Open Source Virtualization (LFS462) - Linux Foundation

Colleagues, the Open Source Virtualization (LFS462) from the  Linux Foundation takes a deep dive into KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and Xen, the most popular hypervisor virtualization technologies in the open source ecosystem, along with deployment and use of containers. This program provides KVM training from the ground up with a focus on QEMU and libvirt, as well as Xen. You will learn how these and other related open source components can be assembled to create a virtual IT infrastructure. There is a focus on practical deployment skills, securing the virtual infrastructure, and administering solutions, as well as detailed material about using containers. Lab exercises focus on virtual images and snapshots, deployment, VM creation and maintenance, integration with networking infrastructure, device pass-through and more. Skill-based training modules address: 1) Virtualization Overview, 2) KVM Quick-Start, 3) KVM Architecture and Relationship with Linux, 4) Running KVM Using QEMU, 5) libvirt, 6) Hardware Support, 7) Tuning for Performance, 8) KVM Security, 9) Xen Hypervisor Architecture, 10) Installing and Configuring Xen, 11) Administration of Xen domains, 12) Xen Performance and Tuning, 13) Xen Security, and 14) Working with Linux Containers.

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Cloud Foundry for Developers - Training & Certification (Linux Foundation - LFD232)

Colleagues, the Cloud Foundry Certified Developer (CFCD) program from the Linux Foundation [LFD232] is a professional cloud native developer certification. It’is the best way for developers to demonstrate cloud skills and expertise, and helps developers set themselves apart in a competitive job market. Earn your Cloud Foundry Developer Certification. This program teaches you how to use Cloud Foundry to build, deploy and manage a cloud-native microservices solution. Topics covered directly align with the knowledge domains tested by the Cloud Foundry Certified Developer exam and will substantially increase students’ ability to become certified. Skill-based training modules that will equip you to pass the cert exam include: 1)  Course Introduction, 2) CF Motivators, 3) Basic Definitions, 4) Technical Overview, 5) Core Themes, 6)  Logging and Metrics, 7) Resiliency, 8) Services, 9) Twelve-Factor Applications, 10) Log Drain Review, 11) Manipulating Routes, 12) App Execution and Security Groups, 13) Staging and Running, 14) Microservices, 15) Route Services, 16) Docker, 17) TCP Routing, 18) UAA and OAuth2, 19) Cascading Failure, 20) Distributed Tracing, 21) Application Lifecycle, and 22) Non-Breaking Changes. Lab exercises for this course will be conducted on your own Cloud Foundry instance. 

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Apache Kafka Professional Certification & Training

Colleagues, the Apache Kafka Certification Training helps you in learning the concepts about Kafka Architecture, Configuring Kafka Cluster, Kafka Producer, Kafka Consumer, Kafka Monitoring. Apache Kafka Certification Training is designed to provide insights into Integration of Kafka with Hadoop, Storm and Spark, understand Kafka Stream APIs, implement Twitter Streaming with Kafka, Flume through real life cases studies. Apache Kafka Certification Training is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful Kafka Big Data Developer. The training encompasses the fundamental concepts (such as Kafka Cluster and Kafka API) of Kafka and covers the advanced topics (such as Kafka Connect, Kafka streams, Kafka Integration with Hadoop, Storm and Spark) thereby enabling you to gain expertise in Apache Kafka. Gain high-demand and marketable skills in Kafka Concepts, Kafka Installation and Configuring Kafka Cluster. Training modules build your skills and enable you to get certified. They include: 1) Kafka Producer, 2) Kafka Consumer, 3) Kafka Internals, 4) Kafka Cluster Architectures & Administering Kafka, 5) Kafka Monitoring and Kafka Connect, 6) Kafka Stream Processing, 7) Integration of Kafka With Hadoop, Storm and Spark, 8) Integration of Kafka With Talend and Cassandra, 9) Kafka In-Class Project, and 10) Certification Project.

