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      Board Infinity

      Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Patch Management, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Administration, System Monitoring, Data Centers, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Network Switches, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Capacity Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Getting Started with Microsoft Entra

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Security Controls, Proxy Servers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Unix Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Splunk Enterprise Administration Fundamentals

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      AWS Serverless Development and Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introdução ao Cloud Next Generation Firewall

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Secure Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Introduction to Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, System Support, Desktop Support, TCP/IP, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Network Security

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, Technical Support, System Monitoring, System Support, Incident Management, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Computer Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam: Board Infinity
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Entra: Whizlabs
    • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson
    • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
    • Splunk Enterprise Administration Fundamentals: Packt
    • AWS Serverless Development and Automation: Packt
    • Introdução ao Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
    • Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals: Packt

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