302 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) courses

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is intended for individuals who want to achieve a level 3 apprenticeship in IT. Overview To complete their overall level three framework in the following: CCNA, MCSA, IT Fundamentals 7 Cyber Security. In this course, students will handle customer queries, investigate customer needs, investigate and analyze customer satisfaction information and create reports based on this. Create and conduct coaching sessions. In this course, students will handle customer queries, investigate customer needs, investigate and analyze customer satisfaction information and create reports based on this. Create and conduct coaching sessions.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy a Cisco Integrated Threat Defense solution in their network environment. The primary audience for this course includes: Systems and network engineersTechnical architectsTechnical support personnelChannel partners and resellers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Describe the current network security landscape and the Cisco Integrated Threat Defense (ITD) solutionDescribe the key components of the ITD solution and their use in the networkConfigure the ISE for a baseline of operation in the ITD solutionConfigure the integration between the Stealthwatch and ISE platformsConfigure the integration between the Cisco Firepower and ISE platformsConfigure the integration between Cisco Firepower and AMP for Endpoints This course begins with an analysis of the current cybersecurity landscape and includes details on why networks today need an integrated threat defense architecture. You will integrate and verify proper operation of the key Cisco Integrated Threat Defense products, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Stealthwatch©, Cisco Firepower© NGFW, and Cisco AMP for Endpoints. Verification includes the introduction of malware into the network to ensure proper identification, analysis, and quarantine. Course Outline Integrated Threat Defense Introduction Itd Products Identity Services Engine Setup Integration Of Stealthwatch With Identity Services Engine Integration Of Firepower With Identity Services Engine Integration Of Firepower With Amp For Endpoints

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network security engineers ISE administrators Wireless network security engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco ISE deployments, including core deployment components and how they interact to create a cohesive security architecture. Describe the advantages of such a deployment and how each Cisco ISE capability contributes to these advantages. Describe concepts and configure components related to 802.1X and MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) authentication, identity management, and certificate services. Describe how Cisco ISE policy sets are used to implement authentication and authorization, and how to leverage this capability to meet the needs of your organization. Describe third-party Network Access Devices (NADs), Cisco TrustSec, and Easy Connect. Describe and configure web authentication, processes, operation, and guest services, including guest access components and various guest access scenarios. Describe and configure Cisco ISE profiling services, and understand how to monitor these services to enhance your situational awareness about network-connected endpoints. Describe best practices for deploying this profiler service in your specific environment. Describe BYOD challenges, solutions, processes, and portals. Configure a BYOD solution, and describe the relationship between BYOD processes and their related configuration components. Describe and configure various certificates related to a BYOD solution. Describe the value of the My Devices portal and how to configure this portal. Describe endpoint compliance, compliance components, posture agents, posture deployment and licensing, and the posture service in Cisco ISE. Describe and configure TACACS+ device administration using Cisco ISE, including command sets, profiles, and policy sets. Understand the role of TACACS+ within the Authentication, Authentication, and Accounting (AAA) framework and the differences between the RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols. Migrate TACACS+ functionality from Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) to Cisco ISE, using a migration tool. Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v3.0 is a Cisco ISE training program that discusses the Cisco Identity Services Engine, an identity and access control policy platform that provides a single policy plane across the entire organization, combining multiple services, including authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), posture, profiling, device onboarding, and guest management, into a single context-aware identity-based platform. This CCNA course provides students with the knowledge and skills to enforce security posture compliance for wired and wireless endpoints as well as enhance infrastructure security using the Cisco ISE. Introducing Cisco ISE Architecture and Deployment Using Cisco ISE as a Network Access Policy Engine Cisco ISE Use Cases Describing Cisco ISE Functions Cisco ISE Deployment Models Context Visibility Cisco ISE Policy Enforcement Using 802.1X for Wired and Wireless Access Using MAC Authentication Bypass for Wired and Wireless Access Introducing Identity Management Configuring Certificate Services Introducing Cisco ISE Policy Implementing Third-Party Network Access Device Support Introducing Cisco TrustSec Cisco TrustSec Configuration Easy Connect Web Authentication and Guest Services Introducing Web Access with Cisco ISE Introducing Guest Access Components Configuring Guest Access Settings Configuring Sponsor and Guest Portals Cisco ISE Profiler Introducing Cisco ISE Profiler Profiling Deployment and Best Practices Cisco ISE BYOD Introducing the Cisco ISE BYOD Process Describing BYOD Flow Configuring the My Devices Portal Configuring Certificates in BYOD Scenarios Cisco ISE Endpoint Compliance Services Introducing Endpoint Compliance Services Configuring Client Posture Services and Provisioning in Cisco ISE Working with Network Access Devices Review TACACS+ Cisco ISE TACACS+ Device Administration Configure TACACS+ Device Administration TACACS+ Device Administration Guidelines and Best Practices Migrating from Cisco ACS to Cisco ISE Lab outline Access the SISE Lab and Install ISE 2.4 Configure Initial Cisco ISE Setup, GUI Familiarization, and System Certificate Usage Integrate Cisco ISE with Active Directory Configure Basic Policy on Cisco ISE Configure Policy Sets Configure Access Policy for Easy Connect Configure Guest Access Configure Guest Access Operations Create Guest Reports Configure Profiling Customize the Cisco ISE Profiling Configuration Create Cisco ISE Profiling Reports Configure BYOD Blacklisting a Device Configure Cisco ISE Compliance Services Configure Client Provisioning Configure Posture Policies Test and Monitor Compliance-Based Access Test Compliance Policy Configure Cisco ISE for Basic Device Administration Configure TACACS+ Command Authorization

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Security Operations Workload Application Administrators Security Operations Field Engineers Network Engineers Systems Engineers Technical Solutions Architects Cisco Integrators and Partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Define the Cisco telemetry and analytics approach. Explore common scenarios that Cisco Tetration Analytics can solve. Describe how the Cisco Tetration Analytics platform collects telemetry and other context information. Discuss how relative agents are installed and configured. Explore the operational aspects of the Cisco Tetration Analytics platform. Describe the Cisco Tetration Analytics support for application visibility or application insight based on the Application Dependency Mapping (ADM) feature. List the concepts of the intent-based declarative network management automation model. Describe the Cisco Tetration policy enforcement pipeline, components, functions, and implementation of application policy. Describe how to use Cisco Tetration Analytics for workload protection in order to provide a secure infrastructure for business-critical applications and data. Describe Cisco Tetration Analytics platform use cases in the modern heterogeneous, multicloud data center. List the options for the Cisco Tetration Analytics platform enhancements. Explain how to perform the Cisco Tetration Analytics administration. This course teaches how to deploy, use, and operate Cisco© Tetration Analytics? platform for comprehensive workload-protection and application and network insights across a multicloud infrastructure. You will learn how the Cisco Tetration Analytics platform uses streaming telemetry, behavioral analysis, unsupervised machine learning, analytical intelligence, and big data analytics to deliver pervasive visibility, automated intent-based policy, workload protection, and performance management. Exploring Cisco Tetration Data Center Challenges Define and Position Cisco Tetration Cisco Tetration Features Cisco Tetration Architecture Cisco Tetration Deployment Models Cisco Tetration GUI Overview Implementing and Operating Cisco Tetration Explore Data Collection Install the Software Agent Install the Hardware Agent Import Context Data Describe Cisco Tetration Operational Concepts Examining Cisco Tetration ADM and Application Insight Describe Cisco Tetration Application Insight Perform ADM Interpret ADM Results