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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Successful students have experience and knowledge in IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance. Students also have experience designing and architecting solutions. Before attending this course, students must have previous experience deploying or administering Azure resources and strong conceptual knowledge of: Azure compute technologies such as VMs, containers and serverless solutions Azure virtual networking to include load balancers Azure Storage technologies (unstructured and databases) General application design concepts such as messaging and high availability This course teaches Azure Solution Architects how to design infrastructure solutions. Course topics cover governance, compute, application architecture, storage, data integration, authentication, networks, business continuity, and migrations. The course combines lecture with case studies to demonstrate basic architect design principles. Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have previous experience deploying or administering Azure resources and conceptual knowledge of: Azure Active Directory Azure compute technologies such as VMs, containers and serverless solutions Azure virtual networking to include load balancers Azure Storage technologies (unstructured and databases) General application design concepts such as messaging and high availability AZ-104T00 - Microsoft Azure Administrator 1 - Design governance Design for governance Design for management groups Design for subscriptions Design for resource groups Design for resource tags Design for Azure Policy Design for role-based access control (RBAC) Design for Azure landing zones 2 - Design an Azure compute solution Choose an Azure compute service Design for Azure Virtual Machines solutions Design for Azure Batch solutions Design for Azure App Service solutions Design for Azure Container Instances solutions Design for Azure Kubernetes Service solutions Design for Azure Functions solutions Design for Azure Logic Apps solutions 3 - Design a data storage solution for non-relational data Design for data storage Design for Azure storage accounts Design for data redundancy Design for Azure Blob Storage Design for Azure Files Design for Azure managed disks Design for storage security 4 - Design a data storage solution for relational data Design for Azure SQL Database Design for Azure SQL Managed Instance Design for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines Recommend a solution for database scalability Recommend a solution for database availability Design security for data at rest, data in motion, and data in use Design for Azure SQL Edge Design for Azure Cosmos DB and Table Storage 5 - Design data integration Design a data integration solution with Azure Data Factory Design a data integration solution with Azure Data Lake Design a data integration and analytic solution with Azure Databricks Design a data integration and analytic solution with Azure Synapse Analytics Design strategies for hot, warm, and cold data paths Design an Azure Stream Analytics solution for data analysis 6 - Design an application architecture Describe message and event scenarios Design a messaging solution Design an Azure Event Hubs messaging solution Design an event-driven solution Design a caching solution Design API integration Design an automated app deployment solution Design an app configuration management solution 7 - Design authentication and authorization solutions Design for identity and access management (IAM) Design for Microsoft Entra ID Design for Microsoft Entra business-to-business (B2B) Design for Azure Active Directory B2C (business-to-customer) Design for conditional access Design for identity protection Design for access reviews Design service principals for applications Design managed identities Design for Azure Key Vault 8 - Design a solution to log and monitor Azure resources Design for Azure Monitor data sources Design for Azure Monitor Logs (Log Analytics) workspaces Design for Azure Workbooks and Azure insights Design for Azure Data Explorer 9 - Design network solutions Recommend a network architecture solution based on workload requirements Design patterns for Azure network connectivity services Design outbound connectivity and routing Design for on-premises connectivity to Azure Virtual Network Choose an application delivery service Design for application delivery services Design for application protection services 10 - Design a solution for backup and disaster recovery Design for backup and recovery Design for Azure Backup Design for Azure blob backup and recovery Design for Azure files backup and recovery Design for Azure virtual machine backup and recovery Design for Azure SQL backup and recovery Design for Azure Site Recovery 11 - Design migrations Evaluate migration with the Cloud Adoption Framework Describe the Azure migration framework Assess your on-premises workloads Select a migration tool Migrate your structured data in databases Select an online storage migration tool for unstructured data Migrate offline data 12 - Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework Azure Well-Architected Framework pillars Cost optimization Operational excellence Performance efficiency Reliability Security 13 - Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Cost Optimization Develop cost-management discipline Design with a cost-efficiency mindset Design for usage optimization Design for rate