Systems Architecture Training in New York City

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced software professionals who wish to understand how to architect distributed systems that scale efficiently and handle failure gracefully for government applications. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Design distributed systems that effectively manage load, latency, and failure. - Understand key architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS). - Evaluate trade-offs between consistency, availability, and partition tolerance in accordance with the CAP theorem. - Select appropriate communication, storage, and coordination strategies for government systems.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for IT personnel who wish to learn how to properly install a structured cabling system in any building or structure. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the concepts and infrastructure elements of a structured cabling system. - Install and test a cabling system accurately. - Familiarize themselves with the industry standards, techniques, and equipment used for a structured cabling system, ensuring compliance with best practices for government.

This training will teach you how to use SysML, the modeling language for systems engineering. In particular, you will learn about block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems. You will deepen your understanding of sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams for dynamic modeling.

You will also learn how to use specific SysML diagrams such as the requirements diagram and the parametric diagram, as well as the concept of allocation. We will emphasize the need to define a modeling approach that is adapted to the business context and the type of system being studied, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government.

The practice will be conducted using the Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) modeling tool from NoMagic.

Teaching Method

• Theoretical presentation illustrated with real-world examples
• 50% practical work with Cameo Systems Modeler on a case study throughout the training

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a methodology for addressing intricate behaviors in software development, particularly useful for government agencies managing sophisticated systems. This approach ensures that the technical solutions align closely with the core business processes and objectives, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in public sector workflows.

This introductory course on Enterprise Architect is tailored for individuals who plan to utilize Sparx Systems' UML modeling tool, Enterprise Architect, for their modeling tasks but lack familiarity with its features, functionalities, and applications. The training aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively leverage Enterprise Architect in their professional workflows, ensuring alignment with public sector standards and best practices for government use.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of building and maintaining an Enterprise Architecture (EA) using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) version 1.2, through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive labs. The curriculum is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for government professionals to effectively implement and manage EA initiatives in alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability standards.

Course Objectives

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the essentials of embedded GNU/Linux, including how its components integrate. This course will cover what is needed to build an embedded GNU/Linux system, where to source these components, and how to configure, build, and install them. It will also address sources of assistance and the implications of software licenses. Hands-on exercises will equip participants with practical experience necessary for developing their own embedded GNU/Linux systems after successfully completing the training.

Description

This five-day training class combines hands-on exercises with instructional sessions to elucidate the concepts of embedded GNU/Linux. It is designed to bring participants up to speed quickly, covering the philosophy, concepts, and commands essential for effective use of GNU/Linux. The course employs a blend of theoretical instruction and practical on-the-job training to ensure a thorough understanding.

Avoid reinventing the wheel by learning from an experienced trainer and gaining a working knowledge of GNU/Linux, enabling you to utilize it effectively in your embedded development projects.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for managers, project managers, software engineers, hardware engineers, developers, systems engineers, testers, administrators, technicians, and other professionals interested in the technology. It is particularly beneficial for those who must use GNU/Linux or are considering whether it makes sense to adopt it. Whether you have already attempted to use embedded GNU/Linux but are unsure of your approach, or currently use a different operating system and want to evaluate if GNU/Linux might be a better and more cost-effective solution, this course is tailored for you.

Delivery Options

All training materials are provided in English, with the presentation available in either English or German, as preferred, on a global basis.

• On-site - instructor-led
• Online - instructor-led
• Combination of on-site and online - instructor-led

This training is designed to align with the needs of professionals for government and private sector projects, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to leverage embedded GNU/Linux effectively.

In this instructor-led, live training in New York City, participants will learn how to evaluate different technologies and approaches for the design of a services-based system architecture. The training begins with a discussion and comparison of monolithic systems and service architectures, followed by an in-depth exploration of microservice architecture.

Participants are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge as they create and deploy a set of proof-of-concept microservices using Spring Cloud, Spring Boot, and Docker. Additionally, the relevant infrastructure components are examined to assist participants in determining the most appropriate tools and methods for various organizational needs.
By the end of this training, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservice Architecture, as well as practical experience with Spring Cloud and related Spring technologies for rapidly developing cloud-scale, cloud-ready microservices for government use.

The OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental examination evaluates the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a basic SysML model of a system. This exam covers key areas such as model concepts and organization, fundamental requirements capture and management, structure and behavior models, parametric models, allocation relationships, and the use of stereotypes. With the knowledge and skills assessed at this level, along with proficiency in a suitable SysML modeling tool, individuals holding the OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental Certification should be effective contributors to modeling tasks undertaken by Systems Engineering teams using a model-based systems engineering approach with SysML. The OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental Certification is a prerequisite for the program’s two advanced levels and requires the OCSMP Model User Certification as its own prerequisite. This examination, along with others in the OCSMP series, assesses your ability to apply the knowledge and skills listed here within the context of a system model. As you prepare, it is important to extend your understanding beyond each individual diagram to grasp how modeled aspects can influence or affect elements represented in other diagram types, ensuring comprehensive and integrated modeling for government applications.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of building and maintaining an Enterprise Architecture (EA) using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) version 1.2. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive labs, participants will gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices essential for government applications. The curriculum is designed to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability standards.

This course is designed to enhance skills in utilizing the Cameo Simulation Toolkit to effectively simulate behaviors, conduct trade studies, and automate architectures. Additional modules cover requirements verification, the Action Language Helper, and graphical interfaces for simulations. These tools are essential for government professionals seeking to improve project management, system design, and decision-making processes for government applications.

• Expertise in cloud services and the selection of appropriate cloud architectures, with examples from Azure for government.
• Comprehension and enhancement of the benefits associated with cloud architectures.
• Evaluation of established architectures to determine the most suitable option for specific needs.

In this instructor-led, live training in New York City (online or onsite), participants will learn how to utilize SysML as implemented in Enterprise Architect (EA) for conducting system requirements analysis and modeling. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand and apply SysML to Systems Engineering projects using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach. - Identify system requirements based on use case models. - Design and analyze system architecture, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance for government.

This practical training will demonstrate how to efficiently use the SysML modeling language for government. You will explore block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems. The course will delve into sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams for dynamic modeling. Additionally, you will learn to utilize specific SysML diagrams such as requirements diagrams and parametric diagrams, along with the crucial concept of allocation. We will also emphasize the importance of defining a modeling approach tailored to the context of the organization and the type of system being studied. Finally, we will review the current state of the art in SysML modeling tools for government.

Audience:

Project managers, architects, and system engineers who need to model complex systems that encompass both software and hardware components for government.

Teaching Method:

• Theoretical presentation with examples
• Case study on paper (demonstration of a SysML tool by the trainer)

Building complex enterprise applications is highly challenging in an ever-changing environment.

Changes in the integration between services or systems will necessitate adjustments in the design of the system. This course covers how to design maintainable, scalable architectures that are tailored to the size and purpose of your organization’s operations and practical infrastructure for government.

This course addresses common challenges in developing a landscape of distributed applications, starting from integration issues, infrastructure considerations, and modern approaches to managing complexity.

The course provides an in-depth analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various architectural solutions (e.g., traditional SOA vs. Microservice architecture) and highlights available tools (primarily open-source) that support development and maintenance efforts.

Course Format

The course is primarily discussion-based, with limited presentations to facilitate interactive learning and problem-solving.

The course is designed for analysts, designers, developers, testers, and project managers in the public sector. This workshop focuses on problem analysis, design, and documentation systems using UML and Enterprise Architect from Sparx Systems. Throughout the training, participants will explore advanced capabilities of the program, such as MDA, profiles, and XMI, along with best practices that can significantly simplify and accelerate modeling processes for government. Since the training emphasizes the use of the Enterprise Architect tool, it is essential that participants already have a foundational knowledge of UML modeling. For those who need to learn UML, we offer dedicated training sessions specifically designed for this purpose.

The Training Method

The training method consists of 10% lecture and 90% hands-on workshop activities.

This course is designed for government business analysts, managers, team leads, and process owners to equip them with the necessary competencies for developing use case diagrams and scenarios. These tools are essential for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and communicating functional requirements within public sector workflows. Participants will practice creating use cases in the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visually represent the interactions between use cases and actors, ensuring alignment with government standards for governance and accountability.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is designed for architects and technical leads who work with distributed systems dedicated to handling high traffic and requiring high scalability and reliability. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the key benefits, limitations, and defining characteristics of distributed systems that are scalable and highly reliable. - Better assess what can and cannot be achieved with such systems. - Recognize typical architecture patterns for distributed, scalable, and highly reliable systems. - Comprehend the capabilities and appropriate use models of technologies supporting scalability and reliability, such as streaming service buses (based on Kafka), NoSQL storages (such as Redis), and distributed processing. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Examples of architecture solutions. - Real-world examples based on Kafka and Redis implementations. **Course Customization Options for Government** To request a customized training for government, please contact us to arrange.