What are the Top 3 strategies to advance your Google Cloud Platform career?

Colleagues, on average Google Certified Professional Cloud Architects earn $169,029 per year according to the Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Report (2021). First, Get Certified: A high quality cert from a reputable vendor or professional association may boost your income by 5%-10%. Our top pick is the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification Training - curated by top industry experts. It gives you a solid foundation to appear for the Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam. Next, Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer - prepare for the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer exam. Get hands-on labs and lessons designed to build sought-after skills, including how to deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud projects on Google Cloud Platform. And if you are new to GCP we suggest Getting Started with Google Cloud Platform - learn the basics of Google Cloud and understand cloud-first strategies are being replaced by cloud-only strategies, and for companies who haven’t begun migration, Introduction to Cloud Computing - Starting in GCP, Security and Monitoring, Foundational Services, Application Development and Deployment, Automation and Operations. Second, Get Published: Write a 1-2 page article on Best Practices or Industry Trends for DevPlan’s GCP portal, Medium, LinkedIn Articles or Technology.org. Third, Get Connected: Join the Google Cloud Community Group Then, register on the Google Cloud Developer Center. Finally share your insights on the A Cloud Guru - Let’s Talk Cloud Forum. 

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• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification Training

• Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

• Getting Started with Google Cloud Platform

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Discover the Top 3 strategies Linux System Admin success

Colleagues, Glassdoor estimates the average compensation for a Linux Systems Administrator in the US at $106,726. We highly recognized professional certification can increase this figure by 5%-8%. First,Get Certified. The Linux for System Engineers (LFS311) program which enables you to become a Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE ). The need for sysadmins with advanced administration and networking skills has never been greater, and competition for people with experience is fierce. Next, Advanced Linux for System Administration (LFS311) will equip you to become a Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE ). Finally, the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam demonstrates a user’s expertise and skills in fundamental information technology functions, especially in cloud computing. Second, Get Published. Write a 1-2 page article on Best Practices or Programming Tips and Trends for Medium, LinkedIn Articles or Technology.org. Third, Get Connected. Subscribe to the LinuxQuestions.org Q&A community. Join the Linux Foundation Forums. And register for the Red Hat Discussions. 

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• Linux for System Engineers 

• Advanced Linux for System Administration

• Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)

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Cisco CCNA 200-301 (certification training)

Colleagues, this certification training program for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam will equip you to accelerate your networking career and income.Wendell Odom, best-selling author of the CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guides, provides more than 15 hours of video training detailing what to expect on the CCNA 200-301 exam. This is an essential course for anyone interested in passing the CCNA exam. Begin by studying key exam strategies: Understanding the Cisco CCNA Certification, Exam Preparation Tools, Managing Time Pressure on the CCNA Exam, How to Best Use this Exam Prep Product. Then move to deep technical dive on each exam domain: Domain 1: Network Fundamentals, Domain 2: Network Access, Domain 3: IP Connectivity, Domain 4: IP Services,  Domain 5: Security Fundamentals, and Domain 6: Automation and Programmability.

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Docker Containers (Training)

Colleagues, the Docker Containers training program leads to increased career and earnings growth. Learn to Run, stop, and restart Docker containers, Install Docker on standard Linux or specialized container operating systems, Set up a private OpenShift installation on Windows, Mac, or Linux with minishift and a private Docker Registry or use OpenShift Registry, Create, run, and investigate Docker images and containers, Pull and push containers between local systems and Docker registries, Integrate Docker containers with host networking and storage, Orchestrate multiple containers into complex applications with Kubernetes, Build a Docker container to simplify application deployment, Launch a containerized application in OpenShift, Employ best practices when developing containerized applications, Create interesting and powerful containers, and Investigate Docker supporting technology that is on the horizon. Skill-based lessons include: 1) Welcome to Docker Containers and Beyond, 2) Getting Docker Software, 3) Using Docker Registries, 4) Starting Up Containers, 5) Making Docker Images from Containers, 6) Building Docker Images, 7) Building Docker Images, 8) Tips for Building Containers, 9) Tips for Building Containers, 10) Digging into Advanced Networking and Storage, 11) Keeping Your Docker Build System Healthy, 12) Digging into Advanced Networking and Storage, 13) Running Super Privileged Containers, and 14) Going Further with Docker. 