optimization Monitor and optimize over time 14 - Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Operational excellence Embrace DevOps culture Establish development standards Evolve operations with observability Deploy with confidence Automate for efficiency Adopt safe deployment practices 15 - Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Performance efficiency Negotiate realistic performance targets Design to meet capacity requirements Achieve and sustain performance Improve efficiency through optimization 16 - Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Reliability Design for business requirements Design for resilience Design for recovery Design for operations Keep it simple 17 - Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Security Plan your security readiness Design to protect confidentiality Design to protect integrity Design to protect availability Sustain and evolve your security posture 18 - Getting started with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure Customer narrative Common blockers 19 - Prepare for successful cloud adoption with a well-defined strategy Customer narrative Capture strategic motivation Define objectives and key results Evaluate financial considerations Understand technical considerations Create a business case 20 - Prepare for cloud adoption with a data-driven plan Customer narrative 21 - Choose the best Azure landing zone to support your requirements for cloud operations Customer narrative Common operating models Design areas for Azure landing zones Design principles for Azure landing zones Journey to the target architecture Choose an Azure landing zone option Deploy the Azure landing zone accelerator Enhance your landing zone 22 - Migrate to Azure through repeatable processes and common tools Customer narrative Migration process Migration tools Common tech platforms 23 - Address tangible risks with the Govern methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure Customer narrative Govern methodology Corporate policies Governance disciplines Deploy a cloud governance foundation The Cost Management discipline 24 - Ensure stable operations and optimization across all supported workloads deployed to the cloud Establish business commitments Deploy an operations baseline Protect and recover Enhance an operations baseline Manage platform and workload specialization 25 - Innovate applications by using Azure cloud technologies Follow the innovation lifecycle Azure technologies for the build process Infuse your applications with AI Azure technologies for measuring business impact Azure technologies for the learn process 26 - Prepare for cloud security by using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure Customer narrative Methodology Security roles and responsibilities Simplify compliance and security Simplify security implementation Security tools and policies Additional course details: Nexus Humans AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions 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 AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions 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 novice database developers, database administrators, Business Intelligence developers, report creators, and application developers who have an understanding of relational database concepts and have basic Windows navigation skills. Overview Create single table SELECT queries Create multiple table SELECT queries Filter and sort data Insert, update, and delete data Query data using built-in functions Create queries that aggregate data Create subqueries Create queries that use table expressions Use UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT on multiple sets of data Implement window functions in queries Use PIVOT and GROUPING SETS in queries Use stored procedures in queries Add error handling to queries Use transactions in queries This five-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who wish to use the Transact-SQL language to query and configure Microsoft SQL Server. Students are typically database developers and database administrators, but might also be Business Intelligence developers, report creators, or application developers. In this course, students learn how to query single tables, join data from multiple tables, filter and sort data, modify data, use procedures and functions, and implement error handling. Prerequisites Basic understanding of relational databases. Basic Windows knowledge. Module 1: Introduction to Transact-SQL What is Transact-SQL The SELECT statement The WHERE clause Sorting results Calculations CASE expressions Module 2: Joining tables with Transact-SQL The JOIN clause Inner joins Outer joins Self joins and cross joins Module 3: Filtering and sorting results Implement the ORDER BY clause Filter data with the WHERE clause Limit the number of rows returned by a query Implement NULL logic Module 4: SQL Server data types Understand data types Implement string data types Implement temporal data types Module 5: Inserting, updating and deleting data Insert new records Update existing records Delete data Module 6: Using SQL Server functions with Transact-SQL Understand function types in SQL Server Convert data using functions Implement logical functions Work with NULL data using functions Module 7: Aggregating data with Transact-SQL Implement aggregation in SQL Server Group records in SQL Server Filter aggregated data Module 8: Implement subqueries with Transact-SQL Implement scalar and multi-valued sub-queries Implement correlated