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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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for broadcast engineers with no previous IP experience. Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics. Describe network fundamentals,and explain a simple LAN. Describe hardware and wiring that is used to build a network. Describe the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model. Explain the datalink layer characteristics, Ethernet protocol, and switch operation. Introduce students to key network layer components, definitions, and standards. Explain the purpose and functions of the transport layer. Describe end-to-end packet delivery. Describe routing. Describe multicast networks, applications, and protocols. Explain data center architecture in each layer and describe new leaf-spine topology approaches. Explain virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN). The Introducing IP Fundamentals of Cisco Fabric for Media(IPFMFD) v2.0 course introduces you to Internet Protocol (IP) technologies. This course covers Ethernet functions and standards, the basic principles of IP, the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack, and other technologies used in modern networks. Lab exercises focus on configuring basic IP functionality on switches and servers. Course Outline Course Introduction Ethernet Hardware Describing the OSI and TCP/IP Models Understanding Ethernet and Switch Operation Describing IPv4 Network Layer Addressing Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer Packet Delivery Process Describing Routing IP Multicast Describing Data Center Network Architectures Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Introducing IP Fundamentals of Cisco Fabric for Media v2.0 (IPFMFD) 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 Introducing IP Fundamentals of Cisco Fabric for Media v2.0 (IPFMFD) 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 recommended for: ? System Administrators ? Patch Administrators ? SA Administrators ? Policy Setters ? IT Managers ? IT or Application Architects ? Data Center Managers ? Application Experts ? Operations Experts ? Deployment Specialists ? Application Deployment Manager Administrators ? QA Team Members and Managers ? Security Administrators ? Other technical personnel who are responsible for data center automation Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: ? Describe the Server Automation (SA) core architecture and key components of SA ? Integrate unmanaged servers into the SA managed environment and discover server information through SA ? Use the Operation System (OS) Provisioning feature of SA to automate the installation of OS onto servers ? Provision virtual servers and manage their server lifecycle through SA ? Create static and dynamic device groups to manage multiple servers as groups ? Manage packages as part of the software management feature in SA ? Use a policy-based management methodology to provision software and manage software updates ? Describe and use Application Deployment Manager (ADM) to manage an application lifecycle using SA ? Use the Application Configuration feature of SA to manage the values in configuration files on managed servers ? Manage patches on various OS platforms using a patch policy or software policy ? Use the Audit and Remediation feature of SA to ensure servers and applications are compliant with defined best practices or corporate policies ? Use the Compliance feature of SA to discover out-of-compliance servers in the managed environment and ensure that they are in compliance with corporate policies ? Use the Global Shell and Global File System (OGFS) features to explore and manage servers in an SA environment ? Create, manage, and execute scripts I SA to manage servers or server groups This five-day course provides the necessary foundation to manage the data center servers and application environment using HP Server Automation (SA) 10. The course covers the key components of SA and their functionality. Course Overview and Introduction to HP Server Automation ? Discuss the IT organization?s preference for automation ? Discuss the main features of HP SA ? Discuss the benefits of using SA ? Describe the distributed architecture of SA Exploring the Architecture and Interfaces ? Define an SA core ? Describe the functionality of each key component of SA ? Describe SA users ? Use the SA client to explore a managed server environment ? Describe the SA core architecture and key components ? Learn how to use the SA interfaces to explore the server environment Agent Functionality and Server Integration ? Differentiate the agent types ? Describe the SA agent functionality ? Specify the requirements for installing an SA agent onto an unmanaged server ? Install an agent onto an unmanaged server using the SA client and manual installation ? Troubleshoot agent installation and communication failures ? Explore the server inventory using the Device Explorer of the SA client ? Describe the Agent Tools feature within SA ? Integrate existing, unmanaged servers into the SA managed environment ? Summarize what server information is collected by the agent ? Explain the server module objects ? Explain agent extensions Provisioning Operating Systems (OS) Using OS Build Plans (OSBPs) ? Describe the Operating System (OS) provisioning feature within SA ? Describe the process of provisioning an OS on a server ? Define and run an OS Build Plan (OSBP) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Less or Static IP Provisioning ? Configure and run the