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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.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operational Technology (OT) Engineers IT engineers Generalists, including managers, project leads, and solutions and business architects Overview Define what IIoT is and identify IIoT architectures. Identify IIoT market verticals, and their motivations and requirements. Explore Cisco IIoT networking devices, how they are different from other devices, and use common administrative tools for managing them. Explore industrial communications protocols for control and automation, and how they have been adapted to run on top of a TCP/IP network infrastructure. Describe wireless protocols used in IIoT environments, including architectures and devices used. Understand the TCP/IP protocol stack and how it is used with other protocols in IIoT environments. Discuss network protocols for clock synchronization between network devices, and describe available tools for IIoT network administration. Discuss wireless technologies used in a core LAN, and their relevance to IIoT implementations. Explore field WAN technologies and how they are used in IIoT environments. Explore legacy protocols and explain the methods available to transport non-routable protocols over modern networks. Explain fundamental concepts of Quality of Service (QoS) related to IIoT network environments. Discuss Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) operation, components, terminology, and features, and explore its use in IIoT environments. Explore Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN technologies and describe the way they can be used on IIoT deployments. Describe Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology and its use in IIoT environments. Explore Layer 1 and Layer 2 high availability technologies and redundancy mechanisms. Describe Layer 3 high availability and the need for Layer 3 redundancy in IIoT deployments The Understanding Cisco Industrial IoT Networking Foundation (INFND) v1.0 course gives you an overview of the protocols, applications, and network infrastructure you need to support and manage Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. You will learn about IIoT industry verticals and how different protocols are used within them. The course also covers configuring and verifying the protocols on Cisco© IIoT networking devices. Course Introduction.Defining Industrial Internet of ThingsExamining Common IIoT Verticals.Examining Cisco IIoT Networking Devices.Examining and Configuring Industrial Communication Protocols.Describing Wireless IIoT Protocols.Explaining and Configuring TCP/IP Protocols, Addressing, and Segmentation.Examining Network Services and Administration.Examining and Configuring Wireless Core LAN Technologies.Describing Field WAN Technologies.Examining and Configuring Transportation of Legacy Protocols.Describing, Configuring, and Verifying Quality of Service (QoS) for IIoT Protocols.Examining and Verifying MPLS and IIoT.Configuring and Explaining VPN Technology and IIoT.Describing DWDM.Configuring and Defining Layer 1 and Layer 2 High Availability Technologies.Defining and Configuring Layer 3 High Availability TechnologiesLab outline Connect to the Cisco IIoT Devices. Use Industrial Protocols with Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches. Configure an 802.11 Client. Configure an IPv6 Address. Configure Layer 2 Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP Addressing in an Example IoT Deployment.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for System installersSystem integratorsSystem administratorsNetwork administratorsSolutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirementsExplain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSOExplain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devicesUnderstand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG modelsInstall NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager componentUnderstand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capableExplain the YANG service model structureDescribe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAPDesign and manage services with YANG modelsPerform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packsUse logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devicesExplain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurationsDescribe the use of different integration options and APIsExplain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) componentsDescribe the use of feature components and function packsDefine and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solutionWork 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) 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 a brief overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as an introduction to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about service packages, network element drivers, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The course also covers service creation, device and configuration management, NSO maintenance, NSO options and integrations, and basic NSO troubleshooting. 