literature reviews, proper referencing, employing data collection techniques such as interviews and surveys, designing questionnaires, conducting statistical analysis using SPSS, handling qualitative data, and employing methods to draw meaningful conclusions from the analyzed data. Phase 2 - MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry) Programme Structure Research Methods Consultancy Project Report Delivery Methods The programme comprises two phases; the first is the Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance, awarded by OTHM and delivered by the School of Business and Technology London. The School of Business and Technology London offers flexible learning methods, including online and blended learning, allowing students to choose the mode of study that suits their preferences and schedules. The programme is self-paced and facilitated through an advanced Learning Management System. Students can easily interact with tutors through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System for course material discussions, guidance, assistance, and assessment feedback on assignments. School of Business and Technology London provides exceptional support and infrastructure for online and blended learning. Students benefit from dedicated tutors who guide and support them throughout their learning journey, ensuring a high level of assistance. The second phase is the MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry), delivered by the London Graduate School and awarded by the University of Buckingham through distance learning. You will receive excellent support from academic team of London Graduate School, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
Getting Started The MBA in Educational Leadership and Management Top Up programme is a dynamic educational offering that aims to equip future educational leaders with essential skills. This programme places a strong emphasis on effective leadership, educational policy, and management within a variety of educational settings. Graduates from this programme emerge well-prepared to take on leadership roles within academic institutions and drive positive changes in the field of education. The MBA in Educational Leadership and Management is designed to empower educators and education professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in leadership and management. This programme presents an excellent opportunity for individuals with a relevant postgraduate diploma or an equivalent qualification to "top up" their credentials to earn a full MBA degree. Throughout this programme, students engage deeply with the intricacies of educational leadership and management, gaining valuable insights into the latest theories, practices, and strategies relevant to the educational sector. The curriculum strongly focuses on critical areas such as leadership theory, organisational management, policy development, and educational change management. The programme provides students with the tools needed to address the complex challenges that educational organisations face today, ultimately enhancing the quality of education. This MBA in Educational Leadership and Management enhances career prospects and actively contributes to improving educational systems. The programme comprises two phases; the first is the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership, awarded by Qualifi and delivered by the School of Business and Technology London. The second phase is the MBA in Educational Leadership and Management Top Up, awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. About Awarding Body Anglia Ruskin University began in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art founded by William Beaumont. It was then merged with the Cambridge shire College of Arts and Technology and the Essex Institute of Higher Education and was renamed Anglia Polytechnic. It was then given university status in 1992 and renamed Anglia Ruskin University in 2005. The university has campuses in the UK (Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough), as well as they are partnered with institutions around the world including Berlin, Budapest, Trinidad, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Assessment Assignments and Project No examinations Entry Requirements A bachelor's degree Applicant without a bachelor's degree but holding significant relevant experience will be considered for entry on a case-by-case basis. A good command of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure Phase -1 - Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership The QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership is made up of 120 credits, which equates to hours 1200 of TQT. Learners must complete two mandatory units and choose four optional units to achieve a minimum of 120 credits. Mandatory Units Leadership Qualities and Practice in Education Unit Reference -T/618/3135 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 The unit will explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realise strategic business and operational objectives. Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice Unit Reference - A/618/3136 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit provides learners with an understanding of the link between educational research, policy and practice. Optional Units Managing Change in an Educational Context Unit Reference - F/618/3137 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to develop learners' understanding of educational leadership and management in supporting change and developing leadership in their educational context. Pedagogy and Practice in Education Unit Reference - J/618/3138 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to develop learners' theoretical and practical grounding in approaches to teaching and learning related to subject academic knowledge and educational practices. Leading Reflective Practice in Education Unit Reference - L/618/3139 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to develop learners' understanding of reflective practice to apply this to their and other's roles in an educational context, leading to planning for personal development. Research Methods in Education Unit Reference - F/618/3140 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to develop research skills, including different approaches, proposal formulation, planning, data analysis, and exploring research's relationship with evidence-based practice. Postgraduate Study of