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Microsoft Access training course description A hands on course providing a solid grounding in Microsoft Access. What will you learn Use and customise the Microsoft Access environment. Select, use and customise queries. Define tables. Design forms and reports. Recognise the use of macros. Microsoft Access training course details Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to work with Microsoft Access. Prerequisites: Database fundamentals Duration 3 days Microsoft Access training course contents Introducing databases Flat file databases, Relational databases, the objects defined in an Access database, planning a simple relational database. Open Access and create a database The database wizards, tables, creating and amending tables, using field properties to improve the quality of data entry and system performance, the primary key. Working in datasheet view View, add, modify and delete records, find records. Advantages and disadvantages of entering data directly into a table. Queries Sort and select records form a single table, advantages and disadvantages of entering data via a query, define simple calculated expressions, use 'Totals' queries. Forms Use the form wizards, basic editing of objects created using the form wizards, Data-entry in form view. Reports Use the report wizard, basic editing of objects created using the report wizard, print reports. The multi table environment Plan and create a related table, define a one-to-many relationship, write multi-table queries and use the 'AutoLookup' feature, use the form wizard to create a subform and carry out data-entry in a main/subform, print and amend reports, use the report wizard to create reports based on multi-table. Relationships Working with one-to-one and one-to-many relationships, recognising and handling many-to-many relationships, referential integrity. Select queries Select queries based on related tables, parameter queries, Crosstab, find unmatched queries and Find Duplicate, the implications of the Join properties in a relational query, conditional expressions, and working with the expression builder. Action queries Make table queries, append queries, update queries, delete queries. Customising forms. Using the Toolbox, calculated controls, Combo and List boxes, query by form, working with form and control properties, domain aggregate functions. Reports Report and control properties, customising sorting and grouping, calculated controls on reports, Sub-reports, editing and altering a report's source. Macros Introduction to macros.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Students in this course are interested in Azure development or in passing the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate certification exam. This course teaches developers how to create end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure. Students will learn how to implement Azure compute solutions, create Azure Functions, implement and manage web apps, develop solutions utilizing Azure storage, implement authentication and authorization, and secure their solutions by using KeyVault and Managed Identities. Students will also learn how to connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services, and include event- and message-based models in their solutions. The course also covers monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure solutions. Prerequisites To be successful in this course, learners should have the following: Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions, and the Azure Portal. Experience writing in an Azure supported language at the intermediate level. (C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java) Ability to write code to connect and perform operations on, a SQL or NoSQL database product. (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra or similar) Experience writing code to handle authentication, authorization, and other security principles at the intermediate level. A general understanding of HTML, the HTTP protocol and REST API interfaces. 1 - Explore Azure App Service Examine Azure App Service Examine Azure App Service plans Deploy to App Service Explore authentication and authorization in App Service Discover App Service networking features 2 - Configure web app settings Configure application settings Configure general settings Configure path mappings Enable diagnostic logging Configure security certificates 3 - Scale apps in Azure App Service Examine autoscale factors Identify autoscale factors Enable autoscale in App Service Explore autoscale best practices 4 - Explore Azure App Service deployment slots Explore staging environments Examine slot swapping Swap deployment slots Route traffic in App Service 5 - Explore Azure Functions Discover Azure Functions Compare Azure Functions hosting options Scale Azure Functions 6 - Develop Azure Functions Explore Azure Functions development Create triggers and bindings Connect functions to Azure services 7 - Explore Azure Blob storage Explore Azure Blob storage Discover Azure Blob storage resource types Explore Azure Storage security features Discover static website hosting in Azure Storage 8 - Manage the Azure Blob storage lifecycle Explore the Azure Blob storage lifecycle Discover Blob storage lifecycle policies Implement Blob storage lifecycle policies Rehydrate blob data from the archive tier 9 - Work with Azure Blob storage Explore Azure Blob storage client library Create a client object Manage container properties and metadata by using .NET Set and retrieve properties and metadata for blob resources by using REST 10 - Explore Azure Cosmos DB Identify key benefits of Azure Cosmos DB Explore the resource hierarchy Explore consistency levels Choose the right consistency level Explore supported APIs Discover request units 11 - Work with Azure Cosmos DB Explore Microsoft .NET SDK v3 for Azure Cosmos DB Create stored procedures Create