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Server Administrators Systems Engineers Storage Administrators Technical Solutions Architects Integrators and Partners Consulting Systems Engineers Network Administrators Network Engineers Network Managers Architects Overview Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives: Understand, describe, and configure Cisco Intersight (on prem and SaaS models) Understand, describe, and configure Intersight Advanced features (IST, ICO, IWOM) Understand, describe, and configure IMM and UMM mode for UCS Understand, describe, and configure Cisco X-Series (FI, IFM, X210c Server, Adv Fabric Module) Create Intersight Pools, Policies, and Management for X-Series Design and operate Cisco UCS with Intersight Managed Mode Solutions This deep-dive training covers Cisco UCS X-Series server family and how Intersight can be the enablement platform for all UCS servers. We will cover Intersight features such as IWOM, IST, ICO, and programmability either On-Prem or in the Cloud. Attendees will learn the breadth of the physical X-Series (pools, policies, firmware, so much more) platform as well as maintaining existing infrastructure with Intersight Infrastructures Services. Also covered is how to manage physical, virtual, cloud platforms and deploy to any or all. Section 1: Intersight Foundations Intersight Architecture Flexible Deployment Models Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service Licensing Intersight Essentials License Tier Intersight Advantage License Tier Intersight Premier License Tier Section 2: Monitoring and Maintaining UCS Infrastructure with Intersight Device Health and Monitoring Standalone Management for UCS C-Series Servers Server Compatibility (HCL), Advisories (CVEs), and Contract Status Firmware Upgrades Section 3: Designing & Operationalizing Cisco UCS Solutions with Intersight Implementing Cisco Hyperflex with Intersight Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment Section 4: Cisco UCS M5, M6, X Overview and Configuration Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight Deployment Architecture X-Series Fabric Interconnects Compute X-Series Power/Cooling Efficiency Cooling Capacity Airflow Thermal Policies Future-Proof Cooling Power Policies Compute Series Architecture ? C220 M6 Architecture ? C240 M6 Cisco VIC Offerings for M6 GPU Offerings for X-Series Management Options for C220 / C240 M6 Rack Servers UCS 7th Generation Intel Rack Servers Architecture ? C220 M7 Architecture ? C240 M7 Intel 4th Gen Intel© Xeon© SP Sapphire Rapids High Level Features M7 Memory DIMMs Architecture ? C225 M6 Architecture ? C245 M6 Section 5: Designing Cisco UCS LAN and SAN Connectivity LAN Connectivity Overview Gen 4 End Host Mode Requirements for Configuring VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager Role of the vNIC in Abstracting MAC Addresses Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity Fibre Channel Switching Fibre Channel Operating Modes EHM and N-Port Virtualization Configuring VSANs in Cisco UCS Manager Creating VSANs and FCoE VLANs in Cisco UCS Role of vHBAs when Abstracting WWNNs and WWPNs into a Service Profile Configuring Manual Uplink Pinning and Recovery from Failure Section 6: Configuring Cisco UCS-X in IMM Mode IMM and Domain Profiles Domain Policy Concepts and Usage Cisco Intersight Server Profiles Creating and Deploying a UCS C-Series Server Profile ? Process Overview Importing a Server Profile ? Process Overview Upgrading Firmware Cisco IMM Transition Tool Thermal Policies Power Policies Section 7: Implementing Cisco UCS-X Firmware Updates Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview Intersight Firmware Bundles Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management Cisco HX Firmware Management UCS Managed Infrastructure Firmware Management UCS Intersight Managed Mode Firmware Management Hardware Compatibility List Section 8: Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO) Intersight Workload Optimizer Overview IWO Delivery and Tiers Workload Optimizer ? What?s New? IWO Value Proposition Application Resource Management IWO Market Section 9: Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO) Sample Scenario Workflow Designer Validate and Execute a Workflow ICO ? Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Infrastructure Orchestration Infrastructure as Code with ICO Immutability with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Workflow Versions Rollback Tasks (Task Designer) Section 10: Intersight API Overview Intersight API Resources SDKs / Ansible Modules Use Case Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Application Consultant Business Analyst Business Process Architect Business Process Owner / Team Lead / Power User Program/Project Manager Overview This course will prepare you to: Describe the motivation for SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Management Provide an overview of basic business processes in the main components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA Students will learn how SAP S/4HANA covers the Financial Accounting related business requirements and how the fundamental business processes and tasks are executed in the system. Overview of SAP S/4HANA Outlining the Motivation for SAP HANA and SAP S/4HANA Providing an Overview of the SAP S/4HANA Products and Adoption Strategies Using the SAP Fiori Front-End Overview of Financial Accounting (FI) in SAP S/4HANA Outlining Financial Accounting (FI) Components in SAP S/4HANA General Ledger (G/L) Accounting Outlining Organizational Elements in Financial Accounting (FI) Maintaining G/L Master Records Posting Transactions in the G/L Accounts Payable Maintaining Vendor Master Records Maintaining Accounts Payable Transactions Managing the Integration between Accounts Payable and Materials Management Performing Accounts Payable Closing Operations Accounts Receivable Maintaining Customer Master Records Managing Accounts Receivable Transactions Managing Customer Correspondence Creating Accounts Receivable Dispute Cases Managing the Integration between Accounts Receivable and Sales Order Management Performing Accounts Receivable Closing Operations Asset Accounting Maintaining Asset Master Records Executing Asset Transactions Executing Asset Accounting Period-End Closing Activities Bank Accounting Maintaining Bank Accounting Master Records Managing Bank Accounting Transactions Closing Operations in General Ledger Accounting Performing General Ledger (G/L) Closing Operations

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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Server administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Network administrators Storage administrators Network managers Sales engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco UCS server hardware Describe Cisco UCS connectivity Describe the Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform, its data writing and reading processes, and data optimization Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profiles Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profile templates Describe and implement iSCSI on Cisco UCS Describe and implement Cisco UCS firmware updates Describe and implement Cisco UCS backups This introductory course shows you how to deploy, secure, operate and maintain the Cisco Unified Computing system (Cisco UCS) B-Series blade server, Cisco UCS C-Series and S-Series rack servers, and Cisco HyperFlex product family, for use in data centers. Describing Cisco UCS Server Hardware Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Cisco UCS S-Series Rack Servers Cisco Virtual Interface Cards Hyperconvergence Overview Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series Servers Describing Cisco UCS Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Cisco UCS C-Series Connectivity Cisco UCS S-Series Connectivity Cisco HyperFlex Connectivity Architecture Cisco HyperFlex Edge Connectivity Ethernet End-Host Mode Compared to Switching Mode Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Uplink Pinning Cisco UCS C-Series Integration Describing the Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software Writing Data to Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Reading Data from Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Data Optimization in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Configuring Cisco UCS Service Profiles Portability Issue with Nonabstracted Identities Cisco UCS Service Profile Identity Pools Server Pools IP Pools Configuring Cisco UCS Service Profile Templates Service Profile Templates Implementing iSCSI on Cisco UCS iSCSI Addressing Evolution of SCSI from DAS to SAN iSCSI Multipathing Implementing Cisco UCS Firmware Updates Update Cisco UCS C-Series Server Firmware Download Tasks for the Infrastructure Image Download Tasks for Cisco UCS B-Series Firmware Packages Best Practices for Updating Firmware in Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Upgrades Using Auto Install Capability Catalog Updates Host Firmware Packages Driver Updates for Operating Systems and Hypervisors Implementing Cisco UCS Backups Compare Backup Options in Cisco UCS Manager Compare Two Import Types Policy Backup

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for the following roles: System administrators Technical solutions architects Systems integrators Channel partners Value-added resellers Customer sales engineers DevOps engineers Sales engineers Systems engineers Technical solutions architects Overview This course will help you: Use SaaS or on-prem version of Cisco Intersight to enable IT organizations to analyze, simplify, and automate their environments in more advanced ways than the prior generations of tools Gain hands-on experience using Cisco Intersight Understand the X-Series, B-Series, and C-Series product line similarities and differences Describe Cisco Intersight and how it can be used to manage UCS and Cisco Hyperflex Understand the process for upgrading firmware with Cisco Intersight Administering server profiles, pools, and policies with Cisco Intersight Describe how to get started with Cisco Intersight programmability Cisco Intersight Overview (DCISO) v1.0 is a 3-day instructor led course that builds your experience with the administration of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) X-Series servers, including using Cisco Intersight for UCS management. This course covers architecture, configuration, and operation of Cisco Intersight©, and is designed to serve the needs of engineers seeking to understand the capabilities of Cisco Intersight for managing data centers from a single management platform. Course Outline Describing Cisco UCS Management in Cisco Intersight Describing the Cisco UCS Platform Describing Cisco Intersight Workloads Describing Automation Options Using Cisco Intersight