Childhood, Education and Family Support Unit Reference - A/650/6687 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 The unit will offer a framework for each individual's evaluation of their academic and professional action plans for personal and professional learning. Research Methods for Childhood, Education and Family Support Unit Reference - D/650/6688 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to help learners identify and develop a focus on research and approaches to data analysis, such as phenomenological and hermeneutic approaches and descriptive statistics. Triangulating Theory and Practice Unit Reference - F/650/6689 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to assist educators in comprehending the theories that drive recommendations for best practices and calls for action in a challenging and quickly evolving professional context. Contemporary Issues in Education Unit Reference - K/650/6690 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to introduce learners to various emerging topics from many educational sectors. Phase 2 - MBA in Educational Leadership and Management Top-Up Programme Structure Developing Effective Management Systems Dissertation (Major Project) Delivery Methods The programme comprises two phases; the first is the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership, awarded by Qualifi and delivered by the School of Business and Technology London. The School of Business and Technology London offers flexible learning methods, including online and blended learning, allowing students to choose the mode of study that suits their preferences and schedules. The program is self-paced and facilitated through an advanced Learning Management System. Students can easily interact with tutors through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System for course material discussions, guidance, assistance, and assessment feedback on assignments. School of Business and Technology London provides exceptional support and infrastructure for online and blended learning. Students benefit from dedicated tutors who guide and support them throughout their learning journey, ensuring a high level of assistance. The second phase is the MBA in Educational Leadership and Management Top Up, awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
REFERENCE CODE 603/2369/3 COURSE LEVEL NVQ Level 2 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN Course Overview This qualification is aimed those who carry out activities in the Construction Industry working with Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) products. The qualification has a core group of 5 mandatory units that cover the generic areas including Health and Safety, transport and storage of tools, materials and equipment, checking and confirming the job specification and communication skills. The qualification also has a group of optional units that cover preparation, positioning, testing, installation and assembly. The qualification, along with the required separate proof of Health and Safety knowledge will give candidates a route to the relevant CSCS card required for site access.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidates are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview Network Fundamentals Review Aruba Switching portfolio ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System VLANs Spanning Tree Protocol VRRP Link Aggregation IP Routing Subnetting OSPFv2 - Single Area Stacking using VSF Secure Management and Maintenance Aruba NetEdit Teaches you the fundamental skills necessary to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's OS-CX routing & switching technologies. This course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises Network Fundamentals What is a network? What is a Protocol? OSI Reference Model Encapsulation, frames, packets, segments Layer 2 to Layer 7 headers Media, cabling, Ethernet/wifi headers Binary/Hex/Decimal theory and conversion TCP/IP Stack (IP addressing & Transport Protocols TCP/UDP) Types of traffic: Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast TCP/IP Stack Overview Ethernet frames IPv4 Header TCP Header ? Three-way Handshake TCP Header ? Sequence Numbers TCP Header ? Port Numbers TCP Header UPD Header Basic Networking with Aruba Solutions Networking devices: Switches, Routers, Multilayer Switches, APs, Mobility Controllers, Firewalls, Servers (HTTP, DHCP, DNS, Telnet, FTP) 2-Tier vs 3-Tier hierarchy Switching Portfolio (AOS switches & AOS-CX switches) is this introducing both portfolio on a couple of slide and few slides on AOS-CX hardware architecture, software architecture and intro to NAE high level. Introduction to AOS-CX and feature set Port numbering Accessing Aruba OS-CX CLI Prompt modes/levels and navigation Context sensitive help Show logs, configuration, interfaces, transceivers, flash, version Hostname/interface name, enabling interfaces Link Layer Discovery Protocol ICMP and reachability testing tools: Ping and Traceroute PoE (standards one slide and what we support and one or two slide on configuration VLANs Broadcast/collision domains VLAN benefits VLAN creation DHCP server configuration in switches (optional) 802.1Q tagging Switchports vs. Routed ports MAC address table ARP table Packet Delivery part 1 Spanning Tree Protocol Redundant network L2 loops 802.1D Common Spanning Tree 802.1s 802.1w overview 802.1w load balancing 802.1w region configuration Link Aggregation Static Aggregation LACP Load Balancing IP Routing - Part 1 Default Gateway DHCP IP Helper Address IP Routing Service Inter-VLAN routing Packet Delivery Part 2 Need for layer 3 redundancy Introduction to VRF VRRP VRRP overview VRRP basic operation VRRP failover and preempt VRRP and MSTP coordination IP Routing - Part 2 Subnetting CIDR Static routes Administrative Distance Floating routes Scalability issues IP Routing - Part 3 IGP vs EGP Distance Vector vs Link State OSPF Router-ID and Hello Messages Passive interfaces States DR and BDR LSDB: LSA 1 and 2 Path selection and convergence Using cost to manipulate routes Stacking Control Plane, Management Plane, and Data Plane Introduction to Stacking technologies Stacking Benefits Centralized control and management plane Distributed Data Plane and Distributed Link Aggregation VSF VSF requirements VSF Link and member roles VSF member IDs and port numbers VSF Configuration VSF Provisioning use cases Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Unicast Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Broadcast, Multicast, and Unknown Unicast VSF Failover and OSFP Graceful-Restart VSF Link failure without MAD MAD VSX Introduction Secure Management and Maintenance OOBM port Management VRF Secure Management Protocols: AAA, SSH, HTTPS, RBAC Radius-based management auth (VSA) SNMP Web interface Configuration file management (Backup, restore, checkpoint and roll back) Operating System image management (backup and restore) Factory default/password recovery AOS-CX Management tools Intro to NetEdit NetEdit installation Basic monitoring with NetEdit AOS-CX Mobile App