Managed Boot Client(s) (MBC) ? Provision Operating Systems (OS) without using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) (or by using Static IP) Managing Virtualization ? Describe the supported virtualization management features in SA ? Describe the process of provisioning virtual servers for VMware Enterprise Server Xi (VMware ESXi) and Solaris 10 ? Identify the relationship between the hypervisor and its virtual servers ? Manage the lifecycle of VMware Virtual Machines (VMs) ? Manage the lifecycle of Solaris zones ? Integrate with VMware Virtual Center using Virtualization Service (VS) Exploring Device Groups ? Explain device groups and their characteristics ? Describe the different types of device groups supported in SA ? Create static and dynamic device groups using the SA client Exploring Device Groups with Search Results ? Describe the different types of search in the SA client ? Discuss the process to save and retrieve search results ? Create device groups from search results ? Develop sample reports using advanced search Managing Packages ? Describe how to manage packages in SA ? Discuss the supported package types ? Explain how to organize the software library ? Import and export packages into the software repository ? Install and uninstall packages ? Manage Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) packages Software Management ? Describe the use of policy-based software management in SA ? Describe how to manage software policies in SA ? List the software management setup tasks ? Install and uninstall software using software policies ? Manage software updates using software policies Working with Application Deployment Manager (ADM) ? Describe the Application Deployment Manager (ADM) and its functions ? Manage the ADM ? Set permissions for ADM ? Define an application, a target, and a component ? Deploy an application ? Manage an Application Deployment job ? Describe the rollback and undeploy process ? Import and export Application Deployment data from SA Application Configuration Management ? Describe how application configurations are managed in SA ? Describe application configuration components ? Control values using an application configuration inheritance model ? Push application configuration values to servers Managing Patches ? Describe the patch management feature in SA ? View patch information ? Describe UNIX patch management tasks ? Install patches using patch policies on the Windows platform ? Identify Microsoft patch administration tasks ? Manage patches on Red Hat LINUX Working with Audits, Snapshots, and Remediation ? Describe the audit and remediation feature in SA ? Create and run audits ? Configure file audit rules ? Set audit rule exceptions ? View audit results and remediate the differences ? Describe how to use Business Service Automation Essentials (BSAE) Network to run compliance audits Enforcing Compliance ? Define server compliance concepts ? Describe the compliance management feature in SA ? Scan and view the compliance status of servers ? Remediate non-compliant servers Exploring Servers Using the Global Shell and Global File System ? Describe the Global Shell and Opsware Global File System (OGFS) features within SA ? Describe how Global Shell and OGFS features can be used to manage servers within the SA environment ? Describe how to navigate and filter data in the OGFS using the Global Shell ? Use the Remote Shell (ROSH) command to login to a managed server and execute shell scripts on a managed server ? Use the SA remote terminal feature to access and manage servers in the managed environment Scripting with SA ? Describe the script management and execution feature in SA ? Create scripts using the SA client ? Execute ad hoc or saved scripts ? View and download script results ? Describe PowerShell integration with SA ? Explain the Extensible Discovery server module ? Introduce Automation Platform eXtensions (APX) scripting Exploring Reports in SA ? Explain SA reports ? List the reports available in SA ? Generate an SA report ? Explain Business Service Automation (BSA) Essentials basics as a reporting tool OS Provisioning with OS Sequences ? Describe the OS Provisioning feature within SA ? Describe the process of provisioning an OS on a server ? Define and run an OS Sequence

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications.This course also is for individuals who are interested in taking Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. Courses 20703-1A and 20703-2A, or equivalent knowledge and skills, are necessary to prepare for this exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to:Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment.Analyze data by using queries and reports.Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Microsoft Exchange Server.Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client.Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering.Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments.Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems.Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages.Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs.Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure compliance settings and data access for users and devices.Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager.Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Additionally, this course, in conjunction with Microsoft Official Course 20703-2A, helps certification candidates prepare for Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. Managing computers and mobile devices in the enterprise Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager tools Searching in the Configuration Manager console Using Windows PowerShell with Configuration Manager Using Configuration Manager Service Manager to manage components Monitoring site and component status Reviewing log files by using the Configuration Manager Trace tool Explain how to use Configuration Manager to address the challenges of managing systems and users in today?s enterprise. Describe the Configuration Manager architecture. Describe the management tools that you use to perform administrative functions for Configuration Manager. Describe the tools that you use to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager site. Analyzing data using queries and reports Introduction to queries Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Lab : Creating and running queriesConfiguring boundaries and resource discovery Creating data queries Creating subselect queries Creating status message queries Lab : Configuring SSRS Configuring a reporting services point Creating a report by using Report Builder Create and configure data and status message queries. Configure and manage SSRS and the reporting services point. Preparing the management infrastructure to support PCs and mobile devices Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups Configuring resource discovery Configuring the Exchange Server Connector for mobile device management Configuring user and device collections Lab : Configuring boundaries and resource discovery Configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and fallback relationships Configuring Active Directory discovery methods Lab : Configuring user and device collections Creating a device collection Creating a user collection Configuring a maintenance window Configure boundaries and boundary groups. Configure resource discovery. Configure the Exchange Server connector mobile device management. Organize resources using device and user collections. Deploying and managing clients Overview of the Configuration Manager client Deploying the Configuration Manager client Configuring and monitoring client status Managing client settings in Configuration Manager Lab : Deploying the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager client software Preparing the site for client installation Deploying the Configuration Manager client software by using client push installation Lab : Configuring and monitoring client status Configuring and monitoring client health status Lab : Managing client settings Configuring client settings Describe the requirements and considerations for installing the Configuration Manager client software. Deploy the Configuration Manager client software. Configure and monitor client status. Manage Configuration Manager client settings. Managing inventory for PCs and applications Overview of inventory collection Configuring hardware and software inventory Managing inventory collection Configuring software metering Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence Lab : Configuring and managing inventory collection Configuring and managing hardware inventory Lab : Configuring software metering Configuring software metering Lab : Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence Preparing the site for Asset Intelligence Configuring Asset Intelligence Monitoring license agreements by using Asset Intelligence Viewing Asset Intelligence reports Describe inventory collection. Configure and collect hardware and software inventory. Manage inventory collection. Configure software metering. Configure Asset Intelligence. Distributing and managing content used for deployments Preparing the infrastructure for content management Distributing and managing content on distribution points Lab : Distributing and managing content for deployments Installing a new distribution point Managing content distribution Prepare the infrastructure for content management. Distribute and manage content on distribution points. Deploying and managing applications Overview of application management Creating applications Deploying applications Managing applications Deploying virtual applications by using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional) Deploying and managing Windows Store apps Lab : Creating and deploying applications Installing and configuring the Application Catalog roles Creating applications with requirements Deploying applications Lab : Managing application supersedence and removal Managing application supersedence Uninstalling the Excel Viewer application Lab : Deploying virtual applications by using Configuration Manager (Optional) Configuring support for App-V Deploying virtual applications Lab : Using Configuration Manager to deploy Windows Store apps Configuring support for sideloading Windows Store apps Configuring a Windows Store app Deploying Windows 10 apps to users Describe the application management features of Configuration Manager. Create applications. Deploy applications. Manage applications. Configure and deploy virtual applications. Configure and deploy Windows Store apps. Maintaining software updates for managed PCs The software updates process Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates Managing software updates Configuring automatic deployment rules Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates Lab : Configuring the site for software updates Configuring and synchronizing the software update point Lab : Deploying and managing software updates Determining software update compliance Deploying software updates to clients Configuring automatic deployment rules Describe how