I will introduce the learning contents that I am working on on a daily basis as a technician blog. This time, it is the third unit on the theme of infrastructure.
The third unit is managing the Dandelions’ internal network. To strengthen its security, we have introduced a UTM device called FortiGate. “UTM” is an abbreviation for “Unified Threat Management”. In other words, one device can manage the entire network security.
In this technician blog, we will introduce three functions of FortiGate.
① Email filter
As a measure against spam, FortiGate can check the contents of the emails it receives and add any tag to the subject of emails that are detected as suspected spam.
The tag [Spam] is added.
② Intrusion prevention
This function prevents program vulnerabilities, botnets, and other intrusions. “Other intrusions” are, for example, attempts to access the server’s authentication files.
Prevents access to the authentication files of Linux servers.
③ Application Control
You might think that this is a function that allows you to disable certain applications (programs), but it can also restrict the use of websites, not just programs that can be executed individually.
You can restrict the use of YouTube (website) in detail.
Hello, my name is Roru and I joined Dandelions in April this year.
Reason for joining the company
I started job hunting in Japan last year and joined Dandelions in April this year. The reason I joined the company was when I saw Dandelions’ official blog and thought the atmosphere looked fun. I could tell that the company values diversity and inclusion.
And Dandelions has foreign employees from various countries. I think that working together with people from different cultures and backgrounds can broaden your international perspective. I applied for the company for those two reasons. I felt a warmth during the interview. That’s when I decided to join the company.
Thoughts after joining the company
After joining the company, I had a training period of about three months, during which I received basic IT knowledge training and basic training in programming languages. I learned about the basic grammar and concepts of programming languages. Training in basic programming concepts such as variables, conditional branching, repetition, and functions will help me with future coding. In the HTML and CSS training, I learned about the structure of web pages. I learned how to mark up content using HTML and set styles using CSS. By learning how to write HTML and how to apply CSS, I was able to create web pages that are easier to read and more beautiful. In the SQL training, I learned about data manipulation such as adding, updating, and deleting data. I think that creating subqueries using joins will be useful for data manipulation in actual work. In addition, training was given to acquire effective communication skills in business situations. I learned about appropriate language, how to greet, and points to keep in mind when communicating via email and phone. There is a lot to learn in the training content, but the employees teach me carefully. It is always easy to listen to, and the atmosphere is bright and warm. I would like to work harder in the future.
About me
Before coming to Japan, I studied Japanese on my own because I was interested in Japanese anime and culture. I graduated from a liberal arts university in China and decided to study abroad in Japan, and then enrolled in a liberal arts graduate school in Japan. Then, I joined Dandelions in April of this year. My hobby is watching anime and manga. I have watched a lot of anime. Among them, I especially like the “Mobile Suit Gundam” series. I took advantage of my day off and went to Yokohama to see the 18m life-sized moving Gundam. I thought it looked really cool when the Gundam moved. I also enjoyed the Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba.
I am Omatsu, a member of the Business Management Department, and I will be writing this blog post. This time, I will be giving a free introduction about the “Stress Care Course” that I took on June 21st.
Course Contents
There are various causes of social problems in Japan, such as insomnia and dementia, but everyone has stress, and it is an inseparable problem. In the past, it was said that “colds are the root of all diseases,” but nowadays it is said that “stress is the root of all diseases,” and if you continue to hold stress for a long time, it will cause mental and physical illnesses, so you must take care of your stress. In addition, stress is not only a problem for adults, but also for children, and it has become a major social problem.
“Dementia, infectious diseases, stress, mind care” These can be prevented with aromatherapy, and it has recently begun to attract attention in Japan.
① Stress also affects the body The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and this balance is important. The sympathetic nervous system is active during the day, while the parasympathetic nervous system is active when you are sleeping or relaxing. Stress is one of the causes of this imbalance.
External stimuli are called stressors, and if the stressor is too strong, it can cause mental and physical disorders. There are many types of stressors, but the biggest problem in modern times is psychological and social stressors. It is necessary to develop the ability to respond to these differences and diversity in thinking.
It is also important to know how to release the stress you receive. Examples of ways to release stress include traveling and eating, but these methods of release are no longer possible due to the coronavirus pandemic, and aromatherapy has begun to be reconsidered as a way to relieve stress. In Japan, it is thought of as a miscellaneous item, but in Europe, it is in every household’s medicine cabinet, like Oronine in Japan.
② We actually experienced the aroma! There are some points to keep in mind when smelling the aroma.
Sit on a chair or sit cross-legged with your back straight.
Close your eyes and inhale through your nose (4 seconds).
Hold your breath (4 seconds).
Exhale slowly through your mouth (6 seconds). Repeat this for 5 minutes. When you are stressed, you tend to breathe shallowly without realizing it, so consciously take deep breaths to relax your muscles and prepare your body.
Measure against stress by choosing an aroma that suits your purpose, such as improving your concentration, balancing your female hormones, feeling energized, or relaxing!
Summary
After taking the last sleep course, my interest in aromas has grown, so I was personally very much looking forward to this stress care course. By taking this course, I learned that aromas are good for stress. What surprised me most about the course content was that stress can also be prevented. I received a lavender aroma mist as a gift this time, and I spray it on my pillow before going to sleep. Thanks to the aroma mist, I was able to relax and I am less irritated than before. I would like to continue to actively incorporate aromas in the future so that I can reduce stress.