Explore UK Business Essentials course for an in-depth understanding of business structures, taxation, and financial management in the UK. Ideal for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Security administrators who are responsible for using SaltStack SecOps to manage the security operations in their enterprise Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture of SaltStack Config and SaltStack SecOps Integrate SaltStack Config with directory services. Configure roles and permissions for users and groups to manage and use SaltStack SecOps Use targeting to ensure that the jobs run on the correct minion systems Use remote execution modules to install the packages, transfer files, manage services, and manage users on minion systems Manage configuration control on the minion systems with states, pillars, requisites, and declarations Use Jinja and YAML code to manage the minion systems with the state files Enforce the desired state across minion systems automatically Use SaltStack SecOps to update the compliance and vulnerability content libraries Use SaltStack SecOps to enforce compliance and remediation on the infrastructure with industry standards Use SaltStack SecOps to provide automated vulnerability scanning and remediation on your infrastructure This two-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in using VMware vRealize© Automation SaltStack© SecOps. SaltStack SecOps allows you to scan your system for compliance against security benchmarks, detect system vulnerabilities, and remediate your results. This course enables you to create the SaltStack SecOps custom compliance libraries and use SaltStack SecOps. In addition, this course provides you with the fundamentals of how to use VMware vRealize© Automation SaltStack© Config to install software and manage system configurations. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives SaltStack Config Architecture Identify the SaltStack Config deployment types Identify the components of SaltStack Config Describe the role of each SaltStack Config component SaltStack Config Security Describe local user authentication Describe LDAP and Active Directory authentication Describe the roles and permissions in vRealize Automation for SaltStack Config Describe the roles and permissions in SaltStack Config Describe the SecOps permissions in SaltStack Config Describe the advanced permissions available in SaltStack Config Targeting Minions Describe targeting and its importance Target minions by minion ID Target minions by glob Target minions by regular expressions Target minions by lists Target minions by compound matching Target minions by complex logical matching Remote Execution and Job Management Describe remote execution and its importance Describe functions and arguments Create and manage jobs Use the Activities dashboard Configuration Control Through States, Pillars, Requisites, and Declarations Define the SaltStack states Describe file management in SaltStack Config Create the SaltStack state files Identify the components of a SaltStack state Describe pillar data and the uses of pillar data Configure pillar data on the SaltStack Config master server Use pillar data in variables in the state files Describe the difference between IDs and names in the state files Use the correct execution order Use requisites in the state files Using Jinja and YAML Describe the SaltStack Config renderer system Use YAML in the state files Use Jinja in the state files Use Jinja conditionals, lists, and loops Using SaltStack SecOps Comply Describe the SaltStack SecOps Comply architecture Describe CIS and DISA STIG benchmarks Describe the SaltStack SecOps Comply security library Describe the remediation differences between SaltStack SecOps and VMware Carbon Black© Create and manage the policies Create and manage the custom checks Run assessments on the minion systems Use SaltStack SecOps to remediate the noncompliant systems Manage the SaltStack SecOps Comply configuration options Manage the benchmark content ingestion Using SaltStack SecOps Protect Describe Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) Use the Protect dashboard Create and manage the policies Update the vulnerability library Run the vulnerability scans Remediate the vulnerabilities Manage the vulnerability exemptions
Duration 5 Days 30 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: Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Use VMware vSphere Client⢠to manage certificates Use Identity Federation to configure VMware vCenter Server to use external identity sources Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority⢠to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi⢠host compliance Create and manage a content library for deploying virtual machines Manage VM resource usage with resource pools Monitor and analyze key performance indicators for compute, storage, and networking resources for ESXi hosts Optimize the performance in the vSphere environment, including vCenter Server This five-day course teaches you advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you configure and optimize the VMware vSphere© 7 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure, and you discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. Attend this course to deepen your understanding of vSphere and learn how its advanced features and controls can benefit your organization. As an exclusive benefit, those who participate in this course will receive additional premium recorded lecture material on vSphere security. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Network Scalability Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches Describe how VMware vSphere© Network I/O Control enhances performance Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow Storage Scalability Explain why VMware vSphere© VMFS is a high-performance, scalable file system Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration, VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness?, and vSphere APIs for I/O filtering Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies Create VMware vSAN? storage policies Recognize components of the VMware vSphere© Virtual Volumes? architecture Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control Host and Management Scalability Use the vSphere Client to manage vSphere certificates Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases Configure identity federation to allow vCenter Server to use external identity provider Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority Configure vSphere Trust Authority Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Create a local content library and subscribe to a published content library Deploy VMs from a content library Create and manage resource pools in a cluster Describe how scalable shares work CPU Optimization Explain the CPU scheduler operation and other features that affect CPU performance Explain NUMA and vNUMA support Use esxtop to monitor key CPU performance metrics Memory Optimization Explain ballooning, memory compression, transparent page sharing, and host-swapping techniques for memory reclamation when memory is overcommitted Use esxtop to monitor key memory performance metrics Storage Optimization Describe storage queue types and other factors that affect storage performance Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics Network Optimization Explain performance features of network adapters Explain the performance features of vSphere networking Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics vCenter Server Performance Optimization Describe the factors that influence vCenter Server performance Use VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? tools to monitor resource use Supplemental Content Appendix A: vSphere Auto Deploy Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© ESXi ? Image Builder CLI Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© Auto Deploy? Describe how an autodeployed ESXi host boots Configure a vSphere Auto Deploy environment Appendix B: vSphere Security Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols Describe virtual machine security features Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs Encrypt core dumps List VM encryption events and alarms
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineers Migration engineers Migration architects Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe core VMware HCX use cases and common triggers for mobility Describe the core components and features of VMware HCX Describe a real-life example of a VMware HCX project Identify all major Cloud Providers offering and supporting VMware HCX Describe the features of VMware HCX services Explain the different deployment types for VMware HCX and choose the correct components to deploy for a particular use case Understand the resource, network, and VMware ESXi⢠and VMware vCenter requirements for VMware HCX Install and configure VMware HCX Understand, deploy, and manage the HCX Service Mesh Understand Network Extension and Traffic Engineering Create Network Extension and enable Mobility Optimized Networking Understand WAN Optimization Understand the different migration types and be able to choose the best one for different applications and workloads Incorporate VMware HCX into a disaster recovery strategy Design a VMware HCX deployment for different use cases Manage the lifecycle of VMware HCX This four-day course gives you knowledge and practical exercises sufficient to manage VMware HCX© and to migrate virtual machines using VMware HCX. The course focuses on configuration and management of VMware HCX. The course equips system administrators with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence in migrating virtual machines. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware HCX Describe workload mobility challenges that VMware HCX addresses Recognize use cases for VMware HCX Identify all major Cloud providers offering and supporting VMware HCX HCX Services and Deployment Types Describe the functions of VMware HCX components Recognize the services provided by VMware HCX Recognize when to use different deployment types for VMware HCX Be able to choose which components to install and configure for a different VMware HCX service HCX Deployment Identify the resource, network, and ESXi/VMware vCenter server requirements for VMware HCX Understand the VMware vCenter user roles and access requirements Describe the installation workflow Install, activate, and configure VMware HCX manager Understand the compute and network profile requirements for VMware HCX and its services Create site pair, compute, and network profiles Describe and manage the HCX Service Mesh Create and configure a HCX Service Mesh Network Extension Describe network extension use case and benefits Compare the HCX-Network extension service with other solutions Examine Network Extension capabilities and topology Create a Network Extension Describe network traffic packet flow Describe Mobility Optimized Networking Enable Mobility Optimized Networking Describe the TCP Flow Conditioning and Application path resiliency feature of VMware HCX Recognize the key benefits of TCP flow conditioning and Application path resiliency Describe WAN optimization Workload Mobility Describe different migration types Recognize the limitation of each migration method and consideration when planning a migration Understand Bulk and Replication Assisted VMware HCX© vMotion© migration methods Migrate a VM using Bulk migration Describe cold and vMotion migration method Migrate a VM using HCX vMotion migration Examine non VMware vSphere© workload migration Migrate a VM using an OS assisted migration method Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Examine disaster recovery concepts Describe disaster recovery networks Plan and create disaster recovery networks Describe VM protection operations Protect, recover, and test recovery and reverse replication of a VM Understand VMware HCX and SRM integration and value HCX Lifecycle Management Backup and restore the VMware HCX manager Locate and access VMware HCX logs Troubleshoot VMware HCX Plan for VMware HCX manager and component updates Customer Design Scenarios Design a VMware HCX deployment Choose workload mobility methods for the migration Discuss customer requirements and proposed design Discuss components, services, and migration methods for the scenario