triggers and user-defined functions Explore change feed in Azure Cosmos DB 12 - Manage container images in Azure Container Registry Discover the Azure Container Registry Explore storage capabilities Build and manage containers with tasks Explore elements of a Dockerfile 13 - Run container images in Azure Container Instances Explore Azure Container Instances Run containerized tasks with restart policies Set environment variables in container instances Mount an Azure file share in Azure Container Instances 14 - Implement Azure Container Apps Explore Azure Container Apps Explore containers in Azure Container Apps Implement authentication and authorization in Azure Container Apps Manage revisions and secrets in Azure Container Apps Explore Dapr integration with Azure Container Apps 15 - Explore the Microsoft identity platform Explore the Microsoft identity platform Explore service principals Discover permissions and consent Discover conditional access 16 - Implement authentication by using the Microsoft Authentication Library Explore the Microsoft Authentication Library Initialize client applications 17 - Implement shared access signatures Discover shared access signatures Choose when to use shared access signatures Explore stored access policies 18 - Explore Microsoft Graph Discover Microsoft Graph Query Microsoft Graph by using REST Query Microsoft Graph by using SDKs Apply best practices to Microsoft Graph 19 - Implement Azure Key Vault Explore Azure Key Vault Discover Azure Key Vault best practices Authenticate to Azure Key Vault 20 - Implement managed identities Explore managed identities Discover the managed identities authentication flow Configure managed identities Acquire an access token 21 - Implement Azure App Configuration Explore the Azure App Configuration service Create paired keys and values Manage application features Secure app configuration data 22 - Explore API Management Discover the API Management service Explore API gateways Explore API Management policies Create advanced policies Secure APIs by using subscriptions Secure APIs by using certificates 23 - Explore Azure Event Grid Explore Azure Event Grid Discover event schemas Explore event delivery durability Control access to events Receive events by using webhooks Filter events 24 - Explore Azure Event Hubs Discover Azure Event Hubs Explore Event Hubs Capture Scale your processing application Control access to events Perform common operations with the Event Hubs client library 25 - Discover Azure message queues Choose a message queue solution Explore Azure Service Bus Discover Service Bus queues, topics, and subscriptions Explore Service Bus message payloads and serialization Explore Azure Queue Storage Create and manage Azure Queue Storage and messages by using .NET 26 - Monitor app performance Explore Application Insights Discover log-based metrics Instrument an app for monitoring Select an availability test Troubleshoot app performance by using Application Map 27 - Develop for Azure Cache for Redis Explore Azure Cache for Redis Configure Azure Cache for Redis Interact with Azure Cache for Redis by using .NET 28 - Develop for storage on CDNs Explore Azure Content Delivery Networks Control cache behavior on Azure Content Delivery Networks Interact with Azure Content Delivery Networks by using .NET

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developers Overview By the end of this course, you will learn to develop fully realized solutions by using standardized application coding patterns. In this course, you will learn the tasks needed to fulfill the role of developer in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps. The Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (FO) developer is a key technical resource that implements and extends the application to meet the requirements of the business. Module 1: Overview & Architecturen Explore the ecosystem and main components Explore the technical architecture Explore design and deployment considerations Module 2: Developer Tools Manage implementations by using Lifecycle Services Manage source code by using version control Customize by using Visual Studio Module 3: Solution Design Implement application lifecycle management Module 4: AOT Elements Build extended data types and enumerations Build tables Build forms and optimize form performance Create classes Create other user interface elements Module 5: Code Development & Testing Explore the test framework and use tools Get started with development using X++ Develop object-oriented code Use RSAT tool Module 6: Data Migration Prepare data for migration Module 7: Frameworks Introduction Explore extensions and the extension framework Extend elements SysOperationSandbox framework Summary Module 8: Integration Identify data integration patterns and scenarios Implement data integration concepts and solutions Implement the data management package API Data integrations Integrate with Microsoft Azure Connecting to Power Platform services Consume business events Integrate Finance and Operations apps with Microsoft Dataverse Module 9: Reporting Explore the reporting tools Build reports Build workspaces Manage data sources with external data stores Module 10: Security & Performance Work with performance and monitoring tools Implement role-based security Apply basic performance optimization techniques Additional course details: Nexus Humans MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer 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 MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer 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 intended for professional web developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio in an individual-based or team-based, small-sized to large development environment. Candidates for this course are interested in developing advanced web applications and want to manage the rendered HTML comprehensively. They want to create websites that