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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900 certification training)

Colleagues, the average salary for a Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate is according to the Global Knowledge 2021 Skills and Salary Report. This Microsoft Azure Fundamentals training program will equip you to pass the AZ-900 certification exam. It includes 5 hours of expert-led videos organized by exam objective to help make the most of your study time lessons targeted to cover every skill measured on the November , l2020 update of the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam, hands-on labs that simulate on-the-job experience with cloud services and cloud-based solutions, self-study tools, such as flashcards to master key terms, and quizzes to self-assess your progress, four complete practice tests to ensure you are ready to take theAZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam with confidence and 1 year of access. This comprehensive training course covers every skill measured on the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam, including but not limited to:Identifying the benefits of cloud computing, such as High Availability, Scalability, Elasticity, Agility, and Disaster Recovery, Differentiating between cloud services (e.g., the shared responsibility model, infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and serverless computing), Differentiating between types of cloud computing (e.g., public, private, and hybrid cloud) and identifying a service type based on a use case, Identifying core Azure services and architectural components, Defining the benefits and usage of core resources available in Azure, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Virtual Networks, Container (blob) storage, Cosmos DB, and Azure Marketplace as well as the function and benefits of core Azure solutions and management tools, such as IoT Central, Azure Sphere, and HDInsight, Azure portal, and Azure Advisor, Understanding the function and benefits of Azure network security and general security features, Defining the function and benefits of Azure identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features, Identifying the uses and benefits of privacy and compliance resources, such as  Online Service Terms (OST), the Data Protection Amendment (DPA), and the Trust Center, and Understanding Azure pricing, service level agreements (SLAs), and service life cycles.

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PMP Certification Course and Practice Test

Colleagues, according to the Global Knowledge 2021 Salary and Skills Report certified PMPs earn an average salary of $148,906 - some 25% above their non-certified peers. This PMP training program consists of lessons that correspond to each topic of the PMP syllabus to prepare the student for the content in the PMP exam. The exam covers content from the PMBOK Guide, Agile concepts and workflows, which are all fully explained in this course. At the end of each section is a practice quiz, and there are more than 250 flash cards for students to test their knowledge.Skill-based training modules mapped to the PMP certification exam objectives include: 1) Getting Prepared for the PMP Exam, 2) Learning Foundational Concepts, 3) Project Integration Management, 4) Project Scope Management, 5) Project Schedule Management - Parts I & II, 6) Project Cost Management, 7) Project Quality Management, 8) Project Resource Management - Parts I & II, 9) Project Communications Management, 10) Project Risk Management, 11) Project Procurement Management, and 12) Project Stakeholder Management. 

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Red Hat Certified Engineer (EX294 RHEL 8)

Colleagues, according to Talent.com the average salary for a  Red Hat Certified Engineer is $123.500. The Red Hat Certified Engineer - Professional training program provides you with hands-on experience managing multiple systems using Red Hat® Ansible® Engine, in addition to executing common system administration tasks across a variety of systems with Ansible. This course also includes exclusive access to Pearson Test Prep practice exams to fully prepare you for the Red Hat Certified Engineer RHCE EX294 exam. With the lab-based, real-world projects included in this course, you’ll learn how to automate Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® tasks, integrate Red Hat emerging technologies, and apply automation for efficiency and innovation, among other sought-after skills. Anyone planning to take the RHCE EX294 exam to become a Red Hat Certified Engineer or who is about to become noncurrent and wishes to recertify, experienced Linux IT professionals who currently have RHCSA certification and are interested in earning an RHCE certification, anyone on the path to becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), Red Hat's highest level of certification, and systems administrators who want to demonstrate competency in managing multiple systems, as well as IT professionals who work in a DevOps environment and want to demonstrate competency in automating their workload. This program covers the full range of topics tested on the RHCE EX294 exam, including: 1) Deploying, configuring, and managing all required systems, 2) Managing users, groups, and security, 3) Understanding and working with core components of Ansible, including inventories, modules, variables, plays, configuration files, facts,, 4) Completing all steps required to install and configure an Ansible control nodes, 5) Configuring Ansible managed nodes, 6) Creating Ansible plays and playbooks, using Ansible Vault to protect sensitive data, 7) Managing RHEL 8 with Ansible, 8) Setting up a Managed IT Environment, 9) Using Ad Hoc Commands and Playbooks to manage RHEL 8 Servers, and 10) Managing software configurations with Ansible.

