Prerequisites
It is recommended that a learner has the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:

• Understanding of Databases in General
• Understanding of SQL concepts with the ability to develop in SQL
• Basic Windows skills
• Understanding of Web Services

Course Content
This course is for students who need to become familiar with the principles of data virtualization; to learn the skills necessary to implement data virtualization including data source introspection, views, procedures, publishing; and to understand governance topics such as query optimization, caching, security. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the Cisco Information Server solution, its installation, and how to use the Studio product
• Explain how to use data connection and transforms
• Explain how to publish a resource as a database and as a web service that can support SOAP and WSDL
• Explain the use of various procedures available in the Cisco Information Server
• Describe the various adapter bundles that are available for the Cisco Information Server
• Describe the platform experience of the Cisco Information Server including use of the Business directory and how to troubleshoot the solution

Course Outline

• Module 1: Introduction to the Cisco Information Server
• Module 2: Connecting and Transforming Data
• Module 3: Publishing
• Module 4: Procedures
• Module 5: Operate
• Module 6: Adapter Bundles
• Module 7: Platform Experience

Who Should Attend

• Channel Partners
• Customers
• Employees