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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Linux system administrators, site reliability engineers, and other IT professionals with some Ansible experience who are interested in learning how to manage and automate the deployment, configuration, and operation of key network services included with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. Overview Provide key network services using software included with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, including DNS with Unbound and BIND9, DHCP and DHCPv6, client e-mail transmission, printing service, NFS and SMB protocol file sharing, SQL database service with MariaDB, and web services using Apache HTTPD, nginx, Varnish, and HAProxy. Configure advanced networking for server use cases, including device teaming. Use Red Hat Ansible Engine to automate the manual deployment and configuration tasks covered in this course. Learn how to configure, manage, and scale key services used in the data center Red Hat Services Management and Automation (RH358) is designed for IT professionals with some experience managing Linux© systems and want to learn more about how to manage and deploy network services included with Red Hat© Enterprise Linux which are particularly important in the modern IT data center. You will learn how to install, configure, and manage basic configurations of these services manually, and then use Red Hat Ansible© Engine to automate your work in a scalable, repeatable manner. This course is based on Red Hat Ansible Engine 2.9 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1. 1 - Manage network services Discuss and review key tools and skills needed to manage network services. 2 - Configure link aggregation Improve the redundancy or throughput of network connections of servers by configuring Linux network teaming between multiple network interfaces. 3 - Manage DNS and DNS servers Explain the operation of DNS service, troubleshoot DNS issues, and configure servers to act as a DNS caching nameserver or as an authoritative name server. 4 - Manage DHCP and IP address assignment Explain and configure services used for IPv4 and IPv6 address assignment including DHCP, DHCPv6, and SLAAC. 5 - Manage printers and printing files Configure systems to print to a network printer that supports IPP Everywhere, as well as manage existing printer queues. 6 - Configure email transmission Discuss how mail servers operate, then configure a server to use system tools and Postfix to send email messages through an outbound mail relay. 7 - Configure MariaDB SQL databases Discuss the basic operation of SQL-based relational databases, perform basic SQL queries for troubleshooting, and be able to set up a simple MariaDB database service. 8 - Configure web servers Provide web content from Apache HTTPD or Nginx web servers, then configure them with virtual hosts and TLS-based encryption. 9 - Optimize web server traffic Improve performance of your web servers by using Varnish to cache static content being served and HAProxy to terminate TLS connections and balance load between servers. 10 - Provide file-based network storage Deliver simple file-based network shares to clients using the NFS and SMB protocols. 11 - Access block-based network storage Configure iSCSI initiators on your servers to access block-based storage devices provided by network storage arrays or Ceph storage clusters.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will help you: Configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks Implement security principles within an enterprise network Overview Upon completing this course, students will be able to meet these objectives: Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers. Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the TCAM and CAM, along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts. Troubleshoot layer 2 connectivity using VLANs, trunking. Implementation of redundant switched networks using spanning tree protocol. Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel. Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of EIGRP. Implementation and optimization of OSPFv2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6. Implementing EBGP interdomain routing, path selection and single and dual-homed networking. Implementing network redundacy using protocols like HSRP and VRRP. Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic NAT. Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components. Implementing overlay technologies like VRF, GRE, VPN and LISP. Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including RF, antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards. Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous AP deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco WLC architecture. Describe wireless roaming and location services. Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management. Configure and verify EAP, WebAuth, and PSK wireless client authentication on a WLC. Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various tools available. Troubleshooting Enterprise networks using services like NTP, SNMP , Cisco IOS IP SLAs, NetFlow and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager. Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2 course provides the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You?ll learn to implement security principles within an enterprise network and how to overlay network design by using solutions such as SD-Access and SD-WAN Course Outline Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture Understanding Cisco Switching Paths Implementing Campus Lan Connectivity Building Redundant Switched Topology Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation Understanding EIGRP Implementing OSPF Optimizing OSPF Exploring EBGP Implementing Network Redundancy Implementing NAT Introducing Virtualization Protocols And Techniques Understanding Virtual Private Networks And Interfaces Understanding Wireless Principles Examining Wireless Deployment Options Understanding Wireless Roaming And Location Services Examining Wireless AP Operation Understanding Wireless Client Authentication Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity Introducing Multicast Protocols Introducing QoS Implementing Network Services Using Network Analysis Tools Implementing Infrastructure Security Implementing Secure Access Control Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution Understanding the Basics of Python Programming Introducing Network Programmability Protocols Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for customer service professionals with any level of experience who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skill set, and increase the understanding of customer benefits. Overview In this course, you will develop the skills to coach for results. You will:  Describe the benefits of customer service, identify internal customers, identify the benefits to you of giving good customer service, and identify how you can help your company to excel. Identify the major trends in customer service today and the combination of criteria required for customer satisfaction. Identify the benefits of bringing respect, emotional support, and a personal touch to customer interactions, and apply the personal touch to customer interactions. Identify the six categories of face-to-face communication, the critical success factors in face-to-face communication, and the benefits of actively listening to your customers. Identify remote customer service communication channels and apply remote customer service best practices. Identify guidelines for handling unreasonable customers, explore ways to handle angry customers, and identify guidelines for handling unhelpful colleagues. Take action to increase the loyalty of the customers you serve. You will also identify guidelines for dealing with moments of truth, identify the benefits of customer complaints, identify the steps in the service recovery process, and analyze the moments of truth in a real-life situation. As a customer service representative, you are expected to handle customer interactions in the best way possible. The expectations of both your company and your customers hinge on your ability to provide the right service in the right way. In this course, you will explore the background and techniques of customer interactions.Providing quality customer care ensures that every single contact with your company is a positive experience. Customers can range from external consumers to internal employees in other departments. Knowing how to provide the same level of service to all customers will enrich your time spent at work by establishing positive business relationships. Recognizing crucial points throughout customer interactions increases your ability to solve problems and offer affirmative solutions. Applying this knowledge to trends in service and consumer desires allows you to contribute to the company?s bottom line and make a customer?s life a little easier. Understanding Customer Service Describe Customer Service Benefits Recognize the Importance of Internal Customer Service Identify How Customer Service Benefits You Excel with Customer Service Identifying How Customers Define the Success of Your Company Recognize Trends in Customer Service Identify Criteria for Customer Satisfaction Increasing Customer Satisfaction Identify Characteristics of the Personal Touch Create Lasting Positive Impressions on Your Customers Providing Face-to-Face Customer Service Identify Categories of Face-to-Face Contact Understand the Critical Success Factors in Face-to-Face Customer Service Identify the Characteristics of Active Listening Providing Remote Customer Service Identify Remote Customer Service Communication Channels Apply Remote Customer Service Best Practices Engaging Difficult Customers Serve Difficult Customers Manage Angry Customers Deal with Difficult or Unhelpful Colleagues Increasing Customer Loyalty Optimize Moments of Truth Recognize the Value of Customer Complaints Identify the Stages of the Service Recovery Process

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals involved in IT development, IT operations or IT service management; Those whose role is touched by DevOps and continuous delivery, such as the following IT roles: DevOps engineers, Product owners Integration specialists, Operations managers, Incident & change managers, System administrators, Network administrators, Business managers, Automation architects, Enterprise architects, Testers Overview Know the emergence of DevOps Know the core concepts and principles of DevOps Know what DevOps means for you as professional and for your organization Know the essence of a DevOps culture Understand the key elements of a DevOps culture Know the important aspects when creating a DevOps culture Know the Operational models of DevOps Understand the need for autonomous teams Understand the impact of DevOps on Architecture with respect to deployment Understand governance within DevOps teams Understand Agile, Scrum and Kanban and how these practices relate to one another Understand how ITSM processes relate to practices in a DevOps culture Understand how lean is used to optimise processes Know how to provide a Value Stream Map for a given process Understand the way to harvest new and innovative ideas Know the impact of automation on Software Delivery processes Understand the benefits and core principles of Continuous Delivery Describe the key cloud principles for DevOps organisations Know the relevance of monitoring and logging DevOps This course is designed to provide the core education necessary to build your DevOps vocabulary and to understand its principles and practices. With the help of key DevOps concepts and terminology, real-life case studies, examples and interactive group discussions and extensive exercises in each module you will acquire a fundamental understanding of DevOps. Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Overview Course Objectives Mapping of the Competence Model with the Course Modules Course Agenda Type of Activities Exam Course Book Technical Glossary Group Activity Module Summary DevOps Introduction Module Objectives Module Topics Emergence of DevOps Core Concepts of DevOps DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA) Module Summary Module End Questions Culture Module Objectives Module Topics Essence of a DevOps Culture Key Elements of DevOps Implementation of a DevOps Culture Module Summary Module End Questions Organization Module Objectives Module Topics Organizational Model Autonomous Teams Architecting for DevOps Governance Module Summary Module End Questions Processes Module Objectives Module Topics Process Basics DevOps in Relation to ITSM Agile and Scrum 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto Optimizing Processes Using Lean Business Value Optimization and Business Analysis Using Story Mapping Module Summary Module End Questions Automation Module Objectives 6A Automation Concepts Automation for Delivery of Software Continuous Delivery Core Concepts Continuous Delivery Automation Concepts Continuous Delivery Automation Focus Topics 6B Data Center Automation Emergence of Cloud Technology and Principles Cloud Services Concepts in a DevOps Organization Automated Provisioning Concepts Platform Product Characteristics and Application Maturity Module Summary Module End Questions Measure and Improvement Module Objectives Module Topics Importance of Measurement Choosing the Right Metrics Monitoring and Logging Module Summary Module End Questions

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Data Center engineers Cloud engineers System engineers Field engineers Implementation/operation/support/installation and upgrade specialists IT administrators Network engineers Cloud computing experts Security specialists Cisco integrators and partners Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe items to be aware of before installing a Cisco CSR 1000V, including virtual machine requirements for installing Cisco CSR 1000V, licensing options that are available with Cisco CSR 1000V, supported Cisco IOS XE technologies, and management options for Cisco CSR 1000V. Prepare for installation of Cisco CSR 1000V Series routers. Explain common Cisco IOS XE Command-Line Interface (CLI) commands and conventions that can make it easier to work in the CLI, and describe how you can get help with command syntax and command options. Describe the options you can use to activate the license for Cisco CSR 1000V and activate the license for each option. Troubleshoot issues with Cisco CSR 1000V licenses. Upgrade the Cisco IOS XE software for an existing Cisco CSR 1000V installation. Describe the Call Home feature and its benefits, configure the feature on the Cisco CSR 1000V, including the anonymous reporting option, and display the Call Home configuration. List the different Call Home events that trigger alerts and commands that are executed as a result of the alert. Troubleshoot Cisco CSR 1000V Virtual Machine (VM) issues. Rehost a Cisco CSR 1000V license to a new VM, whether the current Cisco CSR 1000V router is accessible or not. Describe the Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Layer 2 gateway feature and configure this feature on the Cisco CSR 1000V router. Deploy the Cisco CSR 1000V in a virtual private cloud using Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS). Describe common network operations that the Cisco CSR 1000V supports. Explore programmability support on Cisco CSR 1000V, including APIs, shells, and data models. The Deploying Cloud Connect Solutions with Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CLDCSR) course shows you how to deploy and operate Cisco© Cloud Services Router 1000V (CSR1000V) to provide comprehensive WAN gateway and network services functions including connectivity, routing, and security into virtual and cloud environments. Through expert instruction and hands-on labs, you will learn: Cisco CSR 1000V deployment options and requirements; hypervisor support, licensing models, features and programmability support; and how to implement, integrate, install, manage, and troubleshoot the deployment process and common operation issues.This class will help you:Learn how to use the CSR 1000V Series to extend your enterprise network to public and private cloudsGain hands-on practice acquiring skills in virtual and cloud-based technologies Course Outline Introducing Cisco CSR Product Overview Preparing for Installation Installing Cisco CSR 1000V in VMware Elastic Sky X (ESXi) Environments Booting Cisco CSR 1000V and Accessing the Console Using Cisco IOS XE Software Managing Cisco CSR 1000V Licenses Upgrading the Cisco IOS XE Software Mapping Cisco CSR 1000V Network Interfaces to Virtual Machine Network Interfaces Using GRUB Mode (Bootstrap Program) Configuring Call Home for Cisco CSR 1000V Configuring Virtual CPU (vCPU) Distribution Across Data, Control, and Service Planes Troubleshooting Cisco CSR 1000V Virtual Machine Issues Rehosting a Smart License Supporting the Cisco CSR 1000V Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Feature Deploying Cisco CSR 1000V in a Virtual Private Cloud Exploring Cisco CSR 1000V Operations Exploring Programmability on Cisco CSR 1000V