Application Visibility Examining Cisco Tetration Intent-Based Networking Describe Intent-Based Policy Examine Policy Features Implement Policies Enforcing Tetration Policy Pipeline and Compliance Examine Policy Enforcement Implement Application Policy Examine Policy Compliance Verification and Simulation Examining Tetration Security Use Cases Examine Workload Security Attack Prevention Attack Detection Attack Remediation Examining IT Operations Use Cases Key Features and IT Operations Use Cases Performing Operations in Neighborhood App-based Use Cases Examining Platform Enhancement Use Cases Integrations and Advanced Features Third-party Integration Examples Explore Data Platform Capabilities Exploring Cisco Tetration Analytics Administration Examine User Authentication and Authorization Examine Cluster Management Configure Alerts and Syslog Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Tetration Analytics v1.0 (DCITET) 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 Implementing Cisco Tetration Analytics v1.0 (DCITET) 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 Typical candidates for this course are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Explain how Aruba's wireless networking solutions meet customers' requirements Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts, and 802.11 Standards Learn to configure the Mobility Conductor and Mobility Controller to control access to the Employee and Guest WLAN Control secure access to the WLAN using Aruba Firewall Policies and Roles Recognize and explain Radio Frequency Bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference and successful implementation and diagnosis of WLAN systems Identify and differentiate antenna technology options to ensure optimal coverage in various deployment scenarios Describe RF power technology including, signal strength, how it is measured and why it is critical in designing wireless networks Learn to configure and optimize Aruba ARM and Client Match and Client Insight features Learn how to perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting This course teaches the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to set up and configure a basic Aruba WLAN utilizing the AOS 8.X architecture and features. Using lecture and labs, this course provides the technical understanding and hands-on experience of configuring a single Mobility Conductor with one controller and AP Aruba WLAN. Participants will learn how to use Aruba hardware and AOS8 to install and build a complete, secure controller network with multiple SSIDs. WLAN Fundamentals Describes the fundamentals of 802.11, RF frequencies and channels Explain RF Patterns and coverage including SNR Roaming Standards and QOS requirements Mobile First Architecture An introduction to Aruba Products including controller types and modes OS 8.X Architecture and features License types and distribution Mobility Conductor Mobility Controller Configuration Understanding Groups and Subgroups Different methods to join Mobility Controller with Mobility Conductor Understanding Hierarchical Configuration Secure WLAN configuration Identifying WLAN requirements such as SSID name, encryption, authentication Explain AP groups structure and profiles Configuration of WLAN using the Mobility Conductor GUI AP Provisioning Describes the communication between AP and Mobility controller Explain the AP booting sequence and requirements Explores the APs controller discovery mechanisms Explains how to secure AP to controller communication using CPSec Describes AP provisioning and operations WLAN Security Describes the 802.11 discovery, authentication and association Explores the various authentication methods, 802.1x with WPA/WPA2, Mac auth Describes the authentication server communication Explains symmetric vs asymmetric Keys, encryption methods WIPS is described along with rogue discovery and protection Firewall Roles and Policies An introduction into Firewall Roles and policies Explains Aruba?s Identity based Firewall Configuration of Policies and Rules including aliases Explains how to assign Roles to users Dynamic RF Management Explain how ARM calibrates the network selecting channels and power settings Explores OS 8.X Airmatch to calibrate the network How Client Match and Client Insight match steers clients to better APs Guest Access Introduces Aruba?s solutions for Guest Access and the Captive portal process Configuration of secure guest access using the internal Captive portal The configuration of Captive portal using Clearpass and its benefits Creating a guest provisioning account Troubleshooting guest access Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting Using the Mobility Conductor dashboard to monitor and diagnose client, WLAN and AP issues Traffic analysis using APPrf with filtering capabilities A view of AirWave's capabilities for monitoring and diagnosing client, WLAN and AP issues