separate the user interface, data access, and application logic. Overview Describe the Microsoft Web Technologies stack and select an appropriate technology to use to develop any given application. Design the architecture and implementation of a web application that will meet a set of functional requirements, user interface requirements, and address business models. Configure the pipeline of ASP.NET Core web applications using middleware, and leverage dependency injection across applications. Develop a web application that uses the ASP.NET Core routing engine to present friendly URLs and a logical navigation hierarchy to users. Create Views in an application that display and edit data and interact with Models and Controllers. Connect an ASP.NET Core application to a database using Entity Framework Core. Implement a consistent look and feel across an entire web application. Write JavaScript code that runs on the client-side and utilizes the jQuery script library to optimize the responsiveness of an web application. Add client side packages and configure Task Runners. Run unit tests and debugging tools against a web application in Visual Studio 2022. Write an application that authenticates and authorizes users to access content securely using Identity. Build an application that resists malicious attacks. Use caching to accelerate responses to user requests. Use SignalR to enable two-way communication between client and server. Describe what a Web API is and why developers might add a Web API to an application. Describe how to package and deploy an ASP.NET Core web application from a development computer to a web server. In this 5-day course, professional web developers will learn to develop advanced ASP.NET Core applications using .NET tools and technologies. The focus will be on coding activities that enhance the performance and scalability of the Web site application. Module 1: Exploring ASP.NET Core Introducing of Microsoft Web Technologies Getting Started with Razor Pages in ASP.NET Core Introducing ASP.NET Core MVC Module 2: Designing ASP.NET Core MVC Web Applications Planning in the Project Design Phase Designing Models, Controllers and Views Module 3: Configure Middleware and Services in ASP.NET Core Configuring Middlewares Configuring Services Module 4: Developing Controllers Writing Controllers and Actions Configuring Routes Writing Action Filters Module 5: Developing Views Creating Views with Razor Syntax Using HTML Helpers and Tag Helpers Reusing Code in Views Module 6: Developing Models Creating MVC Models Working with Forms Validating User Input Module 7: Using Entity Framework Core in ASP.NET Core Introduction to Entity Framework Core Working with Entity Framework Core Use Entity Framework Core to connect to Microsoft SQL Server Module 8: Using Layouts, CSS and JavaScript in ASP.NET Core Using Layouts Using CSS and JavaScript Using JavaScript Libraries Module 9: Client-Side Development Applying Styles and Responsive Design Using Task Runners Looking at ASP.NET Core Blazor Module 10: Testing and Troubleshooting Testing ASP.NET Core Applications Implementing an Exception Handling Strategy Logging ASP.NET Core Applications Module 11: Managing Security Authentication in ASP.NET Core Authorization in ASP.NET Core Defending from Common Attack Module 12: Performance and Communication Implementing a Caching Strategy Managing State Supporting Two-way Communication Module 13: Implementing Web APIs Introducing Web APIs Developing a Web API Calling a Web API Module 14: Hosting and Deployment Hosting and Deploying On-premises Deploying to Microsoft Azure Looking at Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in a corporate setting. Their duties include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. They work alongside the M365 Enterprise Administrator to develop and execute a device strategy that aligns with the requirements of a modern organization. Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrators should be well-versed in M365 workloads and possess extensive skills and experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, as well as non-Windows devices. Their role emphasizes cloud services over on-premises management technologies. In this course, students will learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and implementing update strategies. The course introduces essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers app deployment, management of browser-based applications, and key security concepts such as authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Technologies like Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to protect devices and data. Prerequisites The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, and non-Windows devices. 1 - Explore the Enterprise Desktop Examine benefits of modern management Examine the enterprise desktop life-cycle model Examine planning and purchasing Examine desktop deployment Plan an application deployment Plan for upgrades and retirement 2 - Explore Windows Editions Examine Windows client editions and capabilities Select client edition Examine hardware requirements 3 - Understand Microsoft Entra ID Examine Microsoft Entra ID Compare Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory Domain Services Examine Microsoft Entra ID as a directory service for cloud apps Compare Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2 plans Examine Microsoft Entra Domain Services 4 - Manage Microsoft Entra identities Examine RBAC and user roles in Microsoft Entra ID Create and manage users in Microsoft Entra ID Create and manage groups in Microsoft Entra ID Manage Microsoft Entra objects with PowerShell Synchronize objects from AD DS to Microsoft Entra ID 5 - Manage device authentication Describe Microsoft Entra join Examine Microsoft Entra join prerequisites limitations and benefits Join devices to Microsoft Entra ID Manage devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID 6 - Enroll devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager Deploy the Microsoft Configuration Manager client Monitor the Microsoft Configuration Manager client Manage the Microsoft Configuration Manager client 7 - Enroll devices using Microsoft Intune Manage mobile devices with Intune Enable mobile device management Explain considerations for device enrollment Manage corporate enrollment policy Enroll Windows devices in Intune Enroll Android devices in Intune Enroll iOS devices in Intune Explore device enrollment manager Monitor device enrollment Manage devices remotely 8 - Execute device profiles Explore Intune device profiles Create device profiles Create a custom device profile 9 - Oversee device profiles Monitor device profiles in Intune Manage device sync in Intune Manage devices in Intune using scripts 10 - Maintain user profiles Examine user profile Explore user profile types Examine options for minimizing user profile size Deploy and configure folder redirection Sync user state with Enterprise State Roaming Configure Enterprise State Roaming in Azure 11 - Execute mobile application management Examine mobile application management Examine considerations for mobile application management Prepare line-of-business apps for app protection policies Implement mobile application management policies in Intune Manage mobile application management policies in Intune 12 - Deploy and update applications Deploy applications with Intune Add apps to Intune Manage Win32 apps with Intune Deploy applications with Configuration Manager Deploying applications with Group Policy Assign and publish software Explore Microsoft Store for Business Implement Microsoft Store Apps Update Microsoft Store Apps with Intune Assign apps to company employees 13 - Administer endpoint applications Manage apps with Intune Manage Apps on non-enrolled devices Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps with Intune Additional Microsoft 365 Apps Deployment Tools Configure Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode App Inventory Review 14 - Protect identities in Microsoft Entra ID Explore Windows Hello for Business Deploy Windows Hello Manage Windows Hello for Business Explore Microsoft Entra ID Protection Manage self-service password reset in Microsoft Entra ID Implement multi-factor authentication 15 - Enable organizational access Enable access to organization resources Explore VPN types and configuration Explore Always On VPN Deploy Always On VPN 16 - Implement device compliance Protect access to resources using Intune Explore device compliance policy Deploy a device compliance policy Explore conditional access Create conditional access policies 17 - Generate inventory and compliance reports Report enrolled devices inventory in Intune Monitor and report device compliance Build custom Intune inventory reports Access Intune using Microsoft Graph API 18 - Deploy device data protection Explore Windows Information Protection Plan Windows Information Protection Implement and use Windows Information Protection Explore Encrypting File System in Windows client Explore BitLocker 19 - Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Examine key capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Explore Windows Defender Application Control and Device Guard Explore Microsoft Defender Application Guard Examine Windows Defender Exploit Guard Explore Windows Defender System Guard 20 - Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client Explore Windows Security Center Explore Windows Defender Credential Guard Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus Manage Windows Defender Firewall Explore Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security 21 - Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Planning Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps 22 - Assess deployment readiness Examine deployment guidelines Explore readiness tools Assess application compatibility Explore tools for application compatibility mitigation Prepare network and directory for deployment Plan a pilot 23 - Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Evaluate traditional deployment methods Set up the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit for client deployment Manage and deploy images using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 24 - Deploy using Microsoft Configuration Manager Explore client deployment using Configuration Manager Examine deployment components of Configuration Manager Manage client deployment using Configuration Manager Plan in-place upgrades using Configuration Manager 25 - Deploy Devices using Windows Autopilot Use Autopilot for modern deployment Examine requirements for Windows Autopilot Prepare device IDs for Autopilot Implement device registration and out-of-the-box customization Examine Autopilot scenarios Troubleshoot Windows Autopilot 26 - Implement dynamic deployment methods Examine subscription activation Deploy using provisioning packages Use Windows Configuration Designer Use Microsoft Entra join with automatic MDM enrollment 27 - Plan a transition to modern endpoint management Explore using co-management to transition to modern endpoint management Examine prerequisites for co-management Evaluate modern management considerations Evaluate upgrades and migrations in modern transitioning Migrate data when modern transitioning Migrate workloads when modern transitioning 28 - Manage Windows 365 Explore Windows 365 Configure Windows 365 Administer Windows 365 29 - Manage Azure Virtual Desktop Examine Azure Virtual Desktop Explore Azure Virtual Desktop Configure Azure Virtual Desktop Administer Azure Virtual Desktop Additional course details: Nexus Humans MD-102T00 : Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator 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 MD-102T00 : Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator 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.

