When does class start/end?
Classes begin promptly at 9:00 am, and typically end at 5:00 pm.
This 3-day instructor-led course provides the skills necessary to use and manage IBM® Sterling Connect:Direct® V4.7.0 in the Windows environment. This course is valuable for end-users and application programmers intending to use Sterling Connect:Direct®. It is also valuable to systems administrators, operators, production control personnel, help desk staff, and support personnel responsible for Sterling Connect:Direct® operations.
This course explains the Windows environment for Sterling Connect:Direct, installation and configuration procedures, process language, and interfaces. The students will also learn the components of different user interfaces of Sterling Connect:Direct and troubleshooting methods.
Skills Gained
After completing this course, students should be able to:
- Explain the architecture and functionalities of Sterling Connect:Direct for Windows
- Install Sterling Connect:Direct for Windows
- Create, submit and track processes
- Navigate through Sterling Connect:Direct interfaces
- Describe the importance of Sterling Connect:Direct Software Development Kit
- Describe and configure File Agent
- Explain about performance and tuning tasks
- Diagnose and troubleshoot common errors
- Determine the need for Sterling File Accelerator
Who Can Benefit
This intermediate course is designed for:
- Systems administrators
- Operators
- Production control personnel
- Help desk staff
- Support personnel responsible for Sterling Connect:Direct operations.
Prerequisites
You should have:
- Awareness of File Transfer protocol (FTP) and Managed File Transfer (MFT) functionality.
Course Details
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
- Lesson 1. Overview of Connect:Direct
- Lesson 2. Architecture of Connect:Direct
- Lesson 3. Installation of Connect:Direct
UNIT 2. PROCESSES
- Lesson 1. Process Language
- Lesson 2. Process Monitor - TCQ
- Lesson 3. Audit Trail - Statistics
- Lesson 4. Command Line Interface
- Lesson 5. Client Utilities
UNIT 3. APPLICATIONS
- Lesson 1. Connect:Direct Browser User Interface
- Lesson 2. Connect:Direct Software Developers Kit - SDK
- Lesson 3. Connect:Direct File Agent Configuration
- Lesson 4. Process Data Flow
UNIT 4. SYSTEM HEALTH
- Lesson 1. Performance and Tuning
- Lesson 2. Diagnostic Tools and Procedures
- Lesson 3. UDT for Connect:Direct
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Lunch is normally an hour long and begins at noon. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice are available all day in the kitchen. Fruit, muffins and bagels are served each morning. There are numerous restaurants near each of our centers, and some popular ones are indicated on the Area Map in the Student Welcome Handbooks - these can be picked up in the lobby or requested from one of our ExitCertified staff.
How can someone reach me during class?
If someone should need to contact you while you are in class, please have them call the center telephone number and leave a message with the receptionist.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
What does GTR stand for?
GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an ExitCertified training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada. View a full list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At ExitCertified we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual and Self-Paced.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals, and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
My instructor was fantasic and the intstructions sent in email beforehand were clear
The material was delivered clearly, but some of the labs were a little too easy and were 100% hand-holding.
Course Material was well presented and labs were interesting and hand on experience
Great resource to learn new skills with patient and thorough course leaders.
Good class and great instructor that took time to answer questions and available during lab times.
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