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/2c7j7zd8 

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Mastering Git and GitHub

Dev and DevOps colleagues, the Mastering Git and GitHub program provide expertise in Git tools. The program covers different components of Git and GitHub and how they are used in software development operations. The course consists of important concepts like branching & merging, how to deal with conflicts, rebasing, merge strategies, Git workflows. It begins with fundamental concepts like Git branch, commits and progresses to advanced topics like design and Git workflow. The course consists of important concepts like: branching & merging, how to deal with conflicts, rebasing, merge strategies, Git workflows and so on. You will get an in-depth knowledge of these concepts and will be able to work on related demos. The course creates an understanding about how the industry uses Git in Real-Time Projects. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Introduction to Git, 2) Getting Started with Git and its Architecture, 3) Branching and Merging, 4) Git Methodology, 5) Remote Repositories, and 6) Git plugin with IDE (Eclipse).

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://fxo.co/AEaI  

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Developing Applications For Linux - Linux Foundation (LFD401 Training)

OSS Colleagues, the Developing Applications For Linux - Linux Foundation (LFD401 Training) will equip you to develop applications for Linux. This comprehensive program is for experienced developers. Students should be proficient in C programming and be familiar with basic Linux utilities and text editors. Skill-based training modules cover: 1) OSS Projects, 2) Compilers, 3) Libraries, 4) Source Control, 5) Debugging Tools and Core Dumps, 6) System Calls, 7) Memory Management and Allocation, 8) Filesystems in Linux, 9) File I/O, 10) Advanced File Operations, 11) Processes, 12) Pipes and Fifos,13) Asynchronous I/O, 14) Signals, 15) POSIX Threads, 16) Networking and Sockets (Addresses and Hosts, Ports and Protocols, Clients, Servers, Input/Output Operations, Options, Multiplexing and Concurrent Servers, Netlink Sockets), 17) Inter Process Communication, 18) Shared Memory, and 18) Semaphores and Message Queues.

Register today. Two live virtual instructor-led classes: https://tinyurl.com/2x3fwua9  (June 1-4 & July 12-15, 2021)

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CompTIA Linux+ Certification Training (XK0-004 Exam)

OSS colleagues,  this  Linux training program will prepare you for the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) exam. You will be ready to work on installation processes, network configurations, security and troubleshooting, and automating processes with scripting. For system administrators, Linux+ certification is a benchmark for working in different IT functions, including cloud computing, server administration, Internet-of-things, mobile, and supercomputing. Skill-based training modules mapped to the XKO-004 exam include:  1) Introduction, 2) Foundations, 3) Linux Filesystems, 4) Servers, Shell, and Boot Process, 5) Processes and Tasks, 6) Network Configurations, and 7) Conclusion. The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:: Linux+ and LPIC-1 Guide to Linux Certification. Upon completion of the course, you will be given a voucher to CompTIA™ Linux+ (XK0-004) certification exam.

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/2d4kvfyt 

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Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep

Colleagues, the Complete Project Manager with CAPM® and PMP® Prep program provides you with a thorough understanding of project management and presents material sequentially as it will likely occur in actual projects. Gain a thorough understanding of how to apply project management concepts, in addition to any specific variations between them. Key and critical topics are explored in-depth as they are appropriate for a more intermediate and advanced level understanding. This course is based on PMI's (Project Management Institute) “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK® Guide), which establishes the international standard regarding the project management discipline. This course meets or exceeds the requirements for those interested in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and PMP certifications. If you are interested in earning the CAPM and PMP credentials, you must schedule and pay for the exams on your own after course completion. The GES251 program includes: 1) Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep, and 2) Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep. 

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/yb7y6w3m 

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Cisco CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410

Colleagues, the Cisco CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410 certification and training program will take your networking career to new heights. Master the skills required to qualify for professional-level roles in advanced routing and services with this video-based, online certification prep course. This self-paced course includes easy-to-digest lessons, study tools to assess your progress, and four complete practice tests to fully prepare you for the ENARSI 300-410 exam. The foundational knowledge recommended for this course can be obtained by taking the CCNA 200-301 and CCNP Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 certification training courses. You will be equipped to pass the ENARSI 300-410 cert exam: Layer 3 (35%),  VPN (20%), Infrastructure SEcurity (20%) and Infrastructure Services (20%).  Skill-based training modules will include: 1) Configure and troubleshoot OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, 2) Route manipulation and redistribution, 3) Cisco VPN services, 4) MPLS and DMVPN (e.g., Layer 3 VPN), 5) IPv6 first-hop security, 6) Cisco router security, 7) Infrastructure security and services (e.g., troubleshooting using IOS), 8) SNMP and DHCP, 8) NetFlow, and 9) Cisco DNA Center Assurance. 