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidates include network professionals who are looking to build their foundational knowledge of the ClearPass product portfolio. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Ability to setup ClearPass as a AAA server Demonstrate Configuration Guest, OnGurad, Onboard and Profiling features Integrate with External AD Server Understand Monitoring and Reporting Demonstrate Scaling and deployment of best practices Configure AAA services for both wired and wireless networks Demonstrate the configuration of Aruba Downloadable User Roles. Demonstrate the configuration of Dynamic Segmentation with Aruba switches. This course prepares participants with foundational skills in Network Access Control using the ClearPass product portfolio. This 5-day classroom session includes both instructional modules and labs to teach participants about the major features of the ClearPass portfolio. Participants will learn how to setup ClearPass as an AAA server, and configure the Policy Manager, Guest, OnGuard and Onboard feature sets. In addition, this course covers integration with external Active Directory servers, Monitoring and Reporting, as well as deployment best practices. The student will gain insight into configuring authentication with ClearPass on both wired and wireless networks. Intro to ClearPass BYOD High Level Overview Posture and Profiling Guest and Onboard ClearPass for AAA Policy Service Rules Authentication Authorization and Roles Enforcement Policy and Profiles Authentication and Security Concepts Authentication Types Servers Radius COA Active Directory Certificates Intro to NAD NAD Devices Adding NAD to ClearPass Network Device Groups Network Device Attributes Aruba Controller as NAD Aruba Switch Aruba Instant Monitoring and Troubleshooting Monitoring Troubleshooting Logging Policy Simulation ClearPass Insight Insight Dashboard Insight Reports Insight Alerts Insight Search Insight Administration Insight Replication Active Directory Adding AD as Auth Source Joining AD domain Using AD services External Authentication Multiple AD domains LDAP Static Host Lists SQL Database External Radius Server Guest Guest Account creation Web Login pages Guest Service configuration Self-registration pages Configuring NADS for Guest Guest Manager Deep Dive Web Login Deep Dive Sponsor Approval MAC Caching Onboard Intro to Onboard Basic Onboard Setup Onboard Deepdive Single SSID Onboarding Dual SSID Onboarding Profiling Intro to Profiling Endpoint Analysis Deep Dive Posture Intro to Posture Posture Deployment Options OnGuard Agent Health Collection OnGuard workflow 802.1x with Posture using Persistent/dissolvable agent OnGuard web Login Monitoring and Updates Operation and Admin Users Operations Admin Users Clustering and Redundancy Clustering Redundancy LAB Licensing ClearPass Licensing Base License Applications ClearPass Exchange Intro Examples General HTTP Palo Alto Firewall Configuration Case Study Objectives Discussion Advanced Labs Overview Wired Port Authentication 802.1X for access layer switch ports Profiling on Wired Network Configuration of Dynamic Segmentation Aruba Downloadable User Roles Downloadable User Role Enforcement in ClearPass Aruba Controller/Gateway configuration Aruba Switch configuration Troubleshooting

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirements Explain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSO Explain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devices Understand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG models Install NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager component Understand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capable Explain the YANG service model structure Describe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAP Design and manage services with YANG models Perform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packs Use logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devices Explain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurations Describe the use of different integration options and APIs Explain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) components Describe the use of feature components and function packs Define and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solution Work with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures The Cisco NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v. 4.0 course introduces you to Cisco© Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This course provides an overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as introductions to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about managing devices and creating