Cloud Computing Training in Durham

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level data engineers who wish to use Azure Data Factory to implement scalable and efficient data integration solutions in the cloud. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the core concepts and architecture of Azure Data Factory (ADF). - Learn how to create, schedule, and monitor data pipelines. - Integrate with various data sources, perform data transformation, and manage data flows. - Implement best practices for error handling and performance optimization. - Secure and monitor data pipelines for production environments, ensuring compliance and accountability for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to develop expertise in managing cloud infrastructure and services for government using Google Cloud. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and configure cloud environments utilizing Google Cloud services. - Manage and configure virtual machines, storage, and networking components. - Deploy and monitor applications within GCP environments. - Implement security best practices and identity management for government systems. - Utilize Google Cloud tools for automation and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level system administrators who wish to acquire essential concepts and practical skills required for the effective management and optimization of Nutanix environments for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform and its components. - Install, configure, and manage Nutanix Clusters. - Gain proficiency in administering the Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV). - Perform advanced management tasks and troubleshooting. - Implement best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, and security.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level IT professionals who wish to manage and operate the Google Cloud Platform for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the core services and infrastructure of the Google Cloud Platform for government. - Learn how to manage networks and virtual machines in a government environment. - Understand and apply general security best practices within the Google Cloud Platform for government. - Explore Kubernetes and container management options tailored for government use. - Learn about storage solutions and how to configure them for government requirements. - Deploy and configure databases on the Google Cloud Platform for government operations.

Cloud Computing is a scalable and flexible model for delivering IT resources and services on demand. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government cloud practitioners at all levels who aim to master AWS and Azure technologies while preparing for globally recognized certifications. Upon completion of this program, participants will be equipped to: - Understand foundational cloud principles across AWS and Azure. - Configure, secure, and manage Azure resources effectively. - Implement AWS compute, storage, networking, and security services. - Apply architectural best practices and integrate generative AI concepts for executive-level planning in government contexts. **Format of the Course** - Instructor-guided sessions supported by real-world cloud demonstrations. - Extensive hands-on exercises across both AWS and Azure environments. - Practical labs designed to build readiness for multiple certification exams. **Course Customization Options** - For tailored content aligned with your organizational cloud roadmap for government, please contact us to customize this training.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data engineers, cloud architects, and business intelligence professionals who aim to excel in data management within industry-specific cloud environments. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Comprehend the principles and components of data fabrics. - Develop and deploy data integration and orchestration solutions. - Maintain data quality and governance within industry cloud platforms. - Leverage data fabrics to support industry-specific data analysis and decision-making processes. - Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in cloud data management for government.

VMware vSphere 8 is a leading virtualization platform designed to support modern data center infrastructures for government and other sectors. This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is targeted at intermediate-level IT professionals who are interested in installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere environments while preparing for the VCP certification. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: - Install and configure ESXi hosts. - Deploy and manage vCenter Server. - Configure vSphere networking and storage. - Create, deploy, and optimize virtual machines. **Format of the Course** - Instructor-guided presentations and technical discussions. - Extensive lab work and scenario-based exercises. - Practical configuration and management in a dedicated vSphere environment. **Course Customization Options** - For tailored VMware vSphere training solutions for government agencies, please contact us to discuss customization options.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level IT professionals, business analysts, and project managers who wish to gain a foundational understanding of cloud computing and its applications across various industries. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Identify the key characteristics and benefits of cloud computing. - Understand the distinctions between different cloud service and deployment models. - Recognize the significance of industry-specific cloud solutions. - Evaluate the security and compliance considerations for government and other sectors. - Explore emerging trends and future directions in cloud technology.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level cloud engineers and operations managers who wish to enhance their cloud infrastructure management using Kubiya AI for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Integrate Kubiya AI into their cloud infrastructure. - Automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources. - Optimize cloud costs through AI-powered analytics. - Enhance cloud security with AI-driven monitoring.

VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure enhances foundational vSphere administration by providing best practices in security, performance tuning, scalability, and advanced operations, specifically tailored for government environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced IT professionals who are tasked with managing and optimizing large-scale or mission-critical vSphere environments securely and efficiently for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize vSphere performance in a government context.
• Secure vSphere components using encryption, certificates, and role-based controls, ensuring compliance with government standards.
• Scale vSphere deployments using advanced networking and storage features to meet the demands of government operations.
• Apply lifecycle and patch management using vSphere tools to maintain system integrity and security for government applications.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion focused on government IT challenges.
• Hands-on lab exercises and troubleshooting scenarios relevant to government operations.
• Real-world, enterprise-focused implementations designed for government agencies.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, tailored to specific government needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for IT professionals who wish to gain a foundational understanding of Alibaba Cloud and its cloud computing services for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the solution architecture of Alibaba Cloud. - Learn about the core products and services offered by Alibaba Cloud. - Gain insight into the capabilities of Alibaba Cloud in managing big data and databases.

VMware vSphere is a leading virtualization platform that facilitates the efficient management of virtual infrastructure across datacenters and hybrid cloud environments, tailored specifically for government use. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level IT professionals who are responsible for installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere environments in public sector organizations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. - Create and manage virtual machines and vApps. - Configure virtual networking and storage resources. - Implement user permissions, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Hands-on lab exercises and demonstrations. - Practical implementation in real-world scenarios for government operations. **Course Customization Options** - To request a customized training for this course tailored to specific needs for government agencies, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of DevOps practices and streamline development processes using AWS Cloud9 for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and configure AWS Cloud9 to support DevOps workflows. - Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. - Automate testing, monitoring, and deployment processes using AWS Cloud9. - Integrate AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, and S3 into DevOps workflows for government. - Utilize source control systems like GitHub or GitLab within AWS Cloud9.

This instructor-led, live training (offered online or onsite) is designed for engineers who aim to enhance business value through Financial Operations (FinOps) when building and supporting services for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Comprehend the principles of FinOps and their alignment with methodologies and disciplines in software engineering. - Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental roles and responsibilities within a FinOps team. - Recognize the duties of engineering and operations team members in fulfilling FinOps functions for government.

VMware vSphere is a leading virtualization platform used to build resilient IT infrastructure for government and other public sector organizations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to gain practical skills in identifying and resolving issues in VMware vSphere environments within the context of government operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose and resolve common problems related to virtual machines and vSphere services for government IT systems.
• Use VMware tools to analyze and fix performance and configuration issues in public sector environments.
• Troubleshoot virtual networking and storage configurations specific to government IT infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis in production environments, ensuring compliance with public sector governance standards.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion tailored for government IT professionals.
• Extensive exercises and practice to reinforce learning objectives relevant to public sector workflows.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment, simulating real-world government scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, tailored to specific needs of your government agency, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level integration developers and system administrators who wish to enhance their skills in using Boomi for building, managing, and deploying cloud-based solutions on integration platforms. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Utilize AtomSphere and work with Boomi documents effectively. - Design and create complex integration processes that incorporate advanced logic and data processing. - Manage the deployment of integration processes, as well as logging and reporting functionalities. - Capture and handle errors efficiently. - Apply best practices and techniques for integrating with Boomi, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who wish to learn how to effectively build, deploy, and maintain serverless applications on AWS Cloud9 and AWS Lambda. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of serverless architecture. - Set up AWS Cloud9 for developing serverless applications. - Develop, test, and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda. - Integrate AWS Lambda with other AWS services such as API Gateway and S3. - Optimize serverless applications for performance and cost efficiency, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of FinOps in preparation for the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification exam. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand cloud usage and cost modeling, cost allocation, and resource planning. - Grasp the foundational pillars of FinOps and their implementation within an organization. - Learn how organizations define pricing model goals and use historical data to make informed adjustments. - Approach the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification exam with confidence. This training is designed to align with the best practices for government agencies, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to apply FinOps principles in a public sector context.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers, system administrators, and cloud architects who wish to utilize NoCloud for their cloud solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish a development environment that incorporates NoCloud, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Develop and manage cloud services using NoCloud.
• Comprehend the lifecycle of a cloud service within NoCloud.
• Integrate NoCloud with existing infrastructure or virtual resources for government operations.
• Diagnose and resolve common issues in a NoCloud environment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government developers, system administrators, and cloud enthusiasts who wish to gain practical knowledge of OpenNebula and apply it to their cloud solutions for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up a development environment that includes OpenNebula. - Create and manage virtual machines in OpenNebula. - Understand the lifecycle of a virtual machine. - Integrate OpenNebula with existing infrastructure for government. - Troubleshoot common issues in an OpenNebula environment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to use VMware vCenter for managing complex virtual environments. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the architecture and components of VMware vSphere and vCenter Server. - Install, configure, and manage VMware ESXi and vCenter Server. - Implement advanced networking and storage configurations. - Create, manage, and migrate virtual machines. - Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in a virtualized environment. - Automate vSphere tasks and manage lifecycle and upgrades. - Troubleshoot common issues and apply best practices for government operations.