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Expert JavaScript (Training)

Colleagues, the Expert JavaScript program will enable you to write elegant JS ES6+ code for the Web, Backend, and Lambdas.  Go beyond the basics and learn about the concepts that are hard to find in an average JavaScript book or video but are essential to mastering the language. The program covers several approaches to writing asynchronous JavaScript that can be leveraged to call APIs or long-running functions without freezing the A61. Learn how to write elegant JS code with ES6 syntax for use in web apps, node backend, or lambdas. Obtain a deeper understanding of advanced concepts such as Promises, Async/Await, Apply/Call/Bind, and frequently used design patterns for writing performant, bug-free, and maintainable code, gain clarity on vanilla JavaScript concepts so you can focus on learning modern web frameworks without getting lost, and understand how you can develop and publish your own open-source JavaScript libraries. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Understand Objects, Hoisting, and Execution - explore out-of-the-box features, understand Execution Context, uncover two phases of running JS code, learn about variable environments, understand Scope Chain; 2) Discover Functions and IIFEs - discover functions in JS, difference between objects and functions, learn about IIFEs, explore different ways to use IIFEs; 3) Use Closures, Apply/Call/Bind - understand "this" and closuresearn how IIFEs come to the rescue, use Apply/Call/Bind methods; 4) Review ES6 Syntax - difference between Var, Const, and Let, use Template Strings and Object Literals, understand Arrow Functions syntax, accept default params, uncover the Spread operator and re-structure an array and object; 5) Learn ES6 Array Methods - understand the anatomy of ES6 array methods, explore several array methods in ES6; 6) Work with Classes and Inheritance - learn about Prototypes and the Prototype Chain, prototypical Inheritance works, understand the old way of creating classes and learn the new way to create classes; 7)  Learn Async Programming - JavaScript Event Loop, learn how callbacks and Promises work, several ways of using Promises, ways to use Async/Await, Decide between callbacks, Promises, and Async/Await; and 8) Publish a Library to NPM - set up a new library using base-npm-libmplement features in the new library, build the library using Webpack and Babel, publish the library to public NPM and test the published library. 

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Back-End Engineer

Colleagues, the Back-End Engineer certificate program will equip you with Node.JS, Express.JS, PostgreSQL, Back-End, SQL, Security skills to advance your career. You will start by programming servers and client-side interfaces, then level up to designing databases. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to start your career as a back-end engineer. Learn to use JavaScript tools like Node.js and Express.js to build interactive web apps and ensure personalization and security for the people using your web apps. In Codestrips, you'll build a back-end to support a small comic strip creation app. Using Express.js and Node-SQLite, create a new database, build the proper table, and create GET and POST routes to provide access to and the ability to create new comic strips. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Setting Up a Dev Environment, 2) Web Development Fundamentals, 3) JavaScript Syntax, 4) Building Interactive Websites with JavaScript, 5) Git and Github, 6) Portfolio Project: Mixed Messages, 7) Basics of Back-End Development, 8) Async JavaScript and HTTP R, equests, 9) Build a Back-End with Express.jsLearn how to create back-end servers and APIs in JavaScript using the popular Express.js framework, 10) Portfolio Project: Personal Budget, 11) Database Basics, 12) Working with Databases, 13) Designing Relational Databases, 14) Advanced PostgreSQL, 15) Connecting a Database to a Server, 16) Deploying a Server, 17) JavaScript Testing, 18) Software Design Principles, 19) API Development with Swagger and OpenAPI, 20) Web Security Fundamentals, 21) User Authentication and Authorization, 22) Data Security, 23) Common Attacks on Web Applications, 24) Operating Systems Fundamentals, 25) Caching and CDNs, 26) Scalability, 27) DevOps Fundamentals, 28) Portfolio Project: - Photo Caption Contest, 29) Linear Data Structures, 30) Complex Data Structures, 31) Algorithms, and 32) Search and Graph Search Algorithms. 