device templates, service management and service package creation, network element drivers, interfacing with other systems using APIs, configuring and troubleshooting system settings, managing alarms and reporting, configuring NSO for scalability and performance, and capabilities that can be added to Cisco NSO. Introduction to Cisco NSO Meeting Challenges with Orchestration Challenges of Network Management Challenges of Network Orchestration NSO Features and Benefits That Meet Challenges Standardized Approach What Is NSO? Logical Architecture Components What Does NSO Do? Orchestration Use Cases How Does NSO Work? Introduction to NETCONF and YANG Packages Mapping Logic Network Element Drivers (NEDs) Resources and Training Resources Training Get Started with Cisco NSO Installing Cisco NSO Setup Overview Cisco NSO Local Installation Installing NEDs Using NetSim NETCONF Overview Challenges of Network Management Introduction to NETCONF NETCONF Operation Device Manager Device Manager Overview Device Configuration Management Device Connection Management Templates and Groups Other Device Management Tools Service Manager Essentials YANG Overview Introduction to YANG Other Representations of YANG Data Types XPath Overview Basic YANG Statements Can You Spot the Error? Using Services Package Architecture Creating a Service Package Sample Service Configuration Service Template YANG Service Model Deploying a Service Model-to-Model Mapping Mapping Introduction Mapping Logic FASTMAP Template Processing Service Design and Cisco NSO Programmability Service Design Service Design Overview Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach Device Configuration Service Model Service Management Service Management Tasks Service Lifecycle Management Guidelines NSO Programmability Introduction NSO Programmability Overview Python Service Skeleton Creating a Service YANG Model Creating a Service Template Template Processing with Python Cisco NSO Flexibility System Configuration and Troubleshooting System Configuration System Troubleshooting Integration Integration Options NETCONF Server Web Integration SNMP Agent Alarm Management and Reporting Alarm Management Reporting Scalability and Performance High Availability High-Availability Cluster Communications Clustering Layered Service Architecture Addressing Performance Limitations Components and Function Packs Function Packs NFV Orchestration Reactive FASTMAP

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Security architects Design engineers Network engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) for providing access control to corporate networks. Describe Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication types and methods, and the role of Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) in EAP communications. Describe how to configure Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), and Cisco ISE for 802.1X operation. Describe how to configure access for non-supplicant devices in an 802.1X deployment. Describe how to plan and deploy Cisco IBNS Networks with Cisco ISE and 802.1X. The Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (802.1X) v1.0 shows you how to configure and prepare to deploy Cisco© Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) solutions based on Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst switches, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers. You will learn the fundamentals of the 802.1X protocol and configuration, Cisco IBNS, configuring access for non-supplicant devices, Cisco ISE deployment options, architectural components, considerations with 802.1X, and more. You will also gain hands-on experience configuring 802.1X?based network services using the Cisco Identity Services Engine and a Cisco Catalyst switch. Describing Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services Cisco IBNS Overview Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Role in Cisco IBNS Compare Cisco IBNS and Cisco ISE Solutions Explore Cisco IBNS Architecture Components Explore Cisco TrustSec Describing 802.1X EAP Authentication Explore the IEEE 802.1X Standard Explore 802.1X and EAP Explain EAP Methods Describe the Role of RADIUS in EAP Communications Configuring Devices for 802.1X Operation Identify 802.1X Components and Topologies Configure Cisco Catalyst Switch for 802.1X Compare IBNS 1.0 and 2.0 on Cisco Catalyst Switch Configure Cisco WLC for 802.1X Configure Cisco ISE for 802.1X Configure Supplicants for 802.1X Operation Configuring Access for Non-Supplicant Devices Configure Cisco IBNS for Non-Supplicant Devices Explore IBNS 2.0 for Non-Supplicant Devices Configure Cisco Central Web Authentication for Guests Designing Cisco IBNS Networks with Cisco ISE and 802.1X Cisco ISE Architectural Components Introducing the Cisco ISE Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Process Identify Cisco ISE Deployment Options Identify Component Compatibilities with 802.1X Review 802.1X Design Considerations

