“Any good photography is a successful synthesis of technique and art.” – Andreas Feininger Discover the magic of Black & White Photography and learn some of the secrets the masters use to make stunning photographs. Explore the fundamentals of light and time and no longer be a slave to the Auto setting. Master the manual functions of your 35mm SLR film camera and unlock its true potential. Get to grips with the complete darkroom workflow from processing film to printing your own black & white photographs. Perfect for those with no experience or those looking for a full refresher. If you don’t have a 35mm SLR camera we have a limited number available for use during the course – please make your selection from the dropdown at time of booking. Week 1 Capture, technical notes, discussions, art context Understand the fundamentals of light and time in balancing an accurate exposure; No longer be a slave to the Auto setting! Learn how to utilise the Manual functions of your 35mm SLR camera including aperture, shutter speed, film speed and metering. Understand depth of field, composition and creative photo-making techniques; Appreciate photography within an art context – Begin to look at the work of other photographers Assignment: You will be given one roll of B&W film to be shot for the second week Week 2 Film processing Learn how to process B&W film by hand in Stills’ darkrooms. We will discuss different film types and chemistry, as well as best practice procedures for film handling. Appreciating photography within an art context-Sally Mann. Week 3 Contact Printing Gain an appreciation of general darkroom procedures;understand how to set up your enlarger and make a contact print using the traditional analogue method; learn how to make 8×10″ work prints using the single filter printing method. All paper and chemistry will be provided. Week 4 Darkroom printing This last session will allow participants to keep on printing with some one to one attention. We will also explore some basic dodging and burning and other printing techniques to get the most from your negatives and make a series of final prints. Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout. Stills uses ILFORD PHOTO chemicals on this course that can potentially pose a risk to pregnant and breast feeding women and asthmatics. We take every care to ensure good working practices and adequate ventilation in our darkrooms. If you feel you may be adversely affected, please visit the Health and Safety section of Ilford’s website for further information. General Guidance Notes for Pregnant and Breast Feeding Women and Asthmatics: From a risk assessment standpoint, provided all necessary control measures (such as good working practices, adequate ventilation, and the use of appropriate PPE) are in place then pregnant and breastfeeding women should be able to continue to work safely with photochemical products.Inhalation is the main route by which fumes and gases enter the body, making good ventilation a high priority. Exposure to irritant chemicals that would not affect most people may provoke an asthma attack in a person who already has asthma. For example, low levels of the gas sulphur dioxide can be produced by some ILFORD PHOTO processes. Most individuals would be unaffected but asthmatics may suffer adverse affects. ILFORD PHOTO products include no known human carcinogens, and no substances to which phrase R46 (May cause heritable genetic damage) or R64 (May cause harm to breastfed babies) applies. Most ILFORD PHOTO developers use hydroquinone, and their classification therefore includes R40 (Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect) and R68 (Possible risk of irreversible effects). Some ILFORD PHOTO chemicals use boric acid or borates. These substances are classified as toxic for reproduction. As a result, the classification of some of the powder developers includes R60 (May impair fertility) and R61 (May cause harm to the unborn child).