In this instructor-led, live training for government participants, attendees will learn how to set up and manage a production-scale container environment using Kubernetes on Google Cloud. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure and manage Kubernetes on Google Cloud. - Deploy, manage, and scale a Kubernetes cluster. - Deploy containerized (Docker) applications on Google Cloud. - Migrate an existing Kubernetes environment from on-premise to Google Cloud. - Integrate Kubernetes with third-party continuous integration (CI) software. - Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for technical personnel who aim to acquire a practical understanding of available cloud solutions, the data analysis processes necessary for working with data in the cloud, and hands-on experience using tools such as Power BI to analyze data. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Power BI. - Evaluate the various data solutions offered by cloud providers such as Azure, specifically tailored for government use. - Understand the different structures, modeling approaches, and data warehouse designs used to store, manage, and access Big Data in a public sector context. - Apply tools and techniques to clean data in preparation for analysis. - Build reporting and analytics solutions based on both on-premise and cloud data, ensuring compliance with government standards. - Integrate data analytics solutions with a data warehouse to enhance decision-making processes. - Mitigate data security risks and ensure data privacy in accordance with government regulations.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (onsite or remote) is designed for engineers who wish to deploy and manage IoT devices on AWS for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to construct an IoT platform that encompasses the deployment and management of a backend, gateway, and devices utilizing AWS services.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to install, configure, and manage AWS IoT Greengrass capabilities to create applications for various devices for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to use AWS IoT Greengrass to build, deploy, manage, secure, and monitor applications on intelligent devices, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (onsite or remote) is aimed at developers who wish to use AWS Lambda to build and deploy services and applications to the cloud without needing to provision the execution environment (servers, VMs, containers, availability, scalability, storage, etc.). By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure AWS Lambda to execute a function. - Understand FaaS (Functions as a Service) and the advantages of serverless development for government applications. - Build, upload, and execute AWS Lambda functions. - Integrate Lambda functions with various event sources. - Package, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Lambda-based applications.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at integration developers, system administrators, and system integrators who wish to use Boomi to build, manage, and deploy integration platforms for cloud-based solutions for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the necessary environment to begin building integrations with Boomi. - Understand the features, architecture, and core concepts of Boomi AtomSphere. - Design, build, and deploy integration processes using Boomi. - Utilize Boomi's dashboard and reporting tools to monitor applications. - Manage configurations and deployments for Atom, Molecule, and Atom Cloud. - Enable web services and API integration and management with Boomi.

Audience

This resource is designed for government software engineers and computer scientists who have a solid understanding of algorithms and are proficient in at least one programming or scripting language, but who may lack experience with cloud computing.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for sysadmins or IT administrators who wish to use Citrix Hypervisor to deploy, manage, and optimize data center virtualization across desktops, servers, and cloud environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish the required environment to effectively manage desktop, server, and cloud virtualization using Citrix Hypervisor.
• Simplify virtualization management and operations by leveraging the comprehensive features and architecture of Citrix Hypervisor.
• Configure and manage the Citrix Hypervisor environment through XenCenter and command-line interface (CLI) commands.
• Gain proficiency in installing, configuring, and managing virtual machines, GPUs, and storage repositories.
• Enhance the performance of Citrix Hypervisor pools by implementing high availability and workload balancing strategies.

