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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Final Run - Video | Duration: 8m 13s In this culminating course of the Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series, you will be performing a final runthrough of a reporting cycle and interpret the results to determine the health of the project. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Project Reporting - Video | Duration: 14m 17s Learn about entering final Variance Analysis Report inputs from the CAMs, creating batch reports to deliver CDRLs, and exporting the DoD IPMDAR and DoE PARS Report files. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Initial Review - Video | Duration: 31m 10s Learn about sharing the data with the project team to prepare for reporting, manual forecast updates, and any necessary variance narratives. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Actual Costs Integration - Video | Duration: 37m 25s Learn about the different types of actual costs that can be loaded into Cobra and how they are used for reporting and displaying data, and calculating the forecast once these actual costs are loaded. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Update Status - Video | Duration: 14m 24s Learn about integrating schedule status data from a spreadsheet, calculating the earned value for the project using the Calculate Progress feature, and reviewing the calculated progress. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Advance the Calendar - Video | Duration: 25m 6s Learn about the importance of backing up your projects, tips on naming your backup files, and advancing the calendar. This course contains an optional discussion on Cobra fiscal calendars. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Cost Analyst Boot Camp - Video | Duration: 25m Learn about the overall process that a cost analyst encounters during a typical monthly update cycle. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series: Introduction to Cobra - Video | Duration: 22m Learn about the fundamentals of the Cobra Cost Analyst Certification Series, and the scenario and project involved for the whole series. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Earned Value Management - Quick Reference Guide | Learn about terminologies, definitions and concepts. Topics covered:
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| Deltek Cobra Cost Analyst Certification | The Deltek Cobra Cost Analyst Certification demonstrates expertise in operating Cobra as an EVM Cost Analyst. To receive Deltek Cobra Cost Analyst Certification, you must pass the knowledge-based exam. |
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| Deltek Cobra Administrator Certification | The Deltek Cobra Administrator Certification demonstrates expertise in all the major administrative operations in Cobra. To receive Deltek Cobra Administrator Certification, you must pass the knowledge-based exam. |
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| Cobra Product Overview Series: Online Help | Learn about the different features of Cobra. |
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| Cobra Product Overview Series: Essentials - Clickguide | Duration: 8m read Learn about Cobra and its interface together with the components such as calendar, codes, rates, resources, classes, and costs sets.. Explore Cobra - 5m read Cobra Components - 3m read |
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| Cobra Product Overview: Features and Navigation - Functional Reference Guide | Duration: 10m read Learn about the different features and navigation of Cobra. General Overview General Navigation Performance Measurement Forecasting |
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| Cobra Product Overview Series: Features and Navigation - Learning Video | Duration: 30m 19s Learn about the purpose of Deltek Cobra, its structure and navigation within the system. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Product Overview Series: MPM to Cobra Crosswalk - Learning Video | Duration: 27m 3s |
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| Cobra Product Overview: What's New in v8.1 - Functional Reference Guide | Duration: 7m read Learn about the new features and enhancements in Cobra 8.1. Topics Covered: Enhancements and Updates - 1m read Save and Share Views - 1m read Element of Cost at the Resource Level - 1m read Loading Actual Costs from a Database Table - 1m read Cost Data Export to Acumen - 1m read wInsight Integrated Security - 1m read Microsoft Project 2016 Integration - 1m read |
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| Cobra Product Overview: What's New in v8.2 - Functional Reference Guide | Duration: 8m read Learn about the new features and enhancements in Cobra 8.2. Topics Covered: Cobra 8.2 Enhancements - 1m read Cobra 8.2 Compatibility - 1m read Cobra 8.2 Technical Enhancements - 1m read |
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| Cobra Product Overview: What's New in v8.3 - Functional Reference Guide | Duration: 14m read Learn about the new features and enhancements in Cobra 8.3. Topics Covered: Support for IPMDR - 2m read Cost Data Export Updates - 2m read Contract Information Tab New Fields - 1m read Total Row in the New Project - 1m read Integration with Primavera - 1m read Costpoint to Cobra Integration - 1m read Improved Process Logs Display - 1m read Include Progress Classes During Reclass - 1m read Secure Baseline Dates - 1m read Edit Current Status Period - 1m read Include Progress Classes During Reclass - 1m read Other Enhancements - 1m read |