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Linux Web Operations

Colleagues, the Linux Web Operations program is based upon a full stack example of a Python web application hosted in the AWS cloud, each lesson begins with general principles and uses command line examples to reinforce the concepts. According to GlassDoor average compensation for a Linux Developer in the US is $119,656. The program covers web, application, and database servers; DNS records and servers; exchanging confidential and authenticated messages using cryptography; Ansible for orchestration and configuration management; working with APIs; and running applications in Docker containers. Learn to design web applications for high availability, interact with APIs and debug problems with HTTP, configure Apache and Nginx web servers, extend Nginx with Lua scripts, configure master and slave DNS, update DNS dynamically, configure an HAProxy Load Balancer, configure MySQL master/slave replication, run applications in Docker containers, configure applications automatically using Ansibles, and use SSH, OpenSSL, and GPG to provide data integrity and confidentiality. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Web Applications, 2) Databases, 3) Web Servers and Load Balancers, 4) DNS, 5) Monitoring, 6) Configuration Management, 7) Cryptography, and 8) Docker Containers and Dockerfiles.

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Linux Foundation Certified Engineer - LFCE (Training)

Colleagues, Payscale estimates the average US salary for Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) is about  $119,287 per year. This Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) training program has 10 hours of comprehensive video training—which includes whiteboard concept teaching, live CLI work, screencast teaching, hands-on labs, and practice exam walkthroughs—so you have everything you need to study for and pass the LFCE exam. This course will give you practical and reliable training so you get all the information you need to pass the LFCE exam, as well as the real-world experience you need to fully understand concepts and practice your skills. This comprehensive training includes 10+ hours of video courses, whiteboard instruction to help you grasp difficult concepts, CLI instruction so you can see Linux in action and multiple practice labs. Training modules include: 1) Managing Networking - Network Administration, Network Monitoring & Reporting, Implementing Packet Filtering, Managing Remote Access, Configuring NFS File Sharing; 2)  Managing File Services - Configuring Samba File Sharing, Configuring FTP Servers, Setting up Automount; 3) Managing Web Services - Managing Apache, Managing Apache Security Features, Squid Proxy Server and Nginx; 4) Managing Mail Services - Configuring an SMTP Server, Configuring a POP/IMAP Server; and 5) Managing Infrastructure Services, DNS Server, DHCP, Network Time, Docker Containers and Installing an IPA Server. 

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Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer (Course and Practice Test)

Colleagues, the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer  program provides a exploration into the foundational concepts of cloud computing, Google Cloud Platform, and all the objectives and sub-objectives of the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer certification, including demonstrations of the deployment of applications, monitoring of operations of multiple projects. Training modules include: 1) Introducing Google Cloud Computing - familiarizes the viewer with virtualization technologies, which is at the heart of cloud computing. The cloud service types and deployment models are covered, as well as an introduction to GCP core services like Computing, Hosting, Storage, Networking, Database, and Big Data, finishing up with Machine Learning services, 2) Setting up a Cloud Solution Environment -  setting up Cloud Projects and Accounts among other important early lifecycle tasks and best practices. Exploring important billing concepts and practices, and installing and configuring the command line interface through the Cloud SDK download are also covered, 3) Planning and Configuring a Cloud Solution -  planning the deployment of compute, database, and storage solutions, 4) Deploying and Implementing a Cloud Solutions - 22 live demonstrations with more than two hours of hands-on labs. It covers all of the exam objectives for configuring compute, database, and storage services, as well as networking and other services like Google Cloud Launcher., and 5) Ensuring Successful Operation of a Cloud Solution.” discusses monitoring and logging–primarily with Stackdriver; and then the critical Identity and Access Management (IAM service) with both predefined and custom roles configured in both the Console and Google Cloud Shell.