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidates are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview Network Fundamentals Review Aruba Switching portfolio ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System VLANs Spanning Tree Protocol VRRP Link Aggregation IP Routing Subnetting OSPFv2 - Single Area Stacking using VSF Secure Management and Maintenance Aruba NetEdit Teaches you the fundamental skills necessary to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's OS-CX routing & switching technologies. This course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises Network Fundamentals What is a network? What is a Protocol? OSI Reference Model Encapsulation, frames, packets, segments Layer 2 to Layer 7 headers Media, cabling, Ethernet/wifi headers Binary/Hex/Decimal theory and conversion TCP/IP Stack (IP addressing & Transport Protocols TCP/UDP) Types of traffic: Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast TCP/IP Stack Overview Ethernet frames IPv4 Header TCP Header ? Three-way Handshake TCP Header ? Sequence Numbers TCP Header ? Port Numbers TCP Header UPD Header Basic Networking with Aruba Solutions Networking devices: Switches, Routers, Multilayer Switches, APs, Mobility Controllers, Firewalls, Servers (HTTP, DHCP, DNS, Telnet, FTP) 2-Tier vs 3-Tier hierarchy Switching Portfolio (AOS switches & AOS-CX switches) is this introducing both portfolio on a couple of slide and few slides on AOS-CX hardware architecture, software architecture and intro to NAE high level. Introduction to AOS-CX and feature set Port numbering Accessing Aruba OS-CX CLI Prompt modes/levels and navigation Context sensitive help Show logs, configuration, interfaces, transceivers, flash, version Hostname/interface name, enabling interfaces Link Layer Discovery Protocol ICMP and reachability testing tools: Ping and Traceroute PoE (standards one slide and what we support and one or two slide on configuration VLANs Broadcast/collision domains VLAN benefits VLAN creation DHCP server configuration in switches (optional) 802.1Q tagging Switchports vs. Routed ports MAC address table ARP table Packet Delivery part 1 Spanning Tree Protocol Redundant network L2 loops 802.1D Common Spanning Tree 802.1s 802.1w overview 802.1w load balancing 802.1w region configuration Link Aggregation Static Aggregation LACP Load Balancing IP Routing - Part 1 Default Gateway DHCP IP Helper Address IP Routing Service Inter-VLAN routing Packet Delivery Part 2 Need for layer 3 redundancy Introduction to VRF VRRP VRRP overview VRRP basic operation VRRP failover and preempt VRRP and MSTP coordination IP Routing - Part 2 Subnetting CIDR Static routes Administrative Distance Floating routes Scalability issues IP Routing - Part 3 IGP vs EGP Distance Vector vs Link State OSPF Router-ID and Hello Messages Passive interfaces States DR and BDR LSDB: LSA 1 and 2 Path selection and convergence Using cost to manipulate routes Stacking Control Plane, Management Plane, and Data Plane Introduction to Stacking technologies Stacking Benefits Centralized control and management plane Distributed Data Plane and Distributed Link Aggregation VSF VSF requirements VSF Link and member roles VSF member IDs and port numbers VSF Configuration VSF Provisioning use cases Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Unicast Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Broadcast, Multicast, and Unknown Unicast VSF Failover and OSFP Graceful-Restart VSF Link failure without MAD MAD VSX Introduction Secure Management and Maintenance OOBM port Management VRF Secure Management Protocols: AAA, SSH, HTTPS, RBAC Radius-based management auth (VSA) SNMP Web interface Configuration file management (Backup, restore, checkpoint and roll back) Operating System image management (backup and restore) Factory default/password recovery AOS-CX Management tools Intro to NetEdit NetEdit installation Basic monitoring with NetEdit AOS-CX Mobile App

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidates are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Explain Networking Fundamentals Describe and review the Aruba Switching portfolio with customers Install and configure devices running the ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System Describe and configure VLANs Explain, describe and configure Spanning Tree Protocol Understand when to use VRRP and how to configure it Explain and configure Link Aggregation Understand and configure IP Routing Explain IP Subnetting Understand and configure OSPFv2 - Single Area Describe and configure Switch Stacking using VSF Configuration of Aruba solutions using Secure Management and Maintenance methodologies