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| Cobra Product Overview: What's New in 8.4 - Functional Reference Guide | Duration: 12m read Learn about the new features and enhancements in Cobra 8.4. Topics Covered: Cobra 8.4 New Features - 5m read Cobra 8.4 Enhancements - 7m read |
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| Cobra Product Overview: What's New in 8.5 - Video | Duration: 18 minutes Learn about the new features and updates in Cobra 8.5. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Product Overview Series: PPM Architecture - Infographic | Duration: 5m read Learn about the PPM Architecture and its best practices, and how the portfolio of products under the PPM umbrella integrate with each other. Topics covered: Project Portal Project Control Artifacts Proposal System Accounting System Project Management Control System Schedule and Cost Database Risk Management ARM Resource Management Schedule Performance Analysis Customer Reports |
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| Cobra Earned Value Management Series: EVM Concept - Self-Paced Learning | Duration: 25m Learn about EVM Concepts including threshold requirements and Integrated Management System. Topics covered: EVM Terms and Definitions - 3m read EVM History and Concept - 5m Earned Value within Contracting Process - 1m 12s Threshold Requirements - 1m read Earned Value Management Decision Process - 2m 10s Integrated Management System - 2m 36s |
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| Cobra Earned Value Management Series: EVM Planning - Self-Paced Learning | Duration: 25m Learn about EVM Planning including Work Breakdown Structure, project scheduling and baselines. Topics covered: Work Breakdown Structure - 1m 6s Organizational Breakdown Structure - 48s Resource Breakdown Structure - 39s Project Scheduling - 1m 8s Establish Time Phased Budgets - 46s Budget Hierarchy - 1m read The Baseline - 1m 34s Integrated Baseline Review - 1m 1s Integrated Baseline Review Process - 1m 32s Keys to a Stable Baseline - 1m 9s Budgeted Costs for Work Scheduled - 33s Budget At Completion - 25s EVM Planning Appendix - 5m |
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| Cobra Earned Value Management Series: EVM Execution - Self-Paced Learning | Duration: 25m Learn about EVM Execution including ACWP, BCWP, SV, CV, EAC, VAC, CPI TCPI and BCWR. Topics covered: Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) - 30s Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) - 33s Schedule Variance (SV) - 35s Cost Variance (CV) - 43s Estimate At Completion (EAC) - 28s Variance At Completion (VAC) - 35s Cost Performance Index (CPI) - 54s Schedule Performance Index (SPI) - 1m 2s To-Complete Performance Indices (TCPIs) - 54s Tripwires - 3m Budgeted Cost for Work Remaining (BCWR) - 23s Calculating Forecast EAC - 37s Forecasts - 1m |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Creating Code Files - Learning Video | Duration: 39m 52s Learn about the purpose of Cobra Code files, different Code file types, and the process of creating a Cobra Code file and loading data into a Code file. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Calendars - Learning Video | Duration: 21m 27s Learn about the purpose of Cobra calendars and the process of setting up a Calendar Set 19 for IPMR Format 3 and 4 reporting. Topics covered: |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Calendars and Codes - Self-Paced Learning | Duration: 2h 6m 56s Learn about purpose of Cobra calendars and codes and the process of creating a new calendar. Topics covered: Introduction to this course - 4m 20s Understanding Cobra Calendars - 1m 13s Creating a Cobra Calendar - 40m 49s Understanding Cobra Codes - 9m 59s Creating a Cobra Code - 1h 9m 23s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 12s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Rates - Learning Video | Duration: 20m 22s Learn about the purpose of Cobra Rate files, the importance of the Full Time Equivalent (FTE), and the process of creating a Cobra Rate file and loading data into a Rate file. Topics covered: Introduction - 46m Rates Overview - 2m 1s Creating a Rate File - 5m 19s Loading Data into a Rate file - 6m 5s FTE Rate Set - 4m 21s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 46s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Resources - Learning Video | Duration: 43m 3s Learn about the purpose of Cobra Resource files, the Resource Calculations, and the process of creating a Resource file and loading data into a Resource file. Topics covered: Introduction - 47s Resources Overview - 2m 58s Resource Calculations - 8m 50s Creating a Resource File - 18m 24s Loading Data into a Resource file - 6m 38s Loading a Resource Breakdown Structure - 3m 54s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 28s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Rates and Resources - Self-Paced Learning | Duration: 1h 44m 3s Learn about the purpose of Cobra rates and resources and the process of creating a Cobra Rate file. Topics covered: Introduction to this course - 4m 36s Understanding Cobra Rates - 1m 51s Creating a Cobra Rate File - 45m 4s Understanding Cobra Resources - 12m 17s Creating a Cobra Resource File - 38m 58s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 17s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Creating a Project - Learning Video | Duration: 31m 21s Learn about the importance of creating ancillary files, and the process of creating a project with Control Accounts and Work Packages and configuring project properties. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Progress Techniques - Learning Video | Duration: 28m 54s Learn about the types of Progress Techniques and the process of selecting the best Progress Technique for a Work Package. Topics covered: Introduction - 2m 15s What are Progress Techniques? - 5m 54s Selecting the Best Progress Technique - 5m 43s Assigning a Progress Technique - 9m 1s Mapping Progress Techniques in a Schedule - 4m 48s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 9s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Assigning Resources - Learning Video | Duration: 17m Learn about the process of assigning resources in Cobra, displaying resource and costs, and assigning resources to Control Account and Work Packages. Topics covered: Introduction - 56s Understanding Resources and Costs - 1m 39s Displaying Resources and Costs - 3m 51s Assigning Resources and Costs - 9m 6s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 23s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Integrating Project Data - Learning Video | Duration: 33m 59s Learn about the different options to integrate files, schedule preparation and file configuration, and the process of integrating a spreadsheet file into Cobra. Topics covered: Introduction - 1m 38s Recommended Learning Videos - 1m 37s Options for Loading Schedule Data - 4m 1s Methods of Integrating Spreadsheet Files - 1m 44s Project File Integration: Two File Method - 13m 2s Project File Integration: Single File Method - 10m 9s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 42s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Planning and Budgeting Part 1 - Self-Paced Learning | Duration: 1h 12m 35s Learn about creating a project, adding Control Accounts and Work Packages, backing up and restoring a project and project data. Topics covered: Introduction to this course - 4m 35s Creating a Project - 38m 43s Backing Up and Restoring a Project - 2m 13s Understanding Progress Techniques - 9m 51s Assigning and Mapping Progress Techniques - 16m 4s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 9s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Planning and Budgeting Part 2 - Self-Paced Learning | Duration: 1h 5m 28s Learn about resources and costs and the process of assigning resources at the Work Package and Control Account levels. Topics covered: Introduction to this course - 4m 44s Defining Resources and Costs - 5m 21s Assigning Resources - 10m 54s Loading Schedule Data - 6m 29s Integrating Project Data - 37m Summary and Conclusion - 1m |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Integration with Microsoft Project - Learning Video | Duration: 19m 55s Learn about the process of mapping and preparing the schedule for Microsoft Project Integration, and integrating the prepared Microsoft Project files into Cobra. Topics covered: Introduction - 59s Microsoft Project Integration Introduction - 35s Microsoft Project Schedule Mapping and Preparation - 9m 35s Performing a Microsoft Project Integration - 7m 16s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 25s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Integration with Open Plan - Learning Video | Duration: 18m 22s Learn about the process of mapping and preparing the schedule for Open Plan Integration, and integrating the prepared Open Plan files into Cobra. Topics covered: Introduction - 54s Open Plan Integration Introduction - 34 secs Open Plan Schedule Mapping and Preparation - 8m 40s Performing an Open Plan Integration - 6m 47s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 24s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Integration with Primavera P6 - Learning Video | Duration: 16m 35s Learn about the process of mapping and preparing the schedule for Primavera P6 Integration, and integrating the prepared Primavera P6 files into Cobra. Topics covered: Introduction - 1m Primavera P6 Integration Introduction - 39 secs Primavera P6 Schedule Mapping and Preparation - 6m 15s Performing a Primavera P6 Integration - 7m 11s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 24s |
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| Cobra Project Setup Series: Baselines - Learning Video | Duration: 23m 11s Learn about the Cobra baseline process, the typical baseline setup process, the steps to good schedule quality and risk analysis for determining the realism and achievability of a project. Topics covered: Introduction - 39s Baseline Process Overview - 1m 21s Baseline Preparation - 2m 41s Creating a Cobra Baseline - 11m 56s The Audit Log - 4m 57s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 32s |
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| Cobra Outputs and Reports Series: Reporting - Learning Video | Duration: 30m 41s Learn about the reporting basics and creating a batch report to save time. Topics covered: Introduction - 57s Reporting Basics - 10m 2s Report Properties - 8m 44s Calculated Results - 4m 41s Batch Reporting - 4m 24s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 48s |
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| Cobra Outputs and Reports Series: Reports Customization and Templates - Learning Video | Duration: 38m Learn about the custom reporting capabilities of Cobra, report templates and its layout, and the process of customizing a report and modifying report definition settings. Topics covered: Introduction - 49s Report Engine Overview - 1m 17s Report Templates - 19m 38s Customizing a Report - 13m 18s Report Customization Information - 1m 21s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 31s |
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| Cobra Outputs and Reports Series: Exporting IPMDAR JSON Files - Learning Video | Duration: 7m 18s Learn about the IPMDAR DID and how to export its JSON files.