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Top 5 Linux Developer Certification & Training Programs

Colleagues, the Linux Software Market 2022 report from Industry Research is projected to reach $13.780B USD by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 15.9%. ZipRecruiter estimates average annual Linux Software Engineer salaries in the US at $111, 783.  Our first pick is the Introduction to Linux, Open Source Development, and GIT (LFD301) program - acquire high-demand skills in Open Source Software, Why Use Open Source Software?, Examples of Successful OSS Projects, How to Work in OSS Projects, Continuous Integration, OSS Licensing and Legal Issues, Leadership vs Control and Why Projects Fail, Respecting and Encouraging Diversity in OSS, GitHub and Other Hosting Providers, Linux and the Operating System, Graphical Environments and Interfaces, System Administration, Text Editors, Shells, bash, and the Command Line, Filesystem Layout, Partitions, Paths and Links, System Initialization, Memory, Networking, Command Details, Users and Groups, Linux Filesystems, Essential Command Line Tools, Bash Scripting, Files and Filesystems, Compiling, Linking and Libraries, Java Installation and Environment, Building RPM and Debian Packages, Introduction to GIT, Git Installation, Git and Revision Control Systems, Using Git: - an Example, Git Concepts and Architecture, Managing Files and the Index, Commits, Branches, Diffs, Merges, Managing Local and Remote Repositories, Using Patches, and Advanced Git Interfaces: Gerrit. Next, Linux Kernel Internals and Development (LFD420) -  Linux architecture, the basic methods for developing on the kernel, and how to efficiently work with the Linux developer community, Kernel Architecture, Initialization, Configuration and Compilation, System Calls, Style and General Considerations, Race Conditions and Synchronization Methods, SMP and Threads, Processes, 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. Third, Embedded Linux Development (LFD450) - How to Work in OSS Projects, Embedded and Real-Time Systems Concepts, Cross-Development Environments: Goals and Needs, Kbuild System, Cross-Development Toolchain, QEMU, Booting a Target Development Board from uSD over Ethernet, along with Boot loaders and U-Boot, Kernel Configuration, Compilation, Booting, Device Drivers, Device Trees, Filesystem Packaging, Build Target Root Filesystem, Root Filesystem Choices, Configuring uClibc, Build BusyBox Utility Suite, perform Kernel Monitoring and Debugging, manage Memory Technology Devices (Flash Memory Filesystems), work with Compressed File systems, perform System Upgrades and Real-Time Extensions.

Finally, two intermediate-to-advanced level programs. Linux Performance Tuning (LFS426) - industry configuration best practices, the best tried-and-true optimization performance tuning tools and techniques, how to manually optimize the kernel’s behavior, tracing, profiling and instrumentation techniques across a wide range of conditions. It prepares you to use all the tools and techniques you need to keep your Linux systems running at optimal levels. These techniques and tools have been developed and tested in the most demanding high-performance computing environments. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Performance Optimization Principles, 2) Benchmarking, 3) Tuning Interfaces, 4) Monitoring Interfaces, 5) Profiling Techniques and Tools, 6) Tracing Tools, 7) CPU Subsystem, 8) Power Management, 8) Process Scheduling, 9) Memory Subsystem, 10) NUMA Optimizations, 11) I/O Subsystem, 12) Local Filesystems, 13) Network Filesystems, 14) Storage and IO, 15) Analyzing the I/O Subsystem, 16) Network Subsystem Optimization, and  17) Virtualization.  Finally, Cloud Foundry Certified Developer (CFCD) (LFD232)  - enables 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: CF Motivators, Basic Definitions, Technical Overview,  Core Themes, Logging and Metrics, Resiliency, Services, Twelve-Factor Applications, Log Drain Review, Manipulating Routes, App Execution and Security Groups, Staging and Running,  Microservices, 15) Route Services,  Docker, TCP Routing, UAA and OAuth2, Cascading Failure, Distributed Tracing, Application Lifecycle and Non-Breaking Changes. 

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