Manage, monitor, administer and operate Aruba solutions using Aruba's NetEdit tool This course teaches you the fundamental skills necessary to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's OS-CX routing and switching technologies. This course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises to help you learn how to implement and validate small to medium enterprise network solutions. This 5-day course prepares candidates for the Aruba Certified Switching Associate exam.In this course, participants learn about ArubaOS-CX switch technologies including multi-layer switches. You will also learn about broadcast domains and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs); secure management protocols such as AAA, SSH, HTTPS, and Dynamic Segmentation using Aruba's Role-Based Access Control (RBAC); availability technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP); link aggregation techniques including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and switch virtualization with Aruba?s Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). Static and dynamic IP routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) are also covered. Network Fundamentals What is a network? What is a Protocol? OSI Reference Model Encapsulation, frames, packets, segments Layer 2 to Layer 7 headers Media, cabling, Ethernet/wifi headers Binary/Hex/Decimal theory and conversion TCP/IP Stack (IP addressing & Transport Protocols TCP/UDP) Types of traffic: Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast TCP/IP Stack Overview Ethernet frames IPv4 Header TCP Header ? Three-way Handshake TCP Header ? Sequence Numbers TCP Header ? Port Numbers TCP Header UPD Header Basic Networking with Aruba Solutions Networking devices: Switches, Routers, Multilayer Switches, APs, Mobility Controllers, Firewalls, Servers (HTTP, DHCP, DNS, Telnet, FTP) 2-Tier vs 3-Tier hierarchy Switching Portfolio (AOS switches & AOS-CX switches) is this introducing both portfolio on a couple of slide and few slides on AOS-CX hardware architecture, software architecture and intro to NAE high level. Introduction to AOS-CX and feature set Port numbering Accessing Aruba OS-CX CLI Prompt modes/levels and navigation Context sensitive help Show logs, configuration, interfaces, transceivers, flash, version Hostname/interface name, enabling interfaces Link Layer Discovery Protocol ICMP and reachability testing tools: Ping and Traceroute PoE (standards one slide and what we support and one or two slide on configuration and verifications.) VLANs Broadcast/collision domains VLAN benefits VLAN creation DHCP server configuration in switches (optional) 802.1Q tagging Switchports vs. Routed ports MAC address table ARP table Packet Delivery part 1 Spanning Tree Protocol Redundant network L2 loops 802.1D Common Spanning Tree 802.1s 802.1w overview 802.1w load balancing 802.1w region configuration Link Aggregation Static Aggregation LACP Load Balancing IP Routing - Part 1 Default Gateway DHCP IP Helper Address IP Routing Service Inter-VLAN routing Packet Delivery Part 2 Need for layer 3 redundancy Introduction to VRF VRRP VRRP overview VRRP basic operation VRRP failover and preempt VRRP and MSTP coordination IP Routing - Part 2 Subnetting CIDR Static routes Administrative Distance Floating routes Scalability issues IP Routing - Part 3 IGP vs EGP Distance Vector vs Link State OSPF Router-ID and Hello Messages Passive interfaces States DR and BDR LSDB: LSA 1 and 2 Path selection and convergence Using cost to manipulate routes Stacking Control Plane, Management Plane, and Data Plane Introduction to Stacking technologies Stacking Benefits Centralized control and management plane Distributed Data Plane and Distributed Link Aggregation VSF VSF requirements VSF Link and member roles VSF member IDs and port numbers VSF Configuration VSF Provisioning use cases Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Unicast Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Broadcast, Multicast, and Unknown Unicast VSF Failover and OSFP Graceful-Restart VSF Link failure without MAD MAD VSX Introduction Secure Management and Maintenance OOBM port Management VRF Secure Management Protocols: AAA, SSH, HTTPS, RBAC Radius-based management auth (VSA) SNMP Web interface Configuration file management (Backup, restore, checkpoint and roll back) Operating System image management (backup and restore) Factory default/password recovery AOS-CX Management tools Intro to NetEdit NetEdit installation Basic monitoring with NetEdit AOS-CX Mobile App Additional course details: Nexus Humans Aruba OS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Rev. 20.21 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 Aruba OS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Rev. 20.21 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.