the software updates feature integrates with Configuration Manager. Prepare the Configuration Manager site for software updates. Manage the evaluation and deployment of software updates. Configure automatic deployment rules. Monitor and troubleshoot software updates. Implementing Endpoint Protection for managed PCs Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies Lab : Implementing Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection Configuring the System Center Endpoint Protection point and client settings Configuring and deploying Endpoint Protection policies Monitoring Endpoint Protection Configure Endpoint Protection to detect and remediate malware and security vulnerabilities. Configure, deploy, and manage Endpoint Protection policies. Managing compliance and secure data access Overview of Compliance Settings Configuring compliance sett

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) Explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure Install and configure VMware ESXi™ hosts Deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance™ Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage Create and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Manage virtual machine resource use and manage resource pools Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Create and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability and VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler™ Create virtual networks with VMware vSphere Distributed Switch™ and enable distributed switch features Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle Use VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to apply patches and perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Describe how vSphere storage APIs help storage systems integrate with vSphere Configure and use virtual machine storage policies Discuss the purpose and capabilities of VMware vSphere with Kubernetes and how it fits into the VMware Tanzu™ portfolio This five-day, intensive course takes you from introductory to advanced VMware vSphere© 7 management skills. Building on the installation and configuration content from our best-selling course, you will also develop advanced skills needed to manage and maintain a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you will install, configure and manage vSphere 7. You will explore the features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure and discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size using vSphere 7, which includes VMware ESXi? 7 and VMware vCenter Server© 7. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSphere and the Software-Defined Data Center Explain basic virtualization concepts Describe how vSphere fits into the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, and storage Recognize the user interfaces for accessing the vCenter Server system and ESXi hosts Use VMware Host Client? to access and manage ESXi host Virtual Machines Create and remove a virtual machine Provision a virtual machine with virtual devices Identify the files that make up a virtual machine Explain the importance of VMware Tools vCenter Server Describe the vCenter Server architecture Discuss how ESXi hosts communicate with vCenter Server Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance Use the vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory Add data center, organizational objects, and hosts to vCenter Server Use roles and permissions to enable users to access objects in the vCenter Server inventory Back up vCenter Server Appliance Monitor vCenter Server tasks, events, and appliance health Use vCenter Server High Availability to protect a vCenter Server Appliance Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks Create and manage standard switches Describe the virtual switch connection types Configure virtual switch security, traffic-shaping and load-balancing policies Compare vSphere distributed switches and standard switches Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage Identify storage protocols and storage device types Discuss ESXi hosts using iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Create and manage VMFS and NFS datastores Explain how multipathing works with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Deploy virtual machines on a VMware vSAN? datastore Virtual Machine Management Use templates and cloning to deploy new virtual machines Modify and manage virtual machines Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Dynamically increase the size of a virtual disk Use customization specification files to customize a new virtual machine Perform vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations Create and manage virtual machine snapshots Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Replication? Resource Management and Monitoring Discuss CPU and memory concepts in a virtualized environment Describe what over commitment of a resource means Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage Use various tools to monitor resource use Create and use alarms to report certain conditions or events vSphere Clusters Describe options for making a vSphere environment highly available Explain the vSphere HA architecture Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Fault Tolerance Configure a vSphere cluster using ESXi Cluster Quickstart Describe the functions of a vSphere DRS cluster Create a vSphere DRS cluster Network Scalability Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches Describe how VMware vSphere© Network I/O Control enhances performance Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow vSphere Lifecycle Management Describe how VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? works Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to update ESXi hosts in a cluster Host and Management Scalability Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Create and manage resource pools in a cluster Storage Scalability Explain why VMware vSphere© VMFS is a highperformance, scalable file system Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration, VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness?, and vSphere APIs for I/O Filtering Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies Create VMware vSAN? storage policies Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER Introduction to vSphere with Kubernetes Differentiate between containers and virtual machines Identify the parts of a container system Recognize the basic architecture of Kubernetes Describe a basic Kubernetes workflow Describe the purpose of vSphere with Kubernetes and how it fits into the VMware Tanzu portfolio Explain the vSphere with Kubernetes supervisor cluster Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid service Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere: Fast Track [v7.0] 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 VMware vSphere: Fast Track [v7.0] course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4.375 Days 26.25 CPD hours This course is intended for This course provides a jump start on learning material that relates to the CMMC program, and to the planned Certified Professional (CP) certification in particular. It discusses the CMMC program, the current CMMC Model, and other CMMC materials as they exist today. The course may be of interest to individuals who wish to pursue the CMMC-CP certification when it is released. It may also be useful to stakeholders in organizations who will be involved in CMMC assessments, and who wish to gain a general understanding of the program and its requirements for their business planning purposes Overview In this course, you will examine the current CMMC model (Version 1.02), framework, context, and application within the DoD, as well as the expectations and requirements that will be imposed upon organizations that do business with the DoD. It will also help you to identify threats to cybersecurity and privacy within an IoT ecosystem and implement appropriate countermeasures. You will gain the skills to: · Identify risks within the defense supply chain and the established standards for managing them. · Describe how the CMMC model ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations. · Identify responsibilities of the CMMC Certified Professional, including appropriate ethics and behavior. · Identify regulated information and establish the Certification and Assessment scope boundaries for evaluating the systems that protect that regulated information. · Evaluate OSC readiness and determine the objective evidence you intend to present to the assessor. · Use the NIST 800-171A and CMMC Assessment Guide to assess objective evidence for processes and practices. · Implement and evaluate practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 1. · Implement and evaluate processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 2. · Implement and evaluate processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 3. · Identify processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity levels 4 and 5. · Work through the logistics of a CMMC assessment, including planning for and conducting the assessment, as well as any follow-up processes, such as remediation and adjudication. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), managed by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB), is a program through which an organization's cybersecurity program is measured by their initial and ongoing compliance with applicable cybersecurity practices as well as their integration of corresponding policies and plans into their overall business operations. By Fiscal Year 2026, all organizations providing products or services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must obtain at least a Maturity Level 1 certification under this program. Managing Risk within the Defense Supply Chain Topic A: Identify Threats to the Defense Supply Chain Topic B: Identify Regulatory Responses Against Threats Ensuring Compliance through CMMC Topic A: Identify Limitations of Self-Certification Topic B: Identify Benefits of CMMC Topic C: Describe the CMMC Model Architecture Performing the General Responsibilities of a CMMC CP Topic A: Identify Responsibilities of the CMMC CP Topic B: Demonstrate Appropriate Ethics and Behavior Identifying and Scoping Regulated Information Topic A: Identify Regulated Information Topic B: Establish the Certification and Assessment Scope Boundaries Initiating the Assessment Process Topic A: Evaluate Readiness Topic B: Determine Objective Evidence Assessing Objective Evidence Topic A: Assess the Practices Using the CMMC Assessment Guides Topic B: Assess the Processes Using the CMMC Assessment Guide Level 3 Implementing and Evaluating CMMC Level 1 TTopic A: Maturity Level 1 Domains and Practices Topic B: Determine Scope Boundaries at Maturity Level 1 Topic C: Perform a Maturity Level 1 Gap Analysis Topic D: Perform a Maturity Level 1 Evidence Validation Implementing and Evaluating CMMC Levels 2 and 3 Topic A: Process Maturity Requirements for CMMC Levels 2 and 3 Topic B: Maturity Level 2 Practices Topic C: Maturity Level 3 Practices Identifying CMMC Levels 4 and 5 Topic A: Maturity Level 4 Processes and Practices Topic B: Maturity Level 5 Processes and Practices Working Through a CMMC Assessment Topic A: Define the Assessment Logistics Topic B: Resolve Assessment Related Issues Appendix A: Additional Documentation the CP Should Study