This training is tailored to meet the specific needs of government IT professionals for government data center environments.

This 7-day program offers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration into designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native applications using modern DevOps practices for government agencies.

Participants will delve into the design of scalable microservices architectures, optimization of container environments, and management of production workloads with Kubernetes. The curriculum covers advanced deployment strategies, GitOps-based automation, and observability techniques to ensure system reliability and performance.

A significant emphasis is placed on addressing real-world operational challenges, such as incident response, failure simulation, and root cause analysis. The program concludes with an examination of AI-powered tools that support troubleshooting and enhance operational decision-making.

By the end of the training, participants will have a clear understanding of how to build, deploy, monitor, and maintain resilient distributed systems in a Kubernetes-based environment for government operations.

Day 1 provides end-to-end coverage of fundamental cloud computing topics as they relate to both technology and business for government. The module is divided into a series of sections, each accompanied by hands-on exercises. Day 2 explores technology-related topics that pertain to cloud computing platforms. It maintains a conceptual level of coverage, focusing on cloud service architecture, cloud security threats and technologies, virtualization, and data processing without delving into implementation or programming details. Day 3 offers a technical insight into foundational cloud computing platforms for government. This module examines Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments as compound patterns, comprised of unique and shared building blocks. It is structured as a guided tour through these architectural layers, describing primary components, highlighting shared elements, and explaining how building blocks can be assembled and implemented using cloud computing mechanisms and practices. Day 4 builds upon the knowledge gained on Day 3 to provide a deep dive into elastic, resilient, and multitenant technology architectures. It also covers specialized solution architectures such as cloud bursting and cloud balancing. Through the study of architectural mechanisms, industry technologies, and design patterns, both core and extended components are described that combine to achieve elasticity, resiliency, and multitenancy—key characteristics of cloud platforms. By leveraging these native and enhanced scalability and failover-related features, specialized solution architectures are outlined to enable bursting between clouds and on-premise environments, as well as the balancing of runtime loads across clouds for performance and failover purposes. Day 5 presents participants with a series of exercises and problems designed to test their ability to apply the knowledge gained from previous modules.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at technical professionals who wish to gain a practical understanding of available cloud solutions, the data analysis processes required to work with data in the cloud, and hands-on practice using tools such as Power BI for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Power BI. - Evaluate the various data solutions offered by cloud providers such as Azure for government. - Gain an understanding of different structures, modeling approaches, and data warehouse designs used to store, manage, and access Big Data. - Apply tools and techniques to clean data in preparation for analysis. - Build reporting and analytics solutions based on both on-premise and cloud data. - Integrate data analytics solutions with a data warehouse. - Mitigate data security risks and ensure data privacy.

This course is designed to equip non-technical professionals, including managers, business analysts, QA testers, and operations personnel, with a foundational understanding of cloud computing for government. Participants will explore core concepts, benefits, and practical applications of the cloud to make more informed decisions and contribute effectively to cloud migration initiatives within public sector organizations. The course emphasizes demystifying cloud jargon, comparing cloud and on-premises infrastructure, understanding service models, and recognizing how cloud impacts various roles within an organization. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: - Understand key definitions and terminology of cloud computing. - Identify different cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). - Differentiate between cloud deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid, Multi-Cloud). - Compare on-premises versus cloud-based infrastructure. - Understand the advantages of cloud technology: scalability, agility, availability, and cost-efficiency. - Recognize common cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their service offerings. - Comprehend cloud responsibilities, including the shared responsibility model and role-based access. - Grasp the impact of cloud on software testing, deployment, and monitoring. - Participate effectively in cloud adoption and migration projects for government. - Appreciate the basics of cloud security, compliance, and governance principles.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for sysadmins, DevOps professionals, and developers who seek to utilize CloudForms to manage virtual infrastructures through a centralized interface.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CloudForms on various virtual machine and cloud platforms, including OpenStack, OpenShift, and VMware.
• Establish a centralized management interface for monitoring multiple clusters.
• Strengthen security controls and configuration policies across the entire infrastructure.
• Convert a distributed virtual infrastructure into a unified hybrid environment.
• Enhance workload performance and efficiency through automated orchestration and workflows.