subqueries Implement existence checks with subqueries Module 9: Create queries that use table expressions Create views Create table-valued functions Implement derived tables Implement common table expressions Module 10: Use UNION, INTERSECT, EXCEPT and APPLY on multiple sets of data Write queries with the UNION operator Write queries with the INTERSECT and EXCEPT operators Write queries with the APPLY operator Module 11: Implement window functions in queries Understand window functions Impement window functions Module 12: Use PIVOT and grouping sets in queries Implement PIVOT in queries Implement grouping sets in queries Module 13: Use stored procedures in queries Query data with stored procedures Interact with stored procedures using input and output parameters Write simple stored procedures Pass dynamic SQL to SQL Server Module 14: Implement programming features in Transact-SQL Understand T-SQL programming elements Implement loops and conditions in T-SQL queries Module 15: Add error handling to queries Understand SQL Server error handling Implemet structured exception handling Module 16: Use transactions in queries Understand database transactions Implement transactions in T-SQL

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for To ensure success, students will need to be familiar with using personal computers and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. Students should also be comfortable working in the Windows environment and be able to manage information on their computers. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks in order to work with and analyse the data that is critical to the success of your organisation. This course is intended for those who wish to gain the foundational understanding of Excel that is necessary to create and work with electronic spreadsheets. Excel can help you organise, calculate, analyse, revise, update, and present your data. Getting Started with Excel Navigate the Excel User Interface Use Excel Commands Create and Save a Basic Workbook Enter and Edit Cell Data Fill Cells with Series of Data (AutoFill and Flash Fill) Use Excel Help Performing Calculations Create Worksheet Formulas Insert Functions and use Autocomplete Reuse Formulas and Functions Create an Absolute Reference Modifying a Worksheet Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows Move and Copy Data between Cells Search for and Replace Data Use Spellcheck and Proofing Formatting a Worksheet Apply Text Formats Apply Number Formats Align Cell Contents Apply and Copy Cell Styles Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks Preview and Print a Workbook Controlling Page Layout Adding Headers and Footers Set Print Titles and Print Ranges Managing Workbooks Manage Worksheets Insert and Delete Worksheets Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views Manage Workbook Properties

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is an IT, facilities or data centre operations professional working in and around the data centre and having the responsibility to achieve and improve high-availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Understand the design life cycle of data centres and the stages involved? Discuss the data centre requirements in great level of detail with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure that these requirements are met? Validate design plans, quotes and offers proposed by vendors/contractors? Understand redundancy levels for both the data centre design/setup and maintenance? Understand the various building considerations such as bullet proofing, mitigation of seismic activity, fire ratings and thermal stability? Understand how to install a raised floor that meets requirements, avoiding misalignment, level differences and leakage? Understand how to read a Single Line Electrical Diagram to identify and avoid the most common design issues? Choose the correct UPS and parallel configuration, learn and avoid classic parallel installation mistakes? Understand how to calculate battery banks, validate offered configurations to ensure they meet requirements? Understand what distance to keep to avoid EMF issues for human safety and equipment disturbances? Understand the fundamental cooling setup, CFM, Delta-T and other important factors? Understand contamination factors and limitations? Understand full details of fire suppression options, how to calculate gas content and verify installations? Understand how to measure data centre energy efficiency and how to improve it The course will bring participants to the level of a suitable sparring partner with suppliers. They will be able to verify offers provided by vendors for correctness, effectiveness and efficiency. Data Centre Design/Life Cycle Overview Overview of the phases of a data centre life cycle Planning, re-alignment and continuous improvement Standards and Rating Level Definitions Rating level history Difference between Uptime and TIA-942 Rating level definitions Redundancy options (N+1), 2N, 2(N+1) Concurrent Maintainability/Compartmentalisation Example configurations Substation and feed requirements Maintenance options Operational processes guidelines/standards Skill development Building Considerations Building location considerations Floor and hanging loads requirements Fire rating for walls and glass Blast protection Bullet proofing Forced entry protection Advanced Raised Floor & Suspended Ceiling Raised floor installation guidelines Techniques to install a proper and leveled raised access floor Common mistakes