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course provides an immersive learning experience for business and technical professionals who need a thorough understanding of the CMMC program. It does this by taking the point of view of a CMMC Certified Professional. Students might consider taking this course to learn more about the overall CMMC program, how DoD contractors are assessed, and how to help their organizations prepare for a CMMC Assessment. Overview In this course, you will learn about the CMMC Model, framework, context, and application within the DoD, as well as the expectations and requirements imposed upon organizations that do business with the DoD. You will: Identify the threats to the Defense Supply Chain and the established regulations and standards for managing the risk. Identify the sensitive information that needs to be protected within the Defense Supply Chain and how to manage it. Describe how the CMMC Model ensures compliance with federal acquisitions regulations. Identify responsibilities of the Certified CMMC Professional, including appropriate ethical behavior. Establish the Certification and Assessment scope boundaries for evaluating the systems that protect regulated information. Prepare the OSC for an Assessment by evaluating readiness. Use the CMMC Assessment Guides to determine and assess the Evidence for practices. Implement and evaluate practices required to meet CMMC Level 1. Identify the practices required to meet CMMC Level 2. Work through the CMMC Assessment process. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), managed by The Cyber AB (formerly known as the CMMC Accreditation Body or the CMMC-AB), is a program through which an organization's cybersecurity program maturity is measured by their initial and ongoing compliance with applicable cybersecurity practices, as well as their integration of corresponding policies and plans into their overall business operations. Once rule-making has concluded and CMMC 2.0 has been implemented, all organizations providing products or services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must comply with the requirements of their applicable CMMC Level. This course provides a complete review of the key elements of this important program. Lesson 1: Managing Risk within the Defense Supply Chain Topic A: Identify Threats to the Defense Supply Chain Topic B: Identify Regulatory Responses against Threats Lesson 2: Handling Sensitive Information Topic A: Identify Sensitive Information Topic B: Manage the Sensitive Information Lesson 3: Ensuring Compliance through CMMC Topic A: Describe the CMMC Model Architecture Topic B: Define the CMMC Program and Its Ecosystem Topic C: Define Self-Assessments Lesson 4: Performing CCP Responsibilities Topic A: Identify Responsibilities of the CCP Topic B: Demonstrate Appropriate Ethics and Behavior Lesson 5: Scoping Certification and Assessment Boundaries Topic A: Use the CMMC Assessment Scope Documentation Topic B: Get Oriented to the OSC Environment Topic C: Determine How Sensitive Information Moves Topic D: Identify Systems in Scope Topic E: Limit Scope Lesson 6: Preparing the OSC Topic A: Foster a Mature Cybersecurity Culture Topic B: Evaluate Readiness Lesson 7: Determining and Assessing Evidence Topic A: Determine Evidence Topic B: Assess the Practices Using the CMMC Assessment Guides Lesson 8: Implementing and Evaluating Level 1 Topic A: Identify CMMC Level 1 Domains and Practices Topic B: Perform a CMMC Level 1 Gap Analysis Topic C: Assess CMMC Level 1 Practices Lesson 9: Identifying Level 2 Practices Topic A: Identify CMMC Level 2 Practices Lesson 10: Working through an Assessment Topic A: Identify Assessment Roles and Responsibilities Topic B: Plan and Prepare the Assessment Topic C: Conduct the Assessment Topic D: Report the Assessment Results Topic E: Conduct the CMMC POA&M Close-Out Assessment

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Overview Describe the history and rationale for MPLS, as well as its basic terminology. Explain the MPLS label operations (push, pop, swap) and the concept of label-switched path (LSP). Describe the configuration and verification of MPLS forwarding. Describe the functionalities and operation of RSVP and LDP. Configure and verify RSVP-signaled and LDP-signaled LSPs. Select and configure the appropriate label distribution protocol for a given set of requirements. Describe the default Junos OS MPLS traffic engineering behavior. Explain the Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) extensions used to build the Traffic Engineering Database (TED). Describe the Constrained Shortest Path First (CSPF) algorithm, its uses, and its path selection process. Describe administrative groups and how they can be used to influence path selection. Describe the default traffic protection behavior of RSVP-signaled LSPs. Explain the use of primary and secondary LSPs. Describe the operation and configuration of fast reroute. Describe the operation and configuration of link and node protection. Describe the operation and configuration of LDP loop-free alternate. Describe the LSP optimization options. Explain LSP priority and preemption. Describe the behavior of fate sharing. Describe how SRLG changes the CSPF algorithm when computing the path of a secondary LSP. Explain how extended admin groups can be used to influence path