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| Cobra Project Updates Series: Updating Status - Learning Video | Duration: 33m 56s Learn about the typical steps to prepare data for reporting, to back up the project, and to run a validity check. Topics covered:
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| Cobra Project Updates Series: Forecasting - Learning Video | Duration: 45m 36s Learn about the overview of various statistical and manual forecast methods in Cobra, and the process to modify an existing forecast class, set the initial forecast using reclass, and calculate classes. Topics covered: Introduction - 1m 8s Forecast Introduction - 6m 29s Forecast Methods - 2m 44s Manual Forecasts - 5m 10s Forecast Setup - 8m 16s Cost Sets - 2m 3s Creating Statistical Forecasts - 6m 41s Forecast Calculations - 7m 8s Freeze Forecasts - 4m Summary and Conclusion - 1m 51s |
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| Cobra Project Lifecycle Management Series: Import and Export - Learning Video | Duration: 19m 35s Learn about the overview of import and export features of Deltek Cobra, and the process of exporting ancillary data, importing data using the Integration Wizard, and using the Assignment Export/Import features. Topics covered: Introduction - 59s Import/Export Overview - 1m 39s Exporting Ancillary Data - 6m 2s Importing Ancillary Data - 5m 1s Assignment Import/Export - 4m 26s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 24s |
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| Cobra Project Lifecycle Management Series: Master Projects - Learning Video | Duration: 32m 7s Learn about the overview and benefits of the Master Project, how to prepare for Master Project management, how to create a Master Project, and how to update Subprojects using the Master Project for a more efficient update cycle. Topics covered: Introduction - 1m 20s Master Projects Overview - 4m 26s Master Project Preparation - 3m 8s Creating a Master Project - 8m 54s Updating Subprojects using a Master Project - 12m 36s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 38s |
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| Cobra Project Lifecycle Management Series: Processes - Learning Video | Duration: 48m 51s Learn about the overview and benefits of the Master Project, how to prepare for Master Project management, how to create a Master Project, and how to update Subprojects using the Master Project for a more efficient update cycle. Topics covered: Introduction - 2m 38s The Cobra Replan Feature - 5m 35s Performing a Replan - 8m 17s The Recalc Feature - 5m 54s The Slip Feature - 3m 24s Top-Down Planning - 7m 8s The Replace Resources Feature - 6m 28s Aligning Time-phased Dates - 5m 22s Summary and Conclusion - 3m 29s |
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| Cobra Project Lifecycle Management Series: Change Control - Learning Video | Duration: 26m 22s Learn about the change control process and some of general guidelines involved, how to create new classes to store change values for maintaining an audit trail, how to add Work Packages and resource assignments to an existing control account project, how to use Reclass to copy values between classes, how to recalculate classes when different rate files are in use, and how to update the Project Budget and Audit Log to correctly track project cost changes. Topics covered: |
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| Cobra Project Lifecycle Management Series: Apportionment - Learning Video | Duration: 24m 19s Learn about the process of creating Apportionment Definitions, Apportionment Mappings, and calculating progress using the Calculated Apportionment Earned Value Technique (EVT). Topics covered: Introduction - 1m 10s Introduction to Apportionment - 2m 24s Apportionment Setup Steps in Cobra - 3m 30s Apportionment Setup - 8m 35s Calculated Apportionment EVT - 6m 4s Summary and Conclusion - 2m 12s |
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| Cobra System Administration Series: EPM Security Administrator - Recorded Session | In this 1-hour course, you will learn the various ways System Administrators can use Cobra security features to grant or restrict users access to data and processes, how EPM Security Administrator (EPM SA) is a powerful tool used to set up users, groups, and roles that are shared across all Deltek PPM products, including Cobra, and how EPM SA allows you to view and manage your organizations licensing for the Deltek PPM suite. |
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| Cobra EVM Application Series: API Scripts and SQL Statements - Learning Video | Duration: 40m 02s Learn about how different API scripts are used in Deltek Cobra to automate functions and features, and how SQL Statements are used to output Cobra data to spreadsheets. Topics covered: Introduction - 1m 5s Cobra API Introduction - 10m 16s Running the API script from a shortcut - 3m 16s Adding Processes to the API Script - 5m 38s API Scripts Summary - 1m 15s SQL Command Utility - 11m 17s Custom Menu - 2m 48s Data Dictionary - 2m 25s SQL Statements Summary - 1m 31s Summary and Conclusion - 1m 58s |
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| Cobra Certification Exam | Duration: 1h 30m The Deltek Cobra Certification validates skills within the Cobra product suite. Successful completion of the Certification exam is required to receive the Professional Certification. A candidate who passes the Deltek Cobra Certification exam has demonstrated proficiency within multiple areas of Deltek Cobra. To receive Deltek Cobra Certification, you must pass the knowledge based exam. |
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