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for IT professionals who support a Cisco ACI data center network, including: Data center engineers Field engineers Network engineers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Operationalize and troubleshoot the ACI fabric Understand Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and its monitoring, management, and troubleshooting capabilities Avoid common mistakes and recognize common symptoms The Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting (DCACIO) v1.0 course shows you how to operate and troubleshoot Cisco© data center network infrastructure running Cisco ACI. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, you will learn about operational tools, and best practices and caveats for configuration management, performance tracking, and more. You will practice troubleshooting common issues on a live fabric. Based on lessons learned in over 100 production deployments, this course gives you the real-world knowledge and skills to boost operational efficiencies in your own deployment. Course Outline ACI Overview and Configuration Review ACI Configuration Management Installing, Upgrading, Backing Up, and Restoring ACI Fabric Monitoring ACI Always-On and On-Demand Monitoring Tools Exercises: Visore, CLI Commands, Audit Logs, Traffic Map Troubleshooting ACI Methodologies, Tools, and Specific Examples Exercises: iPing, End Point Tracker, Troubleshooting Tool, Contract Drops, Contracts, Traceroute, Atomic Counters Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco ACI Operations and Troubleshooting Boot Camp (DCACIO) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco ACI Operations and Troubleshooting Boot Camp (DCACIO) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center architects Cloud infrastructure architects Network engineers System administrators Storage administrators Engineers requiring advanced configuration skills Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should understand: Data center challenges and cloud solutions Cisco UCS Director architecture Cisco UCS Director setup and configuration Cisco ACI Multitenancy in FlexPod Cisco ACI infrastructure Resource groups and service offerings Tenant onboarding Self-service provisioning Application containers The Designing and Deploying Cisco UCS Director with ACI (UCSDACI) v6.6 course shows you how to use Cisco UCS© Director software to manage physical and virtual infrastructure elements, including Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI?). You will learn to use orchestration and automation functions of Cisco UCS Director to effectively manage infrastructure and automate IT processes. The course offers hands-on experience installing and configuring Cisco UCS Director software. You will also learn about features such as bare-metal provisioning; compute, network, and storage management; orchestration, including Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC); Cisco UCS Director custom tasks, and more. Introducing Cisco UCS Director Understanding Data Center Challenges Understanding the Benefits of Cisco UCS Director Understanding Cisco UCS Director Components Explaining Cisco UCS Director Architecture Explaining Bare-Metal Agent Introducing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Understanding Cisco ACI Overview Understanding Cisco ACI Terms and Constructs Understanding Cisco UCS Director Infrastructure Management Understanding Cisco UCS Director Deployment Introducing Role-Based Access Control Explaining User Groups/Roles/Users Introducing Orchestration Understanding Orchestration Introducing Cisco UCS Director ACI Explaining Cisco UCS Director with ACI So Understanding Multitenancy with Cisco UCS Director ACI Explaining Multitenancy with Cisco UCS Director ACI Understanding Resource Groups and Service Offerings Introducing Advanced Tenant Onboarding Onboarding a Tenant Tagging Resources Introducing Application Containers Understanding Application Profiles Understanding Service Container Catalog Understanding Deployment Through Self-Service Portal Understanding Self-Service Provisioning Portal Understanding Service Request Understanding Virtual Data Center Understanding Policies Understanding vDC and Groups Use Case Additional course details: Nexus Humans CiscoDesigning and Deploying Cisco UCS Director with ACI (UCSDACI) v6.6 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the CiscoDesigning and Deploying Cisco UCS Director with ACI (UCSDACI) v6.6 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for network and software engineers who are interested in learning about automation and programmability and hold the following job roles: Network Designers Network Administrators Network Engineers Systems Engineers Data Center Engineers Consulting Systems Engineers Technical Solutions Architects Cisco Integrators/Partners Field Engineers Server Administrators Network Managers Storage Administrators Cisco Integrators and Partners Overview After completing the course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding Describe external network connectivity Describe VMM Integration Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations Explain Cisco ACI management features The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.2 course shows you how to deploy and manage the Cisco© Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©) mode. You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and the fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more. This course earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.This course helps prepare you for the following exam:300-620 Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts What Is Cisco ACI? Cisco ACI Topology and Hardware Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs Cisco ACI Logical Constructs Tenant Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding Endpoint Learning Basic Bridge Domain Configuration Knob Introducing External Network Connectivity Cisco ACI External Connectivity Options External Layer 2 Network Connectivity Introducing VMM Integration VMware vCenter VDS Integration Resolution Immediacy in VMM Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations Service Appliance Insertion Without ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Service Appliance Insertion via ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Explaining Cisco ACI Management Out-of-Band Management In-Band Management