selection. Explain the purpose of several miscellaneous MPLS features. This two-day course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). Course Outline Course Introduction MPLS Fundamentals MPLS Foundation Terminology MPLS Configuration MPLS Packet Forwarding Label Distribution Protocols Label Distribution Protocols RSVP LDP Routing Table Integration Mapping Next-Hops to LSPs Route Resolution Example Route Resolution Summary IGP Passive Versus Next-Hop Self for BGP Destinations Constrained Shortest Path First RSVP Behavior Without CSPF CSPF Algorithm CSPF Tie Breaking Administrative Groups Inter-area Traffic Engineered LSPs Traffic Protection and LSP Optimization Default Traffic Protection Behavior Primary and Secondary LSPs Fast Reroute RSVP Link Protection LDP LFA and Link Protection LSP Optimization Fate Sharing Junos OS Fate Sharing SRLG Extended Admin Groups Miscellaneous MPLS Features Forwarding Adjacencies Policy Control over LSP Selection LSP Metrics Automatic Bandwidth Container LSPs TTL Handling Explicit Null Configuration MPLS Pings

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Cisco integrators and partners Network operators Network administrators Optical network administrators System administrators System integrators and professional services Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco EPN Manager's features and navigate the Cisco EPN Manager's user interface Understand the network inventory, topologies, and circuits Manage dashboards, alarms, and events Create and interpret reports Distinguish the system requirements for Cisco EPN Manager, and procedures for new installations, upgrades, licensing, and high availability Manage device groups and virtual domains Establish user accounts and their role-based access to EPN Manager's features and devices Configure and combine devices Perform backups and restores Manage data retention, purging, and software updates Monitor system health and performance Update and manage software images Archive, review, and restore configuration files Configure Quality of Service (QoS) actions and policies Configure devices using templates Perform compliance audits Configure monitoring policies Provision Carrier Ethernet services Provision Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Traffic Engineering (TE) services Provision Circuit Emulation (CEM) services Provision an Optical Channel Network Connection (OCHNC) circuit Provision an Optical Channel Client Connection (OCHCC) circuit Provision an optical Media Channel Group with an OCHCC circuit Describe how Cisco EPN Manager can work with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) to provide automated service provisioning The Configuring and Operating Cisco EPN Manager (EPNM100) v4.0 course shows you how to create efficient and agile network management through automated device operations, fast provisioning install, network configuration, dashboard management, and device management using Cisco¸ Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on labs, you will learn to maximize the benefits of the Cisco EPN Manager as a simplified, flexible, and cost-effective end-to-end lifecycle management solution for network provisioning, and network assurance management for today?s converging packet and optical multilayer networks. Exploring Cisco EPN Manager Cisco EPN Manager Overview Cisco EPN Manager Key Features Viewing Devices and Inventory Device Types View Devices Viewing Network Topologies and Circuits Topology Map Basics Change Information Displayed Using Dashboards Dashboards Overview Customize Dashboards Managing Alarms and Events Alarms and Events Overview View Alarms and Events Generating Reports Report Fundamentals Create and Schedule Reports Performing Basic Administration Installation Basics Perform Server Setup Adding Devices Device Management Fundamentals Add a Device Manually Add User-Defined Fields Backup and Restoring Backup Fundamentals Schedule a Backup Performing System Maintenance Software Updates Data Retention and Purging Software Image Management (SWIM) Software Image Management Fundamentals Setting Up Software Image Management Configuration Management Configuration Management Fundamentals Archive Setup Configuring QoS QoS Basics Create a Classification Profile Configuring Devices with Templates Device Configuration Methods Template Basics Performing Compliance Management Compliance Audit Basics Compliance Policy Basics Monitoring with Policies Monitoring Policy Fundamentals Edit a Monitoring Policy Circuit and Video Conferencing (VC) Fundamentals Circuit Provisioning Basics Supported Service Types Provisioning Carrier Ethernet Services Provision a Carrier Ethernet Service Verify a Service Provisioning Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering Services Cisco MPLS TE Service Basics Provision a Cisco MPLS TE Service Provisioning Circuit Emulation Services Circuit Emulation Services Basics Provision a CEM Service Provisioning an OCHNC Circuit OCHNC Circuit Basics Set Up Devices for Circuit Provisioning an Optical OCHCC Circuit OCHCC Circuit Basics Set Up Devices for Circuit Provisioning a Media Channel Group with an OCHCC Circuit Media Channel Group with OCHCC Basics Provision a Media Channel Group Introducing Cisco EPN Manager with Cisco NSO Cisco EPN Manager with Cisco NSO Basics For More Information Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Configuring and Operating Cisco EPN Manager v4.0 (EPNM100) 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 Configuring and Operating Cisco EPN Manager v4.0 (EPNM100) 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.