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/mvkh9a9x 

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Cisco Certified DevNet Associate DEVASC 200-901

Colleagues, the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate DEVASC 200-901 program correlates directly to the DEVASC 200-901 exam blueprint, which lays out the skills needed to operate within the current world of infrastructure automation and programmability, while also preparing them for a successful exam experience. Each of the 31 lessons directly maps to the exam blueprint and covers the core technologies and concepts needed for exam success. In addition, many of the labs and demonstrations will show you simple and practical uses of infrastructure programmability techniques.Skill-based training modules include: 1) Software Development and Design, 2) Python Fundamentals for DEVASC, 3) Understanding and Using APIs, 4) Application Deployment and Security, 5) Network Fundamentals, 6) Infrastructure and Automation, and 7) Developing on Cisco Platforms. Whether you are preparing for the DEVASC 200-901 exam, or simply looking to expand your understanding of concepts and strategies for operating your infrastructure effectively in the ever-changing digital landscape, this course will provide practical tools and techniques to support your career and exam aspirations.

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/jjpnusjk 

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Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Training

Colleagues, become a certified Google Associate Cloud Engineer through this program led by cloud and security expert Michael Shannon, provides all the study tools and practice exams you will need to prepare for the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer exam. Gain hands-on labs and lessons designed to build sought-after skills, including how to deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud projects on Google Cloud Platform. The objectives on the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer exam included in this program are: 1) Setting up a cloud solution environment, including projects and accounts, 2) Managing billing configuration, 3) Installing and configuring Command Line Interface, 3) Planning and configuring a cloud solution (e.g., compute and storage), 4) Deploying and implementing compute (including Google Kubernetes Engine), database, storage, and networking services, 5) Using GCP Deployment Manager, 6) Monitoring and logging to maximize the success of a cloud solution, and 7) Managing Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/34vz7s5a 

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Linux Administration Certification & Training

Colleagues, the Linux Administration Certification and Training program covers all the concepts on administration methods in Linux. Starting from Linux installation to security administration, networking concepts, file system management, system services, Kernel services, Linux configuration. This program also equips you to pass the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam.  The Linux Administration Certification Training is designed to help you become a Linux Admin Expert. Skill-based training modules will address: Installation and Initialisation, Package management & Process monitoring, Services, Utilities, Important Files and Directories, System services, User Administration, File System Security and Management, Advanced File System Management, Server Configurations, Shell Scripting and Kerberos, Configuring SMB Service, SMTP service and Virtualization, Advanced Security and Networking Concepts, Database Configuration and IPv6 configuration, Kickstart Installation.

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Probability and Statistics for Data Science with R

Colleagues, the Probability and Statistics for Data Science with R program introduces you to the discipline of statistics as a science of understanding and analyzing data. Start off with the basics of R and exploring data, then move on to understanding uncertainty, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, then modeling with simple and multiple regression to learn how to use data to make inferences and conclusions about real world phenomena. R is a popular programming language for statistical computing. R is growing rapidly because you can use it for free and users can submit new packages to expand functionality. You can use text interfaces or download your own graphical interfaces making R highly customizable! Learning how to use R will give you a long term advantage for any of your work in statistics or data science as R continues to grow worldwide.  Skill-based training modules will equip you in the following areas: 1) Graphing and Summarizing Data, 2) Measures of Association and Regression, 3) Collecting Data, 4) Basic Probability, 5) Random Variables, 6) Sampling Distributions, 7) Confidence Intervals, 8) Hypothesis Testing, 9) Analysis of Two-way Tables, and 10) Inference for Regression. 