Choosing the right tiles and their locations Seismic-mitigating floor constructions Choosing the correct suspended ceiling Advanced Power Power infrastructure layout; Formulas which you should know for the data centre Single Line Electrical diagrams; how to read to ensure key components are present for protection Over current protection devices (MCB/MCCB/VCB/ACB/Fuses) definitions and what to use where Earth Leakage devices (RCB/RCD/ELCB/GFCI/ALCI/RCBO), definitions and what to use where Sizing of protective components Lightning strikes and surge protection devices (TVSS/SPD), how they operate, where to use and how to install Power cabling and cable run considerations PDU/DB setup and minimum requirements Generators; Generator types: Standy/Prime/Continuous Component make up and functions Fuel storage and calculation Paralleling of gen-sets Generator room/area requirements UPS Systems; Required specifications for UPS systems How to read data sheets and select the correct UPS Requirements for parallel configurations and avoid pitfalls such as single point of failures How parallel installation should be done, classic mistakes made by installers and how to avoid these Harmonic Filters; Active/Passive filters and their application Battery Banks; Battery bank terminology Designing battery banks, how to calculate, and double check the battery bank to be installed Battery charging pitfalls and ensuring the right charger is being installed and used Using parallel battery banks; how to properly install them, limitations and risks when using batteries in parallel How to test batteries correctly and make decisions on cell/block or string replacement Battery casing choices; ABS, V0, V1, V2 Alternative energy storage; flywheel, re-usable cell, compressed air UPS, etc. Advanced Electro Magnetic Fields Sources of EMF Difference between single, three phase and bus-bar EMF Options available to measure EMF and how to interpret the results from single-axes and composite measurements Guidance on safe distance for equipment and humans Calculation of EMF attenuation factor for shielding material permeability and saturation factors Advanced Cooling Important definitions; dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew-point, RH, sensible and latent heat Psychometric chart and ASHRAE recommendations Environmental class definitions and thermal specifications Temperature/humidity measurements guideline Heat dissipation methods Altitude impact on temperature intake to ICT equipment Floor plan setup for effective cooling Differences in tile surface and supporting structure and the air-flow performance impact Rack door construction and the flow performance impact Equipment Delta-T and its impact Optimising air flow Thermal units conversions Calculations for air volume displacement (CFM/CMH) Cooling capacity calculations Air-conditioning selection De- / humidifying options Air conditioning efficiency SHR impact on cost saving Efficiency indicator New cooling principle and techniques (Submerged, VSD/VRF/ECF/water- and air side economisers) Redundancy guidelines for air-conditioners avoiding classic misconceptions and mistakes for meeting ANSI/TIA-942 compliant designs Installation requirements Connections to fire panel and EPO Commissioning of air conditioners Set points and calibration CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Advanced Fire Protection The fire triangle and elements to stop a fire Detection systems in detail (VESDA, VIEW, smoke sensors) Considerations for installation of sensors Proper testing of smoke sensors Water based systems i.e. deluge, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action and why most of them don't work and how to detect this Details on Inert and Halocarbon systems and how to select the correct system for your data centre How to calculate the gas content ensuring the appropriate level is installed to suppress the fire including safety considerations Other requirements for gas systems such as release times, hold times, pipe install requirements and other important factors Requirements for the fire detection panel Installation verification, methods, what to check and how New advanced fire suppression technologies Design and Install Scalable Networking Cabling System ANSI/TIA942 cabling structure topology ToR, EoR Design Intelligent patching systems Installation best practice such as routing, bending radius, separation from power, containment fill ratio, fiber link loss calculator, bonding and grounding requirement Standard for telecommunications labeling and administration Environmental Specifications and Contamination Control Acoustic noise effects, regulations, specifications and limits Data centre contaminations and classifications Measurements, standards and limits Preventive measures and avoidance Data Centre Efficiency Business drivers to go Green High-availability or Green? Green guidelines and standards How to measure it and what are acceptable numbers compared to the general industry PUE classes defined by Green Grid and issues with PUE Techniques for saving energy in all parts of the data centre i.e. application/system level, cooling, power distribution Mock ExamEXAM: Certified Data Centre Specialist

This BigQuery Conversion course is for users of SQL. We cover the interface and licensing differences and additional capabilities. Highlights of BigQuery. We will cover the general SQL topics ( see our intermediate outline ) and point out where the differences are. You would be able to move to this platform easily.