This training is tailored to meet the specific needs of government agencies, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government operations.

This three-day training program is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive foundation in cloud computing concepts, along with hands-on experience on leading cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The course is divided into four sessions, each dedicated to one of the major cloud platforms, with the first session covering general cloud computing principles. Upon completion of this training, participants will gain a clear understanding of fundamental cloud computing concepts, practical knowledge of the architecture and services offered by each platform, and the skills necessary to deploy and manage resources in real-world scenarios for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for IT architects and IT consultants who aim to implement best practices for cloud infrastructure and services for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Leverage cloud infrastructure and services to support business operations.
• Implement advanced cloud security measures in accordance with Cloud Security Alliance standards.
• Migrate legacy systems to the cloud using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions.
• Automate on-demand resource provisioning for asynchronous cloud services to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.

Crossplane is an open-source multi-cloud control plane designed as a Kubernetes add-on. It leverages the Kubernetes API to extend a Kubernetes cluster's capabilities, enabling the provisioning, management, and orchestration of cloud infrastructure, services, and applications for government use.

Crossplane operates using several key components: Packages, Providers, Managed Resources, and Composite Resources.

Crossplane facilitates the deployment and management of cloud resources across various service providers through the Kubernetes API. Users can create and manage these resources with simple manifests, which can then be integrated into their CI/CD or GitOps pipelines for seamless operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand best practices for utilizing Crossplane to deploy and manage cloud-native applications across multiple clouds in a government context.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

• Acquire foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 for government.
• Learn how to install, configure, and manage a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site and Cloud connectors in alignment with public sector workflows.
• Understand the considerations between on-premises deployment and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service, ensuring compliance with government governance standards.
• Master the delivery of application and desktop resources to support efficient and secure operations within government agencies.

Establish a robust foundation in designing and managing a resilient edge computing infrastructure for government. Gain insights into open hybrid cloud infrastructures, the management of workloads across multiple clouds, and the importance of flexibility and redundancy. This training offers critical knowledge on developing a scalable and secure infrastructure that supports the evolving needs of modern applications through edge computing.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process the financial assets of an organization in the cloud. By the end of this training, participants will be able to implement FinOps practices within their organizations to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud for government.

Summary:

• Overview of the fundamental architecture and functionalities of the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Understanding the roles of "things," sensors, the internet, and their alignment with business functions in IoT
• Comprehensive examination of essential IoT software components: hardware, firmware, middleware, cloud services, and mobile applications
• Key IoT functionalities including fleet management, data visualization, Software as a Service (SaaS)-based solutions for fleet management and data visualization, alerts and alarms, sensor onboarding, device onboarding, and geofencing
• Basics of IoT device communication with the cloud using the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol
• Steps to connect IoT devices to AWS using MQTT through AWS IoT Core
• Integration of AWS IoT Core with AWS Lambda functions for data processing and storage in DynamoDB
• Demonstration of connecting a Raspberry Pi to AWS IoT Core and facilitating basic data communication
• Practical hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi and AWS IoT Core to develop a smart device
• Techniques for visualizing sensor data and enabling communication through web interfaces, tailored for government use cases

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at cloud engineers who wish to store objects and unstructured data using MinIO. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Utilize the MinIO Client as an alternative to Unix commands. - Employ MinIO to construct high-performance infrastructures for machine learning, analytics, and other applications. - Deploy MinIO on Kubernetes for orchestrated deployment to scale, ensuring efficient resource management for government operations.

OpenTelemetry is a collection of APIs, SDKs, and tools designed for instrumenting, generating, collecting, and exporting telemetry data, including metrics, logs, and traces. This open-source project aims to offer a standardized and vendor-neutral approach to monitoring the performance and health of applications, ensuring consistency and reliability in data collection and analysis for government and other sectors.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals and technology decision-makers who aim to utilize open-source platforms and open standards to create portable, resilient, and sovereign software environments for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to explain the concepts of digital sovereignty, assess risks related to portability, evaluate options for Kubernetes and other open-source platforms, and define practical steps for adoption within their organizations.