Essential SD-WAN training course description SD-WAN is rapidly growing in use. This vendor neutral course starts with an introduction to what SD-WAN is and when it is useful. Each main area of SD-WAN is then studied in more detail to enable delegates to recognise the technologies used in SD-WAN and then use this information to evaluate SD-WAN products. What will you learn Describe what SD-WAN is (and isn't). Explain how SD-WAN works. Evaluate SD-WAN products. Compare and contrast SD-WAN with other technologies such as MPLS, Ethernet, SDN, NFV and WAN optimisation. Essential SD-WAN training course details Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to learn about SD-WAN. Prerequisites: Network fundamentals. Duration 1 day Essential SD-WAN training course contents What is SD-WAN? What is SD and SDN? What is WAN? Branch/ Office. MPLS, MPLS vs Internet, Ethernet, Broadband, LTE/4G, Cable, Satellite. The impact of the cloud. Single console, Dynamic path selection, automation. Why SD-WAN? Single console Network management, orchestration, administration. Example GUI interfaces. Northbound and southbound APIs. Dynamic path selection SD-WAN transports, Overlay networks, security. VPNs, IPsec. QoS and prioritization. Policies, traffic path rules. Application specific routing, bonding, optimisation. Automation Time saving, removing errors. Zero touch, ZOOM, ZTP. The role of the orchestrator. Real time monitoring of the network. APIs. Architecture and products Hardware solutions, software solutions, virtual appliances. Clouds. SD-WAN edge devices, SDWAN controllers, Orchestrators. HA and SD-WAN. Riverbed, Cisco, Juniper, others. Summary SD-WAN doesn't replace MPLS, virtualisation and SD-WAN. Relationship with SDN and NFV. SDWAN versus WAN optimisation.

SMPTE 2022 training course description SMPTE 2022 is the standard for IP video transport in the broadcast industry. This course covers the seven section of the standard in detail. Particular attention is given to FEC and seamless protection switching areas of the standard. What will you learn Use Wireshark to analyse. SMPTE 2022 streams. Explain the role of FEC in SMPTE 2022. Explain how SMPTE 2022 provides resilience. SMPTE 2022 training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with TV distribution. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Duration 1 day SMPTE 2022 training course contents Introduction What is SMPTE 2022, SMPTE 2022 parts. SDI over IP. Contribution and distribution versus delivery. The SMPTE 2022 protocol stack SMPTE 2022-2 (mapping of MPEG TS into IP) and SMPTE 2022-6 mapping uncompressed video into IP. IP: Best effort, connectionless, DF flag, routers, Diffserv, RSVP. IPv6. UDP: Unreliable, connectionless, broadcasts, multicasts and unicasts. RTP RTP, ports, payloads types, sequence numbers, timestamps. RTP header extensions. RTCP. MPEG2-TS: Elementary streams, transport over IP. FEC Forward Error Correction. SMPTE 2022-1, SMPTE 2022-5. Logical rows and columns. 1D and 2D parity. FEC header format. FEC configuration and choosing dimensions. FEC traffic shaping. Overheads and delays. Seamless protection switching IP failover. SMPTE 2022-7: Sending two matching streams over different paths. Stream synchronization. The HBRMT header. Calculating the packet to switch over. Summary Summary of the 7 sections of the SMPTE 2022 standard. Clock recovery.