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The content is appropriate for test automation engineering roles, test manager roles, test lead roles, test architect roles, as well as developer roles. This course assumes you have a foundational understanding of testing and the purpose of automation. This course will be beneficial to anyone who is accountable for assessing, planning, designing, and implementing an integrated set of technology (testing infrastructure) that supports development, testing, and deployment. Overview Working in an interactive learning environment, led by our expert facilitator, attendees will learn to: Document the current state of test automation in your organization Define a custom test automation plan and architecture to fit their situation Create an initial implementation plan Identify initial key measures Develop a metrics dashboard for tracking the value of test automation Lay out a future strategy and roadmap to get there Introduction to Test Automation is a one-day, hands-on event designed to provide participants with the skills required to develop a custom test automation plan and architecture for their organization. Throughout the course, students will examine and work through various practical examples, learning how to create an integrated test automation plan and develop a test automation architecture. Participants will also learn about the possible real-world challenges they may face while trying to accomplish their goals, exploring the practical positive aspects of engaging their technical team, along with the possible frustrations of experiencing too much isolation between test automators and test designers. Getting Started Automation beginnings Software as a series of imperfect translations The Compelling Business Needs for Automation Automation the next opportunity Islands of Automation Getting products to market more quickly, at the right costs and quality Automation Challenges and Requirements Automation Challenges Test Automation Key Requirements Foundational material for your automation plan Templates Questions Examples Virtual Consulting included with this course Automation plan vision and strategy Vision, Strategy, Approach Example Defining your end in mind Deciding where to start Engaging Others Conducting a current state tools inventory Assessing your current state - tools and processes Tools inventory example and template Radar Chart as a means of presenting current state information Consider the best automation approach Waterfall vs. agile cycles of work Aligning tools with your methodologies Strategies for Automating The Test Automation Pyramid Developing your test automation architecture Blocks of automation capabilities Islands of Automation Integrated Tools Architecture Template Integrated Tools Architecture Examples Test automation architecture examples Examples of different test automation architectures and frameworks Selenium Key Test Automation Architecture Characteristics Acceptance test-driven and behavior-driven testing overview Test automation approaches FitNesse Cucumber Gherkin script overview Tool workflow Considerations for what to automate and when Categories of tests that might be automated We have many tool choices Key points in Test Tool Architecture Planning Piloting and Implementing automation Selecting and evaluating tools and rolling them out Selling Automation - qualitative questions Selling Automation - quantitative questions Measuring automation benefits Measures in technical terms Measures in business terms Measures of testing vs. measures of test automation Next Steps A few keys to success

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Students who need to know how to implement and manage Cisco ASA 5500-X. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:? Technology and features of the Cisco ASA? Cisco ASA product family? How ASAs protect network devices from attacks? Bootstrap the security appliance? Prepare the security appliance for configuration via the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM)? Launch and navigate ASDM? Essential security appliance configuration using ASDM and the command-line interface (CLI)? Configure dynamic and static address translations? Configure access policy based on ACLs? Use object groups to simplify ACL complexity and maintenance? Use the Modular Policy Framework to provide unique policies to specific data flows? Handle advanced protocols with application inspection? Troubleshoot with syslog and tcp ping? Configure the ASA to work with Cisco Secure ACS 5.2 for RADIUS-based AAA of VPNs? Implement site-to-site IPsec VPN? Implement remote access IPsec and SSL VPNs using the Cisco AnyConnect 3.0 Secure Mobility Client? Work with the 5.x Legacy Cisco IPsec VPN client and Anyconnect VPN client? Deploy clientless SSL VPN access, including smart tunnels, plug-ins, and web-type ACLs? Configure access control policies to implement your security policy across all classes of VPN? Configure Active/Standby failover for both firewall and VPN high availability Student will gain the essential skills required to configure, maintain, and operate Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliances based on ASA Software v9.x. Cisco ASA Essentials ? Lesson 1: Evaluating Cisco ASA Technologies ? Lesson 2: Identifying Cisco ASA Families Basic Connectivity and Device Management ? Lesson 1: Preparing the Cisco ASA for Network Integration ? Lesson 2: Managing Basic Cisco ASA Network Settings ? Lesson 3: Configuring Cisco ASA Device Management Features Network Integration ? Lesson 1: Configuring Cisco ASA NAT Features ? Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco ASA Basic Access Control Features Cisco ASA Policy Control ? Lesson 1: Cisco ASA Modular Policy Framework ? Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco ASA Connection Policy Cisco ASA VPN Architecture and Common Components ? Lesson 1: Implementing Profiles, Group Policies, and User Policies ? Lesson 2: Implementing PKI Services Cisco ASA Clientless Remote Access SSL VPN Solutions ? Lesson 1: Deploying Basic Clientless VPN Solutions ? Lesson 2: Deploying Advanced Application Access for Clientless SSL VPNs Cisco AnyConnect Remote Access SSL Solutions ? Lesson 1: Deploying a Basic Cisco AnyConnect Full-Tunnel SSL VPN Solution Cisco ASA Remote Access IPsec VPNs ? Lesson 1: Deploying Cisco Remote Access VPN Clients ? Lesson 2: Deploying Basic Cisco Remote Access IPsec VPN Solutions Cisco ASA Site-to-Site IPsec VPN Solutions ? Lesson 1: Deploying Basic Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs ? Lesson 2: Deploying Advanced Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs Cisco ASA High Availability and Virtualization ? Lesson 1: Configuring Cisco ASA Active/Standby High Availability Labs Lab 1: Prepare the ASA for Administration Lab 2: Fundamental ASA Configuration Lab 3: Network Address Translation (NAT) Lab 4: Basic Access Control Lab 5: Basic Protocol Inspection Lab 6: Licensing, ACS, and Public CA Lab 7: Basic Clientless SSL VPN Lab 8: Clientless SSL VPN - Thin Apps Lab 9: Basic AnyConnect Full Tunnel SSL VPN Lab 10: Remote Access IPSec VPN Lab 11: IPSec Site-to-Site VPN Lab 12: Active/Standby Failover

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineers Consultants Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Identify the features and benefits of VMware Aria Operations for Logs Determine which VMware Aria Operations for Logs cluster meets your monitoring requirements Describe the VMware Aria Operations for Logs architecture and use cases Deploy and configure a VMware Aria Operations for Logs cluster Use the Explore Logs page to get a deep understanding of log data Create and manage queries Manage VMware Aria Operations for Logs agents and agent Groups Create custom dashboards Explain how to use the VMware Aria Operations for Logs widgets Extend the capabilities of VMware Aria Operations for Logs by adding content packs and configuring solutions Discuss VMware Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) This three-day course features hands-on training that focuses on deploying, configuring, and managing VMware Aria Operations? for Logs 8.12. You will learn the UI enhancements, features, architecture, use cases, and benefits of VMware Aria Operations for Logs. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to use VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12 to monitor your environment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe the VMware Aria cloud management platform Describe the VMware Aria? use cases Describe the key capabilities of VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe the requirements for a log analytics solution Explain the importance of efficient log management Navigate the VMware Aria Operations for Logs UI Describe the various stages of log processing VMware Aria Operations for Logs Architecture and Deployment Identify the minimum requirements for deploying VMware Aria Operations for Logs Explain how to use the VMware Aria Operations for Logs sizing calculator Describe VMware Aria Operations for Logs compatibility with other VMware products Describe the VMware Aria Operations for Logs architecture Explain how to install the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance Analyzing Logs Describe the primary functions of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs UI Describe log events Use Explore Logs for understanding and analyzing the log data VMware Using Dashboards Alerts and Reports Create VMware Aria Operations for Logs custom dashboards Describe how to use the VMware Aria Operations for Logs widgets Configure alerts Explain how to view and manage reports Administering VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe user access control in VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe user management Configure VMware Aria Operations for Logs settings Managing Data Sources and Content packs Describe how to integrate VMware Operations for Logs with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Install and manage content packs Manage certificates Install and manage agents for VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe the VMware Aria Operations for Logs Importer VMware Aria Operations for Logs Integrations Describe how to integrate VMware Operations for Logs with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Discuss the advantages of integrating VMware Operations for Logs with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Discuss the advantages of using the vSAN content pack Explain how to configure the NSX content pack VMware Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) Explain the VMware Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) architecture Describe the ingestion options for Aria Operations for Logs (SaaS) Discuss integration with on-premises Aria Operations for Logs

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Configure and manage a VMware Tools Repository Configure vSphere Replication and recover replicated VMs Manage VM resource usage with resource pools Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Configure vCenter High Availability Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi host compliance Use the vSphere Client to manage certificates Monitor the vCenter, ESXi, and VMs performance in the vSphere client Secure vCenter, ESXi, and VMs in your vSphere environment Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs Use Identity Federation to configure the vCenter to use external identity sources This five-day course teaches you advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you configure and optimize the VMware vSphere 8 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure. You also discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. Attend this course to deepen your understanding of vSphere and learn how its advanced features and controls can benefit your organization. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Virtual Machine Operations Recognize the role of a VMware Tools Repository Configure a VMware Tools Repository Recognize the backup and restore solution for VMs Identify the components in the vSphere Replication architecture Deploy and configure vSphere Replication Recover replicated VMs vSphere Cluster Operations Create and manage resource pools in a cluster Describe how scalable shares work Describe the function of the vCLS Recognize operations that might disrupt the healthy functioning of vCLS VMs Network Operations 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 Define vSphere Distributed Services Engine Describe the use cases and benefits of vSphere Distributed Services Engine Storage Operations Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies Describe the architecture and requirements of vSAN configuration Describe storage policy-based management Recognize components in the vSphere Virtual Volumes architecture Configure Storage I/O Control vCenter and ESXi Operations Create a vCenter backup schedule Recognize the importance of vCenter High Availability Explain how vCenter High Availability works Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Use the vSphere client to manage vSphere certificates vSphere Monitoring Monitor the key factors that can affect a virtual machine's performance Describe the factors that influence vCenter performance Use vCenter tools to monitor resource use Create custom alarms in vCenter Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline Recognize uses for Skyline Advisor Pro vSphere Security and Access Control Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases Configure identity federation to allow vCenter to use an external identity provider vSphere Trusted Environments and VM Encryption Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication Describe virtual machine security features Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs List VM encryption events and alarms Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority Configure vSphere Trust Authority

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Typical candidates for this course are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Explain how Aruba's wireless networking solutions meet customers' requirements Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts, and 802.11 Standards Learn to configure the Mobility Conductor and Mobility Controller to control access to the Employee and Guest WLAN Control secure access to the WLAN using Aruba Firewall Policies and Roles Recognize and explain Radio Frequency Bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference and successful implementation and diagnosis of WLAN systems Identify and differentiate antenna technology options to ensure optimal coverage in various deployment scenarios Describe RF power technology including, signal strength, how it is measured and why it is critical in designing wireless networks Learn to configure and optimize Aruba ARM and Client Match and Client Insight features Learn how to perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting This course teaches the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to set up and configure a basic Aruba WLAN utilizing the AOS 8.X architecture and features. Using lecture and labs, this course provides the technical understanding and hands-on experience of configuring a single Mobility Conductor with one controller and AP Aruba WLAN. Participants will learn how to use Aruba hardware and AOS8 to install and build a complete, secure controller network with multiple SSIDs. WLAN Fundamentals Describes the fundamentals of 802.11, RF frequencies and channels Explain RF Patterns and coverage including SNR Roaming Standards and QOS requirements Mobile First Architecture An introduction to Aruba Products including controller types and modes OS 8.X Architecture and features License types and distribution Mobility Conductor Mobility Controller Configuration Understanding Groups and Subgroups Different methods to join Mobility Controller with Mobility Conductor Understanding Hierarchical Configuration Secure WLAN configuration Identifying WLAN requirements such as SSID name, encryption, authentication Explain AP groups structure and profiles Configuration of WLAN using the Mobility Conductor GUI AP Provisioning Describes the communication between AP and Mobility controller Explain the AP booting sequence and requirements Explores the APs controller discovery mechanisms Explains how to secure AP to controller communication using CPSec Describes AP provisioning and operations WLAN Security Describes the 802.11 discovery, authentication and association Explores the various authentication methods, 802.1x with WPA/WPA2, Mac auth Describes the authentication server communication Explains symmetric vs asymmetric Keys, encryption methods WIPS is described along with rogue discovery and protection Firewall Roles and Policies An introduction into Firewall Roles and policies Explains Aruba?s Identity based Firewall Configuration of Policies and Rules including aliases Explains how to assign Roles to users Dynamic RF Management Explain how ARM calibrates the network selecting channels and power settings Explores OS 8.X Airmatch to calibrate the network How Client Match and Client Insight match steers clients to better APs Guest Access Introduces Aruba?s solutions for Guest Access and the Captive portal process Configuration of secure guest access using the internal Captive portal The configuration of Captive portal using Clearpass and its benefits Creating a guest provisioning account Troubleshooting guest access Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting Using the Mobility Conductor dashboard to monitor and diagnose client, WLAN and AP issues Traffic analysis using APPrf with filtering capabilities A view of AirWave's capabilities for monitoring and diagnosing client, WLAN and AP issues