This in-depth technical course is designed to provide participants with the advanced skills needed to manage Proxmox VE-based virtualized infrastructure, focusing on storage, backup, high availability, security, and monitoring. Through theoretical lessons and numerous practical exercises, participants will learn how to:

• Manage local and remote storage, leveraging ZFS for advanced features and integrating Ceph for distributed storage scenarios.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using snapshots, replication, restore, and Proxmox Backup Server.
• Design and administer high-availability clusters, enabling live VM migration and load balancing.
• Apply best practices for security reinforcement, configure firewalls, and protect VMs and containers.
• Monitor performance and logs with integrable tools like Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana, for comprehensive visibility into the infrastructure.
• Develop real-world use cases in academic and corporate settings, including DevOps environments, production service hosting, and HPC clusters.

The course is highly practical and operational, with hands-on sessions guiding participants from initial configuration to failover scenario simulation.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT leaders, architects, and governance professionals who aim to apply sovereign cloud strategy principles to design governance models, select appropriate cloud architectures, and develop realistic cloud exit plans.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to define sovereignty requirements, assess architecture options, implement governance controls, and construct a practical exit roadmap for government use.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level virtualization administrators who wish to transition to open-source platforms from VMware. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure KVM, oVirt, and Proxmox VE. - Migrate virtual workloads from VMware to these open-source solutions. - Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies for government environments. - Optimize performance in open-source virtualization environments to meet the needs of public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators and developers who wish to install, configure, monitor, and manage Kubernetes-based environments through VMware PKS (formerly known as Pivotal Container Service).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install the necessary components and tools for VMware PKS.
• Deploy using BOSH and Pivotal Ops Manager.
• Integrate VMware Harbor capabilities with PKS.
• Manage and monitor infrastructures and applications using VMware tools, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers and developers who wish to use VMware Tanzu to build, deploy, and orchestrate cloud-native applications in a vSphere environment for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the necessary environment to effectively manage Kubernetes clusters with VMware Tanzu. - Gain a comprehensive understanding of using the VMware portfolio of products to centralize management of clusters and applications. - Build, run, deploy, and orchestrate containerized applications using the VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid service. - Learn how to manage and monitor the lifecycle of VMware Tanzu components in vSphere.

This five-day course offers comprehensive hands-on training focused on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere® 7, which includes VMware ESXi™ 7 and VMware vCenter Server® 7. This course prepares participants to effectively administer a vSphere infrastructure for government or any other organization of any size. This course serves as the foundation for most other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center (SDDC). **Product Alignment** - VMware ESXi 7.0 - VMware vCenter Server 7.0 **Objectives** By the end of the course, participants should be able to meet the following objectives: - Describe the concept of a software-defined data center (SDDC) - Explain the functions and roles of vSphere components within the infrastructure - Discuss the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline - Install and configure ESXi hosts - Deploy and configure VMware vCenter® Server Appliance™ - Use VMware vSphere® Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and configuration - Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance - Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches - Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere - Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage - Create and manage VMware vSphere® VMFS datastores - Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots - Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library - Manage virtual machine resource usage - Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere® vMotion® and VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion® - Create and manage a vSphere cluster enabled with VMware vSphere® High Availability and VMware vSphere® Distributed Resource Scheduler™ - Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle - Use VMware vSphere® Lifecycle Manager™ to perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines **Certifications** Attending this course meets the training requirement to achieve the following certification: - [VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)](https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification/vcp-dcv) **Audience** - System administrators - System engineers

This five-day course provides comprehensive, hands-on training focused on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere 8, which includes VMware ESXi™ 8 and VMware vCenter® 8. Designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to administer a vSphere infrastructure for organizations of any size, this course serves as the foundation for most VMware technologies in the software-defined data center. The training is tailored to align with public sector workflows and governance standards, making it particularly relevant for government agencies.