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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for the following roles: Network designer Network engineer Systems engineer Data center engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Cisco integrators/partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Design Cisco ACI access policies according to best practices Use fabric system settings Design Cisco ACI logical components Design the migration of IP and logical components from an existing data center to Cisco ACI Design Cisco ACI physical structure Migrate existing data center connectivity and physical components from an existing environment to Cisco ACI Design Cisco ACI external Layer 3 connectivity and Cisco ACI Layer 4-7 service insertion, including PBR-based service redirection Design the L4-L7 service insertion in single-pod Cisco ACI, by evaluating the available options and choosing the optimal connectivity flow Design L4-L7 service insertion in Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Design a transit routing solution Design service sharing using vzAny Build a migration plan for Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, including L3Outs and contracts Migrate vSphere compute environment to Cisco ACI Design QoS for interpod and intersite networks Design the DHCP Relay feature, SPAN feature, Port Tracking feature, Import/Export policies, and Snapshot/Rollback feature The Designing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACID) v1.0 is a 5-day product training course that provides you with the knowledge and skills to understand and utilize a programmable fabric design built on Cisco Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. This course is a deep dive into Cisco ACI design, covering design considerations and best practices, so you can build solid ACI solutions and avoid common mistakes that can impact the network infrastructure. With a focus on various design use cases, this course provides information that can help you practice design decisions, validate your designs, and apply best practices while using Cisco ACI in your multiservice or cloud data centers. Course Outline Designing Access Policies Using Fabric System Settings Designing Logical Components Use Case: Migration of IP and Logical Structure Designing Physical Structure Use Case: Migration of Connectivity and Physical Components Designing L3Outs and Service Insertion Use Case: Service Insertion in Single Pod Use Case: Service Insertion in Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Use Case: L3Out Transit Routing Use Case: Shared Services vzAny and Endpoint Security Groups Use Case: Migration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Connectivity Use Case: VMware Data Center Migration to Cisco ACI Use Case: IPN and ISN QoS Use Case: DHCP Relay and SPAN Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.0 (DCACID) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Designing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.0 (DCACID) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for developers and engineers including: Network Engineer Systems Engineer Data Center Engineer Consulting Systems Engineer Technical Solutions Architect Cisco Integrators/Partners Field Engineer Server Administrator Network Manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Cisco ACI built0in tools for operating and monitoring the fabric. Describe the complex challenges related to monitoring and Cisco tools that address them: Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights. Describe fabric installation upgrade, backup, restore, and best practices for Cisco NX-OS-to-ACI migration and Cisco ACI management access. Describe the tools and best practices for monitoring ACI fabric. Describe best practices for Cisco ACI naming conventions, Day-0 configuration, VMM integration, and Cisco ACI migrations. The Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting (DCACIO) v5.2 course shows you how to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco© Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, you will learn about operational tools, best practices, caveats, and practice troubleshooting common issues on a live fabric. Based on lessons learned in wide range of production deployments, this course gives you the real-world knowledge and skills to boost operational efficiencies in your own deployment. Course Outline Describing Cisco ACI Day-0 to Day-2 Operations Describing Day-2 Operational Tools Describing Cisco ACI Configuration Management Describing Cisco ACI Monitoring Cisco ACI Best Practices Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting v5.2 (DCACIO) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting v5.2 (DCACIO) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for developers and engineers including: Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Cisco integrators/partners Field engineers Server administrators Network managers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Apply troubleshooting methodology to Cisco ACI networks Troubleshoot logical and physical constructs of the Cisco ACI policy Understand Cisco APIC and its troubleshooting aspects Troubleshoot endpoint learning in Cisco ACI Troubleshoot Layer 2 traffic bridging and Layer 3 routing in the Cisco ACI network Troubleshoot hypervisor integration in Cisco ACI Troubleshoot Layer 4 to Layer 7 service insertion Troubleshoot contracts and route leaking in Cisco ACI The Troubleshooting Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT) v5.2 course teaches you through a combination of lectures and labs the key components and procedures needed to troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. This course is for advanced engineers who have installed and managed existing fabrics or for those who have completed the Implementing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure-Advanced (DCACI) course. Course Outline Describing Cisco ACI Troubleshooting Methodology Troubleshooting Logical and Physical Constructs Troubleshooting Cisco APIC Troubleshooting Endpoint Learning Troubleshooting Layer 2 Troubleshooting Layer 3 Routing Troubleshooting VMM Integration Troubleshooting Layer 4-7 Service Insertion Troubleshooting Contracts and Route Leaking Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v5.2 (DCACIT) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v5.2 (DCACIT) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center administrators Data center engineers Systems engineers Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators and partners Data center designers Technical solutions architects Network architects Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco FEX connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and