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Our training offers for best4Automic

Do you want to use our b4A solution but don’t really know where to start? You are already using b4A but have some uncertainties or want to further develop and optimize your b4A usage? Whether you need help with the basics or are looking for customized training – we offer a wide range of workshops!

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OUR B4A TRAINING OFFERS

Basic Training 

The Basic Training lays the foundation for the later use of b4A and serves as the basis for all further b4A training courses.  
The Basic Training teaches you the b4A concepts in detail, enabling you to use the b4A modules with confidence. You will learn how to use the command line and the graphical user interface. In addition, you will learn how you can create further added value by combining the b4A modules.

Duration: 2 days

Price: € 3.500 

Requirements: 
  • Windows or Linux system with installation authorization for b4A and the ability to connect to a JCP of the Automic environment.
  • Access to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write access to an Automic client

 

Admin Training

The administration training teaches you how to install, configure and update the b4A Core and REST edition.
In the administration training you will learn all the important components and the architecture of b4A. In addition, we cover the most important configuration features with you so that you can configure b4A in such a way that it is used optimally.

Duration: 1 day

Price: € 2.100 

Requirements: 
  • Windows or Linux system with installation authorization for b4A and the ability to connect to a JCP of the Automic environment.
  • Access to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write access to an Automic client

 

Package Management Training

This training introduces you to the concepts of b4A Package Management.

In the b4A Package Management Training you will learn how b4A Packages are created, extended and distributed in the various Automic environments. You will learn about outstanding features such as client and environment-specific configuration. You will also learn about compliance checks and the management of dependencies between b4A packages. In exercises you will implement and configure exemplary deployment processes.

Requirements:

Completion of the Basic Training

Duration: 2 days 

Price: € 3.500 

Requirements: 
  • Windows or Linux system with installation authorization for b4A and the ability to connect to a JCP of the Automic environment.
  • Access to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write access to an Automic client

 

Git Training

The training teaches you how b4A packages can be stored in Git repositories and thus how the release process can be extended.

In the Git Integration Training, the functions of the b4A packages in Git repositories are demonstrated using practical examples and worked out together with us. Among other things, repositories are created, versions in repositories are updated, differences are determined and branches and brands are managed.

Requirements:

The following training courses must be completed beforehand:

  • Basic Training 
  • Package Management Training 

Duration: 1 day

Price: € 2.100 

Requirements:  
  • Windows or Linux system with installation authorization for b4A and the ability to connect to a JCP of the Automic environment.
  • Access to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write permissions for an Automic client
  • Optional: Access to a Git server. Access data is required. The user must have the rights to create new Git repositories. If this is not possible, the practical exercises for the participants will be omitted and the functions will be demonstrated by the lecturer.

 

Documentation Builder Training

The b4A Documentation Builder automatically creates and updates the documentation for automations. Every change and extension to the automation is automatically transferred to the process documentation. 

In this training course, we will show you how to adapt the automatically created process documentation to the standards and requirements of your company. You will also learn in detail about b4A Expressions and the documentation templates.

Requirements:

The following training courses must be completed beforehand:

  • Basic Training 
  • Package Management Training 

Duration: 1 day

Price: € 2.100 

Requirements: 
  • Windows or Linux system with installation authorization for b4A and the ability to connect to a JCP of the Automic environment.
  • Access to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write access to an Automic client

 

Test Automation Training

Test automation makes it possible to add automatic tests to any b4A package, which can be executed at any deployment or at any time.

This course will teach you how to configure and implement automated tests. In addition, we will introduce you to the test automation tool Cucumber.

Requirements:

Completion of the Basic Training

Duration: 1 Day

Price: €2.100 

Requirements: 
  • Windows or Linux system with installation authorization for b4A and the ability to connect to a JCP of the Automic environment.
  • Access to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write access to an Automic client

 

Service Portal Training

The b4A Service Portal provides specialist users with interactive automated services in an easy-to-understand interface.

The training course introduces you to the installation and setup of the b4A Service Portal. You will learn about the components b4A RESTful API, Service Portal and the integration of Automic Automation. You will also learn about the role concept and the assignment of services.

Requirements:

Completion of the Basic Training

Duration: 1 day

Price: €2.100 

 

RESTful API Training

The b4A RESTful API is used to connect b4A to your own or external solutions. 

In this course, you will learn how to install and configure the RESTful API. You will be shown how to install it as a Tomcat app and as a standalone variant and learn about the options for integrating it into system services. During configuration, all settings and their exact meanings are discussed. We will also demonstrate and explain examples of the connections.

Requirements:

Completion of the Basic Trainings 

Duration: 1 day

Price: €2.100 

Requirements: 
  • ccess to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write access to an Automic client
    A system with an Apache Tomcat server (version 10) or an Apache Jetty (version 12). In the case of Apache Tomcat, administrator rights for the Tomcat Manager are required.
  • Windows or Linux system with installation authorization for b4A and the ability to connect to a JCP of the Automic environment.
  • Access to the Automic web interface and an Automic user with read and write permissions for an Automic client

 

User Training 

Use the functions of b4A as a user!

In this training course, you as a b4A user will be introduced to the use of the most important b4A modules. During the training we will only use the graphical user interface. In addition, you will get to know the b4A Service Portal with all its views and functions and can try it out for yourself.

Duration: 1 day

Price: €2.100 

 

Customized Training

Do you have special topics in the context of the best4Automic solution and would like customized training? We will discuss the topics with you and create the exact training content together. 

Duration: 1 day preparation plus implementation days  

Price: According to the number of days (per day €2,100)

 

Upgrade Training 

Are you planning to upgrade your b4A installation and would like to discuss the new features in detail? A senior b4A consultant or developer will go through the relevant changes with you and help you plan the right measures.

Duration:  2,5 days

  • 0,5 Tag preparation  
  • 1 da implementation (presentation of the changes and analysis of the functions used)  
  • 1 day concept creation for the update 

Price: €5.250