Practical MySQL Course Intermediate, to leave you fully conversant with queries, DML and DDL statements. Hands-on, Practical MySQL Course Intermediate. PCWorkshops MySQL Course Intermediate Certificate. Max 4 people per course, we keep it personalised.

Course Overview Master the new functions and features of Microsoft Excel 2021 and learn how to use these new functions in your data reports, with this complete step-by-step video training course.  The New Functions in Excel 2021 course has been expertly designed to guide you through Excel 2021's new functions in the simplest way. Broken down into 10 key modules, you will learn how the UNIQUE, RANDARRAY and SEQUENCE functions work, how to filter data in a range or table, and much more. This practical training course will also walk you through how to use these new functions in data reports. This course is ideal for those who are already familiar with Excel and have experience using this software, who wish to familiarise with the latest functions of the 2021 version. Enrol today and add valuable spreadsheet management skills to your CV. This best selling New Functions in Excel 2021 has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth New Functions in Excel 2021 is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The New Functions in Excel 2021 is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The New Functions in Excel 2021 is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the New Functions in Excel 2021, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the New Functions in Excel 2021 will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the New Functions in Excel 2021 to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

Learn Azure Serverless Computing in a weekend with Azure Functions. This course covers core concepts such as serverless functions, event-driven applications, Azure Service Bus, database interaction, email sending, monitoring, transaction management, integrations, and more! Gain valuable and in-demand skills in Microsoft Azure's Serverless Computing.

In this course, you will learn how to create your own Azure Functions apps and visualize how full applications can be built using Azure Functions. We will also explore the tools needed to support development, both locally and in the Azure portal, and explore the different triggers, bindings, and deployment models that are possible.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who are experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration. Students should have a foundational knowledge of Windows PowerShell, which they can obtain by taking course 10961C: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell. In addition, this course provides scripting guidance for Microsoft Azure administrators and developers who support development environments and deployment processes. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Create advanced functions. Use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell. Handle script errors. Use XML, JSON, and custom formatted data. Manage Microsoft Azure resources Analyze and debug scripts Understand Windows PowerShell workflow. This course teaches students how to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell. Students will learn crucial scripting skills such as creating advanced functions, writing controller scripts, and handling script errors. Candidates will learn how to use PowerShell when working with Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Active Directory, IIS, Windows PowerShell Workflow, .NET resources, the REST API and XML, CSV & JSON formatted data files.This course replaces retired Microsoft course 10962. Module 1: Creating advanced functions Lesson 1: Converting a command into an advanced function Lesson 2: Creating a script module Lesson 3: Defining parameter attributes and input validation Lesson 4: Writing functions that accept pipeline input Lesson 5: Producing complex pipeline output Lesson 6: Using comment-based Help Lesson 7: Using Whatif and Confirm parameters Module 2: Using Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell Lesson 1: Using .NET Framework in PowerShell Lesson 2: Using REST API in PowerShell Module 3: Writing controller scripts Lesson 1: Understanding controller scripts Lesson 2: Writing controller scripts with a user interface Lesson 3: Writing controller scripts that create reports Module 4: Handling script errors Lesson 1: Understanding error handling Lesson 2: Handling errors in a script Module 5: Using XML, JSON, and custom-formatted data Lesson 1: Working with XML formatted data Lesson 2: Working with JSON formatted data Lesson 3: Working with custom-formatted data Module 6: Enhancing server management with Desired State Configuration and Just Enough Administration Lesson 1: Implementing Desired State Configuration Lesson 2: Implementing Just Enough Administration Module 7: Analyzing and debugging scripts Lesson 1: Debugging in Windows PowerShell Lesson 2: Analyzing and debugging an existing script Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow Lesson 1: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows Lesson 2: Running Windows PowerShell Workflows