vPCs Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and describe network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe NPV and NPIV Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.1 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course does not lead directly to a certification exam, but it does cover foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several CCNP and other professional-level data center courses and exams. Describing the Data Center Network Architectures Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access Spine-and-Leaf Network Two-Tier Storage Network Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy Default Gateway Redundancy Hot Standby Router Protocol Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Gateway Load Balancing Protocol Describing Cisco FEX Server Deployment Models Cisco FEX Technology Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding Cisco Adapter FEX Describing Port Channels and vPCs Ethernet Port Channels Virtual Port Channels Supported vPC Topologies Describing Switch Virtualization Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components Virtual Routing and Forwarding Cisco Nexus 7000 VDCs VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols VXLAN Overlay VXLAN BGP EVPN Control Plane VXLAN Data Plane Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch VMware vSphere Virtual Switches Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center Fibre Channel Storage Networking VSAN Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model FLOGI Process Fibre Channel Flow Control Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses Fibre Channel Zoning Zoning Configuration Zoning Management Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV Cisco NPV Mode NPIV Mode Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements IEEE Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCBX Protocol Congestion Notification Describing FCoE Cisco Unified Fabric FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Adapters Describing Cisco UCS Components Physical Cisco UCS Components Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview Cisco IOM Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco IMC Supervisor Cisco Intersight Describing Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Manager Overview Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates Cisco UCS Central Overview Cisco HyperFlex Overview Using APIs Common Programmability Protocols and Methods How to Choose Models and Processes Describing Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Overview Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Features VXLAN in Cisco ACI Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Programmability Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options Describing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Overview Cloud Deployment Models Cloud Computing Services Lab outline Explore the Cisco NX-OS CLI Explore Topology Discovery Configure HSRP Configure vPCs Configure VRF Explore the VDC Elements Install ESXi and vCenter Configure VSANs Validate FLOGI and FCNS Configure Zoning Configure Unified Ports on a Cisco Nexus Switch and Implement FCoE Explore the Cisco UCS Server Environment Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile Configure Cisco NX-OS with APIs Explore the Cisco UCS Manager XML API Management Information Tree Explore Cisco ACI
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will help you: Prepare for entry-level job roles in the high-demand area of data center environments Prepare for courses that support the Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center certification exams Gain knowledge and hands-on skills through Cisco's unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX) connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and virtual port channel (VPCs) Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe N-Port Virtualization (NPV) and N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV) Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including: networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. Describing the Data Center Network Architectures Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access Spine-and-Leaf Network Two-Tier Storage Network Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy Default Gateway Redundancy Hot Standby Router Protocol Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Gateway Load Balancing Protocol Describing Cisco FEX Server Deployment Models Cisco FEX Technology Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding Cisco Adapter FEX Describing Port Channels and VPCs Ethernet Port Channels Virtual Port Channels Supported VPC Topologies Describing Switch Virtualization Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components Virtual Routing and Forwarding Cisco Nexus 7000 Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Overlay VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Control Plane VXLAN Data Plane Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch VMware vSphere Virtual Switches Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center Fibre Channel Storage Networking Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model Fabric Login (FLOGI) Process Fibre Channel Flow Control Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses Fibre Channel Zoning Zoning Configuration Zoning Management Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV Cisco NPV Mode NPIV Mode Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) Protocol Congestion Notification Describing FCoE Cisco Unified Fabric FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Adapters Describing Cisco UCS Components Physical Cisco UCS Components Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview Cisco I/O Module (IOM) Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor Cisco Intersight? Describing Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Manager Overview Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates Cisco UCS Central Overview Cisco HyperFlex? Overview Using APIs Common Programmability Protocols and Methods How to Choose Models and Processes Describing Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Overview Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Features VXLAN in Cisco ACI Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Programmability Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options Describing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Overview Cloud Deployment Models Cloud Computing Services Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.