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/5yrbc9sb 

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CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google

Colleagues, ehe CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google is a six-module program will train you to be a Certificated Professional Installer (CPI) of radios which utilize the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band to provide communications infrastructure. Expect to leave this training with the skills you need to get started as a Certified Professional Installer. Through a mix of video lectures, step-by-step explanations, and quizzes, the program will introduce you to CBRS terminology and concepts, the role of a CPI, and how to fulfill your responsibilities to determine installation parameters, provide information to the Spectrum Access System (SAS). You will receive your CPI credentials and your information will be automatically registered with WinnForum. Training modules include: 1) What is CBRS? Overview of shared spectrum and terminology, 2) The role of CPIs in CBRS: What are CPIs and why are they needed?, 3) Background on CBRS: Terminology and concepts, and 4) How to do the CPI Bob: Detailed information on how to fulfill your responsibilities. The CPI Package includes: 1. This six-module training in Coursera, graded assessments and additional resources, 2. Registration to the online certification exam. You will be guided to register on ProctorU once you complete this training, 3. Delivery of your CPI digital certificate to use when installing CBRS devices with any SAS, and 4. Registration in the WInnForum database of your details and credentials.

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/7rxv5b4s 

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Introduction to Financial Accounting (Wharton Online)

Finance colleagues, join over 234k students enrolled in the Introduction to Financial Accounting program from the Wharton School. Read the three most common financial statements: the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Acquire high-demand skills in Financial Accounting, (general) Accounting, Financial Statements and Balance Sheets. The four training modules address:1) Introduction and Balance Sheet: Read and to understand books written in the language (in our case, financial statements.). Start with an overview of financial reporting. What types of reports are required? Who makes the rules? Who enforces the rules? Then, we will cover the balance sheet equation and define/discuss Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders' Equity, 2) Accrual Accounting and the Income Statement: Address  Accrual Accounting and its impact on Income Statement accounts: Revenues and Expenses. Then adjust entries, which are needed to prepare our internal books for the upcoming financial statements. Then close entries and prepare the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, 3) Cash Flows: Prepare and analyze the Statement of Cash Flows. The address the differences between Earnings, Cash from Operations, EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow, and 4) Ratio Analysis and Final Exam: While we will define and discuss a number of ratios, they will all basically involve dividing one accounting number by another and what those ratios mean will involve a deep understanding of Balance Sheet and Income Statement.

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Certified Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ Certification - 10% Discount [Corporate Finance Institute

Colleagues, the Corporate Finance Institute’s Certified Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ Certification bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by credit analysts and those in commercial banking on a daily basis. This program never expires and gives you full access to 17 courses and certificates. Enroll today and start gaining a competitive edge in commercial banking with advanced knowledge, real-world analysis skills, and career confidence. Suggested prerequisites: Fundamentals of Credit, Accounting Fundamentals, and Forms of Business Structure. Learning modules include: 1) The 5 C's of Credit, 2) Reading Business Financial Information, 3) Evaluating a Business Plans, 4) Assessing Drivers of Business Growth, 5) Assessing Management, 6) Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis, 7) Financial Analysis Fundamentals, 8) Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, 9) Loan Security, 10) Loan Covenants, 11) Credit Administration and Documentation, 12) Account Monitoring and Warning Signs, 13) Business Writing Fundamentals, and 14) Completing a Credit Application.

Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/y3twodq9 (10% Coupon “CFIPartner10”)

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Linux Kernel and Development (Linux Foundation - LFD420)

Colleagues, the Linux Kernel Internals and Development (Linux Foundation - LFD420) program provides experienced programmers with a solid understanding of the Linux kernel. In addition to a detailed look at the theory and philosophy behind the Linux kernel, you’ll also participate in extensive hands-on exercises and demonstrations designed to give you the necessary tools to develop and debug Linux kernel code. The core skills you will acquire include Linux kernel architecture, kernel algorithms, hardware and memory management, modularization techniques and debugging, and how to efficiently work with the kernel developer community. Specific training modules are How to Work in OSS Projects, Kernel Architecture, Kernel Programming Preview, Kernel Initialization, Kernel Configuration and Compilation, System Calls, Race Conditions and Synchronization Methods, SMP and Threads, Process Limits and Capabilities, Monitoring and Debugging, Scheduling, Memory Addressing, Huge Pages, Memory Allocation, Process Address Space, Disk Caches and Swapping, Device Drivers, and Signals. 

Enroll today (individuals & teams welcome): https://tinyurl.com/j3h6j693 

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