Hello. Today, I will introduce the contents of the grooming training that was held the other day. Hachi and Pyu will be in charge. In this training, after two hours of lectures, you can actually have a suit made! It was a surprising content! The lecturer for this training was Ms. Moriuchi of Brilliant Impression.
About business style
During the lectures, the word “mottainai” (wasteful) by Mr. Moriuchi, an image consultant who was the lecturer, made an impression on me. He said that it is “mottainai” to lower your evaluation because of your appearance even if you are good at your job. I have never been very interested in fashion, but I was reminded that I was doing something “mottainai”.
Also, in the image of job hunting, I thought that a suit with a collared shirt was the formal attire, but I was very surprised to hear that it is different for women. I have always worn collared shirts, so I may need to change my clothes completely.
Dress code rules in the Japanese workplace
The training with Mr. Moriuchi before choosing my outfit was very fulfilling. I was able to learn what clothes are acceptable as “office casual”. There are many rules regarding clothing in Japan, and some rules are different from overseas. For example, not only the length of skirts and dresses, but also the color of hair is regulated. Although these rules may seem a little strict, I think it’s a good thing that we can avoid discrimination in the workplace based on physique and style.
Making a custom-made suit
After that, we moved to the store and finally ordered the suit. It was my first time ordering a custom-made suit, and even looking at the fabric sample, it was difficult to imagine the finished product, and the finished suit was a lighter color than I expected.
Thoughts on the finished suit
Hachi’s thoughts: Moriuchi gave me advice on colors and shapes that would suit me, so I chose the recommended design. The suit has a bright and refreshing finish, and the fabric is sturdy, so it looks neat. I was able to discover a different side of myself from my usual self, and I’m really glad I chose the recommended design!
Pyu’s thoughts: Moriuchi’s advice was very valuable, and I realized how difficult it is to choose an outfit. I don’t usually wear suits, so it was difficult to choose because there were so many options for materials, colors, patterns, and shapes. However, the staff at KASHIYAMA Nagoya Sakae store gave me very detailed advice. That advice was very helpful as it made it easier for me to choose the fabric, color, and style of my outfit.
This training allowed me to gain proper knowledge about business attire and to realize the importance of first impressions and how I present myself when working. It was also a valuable opportunity to receive objective advice on suits and clothing that suit me. I will continue to work hard with my new suit!
As a technical blog, I would like to introduce the learning content that I am working on on a daily basis.
This time, it is the second unit, which is themed on low-code development.
Theme of this time: “About Outsystems Developer Cloud” We, the second unit, are currently conducting low-code development using OutSystems 11, and in this blog we introduce the development method and other aspects. This time, we will introduce “OutSystems Developer Cloud”, which was released in Japan by OutSystems in April 2023.
What is an Outsystems Developer Cloud？
Outsystems Developer Cloud (hereinafter referred to as ODC) is a cloud-native (created to run on the cloud) low-code application development platform provided by OutSystems.
It is based on the native cloud service of Amazon Web Service (AWS) and supports Kubernetes, Linux containers, microservices, etc.
Technologies used in ODC
As a cloud-native platform, ODC uses technologies to provide benefits such as agility, availability, and fault tolerance, and is used to support the above services. Here are some of those technologies.
Microservices Microservices is a technique for building one large application by combining multiple independent small services through communication via APIs and web services. Since the correlation between individual functions is low, failures or increased load in one function are less likely to affect other functions. In addition, since changes and expansions of functions can be made only to the target service, agility in changes and expansions is high. However, since it is more difficult to maintain consistency as a whole system than creating a single application, attention must be paid to the design of the whole system, data management, and API management.
Containerization Containerization is a technology in virtualization technology that combines the elements required to run in any computing environment (from the execution environment to the application) into one package. It enables rapid development without having to worry about the underlying environment.
Autoscaling Autoscaling is a function that monitors the CPU and RAM usage of each application and automatically increases or decreases the capacity of the application according to the load. Autoscaling allows the build service and other services to be used simultaneously without degrading the performance of the platform.
Advantages of ODC
Usually, building a cloud-native application platform requires huge costs and time. With ODC, OutSystems handles the tedious work involved in building it, so you can introduce cloud-native services with less effort than building it from scratch.
Although there are some differences from OutSystems’ existing low-code development platform, OutSystems 11, there are no major differences in basic functions.
With ODC, you can design, develop, and deploy by taking advantage of the high productivity of OutSystems 11 and the advantages of cloud-native services.
Currently, ODC does not have a free trial that you can immediately install like Outsystems 11, but UI images of the development screen are posted on the Outsystems website.
If you have not tried Outsystems products, try installing a trial of Outsystems 11 first and compare it with the ODC screen.
About the trial installation of Outsystems 11: Engineer blog: Introducing Outsystems and creating sample screens – dandelionS Blog About the ODC UI: UI overview of ODC Portal and ODC Studio – ODC Documentation (outsystems.com)
Summary
This time, we introduced “Outsystems Developer Cloud”. Our company is currently using OutSystems 11, so in the future I would like to delve deeper into the differences between OutSystems 11 and ODC, how to use them for development purposes, and what to do if you want to migrate to ODC!
In the second unit, we will continue to publish blogs for engineers using low-code tools such as OutSystems, so stay tuned.