Total SPB training course description A comprehensive look at Service Provider Bridging (SPB) as standardised in 802.1aq. This SPB course starts with the problems in traditional switched networks then moves onto to how SPB solves these problems. As IS-IS is key to loop free topologies in SPB networks, this protocols is also studied. What will you learn Explain the benefits of SPB. Explain how SPB works. Explain the role of IS-IS in SPB. Integrate SPB into existing networks. Total SPB training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Ethernet. Prerequisites: Definitive Ethernet switching for engineers Duration 1 day Total SPB training course contents What is SPB? Layer 2 versus Layer 3, STP problems: One path, convergence, MAC explosion. Virtualisation issues: VRF. Service Provider Bridging (SPB), 802.1aq. Virtual Services Network. SPB variants 802.1Q, 802.1ad, Q-in-Q, VLAN IDs, 802.1ah, M-in-M, I-SID. SPBV, SPBM. SPBM frame format. How SPB works Node ID, Backbone Edge Bridges, Backbone MAC address, Customer MACs, I-SID. IS-IS. Forwarding database. VSN. IS-IS Link layer IS-IS, SPF trees, traffic management. IS-IS extensions for SPB. ISIS TLV. SPB services Data centre bridging, server virtualisation, multitenant applications. Integration of SPB into existing networks. VLAN to ISID mappings. Inter ISID routing, IP/SPB Layer 3 VRF extensions. Miscellaneous Multicast in SPB environments. Source specific multicast trees. SPB configuration. SPB deployment considerations.

Total sFlow training course description A comprehensive hands on course covering sFlow. The course starts with the basics of flows moving swiftly onto configuring sFlow and studying the information it provides. What will you learn Describe sFlow. Use Nmap. Recognise how sFlow can be used. Describe the issues in using sFlow. Compare SFlow with SNMP and NetFlow. Total sFlow training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with sFlow. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers. Duration 1 day Total sFlow training course content What is SFlow? Where to monitor traffic. Packet based sampling, Time based sampling. Adaptive sampling. Flow samples, Counter samples. Hands on Wireshark flow analysis. Getting started with sFlow sFlow configuration. Enabling sFlow. Per interface. Hands on Accessing sFlow data using the CLI. sFlow architecture SFlow agents and collectors. When flows are exported. Distributed sFlow architecture, subagents. sFlow reporting products. SolarWinds. Hands on Collector software. sFlow features and benefits Troubleshooting with sFlow, controlling congestion, security and audit trail analysis. Hands on Using sFlow. sFlow versus other technologies Flows. sFlow impact and scalability. sFlow versus SNMP and RMON, SFlow versus NetFlow/IPFIX. Hands on Advanced sFlow configuration.

Total FabricPath training course description A comprehensive look at Cisco's FabricPath. This course starts with the problems in traditional switched networks then moves onto to how FabricPath solves these problems. As IS-IS is key to loop free topologies in FabricPath networks, this protocol is also studied. What will you learn Explain the benefits of FabricPath. Explain how FabricPath works Explain the role of IS-IS in FabricPath. Integrate FabricPath into existing networks. Total FabricPath training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with FabricPath. Prerequisites: Definitive Ethernet switching for engineers Duration 1 day Total FabricPath training course contents What is FabricPath? Layer 2 versus Layer 3, STP problems: One path, convergence, MAC explosion. Frame routing. Shortest path. Comparison with TRILL. FabricPath architecture Core and edge, VLANs, vPC+. IS-IS Link layer IS-IS, SPF trees, traffic management. IS -IS extensions for FabricPath. ISIS TLV. FabricPath forwarding Routing table, Switch IDs, multi destination trees, IGMP snooping. Roots. MAC versus switch tables. FabricPath Dynamic Resource Allocation Protocol (DRAP). FabricPath frames Encapsulation, frame format, Switch ID, Forwarding tag. Miscellaneous Basic configuration, interoperation with STP, TCN forwarding