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced VMware administrators, automation and orchestration specialists, system integrators, and private cloud and public cloud administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the features and benefits of integrating vRealize Orchestrator and vRealize Automation Describe the role of vRealize Orchestrator workflows and content elements in automation Use the vRealize Orchestrator client to access and navigate the vRealize Orchestrator platform Use the vRealize Orchestrator client to import and run vRealize Orchestrator library workflows Design, develop, and run custom reusable vRealize Orchestrator workflows Integrate vRealize Automation with vRealize Orchestrator to deliver custom IT services Use the vRealize Automation event broker service to trigger specific vRealize Orchestrator workflows or ABX Actions Leverage the event broker to extend IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) machine lifecycle processes Use XaaS to extend vRealize Automation into other enterprise systems Use VMware APIs to run vRealize Orchestrator workflows Use the vSphere Client Code Capture feature During this five-day course, you focus on using VMware vRealize© Orchestrator? to extend the functionality of VMware vRealize© Automation?. You learn how to provide XaaS (Anything as a Service) and implement Machine Lifecycle Extensibility using the VMware vRealize© Automation? Event Broker. You also learn how to create vRealize Orchestrator workflows and vRealize Automation ABX actions. You learn about various features, including basic scripting implementation along with logic processing to implement a variety of functions to use in your environment. This course teaches implementing debugging, loops, conditions, and user interactions in vRealize Orchestrator. The course introduces the new vRealize Orchestrator HTML 5 interface, along with API calls and REST functions, to give you the groundwork to implement a variety of plugins and scripts. This course is designed to give you the tools to craft custom solutions in the product. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Overview of vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator Define the purpose of vRealize Automation Outline the purpose of vRealize Orchestrator Describe the main components of vRealize Automation Describe the main components of vRealize Orchestrator Creating Schema Elements Invoking JavaScript from a vRealize Orchestrator workflow Invoking a vRealize Orchestrator Workflow from a vRealize Orchestrator workflow Invoking an action from a vRealize Orchestrator workflow Using vRealize Orchestrator workflows both synchronously and asynchronously Working with Variables Defining inputs, outputs, and variables in vRealize Orchestrator workflows Binding variables in vRealize Orchestrator workflows Wrapping vRealize Orchestrator workflows Using APIs and the API Explorer Creating actions in vRealize Orchestrator Using vRealize Orchestrator input forms Handling user interactions in vRealize Orchestrator Handling Exceptions, Logging, and Debugging Handling exceptions in vRealize Orchestrator workflows Using logs in vRealize Orchestrator workflows Debugging vRealize Orchestrator workflows Branching and Looping Using branching in vRealize Orchestrator workflows Using loops in vRealize Orchestrator workflows Working with Assets Using configuration elements in vRealize Orchestrator Using resources in vRealize Orchestrator Using packages in vRealize Orchestrator Working with Plug-Ins Downloading and installing Plug-Ins Using the SSH plug-In in vRealize Orchestrator Using the REST plug-in in vRealize Orchestrator Using the vRealize Automation plug-in in vRealize Orchestrator Using the PowerShell plug-in in vRealize Orchestrator Working with Versioning and Git Using versioning in vRealize Orchestrator Using Git in vRealize Orchestrator Scheduling, Sleeping, and Waiting Using scheduling in vRealize Orchestrator Using sleeping in vRealize Orchestrator Using waiting in vRealize Orchestrator Introduction to vRealize Automation Extensibility Introduction to extensibility Using ABX actions Using Python Using Nodejs Using PowerShell Using vRealize Automation Lifecycle Extending vRealize Automation with Event Broker Overview of vRealize Automation Event Broker Creating vRealize Automation subscriptions Data exchange between vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator Using ABX Actions Overview of Action Based Extensibility (ABX) Comparison of vRealize Orchestrator and ABX Creating ABX Actions scripts, REST, and flows Using Day-2 Actions in vRealize Automation Describe the visualization capabilities of NSX Network Detection and Response Working with Services, Custom Resources, and Resource Actions Using vRealize Orchestrator as a content source in vRealize Automation Creating custom resources in vRealize Automation Creating resource actions in vRealize Automation Using Day-2 Actions in vRealize Automation Using vSphere Client Code Capture Enabling vSphere Client code capture Using vSphere Client code capture to capture code in vRO, Javascript, PowerCLI or other languages. Using the captured code in vRealize Orchestrator workflows or actions.

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